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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 06, 1947

Page

6

Mrs. Jake Burk Honored With Layette Shower by Jolly Neighbors

The Jolly Neighbors club surprised Mrs. Jake Burk at her home with a pink and blue layette shower and Secret Pal gift exchange. Ice cream and cookies were served as members and guests attended. next meeting set with Mrs. Eldon Best on July 1.

Jolly Neighbors Club Jake Burk Mesdamics Ross Edmonson Jake Burl Blaine Parrish Hayden Barryhill John Strawn Bennie Olsen Eldon Best Zb.f. Jordan J. M. Little W. J Rogers John Stanley Uesday

HD Club Ice Cream Social At Fort Home

The Union Valley Home Demonstration club and families gathered at Mr. and Mrs. E. L Fort for an ice cream supper and games. Attendees included multiple Mrs and Mr families: Barker Dauben speck Jenson Kern Kriss Langdon Robinson Spill qaan Worley Smith and others with several children present.

E. L Fort Union Valley Home Demonstration Club D. B. Barker Susie A. P. Daubenspeck Wanda Rita Victor Jenson E. F. Kern Oliver Jerry Patsy O. F. Kern F.C. Kriss Charles Walter Lee Chuck Smith Vinetta Katherine

TEL Class Social Highlights Time and Fellowship

Twenty one members of the T E L L class of the First Baptist church met Tuesday night in the church adult building for a covered dish supper and a talk by Mrs H Tom Wiles on the importance of time. Bouquets of yellow and white Towers decorated the setting. Class president Mrs Florine Cunningham led the program with opening prayer by Mrs Jeanne Hawk and a silver baby cup presented to Mrs Hawk for her infant Nancy by Mrs Beatrice O Malley. Kay Wilkerson read last meeting minutes and closing prayer was by Mrs Uorean Conway. Special prayers were said for Opal Beards son ill with bronchial pneumonia and others ill. Attending were Mrs Lou Orr Mrs Peart Johnson Mrs Doris Cartwright Mrs Mary Nell Cape Mrs June Kam Mrs Gladys Barker Mrs Betty Jo Brown Mrs Jean Saul Mrs Dorothy Wilson Mrs Elizabeth Bilbrey Mrs Frances Pierce Mr Bill Green Mrs Dorothy Long and Mrs Mila Sanders.

T. BE. L First Baptist Church H. Tom Wiles Florine Cunningham Jeanne Hawk

Weading Of Miss Gwendolyn Zorger And Virgil Trout

Society notes and events list a Friday wedding at the Church of Christ Sixth and Arlington with about 150 organization representatives to discuss a permanent city recreation council. A shower for Lucille Werkz is planned at the Ledgerwood home with several hostesses. A benefit dance for city teens is scheduled for Harmen Park at 8 p.m.

Gwendolyn Zorger Virgil R. Trout Church of Christ Sixth Arlington Council City Hall Lucille Werkz P. mm

Army Wives Picnic and Swim at USQ Event

Army wives club met Thursday at the USQ Fourth and B, enjoyed a picnic lunch at the Indian school under a towering tree, then swam at the post pool. Pvt. Channin Singh from India will speak at a covered dish luncheon next week. Members urged to bring a new member. all women invited regardless of husband's rank. Children may be left at USC nursery. Swimming lessons offered Tuesday at the club with transport.

Army Wives Club USQ Ley Pvt Channin Singh India USC Nursery St. Andrews Episcoal Church Furingberdl

Mrs. Ewing Hosts Amuse U Bridge Club

Mrs. James Sanders won high score at a Wednesday afternoon game hosted by Mrs. Elmer Ewing at 412 Dearborn. Second high went to Mrs. Byron Aycach with other players including Mrs. Ry C. Warren Mrs. Howard Sims Mrs. Leon Maddox Mrs. Ben Ansley Mrs. D. L. Wigington and Mrs. Bruce Renick.

James Sanders Amuse U Bridge Club Nafternoon Elmer Ewing Dearborn Byron Aycach Ry C. Warren Howard Sims Leon Maddox Ben Ansley D. L. Wigington Bruce Renick

Local Women Attend Party And Meeting At Chickasha

Mrs. Alice Brogdon Mrs. Carrie Waldron Mrs. Mabel Wheeler and Mrs. Trixie White went to Chickasha Thursday to attend a meeting of the Rebekah lodge. Later they attended a party at the home of Mrs. Mary Manning honoring Mrs. Jane Payton who is leaving for Galesburg Illinois to make her home. The honoree was presented gifts.

Alice Brogdon Carrie Waldron Mabel Wheeler Trixie White Chickasha Rebekah Mary Manning Jane Payton Van Galesburg Ill

Charles Kerr To Be Presented In Piano Recital

Charles Kerr, former Lawton boy, will be presented Sunday June 8 at Oklahoma City University Fine Arts Auditorium. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Clay Kerr of 2221 NW 41. Kerr studies under Dean Clarence Bure of the School of Music. The program features Bach, Mendelssohn, Chopin, Debussy, Shostakovich, and others with organ accompaniment by Dean Burg.

Lawton Charles Kerr Fine Arts Oklahoma City University Clay ‘Kerr Clarence Bure School of Music University Oklahoma City J. 5. Bach W. A. Menarl Chopin Debussy Shostakowitch Mendelssohn Dean Burg

Vagabond Club Elects Officers

Betty Youngblood was named president of the Vagabond club at a home election. Officers include Betty Barrhill vice-president Mary Kennard secretary Betty Phillips treasurer Lois Keeler sergeant at arms and Barbara Caudle pledge mistress. Three new pledges Jay Rains Billie Caudle and Nita Willis were welcomed.

Betty Youngblood Vagabond Club Barbara Caudle Betty Barrhill Mary Kennard Betty Phillips Lois Keeler Barbara Cauele Jay Rains Billie Caudle Nita Willis

Sill Legion Auxiliary To Sponsor Saturday Apron Dance

The Bateman Zarling Fort Sill Post 193 Ladies Auxiliary sponsors an apron and overall dance at the Fort Sill Legion hut on Saturday night. The event begins at 8 p m with urging for all members and Legionnaires to attend.

Fort Sill Legion Hut Bateman-Zarling Fort Sill Post 193 Ladies Auxiliary

Mrs D R Grimes Sings At Her Sister's Wedding

Mrs D R Grimes returned from Oklahoma City where she was soloist at the wedding of her sister Miss Emma Lou Adkins to Paul Miller at St Luke's Methodist Church. She performed Till the End Of Time and Because.

D. R. Grimes Lake Oklahoma City Emma Lou Adkins Paul Miller St. Luke’s Methodist Church

Dr Wiles to Speak at New Mexico Baptist Rally

Dr H Tom Wiles pastor of the First Baptist church will be principal speaker Monday night near Alamogordo New Mexico at a regional Baptist brotherhood rally. Mrs Wiles will accompany him to Clovis where she will visit friends. They plan to return to Lawton for Fathers Day service on Sunday June 15.

H. Tom Wiles First Baptist Church Alamogordo N. M

Truman Nominates Gr iswold and Allen for Greek Aid Posts

President Truman sent nominations to the Senate for Dwight Griswold to head the Greek aid program and Richard F Allen to be field director of the foreign relief effort. Also named was Mennett B. Davis of Boulder to serve as United States representative on the economic commission for Asia and the Far East.

Washington Truman Senate Dwight Griswold Nebraska Richard F Allen Red Cross Eecutive Mennett B. Davis Boulder Colo United States Economic Commission For Asia Far East

Argentina President Heckled on Radio Broadcast

Argentina’s President Juan D. Peron was interrupted by a heckler during a nationwide radio broadcast last night. The Belgrano transmitter was silenced for 90 seconds by government order as officials investigate the attack, while other network stations continued normal transmission.

Buenos Aires Radio Belgrano Argentina Juan D. Peron Peron Belgrano

Bartlesville to vote on water bond issue

Bartlesville residents will vote July 1 on a proposed additional 500000 dollar bond issue for the water system. The bond would fund improvements and extensions to the city's water infrastructure and supply.

Bartlesville Okla

City votes funds for new water system bid shortfall

The city previously approved 1 150 000 dollars for a new water supply project two years ago but current bids exceed the authorized funds. The council seeks options to bridge the funding gap and proceed with the project.

Michael O'Brien to Perform on Radio Program Saturday

Eight year old Michael O'Brien the son of Mrs. L O'Brien of 606 North 18 will perform on a Saturday at 5 45 p m program over KSWO. The pupil of piano instructor Mra T A Vosburg will play during the American Legion auxiliary hour directed by Mrs Ruby Whitlock.

Mra T. A. Vosburg Michael O'Brien

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