Peggy Hogan Builds Her Virginia Homestead From Wooded Lot
Peggy Hogan a Richmond bank teller turned homesteader cleared a two acre site twelve miles west of Richmond. She built a house and barn, did the interior work and painting, refurnished a pump organ, and fenced a pasture for her two horses Lovely Lady and Morning Star with oak posts. She plans no new projects yet but may add a carport.
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Richmond, Va
Peggy Hogan
Lovely Lady
Morning Star
Meanie
Bel Canto Club Covers Three Music Periods
The Bel Canto Music Club of Cyril and Fletcher met in the Cyril grade school auditorium with Carroll Ridgway presiding. Denise Downing and others performed portions on Bach Viennese and Romantic periods, followed by the hymn Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing sung by the group.
World Day of Prayer Planned at Lawton Westminster
Plans continue for the annual World Day of Prayer on March 1 at Lawton Westminster Presbyterian Church. The 10 to 1 program includes a 11 30 a m session for working people, sack lunches, coffee, a 12 15 devotional by Rev R B Brannon Jr, music by the allied choir led by Gene Brooks, and free nursery. Mayor Wayne Gilley issues proclamation. fire whistles blow at noon.
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Lawton Westminster Presbyterian Church
R. B. Bran
Garden Club Hears Talk By Mrs Rush
Wichita Mountains Wildflower Garden club president Mrs Frank Rush Jr spoke on Rock Gardening at the February meeting at Mrs Paul Wege Sr home. She noted national interest and offered tips on site selection soil and rock size. Plans for March 14 Guest Day tea at the Museum of the Great Plains were announced by Mrs Harry B Routh with committee members named. Also announced a Royal Neighbors of America meeting at 7 30 p m Thursday at the Veterans of Foreign Wars building with officer installation on the agenda.
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Frank Rush, Jr
Wichita Mountains
McMahon Room
Museum of the Great Plains
Charles Doyle
Oklahoma Garden Clubs, Inc
Harry B. Routh
Royal Neighbors of America
Veterans of Foreign Wars
S. Second
Pershing Club Program Highlights Horticulture Topic
Pershing Home Demonstration club met with a covered dish luncheon led by president Mrs Nel Lillard. Devotional by Mrs E H Hanes and Homemakers creed by Mrs W D White. The group discussed tips on horticulture and voted to donate to the heart fund.
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Pershing Home Demonstration Club
Nel Lillard
E. H. Hanes
W. D. White
Rell
Heart Fund
K. W. Aurell
County Home Demonstration Council
Social Calendar Highlights Local Groups and Meetings
Wednesday brings Junior Miss Jerri Trope event at Gore Boulevard at 7 30 p m Royal Neighbors meet at VFW hall 926 S Second at 7 30 p m New Frontier ABWA meets in Geronimo room Hotel Lawtonian at 7 p m Benefit card party by Ladies auxiliary to VFW post 1193 at VFW building 7 30 p m Pioneer club noon at Museum of the Great Plains PTA study session Taft Jefferson Whittier and Cement at Taft school 9 a m to 2 p m Lawton Woman's Forum board meeting Civic room Security Bank and Trust Co 9 30 a m New Frontier ABWA benefits card party in progress
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Royal Neighbors of America
VFW
S. Second
New Frontier Chapter
American Business Women's Association
Geronimo
Hotel Lawtonian
VFW Post
Pioneer Club
Museum of the Great Plains
Taft, Jefferson, Whittier and Cement Pta
Taft School
Lawton Woman's Forum
Security Bank and Trust Co
ABWA
Hotel
Lawtonian
Annie Bullock Sneed Chapter Hosts UDC Meeting
The Annie Bullock Sneed chapter of the United Daughters of the Confederacy met Friday afternoon February 15 at 1901 Arlington the home of Mrs. Marie Detty. Miss Jamita Adams presented a paper about three young Confederate soldiers aged 14 to 16 Walter McCathern George C Tanner and Patrick Gleason. Others attending included Mrs. John R. Timmons Mrs. Roy Stafford and several more local members.
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Annie Bullock Sneed
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Marie Detty
Arlington
S. E. Williams
Jaunita Adams
Lily Stafford
South
Confederacy
Detty
Jamita Adams
Walter McCathern
3Rd Regiment
Georgia
George C. Tanner
Dobbs Legion
Tennessee
Patrick Gleason
Cheatam
John R. Timmons
Roy Stafford
Abe March
Carleton More
Emma Jones
O. C. Darling
Mattie Curtis
Lillian Reynolds
Williamson Selected for Swans Honor at Stephens College
Miss Dorothy Anne Williamson daughter of Col and Mrs Rudolph Laskowsky of 649 Batson Fort Sill has been chosen for membership in the Swans an honorary swim club at Stephens College Columbia Mo Criteria cited include excellent swimming technique Williamson is a junior at the two year college for women Also Lawton resident Miss Mary Frances Carnes will be vocal soloist at a style show closing the ninth annual Oklahoma College for Women Press Club banquet at 6 30 p m Saturday in the Student Union ballroom
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Dorothy Anne Williamson
Rudolph Laskowsky
Batson
Fort Sill
Swans
Stephens College
Columbia
Williamson
College For Women
Mary Frances Carnes
Logan Avenue
Lawton
Oklahoma College For Women
Kuntry Kuzins Dance Club Plans Saturday Square Event
Kuntry Kuzins Square Dance Club will meet at 8 p.m. Saturday in the American Legion building with Don Lewis as the caller for the evening.
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Kuntry Kuzins Square
American Legion
Don Lewis
High School Orientation Program Highlighted PTA Meeting
A high school orientation program for ninth graders and parents topped the Central Junior High PTA gathering. Lawton High Principal Gene Hancock outlined pre-enrollment steps and graduation requirements. Sophomore counselor Betty Roundtree answered common questions, and nominating committee members were named for next year. Refreshments followed in the cafeteria.
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Gene Hancock
Lawton High School
Oklahoma
Betty Roundtree
Glen Becker
Maj
Weldon Wright
Charles Mohr
Johnny
Wright
Orville Pope
John F. Taylor
Harold English
Faithful Workers Class Meets In Baptist Church
The Faithful Workers Sunday school class of the First Baptist church met in the church parlor. Mrs. K. F. McClain led the opening prayer, with Mrs. C. T. Tucker presenting the devotional. Mrs. A. L. Short presided over the business session and minutes. Two guests, Mrs. Frances Pruett and Mrs. Perot, attended along with associate members. Refreshments followed the social hour.
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Faithful Workers
First Baptist Church
K. F. McClain
C. T. Tucker
A. L. Short
McClain
W. A. Kendall
Aileen M. Perot
Frances Pruett
Perot
Tucker
Fontwell Blanchard
Ruth Meyer
A. B. Metcalf
Elsie Goben
Hattie E. Smith
Leah Pfenning
E. N. J. Meier
W. G. Creagle
C. A. Buskirk
Frank Smith
C. D. Farmer
A. N. Sullivan
Eula Shaw
Ila Bolin
John Anderson
S. E. Williams
Goldie John
New Used Pianos Organs Sales Rentals at Sockwell's
Local Baldwin dealer Sockwell's at 1629 Cache Road advertises 25 years in piano sales tuning and repair offering new and used pianos and organs for sale or rent with contact EL 17-1466.
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Baldwin
Sockwell
Cache Road
Cub Scout Pack 129 Blue and Gold Banquet Friday
Cub Scout Pack 129 will hold its annual Blue and Gold banquet at 7 p.m. Friday at Whittier school. Wilson Bowick cubmaster said the program will include skits awards and a magic show.
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Whittier School
Wilson Bowick
Parisian Theme Carried Out For Banquet
The Baptist Womens Missionary Society held a Valentine sweetheart banquet on February 14 at the Elgin church. The room resembled a sidewalk Paris cafe with red and white checks and red candles. A Paris screen displayed photos by local residents and Mr and Mrs P A Becker provided Paris pictures from Lawton. Lana King and Elmer Barnett won Valentine queen and king in a secret ballot with a French bouquet and crowning ceremony.
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Elgin
The
Baptist Womens Missionary Society
Paris
P. A. Becker
Lawton
Jake Dunn
Matt Johnson
Guy Schull
Roland Whitehorse
Lana King
Elmer Barnett
Valentine
King
Miss King
Party at Skating Rink Celebrates Two Thirteenth Birthdays
The Eagle Park Skating rink hosted Crystal Tillman and Cathy Smith for a joint thirteenth birthday party. Their mothers hosted, with twin three tiered cakes, ice cream bars, drinks, and decorated cookies. Guests included Brenda White, Lea Anna Phelps, Linda White, Darlana Coe, Ann Cox, Anita Johnson, and others.
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Peggy
World Day of Prayer
Garden Club
James K. Haley
Jack Howenstine
Lucius Long
Don McBride
Carl A. Smelser
Joe Taylor
Paul Wege Jr
N. 19Th St
FE Avenue
Inance CO. Dia
Burnsford
Sheridan
Erwin Acres
Pershing Club
P. J. Shuman
Legion
Alma Koerner
Iola Taylor
Charles Evans
Floyd Miller
Frank Hillis
L. B. LaFountain
J. D. Pool
Earl Wheeler
Prime Payette
C. F. Cowell
Jerri Trope
Gore Blvd
Mrs. Detty
UDC
N. Sheridan Rd
Baptist Church
Washington
Grace
Sheridan Shop
Artiste Beauty Se
the Dixie
Cache Road Square
Southwest Chemical Co
F Ave
Wolverton’s
House OF Fashion
Gore
RA the Magnificent
Magnavox
I. G. Cole
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