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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jan 30, 1973
Page
7
Readers share domestic tensions from football bets and family finances to wedding dress politics. Questions cover keeping bets small with a coach and how to handle secrets about money from in laws and a groom with long hair. Advice suggests measured bets, honest talk, and choosing attire without outrage.
Host couple R and Mrs Jim Warkentin welcomed 10 Greek Hellenic Army officers visiting Fort Sill for a week of tours. Brig Gen George Arvinitis praised ties between Fort Sill and Lawton while gifting Grecian necklaces to attendees including Mrs J Kulhanek and Mayor Don Whitaker's wife. The group planned stops at Ft Bliss and other bases before Feb 12 return to Greece.
Officer Candidates of Class 273 and wives attended a red bird party at Howitzer House Fort Sill. About 100 people shared a buffet dinner hosted by Steve Perry and Jim McMaster. The room featured red white cloths red and gold streamers and birds bearing candidate names. Brig Gen Robert Koch Col John Luxemburger Jr Lt Beverly Barge and Lt Col W Madden attended.
The Artillery Room at Fort Sill Officers Club hosted a party for officers of the 1st Field Artillery Aviation Battalion and their wives. Lt. Col. Daniel L. Butler chaired the event with CW1 James Yates greeting guests. Farewells were extended to CW3 and Mrs. Joseph F. Cocklin Capt. and Mrs. Raymond Beauregard and Capt. James H. Lisowski. About 70 attendees included Col. and Mrs. Frank W. Nadeau Jr. Lt. Col. and Mrs. Melvin R. Brown, Mrs. Grace Glass and Mr. and Mrs. Verne Broyles. The note mentions the Victoria Cross being awarded to 4 Canadians.
Quick and easy menu by Ce Brownstone includes Clam Chowder Honeyed pears and French bread. Pears with syrup baked tenderly and served with vanilla ice cream. Uses canned pears 6 halves and 1 pints ice cream for six servings.
The Better Living Extension Homemakers Group met at Mrs. Claude Martin’s home for a social and business session. February lesson leaders were held in Frederick with fire prevention, terrarium demos, devotions, and gifts. Six members attended. next meeting set for Feb. 2 at Mrs. J. W. Bohl’s home.
Geronimo Extension hosts meeting with Mrs. Joaquin Hernandez as president and 14 members present. Lessons marked “Out With Spots and Stains” while county cultural arts contest was discussed. Plans to buy a portable oxygen tank for community use were explained and a pie dough transfer tip was shared.
The South Central Dental Assistants Society met at the Ramada Inn with 22 members and guests. Capt William M Fraser Fort Sill spoke and presented slides on transplants. A silver compote was given to retiree Mrs Emma Stephenson. New members welcomed include Mrs Ralph Whitworth and others. Meeting adjourned after 7 p.m. Thursday February 8.
Lawton clubs list Thursday to Saturday with luncheons dinners meetings and events at Hotel Lawtonian First Presbyterian Church VFW Post 1193 NCO Club Health Department Comanche County Court House Museum of the Great Plains and local venues including the Fairgrounds and Knights of Columbus Hall. Events include family dinners potlucks coffee and square dancing.
The Tabitha Guild of Holy Cross Lutheran Church met in the parish hall. Mrs. Leonard Beavers showed a film Evangelism Through the Printed Word. Mrs. E H Giochetti reported on Christmas projects and donations to the Salvation Army. Ervin Langsdorf of Wichita Falls presented a mission donation. Meeting chaired by Mrs. Montz at 7 30 p m on Wednesday February 21.
The Faxon Senior Citizens Club gathered with fourteen members in attendance. Hostess Effie Robinson served refreshments. Nearby visitors included Durwood Brown of Oklahoma City and others visiting Faxon relatives from Gen da Springs Kansas City and Chattanooga.
Hazel Canpp, widow of LaMont Campo, continues Tex tile Machine Parts Co. in Salisbury after his 1971 death. She notes his will asked her to run the shop, faced slow start, learned bills, taxes, and insurance, but kept finances, paid bonuses, and delivered parts while expanding. She cites loyalty of workers and her own aptitude with figures.
The Lawton Pioneer Women’s Club held a covered dish luncheon at the Museum of the Great Plains to install officers and board members. New officers include Mrs. Ike Love president and Mrs. W G Harris vice president. board directors are Mrs. John Brewer and four others. Forty four members attended as Mrs. John Brewer presided.
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