National Women's Meet Reports Theme "Christ Is the Way"
Mrs. Clayton S. Valder summarized insights from the National Council of Presbyterian Women session at Purdue, presenting the four year theme "Christ Is the Way" to members of the First Presbyterian Church Women’s Association during a 1 pm luncheon. President Mrs. Robert Rush led the meeting as devotional by Mrs. E. L. Richardson, with anthem by Mrs. O. C. Darling Jr. and numerous attendees listed including Mesdames S. K. Powell, J. G. Erwin Sr., D. L. Shelton, H. H. Brigham, Ray Keegan, S. B. Rains, L. T. McAfee, Mattie Curtis, Joe Taylor, Malcom Oswalt, Walter Montgomery, John Merchant, Bob Chandler, Fred C. Larrance Jr., Louis O. Giess, Ross Porter, Margaret Gilbert, Lloyd Aurell, John Tine, Fannie E. Boggs, S. G. Farmer, Stanley D. Farmer, Bill Joyner, Vernon Greer, C. T. Freese, H. L. Porter, J. W. Cooper, Robert L. Du Fore, Harold A. Dye, J. C. Eubank, A. L. Amey Jr., John Scott, Gray Buck Jr., Sue Crausbay, Nellie Royce, Rubye H. Harris, F. D. Dole, E. L. Dewey, J. B. Colwell, Frances Houston, J. M. Bakley, Dorothea Meyer, and Margaret Fox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rush
E. L. Richardson
O. C. Darling Jr
National Council
D. L. Shelton
H. H. Brigham
Ray Keegan
S. B. Rains
L. T. McAfee
Mattie Curtis
Joe Taylor
Malcom Oswalt
Walter Montgomery
John Merchant
Bob Chandler
Fred C. la
John Scott
Gray Buck Jr
Sue Crausbay
Nellie Royce
Rubye H. Harris
F. D. Dole
E. L. Dewey
J. B. Colwell
Frances Houston
J. M. Bakley
Dorothea Meyer
Margaret Fox
Lawton Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings
Lawton residents have a busy social calendar with events at Storey and School of the Dance, Central Baptist Church, First Christian Church and several fraternal and service clubs. Key gatherings include Bible school officers, Legion auxiliary social, sorority meeting, Eastern Star initiation, Iris Garden club program on perennials, and a Reddy Kilowatt Square Dance with Johnny Robinson. Local clubs host dances, trail rides and neighborhood club meetings around 2 to 8:30 p.m. at various venues including 1410 N. 15th, 1331 Cherry, and 2123 Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton Little
Storey & School of the Dance
Protheon
Central Baptist Church
H. L. Alexander
Cherry
First Christian Bible School
American Legion Auxiliary
Lowery-Whitehead
Legion Hall
Chickasha
Beta Mu
Epsilon A
Hager Fry
Jesse Bitterman
Order of Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Unity Rebekah Lodge No
IOOF
D. Iris Garden
Forever Yours
A. C. Shelton
Beaver Valley
Reddy Kilowatt Square
Public Service Company
Johnny Robinson
First Christian Women's Groups Assemble For Luncheons
First Christian Women groups meet at multiple homes for luncheons and Bible study with prayers led by Mrs. Orville Pope and devotionals by several leaders. Members present include Mrs. J Roy Dunning host, Mrs. Clyde Gillock leader, and guests from Topeka and area. Gift presented to the hostess, with hospitality staff and Bible quiz prizes noted.
First Methodist Woman's Society meets on Tuesday
Mrs. George Page presided at the 2 pm general meeting in the church parlor. A AA member spoke on the group’s help, after a devotional by Mrs. H. M. Tilton and group singing led by Mrs. A. W. Langston. Refreshments were served by Circle I during social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Page
First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service
Alcoholics Anonymous
H. M. Tilton
A. W. Langston
J. J
R. D. McCaskill
Ross Shelp
T. J. Walker
Glenn Weaver
Charles E. Young
Gladys Zarling
Pilgrimage to Rome Lesson Led Beal Heights Circle
Mrs. Marie Lydon hosted Circle IV of Beal Heights Presbyterian Women of the Church at her home 920 S Fifth Tue. Mrs Ray Nauman circle chairman taught Pilgrimage to Rome and led the business session. Attending were Mrs C A Tackitt and Mesdames Robert Ford Lillian Kalbfleisch R S Ward and Miss Catherine Garvin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Ray Nauman
Circle
Circle IV
Beal Heights Presbyterian Women of the Church
Marie Lydon
S. Fifth
C. A. Tackitt
Mesdames
Robert Ford
Lillian Kalbfleisch
R. S. Ward
Catharine Garvin
Tractor accidents claim lives and injure farmers in 1953
In 1953 tractor incidents resulted in fatalities and injuries among farmers. Data show ongoing risk from farm machinery, underscoring the need for safety measures and awareness campaigns for operators and families.
Edgemon Contway Wedding Planned In Home Ceremony
Jean Ann Edgemon and William Contway Jr. announce a Friday night wedding at 7:15 in the Edgemon home. Miss Edgemon, Lawton high school alumna, joins William Contway Sr.’s son, an OU senior majoring in business administration. A reception will follow at the Public Service home service room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Ann Edgemon
Bill Contway
Jean Annemon
William Contway Jr
Oew
Cecil B. Edgemon
Maple
Milton Ferguson
First Baptist Church
Cade William Contway Sr
Columbia
How Pace
Rom Lawton High School
Wolverettes
Thespians
Order of Rainbow
Lawton High School
University of Oklahoma
Norman
Delta Upsilon
Public Service Company
Central Baptist Women Hold Circle Study Meetings
Central Baptist Women met in members homes for circle studies. Jewel Lunsford circle at Frances Bean 1315 Taylor opened with prayer and devotion on Holy Spirit in Missions. Oleta Snell circle met at Doyle McAda 1205 Lincoln for devotional and lesson Service with two guests. Elizabeth Poole circle studied Ministry of Christ at Mrs. Caldwell 907 Gore. Ruth Haltom circle met at H B Barley with WMU watchword recited. Itsuko Saito circle gathered at S V Carmichel 1108 Laird for devotional and closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society
Richard T. Hopper
D. W. Smith
Jewel
R. G. Ragsdale
Jim G. Fuller
James Metcalf
J. A. Pennell
E. J. Charles Ware
Wyatt Hendrick
Elizabeth
Ministry of Christ
George Rollins
Elizabeth Poole
E. K. Caldwell
Gore
Caldwell
Rollins
Mesdames J. C. McMillian
M. F. Spencer
Quann Mitchell
Charles
Itsuko Saito
Earl Newton
S. V. Carmichel
Laird
W. E. McCrary
May Schofield
J. T. Pepper
George Chew
Jerry Caudell
R . Nees
Mrs John Young Leads WSCS Hostess Meeting
Mrs John Young president conducted the business meeting as Lawton Heights Methodist Women's Society of Christian Service gathered at the church Tuesday night. Wayne Smith and Mesdames Jess Newby and others discussed the lesson Students in Today's World and the closing prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Young
Lawton Heights
Community Club Studies Safety And Plans Activities
Comanche county Home Demonstration club members met Tuesday at the Blue Beaver Community house with Mrs. Clara J. Kelley presenting safety lessons. Hostess was Mrs. Rupard Ward. Devotional by Mrs. Don Hawthorne and reading of the Woman's creed by Mrs Kermit Elling. Plans include attending the Cameron College gym flower and vegetable show, a club party at Blue Beaver Saturday night, Farm Women's camp July 21 22, and recruiting votes for the new fair barn and buildings. Other members named: Mesdames Art Runyan J Bard Carl Elling J R Cassell Joe T Hawthorne and Perry Runyan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara J. Kelley
Comanche County
Blue Beaver Community House
Rupard Ward
Don Hawthorne
Kermit Elling
Cameron College Gymnasium
Mesdames Art Runyan
J. W. Bard
Carl Elling
J. R. Cassell
Joe T. Hawthorne
Perry Runyan
Donation to Lawton Youth Center Building Fund
Mrs. Jim Recer led a basket weaving session as Mary Swartz Rose club members met at Mrs. E. L. Godwin's home. In a subsequent business meeting led by president R W Easley, the group voted to donate 50 dollars to the Lawton Youth Center building fund. Attending members included W. J. Rybka Dewey Callahan Darold English Glenn Becker Kenneth Kaspereit Harvey House and Chester McCord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Recer
Mary Swartz Rose Club
E. L. Godwin
R W. Easley
Lawton
Mesdames W. J. Rybka
Dewey Callahan
Darold English
Glenn Becker
Kenneth Kaspereit
Harvey House
Chester McCord
Luncheon by Cosmopolitans at Ft Sill NCO Mess
Mesdames W. H. Hudspeth and S. D. Rains co hostesses led weekly luncheon at 1 p.m. on Wednesday for Cosmopolitan club members. After lunch, card games and song featured guests Mesdames Kenton Nesbit and Venice James, plus several listed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames
W. H. Hudspeth
S. D. Rains
Ft Sill
NCO
Saon Song
Carl Hemby
Frank W. Ae ‘Taylor C. T
Alfred Beasley
L. Nees
L. L. Johnson
O. T. oMore
S. L. Gryczhowski
N. Markastomas
Joe N. McFadden
H. R. Barthel
Kenton Nesbit
Venice James
Mystery Outing For Lawton Metho dist Seniors
MYF group from Lawton First Methodist Church took a two day mystery trip from Monday morning to Tuesday afternoon to Roman Nose State Park near Watonga. Senior division attendance was the aim and the party included Dr and Mrs Wallace Gray Jr and Joe Stowe who drove the bus. Notable attendees were Rotnevi Stowe and Guy able for the outing though Bill Nerdy Berger and Donna Matheny could not attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roman Nose State Park
Watonga
Lawton
Methodist Youth Fellowship
Wallace Gray Jr
Joe Stowe
Roene vi Stowe
Guy Aible
Bill Nerdy
Berger
Donna Matheny
Delta June Delk Becomes Harold Barton George's Bride
Delta June Delk, daughter of Mr and Mrs Alton Delk, married Harold Barton George son of Mr and Mrs Harold George in Hobart First Christian Church on June 6 officiated by Rev Rawlins Cherryholmes. The ceremony featured white king asters and carnations with candlelight. Maid of honor Kathryn Splawn and bridesmaids Wanda Ratliff Evelyn Kelly Beverly wore matching blue and yellow dresses. Best man Billie Tate. ushers Donald George Kirby Delk and Diehl Van Delk. Bride wore a floor length tulle over satin gown with Chantilly lace and seed pearls. pearl necklace from her mother. Reception followed in the church dining hall. bride and groom left for a trip in navy silk crepe dress. The bride is a Cameron College graduate, fourr years a Cameron sophomore, and recent Oklahoma College for Women alumna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saddle Mountain
June Delk
Donite
Doss Kutch
Kathryn Splawn
Wanda Ratliff
Evelyn Kelly
Beverly
Linda Worley
Ricky Zimmerman
Quinton Tipton
Billie Tate
Donald George
Kirby Delk
Diehl van Delk
Pea Thomas Orley
Winfry Ckenger
Elby Fritz
Glenn Russell Jr
Beverly Sandlin
Cameron College
Oklahoma College For Omen
Chickasha
Two Girls Host Coke Party For Neighborhood Friends
Alice Aurell and Nancy Joyner hosted a Coke party Wednesday morning at the Aurell home 1004 Dearborn. Guests enjoyed cold grapes melon balls party rolls and iced cakes. Comment mentions use of melted ice cream or sauce on warm chocolate cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Aurell
Nancy Joyner
Lloyd Aurell
Kay Gordon
Georgia Gill
Belva Hollingshead
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clayton S. Valder
National Council of Presbyterian Women
Purdue University
Lafayette
Ind
Women’s Association of the
First Presbyterian Church
S. K. Powell
J. G. Erwin Sr
Orville D. Pope
J. Roy Dunning
Atlanta
J. N. Whaten
Jenee Soper
Hostess
Kay Thomas
C. R. Thomas
B.eee Ness
Clyde Gillock
J. C. Brubaker
Mildred Brizendine
Topeka
Kans
Mesdames J. W. Galyon
George Harrouff
P. C. Monroe
George Short
Charles Kirkland
LaVeta Yarmuk
W. B. Levey
Group II
Ed Jones
Rte. 3
L. W. Wilson
G. A. Worland
Mesdames Dow Jones
Bob Jones
Charles Rice
Roy Watson
Mesdames W. Benge
Charles Crabtree
Roland Croft
P. B. Curd
J. P. Wooten
Agnes Dominick
Jack Japp
Irene Langston
John Japp
Leonard Layton
Claudia Lindblad
David Lucas
J. D. Pool Sr
Otto Skrolle
Elbert M. Whitwell
Wege
Gibbie Gakeukeen
Ian
C. T. Magill
Milford Walker
Sally Beth Bassel
Mary McGill
Patsy Nolen
Leonard Wathen Jr
Mary Kerr
Royce Makin
Tekla Eyman
Mesdames Ed Crabtree
Raymond Fields
Mamie Krauss
George Lutz
Emma McCalmant
A. W. Puttkamer
Harry Routh
C. C. Shull
Sally Thompson
Ida Whitescarver
Leonard C. Wathen
WSCS
Mrs. Marie Lydon
Hann
Central Baptist
Everest & Jennings
Ww. F
Glasgow
Gothen L' OL Aealtoas
Bell
Chambrays
Cy and
Anthony's
Save
Iaey
Porter Bros., Builders
Uder
Aidi Om
Thomas A
MYF Group
Delta June Delk
Harold Barton
George
Wolverton
A Electric Co
Zona McDole Edwards
J. Hale Edwards
Ceer
Fairmont
U.S.P
Martag
Star Playhouse
Singer Sewing Center
Daye
Ann Shepard
Gwen Wood
Babs Yarmuk
Pappy
Trope’s
McGregor
Lancer
Swank
Damon
Mara
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