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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1964
Page
8
The Polo club hosted a January brunch for Wives of Gunnery officers. Prizes went to Mrs. Dietderich, Easum, and Young. Guests included Mrs. Gibbons and Mrs. Abbott. Speaker Myron Kandra discussed art, schooling, and her photography. Post thrift shop volunteers urged. Next month hostesses will be Wives of Basic Branch officers.
Carris Fisher club members outlined a Valentine party set for February 15 at Eisenhower High School during a recent meeting. Co-hostesses were Mrs. C. C. Moon and Mrs. John Hillard, with Mrs. Jerry Wilson as program chair. New member Butch Kenningham spoke on styling with Edna Hennessee Beauty Shop, and Kay Wing and Georgia Angeletti were proposed for membership. Refreshments were served as attendees listed include Mrs. Elwyn Metcalfe and others.
Wives of officers from the 4th Missile Battalion 41st Artillery attend the monthly coffee in the Officers Club at Fiddlers Green. Hostesses were Mrs Gulla and Mrs Lacy with Mrs S N Fitzpatrick presiding at the silver service.
Mr and Mrs Robert Ebisch hosted a Saturday party for their daughter Nancy to celebrate her sixth birthday. Guests attended included Cindy Flagler Sandy Flagler Lynn Jeanine Bill Nauman Terri Michael Steven Botts James Hampton Jr Doreen Batey Mary David Suzanne Ebisch and helpers Mrs James Hampton and Mrs Allen Nauman.
Candy Stripers at Southwestern Hospital elected Ginger Thorpe as vice president in a new office. Lisk serves as president. nominating committee included Dorothy Whipp Theresa Clay and Mary Ann Winter. The group toured surgery and recovery areas, escorted by Lois Glenn and Enid Wynn.
Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds prepare valentines with seed packets for American Indian children. Valentines mailed to Shiprock New Mexico will reach reservations. Seeds needed include flowers and vegetables to aid planting for the children.
Ruth Millett offers eight practical resolutions. They urge thinking before speaking, enjoying helping others, speaking one’s mind with tact, doing unpleasant tasks promptly, being courteous, dedicating daily personal time, forgiving others as readily as self, and giving honest compliments for mutual benefit.
Readers are invited to mail 25 cents to Ruth Millett Reader Service at Box 489, Radio City Station, New York, for the pamphlet Happier Wives with hints for husbands.
Ruth Millett argues the homemaker can find satisfaction in improving home life and sharing chores. The piece outlines traits of a content housewife, from organizing chores to welcoming family, with a pitch for Millett’s hints and reader service.
Mrs. A. E. Wilson was elected president of the First Presbyterian Friendship club at a church luncheon. New officers include Mrs. Fanny Willett as secretary and Mrs. Mildred Bowers as program chairman. The meeting featured devotion and a Christmas program, with many members and guests in attendance. An auxiliary supper for American Legion post No. 29 is planned for Thursday evening at the Legion hall. A banana spread recipe accompanies the article.
Lawton groups gather for meetings and events at locations including Center 14th and Bell, Yorkean Temple, VFW building, and Museum of the Great Plains. Activities include York rites, garden club gatherings, WSCS circles, PEO chapters, Beta Sigma Phi, and senior citizen special meeting with multiple circle sessions throughout the day.
Three new members were accepted at a Lawton Drive BPO meeting: Mrs. Leo Haynes, Mrs. Ernest Spears, and Mrs. Ernest Bentley ey. Initiation is set for Feb. 13 with Mrs. Rube Drieth presiding in Mrs. Ruby Pickett’s absence. A social hour followed. refreshments were served by Mrs. Woodrow Puttkamer and Mrs. Vendla Gilbertson.
Dear Abby columns reveal advice on a teen seeking to quit school and smoking, a grandmother distressed by being called Grandma at age 59, and views on child independence versus parental protection. Morey in Oakland adds humor about pampered kids and self reliance.
Elgin special report: Mrs. Elmo Evans received a penny gift from Mrs. Homer Robbins at the Mistletoe Neighborly Club meeting. Hostess Mrs. Alvin Lake led a covered dish luncheon. Invocation by Mrs. Bernice Taylor, business session led by Mrs. Bob Burton, devotion by Mrs. Thomas Lake. Members present included Miss Christine Scheetz and several named Mrs. Mansel and Miss Beverly Lake.
The Medicine Park Homemakers club hosted a covered-dish luncheon at Mrs. Howard Petterson’s home. Guests included Mrs. L. R. Wesner Mrs. L. H. LaGrone and Mrs. J. L. Brooks with others such as Mrs. D. C. Bressman Mrs. Claude Buffaloe and Mrs. Frank Counts among attendees. The Comanche County Council for Retarded Children to meet at 7 30 p m today in the Youth Center at 14th and Bell.
Centenary Methodist WSCS schedules nine circle meetings on Tuesday at various times. Circle 1 meets with Mrs. Dale Logsdon at 1305 Maple, Circle 8 hosts a coffee with Mrs. Donald Wicker, Circle 6 gathers at 1 p.m. at Mrs. Connie Hill Jr.’s home, Circle 4 at 1:45 p.m. with Mrs. W. T. Burleson, Circle 2 with Mrs. Walter Spradlin southeast of Lawton, Circle 3 at 2 p.m. with Mrs. A. E. Gosselin, Circle 5 with Mrs. Walter Hutchins, and Circle 7 at 7:30 p.m. at Mrs. R. W. Easley’s home.
CHATTANOOGA Special Mrs Roy L Couch and Mrs Harry Dooley met in the Baptist church with Sunbeams After group singing and prayer a short Bible lesson was followed by a study of Navajo Indians The children wore miniature rugs Games preceded the serving of refreshments Present were Larry Williams Mary Heller Sherri Smith Patricia and Charlotte Carson De Lynn Geis Julie Ochsner Cheryl Fisher Vikki Sain and CORN RAREBIT rarebit is a treat Combine 1 jar 74 ounces junior creamed corn 1 can 1044 ounces condensed tomato soup undiluted 2 drops tabasco and 1 4 teaspoon dry mustard Grate 4 lb sharp cheddar cheese add Stir over low heat until cheese melts and mixture is hot Serve on toasted English muffins Serves 4.
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