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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1954

Page

5

Bride-Elect Complimented With Shower at Fletcher church

Miss Betty Jo Johnson bride elect of Gilbert Jain received a prenuptial shower in the basement of Fletcher Methodist church hosted by 14 co hosts. Guests included Mrs E C Johnson and Mrs J H Neel with several aunts and out of town attendees from Chickasha Tulsa Lawton and Cyril. Gifts were opened at a pink rose table and program music featured local vocalists and a duet.

Betty Jo Johnson Fletcher Gilbert Jain Fletcher Methodist Church E. C. Johnson Ralph H. Jain Colby Kans Helen Childs Jess Burch Fred Burch Russell Constant EL. Dilling Bob Thompson Katy Laging Jim Bob Rucker Judy Owens Mona Liles Johnson J. H. Neel Milton Johnson Duncan Glenn Cargill Chickasha Jeffie Peggy Harrison Charlotte Thompson Leta Nell Voss Gilford Windle Stacie Collier B. Rogstad Jr Roy Windle Cyril Anne Newcomb Tulsa Ladelle Hanson Lawton

Mrs. G Blackburn Shower Honors Elgin Lady

Special report from Elgin notes Laura Stauffer circle of Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service hosted a personal shower for Mrs. G Blackburn in the church parlor. Refreshments served and gifts were given by a large group of members including Rose Barrow Floyd Beemer Henry Cline Ida Cline A B Carson H E Coody Clifford Cremer C G Coffin R C Cheens Charles Eads Billa Brandon Matt Johnson Edie Keeler Frank Kolker James Lawsor Mack Lowe Ida Miller Laura McCallister Ruth Owens Veda Stauffer Claud Watson Bonnie Walling Susie Cremer Jenna Kolker Helen Stephens Karolyn Stephens.

Elgin Laura Stauffer Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service G. Blackburn Rose Barrow Floyd Beemer Henry Cline Ida Cline A. B. Carson H. E. Coody Clifford Cremer C. G. Coffin R. C. Cheens Charles Eads

Local Kappa Kappa Iota delegates return from Oklahoma City

Mrs. Bob Crutcher the local con clave president Mrs. Cecil Baker secretary and Mrs. Jewell Bowman delegate have returned from a national convention of the Kappa Kappa Iota teachers sorority held in Oklahoma City with representation from the Lawton KKI chapter.

Bob Crutcher Cecil Baker Secre Jewell Bowman Oklahoma City Kappa Kappa Iota Teachers Sorority Lawton KKI

Job Placements Rise in Lawton Oklahoma June Report

During the first half of June the Lawton office of the Oklahoma State Employment Service placed 477 non agricultural workers, up from May. For the period 408 Lawton workers and 35 skilled workers from elsewhere were placed, with construction and utilities showing the most gain while wheat harvest and other farm work are not included.

Lawton Oklahoma State Employment Service

Senior Girls To Be Feted At Lawton Golf Club

Lawton Fort Sill Panhellenic will host a courtesy event honoring graduating senior girls entering college. Mesdames Andrews and Rasco announce swimming from 7 to 8 p.m. at the club pool followed by refreshments. Invitations issued to all senior girls and Panhellenic members.

Lawton- Fort Sill Panhellenic Lawton Golf & Country Club Mesdames U. S. Andrews D. D. Rasco Panhellenic Uie

Sprinkling Clothes With Lukewarm Water Improves Ironing

A fabric care tip notes lukewarm water sprinkles help fabrics absorb moisture more evenly than cold water, aiding smoother ironing.

Centenary Women Meet For Program At Church Parlor

Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Service gathers for a Tuesday meeting in the church parlor with Mrs. R. Grant Mangum Sr. presiding. Tea hostesses include Circle III members and Mrs Hester leads the lesson and opening prayer. Attendees include Mrs. J. C. Vaughn of Lebanon Tenn and numerous members with full names listed.

R. Grant Mangum Sr Centenary Methodist Woman’s Society of Aay Circle III Bill Siege J. C. Hester Hester W. W. Godlove

Rebels Repelled in Rice Paddies Near Hanoi

In the Red River delta south of Hanoi at Ninh Binh, French and loyal Indo-Chinese forces repelled Communist rebel attacks in flooded paddies. French raids disrupted installations near Na Hoc on the coast east of Ninh Binh as other delta areas remained quiet amid intensified air strikes against Giap forces aiming to seize the delta and Hanoi.

Hanoi Red River Ninh Binh Na Hoc Red Vo Nguyen Giap Delta

Measuring Honey Tips and Crystallized Honey Fix

Use a moist or greased cup or spoon when measuring honey. If honey crystallizes, place the container in hot water and stir occasionally until crystals melt.

GOPs Delay State Veteran's Aid Bill

Washington June 16 UP three Republican senators blocked quick action on a Veterans Administration hospital aid bill delaying care for a paralyzed Oklahoma man. The motion to proceed faced objections by Barry Goldwater William Purtell and Eva Bowring, with Kerr and Mike seeking to aid veteran Harry from Oklahoma City in World War I.

Washington Oklahoma Veterans Administration Barry Goldwater Arizona William A. Purtell Connecticut Eva Bowring NeeSee Ralston Harryhoma City Harry Robert S. Kerr Mike

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