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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 13, 1956

Page

5

Busy Bees Install New Officer in State Club

Busy Bee members install new officers led by Mrs. Floyd Langston as president with Mrs. Leonard Rainey as vice president and Mrs. Gertrude Furman as reporter. Installation held at Mrs. Floyd Tice’s home with 11 a.m. session co-hosted by Rainey, Schlumbohm, and Simmons. A noon covered dish luncheon followed.

Busy Bee Club Floyd Langston Leonard Rainey Gertrude Furman Floyd Tice Washington Mesdames Rainey John Schlumbohm Jessie Simmons Jennie McCutcheon Mesdames M. B. Howard L. G. Vowell Ina Mae McClanahan Floyd Miller

Review of Paradise Prairie at Lawton AAUW meeting

Mrs Virgil Laird presented a book review of Paradise Prairie by Cecil R Williams an Oklahoma A M College English teacher at the Thursday Lawton branch American Association of University Women Literary group meeting hosted by Mrs Jack Kerans 914 E The 7 30 p m session featured a buffet of refreshments as attendees Miss Anna Sherry Arda Frans Mesdames Edward O'Reilly C A Carney and Ralph Wolverton gathered for the event.

Paradise Prairie Virgil Laird Lawton American Association of University Women Cecil R. Williams Oklahoma A&m Jack Kerans Anna Sherry Arda Frans Arda Frans and Mesdames Edward O'Reilly C. A. Carney Ralph Wolverton

Junior Misses Set Bake Sale at Home Savings

The Junior Miss club planned a bake sale for Saturday in front of Home Savings & Loan at 413 D. The event was approved at a Thursday meeting at Nancy Pipes home, with Brenda Burton as president. Attendees included Janice Callicott, Linda Munson, Julie Ashlock, Rubena Hennessee and many others. pledges Virginia Rice and others were present.

Home Savings & Loan Association Nancy Pipes Janice Callicott Linda Munson Julie Ashlock Rubena Hennessee Mary Combs Judy Warner Brownie Robertson Barbara Lewis Jill Babbitt Marie Violett Nancy Joyner Diana Paramore Glennelle Stinson Claudia Looney Marilyn Marr Karen Denison Valerie Murray Pat Glandon Maureen Sears Betty Mowery Shirley Brittain Virginia Rice Jerry Sasser Paulette Akers Sherry Littlefield Sue Martin Mary Evans Jane Stinson Shirley Paul

NCO Wives Celebrate January Birthdays at Fort Sill

The NCO Wives club held a birthday luncheon at NCO Open Mess Fort Sill with January birthday honorees Mesdames Charles V Allen N Markastomas J L Neff W M Henderson and F B Sterling. Hostesses Mesdames Pledger Dudek Hensley and Peterson welcomed new member Mrs E C Bernard.

NCO Wives Club NCO Open Mess Fort Sill Charles V. Allen N. Markastomas J. L. Neff W. M. Henderson F. B. Sterling J. R. Pledger Thad Dudek Jack Hensley Wallace Peterson E. C. Bernard William King E. E. Standfer NCO Frank Harden John C. Lowrey W. C. Joyner

Guest Delivers Club Program on Dried Arrangements

Petunia Garden club members met at Mrs. L. W. Ledgerwood’s home in Arlington with 9:30 a.m. start. Guest speaker Mrs. Guy Wilson discussed dried arrangements, after which president Mrs. Tom Oliver led a brief business session and coffee hour. Co-hostesses were Mesdames Roland Croft and Kloster Powell.

Guy Wilson Rose Unit Petunia Garden Club L. W. Ledgerwood Arlington Tom Oliver Mesdames Roland Croft Kloster Powell T. R. Roth Mesdames J. R. Brown R. H. Cline Leon Cole Roy Cremer Jack Cummins G. A. Cunningham Kenneth Davis W. W. Easley Ed Gartrell Bill Galyon Charles Jennings Dwight Malcolm T. C. Mason C. T. Magill H. T. Miller W. H. Parsons Jack Sharp Ross Stephens George Thorpe

Fidelis Meeting At Central Baptist Sunday School

Home of Mrs. H. P. Hiester hosted the Fidelis class monthly gathering with Mrs. J. C. McMillian presiding. Members shared favorite Bible verses, L. L. Hobbs led prayer, Elmer Conway gave the devotion, and W. D. Elder reported finances. Social hour followed as guests Clyde Davis and Quann Mitchell joined other attendees.

H. P. Hiester Dearborn Fidelis Central Baptist Sunday School J. C. McMillian L. L. Hobbs Elmer Conway W. D. Elder

Mission Home League Meeting At Lawton City Mission

Mrs L B Lake opened with prayer at the Mission Home League gathering at Lawton City Mission 1210 Summit. Mrs Herbert Jones led song service, Mrs T L Leonard taught, and 52 women attended as Mrs C A Armstrong joined as a new member. A birthday party is planned for Friday January 27 at 1 30 p m with a weekly report by Mrs Glen noting league good deeds.

L. B. Lake Mission Home League Lawton City Mission Summit Herbert Jones T. L. Leonard Glen Leading League C. A. Armstrong

New Baby Has 10 Grandparents

Rae Ann Perry born January 10 at Lawton hospital is welcomed by ten grandparents. Parents are Mr. and Mrs. Earl Perry of Lawton. Grandparents include Mr. and Mrs. F. O. Peters of Chattanooga and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Perry of Frederick. Great grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Dalton of Chattanooga and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Peters of Faxon. Mrs. Walter Crow is the maternal great great grandmother.

Chattanooga Rae Ann Perry Lawton Hospital Earl Perry Lawton F. O. Peters Bill Perry Frederick Ora Nelson J. M. Dalton Frank Peters Faxon Walter Crow

Girls Auxiliary Elects Officers at Cameron Baptist Church

Sue Marsh was elected president of the Girls auxiliary of Cameron Baptist Women’s Missionary Union at a Wednesday church meeting. Kay Roberson became vice president. six month terms set. New officers include Marva Pruitt secretary and publicity Ginny Skinner mission study and librarian Dale Skinner program Sharon Robertson Ramona Parsons social committee Fleeta Pennington pianist Judy March music committee Kay Roberson and Marva Pruitt poster committee and historian Jayzelle Lyle treasurer and stewardship Sandy Jaye community mission. Sue Marsh led the program Prove Me Now with Dale Skinner Sharon Roberson and Ginny Skinner participating. Mrs Andrew Allen gave closing prayer.

Sue Marsh Cameron Baptist Women’s Missionary Union Kay Roberson Marva Pruitt Ginny Skinner Dale Skinner Sharon Robertson Ramona Parsons Fleeta Pennington Judy March Billie Jo Warren Jayzelle Lyle Sandy Jaye Sharon Roberson

Utility Club Has Program on Your Clothing Dollar

Mrs. Mark Landoll presided at Utility Home Demonstration meeting held at Mrs. W. J. Reinwand residence. Members answered roll with a new fabric choice, Willard Bentley led singing, E C McCormack gave devotional, minutes and treasurer reports were read, and March of Dimes noted. Feb 1 meeting set for 1 30 p m at Mrs. Bentley home with refreshments served.

Mark Landoll Comanche County W. J. Reinwand Willard Bentley E. C. McCormack

Shower Honors Mr Mrs Guess at Postnuptial Fete

A post-nuptial shower for Mr and Mrs Jack Guess was held at the home of Mr and Mrs M E Ritter Sr with games and refreshments. Co hosts included M E Ritter Sr and Jr Jasper Hannon and C M Lee. Gifts came from numerous friends including Dewey Shaw Ola Kerns Paul Jones Igor Rucko and many others with extended groups of attendees and relatives. Also noted were visitors Mrs Ella Kitchens and her brother-in-law Mr Leonard Gage of Littlefield Texas.

Cache M. E. Ritter Sr Jack Guess M. E. Ritter Jr Jasper Hannon C. M. Lee Dewey Shaw Ola Kerns Paul Jones Igor Rucko Ragen Stewart W. W. Wooten Dave Boydston Bill Cowan Everett Kerns Louie LaFountain Bobby Couch Roy Lee Couch Leonard Wimple R. H. Hollander Ralph Hare Carl Collingsworth Emil Woesner Pat Glennan Herbert Woesner Ken Maloy A. E. Petty Paul Simmons D. J. Patterson J. M. Tidwell Jr Kenneth Snider Knox Beall Bert Banks Pete Wynn Tommy Good Ben Hataway L. M. Norris Don Speigel Marvin Terry Fate Taylor Clay Clingan Lonnie Simmons R. L. Ray C. A. Vokins Jack Howenstine Ella Kitchens Leonard Gage Littlefield, Tex

Mrs Rose Mayo Partlow Attends Enid Book Demonstration

Mrs. Rose Mayo Partlow of 704 Columbia attended a Thursday demonstration in Enid on children's books led by Ada Richter, a well known writer of children's stories.

Rose Mayo Partlow Columbia Enid Ada Richter

Chattanooga Eastern Star installs officers in special ceremony

Mr. and Mrs. Howard Taylor were installed as worthy patron and matron of Chattanooga Chapter OES in a ceremony at the Masonic hall. Their children presented flowers as officers for the new year were named and additional officers including secretary treasurer conductress and chaplain were installed. A social hour followed with refreshments provided by a committee.

Chattanooga Howard Taylor Order of Eastern Star Masonic Hall Melba Georgia Shaw Taylor Kenneth Taylor Logan Hyder Othel Patton Woodrow Patton Keith Roberts Ed Meece W. J. Capshaw F. L. Bartholomew Marshall Jim Morrison Glenn Hagar Adah Jack McCary Ruth Claude Martin Ester G. H. Schumpert Martha J. C. Killgore Electa J. S. Humble Sentinel G. L. Bartholomew Mesdames Crum Ira Neal Othol Patton

Lake Michigan, the Only Great Lake Entirely in the U.S.

The sentence notes Lake Michigan as the sole Great Lake entirely within United States borders, distinguishing it from the other four which touch multiple countries.

Lake Michigan Great Lakes The United States

Valentine Party Slated By Club Shasta Daisy

Shasta Daisy club members met at Mrs. Nancy Peet’s home naming a new bulb to try this year during a round-table bulbs discussion. President Mrs. Paschal Austin led, and Mrs. Floyd Howell gave a prayer. Prizes went to Mrs. Joe Harrell for best kept 1955 yearbook and Mrs. Leonard Rainey for prettiest 1955 yearbook cover. A February 8 party at Mrs. Rainey’s home was planned.

Shasta Daisy Club Nancy Peet Monroe Joe Harrell Leonard Rainey

Also Mentioned on This Page

Busy Bees Literary Hears Review Wolverton Electric Co Brenda Burton Fairmont’s U.S.P Girls Auxiliary Mrs Andrew Allen Modern Landscape Company Sheridan Rd Lawton’s Garden Center Utility Club Morford Hills J. A. Pannell Mrs. Guess Pp & M RED Cross Ted Saval Kate Greenway Deliso Debs Carmelettes Gabardine O'Coats OES Chapter Martin’s Restaurant Cache Road Guy Biles Bill Williams Louis Sexton J. C. Clemons Clarence Ditmore Jack Terrell John Cooper John Davis Pat W. C. Bonnell
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