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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1973
Page
9
Absent church membership, ministers resist performing weddings for a pregnant high school girl. Readers defend and oppose clergy involvement, with pastors from St Mark's Lutheran, Barstow LDS, and others weighing faith, legality, and inclusivity.
A reader asks Abby about finding a sea captain as a potential spouse after advice from ministers. The reply suggests airing personal problems and invites a written response with a stamped self addressed envelope to Abby Box No. 69700 Los Angeles California 90069.
Beta Mu Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha plans a fashion show for Monday July 16 to raise funds for the sorority projects. The July event follows a dinner at Mrs. Rachel Wray’s home with 29 attendees and guests including Mr and Mrs Harry Hilbert Mrs Don Longfellow Mr and Mrs Maurice Meyers Jerry Bucklew Maj Lynn Hooper Jim Pylant Jim Recer Capt William Abshire Howard Le Jeune Gerald Chadwick Lee Davidson Bill Bailey and William Williams.
The Friendship Club of the First Presbyterian Church hosted a luncheon in the church Fellowship Hall with 25 attendees. President Mrs. Joe Beznoska led devotions, welcomed guests Mrs. John T. Brewer and Mrs. Rita Travers, and magnolia and pomegranate centerpieces decorate the room. The next meeting is scheduled for Thursday July 26 in the Fellowship Hall with hostesses Mrs. Hugh Corwin Mrs. Don Wilson and Mrs. A. E. Wilson. The E-8 Wives Club will meet at 9 30 am Tuesday at Mrs. James Lawson’s home 5570-A Kaiser Road Fort Sill.
Lawton social groups list Tuesday and Friday gatherings across local venues. Events include meetings of the Lawton Business and Professional Woman's Club and Goodwill Rebekah Lodge, plus United Methodist Women, American Legion units, Sub Deb Club, and TOPS Club with times ranging from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m., at venues such as Security Bank Building, Goodwill Hall, City picnic area, and local churches.
Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Hensley Ball were honored at a YMCA reception for their silver wedding anniversary. They wed June 29, 1948, in Pawnee and live in Lawton since 1955 with three children Katherine Beverly and Richard Ball. About 200 guests attended. hosts were their children and Edith Robertson.
Actor George Montgomery, famed for his self built furniture and homes, details a lifetime of do it yourself projects from restoring doors to crafting a Palm Springs villa. He recounts expanding a workshop, plumbing feats, and a 130 ton crane plan while balancing acting and a consulting tour for Johnson Wax. His pieces, including a Queen Anne set once $7,000 now valued around $24,000, remain collectible.
Architect Edward M. Coplon predicts factory built housing will dominate future home building. He cites modular designs, lower costs, and better site adaptability, detailing a 1,236 square foot two bath three bedroom Salem model under 20 000 with پیش built wiring plumbing and open living spaces.
The nine Pittman children of Comanche County pioneers gathered with families at the Moss home east of the city. Attendees included Dorothy Carter and Ann Casper of Wyoming, B. E. Damron and family of Grand Prairie Texas, David Pittman of Houston, and Vickie Coucke with Karen of Pensacola Florida.
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