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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1954
Page
6
A writer resigns from being a good conversationalist. He lists his quarrel with bore talk, notes dull questions trigger long monologues, and vows to switch tactics to bore others with chosen topics. He aims to end polite chats and reclaim control of discourse.
Mrs O H Townsend hosted a birthday party at 1016 Park honoring Dai Mho on his 11th birthday and Margaret Townsend. Guests included Billie and Gloria Jean Baker, Russell Himes, Jimmie Hefner, Calvin Kaufman, Louise Kaufman, Loyd Kaufman, Sandra Kaufman, Marquitta Randolph, Gerald Sheffield and Jerry Townsend. The event featured Easter themed decorations, a large multicolored cake with names and candles, ice cream and drinks, with co hosts Mrs Farley and Mrs Vada Parker assisting.
Ruth Sunday School class members of First Baptist Church gathered for a 7 p.m. covered dish supper in the church parlor. Mrs. Dave Keno contributed centerpieces and led a devotional after prayer by class teacher Mrs. J. J. Littlefield.
Mr and Mrs Ewell Morrow of No 10 N Third returned from Chicago where they attended the March 1920 marriage of their son Lawrence to Shirley Mesmer of Whiting Indiana. Joe Bunch of Route 1 is reported in good condition after surgery at Oklahoma City Veterans hospital.
Schedule of meetings and events across Lawton Oklahoma including Baptist, Christian, and club activities. Notes include locations at Cameron College Fort Sill and local homes with times from 1:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Special night for Vagabond sub members at 7:30 p.m. at Hona Friedman’s home.
Medelle's Beauty Shop announces openings this Wednesday February 17 at 906 Dearborn offering hair styling coloring and cold waves. Phone 8199. The shop markets its latest hair fashions and styling services to local customers.
Maj. Gen and Mrs Charles E Jarr hosted a buffet for Col A J B of the Royal School of Artillery Shilo Manitoba during a Fort Sill visit. Present were Maj R A Rogers Maj C R Balfour Lt Col and Mrs T B Wilson and other guests.
Miss Arden Wilson, Lawton High School graduate and University of Oklahoma junior in the College of Fine Arts, has been installed as song leader for Alpha Delta Pi. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Wilson Sr., 208 N. 2nd.
Unity Rebekah lodge No. 121 met at IOOF hall for a regular session led by Mrs. Jack Wellington with Mrs. Clifford Rath assisting. Members contributed to send a local Junior Oddfellow to the Sovereign Grand lodge event, discussed a rummage sale on April 24 at 2020 location, and planned April 9 initiation with guests present.
The Lawton Rebekahs announce an open house with a program to begin at 8. Contact Tallent and Cast Whee for details as members prepare to host the event and welcome Simei members.
The Sodality hosts a benefit event to support a mission project. Organizers promote community participation and fundraising, inviting locals to contribute and attend activities benefiting mission work.
Two hostesses complimented LAPM at an event, with mentions of Joe P. Stagner and Lillie. The fragment notes Stags C4 ren and references to local figures, suggesting a social gathering or ceremony with attendant remarks by attendees.
The VEW auxiliary will name officers with no regular meeting due to the election. Delegates will be named to attend the district encampment scheduled for April 34 in Lawton.
Mrs Goldie Nease acted as hostess for the Beaver Valley Home Demonstration Club meeting held at a home. Dayton gave a lesson on Kitchen Background and Window Treatment. The program included a flower seed and bulb exchange with Mesdames Edd Coody Clyde Peters Roy Price and Miss Juanita Peters in attendance. The April 16 meeting date was noted for the county group.
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