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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1963

Page

8

Unity Rebekah lodge installs new officers at Lawton meeting

The Past Noble Grands club of Unity Rebekah lodge 121 met at Mrs. C. M. Hardy home and installed officers led by Mrs. John Wood president. New officers received red and silver streamers as gifts. guest Mrs. Evelyn Yarbough attended before moving to Fort Smith. Ice cream and coffee were served. next meeting set for Lake Ellsworth. Additionally, officers of the 3rd Target Acquisition Battalion and spouses attended a chuck wagon buffet at Fort Sill. visitors Navage from Waterbury were hosted by Lt. Col. Herbert W. Krueger and Lt. Edward C. Navage. Wedding trays were presented to several officers and spouses.

C. M. Hardy Atom Noble Grands Club of Unity Rebekah Lodge Bertie Rath John Wood Jess Stanley John C. Davis Cleo Shelp Evelyn Yarbough Denison Tex Yarbough Lawton Fort Smith Ark Rath 26Th Artillery Fort Sill Herbert W. Krueger Navage Waterbury

Chuck Wagon Supper Honors Military Members

A baby cup presented to Lt. and Mrs. Ronald J. Staley accompanied by farewell gifts of miniature canons for Maj. and Mrs. Vincent J. Tanzola Capt. and Mrs. Jack D. Peters Capt. and Mrs. Bobby E. Redhair Capt. and Mrs. James R. Wiltshire and Lt. Dale D. Burleson. Newcomers welcomed included Capt. and Mrs. Joseph W. Lewis Lt. and Mrs. Phillip E. Alexander Lt. Thomas Lawson Lt. and Mrs. James E. Hurlburt WO William J. Hoolihan and Lt. Gideon M. Bow ers.

Ronald J. Staley Vincent J. Tanzola Jack D. Peters Bobby E. Redhair James R. Wiltshire Dale D. Burleson Joseph W. Lewis Phillip E. Alexander Thomas Lawson James E

Square Toppers host July Fourth square dance

Forty four members of the Square Toppers Square Dance club entertained twenty one guests at the American Legion hall Friday night. Out of town visitors included Harold Rodgers from Detroit and Lenn Leach of Alamogordo. Fort Sill dancers and Lawton area residents attended, with Lem Smith of Duncan as caller. Hosts were Mr and Mrs Richard Matthys and Mr and Mrs Rich White.

Square Toppers Square Dance Club American Legion Hall Harold Rodgers Detroit Mich Lenn Leach Alamogordo N. Mex Fort Sill Mike Stewart Joe Burns Smitty Smith Bill Burk Lawton Fred Jennings al Settle Pat Poindexter Lou Aldridge Jo Addington Linda Haynes Delores Burkhalter Mike Calderone Clinton Haynes Lem Smith Duncan Richard Matthys Rich White

Personal notes on visits and travel plans amid military families

Mrs. Alice Maksim and daughters Peaches and Sara visit Mrs. Kathleen Maksim in Oyster Bay New York. They plan to leave July 15 for Darmstadt Germany where Capt. Maksim is stationed. The Lynches now in Texas will leave July 15 for England to attend school for six months before a three year assignment in Germany. Nearby, Lt. Col. Lynch and Mrs. Lynch, and Edwin Dunn plan moves for studies and teaching. Stephen and Richard Shore have returned home from visiting relatives in Claremore.

Alice J. Maksim Peaches Sara Kathleen Maksim Oyster Bay N.Y Darmstadt Germany Capt. Maksim Alice Maksim Clifton Dezelle Arlington Maksim E. L. Dunn Bell J. W. Elkins Denise Jimmy McLean James FE. Lynch Karen Kathie Edwin Lewis Dunn Dunn Elkins Lynch Edwin Dunn Lynches Texas England Washington, D.C Tulsa University Virginia

Highland Baptist Ruth Bible class hostess and prize winner

Mrs. Louis Robinson hosted the Ruth Bible class at Highland Baptist Church on Monday night. Mrs. L. C. Head led a devotion on God's All-Seeing Providence. Mrs. James Bishop won a prize in a post devotion game and refreshments were served to several attendees including Mrs. C. D. Thompson and Mrs. Wilbur Carter.

Louis Robinson Rogers Lane Highland Baptist Church L. C. Head James Bishop C. D. Thompson Wilbur Carter

Lawton Rebekah Lodge Committees Form For New Term

Lawton Rebekah lodge 87 met in IOOF hall with Mrs. Leonard Rainey presiding. Miss Wilma Cook assisted as vice grand. Committees for sick relief, lookout, flowers and more were announced. A ham burger fry planned for July 29 at the hall. Past Noble Grand club to meet tonight. Busy Bee club hosts a covered dish supper Thursday at Elmer Thomas park.

Lawton Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Leonard Rainey Noble Grand Wilma Cook Bernice Braddy Odd Fellow Lodge Roxie Cook Jannie Tallent Ruth Wagnon Annie Anderson Julia Percival Cook Mary Lasater Ola Cooper Fanny Morrison Dolores Halbrooks Lee Kaufman Clara Vowell Tallent Rainey Dot Duffy Revenda Buchanan Ruth Gentry Gay Tice Braddy Tice Lasater Hazel McClain Katie Foster Cora Nix Morrison Ruby Bennight Eula Baty Wagnon Ben Bradford Henrietta Bennett Noble Grand Club Busy Bee Club Elmer Thomas Park

Club Adopts New Safety Projects

Members of the Progressive Home Demonstration club plan purchases of first aid kits for homes and cars and will help Bishop 4-H members obtain bicycle safety reflector strips. The meeting hosted by Mrs. Fred Cooke Sr. and presided by Mrs. J. H. Freeman featured singing, scripture reading, and the Homemakers creed.

Progressive Home Demonstration Club Bishop 4-H Club Fred Cooke Sr Lee J. H. Freeman

Walkers Celebrate Golden Wedding Anniversary in Lawton

Mr and Mrs Neal Walker celebrate their Golden Wedding anniversary at home in Lawton with family. They have lived in Lawton 30 years and share son James born 1913 Dearborn and four grandchildren Jimmy Walker Fia Nancy Patti and Cathy Walker all of 1913 Dearborn. The Auxiliary to Comanche County Barracks 1168 holds a 7:30 p.m. meeting at Peoples Baptist church Thursday. Junior Miss club gathers at 7:30 p.m. today at Marsha Irbys home 1111 Birch. The Benevolent Patriotic Order of Does meets at 8 p.m. Thursday in Elks lodge 1001 A.

Neal Walker Lawton James Dearborn Jimmy Walker Pensacola Fia Nancy Patti Cathy Walker Comanche County Barracks People’s Baptist Church Marsha Irby Birch Lawton Drove the Benevolent, Patriotic Order of Does Elks Lodge

Social calendar items list many club meetings and events

A crowded social calendar lists Junior Miss and Sub Deb club sessions, Dorcas class, Eastern Star chapter, WCT circles, Retired Telephone Women, Senior Citizens potluck, VFW Ladies, Wesleyan Guild picnic, international and lodge gatherings. Includes venues, hosts, and start times. notes travel distractors and a luggage rack anecdote about matching carpeting for travelers.

Four New Members Join Fuji Club at Fort Sill

Four new members from Japan join the Fuji club at a Fort Sill meeting hosted by Mrs. W. W. Colburn. Sponsor Mrs. A. A. Burton reads a letter from Germany based former member Mrs. E. T. Taniyama and teaches U. S. history. A Japanese dinner follows for members and guests.

J. O. Olson E. F. Miller T. A. Gonales H. C. Gates Japan Fuji Club W. W. Colburn Spaulding Fort Sill M. M. Murakamai A. A. Burton E. T. Taniyama Germany

Post-Nuptial Shower Fetes Mrs Pollock

Mrs Bill Pollock the former Dent received a miscellaneous post nuptial shower at Mrs O M Stapp residence with 50 guests. Hostesses included Mrs Bill Burgess Mrs Delbert Bodecker and others. Honoree and mother in law Mrs Dale Pollock in receiving line. Guestbook by Pat Pollock and Sara Olin. Orchid and yellow decor. Crystal punch bowl served.

Bill Pollock Dent O. M. Stapp S. 50Th Bill Burgess Delbert Bodecker Sam Vittitow Earl Mercer Sr James Dooley Woodie Hubbard Luther Branch Cleo Craig Emma Gee Joe Troop James Roling Albert Douglas

Lawton Group Installs Officials in Rebekah Lodge

Mrs Rex Mills was installed as president of the Past Noble Grands club of Goodwill Rebekah lodge 83 at a Monday meeting in her home at 2401 E. Others named for a six month term included Mrs Coy Suttle as vice president Mrs Clyde Hunnicutt as secretary Mrs W D White as treasurer Mrs Ludwich Werner as marshal Mrs Earl Wheeler as staff captain and Mrs Floyd Miller and Mrs Lucy Gossett as parliamentarians. Mrs Miller was appointed reporter. Mrs Cliff Amero outgoing president led the meeting with opening prayer by Mrs W D White and a gift to Mrs Amero from the club.

Rex Mills Noble Grands Club of Goodwill Rebekah Lodge Coy Suttle Clyde Hunnicutt W. D. White Ludwich Werner Earl Wheeler Floyd Miller Lucy Gossett Cliff Amero Amero Club

Sixty Attend Catholic Ladies Guild Meeting at Fort Sill

Sixty women attended the Catholic Ladies guild meeting at Fort Sill. The session opened in the NCO club after Mass at Hilltop chapel. Mrs. Gerald Robinson, president, conducted the meeting and introduced Lt. Col. Joseph M. Molliner, chaplain, recently returned from Augsburg, Germany.

Catholic Ladies Guild Fort Sill NCO Club Hilltop Chapel Gerald Robinson Joseph M. Molliner Augsburg Germany

Abigail Van Buren column prompts readers concerns

A collection of Dear Abby reader questions about a sister in law's aging behavior, a tired newlywed couple's routine, a neighbor who picked vegetables, and a goat milk remark, with Abby's guidance and short replies. Abby invites personal replies via mail.

Abby Schweitzer Defiance

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