Holiday train trip, old relics, and a German surprise
O C Darling and wife return from a two week Buffalo trip visiting family and Niagara Falls in a winter wonderland. Miss Lydia Blount shows heirlooms in Lawton including 1865 Lincoln funeral copy, 1812 pistol, and 200 year old linen. Col and Mrs Mangum hear from Lt Bob Mangum in Hanau Germany guiding plans for a spring visit to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. C. Darling
Buffalo
N. Y
Lydia J. Blount
Comanche County
American Red Cross
Northville
Mich
Chicago Weekly Journal
Lincoln
R. Grant Mangum Sr
N. 16Th
Germany
Bob Mangum Jr
20Th Artillery Division
Hanau
Bob
Mangums
Golden Wedding Anniversary for Mr and Mrs Zimmerman
Mr and Mrs Zimmerman celebrated a golden wedding with two courtesies in Lawton Oklahoma one open house 2 to 5 pm and a family buffet. Attendees included grandchildren presiding at the guest register and guests from multiple towns. The couple Mary Miller born 1888 in France and Jake Zimmerman born 1866 in Germany married 1906 and moved to Oklahoma. Officiating minister was Joseph Friesen at Hydro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Zimmerman
Kingsbury
Barbara Lanman
Gloria Stevens
Jim Getkin
Charlotte Lanman
Lloyd Barker
Reuben Zimmerman
Julius Zimmerman
Roy Zimmerman
Alvin Zimmerman
Mesdames
Otis Stevens
Lester Lanman
Lawton
Rowe Craig
Walpy
Joe Zimmerman
Hyro
Mary Miller
France
Germany
Joseph Friesen
Hydro
Buffet Dinner Held at Lanman Home for Zimmerman Guests
A buffet dinner honoring Mr and Mrs Jake Zimmerman was hosted at the Lanman residence of Mr and Mrs Lester Lanman 1311 Dearborn. Floral arrangements graced the fete as immediate family and close relatives attended. Rotary Anns plan a luncheon gathering at 12 30 p m Monday at Hotel Lawtonian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Zimmerman
Lester Lanman
Dearborn
Rotary Anns
Hotel Lawtonian
Community notes and club updates from local page
A housekeeper praised by neighbors hosts visiting relatives from Carmel California and San Antonio Texas. Lawton High graduate Sandra Friman named treasurer of Zeta Tau Alpha at Oklahoma A M Stillwater. John Denney’s Book and Play Review club report praised. No dues for returning members. review dates February 9 March 8 April 12 at 1 30 PM at the McMahon Foundation building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Velva Walz
N. 23Rd
Steve Crouch Jr
Stephen
Carmel
Calif
Bill Hewett
Douglas
San Antonio
Tex
Sandra Friman
Lawton
Oklahoma A&m College
Stillwater
Zeta Tau Alpha
Glen O. Frimian
Lake
John Denney
Book & Play Review Club
Treasury
McMahon Foundation
Mrs. Halsey Burns Hosts WMS Social at Paradise Valley
Paradise Valley Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Halsey Burns home to plan a January 27 social. The Royal Service program titled We Give unto Thine Own was presented. Quilt blocks were sewn during the social hour after the business session. two guests and eight members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paradise Valley Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society
Halsey Burns
Open House Today Marks Dowlens Anniversary in Walters
Golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Dowlen celebrated with an open house today from 2 to 5 p.m. at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jay F. Smith northeast of Walters. Sons and daughters host, no formal invitations sent, friends invited. The couple married January 14 1906 in Comanche then Indian Territory and have resided northeast of Walters. Dowlen moved from Vernon Texas to Walters in 1902. Eight grandchildren and one great grandchild. Music by Richard and Bill Smith, refreshments hosted by R. L. Harris and Sherri Fisk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walters
Sam Dowlen
Jay F. Smith
Smith
Eric Miller
Gainesville
Tex
J. A. Dowlen
Atoka
Mitt Dowlen
Loveland
Comanche
Indian Territory
Dowlen
Nelson Carter
A. A. Carter
Mesdames C. V. Smith
Edd Terry
J. M. Cooper
Joe Smithers
Program Given At WMS Meeting Highland Baptist Church
The Royal Service program for the Woman's Missionary Society was held at 1815 Taylor, home of Mrs. Randolph Hix. Theme was We Give Thee but Thine Own. Presenters were Mesdames M. E. Bridges L C Head Paul McPherson Alpha Powers and Elizabeth McPherson. Bridges gave the closing meditation Head led the closing prayer. Refreshments served to those present including Mrs. Harley Willingham and two new members Mesdames Fay Clopton and Kenneth Bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Missionary Society of Highland Baptist Church
Randolph Hix
Taylor
M. E. Bridges
L. C. Head
Paul McPherson
Alpha Powers
Elizabeth McPherson
March Of Dimes Donation Voted At Club Meeting
Women’s club members voted a 5 donation to the March of Dimes fund during an all day session hosted by Mrs. John Woods at 1516 C. A covered dish luncheon accompanied the gathering which began at 11 a.m. The group also approved moving the monthly meeting to the second Tuesday. Guests included Mrs. Lee Clark and Mrs. Maggie Hollis along with Mesdames Ray Allison, Warren Baty, Irene Goode, Arch Nelson and Lena Williams. Wayne Brown will attend the Oklahoma Restaurant association convention in Oklahoma City Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Telephone Women’s Club
March of Dimes Fund
John Woods
Lee Clark
Frederick
Maggie Hollis
Mesdames Ray Allison
Warren Baty
Irene Goode
Arch Nelson
Lena Williams
Wayne Brown
Hotel Lawtonian
Oklahoma Restaurant Association
Oklahoma City
Tomorrow's Vision of Art program at Lawton High
Art group members of the Lawton branch AAUW schedule a 7 30 p m group program in the homemaking parlor at Lawton high school. Junior Service league members prepared the showing and will explain the art work this year. Mrs W A Stephen chairs the Art group committee assisted by Mesdames Orville D Pope J D Howard Leonard Wilson and Miss Carrie Fisher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
American Association of University Women
Lawton High School
Kick-Off Polio Coffee Begins Chain Of Events
Women from Comanche county gathered in Lawton for the annual kick-off coffee to support the county polio drive. Held at Hotel Lawtonian from 10 a.m. to 12 noon, the event featured a hostess chain plan with each guest promising another coffee. Gifts from local merchants and a red carnation centerpiece highlighted the fundraiser, chaired by Mrs. Kenneth Little with co-chairman Mrs. Robert P. Dennis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche County
Lawton
Hotel Lawtonian
Gilbert Woods Pharmacy
Hopkins Hair Styling
la Verne Women’s Shop
Lawton Meat Supply
Mr. Cecil
Kenneth Little
Robert P. Dennis
Homer Hise
Sharon Hise
Elgin
Thelma Talla
F. Jack Allen
Harold Anderson
Ross Baker
Hugh Bish
J. C. Brubaker
Avalo V. Caldwell
Joe Capshaw
Glen Dutcher
Harold English
Joe Ford
Jay Dee Fountain
Charles Graybill
E. R. Godfrey
Harold W. Hallett
Robert B. Lewis
John Persinotti
Orville D. Pope
W. R. Snook
Carl Stephens
James Story
W. F. Shepard
Carless Tubbs
D. L. Wigington
Dave Zorbis
Betrothal Told for Nancy McAninch and Jimmy Cooprider
Mr and Mrs H C McAninch of Cyril announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter Nancy to Jimmy Dean Cooprider. The ceremony is set for 8 p m Saturday January 28 at Britton Methodist church with Rev E T Cooprider and Rev J B Cooprider officiating. Nancy is a Cyril High School graduate and Oklahoma City University sophomore active in Independent Students association and Future Teachers of America. Jimmy is a Lindsay High School alumnus and a Central State College junior in Edmond, member of the Industrial Arts club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. McAninch
Cyril
Nancy
Jimmy Dean Cooprider
P.m
Britton Methodist Church
E. T. Cooprider
N. Olie
Oklahoma City
J. B. Cooprider
Cyril High School
Oklahoma City University
Independent Students Association
Future Teachers of America
Lindsay High School
Central State College
Edmond
Also Mentioned on This Page
Lucile Creswell
Potter
Woman's Page
J. W. Baker
Canada
Niagara Falls
Miss Blount
Vermont
Michigan
St. Louis
Lawton, Miss Blount
Mrs. Zimmerman
Mark Golden
Zimmerman
States
Joe Miller
Jon R
Okemah
Sarah Peugh
Wray Cantlon
Mesdames Emma Riddle
Lydia Clark
Tulsa
Joe Ross
Locust Grove
W. R. Holderman
Chateau
Lena Blum
Minnie Blum
Weatherford
Fred Fisher
Duncan
Wilma Staples
Amos Miller
Alva Swartzentruber
John Blum
Julius Miller
Alvin Schantz
W. C. Schantz
John Detweiler
Lavina Switzer
Marie Switzer
Melvin Crawford
Dave Switzer
Thomas
C. B. Stevens
Martha Stevens
Ernest Burchman
Bernell Gilbert’s Pharmacy
Lanman
Niu
Tabu
Bernell
Gilbert’s Pharmacy
Gore
J. P. Reigh
Bertie Fritts
Vernon
C. M. Dowlen
Canyon
Tom Dowlen
Amarillo
Belle Holiday
Joe Crawford
Janiece Dowlen
Richard and
Bill Smith
Mesdames R. L. Harris and
Sherri Fisk
Mrs
March of Dimes
Melton
Clifford’s
C Avenue
Gorham Sterling
China
Crystal
Nancy McAninch
Jimmy D. Cooprider
The
Industrial Arts Club
Marler’s Pet Shop
Mhley Richardsds
Lawton, Oklahoma
Fashions
Alise Confidential
Formifit
Summer
Orham Sterling
Traade
Taxinel
Gorham
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