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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1947

Page

6

Women of First Methodist Church Meet for Tea and Program

Members of the First Methodist Church Womens Society for Christian Service gathered in the fireplace room Tuesday afternoon for their monthly meeting and tea. President Mrs. Guy Robertson led a brief business session followed by a devotional on The Kingdom of God. The program featured talks on Children of One World and effects of racial prejudice on labor, voting, and government, with discussions on interracial dependencies and minority protection laws. Tea hostesses included Mrs. John Hobbs and others. table decor showcased soapdragons and George Washington themed cakes.

First Methodist Church Women’s Society For Christian Service Guy Robertson A W. Langston R. Hacker G. Zarling Elmer Exing C. E. Young L Correll Langston James Sanders John Hobbs W. H. Staton W. R. Rice T. M. Tilton T. J. Walker J. &. Kuntz J. T. Wood B. M. McMahan George Washington

Memorial Rites Tea Conducted By WSCS Unit

A Centenary Methodist Church WSCS meeting included memorial rites for the late Mrs. Harry Campbell. Delegates to the annual WSCS conference were chosen, and the program featured piano by Mrs. Fields, readings by Mrs. Brammer and Mrs. Grove, and a guest list including Mrs. Relndus and others.

WSCS Centenary Methodist Church Women's Society of Christian Servate W. W. Eassey Prief Birs. Easley Forrest Fields Ardmore Dillard Wiseman Shirley Williamson Joe Dockery Jess Newey E. di Garrison Harry Campbel Haskell Ball T. F. Brammer Lawrence Grove W. W. Godlove Lloyd Bendure Kent Lee Elbrege Sullivan D. R. Grimes Winifred Relndus Ronnie James Watson Marion Belveal

Sorority Fashion Review at Flamingo Club

The Bete Mu chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha plans a spring fashion revue at the Flamingo club guided by Miss Threas Black. The event features Parisian styles directed by Bill Ritzweiler, opening at 9 p.m. with dinner and dancing prices unchanged. Tickets are available from chapter members or at the club.

Bete Mu Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Flamingo Club Avis Hewett

Beal Heights Presbyterians Hold Tuesday Circle Meetings

Beal Heights Presbyterian church reported two Martha circle sessions at homes on 1613 E Fite and 914 G with topics The Triumph of Faith and Bible study led by Mrs Val Wagner and Mrs Darlene Bull. Attendees included Mrs J Reed Mrs E O Neill Sr and others in a quiet social and study hour.

Val Wagner Martha Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Fite J. BR. Parsons Thresha Bundy Jesa Roper J. P. Nauman O. D. G. Gelvin Mra. Darlene Bull Ennis Oliver Mary Circle Jne Reed BE. C. Montgomery Kenneth Clapp H. A. Angus Nell Hanna L. L. McCutchen J. N. Strahan Sam Collings Mack Barber E. E. O'Neill, Jr Louise Bacon E. E. O'Neill, Sr Grace Kennard

Central Baptist WM S Studies Jews and Arabs

Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met to discuss "Jews and Arabs" as part of "The World's People Today" study. Includes remarks on Palestine, suggestions for a home missions week, and a social hour amid a two week revival with local attendees.

Central Baptist Wms

Warns on Electrolux Service Territory and unauthorized dealers

A notice states that only one authorized Electrolux service in the Lawton area exists, and any other person posing as Electro lux service is unauthorized and lacks genuine parts. It lists E. D. Garrison as the service contact with phone 3274 W.

Electrolux Vacuum Lawton Territory Electrolux E. D. Garrison

Local guests listed for Marlow event

James Johns hosts a gathering with a long list of guests including Mrs Myrtle Boyett Mrs Henry Harvey Miss Mae Schofield Mrs W G Patterson Mrs R B H McCay Mrs Charles Grantham Mrs Jerry Caudell Mrs P Boyd Smith Mrs Chester Barn Mrs E B Neptune Mrs A L Stringer Mrs F A Tice Mrs M M Dod gen Mrs O C Aubrey Mrs Lewis Mathews Mrs Charles Tipton Mrs Frances Byars Mrs Carl Chappell Miss Betty Dodson Mrs C L Kendrick Mrs E K Caldwell and Mrs Ed Shipman of Marlow as a guest

James Johns Myrtle Boyett Henry Harvey Mae Schofield W. G. Patterson R. B H. McCay Charles Grantham Jerry Caudell P. Boyd Smith Chester Barn E. B. Neptune A. L. Stringer F. A. Tice M. M. Dodgen O. C. Aubrey Lewis Mathews Charles Tipton Frances Byars Carl Chappell Betty Dodson C. L. Kendrick E. K. Caldwell Ed Shipman Marlow

Mrs Tremaine Feted At Birthday Party

Mrs A M Tremaine was honored at a birthday party on February 18 at her home 1204 Dearborn. Hosts were Mrs Harry Wells and Mrs Dick Howell. Guests included Mrs Eva Strong Mrs Raymond Schram Sgt and Mrs Reginald Spence Miss Dorothy Strong Miss Margie Bendher Sgt and Mrs Gerald Mayo and several others.

A. M. Tremaine Dearborn Harry Wells Dick Howell Eva Strong Raymond Schram Robert Strong Reginald Spence Dorothy Strong Margie Bendher Gerald Mayo Gilbert Monatohy Genevieve Schram Dolores Strong Jones Wells Carol Spence Sandy Howell Billie Ja Preisch Beulaham Preisch Sherry Ann Tremaine

Farewell party honors Mrs Black before Oklahoma City departure

Mrs Gala Black hosts a games party at 1128 Elm with neighbors and friends as she prepares to depart by plane for an indefinite visit with her son and family in Los Angeles. Mrs Herbert Shelton and Mrs J L Moorhead assist, with Mrs F F Hollander also entertaining.

Gala Black Herbert Shelton J. L. Moorhead

Travel Themed Skit Draws Guests and Prizes at Event

A humorous skit Traveling By Air amused attendees as a miniature airplane held game prizes. Winners gave prizes to the honoree who received numerous gifts. Guests included Mrs. Bruce Lucas, Mrs. Harry Payne, Mis. R. B. Morford, Mrs. Otto Pettit, Mrs. E. Williams, Mrs. A. H. Parks, Mrs. Emma McTalmant and sister Miss Tekla Eyeman.

Bruce Lucas Harry Payne R. B. Morford Otto Pettit E. Williams A. H. Parks Emma McTalmant Tekla Eyeman

Home Missionary Group Halds Meeting Tuesday

Members of the Home Missionary group met Tuesday afternoon at the City Mission for a business meeting and testimony service directed by Mrs. Walter Thompson. Thirty six women attended and Mrs. Ted Raush was introduced as a new member. A luncheon followed in the mission dining room under Mrs. Harold Johnson. The group meets at 1 30 p m each Tuesday and will meet at Mrs. Butler's home Thursday for a quilting party.

Home Missionary Group City Mission Walter Thompson Ted Raush Mission Harold Johnson Butler

Mrs Mary Sue Tregilgus Returns From Oklahoma City

Mrs Mary Sue Tregilgus of 609 Summit has returned after six weeks visiting her sister and brother in law Lt James N Lothrop Jr and infant daughter Linda Kaye in Oklahoma City.

Mary Sue Tregilgus Summit Oklahoma City James N. Lothrop, Jr Linda Kaye Treg

Della Gifford Relatives Named in Address 608 Summit

Gus and Mrs. Lothrop listed as daughters of Mrs. Della Gifford reside at 608 Summit in the notice.

Gus Mrs. Lothrop Della Gifford Summit

Grid Fans View Motion Picture at First Presbyterian

Local football fans attended a Thursday evening session of the First Presbyterian Men's club in the church dining room to view moving pictures of the Texas Oklahoma game. L B Jap Haskell of the University of Oklahoma spoke on football activities, introduced by Ross Porter, with guests including Gene Doss er, Lawton high school coach Billy Stamps, Cameron college coach, and Jo Johnson, former Aggie and high school coach.

First Presbyterian Men’s Club L. B Jap" Haskell University of Oklahoma Haskell Ross Porter Gene Dosser Lawton Billy Stamps Cameron College Jo Johnson Aggie Lev

University staff praised by guest at club gathering

Former high school and Cameron players attended the event with Mr. Haskell noting Oklahoma players make a name for themselves last year and will likely be in the lineup next fall. He lauded Coach Bud Wilkinson as among the nation's best and backed by an excellent staff. A church buffet followed with Rev. Gene Hodges giving the invocation.

Eral Cameron Haskell O. U Bud Wilkinson Gene Hodges

Plane lands safely after missing flight to South Bend

Mishawaka Indiana February 21 A twin engine Lockheed plane reported missing on a flight to South Bend landed safely at Mishawaka airport last night authorities learned today The plane was tracked and brought to a safe landing with no injuries reported

Mishawaka Ind South Bend Mishobawsa

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