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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 04, 1956

Page

23

Crime Will Pay Monday For Xi Tau Chapter Members

Lawton voters will participate in a staged mock court by Xi Tau Chapter Beta Sigma Phi to raise votes for Mrs. C. J. Constant as Indian princess. Citizens may pay one cent per vote by paying fines in a jail coffee event proclaimed by Mayor Ellsworth for Muskogee convention linkage.

Xi Tau Chapter Lawton C. R. Ellsworth Mayer Ellsworth Leona White Moneycipal Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Muskogee

Sorority Plans Spring Dance Meeting Details

In the absence of the president, Jane Connell led a Rho Kappa Gamma sorority meeting at Shirley Faulkner’s home at 1217 Andrews. They discussed the spring gradution dance while refreshments were served, with many members and pledges in attendance.

Jane Connell Rho Kappa Gamma Sorority Shirley Faulkner Andrews Marilyn Gordon Serry Church Margie Johns Cathryn Stanley Joyce Cable Gwen Patterson Janet Mussen Sharon Evilsizer Susie Crawford Retha Langley Mary Jane Osborne Billie Suggs Carmen Cox Shirley Ford Sherry Alexander Beverly Beauchamp Janice Pinchback Susan Hawkins Loretta Osborne

Richards Hosts WSCS Meeting and Refreshments

Mrs. H. P. Richards presided as hostess at a Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service meeting. Quarterly reports were given and refreshments served to Mesdames Richard Hitch Ervin Hull Fred Fisher Lila McDonald Lena Jarvis Lee Hastings and Lea Worley.

Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service H. P. Richards Richard Hitch Ervin Hull Fred Fisher Lila McDonald Lena Jarvis Lee Hastings Lea Worley

Cow Belles Promote Young Members for Hall of Fame

The Cow Belles of Oklahoma run a campaign to sell junior charter memberships in the National Cowboy Hall of Fame. Local contact Mrs. Claud Martin coordinates. memberships cost $1 for youths up to 18. Co chairs are Mrs. Guy Shull and Mrs. Jack Houser. This drive supports the statewide effort to raise the final 250,000 of a one million pledge to be matched by four million from 16 western states for the Hall's establishment.

Cow Belles Oklahoma Cattlemen’s Association National Cowboy Hall of Fame Claud Martin Chattanooga Guy Shull Lawton Jack Houser Oklahoma City Oklahoma

Good Home and Family Life FHA Meeting Highlights

The Cache chapter of Future Homemakers of America at Cache High School held its regular meeting with a devotional by Mary Ann Lints. Members discussed improving home and family life, heard a poem by Marilyn Saxon, and saw a skit by Betty Plaxico and teammates.

Cache Future Homemakers of America Cache High School Mary Ann Lints Marilyn Saxon Dixie Terry Jessie Jackson Mary Bates Velva Watts Betty Plaxico Carolyn Dupler Juanita Rowell Jan Wade Oklahoma Oklahoma City Buzz

Dinner Observes 77th Anniversary

In observance of the 77th birth day anniversary of J. P. White Sr. a family dinner was held at 2111 Hoover. Present were J. P. White Sr. and his wife, their hosts, and daughters Darlena and Deedra. A long distance call from son-in-law and daughter Bill Young and wife in Bakersfield, California, recalled the occasion.

J. P. White Sr Joe White Hoover Darlena Deedra Bill Young Bakersfield Calif

Cache PTA Board Meeting at Cache High School

The Cache Parent-Teacher Association held a board meeting in the Cache High School home economics room chaired by President Mrs. Carl Elling. Don Hawthorne announced an order for a 48 cup dispolator and 48 cups. Objects and platform charts were framed. Remaining funds will support the school music department. Attendees included Rev. Albert Peak, T. E. Lauderdale, Leo Donaldson, Elton Kriss, and Mesdames Crabtree, Cloninger, Livingstone, Snider.

Cache Parent- Teacher Association Cache High School Carl Elling Don Hawthorne Albert Peak T. E. Lauderdale Leo Donaldson Elton Kriss Mesdames J. M. Crabtree Ernest Cloninger Carl Livingston Kenneth Snider

Horizon Clubbers Have Meetings

Horizon club members of Lawton Camp Fire council held two meetings at Brenda Burton 905 Parkview. Guest speaker Miss Arden Wilson spoke on airline hostess work for United Airlines from San Francisco. New officers were elected with Joan Godlove named president and others in roles.

Horizon Club Lawton Camp Fire Council Arden Wilson

Cub Pack 42 Awards at Blue and Gold Banquet

The Andrew Jackson school Cub Pack 42 announced awards at a Lawton Heights Methodist church Blue and Gold banquet. Recipients include Rickie Bridges John Fike Mark Walder George Kilgore Reggie Mason Michael Warren Dane Frazier Gary Loring Robert McKay Byron Murray Charles Rankey David Rudell Allen Thomson Michael Thomas Michael Warren Richard O Siecki Alfred Allen Tommy Campbell Don Bowles. Webelos recipients were Richard O Siecki Alfred Allen Tommy Campbell and Don Bowles. Den Mothers were Mrs Esther O Siecki Mrs Helen Loring Mrs El Roy Carroll Mrs Harriet McCaffery Mrs Mary Allen and Mrs Loraine Warren.

Fack No. 42 Andrew Jackson School Max Warren Lindy Lawton Heights Methodist Church Rickie Bridges John Fike Mark Walder George Kilgore Reggie Mason Michael Warren Dane Frazier Gary Loring Robert McKay Byron Murry Charles Rankey David Rudell Allen Thomson Michael Thomas Harry Walder Denner Richard O’ Siecki Alfred Allen Tommy Campbell Don Bowles Dom Bowles Craig Pierson Esther O’siecki Helen Loring el Roy Carroll Harriet McCaffery Mary Allen Loraine Warren

Lions Club Paper Drive Set Today

Lions club members will conduct their quarterly paper drive this afternoon. Hugh Bish, president, announced. Lawtonians should tie old papers in bundles and leave them in front of their homes.

Lions Club Hugh Bish Lawtonians

Swackhammer to Attend Oklahoma City Meeting

Allie D. Swackhammer a Cameron college instructor will attend a state meeting of college home economics teachers in Oklahoma City on April 14.

Allie D. Swackhammer Cameron College Oklahoma City

Funeral Rites for William A Mangram Held at Centenary

Funeral services were set for 2:30 p.m. Monday at Centenary Methodist Church for William Andrew Mangram 77 a retired farmer who died in his sleep at the family home 2608 Lee Blvd. The Rev J Walter Browers Jr and the Rev J W Gladney will officiate, with burial in Highland Cemetery Becker Funeral Home in charge Mangram born June 21 1878 in Kentucky moved to Texas then Marlow and finally Law ton in 1948 He married Eliza Jane Frazier August 15 1900 in Shady Grove Texas She died March 30 1953 Mangram survived by four sons Orville Homer Gerald Horace. five daughters Mrs Haskell Ball Mrs Paul Tuckett Mrs Ira Armstrong Mrs Albert Dove Mrs W T Laws a brother Elmo Mangram two sisters Mrs Lee Bailey Mrs Myrtle Aubrey 13 grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Centenary Methodist Church William Andrew Mangram Lee Blvd J. Walter Browers Jr J. W. Gladney First Assembly of God Church Highland Cemetery Becker Funeral Home Mangram Kentucky Fannin Collin Counties Texas Marlow Lawton Shady Grove Tex Eliza Jane Frazier Ville Mangram Homer Mangram Anaheim Calif Gerald Mangram South Whittier Horace Mangram Tulsa Haskell Ball Lake Paul Tuckett San Pablo Ira Armstrong Albert Dove W. T. Laws Paramount Elmo Mangram Leonard Lee Bailey Myrtle Aubrey Loma Linda

Lawton Students Make Honor Roll

Two Lawton students at Central State college Edmond named to distinguished students roll for first semester. Howard Pinchback pre medicine student and Claud Mahlstedt general business student both posted B averages or above.

Lawton Central State College Edmond Howard Pinchback Claud Mahlstedt

Stripped 1951 Ford on Oklahoma road left tireless

LaVon Mitchell of Altus reported a vandalism on a country road six miles west of Lawton. A 1951 Ford was found stripped of all tires wheels and hub caps after stalling when its fan belt broke. Deputies say the car was moved onto the road by unknown thieves.

Lawton LaVon Mitchell Altus Sheriff's Deputies U.S. 62

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Cache Pta Horizon Joan Godlove Glennelle Stinson Patsy Horton Carolyn Cole Adele Skrolle Jill Babbitt Sue Stamps U. S Free World Reuben F. Schneider DON Aalborg Seventh-Day Adventist Church 6Th & Gore William Mangram Bergen Norway Wolverton Electric and Sheridan Rd J. C. Penney CO Goodyear Service Store Garber’s Jewelry Hankins Studio Boss Optical Lacy Furniture CO R-Zak Clothiers Lloyd's Barber Shop Eddie Morris Grace Lawton Boot & Western Store S. H. Kress & CO McLellans Melton Jewelry Howell REX Lee's Shoe Service Mayfair Scott's Curlee Trope's B. P. Hann SAFFA Lintz Department Store Dutcher’s Shoe Store Pioneer Western Store Appel Ernest Waller L. H. Ensley Tire & Supply Hamra’s Department Store Bill's Shoe Store Edward CAGLE R&s Sporting Goods A. L. Pollard Sporting Goods Oklahoma Tire & Supply CO Jarold Shops Montgomery Ward Franklin Kinney’s Family Shoe Store Hardy Suggs Music CO C. R. Anthony CO C & H Auto Store Pfaff Sewing Center Towne’s Men's Store Labour Zale Sapp’s THE VOGUE Jack & Jill Ratcliffe Book & Gift Store Aurell's Shoe Store Crane & Son Furniture CO Corwin's Warehouse Ideal Dress Shop E. Oliver Jeweler B. F. Goodrich Frank Lucas Hardware Seamon’s McCord Fife's Gift & Home Accessories Killian’s Gift Shop Raulston’s Furniture Super & Mineal TY CO the Dixie Laverne
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