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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1953

Page

4

Dimes Ugly Man Contest Extended at Fort Sill

The March of Dimes Ugly Man contest at Fort Sill is extended three days at the request of post personnel. Mary Pokorny announces final tabulations will occur Monday at Norton-Kitchens Buick. Lions auctions raised funds for the cause, and a charity basketball game is set for Cameron gym with plans for a Valentine ladies night and Golden Gloves district tournament at Fort Sill.

Fort Sill Mary Pokorny Sill Business & Professional Women’s Club Kiwanis and Optimist Lion T. A Phil’’ Hamra March of Dimes Ugly Man Hamra Lions Club Earl Simmons Herb Thomas Cameron Jess Thompson Lions Tom Ward Eugene L. Bowman New American Business Club Cameron Gym Old South Tommy Kizer Co. M. Swabb Frank Rainbolt

Missing Countyan Found in Texas

Joe Sanders, 67, missing since January 3 or 4, was located at his brother’s home in Coleman, Texas. Sheriff’s officials said Sanders had likely been at the brother’s house since he disappeared, and he had been taken to Chickasha over two weeks ago, not seen in the area since.

Joe Sanders Lake Lawtonka Coleman Tex Everett Hale Sanders Chickasha

Death of Konstantine Volkov Reported in Moscow

Moscow papers report the death of Konstantine Volkov aged 64 a longtime central committee official in the Soviet Communist party for 21 years described as a responsible worker his passing marks a long service to the party with no further details provided.

Moscow Konstantine Volkov Soviet Communist Party Central Committee

Brownie Troop 12 Explores Painting Techniques

Brownie Troop 12 met at Mrs. R. A. DeSalvo’s home 301 I to study painting with fingerpaint. Mrs. Leroy Lynch aided the session and refreshments were served to Shirley Kay Nolen Janell De Salvo Donna Golden Elaine Lynch Lathera Messick Anna Marie Scarbrough Sandra Bennett Shirley Roth and Sarita Prichard.

Brownie Troop 12 R. A. DeSalvo Leroy Lynch Shirley Kay Nolen Janell DeSalvo Donna Golden Elaine Lynch Lathera Messick Anna Marie’ Scarbrough Sandra Bennett Shirley Roth Sarita Prichard

Troop 27 Enjoys Games and Dancing Meeting

Brownie Troop 27 under leader Mrs. W. C. Kennedy at 1808 Hoover held outdoor games and folk dancing. New member Karen Lake joined as Judy Moore Pamela Ann Williams Barbara Zwick Nancy Burns Jackie Hillihan Judy Dent Gayle Shaw Mary Katherine Kennedy Sylvia Cummings Denise Harvey and Bernice Page were named.

TROOP Brownie Troop 27 W. C. Kennedy Hoover Karen Lake Judy Moore Pamela Ann Williams Barbara Zwick Nancy Burns Jackie Hillihan Judy Dent Gayle Shaw Mary Kathrine Kennedy Sylvia Cummings Denise Harvey Bernice Page

Troop 21 Hosts Game Session With Brownie Troop 20

Following the regular meeting, Brownie Troop 20 led by Mrs. R L Barrett at 1506 S Seventh enjoyed a game session. Attending were Sue Jones Jenne Baker Carol James Willie Jean Hunter Rosalie Barrett Billie Margaret Pursley Donna Kay Vaughan and Judy Perkins.

Troop 21 Brownie Troop 20 R. L. Barrett Sue Jones Jenne Baker Carol James Willie Jean Hunter Rosalie Barrett Billie Margaret Pursley Donna Kay Vaughan Judy Perkins

Brownie Troop 9 Sells Coin Purses at McKinley School

Brownie Troop 9 met at McKinley School to sell coin purses. Leader Mrs Charles M Bailey and co leader Mrs Leo D Johns supervised with members Janey Templeton Betty Jean Beavers Mary Humphries Sharon Carter Avanda Demeter Judith Beckett Letita Motah Jane Anthony Sandy Morey Betty Fisher Linda Mathis Florence Ellis Lee Franklin Sally Williams.

Brownie Troop 9 McKinley School Charles M. Bailey Leo D. Johns Janey Templeton Betty Jean Beavers Mary Humphries Sharon Carter Avanda Demeter Judith Beckett Letita Motah Jane Anthony Sandy Morey Betty Fisher Linda Mathis Florence Ellis Lee Franklin Sally Wilams

Billfolds Laced By Brownie Troop Folk Dance Night

A Brownie troop staged a community event after laced billfolds were found in a local venue. The gathering featured a folk dance, drawing participants and onlookers for a social evening.

Brownie Troop Mem

Brownie Troop 21 Meeting at McKinley School

Members of Brownie Troop 21 at McKinley School met with leader Mrs. Charles M. Bailey and co leader Mrs. Jack M Crich. Refreshments followed for Carol Bradford Dora Dreskin Beverly Smith Sidney L Evans Linda Crich and Paula Jim.

Bers McKinley School Charles M. Bailey Jack M. Crich Carol Bradford Dora Dreskin Beverly Smith Sidney L. Evans Linda Diana Crich Paula Jim

Valentine Napkins Made by Troop 28

Brownie Troop 28 met with Mrs J T Thomas at 2144 Lincoln. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Jackie Fletcher Kit Henry Linda Campbell Ruth Ann Thomas Sharon Stephens Pamela Boller and Gwendolyn Sims.

Valentine Troop 28 Brownie J. T. Thomas Lincoln Jackie Fletcher Kit Henry Linda Campbell Ruth Ann Thomas Sharon Stephens Pamela Boller Gwendolyn Sims

Brownie Troop 10 Decorates Boxes for Fundraiser

Brownie Troop 10 decorated boxes for the upcoming father and daughter box supper in February. The project occurred at leader Mrs. J. P. Duncan's home at 718 North 31st, with members Mary Jane Martin Nancy Poindexter Babette Duncan Sharon Bitterman and Joan Phillips present.

Brownie Troop 10 J. P. Duncan Mary Jane Martin Nancy Poindexter Babette Duncan Sharon Bitterman Joan Phillips

Troop 34 Designs Utility Bags at Meeting

Brownie Troop 34 members appliqued designs on utility bags during a session with Mrs. Robert L. Ivey at 1604 N 24th. Mrs. Charles Wuest assisted as Joan Jordan Carolyn Ivey Jeanette Sims Ann Wuest and Brenda Sparks joined in games and activities.

Troop 34 Brownie Troop 34 Robert L. Ivey Charles Wuest Joan Jordan Carolyn Ivey Jeanette Sims Ann Wuest Brenda Sparks

Brownie Troop 35 Holds Business Session

A brief business session was conducted by Brownie Troop 35 led by Mrs. Charlie Rom with assistance from Dorothy Rom. Attendees included Charlie Rom Kathrine Tuco Mevinee Bohler Lolly Brinkley Kay Carol Haase Barbara Haydon Elissa Hill Connie Newman Scarlet Smith Carolyn Wallace Marietta Sleeper Sharon Rowe Teresa Ann Ross Judy Williams and Jerry Lynn Stafford.

Troop 35 Brownie Troop 35 Charlie Rom Dorothy Rom Kathrine Tuco Mevinee Bohler Lolly Brinkley Kay Carol Haase Barbara Haydon Elissa Hill Connie Newman Scarlet Smith Carolyn Wallace Marietta Sleeper Sharon Rowe Teresa Ann Ross Judy Williams Jerry Lynn Stafford

Brownie Troop Cooks Cakes At Mrs Stephens Home

Cup cakes were cooked and iced by the Brownie troop of Mrs. Cerl Stephens who hosted the meeting at her house 2105 Atlanta with Mrs. A E Messner assisting. Members present were Joddie Stephens Heather Thomore Judy Zumwalt Gloria Messner and Lonna Stephens.

Brownie Troop Brownie Cerl Stephens Atlanta A. E. Messner Joddie Stephens Heather Thomore Judy Zumwalt Gloria Messner Lonna Stephens

Brownie Troop 11 Holds Song Session with Leaders

A Brownie session led by co leader Mrs H F Green at 214 S 24th ended with the Brownie promise and song. Refreshments were served by Cleta Davis with helpers Rachel Green Cathrine Sims Gail Lintner Sandra Sloan Delores Koch and Judy Crook.

Brownie Troop 11 H. F. Green S. 24Th Cleta Sue Davis Rachel Marie Green Cathrine Sims Gail Lintner Sandra Kay Sloan Delores Koch Judy Lane Crook

Troop completes oilcloth cushion cover project

Brownie Troop 32 finished the cushion cover project at a meeting at Mrs. W. W. Harris home 2202 N 19th with co-leader Mrs. E. A. Johnson assisting. Membership certificates were issued to Cecilia Cash new member and Lendell Benson Elizabeth Gobeille Geneva Harris Loma Linda Jones June Harris Patricia Ann Wirth Sherry Lucast Julia Andrews Sue Bishop Kathryn Gregory Janice Lee Blane Beth Faulkner.

W. W. Harris E. A. Johnson Cecilia Cash Lendell Benson Elizabeth Gobeille Geneva Harris Loma Linda Jones June Harris Patricia Ann Wirth Sherry Lucas Julia Andrews Sue Bishop Kathryn Gregory Janice Lee Blane Beth Faulkner

Brownie Troop 30 Decorates Coat Hangers in Ceremony

Members at Mrs. C. T. Evilsizer home on 2109 Columbia decorated coat hangers with covered yarn. Mary Mckinsie was invested and received her Brownie pin with assistance from co-leader Mrs. W. A. Buxton and committee member Mrs. Eldon English. Other members present were unnamed.

C. T. Evilsizer Columbia W. A. Buxton Eldon English Mary Mckinsie

Local names listed for event attendees

Donna Bridges, Jeamlyn Goodier, Judy English, Susie Buxton, Carol Ann Halsey, Paula Suggs and Beth Evilsizer are named as participants or contributors in the readable portion of the article segment.

Donna Bridges Jeamlyn Goodier Judy English Susie Buxton Carol Ann Halsey Paula Suggs Beth Evilsizer

Brownie Troop 33 Welcomes New Members

Glenna Stedman and Terry Lanman joined Brownie Troop 33 meeting at 1704 Bell with Mrs Elman Hain es. Girl Scout songs accompanied by Mrs William Knowles. Attendees included Mrs Ed Dizney leader, Mrs Durant Wadsworth co leader, Mrs George Steinmeyer, Susan Lea Steinmeyer, Monte Dean Headershop, Pamela Craddock, Sharon Haines, Cheryl Kay Martin, Judy Wadsworth, Eva Jo Dizney and Jane Martin.

Glenna Stedman Terry Lanman Brownie Troop Elman Haines Bell William Knowles Ed Dizney Durant Wadsworth George Steinmeyer Susan Lea Steinmeyer Monte Dean

City Man Denies Charge Of Rape

Troy Prince, 25, 1316 Washington, denied a first degree rape charge tied to a 15 year old girl. He is to appear for a preliminary hearing at 2 p.m. Feb. 4 before Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron and remains jailed without bond.

Troy Prince Washington Justice of Peace Marvin Cameron, Prince

Red Arrow midwinter promo cuts prices on Throat Discs and Arro-Caps

Waco Texas January 27 J Pat Henry director of sales for Red Arrow Laboratories announces an intensive midwinter promotion. Two Throat Discs vials are offered at half price for 73 cents with a 98 cent value. Arro-Caps 100 paired with a pocket vial of 20 extra capsules retailing at 5.39 value now 4.49. Campaign supported by newspaper ads and a saturation radio schedule in the distribution area.

Waco Texas J. Pat Henry Red Arrow Laboratories Red Arrow

Lawton Black Man Jailed After Marijuana Raid

A 32 year old Lawton Black man and his girlfriend were jailed on marijuana possession charges after police seized about 60 marijuana cigarettes and ground marijuana in a residence. Officer Tom Tipler said they found the pair rolling cigarettes and selling them for a dollar each. The round can contained ground marijuana and cigarette papers. The residence had been placed off limits by military authorities. The suspect had a known headquarters in east Lawton. Quanah Dewberry assisted in the raid.

Lawton Tom Tipler Tipler East Lawton Negro Quanah Dewberry

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