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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1948

Page

6

Guest Speakers Discuss Youth Centers At Meet

Mrs Lon Parks and Rev Prichard spoke at the Junior Service League gathering at Miss Barbara Black's home. They announced Harold van Arsdale of the National Recreation Association would speak April 13 on youth programs and centers as the league works toward opening a youth center. They urged outdoor and indoor programs, a central activity calendar, and youth responsibility in center operations.

Lon. Parks Houser Prichard First Presbyterian Church Junior Service League Barbara Black Gore Tanier Service League Parks Rev. Prichard Sev. Prichard Ber‘ly Rice Ben Ansley Neil Ashlock George Barber William Cole James L. Craig G. G. Downing Robert Edde, Jr Karey Fuqua Damon Garrett Fay Anne Grove Otto Howerd

Circle Presents Play At Calvary Baptist Meeting

The Alma Reid circle staged a short comic play Gran man Says I DO under Mrs A W Smiths direction during the Calvary Baptist church WMS monthly meeting led by President Mrs O T Taliaferro. After the play the group heard quarterly reports and discussed an all day outing to Prairie View church near Indiahoma with a covered dish lunch.

Alma Reid A. W. Smith WMS Calvary Baptist Church O. T. Taliaferro C. Winston Davis D. C. Squyres Taliaferro Jesus Virgil Halbrooks Gran'man George King Maw Higgins John Davis Holbert Maw Higgin Lee Jones Eimalina Prairie View Indiahoma Baptist Orphans’ Homes Oklahoma City John Bradley J. McCain Fred Adkins Jess Stapleton Jim Speary J. L. Russell A. Ve. Vartavinn Etta Alison E. C. Kennedy Ray Holbrooks Misa Laquetta Williamson

Mrs St Clair Honored At Kitchen Shower

Miss Sue Bowers hosted a kitchen shower Tuesday at 812 Euclid for Mrs Joe Dan St Clair formerly Miss Mary Lou Soper. Yellow and green decor featured a daffodil centerpiece. guests included Mrs Clarence Soper and many others, with help from Mrs H B Bowers and Misa Jacqueline Soper.

Sue Bowers Euclid Joe Dan St. Clair Mary Lou Soper Misa Bowers H. B. Bowers Misa Jacqueline Soper Clarence Soper Claude Soper Ernest St. Clair C. & McCuisdlon Raymond Fields Travis Riley Mary Larrance Geree McCurdy Waney McCrory Ruth Larrance Peaches Arnold Iona Swanson Jan Hutchins Betty Clerk Barbara Koons Joan McDowell Barbara Norris Peggy Loud Jan Gartrell Wanda Fiteh

Birthday party honors Sgt Otis and daughter Joe Ann

Mrs J D Otis hosted a buffet in Fort Still at 1822 Lawson Road on Friday March 29 to celebrate the birthdays of Sgt Otis and Joe Ann. Green shamrock decor and a two tier cake marked the occasion with gifts, music, games, and a guest list including Miss Noweta Lewis and Miss Joanna Green.

J. D. Otis Sgt. Otis Joe Ann Lawson Road Fort Still Toe Ann Presenta Joan Naylor George Stanley Fannie Boges Leonard Oliver Lawton Noweta Lewis Joanna Green Jean Fence Maxine Morris Misa Marlene Hartman Graydene Vinson Si Williams Dearld Hill Wayne Kriftin Billy Cobiers W. C. Garrett Sgt James Dale

Officers Wives Attend Luncheon at Fort Sill Club

Wives of Sun Field Artillery Group headquarters officers attended a Friday luncheon at the Fort Sill Officers' club on March 19. Hostesses were Mrs. Horace Beaman and Mrs. James W. Crow, with guests listed as Mire, A. P. O’Meara, Mrs. J. C. McDonnell, Mrs. B. H. Brite, Mrs. C. C. Stewart, Mrs. B. C. McInnis, Mrs. S. L. Sorrow, Mrs. J. G. Byrd, Mrs. R. BE. Arn, Mrs. G. L. Pace, Mrs. J. F. Taylor, and Mrs. G. Castas.

Sun Field Artillery Group Fort Sill

Good Cheer HD Club Social Postponed to April 3

The Good Cheer Home Demonstration club postponed its March 27 social to April 3 to allow members to attend Easter events. Mrs Ona McCulstion hosts the social with Miss Louise Perkingon presenting a lesson on buying clothing and fabrics. Proceeds will fund the club’s delegate to the Farm Women’s meeting in Still sweater later.

Good Cheer Home Mra. M. FE. Red Ona McCulstion Louise Perkingon Farm Women Stillsweater Logue Chapel District

Mrs Jess Roper Elected New President of Church Group

Mrs Jess Roper was elected president of the Westminster Presbyterian church woman's auxiliary at the regular monthly meeting Tuesday evening in the church parlor. Mrs QC White Apache installed the officers and a report of last year's work was given by outgoing leaders. The devotional program Thy Will Be Done was led by Mrs J C Owen with aid from Mrs Gene Snider. Hostesses for the evening included Mrs George Roper and Mrs Snider among others.

Jess Hoper Westminster Presbyterian Church Woman's Auxiliary Mra. QC H. White J. C. Owen Gene Snider George Roper Snider Luther Carter Roy Burk E. W. Kirkpatrick L. M. Jackson Lodell Goodey Dale Pollock Brewer Miller Kephart Helen Dunn

War Dads Attend State Board Meet In Oklahoma City

Members of the American War Dads Tawton chapter 66 and the War Dads auxiliary attended a state board meeting in Oklahoma City Sunday. Attendees from Tawton included Mr. and Mrs. E. J. Cease, Mr. and Mrs. Jack Trenary, Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Johnson, and Claud Hight. Johnson is state publicity chairman and Trenary the state sergeant at arms. Plans were made for the state meeting in Oklahoma City goon and the national committee meeting to be held in September and October in Buffalo, N. Y.

American War Dads Paul Waddle War Dads Auxiliary Oklahoma City Tawton E. J. Cease Jack Trenary L. B. Johnson Claud Hight Johnson Trenary Oklahoma

Women's Council Luncheon and Easter Program at First Christian

The First Christian Church women's council held a regular covered dish lunch at 1 pm Tuesday in the church dining room. A cross shaped table setting featured Easter decorations. An Easter program by Mrs. Jamoa Nabett. readings on "The Meaning of Easter" by Adj. Parker of Salvation Army. devotional on the Crucifixion by Mrs. P. C. Monroe. and songs led by Mrs. Ben Allen with accompaniment by Mrs. B. H. Wertz and Mrs. Sam Chapman. A brief business session followed with reports and plans for the event.

Women's Council of the First Christian Church Jamoa Nabett Adj. Parker Salvation Army Mra

Bible Study Continued By Training Circle

The WSCR Training circle of the First Methodist church met Tuesday afternoon at 1138 Birch, with Mrs. Jarres A. Wade as co host. Mrs. Kilpatrick gave the devotional and Mrs. A Shaw taught the lesson. Mrs. Turner presided over a brief business session and refreshments were served to the group and several named ladies and gentlemen.

WSCR First Methodist Church W. H. Kilpatrick Birch Jarres A. Wade Kilpatrick A. Shaw John J. Turner T. Currell Milton Worley James Matheny EH. W. Birdsong, Jr Arch Parmenter, Jr R. Wi Currell

DeMolay Circle Sets Monthly Meeting in Lawton

The newly formed Lawton DeMolay Mothers circle held a call meeting at 1715 W Nath with president Mrs Eddie Mideets in charge. Members approved meeting the first Monday of each month at 7 30 pm and reviewed a constitution read by secretary Mrs Ford. A bake sale was planned and fundraising discussed by Mrs Fred Call along with other members listed.

Lawton DeMolay Mothers Circle Henry T. Ford Wnath Eddie Mideets Ford Toney Fred Call Helly Zumwealt Cache B. Mauser E. Burrell Jones August C. Fletz H. H. Ramay J. A. Bradford J . Hamilton Carl Spencer Austin Parker C.K. Logan Juanita Mansell V. Carmichael S. V. Carmichael Laird

Social Calendar Friday Royal Neighbors Lodge 7 30 p m

Friday events list Royal Neighbors lodge meets IOOF hall at 7 30 p m Carolyn Hunt club gathers Saturday at 4 p m with an Easter egg hunt at Harmon park in the city.

Royal Neighbors Lodge IOOF Carolyn Hunt Club Harmon Park

Beta Sigma Phi to Celebrate Founder's Day Events

Beta Sigma Phi plans Founder's Day activities in April at the YMCA venue. Rush events include several parties with a model meeting on April 20 and the prefrantial ten on April 25. Founder's Day on April 30 marks the sorority's 17th birthday with a dinner and pledges to be initiated. Members present include Reba Allen Calaway Hunck Jennings Kennedy Snow Crawford Smith Chance Hanna Milleur Galer Porter Harris Enaley.

Beta Sigma Phi Asterity Alpha Pl YMCA Beta Sigma Phi Misa Reba Allen Dorothy Calaway Sarah Marie Hunck Misa Ann Jennings Barbara Kennedy Ira Joan Snow Mia. Lolm Crawford Joy Smith Atlas C. Chance Dan Hanna, Jr Joseph Mileur Whit Oaler Trenton Porter R. QC. Harris Bob Enaley

First Methodist Circles Study United Nations

Five circles of the WSCS at First Methodist church began a United Nations study with circle meetings in homes and the church. Circle one, led by Mrs. William Greenlee and assistants, discussed the UN and closed with a prayer. Social hour followed with several members mentioned. Circle two met with Mrs. L. H. Fausta. Irene Eyana spoke on the UN and Marshall plan. a brief business session was led by circle chairman Mrs. Eft Birdsong.

United Nations WSCS First Methodist Church William Greenlee Oak Harry Knight Byron Aycock Arthur Harris Pred Heinz Vida Jackson O. C. Mahaffey Ralph Hacker J. F. Darnell Margaret Day Murrell Grant John Seaman Circle Two L. H. Fausta C. Misa Irene Eyana Cameron College Eft Birdsong Circle J.T. Bruss Harvey Pate Glenn Feiman Frank Willams H. M. Tilton C. 2. Ellegood Grover C, Ral

Women circles hostesses unite for United Nations talk event

Mrs C A Wolverton and others preside over joint circle three and five meeting in the fireplace room with prayers and devotions. Frances Wright from Cameron College speaks on the United Nations. Separate business sessions proceed with circle leaders and a ten hour social to follow. Circle four gathers at 1702 Ash hosted by Mrs Charles Young.

Jean Forbess Mra. Forbess Thane Guy Rehortann Elinde Man Misa Frances Wright Cameron College United Nations Donald Harrel A. P. Burns Wilbur Rice A. P. Aycock Sarah McPherson George D. Sarver H. C. Sauerman Joe L. Porter Kuntz W. A. Yarnall M. B. Farwell J. M. Marshall FW. Hammond H. E. Rice Carlton Campbell Roy Drew A. F. Pokorny Fred Preest George Whitten Guy’ Wilson J. A. Dalton Walter M. Smith Nettle Smith T. C. Mason Claude Gilliam Lucy Gosset T. J. Wood Stanley Bryant Herb Beatty Kemp Bristow Circle Four Charles Young Ash

Community meeting opens with prayer and UN discussion

Reverend Donald Harrel spoke on the United Nations as guest Rev Harrel led prayer and Mrs Minnie Banta presented a devotional on the Laster story. Mrs Will Austin introduced him and members joined a general discussion while Mrs Savoy EB Loyd led the business segment. a following social period ended with refreshments.

Donald Harrel Minnie Banta Will Austin Rev Harrel United Nations Savoy EB Loyd

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