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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1976
Page
6
Abigail Van Buren outlines views on husbands taking secretaries to lunch, noting gossip risks and differing circumstances. Readers weigh in on lunching with bosses, while one letter recalls a friend and a boreish spouse causing dinner-time friction.
Dear Abby advises that husbands should share duties with their wives and suggests a fair, equal partnership. The letter from DISGUSTED asks how to signal a waitress. Abby notes many waitresses prefer being addressed by Miss or Waitress unless a name is shown. C.S. adds caution about using names.
Lawton AID chapter announces nine members registered to attend the 16th annual AID conference in Oklahoma City from Thursday July 29 to Sunday August 1. Readings span from 1690 to 1976 and focus on uniquely American contributions with sessions on the Constitution Gettysburg Address Our Town and Thornton Wilder.
Four new members were honored by Beta Epsilon Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha at Mrs. Maurice Meyer’s home 2004 Liberty. Honored were Mrs. F. B. Becker Mrs. Clyde Helms Mrs. R. A. Burt Jr. and Mrs. Joey Hall with sixteen members and three guests present.
Miss Frances Wright spoke on Cameron University at the Lawton Pioneer Women’s Club meeting in the Museum of the Great Plains after a covered-dish luncheon. President Miss Mary L. Evans presided as members discussed Lawton’s birthday celebration and planned participation. Hostesses for 45 members included Mrs. Youngblood and Mrs. Curtis Harding, with Joey Dean Miller as a guest. A recipe tip noted 144 pounds of sliced peaches for three cups.
Delicious home meal using fresh corn and canned tomatoes. Grill fish, potatoes, tomato corn salad, green salad, peach cobbler, and a beverage. Corn is prepared by cutting kernels and scrapping cobs to release pulp into stewed tomatoes, simmered gently about three minutes, then seasoned. Serves 4 to 6.
Readers are guided to use budget baby products for beauty routines. Baby oil serves as remover moisturizer and softener. warm water soaks foot baths. Baby lotion, powder, shampoos, and baking soda are noted as versatile beauty aids. Petroleum jelly functions as lip gloss eyelash softener and minor first aid.
Senior Citizens Club meets at Centenary United Methodist Church at 6 30 p m. Lawton Fort Sill Bird Club gathers at Security Bank Building at 7 30 p m. Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5263 and Auxiliary host games at VFW Halil 1001 A at 7 30 p m. Parents Without Partners holds coffee at Mrs Joyce Best 1810 Baldwin at 8 p m. Signal Mountaineers Square Dance Club dances at Fort Sill Officers Club at 8 p m. Calendar items accepted until noon Thursday by The Lawton Constitution Society Department 353 0620.
Col and Mrs David Blackledge hosted a buffet for officers of the 212th Artillery Group and their wives at Fort Sill. Guests included Lt Col and Mrs Lee Herrick Capt and Mrs John Lancaster and other newcomers. Farewell gifts were given to Capt and Mrs Bob Richardson and 2nd Lt and Mrs Greg Maynard, with Mr and Mrs Jack Mager of Pittsburgh and Mr and Mrs P G Peregoy in attendance.
Roseland Ex tension Homemakers Group met at Mrs. William Gibson's home to map a year's study programs. New officers took duties: President Mrs. Sullivan Watson, VP Mrs. Harry Hammond, secretary-treasurer Mrs. Carl Hicks, chaplain Mrs. Tracy Bishop, reporter Mrs. Pete Dove, and parliamentarian Mrs. Roy Watson. Mrs. Delbert Smith joined as a new member. Next meeting hosted by Mrs. Watson on Thursday, Aug. 12 at Mrs. Gibson's. Gibson to lead lesson.
Officers Wives' Club for the 212th Artillery Group convened at Fort Sill with 12 attendees. Mrs. David Blackledge presided at the home on Leever Road as they planned fall activities and officers’ duties.
A farewell dinner honoring Lt. Col. and Mrs. Richard M. Bronson was held by Officers of 2nd Battalion 37th Field Artillery 212th Field Artillery Group II Corps Artillery and their wives in the Pecan Valley Club House. Capt. James B. Neidig presided during the farewell ceremonies attended by 46 persons. Guests included Col. David Blackledge Mrs. Delores Wilson and Mrs. John Donahue.
A coffee at Mrs. Edward Baehr home 1155-A Lee Road welcomed Mrs. Erven Tyler hosted by Wives of Officers of the Specialist Training Battalion USAFATC. Mrs. Robert Conant led the business session with guests including Mrs. B. B. Quedens Mrs. J. L. Casey and Mrs. J. A. Marchbanks.
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