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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1955

Page

8

Trinity WMS Names Head Has Program

Mrs Fred Cooke led Trinity Baptist Woman's Missionary Society meeting at the church with circle members Mary Demarest Irene Jeffers and Marjorie Stephens present They chose a new president Mrs Daniels and set a goal of 74 for the state mission offering A food drive for the Baptist Orphans Home in Oklahoma City was planned for August 23 Attendees included Mrs James George Broome E B Haggard and others

Fred Cooke Mary Demarest Irene Jeffers Marjorie Stephens Trinity Baptist Woman's Missionary Society WMS London Baptist World Alliance Woman's Missionary Union Roberts Baptist Orphans Home Oklahoma City Daniels Rex White James George Broome E. B. Haggard C. C. Harbor Charles Wieners James Hayes Jarrell Walker LeRoy Laws

VFW Auxiliary Plans Parade Participation In Lawton

VFW Auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars post 1193 voted to enter Lawton's birthday anniversary parade on August 6. The informal meeting at 8 p.m. Tuesday at the VFW building 926 South Second elected officers were postponed due to small attendance. Attendees included Mrs Deward Stringer president and Mesdames Harold Barclay Jack Smith Herbert Young John Edwards Edward Peterson and Arthur Farrington.

Woman’s Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Lawton VFW S. Second Deward Stringer Harold Barclay Jack Smith Herbert Young John Edwards Edward Peterson Arthur Farrington

Former Lawtonian Has Second Child Lori Grace

Mr. and Mrs. C. A. Anderson welcomed a daughter named Lori Grace in Milwaukee Wisconsin at 11 37 a m The infant weighed six pounds eight ounces and is the second child for the couple The child’s mother is Lois Keeler formerly of Lawton and sister to Stephen William aged one who is the Andersons’ other child

A. T. Keeler Ferris C. A. Anderson Milwaukee Wisc Lori Grace Stephen William

Lawton Rebekahs Plan Fletcher Drill Conclave

Lawton Rebekah lodge Noe 87 votes to attend the Fletcher drill conclave sponsored by Fletchy er Rebekah lodge. The gala event brings drill teams from across the state and Texas to Fletcher. A special lodge team will perform with officers Mrs. Cecil Carter and Mrs. Ed gar Peak presiding. Members named for degree staff include Mrs. Agnes Palmmer and others. Mrs. Leamon Jones was elected to membership. After the meeting, officers were installed on film by Edgar Peak and Howard Council. about 55 members attended plus guest Mrs. John T. Hoyne.

Fletchyer Rebekah Lodge Lawton Rebekah Lodge IODF Rebekah Diill Texas Fletcher Cecil Carter Noble Grand Edgar Peak Carl Wheatley Agnes Palmmer Sampson Lydia Jess Brewer Jack Fincher Leamon Jones Howard Council John T. Hoyne

Couples Club Watermelon Feast at 35th Division Park

A First Presbyterian Couples club gathering featured a watermelon feast at 7 30 p m on Monday at 35th Division park at Sixth and Columbia. Host couples were Avalo Caldwell, Tom Wolf, John Erwin II, and Don Hope with Erwin overseeing games and recreation among many attendees.

First Presbyterian Joe Hampton Ted Dickerson Hugh McClain Fred Larrance Howard Kemper Robert Wheeler Fred Siddons

Vagabond Club Meeting Hosted by Beverly Vowell

Beverly Vowell president conducted a business meeting when Vagabond club members met at her home 704 Park for a 7 30 p m Tuesday session. Refreshments were served. Attendees included Doris Joyner Jean Poland Glenda Doane Carolyn Bryan Jahrea Friedman and Delores Pannell.

Beverly Vowell Vagabond Club Park Doris Joyner Jean Poland Glenda Doane Carolyn Bryan Jahrea Friedman Delores Pannell

Faxon GA Has Organizational Meet

Faxon Baptist Girls auxiliary organized at the church by Mrs. Everett Young with Diana Carson as president. Officers include Linda Reid as vice president and program chair, Laura Carter as secretary treasurer, plus Kay Boyd in attendance. Mrs. Anderson spoke on the GA magazine and Mrs. Smith outlined officer duties. A short recess preceded refreshments and the next meeting set for 3 p.m. Thursday.

FAXON Diana Carson Faxon Baptist Girls Auxiliary Everett Young Mesdames Fine Anderson Orville Smith Linda Reid Laura Carter Kay Boyd Anderson Smith

Training Union Social at Lawton Park Event

Faxon rap group hosted by Orville Smith at Lincoln park Lawton. Young attendees included Jane Carson Helen Howell David Martin Jerry Metcalf Mildred Ruby Parks. Accompanied by Rev and Mrs Everett Young John Everett Susan Young Mr and Mrs Smith and Pamela Sandra Smith.

FAXON Lawton Lincoln Park Faxon Rapist Training Union Orville Smith Jane Carson Helen Howell David Martin Jerry Metcalf Mildred Ruby Parks Everett Young John Everett Susan Young Smith Pamela Sandra Smith

Lawton Women Attend District Rebekah Meeting

Several Lawton women attended a Rebekah district gathering in Frederick on Tuesday night to hear Agnes Card, vice president of the Rebekah Assembly of Oklahoma, speak during her official visit.

Lawton Rebekah Frederick Agnes Card Rebekah Assembly of Oklahoma Ross Shelp Joe Bunch Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 121 Mesdames G. W. Martin Geraldine Gordon Ralph Lucas

Watermelon Party Celebrates Theta Rho Girls Club

Lawton Theta Rho Girls No. 29 held a watermelon party at Dee Dee Park at 7 p.m. Tuesday in lieu of a regular meeting. About 40 members attended with Lawton Junior Odd Fellows lodge No. 13 members as guests. Chaperones were R. E. Tallent and Mrs. Tallent, Joe House, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Bradford.

R. E. Tallent Cecil Carter Lawton Theta Rho Girls Club Dee Dee Park Lawton Junior Odd Fellows Lodge No. 13 Joe House Lodge Tom Bradford

BVI Club Hosts Picnic for Members Families

Approximately 50 people attended a picnic supper hosted by BVI club members on the lawn of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Kieeman. Dominoes and other games were played as the event honored club members and their families.

Elgin BVI Club Bill Kieeman

Lawton Minister Speaks to Women on Christian Citizenship

Leonard Roe, assistant pastor at Westminster Presbyterian, spoke to Women of the Westminster church on Christian Citizenship. He outlined visits with Lawton leaders including the police chief to discuss how informed Christians can improve the city. The meeting at Mrs. Mary Lipe’s home also covered church extension plans and future speaker arrangements.

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