Proceeds To Philharmonic Benefit Fashion Shows Planned
Lawton Philharmonic Women’s Association will stage two style shows titled Symphony In Fashion on Tuesday March 20 at the Montego Bay Motel. A noon luncheon plus fashion show and an evening session begin with a 7 30 p.m cocktail hour, both offering fashions for men and women with tickets at 5 dollars. Proceeds benefit the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra. a Mexico City trip is the featured prize. Committees led by Mrs W Blair Scott include ticket sales, programs, decorations and publicity with numerous club volunteers named.
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Lawton Philharmonic Women’s Association
Symphony In
Montego Bay
Lawton Philharmonic Women's Association
Symphony In Fashion
Moon
Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra
Mexico City
W. Blair Scott
Gilbert Gibson
Robert P. Hendrick
Norman S. O’leary
Richard D. Strait
OES Anniversary Observance At Masonic Temple
Charity Chapter No. 507 Eastern Star held an anniversary observance at the Masonic Temple 1814 C with 40 attendees led by Mrs. Benjamin Phillips and Charles Maupin. A memorial service honored William Lambert past grand officer and a birthday program marked the chapter’s first meeting anniversary attended by guests from OSA CBS Chapter 82 and members.
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Charity
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Benjamin Phillips
Charles Maupin
William Lambert
Phillis Vaughn
OSA
CBS
Betty Hastings
Catherine Foster
Lebanon Schools DKG Program Highlights Lebanese Culture
Mrs George Fordacey named outstanding Assyrian woman in 1972 gave the program on Lebanese Culture for Alpha Phi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society. President Kenneth Russell presided. Mrs Lloyd Massad spoke of teaching in Lebanon. 17 members attended with LeLora Reed welcomed as a transfer member from New Mexico.
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George Fordacey
United States
Alpha Phi Chapter
Delta Kappa Gamma Society
Lloyd Massad
Lebanon
Kenneth Russell
Billie Ruth Lucan
Thelma Talla
LeLora Reed
New Mexico
Cameron College
Wayne Cox
Dorcas Guild Hears Mission Film At St John’s Church
The Dorcas Guild of St John’s Lutheran Church met in the church parlor with Mrs Edgar Marburger and Mrs Albert Fox as hostesses. Rev Stanley Padgett spoke on a New Guinea missionary life and a donation was made to New Guinea missions. Clothing is being collected for Lutheran World Relief.
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Dorcas
Miss Vicky Vineyard Feted By Camp Fire
Miss Vicky Vineyard daughter of Mr and Mrs James Vineyard was honored at the February Lawton Camp Fire board meeting. Francis Francoeur presented her a framed certificate and silver Camp Fire charm for outstanding service. She is a senior at Lawton High School and active in multiple clubs and church youth work.
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Vicky Vineyard
James Vineyard
Lawton Council of Camp Fire Girls, Inc
Francis Francoeur
Vineyard
Lawton
Lawton High School
Miss Vineyard
Lawton Highsteppers
Wolverettes
Tri-Hi-Y
Future Teachers of America
Thespians
Centenary United Methodist Church
Camp Fire Girls
Camp Fire
Camp Fire Council
Garden Club Elects State Garden Club President
Lydia Blount was elected president of the Sweet Pea Garden Club at a meeting held at 4702 NW Cheryl Blvd. Seventeen members attended as officers were named including W. T. Miller vice president and Rodgers secretary. Reports on Operation Pride and Mechanics of Arrangements were given.
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Lydia Blount
Sweet Pea Garden Club
Harry Rodgers
Cheryl Blvd
Herb Stonehocker
W. T. Miller
Rodgers
James Buntyn
T. J. Little
Jerry Mustain
Chet Willet
Juanita Benge
Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings
Lawton events list activities for Wednesday through Saturday at churches VFW posts and civic groups. Mary Circle meets 7 30 p m at Lawton Heights UMC and many clubs host luncheons coffee and programs at Fort Sill and nearby venues with dates and locations specified.
Potluck Dinner Planned At Fort Sill Polo Club
Wives of officers from FAOAC Section four met at 1106 NW 52nd in an informal coffee hosted by Mrs. Fleetham Mrs. Grevert and Mrs. Pry plesh with Mrs. Chapman presiding. Fifteen attendees were present. A potluck dinner is set for 7 p.m. Friday at the Polo Club Fort Sill.
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FAOAC
R. E. Fleetham
Fleetham
D. C. Grevert
S. J. Pryplesh
A. B. Chapman
Fort Sill
This Number Could Save Your Life
Health alert for Lawton residents cites a breast x ray clinic at 1010 S Sheridan Road and a 353-0400 contact number for life saving screening.
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Lawton
S. Sheridan Road
Wives Hold Coffee Social for 2nd Battalion Artillery
Wives of officers from the 2nd Battalion 1st Field Artillery met at Mrs. Richard Lyman’s home for a coffee. Mrs. John Scott assisted, welcomed newcomer Mrs. Joe Dill, and cookies were delivered to Reynolds Army Hospital. A social was announced and the next gathering will be at Mrs. James Barnes’s home.
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1St Field Artillery
Richard Lyman
John Scott
Scott
Joe Dill
Reynolds Army Hospital
James Barnes
Sill Chaplain Speaks To Lawton DAR Meeting
Fort Sill Chaplain Maj F H Page spoke on the history of military chaplains at Lawton Chapter DAR in the Museum of the Great Plains. Officers and Junior Society hosted. decorations featured red tulips. Delegates to the NSCAR state conference in Clinton were named for decoration duties and ROTC bronze medal high school awards were planned.
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F. H. Page
Fort Sill
Lawton
Museum of the Great Plains
G. P. Merkx
C. E. VanMeter
Boyce Ramming
Earl Glover
Robert Hendrick
Robert Martin
Roy Stafford
van Meter
J. Damon Watson
National Defense
NSCAR
Clinton
W. W. Godlove
W. T. Miller
State Conservation Committee
VanMeter
Winners Named In Smokey Bear Poster Contest
Mrs. Paul Cullen announced winners of the Smokey Bear poster contest held in Lawton elementary schools by the Lawton Garden Council. Judges were Mrs. Griffith Gates, Mrs. Nancy Ericson, and Carl Hunter. Winners include Gina Youtsler, Daniel Ratcliffe, Darren White, Leslie Cullen, Joe Walker, Robbie Friend, Stewart St. John, Robin Crosby, Arthur Petty, and runner-up Rodney Twyman with many students receiving honorable mention. Winning posters advance to the state contest for judging.
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Paul Cullen
Lawton
Lawton Garden Council
H. F. Phillips
Harry Rodgers
H. G. Gordon
Griffith Gates
Nancy Ericson
Carl Hunter
Gina Youtsler
Jackson
Daniel Ratcliffe
Woodland Hills
Darren White
Leslie Cullen
John Adams
Joe Walker
Hoover
Robbie Friend
Stewart St. John
Sheridan Road
Robin Crosby
Arthur Petty
Rodney Twyman
Brookland
Karen Jarret
Dara Martin
Sandra Noyer
Jesse Lee
Peter Morris
Devland Grimes
Sophie Waltner
Laura Hood
Ellis Fernandez
Karen Smith
David Hurst
Richard Lowe
Christie Clift
Dana Ratcliffe
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Philharmonic Orchestra
Dan L. Wigington
Forest D. Harris
Jake G. Lyons
Jerry Johnson
Dallas Howard
Wigington
John C. Mackey
Don E. Whitaker
OES
Dorcas Guild
of National Bank
Gwen Fisher
Vicky
Garden Club
Lawton Heights
First Presbyterian Church
W. R. Hawkins
12Th Field Artillery
Hartell Street
Sullivan Village
United Methodist Church
United Methodist
Richard Rogers
Camden Way
Cindy Greer
Arlington
Goodwill Rebekah Hall
Comanche County
United Methodist Women
School of Continuing Learning
Pioneer Women’s Club
Museum of the
Veterans of Foreign Wars
S. 2Nd
Sill
Jetta
Cache Road
Lee Blvd
Lawton Constitution
DAR
O. A. Smith
Charles Cotton Campbell
Warren
Family Center
Sheridan
America
R OZ
Elizabeth Arden
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