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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 12, 1978
Page
2
In a springtime reflection the author recalls the harsh winter of 1978 and how revitalized pasture and new grass lift spirits. Old Dusty the horse, once feeble, thrives again in the milder season as calves, coyotes, skunks, and farm life provide vivid rural scenes and family memories.
About 85 doctors and researchers released a declaration urging a national push to improve maternal, fetal and child health. Nobel laureates Kornberg Robbins Lederberg Guillemin signaled support, calling Congress to fund the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development with 40 million dollars, seven million more than the 1979 budget proposal.
Three representatives from Taliaferro Community Mental Health Center will travel to Oklahoma City for the Oklahoma Conference on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, March 13 to 15. Dr Royce B. Means Don Abbott and Betty Hoffman will present on outpatient medical detoxification and related services. Don Newcombe will keynote representing the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism.
The first Indian Capital Lamb Sale, featuring six breeds, is scheduled for noon April 29 at the Caddo County fairgrounds in Anadarko. Breeders include Vel Dean Henery and Don Boggs of Cyril, Travis Wollenberg of Cyril, L. V. Tomlinson of Coyle, and Lakeview Farms run by E. E. Hale of Wynnewood. A free lamb barbecue for prospective buyers begins at 11 a.m.
Eddie Brandon will perform an Elvis Presley tribute at 7 30 p m on March 31 in the Anadarko junior high school gymnasium. Reserved seats cost 7 dollars while general admission is 5 dollars. Tickets are sold at KRPT radio, Idle Spur Restaurant, and through Lions Club members.
Chickasha High School senior Joan Harper, 17, exhibited a 1,280-pound Maine-Anjou Angus crossbreed steer to grand champion at the seventh annual Southwest District Junior Livestock Show. Harper also claimed the breed champion Shorthorn, with about 280 steers overall and 161 crossbreeds entered across five days drawing youths from 14 Oklahoma counties.
The World Book Encyclopedia explains that ancient hare symbols signified birth and new life and, for some peoples, the moon. Over time the hare became linked to Easter as the lunar date governs the holiday, giving the symbol late connection to Easter.
The 19th annual show runs Thursday from 9 30 a m to 4 p m in the Lions Den. Chairman Mrs Waldo Wettengel says displays include tole painting textile painting knitting crocheting embroidery handmade quilts china painting ceramics decoupage oils weaving and other hobbies. Many articles are for sale. Demonstrations occur all day by amateur Rush Springs artisans with no admission fee and coffee and doughnuts available.
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