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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1957

Page

18

Pioneer Club Meeting Adds One Member

The Lawton Con Pioneers meet for a business session at 2 p.m. Friday in the American Legion hall on Seventy and E Street. Mrs. Ray Stevens presided. Mrs. Frau Klick led a prayer and bills were read. New hostess committee members include Mrs. Reeves, Mrs. Harris, and Mrs. Wellies. many members were present.

Pioneer Sth American Legion Hall Cooper Ray Tfevens Frau Klick Art Matting Mestames F. Reeves Glatys Harris Woo A. Wellies Mestanirs T. C. Caldwill C. Clemons Stella DeBoy CW Maines Fred Heindae Kinkade Abe Mareh Plorence Freoks A. Mer Tadin McDultied Pon

Pat Glandon Club Hostess Meeting Notes

Pat Glandon Club Hostess Janice Cathicott hosted a session at Pat Glandan's home. Attendees included Kim Bet Faulkner Ingrid Fuller Lin Dini Greer Pam Lehman Linda Trope and many others, with refreshments and conversation extending into the 7 30 p m period.

Janice Cathicott Alis Pit Glandan Kim Bet Faulkner Ingrid Fuller Lin- Dini Greer Pama Lehman Linda Trope Fao Midd Sama Pat Adair Jane Aml Jul Garton Martha Denison Dalle Hillines Ruben Ten- Tvans Nancy Joyner Ibara Lewis Linda Munson Linda Richardson Carolee Rhody Carol Seoth Faye A Wigington Marilyn Lewis Lynn Zorlits Darden Hankins

Mrs Collins Club Hostess Plans Sale After Luncheon

Mrs Collins hosted the Ames IGl side club luncheon at 1 p m with a green and white centerpiece of Bells of Ireland and white carnations. After the meal, members, including guests Ames H Ramey and P G Cr, discussed the next meeting and a rummage sale at the Lawton Fort Sill bus station.

Carolyn Ifint Iglside Club J. B. Colins Ireland Rate Morford Drive Lawton-Fort Sill Ames H. Ramey P. G. Cr Joe Bertram L. D Brittain Andrew Crosby Jr Wane Giller Loxy R. L McCrory F. Ramey Louis Sasser Harold Short Bons Pepa

Scholarships Set For OCW Daughters

Daughters of OCW graduates who are valedictorians in 1957 senior classes may receive a fee scholarship for 1957 58. Eligible seniors contact Miss Virginia Embree OCW field director Chickasha. Scholarships cover basic enrollment fees for the first and second semesters. Awarded by the OCW Alumnae and Former Students association.

Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Virginia Embree OCW

Mrs Bridges Reviews Guestward Ho at Lawton Club

Mrs George Bridges will review Barbara Hooton’s Guestward Ho at the Lawton Book & Play Review club meeting. The 1:30 p.m. Thursday session at the McMahon Foundation building assembly room invites guests and features decorations tied to the state's semi centennial. The novel follows Barbara Seaton in New York to a New Mexico dude ranch and is praised as a humorous, entertaining tale of the Golden West.

George Bridges Barbara Hooton Patrick Denauthor Lawton Book & Play Review Club McMahon Foundation Tig C Bridges JSF Donna George Jr Lawton Baylor University Waco Tex Dallas Academy of Speech and Drama Woodrow School of Speech Texas Santa Fe

Conservation Winners Told at Weatherford Contest

Frederick Sperial reports the final tabulation of summer conservation contests held during the South district convention of the Konta Gureen clubs in Weatherford. Winners include Erle Arn Tlazel and Lest Patricie Shelton of Frederick for talks on Trees Soil Water and Save Them. Lawton residents George Bridges and second place finisher, and others are noted.

Frederick Fie Weatherford Erle Arn Tlazel Patricie Shelton Lawton George Bridges Alarcia Lot Curtis Veerick Glenda Hines Momnain Stephen Idritz Nancy Mace Joey Phipps Terrell Renew Mountain View Nia Way George Orst Alexis Qverton John Cope Cecilia Wyatt Frecoviek

Bruce Johnson Birthday Party At Family Home

Bruce Johnson was celebrated with a seventh birthday party hosted by his mother at the family home on Euclid. Guests included Steve Bentley, Mike Dixon, Richard Parkinson, Don Rice, Dog Ellis, Clarence and Craig Williams, Roanie and Clifford Wills, and Bla Claires, with traditional birthday refreshments served after games.

David Brice Johnson Low Johnson Euclid Steve Bentley Mike Dixon Richard Parkinson Don Rice Dog Ellis Clarence Craig Williams Roanie Clifford Wills Bla Claires

Initiation Rites Election Planned for VFW Auxiliary Meeting

Initiation rites and nomination and election of officers are on the agenda for the four Wednesday meeting of the Woman's Auxiliary to Gen. Leslie J. McNair Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 5260. The regular session will be held at Wort Sill.

Woman's Auxiliary Leslie J. McNair Veterans of Foreign Wars P.m VFW Wort Sill

Homemakers Class Feted With Dinner In Elgin

Elgin specials report a chicken dinner at the home of Mr and Mrs Pat Gordon to honor the Christian Homemakers class of the Elgin Baptist church The event was attended by the pastor Rev Don Bergeron and wife teachers and local members Lem Apala Kenneth Fraley Roy Stevens and Donald Strange Also in Altus Miss Mary Sue Marlin daughter of Mr and Mrs Howard Martin among 20 women Indiana University Bloomington singers selected for George Krugers Hoosier Queens programs statewide

Elgin Pat Gordon Altus Mary Sue Marlin Howard Martin University of Indiana Bloomingten Ind George Kruger Hoosier Queens

William Fletcher Presents Six Pupils In Recital

William Fletcher will present six Lawton pupils in a concerto recital at First Presbyterian Church. Bach Haydn and Mozart concertos featured with Fletcher on organ and piano. Students include Lynda Freeman Virginia Rice Judy Waller Chlorica Stephens Billie Suggs and John Turnbull. An accompanying Lane of notes and venues included.

William Fletcher First Presbyterian Church Bach Haydn Mozart Fletcher Lynda Freeman Virginia Rice Judy Waller Chlorica Stephens Billie Marie Suggs Lawton John Turnbull Frederick Central Junior High School Floyd J. Freeman Laird C. Bach Shanklin Circle Fort, Sill Lawton High School Miss Stephens T. R. Stephens Lavetarn Y Schubert Music Club Stephens Lawton Assembly Order of Rainbow George Wilson Adee Amy Mozart Hardy Suges Lake Suges Ernc Daniel Schubert Club A. E. Turnbull N.ith Ogre John

Engagement Told For Sally Thompson To Robert Ray Hillis

Oklahoma City announcement from Mr and Mrs Lewen Laurence Thompson states the engagement of their daughter Sally Louise to Robert Ray Hillis of Lawton. The couple plans nuptials at Crown Heights Christian Church, Oklahoma City, April 5 at 8 p m. Sally is active at Oklahoma City University and Phi Delta sorority. Robert studies at OU and is a medical student.

Oklahoma City Lewen Laurence Thompson Sally Louise J. Clyde Wheeler Classen High School Oklahoma City University Phi Delta Sorority Alpha Chi Omega Social Sorority Fanhellenie Council Miss Thompson Sigma Phi Epsilon National Society of the Daughters of American Colonists Lawton High School University of Oklahoma Norman QU School of Medicine Phi Delta Theta Phi Tta Sigma James R. Dow Lake Walter Wedge CW. Hillis Lawton G. D. Endicott Clay A. Thompson

Students Belong To Winning Club At OCW

Two area students from Ern Hi social club at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha earned OCW shields for second highest grade average in the first semester of the 1956 67 school year. Velma Blaine of Snyder and Eleanor Moss of Cyril received the honors at OCW’s semi annual scholarship assembly. The Maury R. Bell cup went to Be St Ta for the highest average, with Em Hi, Eche Sa, Signa Delta, De Gamma Ve and Tri.D following in ranking.

Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha OCW Velma Blaine James. G. Blaine Snyder Eleanor MM E. E. Moss Cyril Be St Ta

State President Attends Oklahoma City University Concert

CR Ellsworth, president of the Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs and Lambert Music Club leader, attended the third guest artist concert at Oklahoma City University Auditorium. Jeanneane Dowis, pianist, performed at 8:15 p.m. Mrs Ellsworth’s daughter Helen Lynne Ellsworth also attended. The reception followed at Wesley Methodist Church. On Saturday, Mrs Ellsworth assisted in conducting the federation contest for young artists and student musicians.

CR. Ellsworth Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs Lambert Music Club Oklahoma City University Jeanneane Dowis Wesley Methodist Church Ellsworth Frederic Libke

Kitchen Shower For Elgin Baptist Church

A kitchen shower for the church kitchen followed two covered dish suppers in the Elgin Baptist church education building. About 70 attended as Rev. Don Bergeron spoke and music was provided by Deanie Bridges Carolyn Miller and Judy Sanders.

Elgin Elgin Baptist Church Don Bergeron Deanie Bridges Carolyn Miller Judy Sanders

Triumph of Fashions Show by Officers Wives Club

The Officers Wives Club staged its annual Triumph of Fashions show at Theater No 1 Fort Sill. Models modeled sports outfits travel wear and evening attire before hundreds as Mrs Unger led as club president and Mrs Cassaday chaired. Prizes included a $30 permanent wave and fashion gifts from Vogue Dutch Fashions and the Treasure House with music from Jenkins Music and organist Mrs Bertha Mankins.

Fort Sill Officer Wives Club Triumph of Shade Fort Sil Mesdames B. Clay Crane P. Fitzwilson Paris France Bertha Mankins F. T. Unger Officers Wives Club Ins. G. C. Cassaday Sdames F. L. Street DB. K. Morris W. G. Crichton James Brittingham J. E. Holley FR. Hand J. C. Barney J. ¥. Taylor RF. B. Lewis E. G. Hahney D.R. Lyon R. L. Lowry P. E., Weary J. T. Craig E. J. Morgan W. E. Shambora Mesdames E. P. Craver J. E. Convey L. C. Ve Sooyer P. Fagen J. Waddell Yerkes C. V. Lee Gerard Williams Crichton Hand WW. Clivelagh Ways G. A. Pollis R.W. Carpenter G. I. Connolly D. E. Painter J. H. Crawford Marl P. Brown Lawsonian Beauty Salon Vogue Hotel Lawtonian Jenkins Music Company Powers Cleaners Roa

Missions Program At First Presbyterian Church

Dr. Avalo V Caldwell presented the Southeast Asia mission work and the issues faced during a church dinner. Mrs Caldwell helped show slides with Circle I as hostess. The Elgin Methodist Youth Fellowship cleared about 30 dollars serving lunch in the Scout room at the stock show with women helpers listed.

Avalo V. Caldwell Southeast Asia First Presbyterian Church Elgin Methodist Youth Fellowship Boy Scout Room Billie Blackburn Harry Leonard T. J. Neel Ben Keeney W. H. Revell John Staufler

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THE Pat Glandon Mrs. Collins Club Howell South Harry Wiest Gheorghe Bridge Bruce Johnson Rheemglas Nepair Everett Thompson Plumbing Social Service Department Lawton Woman's Forum Lawton i Robert Hillis Lawtonian Sally Thompson Trevet R. L. Meadors and Son Cache Road Dial Dawn Brammer’ Studio and Camera Center Avenue Phone Donley Agency Dial EL R Pralle Syren Wonder Deamatone Odes Varn Dee Ay Don Idras Aree Lawton, Okia House of Color
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