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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1977

Page

8

Roundup Appalling Opinion in Dear Abby Column

Dear Abby responds to a National Wildlife story about West Texas roundups of rattlesnakes. The piece describes gas trapping and rough handling that injures or kills snakes, quoting a witness who condemns the practice and urges humane wildlife treatment.

Abby National Wildlife Texas New Hampshire

Rattler roundup backed by carnival praise puzzled readers

A discussion notes that while rattlesnakes kill rats and pests, some wonder why a “rattler roundup” is celebrated with carnival spirit. The column also includes fan letters about marriage, privacy in bedwear, and dating advice, plus a fact about the Ajanta Caves in India.

Ajanta Maharashtra India

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Meetings Tonight

Tuesday evening events include Bridge Club dinner at Lawton Golf and Country Club at 5:45. Senior Citizens' Club at Centenary United Methodist Church at 6:30. American Business Women's Association at Holiday Inn 6:45. Parents Without Partners dinner at Underwood's Pit Bar-B-Q 7. St Johns Dorcas Guild 7. VFW Post 1193 and Auxiliary meet at VFW Hall 7 and 8. Beta Mu Epsilon Sigma Alpha at 7:30. PEO Sisterhood at 7:30. Insurance Women at 7:30. Kinetic Kapers Square Dance Club at Fort Sill 7:30.

Lawton Fellowship Hall Centenary United Methodist Church la Sill-Oma American Business Women’s Association Holiday Inn Underwood's St. John’s Lutheran Church Dorcas Guild

Officers Wives Club Coffee Hosts Guest Speaker

Capt Matteson from Joanne Matteson OB GYN Clinic Reynolds Army Hospital spoke at a coffee gathering of 18 Wives of Officers of Headquarters and Headquarters Company 14th Aviation Battalion III Corps. Mrs James Tindall hosted and Mrs Mike Dodson assisted as hostess.

Joanne Matteson Reynolds Army Hospital 14Th Aviation Battalion Lli Corps James Tindall Mike Dodson Bob Bunting J. D. Whittington Larry Holder Mas

Golden anniversaries worth more than a lifetime of trials

A nostalgic look at 50 years of marriage and ten children, weighing love against friction. The piece recalls daily rituals, sacrifices, and enduring bonds, asking how couples survive illness, job loss, and long years together. It reflects on hope, fatigue, and the value of lasting commitment.

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