Lawton Theta Rho Club Installs Officers at IOOF Hall
Tommie Pillow installed as president of the Lawton Theta Rho Club during a recent ceremony at the IOOF Hall. Officers include Debbie Strange as vice president Selena Weager treasurer Callie Campbell inside guardian Brenda Jackson outside guardian Beth Belvin marshal Susan Vickers warden Tracy Vickers chaplain Tomena Ledford and Beth Daily as right supports Lavina Shuler as immediate past president. Approximately 100 members and guests from West Tulsa Claremore Del City Capitol Hill and Lawton attended with a noon luncheon and a dance following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommie Pillow
Lawton Theta Rho Club
IOOF
Debbie Strange
Selena Weager
Callie Campbell
Inside
Guardian
Brenda Jackson
Beth Belvin
Susan Vickers
Tracy Vickers
Tomena Ledford
Beth Daily
Lavina Shuler
O. C. Aubrey
Wiley Box
Dorothy Horvath
Mickey Johnson
Clyde Honeycutt
Neal Richards
Capitol Hill Club
del City Club
Carolyn Deathridge
Theta Rho Assembly
Quarterly Meet Held By Catholic Women in Lawton
The Lawton District NCW held its 72 third quarterly meeting at Blessed Sacrament Church with 87 attendees. Rev. Kowalski led Mass and presided at luncheon. speakers included Rev. Dale Dirkschneider on The Catholic Pentecostal Movement and Mrs. Gary Williams on Ecology in the Home. Members from 11 affiliates gathered from Anadarko to Sterling for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
National Council of Catholic Women
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Elmer Schwarz
Larry Kowalski
Blessed Sacrament Women’s Activities Group
Kowalski
Larry J. Thomas
Altus
Cathee L. Stolla
Women’s Activities Roup
Dale Dirkschneider
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
Elk City
Ward Pankratz
Mother of Sorrows Church
Apache
Tim Youree
Sayre
Council of Catholic Women
Leon Quinn
Duncan
Robert Kropp
Sterling
W. T. Darnail
Frederick
James Ross
Papal Worldwide
Gary Williams
Thomas
Oklahoma
DCCW
Arrowhead Lodge
Eufaula
Charles O'Connor
Anadarko
Chickasha
Elgin
Grandfield
Lawton Blessed Sacrament
Lawton St. Barbara
Two Hostesses Lead Coffee For Officers Wives Group
Mrs Allan Neighbors and Mrs Wayne Ireland hosted a recent coffee at 1211 Arlington for Wives of Non Commissioned Officers of the 1st Field Artillery Aviation Battalion. Eighteen women attended. Mrs Stephen M Cole presided and welcomed newcomers. Plans were made to serve refreshments March 13. Mrs Daniel Butler was named an honorary member. A special guest was Mrs Jack Oates. The next gathering is 9:30 a.m. March 20 at Mrs Eddie Holloway's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Neighbors
Wayne Ireland
Neighbors
Arlington
1St Field Artillery Aviation Battalion
Stephen M. Cole
Gordon Mauerman
James Davis
Bobby Forester
PTO Hosts Drug Education Program at St Marys School
The St Marys Catholic School PTO met at Blessed Sacrament Church basement to view a drug use skit by Patricia Bauer s third graders. Fort Sill Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control reps Loritta Williams and Captains Farricker Forbes led a community drugs display. The group plans to buy library books and renews monthly donor support. About 50 attendees including mothers and daughters heard Frank OLeary preside as Brig Gen Robert Koch hosts tea guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Catholic School
Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church
Patricia Bauer
Loritta Williams
Drug and Alcohol Abuse Control Division
Fort Sill
John Farricker
James Forbes
PTO
Robert J. Koch
Frank Forestiere
Frank O'Leary
Lawton-Sill CWU Hosts Women United Coffee
Lawton-Fort Sill Church Women United hosted a friendship coffee at Congregational and Christian Church with about 30 attendees. Mrs Anthony Libro welcomed military wives and announced World Day of Prayer in Lawton while arrangements chairs led the event and Mrs Albert Johnson led devotions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Boulevard Congregational and Christian Church
Lawton-Fort Sill
Women United Friendship
USA
Anthony Libro
Church Women United
Lawton
Don Burton
Rich
Ard Briggs
Ezella LaCrosse
Wayne Daniels
Albert Johnson
USO
Brazil
Lia Freire
Wayne Smith
Community Organizations Calendar for Friday Events
Local clubs and groups list meetings and activities across Lawton including Veterans of Foreign Wars Distributive Education posts Beta Sigma Phi sororities PEO chapter events United Methodist circles and various civic groups. Highlights include spaghetti dinner at Plains Area Vocational Tech School 5 30 to 7 30 p m and multiple 7 30 p m gatherings at 926 S 2nd 803 N 41st 4234 Ford Road 1808 C and 1012 Bell with notes on luncheons lectures and social hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veterans of Foreign Wars
of America
Great Meeting
S. 2Nd
Plains Area
N. 41St
Lawton-Fort Sill
Wendy Zwaan
Bell
Lawton Heights
Centenary United Methodist Church
Women United
St. Barbara Catholic Church
First Christian Church
Bethlehem Baptist Church
First United Methodist Church
Rose Garden Club
Milford Walker
Cache Road
Jewish Head Covering Customs Across Denominations
Dear Curious explains that head covering is an old Jewish custom with varying practice by denomination. Orthodox Jews wear a skullcap at all times. Conservative Jews wear it during prayer. Reform groups differ by congregation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Europe
North America
Local Group Tours Capitol by Lawton Insurance Women
Members of the Insurance Women of Lawton toured the Oklahoma state capitol during a legislative day. Hosted by Margie Kerr the group met with Gov. David Hall and visited House and Senate sessions. Luncheon guests included Ben Claiborne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Insurance Women of
Lawton
Vera Colyer
Grandfield
Lawton Group
Gift From Group Acknowledged By Hardy Barnes
Wives of Sergeants Major ATC hosted a coffee for Wives of Post Sergeants Major in the NCO Club. Mrs. E. J. Ardion presided. Hardy Barnes presented a gift through Mrs. Ruben Thomas. Retirement gifts were given to Mrs. Bobbie Sloan and Mrs. Willie Hopins. Newcomers Seiko Tanaka and Emmy Schmedick were welcomed. A Dallas trip was announced and attendees will depart April 12 after a 6 am gathering, with a husband and wife dinner slated for March 23 at 7 pm in the NCO Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ATC
NCO Club
E. J. Ardion
Hardy Barnes
Ruben Thomas
Bobbie Sloan
Willie Hopins
Arnold Wallace
Dallas
Tex
Seiko Tanaka
Emmy Schmedick
Artillery Wives Welcome Newcomers at Fort Sill Coffee
Wives of officers from III Corps Artillery gathered at Mrs. William C. Parker's Fort Sill home for an informal coffee. Hostesses included Mrs. Parker Mrs. Edward Hackney Mrs. John Crump Mrs. Paul Meyer and Mrs. Pierre Mouton. Newcomers welcomed were Lt Peggy Maloney and Mrs Paul Mellon. Farewell to Mrs Terrence Forbrich and special guests Miss Kennetta Reynolds and Mrs Hazel Stephens. Twenty nine wives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
III Corps Artillery
William C. Parker
Shanklin Circle
Fort Sill
Parker
Edward Hackney
John Crump
Paul Meyer
Pierre Mouton
Paul Mellon
Peggy Maloney
Terrence Forbrich
Kennetta Reynolds
Hazel Stephens
Eclectic pattern mixing boosts vibrant home interiors
Young tastes shift toward bold color and pattern in rooms. Many items pair florals with varied cushions and wall hangings while repeating one or two colors for unity. The piece highlights sofas, chairs, and throws, inviting readers to explore new ideas alongside craftsmanship.
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Theta Rho Club
Junior Odd Fellow Lodge
Miss Ledford
Miss Campbell
Miss Pillow
Miss Shuler
Miss Daily
Richard Deathridge
Brad Chapman
Trinket Lorenz
Bill Deathridge
Theta Rho
Fred Peelman
Edd Tenopir
West Tulsa
Claremore
del City
Capitol Hill
Tommie
Sill Coffee
Daniel Butler
Mrs
Jack Oates
Eddie Holloway
Follett Road
S. Sheridan Road
Mary Eugenia Clare
Miss Bauer
Lawton-Sill Cwu
Helene Curtis
Salon
Hair
Expoiall Yip
Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lawtonian
Entre Nous Club
Montego Bay
Comanche County
Knights of Columbus
Hilltop Drive
N. Y
L. A
Calif
Ps National Bank
Dowtown
Cache Road Square
Interbank Carc
Bankamericard
Spring Crest
Jetta
Dutton
Gore
NMEL
Discount Clothing
Sheridan Shops
North Sheridan Rd
Mel
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