Officers and wives attend Fort Polo Club dinner party
Members of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 17th Artillery and their wives join Lt. Col. Skidmore for a steak barbecue at the Polo Club Fort The event featured battalion guidons at the head table and a traditional farewell for retiring officers including CWO James W. Atkinson and Maj. Andrew J. Kapec The evening concluded with dancing and army songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Artillery
Fort
William F. Skidmore
William M. Hughes
Hughes
34Th Brigade
CWO
Henry J. Belter
Walton Christensen
Dale Berter
Donald R. Stokes
Stokes
Tony M. Sellers
Wesley M. Scoates
Randel
Fernando Lopez-Velez
George F. Kraus Jr
James W. Atkinson
Andrew J. Kapec
Atkinson
Kapec
17Th
Army
Presbyterians Women Report Circles Meet in Chattanooga
Circle 1 of the Presbyterian Woman's association met with Mrs. Ross S. Wilson and heard a devotion by Mrs. A A Schmpert on Be What you Are followed by a Migrant Workers study by Mrs. Woodrow Patton. Circle 2 hosted by Mrs. Karl Peters featured Bibles led by Mrs. Copeland and a Cities Glorious study by Mrs. Sam Dreith with several members present. Circle 3 gathered at Mrs. Lee Dean for devotion and Colossians group discussion with acknowledgments to several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Presbyterian Woman's Association
Ross S. Wilson
A. A. Schmpert
Woodrow Patton
J. C. Crow
Walter Crow
G. E. Kerr
Frank Hard
Harold Drieth
Ferrel Harvey
Calvin Strecker
Henry Kieth
Betty Thomas Circle Hosts Meeting at Mrs Bohl Home
The Chattanooga Baptist Woman's Missionary Society group met at Mrs George Bohl's home with Mrs Roy Couch as program chairman. Speakers discussed Good Citizenship and included Mrs Delbert Miles Mrs Jack McCary Mrs George Goodknight Mrs Homa Hofachet and Mrs L M Crum. Other attendees listed and one guest from Wichita Kansas. LUNCHEON PLANNED Pioneer club to host lunch Friday at noon in Museum of the Great Plains chaired by Mrs Mildred Wilcoxson. After lunch games and prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Betty Thomas
Chattanooga Baptist Woman's Missionary Society
George Bohl
Roy Couch
Delbert Miles
Jack McCary
George Goodknight
Homa Hofachet
L. M. Crum
Abel Williams
C. V. Goeringer
Eunice Epps
S. W. Parton
Earl Hopkins
Wichita
Kans
Pioneer Club
Museum of the Great Plains
Mildred Wilcoxson
Wildflower Garden Club Identifies Birds and Flowers
Wichita Mountains Wildflower Garden Club members identify native birds and wildflowers during a program at Mrs. Paul Wege Jr. home. Slides from Oklahoma State University augmented the discussion, with awards at the Southwest District convention and plans for a May flower show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wichita Mountains Wildflower Garden Club
Paul Wege Jr
Star Rt
J. K. Haley
Audi-Visual
Oklahoma State University
Stillwater
Frank Rush Jr
Haley
Ben Stinson
Carl Smelser
Olan Reid, Roosevelt
Oklahoma Garden Clubs, Inc
Elk City
Wildflower Group
Meers
Wayne Rowe
Bob Baumann
Pat Hancock
Julian Howard
Westside Couples Bridge Party Sets Next Event
The Westside Golf and Country Club hosted a monthly couples bridge party on Friday with Mr. and Mrs. Gene Snider and Capt. and Mrs. Warren Hintz directing. Prize for high score went to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Jones, second to Mr. and Mrs. G L DeArmond, with consolation to Mr. and Mrs. Weldon Smith. Directors for the next party on April 17 will include Mr. and Mrs. Jones and Mr. and Mrs. DeArmond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westside Golf and Country Club
Gene Snider
Warren Hintz
Bob Jones
G. L. DeArmond
Weldon Smith
Vernon Greer
Frank Kitchens
Gordon Winkelman
Troy Ketchum
Lee Roy Lewis
R. B. Franklin Jr
Bill Price
Jones
DeArmond
Panhellenic Annual Tea Set for Thursday in Lawton
The Lawton-Fort Sill Panhellenic will host its Annual Guest Tea from 3 to 5 p.m. Thursday at the Ramada Inn. Honorees include graduating seniors from Lawton high schools and Cameron graduates considering pledging national sororities at other colleges this fall. Residents who have been members of national social sororities may attend. reservations contact Mrs. John Takala or Mrs. William Porter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton-Fort Sill
Ramada Inn
Lawton
Cameron
Lawton- Fort Sill
John Takala
William Porter
Auxiliaries Meet For Joint Prayer Program In Faxon
Faxon special report notes the Faxon Junior and Intermediate Girls Auxiliary groups meeting for a prayer program. A reviewing council led by Mrs. Peters Mrs. Woodall and Mrs. Richardson assessed the girls forward steps. Names at the joint session include Judy Borden Sandra Smith Virginia Reed Elon Cla born Jo Ann Curtsinger Elizabeth Claborn Pam Smith and Carol Scherler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FAXON
Frank Peters
Charles Woodall
Alex Richardson
Judy Borden
Sandra Smith
Virginia Reed
Elon Claborn
Jo Ann Curtsinger
Elizabeth Claborn
Pam Smith
Carol Scherler
Orville Smith
Mark Scherler
Community club meetings listed for May across Fort Sill area
Calendar notes dozens of gatherings including Beta Sigma Phi chapters at 7:30 p.m. Mrs. Far ies and Mrs. Bruce Martin host at Snow Road and 6757B. First Congregational Mayflower Guild at 1 p.m. Plymouth Guild. Junior Miss Terri Lanman at Euclid. PEO Chapter EB with Mrs. Clyde Shelton on Atlanta. Sub Deb club Carolyn Martin at 38 S 45th. Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi model meeting with Mrs. Conner at 1704 N 45th. Women of Bear Heights Presbyterian Ladies Parlor 7:30. VFW Auxiliary at 926 S Second 8 p.m.. Senior Citizens at Museum of the Great Plains 7. Comanche county home demonstration clubs dressings fair 1 to 3:30. NCO Wives club main ballroom at 7.00 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn Martin
S. 45Th
Beta Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Daniel Conner
N. 45Th
Women of
Bear Heights Presbyterian Church
VFW
S. Second
Museum of the Great Plains
Touring Clubs Host Picnic at Sunset Camp Wichita Mountains
The Comanche Touring Club of Lawton welcomed a newly formed Wichita Falls Texas touring club with a Sunday picnic at Sunset camp in the Wichita Mountains. About 30 people attended from twelve Wichita Falls cars and eight Lawton cars. Future events and mutual invitations were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comanche Touring Club
Lawton
Wichita Falls
Tex
Sunset Camp
Wichita Mountains
Obey Teach and Vote Lesson At WMS Circle
Mrs Leroy Geis led the Ruth Hasty circle Baptist Woman's Missionary Society lesson on obeying, teaching and voting in Chattanooga. Other members present included Mrs Clement Martens Mrs Max Smith Mrs Harned Bain and Mrs Jimmie Williams with Mrs Lester Ochsner reading the prayer calendar and offering prayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Leroy Geis
Ruth Hasty
The
Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society
Lester Ochsner
Paul David Carson
Clement Martens
Max Smith
Harned Bain
Jimmie Williams
Wives of Fort Sill battalion host monthly coffee
Officers wives of the 6th Gun Battalion, 14th Artillery hold their monthly coffee at Mrs. W. G. Sheehan's home. Mrs. W. C. Glover reports upcoming activities, announcements include bowling at Fort Sill Lanes, and a bridge gathering for battalion couples. Visitors Ona Stanton and H. C. Zachau attend. Telephone committee to notify April coffee details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
14Th Artillery
W. G. Sheehan
N. 30Th
T. J. Hoffman
W. C. Glover
C. L. Deibel
Fort Sill
J. F. Lacy
Lawton
Ona Stanton
Captain Stanton
Waterloo
N. Y
H. C. Zachau
Sheehan
D. C. Hagen
W. R. Farquharson
S. K. Hull
P. B. Chesher
B. J. Harvey
R. E. Greenaich
J. P. Joslin
Ralph Weigant
J. A. Bowers
Louis Berecz
J. F. Dewey
Officers Wives Attend Coffee Monthly Event
Wives of officers from the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 36th Artillery met for a regular coffee in the Artillery room of the Officers Club. Plans for the March 29 battalion party were outlined with Mrs. Michael Budi in charge of the program and Mrs. Foster coordinating refreshments and Easter themed treats.
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36Th Artillery
Douglas Harper
C Battery
Michael Budi
Donald Bagozzi
Henry Brandt
Lawrence Fisher
Evaristo Izcoa
Max Lord
Jerry Merril
Arthur Palmieri
Mac Sanders
Kenneth Silberstein
James Sprague
Vincet Tanzola
Medicine Park Club Lunches
The Medicine Park Home makers club met at the home of Mrs. Claude Buffaloe for a luncheon and business session. Attending were Mrs Claud Arnold, Mrs. D Bress man, Mrs. Leonard Beavers, Mrs. Frank Counts, Mrs. Arthur Manning, Mrs. Howard Peterson, Mrs. C E Scott and Mrs. Lou E Laubinger.
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Medicine Park
Neighborly Club Social Hosts New Member
Mrs. Walter Brown hosted the Neighborly club, a circle of 12 longtime residents. Mrs. Frank Hardcastle was announced as a new member. Refreshments followed the social hour with attendees including Mrs. A. J. Schumpert, Mrs. J. C. Crow, Mrs. Walter Crow, Mrs. Etta Lee Stimpson, Mrs. G. E. Kerr, Mrs. Henry Burton, Mrs. C. L. Krasser, Mrs. Gas Labude, Mrs. A. Patton, and Mrs. Roy McCary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Walter Brown
Frank Hardcastle
A. J. Schumpert
J. C. Crow
Walter Crow
Etta Lee Stimpson
G. E. Kerr
Henry Burton
C. L. Krasser
Gas Labude
A. Patton
Roy McCary
PEO Chapter BY Meets at Ramada Inn
Mrs Andrew Crosby hosted Chapter BY of PEO at a Monday afternoon meeting in the Ramada Inn. A study of the constitution The Door to Organization was presented by Mrs Lee J Woods. Guest Mrs Marlene Anderson of Chapter DM Barnsdall attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Crosby
PEO
Ramada Inn
Lee J. Woods
Marlene Anderson
Barnsdall
B. A. Allen Jr
Charles Bledsoe
Crosby
R P. Dennis
C. G. Dutcher
J. G. Erwin
L. W. Ferguson
Joe Ford
Fred Fox
T. D. Nicklas
J. W. Redeker
Ned Shepler
Elgin WSCS Completes India and Pakistan Study
Mary Elizabeth Circle of the Elgin Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service finished its India and Pakistan study at the pastor's study. Rev. John Terneus led the final chapters with devotion by Miss Lorene Twineham. Mrs. Matt Johnson presided. hostesses included Mrs. Tom Conner and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin
Mary Elizabeth
Methodist
Woman's Society of Christian Service
India
Pakistan
John Terneus
Lorene Twineham
Matt Johnson
Tom Conner
Mamie Constant
Arthur Farrar
Ben Slaton
Clarabelle Farrar
Dear Abby Advice Column Excerpt
Abigail Van Buren offers readers guidance on romance and etiquette in a sequence of letters. Topics include a long affair with a married man, a neighbor’s provocative clothing line, and proper acknowledgments for sympathy notes. The tone remains practical and domestic.
Galloway Hosts Battalion Wives Coffee at Fort Sill
Mrs. George L. Galloway’s home hosted the Wives of officers from the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 17th Artillery for a St Patrick themed monthly coffee. Guests included Mrs. Andrew J. Kapec and many others while a brief business meeting followed and plans were set for a battalion bridge party and a next coffee on April 16 at Mrs. Vincent E Falter’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Galloway
Lester Road
Fort Sill
Kapec
James W. Atkinson
Robert C. Alderman
Ralph FE. Garrett
James P. Cason
Vincent EF. Falter
M. Galloway
Ralph C. Little
Kenneth D. Reese
Robert FE. Highlands
James M. Gibbs
Thomas P. Ross
David G. Summerfeld
Vincent E. Falter
Ides of March Party at Fort Sill Celebrates Officers
The 3rd Training Battalion ATC officers and spouses held an Ides of March themed event at the Polo club with a Roman atmosphere. Echo battery officers hosted. Prizes awarded to Mrs Bailey Smith and Lt Joseph Conforti for costumes. Lt and Mrs William R Westbrook and Lt Donald Cromer attended. Dancing ended the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
3Rd Training Battalion
ATC
Echo Battery
Bailey Smith
Joseph Conforti
FHO Elect New Officers
Oklahoma Future Homemakers have elected Greta Dean of Hammon state president for the coming year. The results, by mail ballot, were announced by state adviser Miss Martha Frizzell. Greta will be installed with nine other officers at the state rally April 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oklahoma
Greta Dean of
Hammon
Martha Frizzell
Greta
Sue Mitchell
Bixby
Future Homemakers of America
Kathy Lynn Lauderdale
Yale
Ann Perry
Marietta
Robbie Morgan
Owasso
Northeast
Fileen Kliewer
Fairview
Northwest
Dixie Patrick
Wilson
Southeast
Sue Hamilton
Ringling
Southwest
Rex Ann Lawson
Pauls Valley
O’quannah Wolfe
Moore
Janie Haskett
Custer
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Bill & Jerry's
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S. Lith
NCO Wives Club
NCO Club
WMS
Aly
Woilverton
Leister
Lawton Area
Leister Music CO
Sill
Medicine Park Club
Mrs. Brown
Elgin Wscs
Abigail van Buren
Abby
Beverary Hills
Calif
Rs. Galloway
Battalion
Marviin Miller Cosmetics
Edna Hennessee
44Th and
Cache Road
Sundey
Fayerene
U.S
Buster Brown
Dutcheer’s Traveling Shoe Store
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Sprites
Gerber Junior High
Gerber
Baby Foods
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Gerbe
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Lawton’s Fashion Corner
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