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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
6
Dorothy V Whipple argues children learn generosity early, detailing stages from infant self to sharing. She emphasizes responsive interactions, two-toy sharing, cooperative play, and family respect for rights, concluding with a scene of Jim presenting an apple pie to Daddy.
Twenty-three churches were represented at the Comanche-Cotton Baptist Associational Woman's Missionary Union rally and institute at Calvary Baptist Church Lawton. Attendees included 180 adults and 46 children. Mrs. Gerald R. Smith presided. The program centered on Spare Not with mornings devotions and hymn singing led by Roy Edwards and Mrs. T. W. Daniels. A nominating committee was named for next year's officers. Gold seal awards were given to societies that paid their apportions in full. A memorial service honored the late Mrs. Thomas High. A film strip on Indians followed lunch and teachers conducted missions studies with students in colorfully themed attire.
CHATTANOOGA Special Ladies Civic club members voted a 10 donation to the March of Dimes drive during a business session at Mrs. Cro s home. After Mrs Woodrow Patton presented a paper on Christianity refreshments were served. Attending were Mrs J M Gordon Ardmore and Mesdames Baugh Cummins Crow Dalton Hyder Humble Kerr Killgore Martin Minton McCary Patton Schumpert Stimpson and others.
Mrs Arthur Farrar led a Mary Elizabeth circle session titled Combining Our Efforts for Everlasting Peace during the Elgin Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service gathering at a member's home. Mrs Tommy Neel read scripture and Mrs Bill Revel offered the dismissal prayer after a 9 30 a m business session.
Whittier PTA approved a 50 dollar donation to defray expenses for a trip to the National Association for School Principals in Denver. Mrs. Helen McIntosh will attend March 5 to 8. Ed Cagle presided, with prayers and devotional by Rev. Richard Hopper. Minutes were approved. membership stood at 405. A play by Lawton high speech group followed, introducing Barbara Waid. An athletic club organization was proposed after the session.
George Stauffer of Cache was guest speaker at the Methodist Men's Fellowship covered dish dinner in the Elgin church parlor. Mac Lowe presided over a 7 p.m. meeting attended by Ira Neal, Arthur Farrar, M. R. Conrad, Bill Revel, C. G. Coffin, Charles Eads, Bob Bailey, Mac Harrison and many children plus Rev and Mrs A B Carson and numerous other guests.
Comanche county pairs Wayne Rowe and L. W. Long Jr. returned from the American National Cattlemen's convention in New Orleans where the Jan. 9 to 11 gathering used Jung hotel as headquarters. Mrs. Long serves as Oklahoma Cow Belles president, linking the women’s auxiliary to the state cattlemen’s group. Forty three Oklahomans attended the event. A joint meeting of Oklahoma Cow Belles and Cattlemen's Association is set for February 3 at the Skirvin hotel in Oklahoma City.
Howell school's new Dads club meets at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium. Police coffee and various auxiliaries hold 7 30 p m gatherings at Bryan's shop and Public Service building. Dozens of groups including Mesdames DeVore Ward Shakespeare Ellen Richards and many others schedule ostrichly varied events through afternoon and evening with meals, initiations, elections and concerts across Lawton venues.
Mrs. Margaret Cummins, local postmaster, will attend a postal seminar Friday and Saturday in Texarkana, Texas, where National Association of Postmasters members from Arkansas, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas will hear speakers. Area postmasters driving to the meeting with Mrs. Cummins include Charles Bolar of Gotebo and Mrs. Cordia Martin of Velma. Miss Lou Sparlin, Miss Lillian Ward, Miss Hallie Hanna and Mrs. Willie M. Patton returned Sunday afternoon from a weekend visit in Dallas, Texas.
Two new member couples Messrs and Mesdames Deep Burr and Donald Davenport were welcomed at the Square D Square Dance club meeting at the American Legion hall. Guest callers Fred Kisling Raymond Spratt and Bob Yates assisted Ernest Hunter. Col Eddie Shinkle noted forthcoming dances including polio and open dances in January at Binger Altus Ardmore and Oklahoma City. Sixteen member couples attended.
Mrs Eddie Morris and Fay Hillis won first prizes in golf at the 19th Hole club Sunday meeting at Lawton Golf and Country Club. Gene Dodson led a brief business session. Next meeting set for the third Sunday in February with hosts Mr and Mrs Willard Baker.
Mrs. Robert R. Henry district deputy of District 31 will visit Lawton chapter No. 82, Order of Eastern Star. Afternoon instruction for officers at 1 30 p m in the Masonic temple Blue room. Evening session at 7 30 p m after a 6 30 p m covered dish dinner in the DeMolay room. Mrs. Melvin Phelps leads the dinner with a reception after the night session.
Former Cityans Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Carter of Port O Connor Texas returned home Monday after a brief visit with their son in Lawton and daughter in Austin Texas. They previously resided in Lawton while he served at Fort Sill. Their son T Sgt E G Carter and daughter in law also live in Austin and have a baby girl Glynda Louise born January 7.
Antonio Sardinha Gomes died Monday at an alleged age of 128. He is survived by 14 children, 192 grandchildren, 80 great grandchildren, and two great great grandchildren.
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