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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1972
Page
5
Readers ask how to handle dirty films and social etiquette. grandparents, a mom facing unsolicited comments, and a voter note appear. Abby responds on cleaning up movies, manners, infant remarks, and civic duty with practical answers.
A Thursday schedule lists Bateman Darling American Legion Post and Auxiliaries meetings at various venues, plus senior citizen events, Dorcas Guild installation, charity and veteran group gatherings, a tea for Girls State delegates, an awards banquet, citizenship class, Parents Without Partners, Royal Neighbors, White Shrine, Square Dance Club and a Junior Miss Club swimming party with locations in Lawton and Apache.
World War I Barracks No 1168 and Auxiliary met for a noon luncheon in the First Christian Church recreation room. Delegates and alternates for the department convention in Tulsa June 21 to 23 were elected by the Auxiliary, with Edward Roof presiding and Mrs L W Mitchell receiving a past president’s pin.
The Lawton Elgin Sweet Adelines hosted a guest night at the First Presbyterian Church. Gwen Fisher received an appreciation plaque and honorary SECOSA membership. Regional events were announced for Little Rock July 21 and 22, with The Delightables Quartet entering the contest. A Lions Club singout was planned for Thursday June 22.
Bateman Zarling American Legion Post 193 will elect officers when it meets with the Auxiliary today at 7 30 p m in the Medicine Park Y American Legion Hut.
The Marine Mothers and Wives Club will meet Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the USO.
Modest sweaters move into top status for fall fashion as designers and shoppers embrace versatile knitwear. Ann Hencken notes sweaters pair with skirts or pants, offering warmth, style, and easy layering for the new season.
Eta Phi Chapter members, hosted by Mrs. Mike Morris, heard a art program by guest Mrs. Robert Johnson on Many Forms of Art with a brush demonstration. Transfer members were welcomed. Mrs. Schmahl received a gift. Clothing notes highlighted Jay Kobrin Maisonette fall line with sweaters, dresses, and coordinated outfits priced mainly between 70 and 140 dollars. Russel Taylor showcased novelty print furs.
Elgin United Methodist Church hosted an ice cream and cake social on its lawn with Rev. Van cel Garoutte as guest and pastor for a third year. A program by Elgin Assembly and Rainbow for Girls accompanied a gift presentation to the pastor. Forty five guests attended.
Echo Club members met at the Elk's Lodge Hall to approve an August 4 dance featuring The Branders. Presiding was Mrs. Walter Barrett. guests included Mrs. Audrey Woodall. Sixteen members attended with honors for Mrs. Don Beavers and Mrs. Woodall. A board meeting is set for June 20 and the next regular meeting for July 5.
Five members of the Southwestern Hospital Auxiliary received honors for volunteer hours at a luncheon in the Southwestern Clinic Hospital. Awardees include Mrs. Ray Coughenhour 50 hours Mrs. Edna Allitzer 200 hours Mrs. S. Kloster Powell 300 hours Mrs. J. H. Ford 400 hours and Mrs. W. Schumacher 1000 hours. Mrs. Johnnie Bandy presided. Deloris Curby supervised an air purification demonstration and led a tour of surgery facilities. twenty members attended.
The Lawton Pioneer Women's Club met with 23 members at the Museum of the Great Plains. New members Lula Youngblood and Myrtle Mae Hill were welcomed. A luncheon for Lawton Rangers and guests was planned for Friday June 23 at noon at the museum.
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