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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1954

Page

6

VFW Auxiliary Installs Four New Officers

Four officers were installed at the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars Gen. Leslie J. McNair post 5263 during the regular session at the VFW hut Fort Sill. Margaret Dunbar presided as auxiliary president with Raymond Rust installing officer. New officers are Mrs Frank Sauls treasurer Mrs Buck Fish musician Mrs Ted Nelms patriotic instructor and Mrs Cecil colorbearer.

Ladies Auxiliary Leslie J. McNair VFW Hut Fort Sill Margaret Dunbar Raymond Rust Lawton Frank Sauls Buck Fish Ted Parker Korea Rust

Timmy Sprague Birthday Honored by Grandparents and Family

Guests including Lt. and Mrs. Jack Bond and son Joe, Mr. and Mrs. Denzel Hawkins and son Ricky, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Nishimura and son Michael attended a birthday event for Timmy Sprague. The celebration featured cake, ice cream, gifts, and refreshments, with Timmy's maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Wilder, and other relatives present.

pSiteus Plauions Wilder M. M. Linneborn al Dee Mr. Sprague Sele Diana John David McNayr Jack Bond Joe Denzel Hawkins Ricky Paul Nishimura Michael

Club Luncheon Attended by Fort Sill Guests

Two guests, Mesdames Frank Wertten and W. W. attended this week’s regular luncheon at NCC Open Mess Fort Sill. Hostesses were Mesdames Alfred Beasley and J. L. Smith. co hostesses for next Wednesday’s 1 pm luncheon at the Open Mess were Mesdames W. H. Hudspeth and S. D. Rains. Also listed as attendees were Mesdames H. R. Barthel L. Gryczkowski Johnson John H. Himes L. L. C. Lowrey N. Markastomas Joe Mendon and others.

Frank Werten W. W NCC Om Mess Fort Sill Alfred Beasley J. L. Smith W. H. Hudspeth S. D. Rains H. R. Barthel L. Gryczkowski Johnson John H. Himes L. L. C. Lowrey N. Markastomas Joe Mendon

Economizers Unencouraged By Statistics

Government statistics show limited use of economizers despite new money reinvestments from the White House. The report frames the outcome as far from the promised $12, threshold, signaling modest impact and continued skepticism about the program.

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Senate trims 400 million by economizers in five bills

The Senate reduced funding by 400 million or 19 percent as economizers cut the total in five bills sent from the House. The chamber passed five of the measures, altering the funding levels before final action.

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Auxiliary Sets Fete Tonight at VFW Post 1193

Members of the Ladies auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars post No 1193 gather at the VFW building 926 S Second for a turnabout party and box supper. Three new candidates Jess Adams Elmer McCauley and Jack Smith are initiated. The group plans an event for Fort Sill Hospital annex patients June 17 with refreshments. Poppy sale netted 241 73 with winners Robert Thomas first Bill Tafolla second and Danny Farrell third. A covered dish supper is set for June 15 at the VFW building. Two auxiliary members Mrs Stringer and Mrs Traister were named department officers at the encampment in Stillwater. One year free Korean veterans wives membership ends Aug 31.

Ladies Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No VFW Jess Adams Elmer McCauley Jack Smith Ernest Cummins Fort Sill Hospital Annex Deward Stringer Robert Thomas Bill Tafolla Danny Farrell Alfred Maples Paul Marburger Stringer Medford Traister Stillwater Mrs. Stringer Eee Eeaarclay, Lewiseman Donald Grimm Charles Klink M. T. McCracken Henry Meyer Nettie Power Raymond Rust Herbert Young

Unity Appointive Officers Named For Next Term

Unity Rebekah lodge No 121 named appointive officers for the coming term during a 28 attendee session at IOOF hall 109 D Mrs Jack Wellington noble grand and Mrs Rath vice grand conducted the meeting An invitation was read from Mrs John Manning Chickasha past president of Rebekah assembly of Oklahoma to attend state assembly seating at Enid

Cliff Rath Noble G. W. Martin Unity Rebekah Lodge No. 121 IOOF Jack Wellington Noble Grand Rath John Manning Chickasha Rebekah Assembly of Oklahoma Enid Luther Williams Geraldine Gordon John Purcell Ray Young Pearl Edwards Tommy Hartline Guardian Arthur Barrett Nellie Jackson Glenn Rading Kelley Sunday Vice Grand Jack Fite Jess Stanley Dena Maples Best Chapain Helen Curley Beatrice Morrison Laverne Bates

Sunbeam Members Meet At Church

Faxon Sunbeam Band under Mrs Alex Richardson met at the church for a 2 30 p m program with Mesdames E M Carter Mabel Paden C F Perry and Elmer Price assisting Refreshments were served and guest Nancy Roberts of Kermit Texas attended along with Jackie Jennie and Larry Boyd Carol Carter Jesse Coffey Kathleen Cozad Butch Drapoli Kay Livingston Charles and Paul Pierce Jr Linda Reid and Charles and Wilma Thornton Carolyn Hunt club members and families plan 4 Sunday picnic at rural home of and Mrs W H Clanton east of city for their annual party

FAXON Alex Richardson Faxon Sunbeam Band Mesdames E. M. Carter Mabel Paden C. F. Perry Elmer Price Nancy Roberts Kermit Texas Jackie Jennie Larry Boyd Carol Carter Jesse Coffey Kathleen Cozad Carolyn Hunt Club W. H. Clanton City

Mrs James Dobry Presides Woman's Auxiliary Meeting

Mrs James Dobry president led the business session as 25 members of the International Association of Machinists women’s auxiliary met at the IOOF hall 109 A membership drive was discussed One new member Mrs Marvin Werneke was welcomed Ernest Fridle recording secretary read a letter from the international president from the 7 session held Thursday Werneke received the door prize a tea apron made by Mrs Donald McLeod Refreshments were served Chattanooga Special Mr and Mrs Buford Reed named their son Donald Lee born Sunday June 6 at Grandfield hospital Grandparents Mr and Mrs T J Reed Sr Chattanooga and Mr and Mrs Cecil Taylor Olney Texas They also have Johnny four and Tommy three

James Dobry Woman's Auxiliary International Association of Machinists IOOF Marvin Werneke Ernest Fridle Werneke Donald McLeod Chattanooga Buford Reed Donald Lee Grandfield Hospital T. J. Reed Sr Cecil Taylor Olney Texas Johnny Tommy

Picnic Closes Club Activities

Members of the International club gathered on the lawn at Mrs. C. S. McCusilion 601 Columbia for a garden party and picnic supper marking the club year’s end. Mrs. A. H. Nugent became president, winning honors in Arts Festival entries, and new members from Brazil and Germany joined guests and photographers noted for the event.

International Club C. S. McCusilion Columbia A. H. Nugent Hugette Roach Lawton Woman’s Forum Cameron College Frank Churillo Alfredo V. Nicolau Brazil J. W. Dennis Germany F Gibbs Frances King Jonie House Mesdames Nugent Robert Dean J. E. N. House Richard Laib A. E. Richardson Marcella Pescher Mes Jackson W. Johnson Anssie Ontgomery E. S Parker M. Rangel B. Smith P. J.saitta L. R. Thorne Johnnason

Flag Day Breakfast Hosted by Lawton DAR Chapter

Members of the Lawton chapter Daughters of American Revolution will meet at 10 a m at the home of Mrs. John W Tyree northeast of the city for their annual Flag Day breakfast. Hostesses include Mesdames Carl Froneberger Jr Bern Klein Virginia Mc Blain Pearl Pendergraft F S Sneed and Damon Watson assisting.

Lawton Daughters of American Revolution John W. Tyree City Carl Froneberger Jr Bern Klein Virginia McBlain Pearl Pendergraft F. S. Sneed Damon Watson

Glazed chintz ironing tip to reveal right side sheen

Iron glazed chintz on the right side to bring out its sheen and preserve finish. Use a low heat setting and a pressing cloth to avoid scorching or gloss changes.

Ruel Tommy Lyles Feted At Reunion

FAXON Special honors their son Ruel Tommy Lyles Jr who returned home after four years in the United States Navy A family reunion was hosted by Mr and Mrs R T Lyles with relatives including a son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joe Yarnell and two small grandsons from Texas Mr and Mrs Frank Smith Duncan C E Jennings father of Mesdames Lyles and Smith

FAXON Ruel Tommy Lyles Jr United States Navy R. T. Lyles Lyles Joe Yarnell Texas Frank Smith Duncan C. E. Jennings Mesdames Lyles and Smith

Shellcraft Work Features Meeting

A meeting was held featuring speakers Hall, Dale Icenogle, Rex Johnson, Robert Keath, David Land, Cecil LaCaze, Lyle J. Posvic, Merrill Richey and J Raymond Sambola to discuss shellcraft topics and project updates.

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