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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1953

Page

5

Centenary WSCS Circles Begin New Bible Study Sessions

Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service circles start a new study from Toward Understanding the Bible by Dr. Georgia Harkness. Circles I to VII meet in homes with hosts, devotions, business sessions, and group lessons led by assigned teachers and circle chairmen.

Georgia Harkness Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Circles W. W. Easley Circle I George Pierson Baltimore Circle F. L. Yarbro T. H. Ball WSCS Robert F. Naylor Beulah Burgess James A. Black Robert Brock Walter D. Ford Sr Bertha Ochsner L. Wrightsman Fred Klack R. B. Stewart Circle II E. B. Dunlap Circle Mesdames E. H. Acker R. R. Connor T. P. Brammer Frank Hurt J. H. Hoskins Walter Hutchins H. W. Hammond Abe March J. R. Montgomery Pearl Pendergraft R. W. Porter J. B. Peace Campbell Russell A. E. Richardson J. J. Walton Sam Williams Rosa Wilson John Wimberly S. Ninth Dillard Wiseman Floyd Jackson Liberty J. G. Anderson J. W. Berryman W. E. Cox C. C. Clothier D. R. Grimes J. C. Harper F. E. Lawrence Jess Percival W. E. Provine O. H

Lawton Garden Club Elects New Officers at Meeting

Mrs. M E Olmstead presided as the Lawton Garden Club held a 10 am session at Mrs. W J Porter 816 Gore. New officers named include Mrs. James G True president and Mrs. Curtis Pennington vice president. Mrs. Paul Harris joined as new member. A polio coffee will be hosted by Mrs F W Hammond.

John W. Tyree Lawton Garden Club W. J. Porter Gore F. W. Hammond M.E. Olmstead Paul Harris Robert E. Williams James G. True Curtis Pennington E. K. Caldwell Hammond James Wallace George Barber G. B. Carden J. M. Bakley Sam Maddux E. Brent Mitchell Granvil Pennington Arville Sanders Walter Smith T. B. Wildman

Odd Fellows Benefit Event Planned at Fletcher High School

The Odd Fellows announce a pancake supper and game night to raise funds for a new hall. The event is set for Thursday January 22 at the Fletcher High School auditorium. Tickets are on sale at local shops including the Ritz theater Hill Webb Zike's cleaners Persons grocery and Castleman's store.

Fletcher Odd Fellows Fletcher High School Odd Fellows Ritz Theater Hill & Webb Zike’s Cleaners Erson’s Castleman’s Fletcher

Wesleyan Guild Enjoys Program at First Methodist Church

Wesleyan Service Guild met at the First Methodist church with Mrs. Raymond L. Gensman leading a program on the study books Sow ing Seeds of Kindness and Lend ing A Helping Hand. Rev. J. J. Stowe Jr led a devotional on Surface Christianity in the pastor's absence. Minutes were read by Miss Clethea Wildey, treasurer Leta Smith reported, and The Lord's Prayer closed the session. Hostesses Clara Lee Mahaffy and Clethea Wildey served refreshments. Attending were special guest Mrs. J. T. Bruss and numerous members and friends.

Raymond L. Gensman Wesleyan Service Guild First Methodist Church H. B. Easton J. J. Stowe Jr Clethea Wildey Leta Smith Clara Lee Mahaffay J. T. Bruss Lillie Mae Frazier Gladys Fulbright Helen Hackett Frances King Edythe Adams Ruth Ellen Barry Florabelle Helvey Bernard Montgomery A. C. Rippey Peter Starns Laura Wells

Army Brats Club Meeting At 1416 N 24th

Lucile Cowles presided at a gathering of the Army Brats club hosted by Major and Mrs. A. C. Meier at 1416 North 24th. Attendees included Rae Clark, Sandra Clark, Karol Fisher, Becky Harloff, Phyllis Hodge, Sidne Koons, Nancy Oswald, Liz Ryan, Sue Washburn, and Gretchen as hostess. The session outlined forthcoming events.

A. C. Meier N. 24Th Army Brats Club Gretchen Lucile Cowles Rae Clark Sandra Clark Karol Fisher Becky Harloff Phyllis Hodge Sidne Koons Nancy Oswald Liz Ryan Sue Washburn

Union Valley Quilting Club Holds All Day Session

Union Valley Home Demonstration club met for an all day quilting session at I. W. W. Miller s home. A covered dish luncheon was served at noon. Next meeting set for Jan 28 with Mrs. oO. Runnels. Attendees included James Cook A P Daubenspeck O F Kerns O P Langdon Clay Miller O M Runnels J M Worley and several children.

Union Valley Home Demonstration Club I. W. W. Miller Oo. Runnels Mesdames James Cook A. P. Daubenspeck O. F. Kerns O. P. Langdon Clay Miller O. M. Runnels J. M. Worley

Bride Shower Honors Mrs James Hudderston in Chattanooga

A post nuptial shower for Mrs James Hudderston was hosted in the home economics room with co hostesses, refreshments, and a lace table display. A long list of co hosts and gift givers from local families and the Church of Christ participated, recognizing the bride and her new status.

Western Reserve Acreage and Bounds

The Western Reserve comprises 3 666 921 acres embracing a strip about 50 miles wide along Lake Erie from Sandusky Ohio to Pennsylvania.

Western Reserve Lake Erie Sandusky, O Pennsylvania

Rehearsal Dinner Compliments Corbin-English Wedding Party

Grace Marie English and Edward Dean Corbin were feted at a rehearsal dinner in Sweetwater Texas hosted by Mr and Mrs Morris Walker at 1142 Sycamore. Attendees included the English family wedding party, honor attendants from Abilene and Lueders, candlelighters, flower girl and ring bearers, with minister Isbell and soloist O Nan.

Grace Marie English Edward Dean Corbin Sweetwater Texas Morris Walker Sycamore Mesdames Dolph Kidd Albert Martin E. E. English James Hooker Abilene Blanche Massad Bob Wilkerson Lueders Faye LaRue Beverly Stanton Paul Sprague Ian Smith Yvonne Rust Trent Rust Kathy McKinzey A. V. Isbell

Groups State Supper Party Celebrates Eighth Birthday

During a joint American War Dads and auxiliary meeting at the American Legion hall Seventh and East, the auxiliary plans a 7 p.m. January 26 covered dish supper and canasta party to celebrate its eighth birthday. Proceeds will fund a birthday project at the national office. A towel shower for the auxiliary was discussed with attendees including L B Johnson O D G Gelvin Jack Trenary and H D Hastings.

American Legion Hall Auxiliary Messrs. and Mesdames L. B. Johnson O. D.G. Gelvin Jack Trenary H. D. Hastings

Mrs Honeycutt Heads PNG Club Meeting

Mrs Honeycutt was installed as president of the Past Noble Grands club at Mrs Schlein’s home. Officers installed include Hal Falk second vice president Allie Young treasurer and Lucy Gosset secretary. The group voted to provide refreshments at Theta Rho Girls club installation on January 21 at the IOOF hall.

William J. Schlein M. C. Dillingham Noble Grands Club Theta Rho IOOF Bertha Chapman R. T. Craig

Mrs. B. Williams Shower Honoree at Home Event

A personal shower for Mrs. Billy Williams was hosted by Mrs. Clarence Hensley at 1609 Lawton at 7 30 p m on Thursday with Mrs. Tommy Brown as co hostess Refreshments were served from a lace covered table Attendees and gift givers included Mesdames L C Head A Stringer Bob Stockton Donald Meyers Ted W Head Lee Asbury G A Williams C R McNeill Dale Brunner Walter Truex and Mesdames Arthur McCloy Paul Hollis B A Allison and Misses Virginia Willette Dieanne Tomas and Jacquetta Ballou

Billy Williams Clarence Hensley Lawton Tommy Brown L. C. Head A. Stringer Bob Stockton Donald Meyers Ted W. Head Lee Asbury G. A. Williams C. R. McNeill Dale Brunner Walter Truex Arthur McCloy Paul Hollis B. A. Allison Virginia Willette Dieanne Tomas Jacquetta Ballou

Bel Canto Club Continues Study of La Traviata

The Bel Canto club of Cyril and Fletcher held a January meeting at Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Oberle to study Verdi's La Traviata. Co hosts were Mrs. H. C. McAninch and several members assisted with the program and business session led by Miss Virginia Collier. Plans were set for a second concert series featuring Mil dred Anderson on January 19 in Cyril and a performance for the Cyril Rotary.

R. Helsel A. W. Skelton Virginia Collier Mildred Anderson University of Oklahoma Norman Cyril Cyril Rotary Club Virgil Black E. S._ Rutledge Lexington Neb Miss Antrim

Mamie Eisenhower Inaugural Gown By Nettie Rosenstein

New York report that Mrs. Dwight D. Eisenhower will wear a rose pink poult de soie gown for the inaugural balls designed by Nettie Rosenstein with Neiman Marcus providing the dress. Designers Hattie Carnegie and Mollie Parnis showcase grey ensembles as part of her wardrobe. Fashion experts call her a pace-setter and among the most style-conscious first ladies.

Gay Pauley New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Mamie Nettie Rosenstein Neiman-Marcus Dallas Tex Mrs. Eisenhower White House Hattie Carnegie Mollie Parnis Miss Parnis Carnegie Tinker

Oklahoma City bond sales rise in 1952 total

Oklahoma City small federal savings bond purchases rose by 4 506 075 in 1952, reaching a total of 43 279 333. State bond sales director S C Bray reported the year showed gains over 1951 when sales totaled 38 773 258.

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