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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1975
Page
7
Excerpts from Dear Abby column discuss urging sick individuals and their families to avoid going out. Readers share experiences about coughing and spreading germs at social events and workplaces. Abby answers letters on staying home, forgiveness after infidelity, and coupling with age differences. The column also notes request for Abby’s booklet and correspondence details.
Law ton Drove No 52 met at Elks Lodge and hosted two guests Mrs Richard Applegate and Mrs Earnest Hunter. Mrs Benjamin Kates presided. In Chattanooga Mrs D Baugh led Ladies Civic Club in homes of Mrs George Bohl with Mrs J S Humble presiding. Plans included a May cancer clinic in Oklahoma City and a visit to a Walters nursing home.
Using salad dressing instead of mayonnaise can stretch food dollars as dressing contains about 30 percent oil versus mayonnaise’s 65 percent. For rotisserie cooking a meat thermometer helps monitor doneness. avoid letting the thermometer touch the metal spit.
A compact listing of clubs and events across Lawton and Fort Sill for Tuesday through Saturday. Notable entries include Knights of Columbus Founders Day banquet, United Methodist Women, Beta Sigma Phi Sorority functions, Lawton-District clubs, and evening dance and choir activities at local venues.
Mrs. Lucille Clark of the OSU Extension cautions homeowners to keep the fireplace damper closed when not actively burning to conserve fuel. The guidance emphasizes avoiding heat loss through an open damper during idle times.
Mrs. Abraham heads the slate of new officers elected by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Lawton Fire Fighters Local No. 1882. Other officers include Bogges vice president Foster secretary Phillips treasurer and Mixon reporter. A by laws committee was named with Berryhill Abraham Phillips Snider and McCune. The state convention will be in Muskogee in June and fund raising projects were discussed.
Members from Lawton Medicine Park and Walters attended the Southwest Oklahoma Iris Society meeting at Walters Rural Electric Cooperative Building. President Mrs Ray West welcomed two guests Mrs Norma Scism and Mrs Goldie Crouch. A film slide program was presented by Mrs Iea Pierson. The society with the American Iris Society will hold a spring show from 1 to 6 p.m. Saturday April 26 at the Comanche County Fairgrounds building. The bicentennial event theme is Thats the Way It Was.
A humorous reflection on receiving a request to join the International Who’s Who in Community Service. The author recalls a mischievous community service career from 1960 August to November, detailing chaotic PTA and church bazaar efforts, humorous mischief, and a satirical price tag of $175 for the royal edition.
The United Methodist Women of Centenary United Methodist Church will hold an annual call to prayer and self denial on Tuesday April 1 in Fellowship Hall. The event starts at 10 am with a sacrificial luncheon and nursery available. Focus is on mission needs.
Deputy commissary officer Mr. Don G. Boggs spoke to the Wives of Post Sergeants Major at the Fort Sill NCO Club about opening of the new commissary and planned service changes. A Q and A followed the talk hosted by III Corps Artillery with Easter decorations crafted by members.
Drain tomato sauce from sardines in tomato sauce. Toss sardines with mixed greens and Caesar dressing. Serve with crusty rolls.
Mrs John Flaherty hosted an evening coffee at her home for Wives of Officers of the Survey Division Target Acquisition Department USAFAS. Discussions included a Dallas trip and spring formal events. Mrs Andrew Overall, wife of an Australian Army exchange instructor, attended. Easter decorations were used. Mrs N D Puett will host April coffee.
Mrs. Marjorie Baker, OSU Extension specialist, warns that you can lose up to 90 percent of body heat through an uncovered head. No matter how warm clothing is, without a hat the body loses heat.
The Society of American Florists notes brides increasingly share bouquet flowers with family and friends instead of tossing the bouquet. This evolving custom reflects personal choice within traditional wedding rites.
A monthly coffee by Wives of Enlisted Men and NCOs at Caisson Recreation Center Fort Sill featured Lt. M. Marley from Reynolds Army Hospital as guest speaker on Champus the Civilian Health and Medical Program for Uniformed Services. Mrs. William Branch presided and presented a baby gift to Mrs. Desmond Poyson. Newcomer Mrs. Polly Lindsey was greeted. Hostesses were Mrs. Lyle Provost and Mrs. Steven Heuser. Plans were made for a company picnic and a tour.
OSU Extension specialist Mrs. Lucille Clark cautions Oklahoma residents to place TVs away from open windows to prevent moisture entry during rain or humid days. Moisture could cause fire or shock in electrical sets.
OSU Extension specialist Mrs. Bertha C. Nickel advises alternating blanket ends between the head and foot of the bed to distribute wear and prolong the blanket’s life.
A strong yeasty aroma indicates rising times were too long rather than excess yeast. The smell and taste do not prove too much yeast is used.
New clinical tests at a major university hospital support the ODRINEX Plan to reduce weight quickly. The product says a hunger tamer suppresses appetite and lets you enjoy three meals daily while the tablet helps you eat less. Safe when taken as directed with no nervousness, it pledges look and feel better as you slim, with satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
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