Wives Host Easter Luncheon of FAMTC Officers
Wives of officers of the 1st Field Artillery Missile Brigade hosted a luncheon at the Polo club with an Easter egg tree centerpiece. Mrs. William A. Becker presided, reminding guests of the International Fair on April 2, and several hostesses and guests attended. Margareta School of Ballet students performed, and committee members included Mrs. Beal and Mrs. Herndon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAMTC
1St Field Artillery Missile Brigade
William A. Becker
Becker
Charles A. Christin
Hillie M. Quin
Edward H. de Saussure
Hillman
Charles B. Elliott
Vannie Kopraroon
Francis R. Stevenson
Charles Anselm
James C. Corey
David L. Taylor
Bruce T. Beal
de Saussure
Margareta School of Ballet
Margareta Johnston
CWO
Roy B. Johnston
Patti Aten
Cindy Winham
Susie St. Ampeur
Brenda Beatty
Robin
Cathy
PUNISHED ENOUGH DEAR PUNISHED ABBY ADS
Abigail Van Buren replies to readers with advice on a 15 year old grounded for missing a party after changing plans and returning home on time. She notes communication to avoid grounding and offers guidance on handling marital criticism and gift giving etiquette within families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
Three Honored At Party By Beta Omicron Sorority
Members of the Beta Omicron chapter and guests from Xi Tau celebrated Saturday night at the home of Mrs. Don Glasby as candidates for the Exemplar degree. The honorees included Ray Shackelford, Don Beavin, and Dick Shetrompf with their spouses, and Maj (Ret.) Joseph P. Shalve y hosted at Fort Sill Officers Club after a social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Don Glasby
Smith
Xi Tau
Ray Shackelford
Don Beavin
Dick Shetrompf
Maj
Joseph P. Shalvey
Fort Sill
NCO Wives Club Luncheon At NCO Club
The NCO Wives club hosted a luncheon for 43 members at the NCO club with guest Mrs. Herbert J. Lisowski. St Patrick theme decorations featured artificial flowers. Prizes went to Mrs. Julius Williams and Mrs. George Hawthorne. A membership tea is set for 1 p.m. Wednesday in the main ballroom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCO Wives Club
NCO Club
Herbert J. Lisowski
Manuel Antone
H. J. Ashcraft
Dewey Bains
William Bakse
Luis Cantu
Roy Carter
Leslie Chapman
Alton Clack
Richard Kober
Jessie McMillian
Lee Riddle
Julius Williams
George Hawthorne
NCO Wives
Craig Road
Arts Council Completes Plans For Spring Art Show
The Greater Lawton Fort Sill Arts council finished plans for the Spring Art Show to run April 5 to 12 in McMahon auditorium as part of the Lawton Spring Art Festival. Entries are due April 2 and 3, 1 to 6 p.m., with cash and merchandise awards to be given.
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Greater
Lawton
McMahon Auditorium
Arts and Crafts Center
Currie and
Miner Roads
Fort Sill
Jim Simmons
Carleton More
Wilbur H. Burgess
David E. Foster
Robert Fietz
Janet Thompson
Russell Budlong
Troy Cass
John McNair
Jasper Pollina
Griffith Gates
Bernard McCune
Anthony Casper
Henry B. Emilson
Paul G. Keating
Chaplains Are Feted By Fort Sill Catholic Guild
Catholic chaplains of Fort Sill were honored at a coffee hosted by the Catholic Woman's Guild executive board in Chapel Annex 1. Attendees included Lt. Col. Boniface E. Moll Lt. Col. Joseph M. Moliner Capt. Ernest Sloup and Lt. Alcuin Greenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Sill
Catholic Woman's Guild
Boniface E. Moll
Joseph M. Moliner
Ernest Sloup
Alcuin Greenburg
Dolores Robinson
Guild
Helen Costello
R Reidy
R. Lunn
M. Westerman
F. Chapman
C. Austin
R. Weall
Apache Club Dinner Held at Bohart Home
The Amphalka club hosted a dinner at Mrs. James M. Bohart's home. Guest of honor Mrs. Ralph W. Rice of Encampment Wyoming attended along with a list of local women including Mrs. W. W. Hirst, Mrs. M. G. Kizer, Mrs. Jack LaGrange, Mrs. J. W. Lasley, Mrs. A. J. McMahon, Mrs. W. E. Smith, Mrs. Charles Stone, Mrs. Jack Waterbury, Mrs. Roy Rice and Mrs. Frank Weidenmaier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amphalka Club
James M. Bohart
Ralph W. Rice
Wyo
W. W. Hirst
M. G. Kizer
Jack LaGrange
J. W. Lasley
A. J. McMahan
W. E. Smith
Charles Stone
Jack Waterbury
Roy Rice
Frank Weidenmaier
Wives of Officers Host Coffee Meeting at Club
The group from the Guided Missile Department Pershing Division held a coffee Thursday morning in the Officers Club Fireside room. Mrs. James Ramsey and Mrs. Daniel F. Dolan poured. Mrs. Diver conducted the business. Farewells were made and silver trays given to four members, with prizes for three hosts. Twenty seven attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guided Missile Department
Pershing Division
Officers Club
James Ramsey
Daniel F. Dolan
Richard B. Diver
Donald M
Robert L. Cook
Jessie Hornsby
Pier Wright
Heinrich Basse
Heinz Kobler
Kurt Stuemer
J. E. Ramsey
Hornsby
John B. Woiton
John G. Miscik
Triangle Club Dinner At Club House Southwest Of Lawton
Members and families of the Triangle club enjoyed a baked ham supper at the club house near Lawton. Card games and dominos were played. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joe Hawthorne Cache and many local residents. A Xi Tau Beta Sigma Phi meeting is planned for Tuesday at 7 30 p.m. in Mrs. Robert Faries’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Club
Lawton
Joe Hawthorne
Cache
Hester Overton
Pryor
Willard Bailey
Lindenwood
Robert Green
Roy Moore
Alfred Hill
Marion Hill
Amil Winkleman
Timmy
Glen King
Esther Green
Mona Green
William Green
Ethel Curphey
Leonard Moore
Troy Hagar
Harrison King
Joe
Nancy
David
Burford Allen
Xi Tau
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Robert Faries
Bell
Texas Eyes Summer Fashions in Dallas Parade
Texas designers showcased spring and summer styles in Dallas highlighting diverse garments from ballgowns to casual wear. Fabrics favored included peau de soie linen silk and seersucker with nautical themes bold embellishments lace embroidery and pastel colors. A political party themed cotton ticking dress featuring donkey and elephant appliques drew attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
NEA
Texas
Jamaica
LBJ
Social Calendar Includes Church, Sorority, and Club Meetings
Monday and Tuesday events list numerous gatherings across Lawton including Women of Westminster Presbyterian Church circles, TOPS, Order of Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi, VFW activities, Phi sorority, First Christian CWF, Garden Club, Trinity Baptist, Mayflower Guild, Plymouth Guild, Junior Miss, PEO Chapter EB, Sub Deb, Bear Heights Women, and Senior Citizens at the Museum of the Great Plains with start times from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster Presbyterian Church
General Meet
Bill Lewis
County Health Department
Sheridan Road
Lawton
Order of Eastern Star
York Rite Temple
S. Fourth
Alpha Pi
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Irwin
VFW
S. Second
Clyde Shelton
Atlanta
Carolyn Martin
S. 45Th
Beta Omicron
Daniel Conner
N. 45Th
Women of
Bear Heights Presbyterian Church
Museum of the Great Plains
Sparkman to cap nursing class at Oklahoma Baptist University
Personal La Rita Sparkman daughter of CWO and Mrs Guy Sparkman 1713 Dearborn will have a capping ceremony at 3 p m April 5 in Andrew Potter auditorium John Wesley Raley chapel Shawnee Ok She attended Lawton high School Cameron College and will work with Wesley hospital in Oklahoma City as a junior nursing student this summer She is visiting Lawton this week and is sister of Mrs Donald Berger 1702 Taft Paul Sparkman 1713 Dearborn and daughter of Mrs Neva Mason 1713 Dearborn and Dr and Mrs W J Crider Tulsa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rita Sparkman
CWO
Guy Sparkman
Dearborn
Oklahoma Baptist University
Andrew Potter
John Wesley Raley Chapel
Shawnee
Miss Sparkman
Lawton High School
Cameron College
Wesley Hospital
Oklahoma City
Lawton
Donald Berger
Taft
Paul Sparkman
Emgee
Neva Mason
W. J. Crider
Tulsa
Jaycee Janes Form New Officers in Apache Chapter
Mrs Harvey Smith presides as president of the newly organized Jaycee Janes. Other officers include Mrs Gene Mindemann as vice president Mrs Oscar Caldwell secretary Mrs Billy Miller historian and Mrs Jerry Wilson treasurer in Apache.
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Harvey Smith
Jaycee Janes
Gene Mindemann
Oscar Caldwell
Billy Miller
Jerry Wilson
Importance of organized records for tax time
A column urges keeping labeled, fire retardant files for financial and personal documents. It cites withholdings, birth certificates, insurance policies, deeds, Wills, and military papers, and advises photostats and multiple storage spots. Families should regularly sort and retire outdated papers to avoid loss.
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Sam
Norman B. Orent
Europe
Coffee Is Held By Ruth Class In Chattanooga
In the home of Mrs. George Goodknight the Baptist Ruth Sunday school class hosted a coffee. Gifts were given to Mrs. John Dale Kinder and Mrs. Joe Ed Kinder. A farewell gift honored Mrs. Jimmie Williams who is moving to Alabama. The group planned upholstering chairs for the church nursery. Participants included Mrs. D. M. Humble and several others.
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Chattanooga
George Goodknight
Baptist Ruth
Yakity-Yak club hosts Mrs Stamper in Elgin gathering
Special report from Elgin notes hostess Mrs Mattie Stamper entertaining the Yakity Yak club with guests including Mrs Luke Bawel cyzek of Middletown Connecticut and members Mrs Walter Pohleman Mrs Lynn Ballou Mrs Jeff Glover Mrs Charlie Hix Mrs Frances Worth Mrs Wayne Ballou and Mrs Ollie Price Sr.
Noodles Used as Crunchy Topping Suggestion
A brief cooking tip proposes crushing leftover chow mein noodles to use as a topping, similar to crushed potato chips or dry bread crumbs, for added texture in dishes.
Name Chosen for Elgin Baby Melanie Renee Smith
Mr and Mrs James Smith announce the birth of daughter Melanie Renee on March 5 at Lawton Memorial Hospital in Elgin. The birth adds a new member to the family as relatives celebrate the cheerful arrival.
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Elgin
James Smith
Melanie Renee
Lawton Memorial Hospital
Garlic-tinged flavor from a simple beef seasoning trick
A note suggests mixing a pinch of dry mustard with salt and pepper into ground beef for hamburgers. The result is a garlic-like taste that enhances the patty.
Hair Styles Show Topic At Luncheon
Leap year hair styles were demonstrated at a Thursday luncheon for Wives of Officers of the Tactics and Combined Arms Department in the Artillery room of the Officers Club. Bill Hopkins of Hopkins Hair Styling Studio presented new simpler styles using wig models. Mrs. F. S. Barnes won a permanent wave prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tactics and Combined Arms Department
Artillery
Officers Club
Bill Hopkins
Hopkins Hair Styling Studio
Joe Moody
F. S. Barnes
Beryl L. Boyce
James C. Broadus
Vernon K. Davis
David L. Groetken
Franklin Harris
Lawrence G. Moses
L. P. Stroud Jr
Ernest C. Terry
Moses
Party Honors R. W. Beatty on 85th Birthday
R W Beatty was honored at a birthday party at his home. Attendants included Mrs Beatty Fletch Beatty Nettie Beatty Collinsville Texas Hall Medford Amarillo Oscar Cox Wichita Falls Texas Mrs Ruth Davis Tommy Randy Lawton and Mr and Mrs J E Medlock with Mrs Frank Peters Faxon. Birth announced Kennedy Patrick born March 14 at Lawton Memorial Hospital to Mrs John D Jones.
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FAXON
R. W. Beatty
Beatty
Fletch Beatty
Nettie Beatty
Collinsville
Tex
Hall Medford
Amarillo
Oscar Cox
Wichita Falls
Ruth Davis
Tommy
Randy
Lawton
J. E. Medlock
Frank Peters
Mrs Price Honored at Officers Wives Meeting
Mrs Jack J Price wife of the new commanding officer for the 3rd Howitzer Battalion 30th Artillery was welcomed by the Wives of officers at a Thursday gathering hosted by Mrs Steven Boylan and Mrs Eddie H Jones. Guests sat at two tables with yellow chrysanthemums and Easter egg place markers. The group presented a houseplant and planned a tea at the Officers Club in April. Attendees included several named officers wives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack J. Price
30Th Artillery
Steven Boylan
Denver
Eddie H. Jones
Price
Officers Club
Frank P. Colpini
Robert W. Everett
John C. Shafer
Jack L. Wyant
James E. Brayboy
John A. Hopkins
Freddie D. Sisk
John H. Collier
Floyd C
Officers Wives Hold St Patrick Coffee at Fort Sill Home
A coffee event hosted by wives of officers from the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 31st Artillery took place at Mrs. Gary Schultz’s Fort Sill residence. Newcomers were greeted by Mrs. J J Sawbridge and Mrs. Donald Fowler. The next gathering is scheduled for April 15 at Mrs. Burke’s home on Snow Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
31St Artillery
Gary Schultz
Snow Road
Fort Sill
Donald Albertson
Albert Henderson
J. J. Sawbridge
Donald Fowler
Charles Patton
Red Cross
Daniel Butler
Francis Burke
Edward McKesson
Donald Adamson
David Antonoplos
Richard Mergess
Charles Queen
Douglas Gaither
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Abigail van Buren
San Francisco
Mere
Beverly Hills
Calif
NCO
Arts Council
Apache Club
Leister
Leister Music CO
Sill Group
Texas Eyes
Summer
Helen Hennessy
Newspaper Enterprise Assn
Beta Sigma Phi
Aileen Snoddy
Ruth
Church Nursery
D. M. Humble
Paul David Carson
Max Smith
Leroy Geis
Lester Ochsner
Neal Mefford
Harned Bain
U.S
Buster Brown
Beauticians
S.W
Oklahoma
Lawton Beauty School
Sheridan Rd
Kinea
Lee Blvd
John D. Jones
Kennedy Patrick
Ken
Bill & Jerry’s
Lawton Brace & Appliance
S. 11Th EL
Sill
Aly
Wolverton’s
RauLston
Raulston’s
Southwest
Raulston Furniture
C” Ave
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