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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Mar 26, 1957

Page

4

Calendar social events fill week at Lawton clubs

Tuesday brings a string of gatherings including Alpha Pi Beta Sigma and Beta Sigma Phi in private room dinners, with Sany Mutchwell from Goodwill Industries as guest speaker. Wednesday through Friday feature home demonstration clubs, Ladies associations, American Legion events, and several garden and civic groups meeting at Fort Sill and Lawton venues.

Cameron Tsa Sany Mutchwell Wana Goodwill Industries Alpha Pi Beta Sigma Iu Chaptey Beta Sigma Phi Bopin Central Dovisha Padgett Liberty Wonain

25th Anniversary To Be Observed

A family dinner Sunday will honor Mr and Mrs W G Yoakim at 413 Columbia as they observe their silver wedding anniversary on March 27 1932 Lawton. More than 20 relatives from Lawton and area are expected to attend at the home of Nick Carras Summit. The Yoakims have lived here since their marriage and now retired from running a local cafeteria. They have two daughters Mary Louise and Lucille at home.

W. G. Yoakim Columbia Lawton Nick Carras Summit Yoakim Mary Louise Lucille

Miss Lily Stafford To Entertain Class

Dorcas Sunday School members at Central Baptist plan a project meeting. Miss Lily Stafford will host the 7 30 p m Friday session at 1102 C. in a local church event noting old nylon stockings collection.

Dorcas Central Baptist Church P.r Lily Stafford Iris Garden Club Elmer R. Bauman Lawson William E. Schrader Adjutant General's U. S. Army Artillery and Guided Missile Center Fort Sill Charles Brooks Columbia Lawton Garden Council Usc-Ymca

Reports Feature Meeting of Woman's Forum Board

Lawton Woman's Forum executive board met at 3:00 A.M. in the McMahon Foundation building. The group discussed a workshop at Transevelt, announced district honors, upcoming convention delegations, an April 12 luncheon, and the 10th anniversary program with department reports. Ticket sales for the Oklahoma Centennial Exposition were outlined, with prices rising after May 1. three new members joined the Forum.

Woman’s Forum Board Lawton Woman's Forum G. G. Goodier McMahon Foundation Chib Institute Transevelt Okehama Federation of Women Wlnds Club Woman Delegades Ul Federation Oklahoma Ily O. B. Lord Iviloran Jess Torbess Social Service Department Forum Oklahoma City Robert E. Williams Mesdames Frank Austin James A. Black Jack Carter Nick Carras J. Hale Edwards Robert Landers Jr E. P. McMahon J! Randolph Montgomery Floyd Zook

Special Guests Visit Rebekahs at Lawton Lodge Meeting

Regular Goodwill Rebekah Iodee No. 3 session in the Goodwill Lodge hall Lawton featured conferred degree on two members. Presiding noble grand Mrs Dan McPhail assisted by Vice Grand Alford Tennes see. Guests included Assembly Warden Mrs Jose Pintkune and spouses.

Rebekah Rebekah Iodee Goodwill Indge S. 11Th Dan McPhail Noble Grand Alford Tennessee Lawton Grand Ioof Tebekah Assembly General Tanning Committee District 11 School of Instruction Mooncay Duncan Lodge No Assembly Jose Pintkune Ho'h Evergreen Lodge Chichasha Mesdames Ray Young Noble Fields Unity Lodge Mesdamex McPhail Ennessee Ellis Shirley

Play Day Set at Lawton Golf Country Club

A full day event hosted by the Ladies association at Lawton Golf and Country Club features golf from 9 to 9:30 AM, lunch at noon, and bridge games starting at 1 PM. Chairwoman Mrs. Charles Jennings oversees the arrangements.

Ladies Association Lawton Golf and Country Club Charles Jennings

Emancipation Proclamation Talk Heads UDC Chapter Meeting

Mrs Lillian Reynolds delivered the Emancipation Proclamation talk at the Annie Bullock Sneed chapter of United Daughters of the Confederacy. Mrs Rob ert Brock hosted the 3 15 p m session with assistance from esdames Grover Thomas and H W Brigham.

Lillian Reynolds Annie Bullock United Daughters of the Confederacy Esdames Grover Thomas Robert Brock Lily Stafford RB. L. Suinwen Misse Emma Thomas Juanita Adams Mesdames Ross W. Porter W. D. Ford Sr P.C. Fontaine Henrry Jesse Abe March Mattie Curtis E. K K. Caldwell John Timmans Sam Maddux Carl Partain Roy Tu. Stafford

Richard Wilkerson Returns From Korea

Richard MM Wilkerson, son of Mr and Mrs Elton A Wilker son, returned from a 16 month Korea tour with the Seventh division. He was greeted at the local airport by his wife and his parents, with brother Charles a University of Oklahoma student. They will tour the Southwest then head to Fort Polk Louisiana for his next assignment.

Richard MM. Wilkerson Elton A. Wilkerson Korea Seventh Division No. 5 N 23Th Charles University of Oklahoma Norman Fort Polk

King Fulcher Nuptials Told

Freder ick special edition reports the wedding of Loretta Fulcher formerly of Frederick to Earl King of Dallas Texas. Rev R A Salyer officiated at First Baptist Arlington on Friday March 1 with attendant details including matron of honor Mrs Ott Wallace sister of the bride and best man James Dawson. A reception followed at the bride’s sister’s home with guests registered and local relatives in attendance. The couple honeymooned in Galveston and reside at 2aR6 McKinney Avenue Dallas.

Frederick Chambers Arlington Tex Loretta Fulcher Earl King Dallas Galveston McKinney R. A. Salyer First Baptist Church Ott Wallace Tipton James Dawson Frederick Veent Treve Shouse Wichita Falls Chuelk Pierson Dick Ebbets

James Barnetts Name First Child

Mr and Mrs James Barnett Wa 15 N 26th have chosen Janie Lynn as the name for their first child an eight pound two ounce girl born Saturday March 23 in Southwestern Clinic hospital Grandparents are Mr and Mrs E L Pursley former Lawtonians now living in Marlow and Mr and Mrs J J Barnett Sterling

James Barnett Janie Lynn Southwestern Clinic Hospital E. L. Pursley

Projects Planned At Guild Meeting

Plans were made at a 7 30 p m Bishop Casady guild meeting in the church for several forthcoming activities. A nominating committee was named to prepare a slate of officers for the ensuing term. The guild will help furnish the rectory pantry for the new pastor Rev Lon Prunly and his wife. They also planned a speech banquet for Lawton high school speech class. A Shrove Tuesday pancake supper report was given. Hostess Mrs W H Selby led the session with others attending including Mesdames F E Matthews Carolyn French George Glasby Stanley Truesdell Eno Hartman Glen Dutcher Der vis Deal J F Robohm and Miss Lucile Henderson.

Bishop Casady St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Harry Franks Guild Harry Knight Henry T. Ford C. F. Murray Jr W. H. Selby Mesdames FE R. Matthews Carolyn French George Glasby Stanley, Truesdell Eno Hartman Glen Dutcher Dervis Deal J. F. Robohm Lucile Henderson

Tomato-Salmon Bisque Adds New Idea For Lenten Menu

A budget friendly Lenten menu features tomato-salmon bisque using canned salmon in a creamy base with parsley. The recipe yields four servings and pairs with cottage cheese sandwiches. Also notes creams marketed to reduce blackheads and shrink pores.

Square D Club Meet Wednesday Caller Ernest Hunter

Square D Square Dance club meets at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the American Legion hall Seventh and E. Invitations go to host couples Messrs and Mesdames Earl Austin and Walter Crosby.

Vania Lev Cirectors Lawten Gelf Square D Square D Club Ernest Hunter Square D Square Dance Club American Legion Hall Seventh Messrs Earl Austin Walter Crosby

PEO Sisterhood Chapter BY Meets at Mrs Shepler Home

Mrs Rex Les presided over a 2 p.m. Monday meeting of Chapter BY of PEO Sisterhood in the room of Mrs Ned Shepler 102 Fort Sill Bird. A brief business period was held and 23 members were served refreshments by hostesses Mrs Ned Shepler and Mrs Bennie Stephens.

Bennie Stephens PEO Ned Shepler Fort Sill Bird Rex Les

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Rieltum Fort Siltmening Cedar Grove Clint Johneson Viner Vallee Tome Demonstrion Club D. B. Bier Andrew Parent-Teacher ' Association Executive Board Schol Ladies Association of Old Settlers Club Denton Community House First Presbyterian Women's Association Howard Kemper Progressive Charles Kelsey City Immer Patio Fort Sid Robert F. Hariman B. C. Harmon Riley W. Park Jr University of Oklahoma School of Medicine Riley W Park Elgin Guy Strange Pvt Charles Strange Weisbaden Germany McCord Rebekahs UDC Richard Wilkerson P. Fann Frank M. Whiting Sterling Osborn Fy Continental Ak Eine Continental Air Lines Continental Kansas City Lubbock Midland-Odessa James Barnetts Daniel Wayne Harmon Bishop Altus Memorial Hospital Willene Kleeman Bishop W. H. Kleeman Andrew Jackson Parent-Teacher Association State Department of Public Welfare Service Lawton Theater Mrs. Ned Shepler Mildred Ford Drug 410 C Ave Dial EL Coliredong Vov Johnson’s Wil Johnson Oldsmobile DEA
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