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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1956

Page

11

Dads Night at Will Rogers PTA Features Skit

Warren Smith discussed YMCA origins at Will Rogers PTA meeting in the school auditorium. Bob Wallis outlined Rogers Gray Y club work and invited new members. A comedy skit Dad's Day Off was presented by parents and children. Cast included McCune, Doss, Howard, Anovec, and others. children listed. Business session noted Acorn club award for PTA magazine promotion and good program planning score.

YMCA Warren Smith Will Rogers Bob Wallis Rogers Gray Y Club Henry McCune Otis Doss L. V. Howard T. Z. Anovec Alan Mary Jean Rhonda Sue McCune Darrell Larry Buttram Chucky Doss Susan Howard Mary Ann Baker Doyle Evers Acorn Club

Calvary WMS Circles Meet in Mission Study Sessions

Calvary Baptist Woman's Missionary circles held meetings this week focusing on missionary work among the Kiowa and Indians. Home venues included 1912 Rogers Lane hosted by Mrs. Joe Vasquez and 1408 S Eighth with Mrs J H Hayes presiding. New member Mrs W L Pratt joined.

Calvary Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society Joe Vasquez Rogers Lane Bill Rebecca James Gunkel C. M. Kephart Kephart Bill DeLozier Don Mack Annette McDaniel H. Wilkins Bill Hedges Leola Ragland Tom Clanton Julia Gathright L. D. Phillips W. D. Edwards Dave Hise C. F. Verner Nancy Peet J. C. McCain Isabel Crawford Floris Dunlap Opal Walker Circle Elizabeth Catchings Lou Weaver C. F. Rath W. L. Pratt J. H. Hayes S. Eighth

Miss Lydia Morales Sings at Vance Air Force Base Dance

Miss Lydia Morales a Lawton High School graduate now at Oklahoma College for Women Chickasha is vocal soloist with the Rhythmettes OCW and will provide music for a Friday night dance at Vance Air Force Base Enid A group of OCW students will be guests Robert Darnes is band director and Dr Mary Lou Smelser will accompany the OCW students Open house set Bethel Special Mr and Mrs W A Garrett celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary to be married 60 years on Jan 15 they recall their wedding was solemnized on a Wednesday

Lydia Morales Lawton High School Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Rhythmettes OCW Vance Air Force Base Enid Robert Darnes Mary Lou Smelser Bethel W. A. Garrett

Pianist Vera Franceschi To Perform Tonight

Vera Franceschi, renowned pianist from radio and television, will give a recital at 8 15 p m in the McMahon Memorial auditorium as the second Community Concert Series artist of the season she replaces Samuel Sorin who was originally slated for January 23 performance

Vera Franceschi McMahon Memorial Auditorium Samuel Sorin

Top Tunes Hold Positions In Coast To Coast Poll

United Press survey shows Memories Are Made of This leading the top ten with Sixteen Tons and Lisbon Antigua also in top spots. New entry Dungaree Doll debuts by Eddie Fisher, while The Platters Only You falls from the list.

New York United Press Eddie Fisher Dean Martin Capitol Tennessee Ernie Ford Lisbon Antigua Nelson Riddle Band of Gold Don Cherry Columbia Kay Starr RCA Victor Gale Storm Dot Frank Sinatra Roger Williams Kapp Alligator Bill Haley Decca Four Lads

Oklahoma City Adman Heads Cowboy Hall Fund Drive

Paul Hoheisel of Oklahoma City was named chairman of the public information committee for the National Cowboy Hall of Fame development fund. The campaign begins in February with a 750000 dollar goal in Oklahoma, expanding in March to raise the remaining 250000 for the state’s portion of a 1 million dollar objective. Four million dollars more will be sought in 16 other states for the museum project in Oklahoma City.

Oklahoma City Paul Hoheisel Public National Cowboy Hall of Fame Oklahoma

Deer Returns to Town in Oklahoma Visit

A deer from the Kiamichi Mountains wandered into Idabel Oklahoma and now makes regular visits. The animal is unafraid of cars and people but avoids attention, preferring quiet observation over interaction.

Idabel Okla Kiamichi Mountains

Miskovsky Denies Handpicking County Chairman

State Senator George Miskovsky of Oklahoma City denied last night he was trying to hand pick the next Oklahoma County Democratic chairman. He backs Homer Smith, an Oklahoma City attorney, while County Commissioner Ralph Adair supports J Harold Land, present secretary treasurer of the county central committee, who accused Miskovsky of attempting to hand pick Smith.

Oklahoma City George Miskovsky Oklahoma County Miskovsky Homer Smith Ralph Adair J. Harold Land Central Committee Smith

NAACP Test Case Flops At Capital

Oklahoma City NAACP leaders led six Black residents through the state capitol cafeteria to test access. They encountered no incident as Attorney General Williamson remained silent. Jimmy Stewart, Oklahoma County NAACP president, said the group aimed to challenge segregation but received courteous treatment instead.

Oklahoma City National Association For the Advancement of Colored People State Capitol Jimmy Stewart Oklahoma County NAACP State Board of Affairs Mac Q. Williamson Williamson Stewart

Legion Appeals Hardy Ouster Case To State Supreme Court

Oklahoma City Legions officials plan to appeal to the state Supreme Court in their bid to oust Woodrow W. Hardy from the War Veterans Commission. Legion attorney Cleo Fitzgerald said he will file the appeal, arguing Hardy’s appointment by Gov. Raymond Gary was illegal due to an outdated list of legion recommendations. Gary appointed Hardy to replace Fred Frey, whom he had fired. The legion’s ouster suit in Norman was met with a demurrer sustained by District Judge Elvin Brown.

Oklahoma City American Legion State Supreme Court Woodrow W. Hardy State War Veterans Commission Cleo Fitzgerald Legion Hardy Commission Raymond Gary Gary Fred Frey Chickasha Norman Elvin Brown

Ranchers to Meet in Guymon on Bindweed Issue

Texas county and Oklahoma Panhandle ranchers will gather in Guymon next Tuesday to discuss awakening public concern about bindweed, a tumbleweed type. The State Farm Bureau has urged state legislation to curb its spread.

Guymon Okla Texas County Oklahoma Panhandle County State Farm Bureau

Dream Home at Morford Hills with Modern Upgrades

Beautiful three bedroom residence at 3314 Morford Hills features a large wood paneled den two tile baths with colored fixtures central heat and refrigerated air conditioning. A two car garage and built in electric kitchen sit on a large lot. Call 4691 for details.

Morford Hills Call

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PTA John French John Russell Ira Yoder Claud Brazzel John Paul King Wesley Methodist Church Pasoor Harry Jensen Josephine Sessions Tommy Nichols Jerry Evers Ruth Hunter Calvary Wms Lydia Morales Iis OC Man Heads Cowboy Hall Public Information Group Martin’s Restaurant Cache Road Legion To Appeal J. A. Pannell LINTZ Coats Dumas California Wings Dennis Sandy McDonald Mayfield Dan River Wrinkle Hollyvogue Jantzen Helene Stag Sunny South Alex Coleman BP Walker Garay Orlon Beacon Cannon Towels
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