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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1948

Page

4

Former Lawton Couple Weds In Hobbs New Mexico

Esther Ball daughter of Mr and Mrs C A Amburgey marries Henry Rhodes son of Mrs Ophelia Rhodes in Hobbs New Mexico on Friday June 25 The informal ceremony took place at the Hayes home with Rev Orphie D Palmer officiating The couple who attended Lawton High School plan to reside at 505 W Cain Hobbs with Rhodes employed by a local oil company Attending were Mr and Mrs John Liester and others including Roy Williams Virgil Stacey Henry Stowers and Jack Hayes

John Liester Lawton ‘High School Rhodes Hobbs W. Cain Roy Williams Virgil Stacey Henry Stowers Jack Hayes

Sorority Benefit Holiday Dance Large Attended

Beta Mu chapter Ep silon Sigma Alpha sorority held a holiday dance at Dee Dee park last night. Harry Suggs and his orchestra provided the music starting at 9 p m with college songs from Oklahoma A and M Texas A and M and the University of Texas. Agnes Smith social chairman and Mrs Juanita Mansell ways and means chairman led arrangements. Proceeds will help entertain the state convention in April.

Beta Mu Epailon Sigma Alpha Sorority Dee Dee Park Harry Suggs Oklahoma A M. College Texas A University of Texas Agnes Smith Juanita Mansell Ways and Means

Former Cityans To Return Here

Mr and Mrs Buford L Sherwood and son Eugene Linn, former Lawton residents, will move back to Laton after buying the property at 811 Arlington. Sherwood worked with Roadway Express in Oklahoma City and Mrs Sherwood taught at the junior high here. They have spent five weeks traveling in Austin and San Antonio, Texas, and plan to return in a week.

Buford L. Sherwood Eugene Linn Lawtonians Arlington Lawton Sherwoods Rush Springs Sherwood Roadway Express, Inc Oklahoma City Austin San Antonio Tex Latton

Correction on Title Identification for Arthur W Young

A recent news item misidentified Arthur W Young as adjutant of the Salvation Army. The correct assignment is adjutant of the American Legion.

Arthur W. Young Salvation Army Mr. Young American Legion

Hollingshead Golden Anniversary Celebrated In Mineral Wells

Mineral Wells hosts a mock wedding and open house honoring Comanche county pioneers Mr. and Mrs. M. A. Hollingshead on their 50th anniversary. The events, led by Mrs. S. W. Pair, featured songs, poems, a reenacted marriage, and a gold certificate. The couple, married June 28, 1898 in El Reno, have lived in Mineral Wells 46 years. he is 82 and she 15 years old in playful contrast.

Comanche County M. A. Hollingshead Mineral Wells Lawton James R. France S. W. Pair Everett Ray Hale Martha Mitchel Billie Jean Reinwand Flora Trandell C. V. Penland Johnny Mitchel S&s. W. Pair W. Reinwand J. W. Bullard W. Penland Flora Landoll Hollingshead C. ©. Wolfe Barbara Pair Paul Mitchel Pat Woods 5. W. Pair W. J. Reinwand J. A. Mitchel

Mrs Seaman Returns From Visit In Frederick

Mrs Joan Seaman of 806 EB has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Neola Hord in Frederick during the past few days.

John Seaman Frederick Joan Seaman Neola Hord

State Couple Married In Oklahoma City

Solemnized in an informal home wedding on Sunday, June 27, Miss Adelphia Smith, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Smith of Marlow, and James Long, son of Mrs. Annabelle Long of Oklahoma City and Glen Long of Tulare, Cal., with grandparents listed. Officiating was Rev. Ingram at the bridegroom's mother's home, 2801 NW 14 in Oklahoma City. Attendants were Dorothy Long and Ronald Long, siblings of the groom. The bride wore pink embroidered eyelet. She is Apache high school graduate of 1935. the groom, Broxton bred, has worked at the Santa Fe Depot in Oklahoma City for three years.

Adelphia | Smith Arthur Smith Marlow James | Long Annabelle Long Oklahoma City Glen Long Tulare Cal M. T. Pettit Broxton NW 14 Ingram Pennsylvania Avenue

Army Brats Club Coca Cola Party At Fort Sill

Miss Clare Walter hosted a coke party for Army Brats club members and guests at her home on Academic Drive Fort Sill. Attending were Miss Sue Hadfield Virginia Hadfield Nancy Williams Joan Baxter Joan Pace Joan McDonnell Pat England Rhoda Gallaher and Edna Barch who will be pledged soon.

Clare Walter Army Brats Club Leever Academic Drive Fort Sill Sue Hadfield Virginia Hadfield Nancy Williams Joan Baxter Joan Pace Joan McDonnell Pat England Rhoda Gallaher Edna Barch

Consonant Bridge Club Shifts to 8 P.M. Monday

The Consonant Bridge Club will meet Monday evening July 5 at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr and Mrs Edward F Cagle 1907 Elm. The usual 7 30 p m start has been changed to 8 p m for this session.

Consonant Bridge Club Edward F. Cagle Elm

Pine and Blue Baby News From Fort Sill Area

Bil Porter, 16 Gore, welcomed a daughter last night while his wife Jane awaits a name for the yet unborn girl. Pat Sparks worries over a fox near Euclid Avenue as a Pet fox could end up worn around a neck. James L. Shortridge at Fort Sill reports a tip on a new tune titled World Events March. Mrs Chrisman notes a month-old cat that traveled back home in record time, shaving a day off travel.

Bil Porter Gore Bill jJane Billy Joe Jerry Pat Sparks Euclid Pat James L. Shortridge Fort Sill Lawton Fort Silt Pat Chrisman Kitthe Chrisman Rcence

Lost class ring prompts Iowa visitor’s plea for return

A visitor from Council Bluffs Janet Poncelow 16 requests the return of a ring engraved Tr. J found in the Lawton business district. The girl is staying with Mrs Edith Burbridge at Fort Sill quarters T 4744. Also reported: Earl Austin 1338 Cherry brought home a black white spotted dog from a drive-in theater area and Glen Ray Thomason 9 lost his Scottie named Tippy last night.

Iowa Janet Poncelow Council Bluffs Lawton Business Tr. J Edith Burbridge Fort Sill Poocch Dept Earl Austin Cherry Mr. Austin Glen Ray Thomason Bell Scottie Gene Thomason Tippy Glen Ray

Death by Own Action Rate City Sorrowful Note

A fragmentary remark from E LK evokes a somber view of a city where few would wish to be found dead, suggesting a context of self harm or tragic decline amid limited public details. The quote hints at a grim urban mood without naming individuals or events.

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