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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1957
Page
4
Tangy sea chowder from seafaring folk, widely valued across New England. Recipes and regional lore highlight Sew Bedford as a historic home port while Capton and Camlains Chowder are cited among favored shore dishes. The text blends old fishing life with heirloom styles and notes households savor the shellfish dish.
A fragmented report details a joint meeting where officers were installed. The text lists names and titles such as high priestess and district deputy, noting installations and upcoming events with several garbled phrases.
Mrs Ger Tabertsat, a Comanche county agent, demonstrated proper posture for girls while Alman common hazards were shown to the boys at Cache Junior 4-H club. Assistant agent Avion Johnson and Bellie Walker led the session with roll call, minutes, group singing by Leroy Tries and Donne Baskett directing games. Bettie Walker gave a timely speech as Coaches Mrs Herbert Woesner and Herbert Woesner Jr attended.
In a four hour officers retreat the sens work was planned for the Presbyterian guild. Following devotional by Mrs lyan B Clayton "The Early Disciples Problems and Ours" was discussed by Mrs G H Scrimpert Mrs Woodrow Patton guild president reviewed "The Marks of a Good Organization" before group meetings. Reports were made by committees on program world service and fellowship. Other officers present were Mes sames J C Crow Walter Crow Florold Drieth A S Patton Aubrey Patton A A Schumpert and Nellie Ward.
Caro lyn Fry, Frederick high school senior and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Owen Fey, has been announced as AAU senior girl of the month by Alda Giest, Frederick AAUW president. Fry is a member of the chow Vagabonds Cecilian clubs, Order of Rainbow for Girls and the national Beta honorary society, and served on the yearbook staff while studying voice. PP to have surgery as Mrs. Lea Bandy awaits operation at Marlan hospital.
Page lists varied social events from clubs and churches. Activities include Design for Living classes at Southwestern Bell building, W A Stephen and Leonard Wilson hosts, NCO Wives birthing party, Square Dance club at American Legion hall, Progressive Home Demonstration club meetings, Youth Fellowship speaker, Rose Garden club gathering, Unity Rebekah Lodge supper, and a Valentine dinner hosted by First Presbyterian Men's Club at church. Destinations include Fort Sill, Oklahoma City area. times range evening to afternoon, with multiple hostesses and speakers.
Lewanne Johnson marked her ninth birthday at a family party hosted by Mr and Mrs Lew Johnson at 2921 Muehd. Guests included Linda Booth Linda Gordon Susan Lawson Linda McCord Carol McClenny Barbara Powell Linda Watts Bruce Johnson and other relatives, with a traditional cake and ice cream.
The St Andrew's Episcopal group at Guild Hall opened their Monday meeting at 7 30 p m with a unison devotional led by Mrs Harry Franks president. Bishop Casady was absent and routine business was conducted with Mesdames Jack King and E R Matthews as co hosts. Attending members included Miss Lucile Henderson and Mesdames Carolyn French Henry T Ford George Glasny I Larry Knight C F Murray Jr and W H Selby.
Mrs O L Jones opened the devotion and Mrs O V Goeringer led a program on Missions in the Mississippi Basin at a Chattanooza Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meeting. Other members included Mesdames W J Capshaw, Raymond Carson, J A Dalton, E G Goff, J C Kilgore, Ray McCary, Charlie Ochsner, Lester Ochsner, R H Ochsner, and Orhoi Patton.
Mrs. 3. G. Anderson, chapter president, read a letter she wrote to the state president at a 2 p.m. Monday meeting of Chapter I of PEG Sisterhood at the home of Mrs. J. S. Kuntz, 414 Bell. Mrs. 8. V. Carmichael acted as hostess. Refreshments were served to Mrs. H. Angus, Will Austin, Paul D. Hanpa, A. D. Lawrence, George L. Page and Charles E. Young.
Due to weather the Order of Eastern Star school of instruction scheduled for January 27 at Walters was cancelled. Officers and members of districts 32 OES are reminded the meeting school has been rescheduled to Sunday February 3 at Walters.
Cache High School announces first semester honor roll under principal Rob Roundtree. Twelve students in the top three classes earned straight A averages, with seniors Patrick Duke Benny Hollander Donald Hutson Velva Watts and others on the list. Juniors Thelma Bartlett Anna Newhouse Patricia Simms. sophomores Ray Bure Michael Lauderdale Joyce Runyan. additional honorees include Linda Covington Carolyn Dupler Naren Elling Betty Guthrie Lillian Griswold Patsy Jones Bonnie Martin Truman Miller Charlene Thoms and more.
Frederick special announces parts for the junior class play The Whiz Kids a three act farce by Jay Tohas to be staged in the municipal auditorium Parts listed include Gilbert Cockerham Rosemary Dohsm Betty Erickson Dany Griffin Maney Gross Larry Went Robert Lindsey Nanny Loftis Ray Miller Pat Toark Frances Smith Carolyn Watson and Jimmy Williams with date to be announced by Mrs RB E Wallis sponsor
Frederick special report: Frederick high school choir directed by George Smith gave a program of music in Boyd high school auditorium. Kennedy grade school joined Boyd pupils for the 1 pm program with boys quartet and girls trio performances.
The feather bat hairstyle is returning in a modern tapered form, replacing the bulky original with a shorter, smoother version. It aligns with practical fashion as women favor easy maintenance over elaborate styles, and wears well with minimal grooming.
Mrs. George Bridges, at 2 30 pm, reviewed Dennis Indiens book Guest ward Ho at Quest club in Mrs. Carl Stephens home 2105 Atlanta. A short business period was led by president Mrs. Grant Neuteroom with co hostess Mrs. Joe Lansden. other members present included Mesdames Aycock Black Cooter Darling Davis Flo qua Jensen Kee gan Knox Lord Ozman Scott Schow Stephens Walker Wisst.
Special honoring Mr and Mrs John Redway who returned from Mineral Wells Texas where they have business interests. Their son and daughter in law, Mr and Mrs Charles Redway, hosted the domini party. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Joe Pidsley Grandfield and Mr and Mrs Ralph Seyfort and family Loveland.
Personal items note Doe Kulins left this morning for Falls where Mrs Junis sister, Mrs K H Wolf, died last night. Also, Odessa Ab rams Sharon Hise David McClung Carolyn Ridgway June Sanders LaVerna Wolfe returned from Norman after attending an all-state high school chorus clinic with Mrs Carroll Ridgway and Mrs Homer Hisv. Faelyn Ruth named for the Oliver family daughter born Jan 5 in Corpus Christi where father serves in the Navy. Paternal grandparents are Mgr and Mrs Victor Oliver, Chattanooga. A recorded commentary on Old Masters pictures will be shown at 3 p.m. Friday at the Chattanooga Fine Arts club meeting.
The First Presbyterian Men's Club restages its Valentine dinner honoring the church women. It will be Friday at 6 40 p m in the church fellowship hall with guest speaker George Hales of Oklahoma City Methodist. John Merchant leads the club with Sam Ard Col retired C W Gallaher and Col retired Joe Puller aiding.
Mrs Octe Roberts district deputy of district No 32 OES visited Fletcher chapter for a regular meeting. Afternoon session offered chapter work instructions and a buffet supper honored guests from Falls Valley. Night session featured exemplified work and special music by Mrs Don Owen. Numerous officers and guests from Pauls Valley Elgin and Lindsay attended with post meeting refreshments.
Frederick special report notes several Frederick Cub Scouts returning from an annual tour of Wichita Falls Texas points of interest. The group toured Sheppard Air Force Base near Wichita Falls with Sam L. Sparks Frederick Chamber of Commerce secretary aiding the arrangements. Cubmaster Jack Zomwalt, Denver Woodall, and Howard McBee accompanied the scouts along with a list of local ladies.
Members of the Future Homemakers of America chapter gathered to better acquaint themselves with their parents at the Know Your Family meeting. Thelma Bartlett presided, with devotions by Mrs. Clinton Reeves and a prayer. Members discussed Christmas project Helping Others at Christmas and shared time home and away through interviews led by Marlyn Hess Eurah Richards Velva Watts and Kathleen Woesner. A guest assisted, and letters of appreciation to parents were written. Round table discussions on Family Traditions followed, with small group immor tal comments led by several members. Treasurer Eurah Richards presented the report and minutes were read. A card shower was voted for convalescent club mother Mrs. C. A. Simms. Refreshments were served.
FANON special Glen Har Moning was welcomed as a new member at a Sunbeam Band meeting of a non Baptist church. The 2:30 p.m. session was led by Mesdames E. M. Carter and Alex Richardson. Refreshments were served by Mesdames Mabel Paden and F. Perry. Attendees included Billie Allen Larry Ronnie Jackie Virginia Boyd Joann Curt singer Wayne Gray Sherry Howell Aleta Schrick Pamela Smith Linda Wallace Jerry Wallace Rita Watts Paula Watts and John Everette Young.
Mrs Alex Richardson led a 2 30 p m meeting of Faxon Baptist Woman s Missionary Society at the church. Visitors Roy Moore and Grace Smith attended along with members H W Healty Raymond Carter O H Carson M L Hurst Bill Peters Mabel Paden B O Robison J R Roberts Orville Smith Everett Young and C F Perry.
Special from Faxon honors Mr. and Mrs. BE Carte with a horsewarming at their new north Faxon home. A large crowd attended informal entertainment and refreshments. Gifts were presented to the honorees by co-hostesses and about 40 invited guests from Faxon Lawton Chattanooga and Geronyms.
Mrs. E M Carter entertained the Christian Homemakers Sunday School class of Faxon Baptist Church at her home with refreshments after a social hour. Attending were Mesdames Raymond Carter J W Allen Herman Bangerter Thurman Harmoning Leonard Howell Ray Moore Frazier Pierce Leonard Moore Rex Moore and Harned Morrison plus five children.
Rex Vaughan junior in arts and sciences at the University of Oklahoma Norman has been elected to a Student Senate position by the Methodist Student Movement. He is son of Mr and Mrs H L Vaughan of 207 24th Frederick. Also Rev O L Jones Chattanooga Baptist pastor returned from Muskogee where he attended a state evangelistic conference of Baptist churches.
The Elgin Methodist church honored Mr and Mrs Glen Conrad and daughter Diane at a housewarming in their new home. Woman's Society of Christian Service presented a gift and refreshments were served by local members. Additional gifts came from several community families and individuals including Clyde Gilliam Cyril Billie Sue Revelle Carolyn Stephens Charley Coffin Polly Gordon Matt Johnson Dave Stauffer Billie Blackburn Ray Swhercinsky Leo Bandy Raymond Harrel Mack Lowe T. J. Neel and W H Revell.
Two Chattanooga high school senior girls Judy Capshaw and Karen Harvey earned straight A grades for the first semester. Top ten percent also include Patsy Dooley Hubert Sarah Eleanor Strecker and others. Junior highs list honors for Barbara Carroll Jerry Couch Ray Geis Joe Ed Kinder Karen Taylor Delores Goodknight and Imogene Lorah.
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