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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1954

Page

5

Central Baptist Dorcas class and Lawton social calendar events

Local social calendar lists multiple meetings and gatherings in Lawton including Central Baptist Dorcas class at 7 30 p m Mrs Perry Moss 2105 Bell and Zeta Tau Alpha Pi Beta Phi hosting events. Also Panhellenic luncheon at Fort Sill Officers Club and numerous club auxiliary and civic group meetings with addresses and host names.

Lawton Fort Sill Benna Mare Olsen Dearborn Lawton Little Theater Cache Road Storey & Barton School of the Dance Lawton High School Future Nurses of America John Lattimore Ash Carolyn Hunt Club Ralph Greenway Lawton Woman’s Forum McMahon Foundation C. Altrusa Club Martin’s Restaurant

Charles Ozman Addresses PTA

Charles Ozman spoke at the December Will Rogers PTA meeting in the school auditorium. Doyle Williams gave the school's history while PTA President Mrs. Stanley Sasser announced Dr. Alice Sowers will visit Lawton January 11 to 13. A film on early schooling and a polio drive discussion were noted.

Charles Ozman Will Rogers Parent-Teacher Association Doyle Williams Stanley Sasser PTA Alice Sowers Family Life Institute University of Oklahoma Norman Lawton Skippy Joe Lansden Carson Everett Northside Baptist Church

Relatives Gather for Chattanooga Reunion at Anderson Home

In Chattanooga special coverage, relatives from several states met at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Walter Anderson. Attendees included Norma Anderson of Cameron College Lawton Tex A T Cocanougher of Lubbock and C F Anderson of Flagstaff Ariz and many others from Burkburnett Idalou Walters Grandfield Cache and Faxon.

Chattanooga Walter Anderson Norma Anderson Cameron College Lawton Messrs Mesdames Charles Hottel Liberty Tex A. T. Cocanougher Lubbock C. F. Anderson Flagstaff Ariz Floyd Whitney Burkburnett J L. Anderson Idalou Fred Anderson Nell Richardson Faxon H. F. Anderson Walters Sterling Johnson Shirley Anderson Marquetta Grandfield C. F. Brandon R. T. Smith Chuck Smith Howard Smith Cache

Fellowship Sets Farewell Tea for Mrs Fielder

Members of the First Christian Women's Fellowship Bible study group plan a farewell tea for Mrs. Daniel W. Fielder who departs for the West Coast to join her husband Col. Fielder. The event runs from 3 to 4 p.m. after the group's January meeting with guests listed among friends and members.

Daniel W. Fielder West Coast Col. Fielder First Christian Women’s Fellowship Bible Stad Group Jan

Mrs. Bob Morford Hosts Westminster Circle Meeting

Esther circle members of Westminster Presbyterian church met at Mrs. Bob Morford's home 3424 Atlanta to study The Glory of the Church led by Miss Helen Dunn Mrs Lodell Goochey and George reen. Mrs Melvin Craig chaired the business and plans were made for a night meal at the district men's meeting January 11 at Westminster church. Next circle will meet at Mrs. J C Owen’s home with Mrs. Ann Henderson attending.

Esther Westminster Presbyterian Church Bob Morford Atlanta Helen Dunn Lodell Goochey George Reen Melwin Craig Westminster Church J. C. Owen Ann Henderson

Rose Club Plans Winter Show January Journey

Rose Garden club president Mrs. F Jack Allen reports strong interest in the winter flower show January Journey to be held Friday at the Elks club lodge 1001 A. Committees finalize preparations inviting Lawtonians and area residents to attend the 2 to 9 p.m. event.

F. Jack Allen Rose Garden Club Elks Club Lodge Allen

1947 Class Has Dinner See Movie

Chattanooga high school 1947 class members enjoyed a biennial dinner at Lawton cafe then attended a showing of The Robe. Present were Mr and Mrs Merrill Humble Cecil Larah Mrs Cal vin Strecker Miss Eva Horn Mr and Mrs Buster Scott Lawton Miss Nelda Walker and Dale Ash Cache.

Chattanooga Chattanooga High School Lawton the Robe Merrill Humble Cecil Larah Calvin Strecker Eva Horn Buster Scott Nelda Walker Dale Ash Cache

Local visitors return after California trip among relatives

Personal note reports Mr. and Mrs. Harry Herndon of 208 North Seventh and Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Smith of Lincoln Kansas returning home after visiting Mrs. Smith's son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Paulson and daughter in Rivera California. The Paulsons are the granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. M Herndon. The group also visited Mr. and Mrs. Bert Hagan in Santa Ana and Mr. and Mrs. H. N. Williams in Venice California.

Harry Herndon J. M. Smith Lincoln Kans

PTA Delinquency Talk Highlights Broad FBI View

Ray Hall a local FBI agent addressed the January Whittier PTA about juvenile delinquency. He cited FBI fingerprints exceeding a million annually with 60 percent previously fingerprinted and 30 percent of arrestees under 21. Major crimes accounted for 10 percent of that youth group. About 100 patrons attended in the school auditorium.

Lawton Ray Hall FBI Whittier Parent- Teacher Association Hall Whittier Hugh Bish Richard T. Hopper Central Baptist Church Virginia Morris Frances Inman Wayne Gilley

Meeting Recap of Young Matrons Group at First Christian Church

Mrs. A L Roddy reviews Dr Slaughters book The Gallilean at a Young Matrons meeting held Tuesday night in the home of Mrs Elbert M Whitwell 1001 Gore President Mrs Warren Chrisman presided at 745 pm Devotional from The Upper Room by Mrs Harold Peaster Refreshments served Hostess and numerous members attended including B J Adams Paul Baty Willard Cochran Don Fisher E L Godwin Fred Harris F T Halsait G F Hamburger Lee Roy Lewis Jack Martin Githen Rhoads Dale Trulock Harold Wilson Mark Wilson Lee Woods Louis Yarmuk

Mesdames B. J. Adams Paul Baty Willard Cochran Don Fisher E. L. Godwin Fred Harris F. T. Halsait G. F. Hamburger Lee Roy Lewis Jack Martin Githen Rhoads Dale Trulock Harold Wilson Mark Wilson Lee Woods Louis Yarmuk

Forum Board Opens New Year With Thursday Meeting

Mrs. Volney E Hamm Wo mans Forum president urges officers and executive board members to attend the first board meeting of the year. The 9 30 a m session is at the McMahon Foundation building parlor 716 C where a special new committee will be named and discussion will cover meetings for the latter half of the forum year.

Volney E. Hamm Woman’s Forum McMahon Foundation

Square Dancers Host Night at American Legion Hall

Hook and Whirl Square Dance club members and guests gathered at the American Legion hall on Seventh and E for an 8 30 p m session hosted by Mr and Mrs Bufford Arnold and Mr and Mrs Gene Thomason. Art Ashline led as caller with guests including Fred Kisling Gainesville Tex Don Lambdin and James Cothren. Hosts for the January 19 session will be C W Littlefield and Blaine Parrish.

Bufford Arnold Gene Thomason American Legion Hall Art Ashline Fred Kisling Gainesville Tex Don Lambdin James Cothren C. W. Littlefield Blaine Parrish Betty Chanel Watt Fleming Mesdames Harry Hilbert Eldin Best Ernest Hynson Glenn Coleman Marcus Johnson Hayden Berryhill M-Sgt Rollen Bates Wayne Best Herman Jones Henry Fink Cecil Pennington F. F. Hollander E. F. Lowe Earl Jackson Evelyn Barkholz

WSCS Luncheon and Meeting at Centenary Church

The Woman's Society of Christian Service of Centenary Methodist Church held its monthly luncheon and business session with Circle VIII hosting. Mrs. T. H. Ball gave the devotional, Mrs. R. Grant Mangum Sr. led the business, and a prayer by Mrs. W. D. Ford Sr. closed the gathering. numerous members attended including Mesdames J. Walter Browers Jr. and W. E. Vickery among others.

Woman's Society of Christian Service Centenary Methodist Church Circle VIII T. H. Ball R. Grant Mangum Sr W. D. Ford Sr Mesdames J. Walter Browers Jr R. W. Easley Hugh E. Horn Charles B. Musgrove G. Anderson J. P. Cox Re Wiseman F'mer Bau- Directacien Jess Percival W. A. Walker C. B. Harrison Paul Hrris Jim Holtzman Robert Jensen Jim Billingsley C. J. Mull G. W. Server Joe Kinkade A. H. Newton A. W. Elrod A. C. Shelton W. W. Easley T. C. Caldwell John Wimberley Sam Williams W. B. Hancock George Pierson Pearl Pendergraft Mesdames E. H. Acker Robert L. Brock Irwin Ozman Charles Ozman Rufus Carothers Claude Holman Annie Lee Shwen J. W. Berryman Bertha Ochsner Glen Sims R. E. Vickery W. E

Reunion Held In Bentley Home

Relatives from Arizona Kansas Texas and Oklahoma attended a family reunion at the home of V and Mrs C H Bentley. Attendees include Gillebeau Robert Betty ageory Clarence Charene Phillip Bentley Ray Bentley Nikki Jo Ernest Bentley Gary Brenda John Bentley Dan Bentley A J Palmer Mrs Roy Palmer and other family members. A Cent Baptist Dorcas class will answer roll call with a Bible verse containing renewal at 7 30 p m in the home of Mrs Perry Moss 2105 Bell.

Chattanooga Arizona Kansas Texas Oklahoma C. H. Bentley Messrs Mesdames Gillebeau Robert Betty Ageory Oo Ariz Clarence. Charene Phillip Bentley Wichita Kans Ray Bentley Nikki Jo Lawton Ernest Bentley Gary Brenda John Bentley Bowie Tex Dan Bentley Wichita Falls A. J. Palmer Roy Palmer Terrell, Tex Baptist Dorcas Perry Moss

Local society list includes Provine and Partain families

A fragment lists Fred C. Provine, Carl Partain, T. L. Kluck and others along with Mrs. Logan, Mrs. Gentry, Miss Juanita House and additional names, indicating a social register or club roster.

Provine Fred C. Kluck T. L. ¥Bro Carl Partain B. A. Wilson W. D. Ford Jr W. M. “Asley Jack Cummins Bill Logan James Gentry Leonard Bollinger Elc English Jess Sherrod Dale Thompson Paul Prior Cliff Gramling W. A. Morgan Ee Ae Juanita House

Buffet Supper Fetes Friends

Miss Mary Kay Knox hosted a buffet supper at 9 p.m. for a group of friends with fruit punch. Registered attendees included Bill Adelman, Virginia Anthony, John Amburgey, James Ballard, Jack Babbitt, Beverly Beemer, Alice Best, Jack Best, Genet Botkins, Shirley Carmichael, Sam Chatham, Laonora Costilow, Joe Bob Craig, Jackie Dees, Walter Dunegan, Leo Durbin, Carol Ellis, Estelle Fletcher, Honah Friedman, Jeanne Ford, Buddy Fullerton, Paul Grose, Patti Goodin, LaJuie Givens, Gerry Hogan, Frances Hall, John Hill, Bobby Johnson, Coleman Johnson, Don Jones, Barbara Kimball, Bob Kenningham, Luella Lawrence, Mary Beth Lund, Bobby Mansell, Jimmie Lee Pan-

Mary Kay Knox Bill Adelman Virginia Anthony John Amburgey James Ballard Jack Babbitt Beverly Beemer Alice Best Jack Best Genet Botkins Shirley Carmichael Sam Chatham Laonora Costilow Joe Bob Craig Jackie Dees Walter Dunegan Leo Durbin Carol Ellis Estelle Fletcher Honah Friedman Jeanne Ford Buddy Fullerton Paul Grose Patti Goodin LaJuie Givens Gerry Hogan Frances Hall John Hill Bobby Johnson Coleman Johnson Don Jones Barbara Kimball Bob Kenningham Luella Lawrence Mary Beth Lund Bobby Mansell Jimmie Lee Pan

Lawton FHA Members Attend Oklahoma State Event

Lawton FHA members returned from Chickasha after a dinner and round-table discussion at the Oklahoma College for Women dining hall. The event drew over 250 attendees from across Oklahoma including sponsors Miss Venna Lee Wallace and Mrs. Jack Clare and sisters Mrs. Campbell Russell and Mrs. James A. Black of 804 Gore.

Chickasha Oklahoma College For Women FHA Oklahoma OCW Home Department Campbell Russell James A. Black Gore Venna Lee Wallace Jack Clare Barbara Barclay Paula Williams Sylvia Wigington Chlorica Stephens

Readers named in local notice list

Doyle Parton Betty Pierce Roy Priest Lon Parks Jim Rays worth John Smith Donald Vowell Garland Vowell Ray Wiles Jessie White

Doyle Parton Betty Pierce Roy Priest Lon Parks Jim Raysworth John Smith Donald Vowell Garland Vowell Ray Wiles Jessie White

Also Mentioned on This Page

Central Baptist Sunday School Dorcas Bell Order of Rainbow Masonic Temple Pioneer Women’s Club Carnegie Library R. B. Stewart Quest Club L. W. Ferguson Fort Sill Blvd Russell Jones Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club George Wickwire Old Settlers Club Apt Legion Hall Sweet Pea Garden Club Erik Yde Martin's Restaurant Harold Anderson R. Unity Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Daughters of American Revolution Lily Stafford Mesdames F. W. Brewer Margaret Dunbar Helen Hackett P. C. Monroe Acts Mesdames Frieda Harp P. B. Card Neville Carlock Belva Gillock Rose Club Tom Oliver Kirby Guy Kleeman Smith Good Housekeeping Culligan Forum Board Hann WSCS Bentley Home Lawtonians Christian Science Lela Mae Aultman C.S. of Denver, Colo The Mother Church Siebee Emerson School First Church of Christ, Scientist Adele Simpson Ben Zuckerman Red Cross Lisa Carmelettes C Avenue Fourth Street de Lisa Debs Fairmont’s U.S.P Bernell Gilbert Mgr Lawton’s Prescription Center Ferris E. Oliver D Avenue Elgin Wadsworth Benrus Gruen Rhythm Step
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