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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1954

Page

8

Chapter Dinner Honors BILs With Early Oklahoma Theme

Members of Chapter BY of PEO Sisterhood hosted a dinner at the Medicine Park cottage of Mr. and Mrs. Glen Dutcher to honor the BILs. Host couples were Max Brock Sr., Dutcher, and W. A. Munson, with numerous couples and guests including Rev. J. Waller Browers Jr., Dr. William E. Cunningham Jr., Dr. Fred T. Fox, Mrs. Andy Crosby Sr., and Wes Redeker.

Oklahoma Chapter PEO Sisterhood Medicine Park Glen Dutcher Messrs Mesdames Max Brock Sr Dutcher W. A. Munson Bill Bentley C. E. Bledsoe John G. Erwin Sr C. Veron Howell Otto Howard Rex Lee T. D. Nicklas Joe Rudolph Ned Shepler Bennie Stephens Robert E. Williams Earl Zorger J. Waller Browers Jr William E. Cunningham Jr Fred T. Fox Andy Crosby Sr Wes Redeker

Woman Engineer Elsie MacGill Tops Canadian Firsts in Gallery

TORONTO AP reports Elsie Gregory MacGill, a premier Canadian aeronautical engineer, becomes the first woman chosen for the Gevaert Gallery of prominent executives. The gallery, featuring 50 portraits, tours business conventions and museums nationwide. Her family includes the first woman Juvenile Court judge in British Columbia. She earned the first Electrical Engineering degree with a Master of Science and led wartime production on the Hurricane and Hell Diver aircraft before consulting in aeronautical engineering.

Toronto Canada Eers Elsie Gregory MacGill Miss MacGill Gevaert Gallery Ada Helen Gregory MacGill British Columbia University Ofchigan

Fort Sill Sodality Elects New Officers and 15 New Members

Fort Sill Immaculate Heart Sodality elected new officers led by Mrs. Hoover with Mrs. Folk as predecessor. Fifteen new members were received, bringing total attendees to a close World Sodality Day observance at New Post chapel Fort Sill Oklahoma.

Fort Sill Sodality Warren H. Hoover Fort Sill Immaculate Heart New Post Chapel Hoover Bruce W. Folk Richard McBride George Schnebli David Seelye Francis McGuire Hinton John J. O'Neill Sodality Mrs. Folk Mesdames Schnebli J. D. Reeve Mesdames Ceclia Bates Creme E. Genevieve Chase Lotus Cole Frederick A. Dodd J. C. Elliott William J. Farrell Curtis E. Flint LaVerne Greenwell Frank J. Mesdames Alice Herald Kay Jansen Robert L. Judge Adele Lombard Rose McClure John B. McNamee Marilyn O'Shea Richard S. Pohl William G. Reese J D. Reeve W. J. Robinson Aslo Father O'Neill

Veal Cookery Boosts Value With Sauces And Slow Heat

In Chicago markets veal supplies look plentiful suggesting lower prices. Slow moist heat is best for most veal cuts and sauces enhance flavor. Recipes include Stuffed Breast of Veal and Veal Ragout with bacon onions oregano sour cream and herbs.

Gaynor Maddox NEA Food Markets Chicago

Washable Leather Nears Market From UC Lab

Cincinnati AP reports UC researchers led by Dr. Fred OFlaherty developed washable leather using a chemical called shell that can be machine washed for 30 minutes and dried by line oven or radiator. Gloves and apparel may reach stores within six months and the leather reportedly resists perspiration.

Cincinnati University of Cincinnati Shell Fred O'Flaherty Dr. O'Flaherty

VFW Auxiliary Plans Talent Show and Memorial Day Help

The VFW Auxiliary at Fort Sill met to plan a talent show for May 29 at the covered dish supper and to support Memorial Day services. President Mrs. Margaret Dunbar was honored with a birthday cake. New member Mrs. Mary Fish was initiated and a poppy sale was discussed.

Woman's Auxiliary Leslie J. McNair Veterans of Foreign Wars Post VFM Hut Fortill Margaret Dunbar George Saffle Dunbar Sfc Hosea Allen Post Cemetery Fort Sill Draed Amelia Kane Mary Fish

Payne Daughters Fete Two Classes

Judith and Ellen Payne hosted a party for Cooperton high school freshmen and sophomores at the Payne home with Mrs. Frank Payne. Games and refreshments were served to a list of students including Paul Callen Carolyn Cox Gayle Askew Kenneth Chain William Chain Myrna Alexander Lena Smith Norma Block Dale S Jacquitta Miller Jerry Lester Elsie Tolley Billy Simms Lloyd Johnson Larry Riley Clifford Shoop Carl Hopkins.

Saddle Mountain Cooperton High School Judith Ellen Payne Frank Payne Paul Callen Carolyn Cox Gayle Askew Kenneth and William Chain Myrna Jean Alexander Lena Mae Smith Norma Ann Block Dale S Jacquitta Miller Jerry Lester Elsie Lou Tolley Billy Simms Lloyd Johnson Larry Riley Clifford Shoop Carl Hopkins

Visit Notes From California Relatives In Lawton Area

Mrs. H. C. Gillock and son Ricky of Burbank California with her brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Robert Davies of San Mateo California visit relatives in Lawton and Cache Nell M Peard of 906 D moves to San Benito Texas for a month with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs W E Kennard and family

H. C. Gillock Ricky Burbank Calif Robert Davies San Mateo Lawton Cache Nell M. Peard San Benito Texas W. E. Kennard

Sally Beth Bassel To Sing In Wichita Falls Recital

Sally Beth Bassel, daughter of Mr and Mrs R Bassel of 1601 Smith, Wichita Falls, will perform at an all teacher recital Saturday night at the Midwestern Way auditorium in Wichita Falls. She studies with Mrs Tom Su en and will sing Wagner’s Traume. Her family plans to attend the 7:30 p.m. concert.

Sally Beth Bassel Sally Beth Bestel R. 1601 Smith Rniway Wichita Alls Tom Suen Wichita Falls Traume Widing Falls Sally Beth Sugars Velice James Susan Patsy Bassel

Pledge Service Held For Guild

Miss Oletha Wildey led a candlelight pledge service for the First Methodist Wesleyan Service guild at a covered dish supper and program. Mesdames Starns and Wilkerson organized, with Miss Lillie Mae Frazier presiding over brief business. Attending were Rev. Howard Thomison, Dr. and Mrs. Wallace Gray, several Misses and Mrs. Bridwell, and J J Stowe Jr.

Oletha Wildey First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild J. T. Bruss Peter Starns Elton Wilkerson Lillie Mae Frazier Edyth Adams Howard Thomison Wallace Gray Helen Hackett Gladys Fulbright Frances Leta Smith Faye Bridwell B. Easton Bernard Montgomery Fiorabelle Helvey J. J. Stowe Jr

Douglas Optical Opens In Zales Jewelers

Douglas Optical opens in Zale's Jewelers at 319 D offering a wide range of eyeglasses and services. Miss Nettie Henderson will manage the local offices and Douglas Optical will fill prescriptions, duplicate lenses, and provide optician services with low prices and credit options.

Zale Stanley Pearse Nettie Henderson Wichita Falls Douglas Car Miss Henderson Douglas

Illness and Visit Report From Oklahoma Veterans Hospital

Walter Greenwood of 1107 Oak is seriously ill from pneumonia at the Oklahoma State Veterans Hospital in Sulphur. R. H. Owens has returned to Tulsa after visiting at the home of Josephine Swartz, 406 North Street.

Walter Greenwood Oak Oklahoma State Veterans ‘Hospital R. H. Owens Tulsa Yg Sg Josephine Swartz N.S

Class Sponsoring Visitor Reception at First Methodist Church

The Wesley Sunday school class sponsors a reception after each Sunday service to help visitors and new members meet. Two class members host weekly coffee sessions. New Wesley officers include Col. (Ret.) M. E. Oldstead as president and Mrs. Harry Maxwell as vice president.

Wesley First Methodist Church New Wesley M. E. Oldstead Harry Maxwell Levi Beaver Marlin Keathley Wallace Gray

Radio Club to Meet in City Council Chambers

Lawton Fort Sill Amateur Radio club schedules 8 p.m. meeting today in the city council chambers. A club representative invites anyone interested to attend.

Lawton-Fort Sill

Former City Pastor To Conduct Drive

Rev. Dewey Squyres, former pastor of Lawton Calvary Baptist, will lead a $100,000 fund drive for California Baptist church in El Monte. He will address 30 churches across Texas Missouri and Oklahoma. His La Verne pulpit will be filled by his nephew Gerald Squyres.

Dewey Squyres Lawton Calvary Baptist Church California Baptist Church el Monte Calif Texas Missouri Oklahoma la Verne Gerald Squyres Calvary Church P. Boyd Smith California Baptist College Lawton’s Central Baptist Church

Busy Seattle mother earns Woman of Achievement award

Elaine Brittain, 34, mother of four, divorced, works evenings as a professional cook. She helped remodel their home with her mother and stepfather and hopes to complete a degree in August. She envisions a future home for children of broken marriages.

Seattle Wash Elaine Brittain University of Washington

Saddle Mountain Round-Up Club Opens Season With Barbecue

Thirty two members and guests gathered at J. K. Haley ranch for the season’s first barbecue. Cooks included Roy Henderson J K Haley Lucius Long Jr Rovers Reeder and Wayne Rowe. Attendees listed include R M Kobs Don Wege William Reid Robert Bauman N Olan Reid and others.

Saddle Mountain J. K

Central Baptist Auxiliary Visits Adams Family

Central Baptist church auxiliary members visited Glenn Allen Adams in his home as their monthly community project. Miss Benna Mare Olsen presided with prayers and devotional readings by Miss Shirley Truesdale. Additional plans for upcoming events were discussed with Mrs. Max Gregory and other members present.

Jamie Short Central Baptist Church Glenn Allen Adams Benna Mare Olsen B. Adams John Graves Shirley Truesdale Max Gregory Myra Grace Hendrick Bernice

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