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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1948

Page

7

Elgin Baptist Revival Continues Through Sunday

Elgin Baptist church conducts revival services daily at 9 30 a m and 7 30 p m despite poor weather. Local ill health includes Mrs Moris Ree with influenza and Miss Inez Weathers recovering at home. Visitors from Texas and a Dallas burial bring community updates.

Elglin Moris Ree Inez Weathers Montelle Taylor Southwestern Hospital Lawton Texas Jetta Barker Mary Jo Vernon Sherel Baker Sherrell Mary Wood Vera Strange Strange Myrtle Bowling Brownwood Tom Wilkerson Dallas Elgin Wilkerson Wiley Sanders Lafe Brown Howard Brown California Kenneth Klass W. J. Long F. Weathers Beanie Weathers Martha Lou Stevens Oklahoma Baptist University Shawnee Cameron Miss Stevens C. B. Stevens

Rites Conducted For John Snider Pioneer Resident

Funeral services for John Snider longtime Comanche County resident were held Thursday at Becker Memorial chapel. Rev. E C Campbell officiated with musical selections by Mrs. W E McGoffin and Martha Jane Wilcoxon. Jack Ballew at the organ. Burial followed at Highland Cemetery. Snider died of a heart attack Tuesday in Binger after living in the area since before 1900 and previous homes in Lawton and Indiahoma.

John Snider Comanche County Becker Memorial Chapel E. C. Campbell Church of God, Ninth and Lee W. E. McGoffin Misa Martha Jane Wilcoxon Jack Ballew Andy Pritchett Ralph Jenkins Roy Drennon Carl Dove Will Clifton John Snoopmen Highland Comery Mr. Snider Binger Lawton India Home

Lawton Truck Driver Improves in Eastern Hospital

James McClain Jr. 94 of 601 found unconscious from carbon monoxide in his truck cab at Glens Falls New York January 14. He is reported considerably improved and may be returned to Lawton within two weeks, officials said.

James McClain, Jr Glens Falls N. Y McClain Lawton OK Storage and Transfer

Central Baptist WMS Circle Met at Mrs Myrtle Boyett Home

The Lucy Smith circle of the Central Baptist WMS met Tuesday at Mrs Myrtle Boyett’s home. Members answered roll with Scripture verses and discussed a chapter from The Silent Billion I Speak by Frank C. Laubach. A tea hour followed with several ladies attending. An all day church study on the 4 yearbook was announced, with a covered dish luncheon at noon.

Lucy Smith Central Baptist Wms Myrtle Boyett Dearborn M. M. Dodson India Foreign Mission Book Frank C. Laubach Misa‘ Mae Schofield Mesdames E. J. Caldwell O. C. Aubrey

Royal Service Program Held For Medicine Park WMU

The Royal Service program was held for the WMU of Medicine Park at the church on Thursday. Mrs. W O Pierce opened with prayer, Scripture roll call, and the hymn Faith of Our Fathers. Mrs. Cedric Caldwell gave a Psalm 138 devotional, followed by Oh Worship the King. The program discussed Sixty Years of WMU Work, closing with prayers and mentioning Mesdames Blair, Tuggle, Metcalf, Earl Smith, and James Bearden.

WMS of Medicine Park W. O. Pierce Cedric Caldwell King WMU Mesdames J CG Blair Alfred Tuggle Allen Metcalf Earl Smith James Bearden

Mrs. Paul Busby Hosts Bridge Club Luncheon

Mrs. Paul Busby entertained the Wednesday Bridge Club with a luncheon at 904 Bouquets of seasonal flowers decorated the rooms. Prizes were awarded to Mesdames Robert IP Scott and Jenny Lund. Others present included Mesdames George 5 Barber Ned Shealer Ted Warkentin R. L. Gilbert F. BH. Weller J. W. Redeker L. M. Gensman and visitors Mesdames Wayne Whiting and W. H. Rogers.

Paul Busby Wednesday Bridge Club Meedames Robert IP Scott Jenny Lund Mescdames George 5. Barber Ned’ Shealer Ted Warkentin R. L. Gilbert F. BH. Weller J. W. Redeker L. M. Gensman Mesdames Wayne Whiting W. H. Rogers

Chit Chat Coffee Club Formed by Fort Sil Wives

The training center wives of Fort Sil organized the Chit Chat Coffee club at Mrs. Leon Brinkley’s home. Officers named include Mrs. Brinkley as president and Mrs. Mike Wise as secretary-treasurer. Mrs. Wise hosts the February 10 gathering. all training center wives urged to attend.

Fort Sil Leon Brinkley Brinkley Mike Wise Wise Mesdames T. L. Campbell Mose Abbott Carolyn Kerrs Clark Lusk Jane Macham Mary Bridges W. T. Schnitker

Junior Service League Holds Rummage Sale

Plans were made for a rummage sale to be held Saturday February 7 at a meeting of Junior Service League members at the home of Mrs. John J. Turner 1308 West Blm Proceeds from the sale will benefit league projects.

Junior Service League John J. Turner W. Blm

Planning 8 Youth Center Sale Chair Named

Mrs. Howard Babbitt was named chair man of the sale. Fifteen members were present.

Howard Babbitt

First Baptist WMU Holds January Business Session

The WMU of the First Baptist church met Tuesday afternoon for the January business session. The gathering opened with hymn singing led by Mrs. Elmer Meguffin and piano provided by Mrs. J. R. Perot. Mrs. K. F. McClain delivered a devotional on Christian Influence from Psalm 21 15. Secretary Mrs. W. R. Ramsey read reports and current year reports were discussed.

WMU First Baptist Church Elmer Meguffin J. R. Perot K. F. McClain W. R. Ramsey Ciese

Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club Meets Wednesday

The Cedar Grove Home Demonstration club met Wednesday with Mrs. Fred Laging presiding. County agent Miss Louise Perkinson demonstrated "Meals That Please and Satisfy." Members present included Mrs. H. H. Cale and others. visitors Nor mana Routh and Mrs. T. J. Cole attended.

Hf. H. Cole Cedar Grove Home Demonstration Club Fred Laging County Home

Walther League Social At Lutheran Parish House

Members of the Walther League gathered for a church social at the parish house Wednesday evening. Hostesses were Misses Dorothy Simpson and Jaylee Paulsen. The group enjoyed games, popcorn, and candy making with attendees including Miss Velma Nagel students Tommye Boudreaux Wanda Anderson Dorothy Crome Lydia Marlow Betty Jo Hansen Marie Heitfeld Natalie Daye and Messrs Paul Marburger Ervin.

Walther League of the Lutheran Church Dorothy Simpson Jaylee Paulsen Velma Nagel Tommye Boudreaux Wanda Anderson Dorothy Crome Lydia Marlow Betty Jo Hansen Marie Heitfeld Natalie Daye Messrs Paul Marburger Ervin

Class or Individual Instruction South of Post Office

South of Post Office 42244 HE Approved for Veterans Pho 1662 appears as a community notice or public instruction item with limited readable details. The fragment suggests a location reference and an approval mark possibly tied to veteran services or a meal program.

Local Names Linked to Court Case Document

The fragment lists individuals Keilbarth John, CG Creme, Morris Marlow, Elbert Marlow and Rev HY Heltfeld connected to the item, suggesting a public or legal record involving multiple named parties in the sequence shown.

Keilbarth John CG Creme Morris Marlow Elbert Marlow Rev HY Heltfeld

Traffic lights aid in capturing stolen car

A thief trapped by red downtown lights. Marion Reed noticed his car as it passed his home. He alerted the operator who redirected police and stopped the vehicle at a red light, aiding the recovery of the stolen auto.

Dayton Ator Marion Reed

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