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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1963
Page
8
Dear Abby letters discuss a 46 year old petite woman denied a children's size meal, the cost and service impact of ordering small portions, and a suburban shower gift dispute. Readers weigh in on adult portions and etiquette, with a humorous note about party antics and a psychologist's view.
Members of the Medical Wives club gathered Tuesday in the Artillery room of the Officers Club for a vaudeville style talent show and luncheon. Chairman Mrs. John Biggs led a committee including Mrs. Gordon Kaelin and Mrs. George E. Mitchell. Performers included Mrs. Gottesman narrator, Mrs. Elmer Bigger on semi classical piano, Mrs. John Takala singing Rodgers and Hammerstein medleys, and dances such as The Twist and a Charleston number by multiple members. Luncheon guests included Miss Josie Donovan and several Mrs. and Mrs. attendees.
Mrs LaVera Chap man spoke on decorating at the Lawton Charter chapter ABWA dinner meeting held in the Geronimo room of the Hotel Lawtonian. Yellow chrysanthemums and tapers adorned the head table as Violet Phelps, sponsored by Joy Crow, was installed as a new member. New committee appointments included nominating chair Lodell B Goodey and Helen Dunn with Helen Burns as members. Leta Louie Smith led the Woman of the Year committee with Clara J Kelley and Bob Mor ford Jr. as members.
Officers of the Field Artillery Missile Systems Evaluation Group and spouses gathered at the Polo club Fort Sill to bid farewell to CWO Mark Rader who retired in May. Col. Elliott announced the departure. gifts included a silver baby cup for Capt. Hugh Swafford and a silver tray for Mrs. Rader.
Dr. Royce B. Means president of the Lawton council travels to Dallas for an all day CFG Region 4 executive committee meeting. He was recently elected to the committee representing Camp Fire councils in Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Louisiana and Arkansas. Mrs Means accompanies him. Also listed are recent houseguests including Mr. and Mrs. Gene Ganus and family in Lawton and relatives from Albuquerque Rockdale and Lakeland.
Mrs. Gerald Cameron and Mrs C Dill were greeted as newcomers by OCS Wives club members in the OCS area at Fort Sill. President Mrs A J Dean opened the meeting and introduced sponsors and guests including Maj H L Callantine who spoke on poisons in the home and showed a related movie. Refreshments followed.
Fort Sill officers and their wives hosted a farewell for Capt and Mrs Sparks who depart June 15 for Hawaii. Lt Col Walter Davis presided as Lt John Hopkins and his wife were welcomed. Guests enjoyed dips sandwiches beef and hors d oeuvres and games followed.
Seven Fort Sill officers were honored as degree graduates from the University of Omaha with straight A averages Lt. Col. John H. Van der Bruegge Maj. Colin D. Ciley Jr. Maj. Harold A. Godwin Maj. Arthur L. Kelly Maj. Lonnie L. Moseley Maj. James T. Wortham and Capt. Vincent E. Faler received commendations. Also named civilian Employee of the Month Danial T. Moore of 1814 N 22nd. New assignments and awards include Lt. Jerome C. Stoeckel executive officer Battery B 3rd Battalion ATCFA Lt. William D. Traynor battery commander Battery C 7th Battalion ATCFA and Capt. Frederick L. Nuffer at Fort Holabird. Various unit reassignments and Army Commendation Medals were announced for members at Fort Sill and nearby bases.
Wolters in Texas is redesignated Fort Wolters and becomes a permanent installation. It joins Fort Sam Houston Bliss Hood Sill Chaffee Polk as forts in the region. The fort, home to the Army's Primary Helicopter School, trains pilots in basic chopper flying then tactical flying aerial gunnery and evasion before graduation.
About 4,000 Alabama National Guardsmen of the 31st Infantry Division will report to home stations and move to Ft. McClellan ahead of planned admission of three Negro students to the University of Alabama. Officials say federalization could be invoked by President Kennedy if needed, with Gov. Wallace's actions shaping the response.
Touring members of the Oklahoma Historical Association praised the Museum of the Great Plains in Lawton after a visit that included Fort Sill, Mt. Scott, and Carnegie. Sen. Fred Harris spoke and sang Comanche songs at a banquet, with Corwin receiving a citation for public service. The tour continues to Grandfield, Elk City, and Red Rock Star Park.
Piers Wood son of Lt Col Ret William J Wood and Mrs Wood of 216 Mimosa Lane has finished his first year at West Point and is expected home June 15. He left June 5 to visit friends in Paris France.
Lawton Heights Methodist Church hosts an ice cream social at 8 p m Sunday to raise funds for youth camp in June and July. Sponsored by the intermediate and senior MYF groups, the event is open to the public.
Mrs. R. M. Dickson hosted a farewell coffee for wives of officers at Headquarters USATCFA. Attendees included Mrs. B. M. Bell and Mrs. Woodrow Wallace. A table centerpiece featured a silver candelabra with red candles and refreshments were served. Fourteen persons attended.
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