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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1947

Page

5

World Missionary Society program at Central Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary Society at Central Baptist Church held a Thursday session introducing this year’s study The World's People Today with a Bible centered program. Edith McCrary led the Bible study One God and One World while members explored Animism Hinduism Buddhism Confucianism Muhammadism Catholicism and other faiths with demonstrations. The meeting featured new hymns and a summary on God’s message for all people followed by a brief business meeting and fellowship hour.

Central Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Society Edith McCrary WMS Jesus 5. V. Carmichael James Joan WL Pitts Fatisnes C. C. Cuthbertson Lewis Mathew Henry Harvey Henry Harvey, Jr Carmichael Byars Walter Minn EK. Caldwell Mra R. Chaffin O. C. Aubrey M. M. Dodson R. O. Ward Jerry Caudell Eugene Moore WW. G. Patterson Russell Dill A. L. Stringer L. B

Display Of War Souvenirs At Army Wives Luncheon

War souvenirs from Germany Belgium Corea and China attracted attention at the army wives luncheon at Fourth and B USO. The display included Adolf Hitler silverware a 200 year old tea service a Japanese flag a mother of pearl jewel box a Japanese scrapbook robes and more. 35 women attended with new members. Announcements listed weekly activities bowling sewing circle textile and wood crafts cooking for foreign war brides knitting and crocheting classes.

Germany Belgium Corea China USO Adolf Hitler Tve Joyce Wise Albert Childs Vera Perlman Carmen Ramsde Grover Thomas

Union Valley Club Meets With Mrs Victor Jenson

Union Valley Home Demonstration club met January 22 at Mrs Victor Jenson's home with Miss Louise Perkinson presenting a children's clothing demonstration. Vice president Mrs J C Robinson led the business session planning a February 14 Valentine party at Mrs Langdon's home. Members and visitors attended. next meeting set at Mrs Calvin's home.

Louise Perkinson Comanche County Union Valley Home Demonstration Club Victor Jenson HE. A. Kern E. W. Port Jr Carl Livingston H. Roo O. F. Kern F. L. Calvin B. Barker Chuck Smith Tim Smith Calvin

Two Members Give Program At Entre Nous Club Meeting

Mrs J Hale Hdwards and Mrs Milton Keating presented the program at the Entre Nous club meeting held Wednesday afternoon in the home of Mrs Milo Tague 801 Bell Mrs I V Johnson president conducted a short business meeting The topic was Government Is a Contrivance Of Human Wisdom To Provide For Human Wants Mrs Keating discussed current government issues as outlined by President Truman and state objectives outlined by Gov Roy Turner Mrs Edwards followed with her part explaining the working of our government Roll call was answered with current events Several members attended as listed and Mrs Paul P Palmer was a guest with Mrs Edwards

J. Hale Hdwards Milton Keating Entre Nous Club Milo Tague Bell Mra. I. V. Johnson Keating Truman Roy Turner Edwards J. B. Forbess HE. B. Dunlap W. F. Barber E. ©. Neptune J. C. Harper Frank V. Wright J. T. Bruss B. K. Caldwell H. B. Turner

World Day Of Prayer Planned For Feb 21 In Lawton

The Lawton Federation of Church Women met at Mrs. Len Tillerson home to plan World Day of Prayer set for February 21 at Beal Heights Presbyterian Church from 2 10 to 3 30 p m. The event marks observance by women of all denominations worldwide during Lent. Committee chairs announced literature posters and program and music details. Attending included Mrs. D J Byamer and several local church women.

Lawton ‘Federation of Church Women Len Tillerson D. J. Byamer Tillerson Federation Lawton Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Beth

Barbara Webb Celebrates Eighth Birthday at Home

Barbara Webb marked her eighth birthday Tuesday afternoon at her parents home 1105 B. A small group joined games and refreshments after school. Prizes went to Joan God love and Carlene Crow. Guests included Carolyn Cole Gill Babbitt Patsy Horton Judy Barnes. Mrs Webb was helped by sons Ronnie and Bill in serving cake and sandwiches in pink and white.

Barbara Webb Jackson Webb Joan Godlove Carlene Crow Carolyn Cole Gill Babbitt Patsy Horton Judy Barnes

New Members Added To Army Brat Club Fort Sill

Misa Betty Daley and Miss Dar lyne Manning were installed as members of the Army Brat club at a recent Fort Sill meeting in the home of Miss Anna De Shazo Corsages were presented the new members. Later the girls dined at the officers' club with attendees including Miss Pr itcia Hallack Miss Carolyn Williams Miss Virginia Mace Miss Pat Daley Miss Sherry Evans Miss Jetta Jorgensen Miss Roberta Ann Ford and Mrs Powell club mother.

Misa Betty Daley Darlyne Manning Army Brat Club Anna de Shazo Fort Sill Officers’ Club Pritcia Hallack Carolyn Williams Virginia Mace Pat Daley Sherry Evans Jetta Jorgensen Roberta Ann Ford Powell

Church Circle Meets With Mrs J M Stephens

The Mildred Cox circle of the First Baptist church met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs J M Stephens at 802 S Second. Mrs E M Galliher presided over the business meeting and Mrs Ed Rogers assisted.

J. M. Stephens Mildred Cox First Baptist Church E.M. Galliher Ed. Rogers

Officers Elected And Members Named At WMU Meeting

Mrs. George Meyer was elected secretary treasurer and Mrs. K. F. McClain named WMU president. A ten hour session closed the business meeting with attendees including Mrs. W. L. Casey, Mrs. L. C. White, Mrs. T. W. Rothwell, Mrs. Mattie Wilson, Mrs. Inez Palmer, Mrs. Charles Goins, Mrs. W. R. Ray and Mrs. Otis Branson.

George Meyer K. F. McClain WMU W. L. Casey L. C. White T.W. Rothwell Mattie Wilson Inez Palmer Charles Goins W. R. Ray Otis Branson

Mrs J W Redeker Returns from Kansas City Visit

Mrs J W Redeker of 702 Columbia returned from a 10 day stay with relatives in Kansas City Missouri. She was accompanied by her sister Mrs Guy Mills of Oklahoma City. En route home they had lunch with Mrs Fred Hudaby in Tulsa, a former Lawtonian.

J. W. Redeker Golumbia Kansas City Guy Mills Oklahoma City Fred Hudaby Tulsa

Miss Jacquie Finch Leaves For California Visit

Miss Jacquie Finch paid a departing courtesy and Miss Sue Worthen hosted a buffet for guests. Finch, who had been in town with her sister Mrs. R. G. Mangum Jr., left for Redwood City, California, to live with her mother Mrs. Helen Finch. Guests presented gifts to Miss Finch including Melda Williams, Nancy Click, Ella Valdez, Doris Sutton, Helen Jarvis, Mary Ann Torbet, Merion Russell, and others.

Jacquie Finch Sue Worthen Doris Sutton Helen Jarvis Mary Ann Torbet Merion Russell

Local Pageant Contestants Named in Listing

Peggy Catlett and a group of contestants including Miss Bebe Love Miss Helen McCrory Miss Jan Gartrell Miss Betty Jonson Miss Pat Burnett Miss Beth Becker Miss Rute Cockrill Miss Ann Mathieson and Miss Marilyn Nauman are listed as participants in the upcoming pageant.

Peggy Catlett Bebe Love Helen McCrory Jan Gartrell Betty Jonson Pat Burnett Beth Becker Rute Cockrill Ann Mathieson Marilyn Nauman

Theta Rho Girls Club Tea at Carter Home

The Theta Rho Girls Club affiliated with the Rebekah lodge will host a tea Sunday afternoon from two to four o'clock in the home of Mrs. C. W. Carter in Garfield. Mothers of the girls and Rebekah lodge members will attend as guests of the organization.

Theta Rho Carter Rebekah Lodge C. W. Carter Garfield

State Orchards Damaged By Severe January Cold Wave

Oklahoma City January reports from the state department of agriculture say January’s cold weather ruined fruit orchards and small grain crops. Nurserymen fear buds on peach and apple trees were killed, according to Joe Scott, president of the state board of agriculture.

Oklahoma City State Department of Agriculture Joe ©. Scott State Board of Agriculture Nurgerymen

Gateway of the Sun Monolithic Door Described near La Paz

Archaeologists report the Gateway of the Sun at Tlabuanaco near La Paz Bolivia features a single stone door measuring about 16 feet in width 11 feet in height and nearly a yard thick. The doorway bears elaborate carvings revealing ancient ceremonial significance and advanced stonework of the site.

Tlabuanaco la Paz Bolivia

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