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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1956
Page
7
Lawton P T A council at Washington elementary discussed spring plans at a 1 15 p m meeting attended by about 75 representatives. Activities include April 12 regional convention at Lawton High School auditorium and a February 20 luncheon at Garfield elementary with appointments for clinic, workshop, and Sunshine club duties.
Rev. W. S. Parish Jr. defined juvenile delinquency as ages eight to 18 failing in their duties to society during a Fort Sill Protestant Women’s Guild session at the New Post chapel. He cited group living, idle time, and lack of parental presence as factors, urging parents to be present and involved with their children.
The Telephone Wives auxiliary met at Mrs. Don J. Collier's home at 414 S. 23rd Place to plan a Valentine banquet at 7 p.m. on February 14 at Carl's restaurant. President Mrs. Robert Thompson led the session with refreshments after the business period. Co-hostesses were Mesdames John Coady and C. J. McAfee, in attendance with one guest, Mrs. LeRoy Carroll, and members including Mesdames O. L. Anderson, D. L. Colburn, Ray E. Douglas, L. D. Franklin, Buster Hackler, C. T. Holland, Claude Johnson, Gene Mayes, John B. Mitchell Jr., Philip R. Monsey, L. E. Morgan and A. C. Spillman.
Garfield PTA heard speaker Tay Moore describe an all American team as a family unit. Dr. Grant H. Neuteboom led the meeting with Lew Johnson introducing the guest. Minutes were read, a punch bowl and cups plus a spotlight were approved purchases, room counts announced, a polio drive film shown, and refreshments served.
Birthday anniversary of Homer High celebrated at a dinner party hosted by Mrs. High in Sterling. Attending were Mr and Mrs Ray High and family from Sterling along with Alton Wallace from Lawton Mrs Clyde Parks from San Marcos and Orie A High Jr from Jacksonville Fl.
Miss Leta Mae Smith will lead the Schubert Club program Dra ma Clothed in Music at 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the McMahon Memorial auditorium Metropolitan park. Mrs C R Ellsworth president will preside at a 2 p.m. executive board session ahead of the main meeting. Cakes will be sold to benefit the March of Dimes polio fund.
Bride-elect Miss Gay Way, of Stillwater, was feted at a prenuptial shower in the parlor of First Christian church. Hosts were Miss Patti Goodin and Miss Carol Crossland. White chrysanthemums graced the lace table as punch and cookies were served. guests included Julia Fullerton, Phoebe Burnett, Nancy Collins, Gwen de Gruchy, Janette Hanes, Janice Hanes, Doris Joyner, Gail Ewing, Carroll Hawkins, Shirley Ray, Margie Crawford and Peggy Elledge. also Mesdames Henry Gold, Richard T. Hopper, George Lewis, Carl Crossland, George B. Lutz, Charles Nelson and Howard Way.
Out of town relatives joined local family in Lawton to honor Mrs. Anna Maurer on her 100th birthday. Born January 13, 1856 in Butler county Ohio, she long served in the Methodist church and Sunday school. Guests included Emma Aydelette San Francisco Aubrey Stammer Tujunga Barbara Leonard Danville J B Heinz Longview Thomas Stammer and family Julie Thomas Aubrey Francis Heinz Chilocco with others from California Texas Ohio and Indiana.
Plans for a regional Parent-Teacher Association one day convention will be set Wednesday in Lawton at the new Lawton high school auditorium. Representatives from city P-TA units meet at 10 a.m. at 414 Euclid to plan the event, with Mrs. Frederic G. Hammond presiding as general convention chairman.
Newlywed Sr and Mrs Carrell Melton Barrow Jr were honored at a post nuptial shower and reception at the home of Mr and Mrs George S Bridges 1815 N 23rd Co hosts included Mesdames Morris Walker J R Harper Jack Clare Ed Goodgson Ben Hoyt Edwin Hood Albert Martin and Bridges Barrow the former Anita Dayton daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Dayton 1107 Cherry wed Lt Barrow Jan 1 at Archer City Texas He is stationed at Fort Sill and is son of Mr and Mrs Carrell M Barrow Sr Guests were welcomed with turquoise and coral decor and a three tiered cake with a miniature couple. music included performances by Mary Estelle Clare Rita Tozier and others.
A personal shower for Mrs Vic Biazzio was hosted by friends and relatives at the home of Mr and Mrs Charles J Curley 1735 Ferris Burkburnett Texas Co hosts and guests attended A pink and blue decor event with games and refreshments Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Abner Coosewon and Bob McConnell Winners presented prizes Guest list includes Carol Biazzio Nona Mae Hines Diane Sue McConnell Norma Sue Martin and other local residents
Chattanooga special report: Mr. and Mrs. Harned Bain announce the birth of their daughter Vicki Lynn on January 13 at a Lawton hospital. The family also includes siblings Mary Margaret, four. Donnie, three. and Bobby, about 18 months. Paternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Bain of Chattanooga. Maternal grandmother is Mrs. Mary Harris of Lawton, with great grandmother Mrs. R. L. Bain of Clarendon, Texas.
Lawton chapter of the Daughters of American Revolution heard John D. Shoemaker superintendent of city schools discuss federal aid to education noting Russia spends more on education than the United States He explained federal funds are now in general revenue and appropriations must come from the State Legislature The meeting included a regent report a Colonial guest day tea committee appointments and nominations plans with several guests and members present.
The nominating committee was appointed at a regular meeting of First Presbyterian Women’s Organization Circle II in Mrs. Lloyd Aurell’s home at 1004 Dearborn. Mrs. Vernon Greer presided as chairman. E. L. Richardson, Scott, and Mamie Lee Epperson were named to the nominating committee for new officers to be installed in May. Adelaide Fox led the devotional and Malcom Oswalt ran the study period.
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