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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1953

Page

5

Social Events Lawton Clubs and Meetings Schedule

Lawton hosts a dense slate of meetings and programs from 8 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. across venues like Hardy Suggs Music store Emerson school B C Swinney school and the American Legion hall. Groups include Lawton Music Teachers Association the Lawton Parent Teacher Association council Association for Childhood Education and numerous church and civic clubs with speakers, hostesses, circle meetings, dances, luncheons and installation events planned throughout Tuesday.

Lawton Music Teachers Association Hardy Suggs Music Store Lawton Parent- Teacher Association Council Emerson School C. W. Ladder J. J. Stowe Jr Elbert M. Whitwell Association For Childhood Educaton B. C. Swinney Swinney Woodrow Wilson American Association of University Women Patricia Campbell American Legion Hall E.peo Centenary Methodist Church

Box Supper Set For Girl Scouts

The Lawton Girl Scout Town Committee announced a February father and daughter box supper at Mrs. Leo D. Johns 806 Arlington. They also outlined a 16 hour basic training course and an advanced arts and crafts course for leaders the last week in January led by Miss Natalie Bynum and Mrs. Charlotte Johnson, area executives from Chickasha. Campship awards were discussed and a Public Service Company home service demonstrator will provide a free demonstration for intermediate and senior groups by appointment. Attending were James Gibson, Wirt Holsinger, Mrs Charles Graybill, and Miss Melba York and Christian Robertson.

Lawton Leo D. Johns Arlington Natalie Bynum Charlotte Johnson Chickasha Leona White Public Service Company Home Service James Gibson Wirt Holsinger Charles Graybill Melba York Christian Robertson

Nine Music Teachers To Meet Tonight in Lawton

All members are urged to attend tonight's meeting of the Lawton Music Teachers association at Hardy Suggs Music store at 8 o'clock.

Lawton Music Teachers Association Hardy Suggs Music Store

Miss Pat Witzel Bride Elect Honor Showers

Bride elect Miss Pat Witzel was complimented with multiple showers hosted by friends and relatives at several local homes. Hosts included Mr. and Mrs. Milton eee 1121 Elm and Mr. and Mrs. John R. Colline, with many guests listed and decor featuring Story Book dolls and bronze chrysanthemums. The event followed by other gatherings highlighted gifts, flowers, and arrangements for the upcoming wedding of Miss Pat Witzel and George Miller.

Milton Eee Elm Pat Witzel George Miller John R. Colline Anka

Waffle Supper and Kitchen Gadget Shower Held at Collins Home

Mesdames Bob Johnson and Bill Johnson hosted a waffle supper and kitchen gadget shower at John R Collins home at 6 p m Saturday. Decor featured a kitchen motif with a dishpan centerpiece and dish cloth napkins. Guests included the bride elect s mother Mrs Jake Witzel and sisters Mrs Marlene Sallee Margie Brandon Pat Gray Conn Hargraves and Beverly Stanton.

Bob Johnson Bill Johnson John R. Collins Jake Witzel Marlene Sallee Margie Brandon Pat Gray Conn Hargraves Beverly Stanton

Schubert Club To Meet Thursday

Mrs A T Eagle will be commentator for this week’s meeting of the Senior Schubert Music club in the parlor of the First Presbyterian church at 2 30 pm Thursday. Mesdames Wyatt B Hendrick E W Pope and W F Shepard will be co hostesses for this regular session.

Shasta Daisy Club Paschal Austin J. M. Cooper Martin Cheyenne Officers Fort Sill Gen. McNair VFW Manhattan Lawton Country Club W. F. Lewis Cim Cosmopolitan Club NCO Mess Schubert Music Club First Presbyterian Church A. T. Eagle Wyatt Hendrick E. W. Pope W. F. Shepard Carolyn Hunt Club Louis Sasser Morford Drive Royal Neighbors of America Masonic Temple Ivan Catshall OES Beaver Valley Home Demonstration Club A. Dayton Paradise Valley Home Demonstration Club J. W. Lawson Gladiolus Garden Club J. W. Narmore D. L. Clemmer Wallace Maloney Old_ Settlers club American Legion Hall Proram The Asters Wyatt B. Hendrick

Local Figures Attend Community Meeting

Mesdames John G. Erwin Jr., Jimmie France and Robert Wood joined community leaders at the meeting to discuss upcoming civic projects and neighborhood improvements. Attendees emphasized collaboration and timelines for proposed initiatives.

John G. Erwin Jr Jimmie France Robert Wood

Miller-Witzel Wedding Friday Night in Parlor Ceremony

Dr H Tom Wiles of First Baptist will officiate the double ring wedding of Miss Pat Witzel and George Miller. The 8 p.m. ceremony takes place in the church parlor. Pat is daughter of Mr and Mrs Jake Witzel of 1123 Elm. George is son of the late Mr and Mrs Gus Miller of Lawton.

H. Tom Wiles First Baptist Church Pat Witzel George Miller Jake Witzel Elm Gus Miller Lawton

Dixie Lynn Donoho Sixth Birthday Party

Capt and Mrs E E Donoho hosted a party at 1726 Ash for their daughter Dixie Lynn Donoho on her sixth birth day anniversary. Guests included Tommy Bollinger Peggy Jane Brown Jerry Donoho Vicky Emanuel Dolores McPhail Tommy Riddle Valarie Sis trunk Tommy Specht Claudia Robin Wingrove Mrs B B McPhail Mr and Mrs Gene Pollock Dorann Julie and David Duncan.

Dixie Lynn Donoho E. E. Donoho Ash Tommy Bollinger Peggy Jane Brown Jerry Donoho Vicky Emanuel Dolores McPhail Tommy Riddle Valarie Sistrunk Tommy Specht Claudia Robin Wingrove B. B. McPhail Gene Pollock Dorann Julie David Duncan

Square Dance Guests Attend Roddy Kilowatt Club Meet

Guests from Randlett and Lawton attended the Roddy Kilowatt Square Dance club gathering at 8 p m at the Public Service company home service room with Art Ash as caller. Members and guests include Own Park J D Taylor Fred Park G C Beavers Jr Hertis Baker F W Thompson John Martin John Baker Fred Eastman Wayne Best Watt Fleming Evelyn Barkholz C M Mynes Willard A Baker Owen King Jr F F Hollander Lloyd M Barker Earl Jackson Blaine Parrish Arlen Swanson John G Burnett E A Meyer Frank Clark Eldin Best Charles Vanis R V Haynes E F Lowe.

Department of Lawton Woman’s Forum I. N. Woolman First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Raymond Gensman Clara Lee Mahaffey Oletha Wildey Central Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Sue Emanuel Betty Ricketson International Brotherhood _ of Electrical Workers Public Service Company First Presbyterian Woman’s Association R. C. Allman Walters Presbyterian T. A. Bomar John Merchant Joe Reed Jr First Christian Women’s Fellowship Centenary Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Ige Pierson Baltimore E. B. Dunlap John Wimberly S. Ninth Floyd Jackson Liberty Leamon Jones H. S. Tozier Smith Paul Easter Anna Clare Swanson Gore First Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Ed Miller Lake George Crane Hook and Whirl Square American Legion Hall Tom Jelks Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Mary Wadkins Zeta Tau Alpha Jimmie Allred Dearborn Randlett Lawton Roddy Kilowatt Art Ashline Messrs. and Mesdames Own Park J. D. Taylor Fred Park G. C. Beavers Jr Hertis Baker F. W. Thompson John Martin John Baker Fred Eastman Wayne Best Watt Fleming Evelyn Barkholz C. M. Mynes

Hospitality Club Adds Two New Members

Mesdames Fred Bryant and Lena Patterson were voted into the Hospitality club at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Annie Mae Jones. President Mrs. Alice Steadman presided as 8:30 p.m. sessions outlined year activities including a February 8 home benefit and February 13 Negro Week history program chaired by W. R. Patterson. Refreshments followed for members including Willie Benford, Marie Fletcher, J. J. Webb, Velma Weatherby and Cora Williams. Roseland PTA will host a party for Roseland school students at 3 p.m. Thursday after the 2 p.m. meeting.

Fred Bryant Lena Patterson Annie Mae Jones Carver Alice Steadman W. R. Patterson Ruth Shaw Willie Benford Marie Fletcher J. J. Webb Velma Weatherby Cora Williams

Fire destroys Hugo Church heating plant

Hugo Oklahoma Fire Chief Homer Nash reports a blaze caused $30,000 damage yesterday at the Church of Christ, traced to a newly installed central heating system. The church, built in 1934 and remodeled since, did not interrupt Sunday services. Sunday school and services were held at the community center.

Hugo Okla Homer Nash Church of Christ

Comanche County Dem Club Delves Into Disaster Training

Lawton meeting of Home Demonstration clubs stressed organization and training for disaster response in Civil Defense. Sessions planned for a latter date to finalize farm women's group role. Two films shown by volunteer Wes Miller titled December 7 and Biological Warfare.

Comanche County Lawton Wes Miller

Students Cramming For Final Examinations

Lawton public school students cram for final exams as the first semester ends. Semester tests for juniors and seniors occur Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. Teachers grade on Friday, with scheduling changes handled Friday afternoon. The new term begins Monday January 19 and report cards go out January 20.

Lawton Public School

Special Education Bill To Be Discussed Here Tuesday

The special education bill, passed by the state senate in record time and now before the house, will be discussed at the Comanche County Council for Retarded Children monthly meeting. The public may attend at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday in the courthouse lounge with several new members expected.

State Senate House Comanche

One Apiece Maiden Firemen Offices Alarm Boxes

In Maiden Massachusetts the city lists 188 firemen and 188 fire alarm boxes as part of its municipal services. The brief item notes the even counts reflecting local fire safety infrastructure.

Mass

Immunization Clinics Set by County Nurse Evans

Miss Mary Louise Evans of the County City Health department launches a six week series of immunization clinics. She will be in Faxon at 9 30 a m and in Chattanooga at 1 p m each Tuesday offering shots for whooping cough smallpox diphtheria and typhoid for preschoolers and booster doses for students upon request.

Mary Louise Evans County City Health Department Faxon Chattanooga Miss Evans

Lover Plans 270 Mile Roller Skate For Love

Clifford Mudd, 34, will roller skate 270 miles in five days from London to Rita Warner, 18, in Brighton to propose. Warner fears marriage soon and says she wants more life before tying the knot.

London Clifford Mudd Brighton Rita Warner Rita

Religious services banned in Valledupar churches

The mayor of Valledupar in Magdalena district bans all Protestant religious services publicity and church construction in the town. The order reportedly applies to United States citizens as well as Colombians.

Bogota Colombia Central Mission of The Presbyterian Church Here Valledupar Magdalena Ils United States

Alien Registration Slated In January

Aliens in the area must register in January per A H Bode district director of the Immigration Naturalization Service in Kansas City Missouri. They must obtain a form from the post office, fill it out, and submit to a post office officer or employee. Foreign born persons must report their current address under the McCarran Act provisions broadened by the Immigration and Nationality Act. Many wives of service members will be affected. Naturalization or marriage to a citizen does not exempt reporting.

A. H. Bode Imuition Naturalization Service Nsas City McCarran

County Farm Offices To Close For Hobart Parley

County agents and their assistants will attend a Southwest District conference at Hobart on Wednesday causing the county farm office to close all day. Information requests may be left with the office secretary during the closure.

County Farm Hobart

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Wagon Wheel Square Dance Club E. Ernest Hunter PEO Sisterhood Robert Fullerton Cherry Pele Insurors Realtors Jewelry Joe Ford Russell - FO Insurance Agency Ociety Lucile Creswell Keating Allen J. Bilbrey Don Billingslea R. E. Glenn Lloyd Padgett Gerald R. Smith Barbara Ligon Mesdames Bilbrey Padgett Dolores Witzel Catherine Witzel W. F. Griswold Carl Hanza Sr Carl Hanza Jr Rudy Hanza E. C. Holsey Eugene Heinz Vernon Howeth Marvin Hartman Tex Harris A. L. Jackson Jack Eytle G. L. Ligon H. G. Manning Maurice Meyer William B. Pierce Ada Robertson W. R. Sanders John W. Stannard T. R. Stephens Howard Smith L. L. Wiley Floyd Wood Allie Young B. P. Hann Schubert Club Dixie L. Donoho Hospitality Club PTA Roseland Parent - Teacher Association Roseland School Hugo Church Corwin Rin Walker’s Paint & Wallpaper CO Constitution Press Lawton, Oklahoma E. Oliver D Avenue Elgin Wadsworth Benrus Gruen Marie Knit Shop Vaska Building Fairmont’s U.S.P FORD C Avenue EDDIE Underwood Eugene L. Bowman Eugene L. Bowman Co CBS TV Russell Cleaners E Avenue Air Fone Alka Supes Builders Equipment and Supply Company Industrial St Hollywood Phono Calaway North 15Th Paul Revere Ray Kimball and Wurlitzer Gibson Leister Necchi U. S. Patent Office
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