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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1957

Page

7

Social Calendar Highlights Local Women's Groups Events

A packed Tuesday social calendar lists meetings for First Christian Missionary guild at 750 pum church parlors and various groups across the area. Activities include Wom en at Beal Avights Presbyterian, Sub Deb club, Central Baptist circles, University Women, Shakespeare club reading, and multiple luncheons, demos, and dances at venues such as Sheridan Road locations, Fort Sill, and the American Legion hall.

First Christian Missionary Guild Shediebar Pat Payer Sheridan Road Womrks Internaional Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Jocal Nave Robert Mitchell Hugh Lodge Pletheon Elas Ol Sentra Bapti J. OR. Leane W. Stephen Central Baptist Wovnin's Missionary Society Jeannie Spenrg Viveley Rad B.m John Bowman Arington Monda Marler Karl Ne Nan Snelleirets J . L. Allen Ionel Lunsford S. ¥. Carmichael Bonnie Moore Cirele Bennie Olson Ameviva Goodsill Rebekah Lodge First Christian Workers’ Conference

New Materials Cub Study At Ellen H Richards Club

Mrs Cecil Easton led a 2 pm meeting of the Ellen H Richards Club at Mrs W A Buxton home 2122 Lake Cluz with Delwin Jones presiding and a short business period. Prize given to Mrs Merle Fisher. refreshments served. members Bill Allen H P Brady D L Clemmer Paul Cook Robert Hamilton J D Hare Ned Lewis and J B Vaughn attended.

H. P. Brady D. L. Clemmer Paul Cook Robert Hamilton J. DB. Hareper Ned Lewis J.B. Vaughn

Maupin Celebrates 75th Birthday at Family Lunch

H B Maupin marked a 75th birthday with a luncheon at his son in law and daughter home hosted by JR Valdez family. Relatives including Mrs. W N Marler and Debby and Sandy attended from Lubbock Altus Wichita Falls and local kin.

B. Maupin Indaw JR. Valdez Sting Valdez W. WN. Mayler Glen Putman Altus A. ¢. Black Dalushters Debby Sandy Lubbock Tex Alvin Wineham Wichita Falls Maupin Marler Irya Black

Senior voice and piano recital at Saint Marys College

Miss Maerita Riddle, Lawton High School graduate, among three seniors chosen for Saint Mary of the Woods College recital near Terre Haute. She leads College Chorale, the campus music club, and Senior Ball coat, with piano pieces and vocal selections under Miss Jean Hyland. The event, led by Riddle with peers Peggy Curl and Parrigine Donald, features Chopin, Debussy, Brahms, and others with a May ball to follow.

Lawton Marrita Riddle Snnary Saint Mary-of-the- Woods College Saint Mary-of-the- Woods Terre Tlaure Virgil E. Riddle Riddle Whittier Elementary School College Chorale Camurale Campus Music Elitb Miss Riddle Peggy Curl Paris Ill Par

Elgin Junior MYF Presents Program

Elgin Special reports a program by the Elgin Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship at the church with sponsor Mrs Billie Blackham. Participants include Hank Leonard Carol Keeney Mary Margaret Jones Billie Sue Revell Diane Conrad Johnnie Farrar Ray Farrar LaDale Jones Watny Athey.

Elgin Elgin Junior Methodist Youth Fellowship Billie Blackham Hank Leonard Carol Carol Keeney Mary Margaret Jones Billie Sue Revell Diane Conrad Johnnie Ray Farrar LaDale Jones Watny Athey

Two Pianists Named District Representatives

Lawson's Music Appreciation club member Chlorica Stephens and former member turned Frederick Cerilian club pianist Jot Turnbull were named Southwest district representatives for the State Music Festival in Muskogee April 6. They were chosen from 12 entrants at Chickasha during the Southwest district festival.

Lawson Muskogee Chlorica Stephens Turnbull Frederick Cerilian Club Oklahoma Faderation of Music Clubs Chickasha Music Appreciation Club Clinton Bell Southwest District Jim Imy Elrod Jean Highfill Oklahoma City

Stewing Chickens and PTA Council News in Lawton

Stewing chickens are plentiful and economical says Comanche county agent Mrs. Clara J. Kelley with recipes and freezing tips. In Lawton, Mrs. C L Parsons was elected president of the Lawton PTA council, with a new slate of officers announced and notes on district meetings and upcoming education programs.

O. L. Parsons PTA Council Clara J. Kelley Comanche County Kelley Weldon Rightmer Liberty Heights Chapel Roberson Doyle Evers John F. Thomas Jr OEA Parsons Citizens Council On Education Walter Oswalt Rigsby Lemuel Tlarkey Harold Evans Arnold Heath Richard Stockwell

Eighth Graders Feted At Dinner In Cache

Cache eighth graders with sponsor Mrs. Dick Self plus ML and Mrs. Frank Rush Jr. dined in Snyder and watched a movie. Attendees included Louise Rowe Catherine Bartlett Suzy Rush Jeanette Ford Patsy Harmon Betty Stockton Glenda Christian Carolyn Holden Elnora Overstreet Dorothy Whittle Janice Runyan Connie Ray Sharon Hollander Delores Quetone Rita Thompson Larry Woodard Gary Hess Charles Shrader George Atterberry Doug Livingston George Wade Jerry Kern Jerry Miller Penny Crabtree Mark Guthrie Claude Craft Richard Gordon Ronnie Piltman

Cache Dick Self Frank Rush Jr Snyder Louise Rowe Catherine Bartlett Suzy Rush Jeanette Ford Patsy Harmon Betty Stockton Glenda Christian Carolyn Holden Elnora Overstreet Dorothy Whittle Janice Runyan Connie Ray Sharon Hollander Delores Quetone Rita Thompson Larry Woodard Gary Hess Charles Sh

Sorority Members Honor Prospective Members at Beta Omicron Event

Bushels Were honored as mer bers of Beta Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi sorority assembled for a preferential ten from 2 to 4 p.m. Sunday. Decorations for the event in the home of Mrs. Bill Isaac featured yellow roses and candles on a yellow linen cloth. Mesdames Burkin and Miller presided with Isaac and Greene assisting as refreshments were served. Prospective members honored were Mesdames O'Neil and Bruns. Other members attending included Miss Hauk, Miss Best, and Mesdames Woesner, Frown, Shalvey, Hale, Abbatt, Nease, Nishimura, Lituefield Jr., and Patterson.

Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Bill Isaac Kingoo B. B. Burkin Charles Miller Donald O'Neil Carl Bruns Jane Hauk Carol Best Dan Woesner Ray Frown Joseph Shalvey Fred Hale Melvin Abbatt Leo Nease Paul Nishimura John Lituefield Jr Claude Patterson

Preferential Tea Welcomes Prospective Members at Beta Sigma Phi

Al pha Pi Beta Sigma Phi sorority hosted a preferential tea for rushees and members at Louise Lawrence’s home 306 N. 29th from 2 to 4 pm. Yellow roses and a Tower centerpiece with yellow and black tapers set the scene as Betty Goodman Gerry Hogan and several named members attended. Enrollments due Sterling clergyman Mrs Lee Green collects dues for the Half Century club, Oklahoma residents 50+ years, part of semi centennial state celebration.

Alpha Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Louise Lawrence Nene Littell Betty Goodman Gerry Hogan Frederick Hill J £. Fleck Garner Red Elk Jack Jones Albert Mancini Edna Tompkins Dorma Banhart Robert Eads Jack Lankford Frank Burt C. A. Bevitori Dan Stedham Richard Taber Joyte Abney Barbara Farris Sterling Irs Lee Green Oklahoma

Rebekahs Initiate Two New Members in Lawton Lodge

Initiation rites were held for Mesdames Enos Washenburger and Joe Harrell at Lawton Rebekah lodge No. 87 a 7 30 p m meeting in the IDOF hall 1091st. Plans include entertaining contest winners at a hobo party May 3 in Medicine Park and honoring March anniversaries.

Mesdames Enos Washenburger Joe Harrell Lawton Rebekah Lodge No Lee Davidson Noble Grand Willie Shrum Idof Hall Medicine Park Banny Duncan

Quest Club Plans Friday Program

Mrs Leo Ozeniti leads a planned Quest club program to be presented at the Friday meeting. Regular attendees will assemble at 2 40 p m in the home service auditorium of the Public Service Company building.

Leo Ozeniti Quest Club Home Service Public Service Company Ing

Lodge Club Lunch Meeting at Schortemeyer Home

Goodwill Rebekah lodge No. 83 held a noon meeting at Mrs. Ernest Schortemeyer’s home. Tables were decorated with greenery and jonquils. Emery Cowley, vice president, presided over a brief business period after group singing and The Lord’s Prayer. One new member, Mrs. L. E. Layton, was welcomed. several fathers reported ill. Eleven members attended. dismissals by Mrs. Cowley, Emery Cowley, and M. C. Dillingham.

Goodwill Club Goodwill Rebekah Lodge No. 83 Ernest Schortemeyer Williams Eldon Cowley W. J.broome Hazel Sutton Emery Cowley L. E. Layton Cowley M. C. Dillingham

Schubert Club Sponsors Memorial Day Community Chorus

The Schubert Club plans a special chorus for Memorial Day in the Lawson Schubert Music Lab. Mrs. Jack Raulston chairs the committee with Mrs. D. R. Grimes and Miss Leta Mae Smith assisting. Faure's The Requiem will be performed Sunday May 26, directed by Melvin Keeney of Cameron College. Choir members from local churches and others are invited to join, with the initial session set for 3 p.m. Sunday April 7 in the Cameron College band room.

Lawson Schubert Music Lab Jack Raulsson D. R. Grimes Leta Mae Smith Faure Melvin Keeney Cameron College Music Department Schubert Clu Lawon-lort Sill Raulston

County Home Demonstration Club Meeting Report

Comanche county home demonstration agent Mrs Clara J Kelley spoke to Beever Valley club on fair exhibits at the community house. A covered dish luncheon followed with devotional by Mrs Goldie Nease and prayer by Mrs A Dayton. Southwest district meeting announced for March 28 and dress revue set for April 3 at the Fairview community. Next meeting scheduled April 4 9 at Fairview with Miss Juanitis Peters Patricia Peters and Mesdames Clarke Peters and Price plus three children.

Beever Valley Clyde Peters G. K. Price

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