Dear Abby readers share laughs and life lessons
A reader from Minnesota thanks Abby for a day brightened by advice on marital friction and a quip about old world parents. Another letter asks how to handle noisy neighbors next to an expensive high rise and suggests addressing the issue with the couple. A third writer defends Abby’s stance on a difficult mother daughter dynamic, urging self care and boundaries.
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Abby
OLD School
D. W
Minnesota
Columbus
Lawton Cosmetologists to Elect Officers Wednesday
The Lawton Cosmetologists Association will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Security Bank Building to elect officers. The meeting is open to all hairdressers and cosmetologists.
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Lawton Cosmetologists Association
Security Bank
Where The Women Are Meets In Lawton Theta Rho Club
Lawton Theta Rho Club No 29 met at Goodwill Rebekah Hall with 12 members present Miss Beth Daily served as president Plans were made for summer activities and officer elections at the next meeting Thursday May 25 at 7 30 p m Also noted Miss Trinket Lorenz recently featured in a play. Chattanooga Special Mrs Joe Lockhart Alamogordo NM visiting parents while husband Sgt Lockhart on overseas duty.
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Lawton Theta Rho Club
Goodwill Rebekah Hall
Trinket Lorenz
Chattanooga
Joe Lockhart
Alamogordo, N. M
Mark Scherler
Sgt. Lockhart
WWI Auxiliary Names Slate for Officers in Luncheon Meeting
Mrs. Ernest Schort emeyer led World War I Barracks No. 1168 and Auxiliary in naming a full slate of officers at a luncheon and business session in the First Christian Church recreation room. Officers named include senior vice president A L Jackson and other posts. installation by Mrs. Floyd and Mrs. Delahanty followed. Duties begin after the department convention June 21 23.
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Ernest Schortemeyer
First Christian Church
A. L. Jackson
Ernest Floyd
George Jorgenson
John Delahanty
M. N
L. W. Mitchell
Fly-Up Program Fetes Blue Birds at Cleveland Elementary
Members of the Laughing Blue Birds at Cleveland Elementary held a candlelight fly-up ceremony at leader Mrs. Floyd Nickell's home. Girls received Camp Fire scarves honors and certificates. awards were presented by Pit Kin Teene Horizon Club members.
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Laughing Blue Birds
Cleveland
Floyd Nickell
Pit Kin Teene Horizon Club
Lawton Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs and Meetings
A roundup of Tuesday social events in Lawton includes Junior Miss Jana Streetman at 1616 Williams, multiple club meetings at 7:30 p.m. and 8 p.m., and a morning coffee for military wives. Highlights feature Eta Upsilon Beta Sigma Phi, Lawton Humane Society, and Officer Candidate School events with dates and venues. The piece ends with fashion notes on new extra wide pants and styling tips.
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Jana Streetman
Williams
Comanche - Cotton Division
Comanche County Memorial Hospital
Lawton Humane Society
Security Bank
Eta Upsilon
Beta Sigma Phi Sorority
Sandy Ewing
Wesleyan Service Guild
Centenary United Methodist Church
W. A. Munson
S. 49Th
Osa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Lincoln
Lawton Cosmetologists Association
Camp Fire Ceremony Awards Ranks Presented
About 125 members and guests attended a Camp Fire Girls and Blue Birds ceremony at Pioneer Park Elementary School. Ranks and awards were presented, Blue Bird fly up occurred, colors presented by Tawanka Ta-Wa-Ten-Ya, and reception followed with corsages for mothers.
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Pioneer Park
Patrice Johnson
Cynthia Smith
Linda Reynolds
Tawanka
Singing Butterflies
Blue Bird Group
Camp Fire Girls
Imakoda
Camp Fire
Bridget Greb
Annette Wiseman
Linda Gordon
Sandra Miranda
Rochell Duh
Kathleen Herber
Teresa Reynolds
Elizabeth Wilson
Nancy Wilson
Cindy Likens
Polo Club Luncheon Welcomes Wives of Officer Candidate School
The Fort Sill Polo Club hosted a hail and farewell luncheon for Wives of Officer Candidate School Class 3-72. Hostesses included Mrs. Beyer and Mrs. Frost with Mrs. M. Rinehart presiding. Farewell gifts went to Mrs. Westmoreland and Mrs. Beyer. Guest speaker was Mrs. Joan Lanier. Other guests included Mrs. Luxemburger and Mrs. Bell. A Domestic Science Club meeting is planned for Wednesday at 1 p.m.
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M. Rinehart
Officer Candidate Wives’ Club
Raymond Westmoreland
Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club
Lawtonian
Don Owen
Cameron College
Fort Sill
David Beyer
Gary Frost
John Luxemburger Jr
Beyer
Joan Lanier
Westmoreland
Luxemburger
Charles H. Bell
Carey Miller
David Perry
Larry Turner
That Extra Room Of Yours Outdoor Furniture Ad Feature
An ad promotes outdoor room living with leisure furniture from Home Decor. It highlights patio and wrought iron designs, rugged wood options, and contemporary styles to enhance outdoor entertaining. Decorators offer in store or at home consultations.
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Abigail van Buren
Husband
Beth Daily
O. V. Goeringer
Kansas City
Walter Katz
Clinton
Air Force
John R. Seyfart
Ralph Seyfart
Ramey Air Force Base
Puerto Rico
J. W. Rife
Westminster
Calif
Keith Humble
Ahanty
Roof
Jess Townley
Department
E. Schortemeyer
Tracy Bedeker
Crystal Chadwick
Georgia Mayes
Crysti Nickell
Penny Nickel
Darlene Taylor
Diane Weatherly
Deborah Wright
Cere
Gogol
Sobakevitch
Tchitchikov
N. Sheridan Rd
National Bank
DTC Business College
Liberty
Lawton-Fort Sill
Church Women United
USC
A.m
Petunia Garden Club
Ray West
Cache Rd
Lawton Woman’s Forum
YMCA
Dorcas
The
Central Baptist Church
Earl Austin
Lawton
African Violet Society
Sidney Gallaway
Royal Neighbors of America
Tops Club
Carolyn Hunt Club
Officers Wives’ Club
Officers’ Club
NCO Wives’ Club
NCO Club
Royal Neighbors Club
O. C. Aubrey
Arlington
Rebekah Lodge No
Ioof Hall
Lawton African Violet Society
Tawanka Camp
Fire Maker
Bluebird Trail
Jere Thorpe
Charles Likens
Sterling Roath
Shirley Hall
James Smith
Ernest Campbell
R. B. Wilson
Jrs
N. Sheridan
Polo Club
Officer Candidate School
Huddleston’s
Lawton Funeral Home
D Avenue
Bill Burleson
AAA Glass CO
Dutton
Perma Press
Discount Clothing
South Sheridan
Riis
Gore
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