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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

8

Candlelighting Ceremony At WSCS Meet

Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service officers led a candlelighting ceremony at this week's regular meeting in the church. WSCS president Mrs. R. Grant Mangum Sr. presided over a brief business period. The program theme Not Above His Master was highlighted with circle II as hostess and a vocal number by Mrs. John Hodge with Miss Jean Harper accompanist.

Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Officers WSCS R. Grant Mangum Sr W. W. Godlove Circle II W. W. Easley John Hodge Jean Harper J. G. Anderson T. H. Ball Robert Brock Robert Easley Robert Edde Eldon English Joe M. Ford W. D. Ford Jr Hugh Horn J. C. Hester Jr F. E. Lawrence T. G. Russell Shirley Williamson

Civil Defense Committee Formed At Roseland Club Meeting

A Roseland Home Demonstration Club session at Mrs. Tomtouse sewed for the Crippled Children's Waning in Oklahoma City. A civil defense committee was named to take over in case of a tornado, with members from east center and west parts of the community. Mrs. Clara J. Kelley noted Kraut lesson, and roll call, devotional, and prayers followed.

Roseland Home Demonstration Club Tomoo Oklahoma City Civil de Defense Messrs Mae Ed Jones L. S. Watson Wood Rosa Dykes H. Corwin Silat Aso Joanne Peters Mesdames J. Aston J. E. Dove Bert Jenkins An Recer Bernice Watson

Circle It Meets For Study Event

Members of the First Presbyterian Women’s association gathered at Mrs. Ross H. Porter’s home for an 8 p.m. devotional by Mrs. John G. Erwin titled Building State ee ae for the Soul. Mrs. Frank Rhody was elected treasurer, minutes were approved, and reports from Mrs. Ernest Leslie Fogg and Mrs. Lon Parks were shared.

John G. Erwin First Presbyterian Women’s Association Ross H. Porter Fort Sill Blvd Frank Rhody Marcia P. Ruppel Oklahoma City Ewell Lacy Ernest Leslie Fogg Thailand Lon Parks Wayne Potter Margaret Fox Lloyd Burrell M. Bakley Murray Gilbert V. I. Greer Bill Joyner D. Knight Jake Lyons Walter Montgomery Malcom

Kraut Making Club Lesson at Gilliland Home

Paradise Valley HD club members demonstrated kraut making during a covered dish lunch at Mrs. A. M. Gilliland 2731 A. Co-hostess was Mrs. Oma Miller. Guests included Mrs. J. H. Weber Midwest City, Mesdames W. H. Weaver Roy Manuel and Miss Mary Hale plus many club members and other local ladies.

Clara J. Kelley Comanche County Paradise Valley L. B. McClung F. D. McClung J. H. McClung Lynn Ballou J. W. Lawson R. E. Pen A. C. Buckleberry L. Willer H. L. Burns Roy Plumbtree J. C. Neugent Douglas Stoud Walter Farrow Radford Hewes Bill Hewes Don Gilliland Lewis Hale Bill Hale

First Baptist WM S circles meet in homes and church parlor

The First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society circles gathered Tuesday at members' homes and the church parlor for study sessions and business periods. Prayers, watchword recitals, devotionals, welcomes for new members, and social refreshments were common, with some circles voting to send CARE packages overseas and others hosting varied programs.

First Baptist Woman's Missionary Society WMU

Beal Heights Women Study Circle Lessons At Homes

Beal Heights Presbyterian Women circles met in members’ homes for lessons from Acts-Words About Deeds. Circle I at Mrs Lon Simpson’s 2:30 p.m. session opened with prayers led by Mrs A H Garvin.

Beal Heights Presbyterian A. H. Garvin Circle I Lon Simpson Park Cecil Lawson J. A. Collins E. A. Dexter Paul Ephesus Mesdames Paul D. Hanna William Ford Mes

Social Calendar Thursday Lawton clubs and meetings

Lawton Social Calendar lists Lawton Little Theater meeting at Stor ey & Barton Cache Road studio. Central Baptist Protheon Sunday School class party at Mrs E K Caldwell. Altrusa club meets at Martin's restaurant with guest night. American Legion auxiliary Low ery Whitehead unit No 29 gathers at Legion Hall. Garden club hosts annual pit and luncheon. Beaver Valley Home Demonstration Club meets 2 pm at Mrs Clyde Peters. United Daughters of the Confederacy chapter hosts 3 pm at Mrs John G Sr Erwin Lane with program chairs. Order of Eastern Star initiates at 7 30 pm in Masonic temple. Reddy Kilowatt Square Dance at Public Service home service room with Johnny Roberson calling.

Lawton Little Theater Storey & Barton Iris Garden Club H. Wenzel A. R. Schaefer Beaver Valley Home Demonstration Club Clyde Peters Annie Bullock United Daughters of the Confeda John G. —_ Sr Erwin Lane P. C Fontaine Mamie Small E. Tomlinson Order of Eastern Star Masonic Temple

Sedan Senior Class Departs For Trip

The Sedan high school graduating seniors head to New Orleans for a 10 day trip. Supervising officials include H. H. Hughes the school superintendent Mrs Earl M Smith the class mother and Mrs Silas Walker. Chaperones Mr and Mrs Frank Hoover of Mountain View provided transport in their truck. Students listed are Carol Chaino Dorothy Coffey Emma Lee Mace Paul Madden Verlyn Phipps Jean Russell Lindell Smith Barbara Thompson and Mickey Zimmerman.

Saddle Mountain H. H. Hughes Earl M. Smith Silas Walker Sedan Hich New Orleans Frank Hoover Mountain View Carol Chaino Dorothy Coffey Emma Lee Mace Paul Madden Verlyn Phipps Jean Russell Lindell Smith Barbara Thompson Mickey Zimmerman

Lodge Initiates One New Member at Regular Session

Royal Neighbors of America lodge at IOOF hall initiated one new member, Mrs. A. B. Ward, during a 7:30 p.m. meeting. Mrs. G. W. Martin led the business portion. A handkerchief shower celebrated Mrs. Ora Burton’s birthday with helpers Mesdames Jess Brewer, L. P. Morrison, and Luther Williams co-hosting. One guest attended, Miss Jennie Frances Botts, with a list of attendees including Mesdames Jack Wheeler, Byron Lasater, John Dava Effie Murray, Donna Maples, and others.

W. F. Shepard Alma Reid Roy Hooper E. C. Halsey C. R. Johnson E. L. Williams D. L. Pitts Lucy Smith T. J. Dean R. T. Ward J. A. la Fonte C. Carl Fitch E. S. Milroy Mildred Cox Walter Shirley Cherry James Dooley WMU Ph Greenway Mesdames G. W. Hastings Don Billingslea E. W. Pope F. E. Root Hubert Chapman N. 16Th Leslie Williams Dale Plumlee G. C. Loewe George Lewis Earl Mercer Sullivan Clyde Stephens H. T. Upjohn A. F. Wilkie Mike Brandon Gerald R. Smith L. L. Lewis Roosevelt Bonnie Bradford C. B. Colclasure James Roling F. A. Tooms Jack Shirley Ruby House Clyde Hines Bell Ed Burgess Margaret Corder Ed Clark W. B. Pierce Ivan Lanman Eugene Hill Circle B. W. Harris Cecil Brown Melvin Cunningham Ira Lanman G. D. Fawley Wilson Fielder Gordon Foster Lee Guy Sparkman Joe Kinzer George FE. Brown Sparkman Perry Coombs Murdock W. L. Casey L. S. Echols George Helmig Pat Shuman Fred Wricht Royce Means S. E. Williams Bob E. N. J. Meier C. W. Simpson A. B. Ward Royal Neighbors of America Lodge IOOF G. W. Martin Oracle Ora Burton Jess Brewer L. P. Morrison Luther Williams Jennie Frances Botts Deaes Jack Wheeler Byron Lasater John Dava Effie Murray Donna Maples Elleg

Annual FHA Fete Set For May 28

Plans were finalized for the Future Homemakers of America annual town chapter picnic to be held May 28 at Lake Jed Johnson in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Attending the executive board session were Barbara Barclay Shirley Truesdale Yvonne Anderson Margie Anderson Pat Odom Genese Oswalt Janice Hanes Janette Hanes Beverly Goodson Jo Brammer Sharon Giles Juanita Jumper Paula Williams and sponsor Mrs Jack.

Future Homemakers of America Lake Jed Johnson Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Barbara Barclay Shirley Truesdale Yvonne Margie Anderson Pat Odom Genese Oswalt Janice Janette Hanes Beverly Goodgson Jo Brammer Sharon Giles Juanita Jumper Paula Williams Jack

Esther Circle Study Session Plans Wishing Well Fund

Esther Circle of Westminster Presbyterian Women met at Mrs. Harry W. Smith’s home to share a devotional and Bible lesson. Mrs. Melvin Craig, chairman, led the session as plans were made for a wishing well at the May 26 family night supper to raise funds for the summer camp program for Pioneer and Youth Fellowship groups. Attending were Miss Helen Dunn and Mesdames Bill Fa Ann Henderson W. W. McCa Bob Morford and J. C. Owen.

Ned J. McCord Lodell B. Goodey Esther Westminster Presbyterian Women of the Church Harry W. Smith Irvin Melvin Craig Helen Dunn Bill Fa Ann Henderson W. W. McCa Bob Morford J. C. Owen

Friends Honored At Dinner Party In Local Social Note

Mr and Mrs Clarence Cox and daughter Carolyn along with Mr and Mrs Elzie Welch and children Sandra and Dianne were guests at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Clay Sommers. Assisting with hospitality was the hosts daughter Miss Kathryn Sommers.

Saddle Mountain Clarence Cox Carolyn Elzie Welch Sandra Dianne Clay Sommers Kathryn Sommers

Shower Honoring Mrs Bill Gentry Gentry Is Guest

A personal shower honoring Mrs Bill Gentry was hosted by Home Economic Demonstration club members at the home of Mrs Wendell Sullivan east of the city. Co hosted by Mrs Clifford Med, guests included Mesdames O A Howard Bert Jenkins Belle Lewis Ray Allison and additional members Margie Elkins Lyman John Alva John Leland John Walter Wilson E D Sullivan Leo Bott Les Verger Hugh Allison Alpha Dossey and Tom Biles.

Bill Gentry

Thyme as versatile herb for cooking and sauces

The note emphasizes keeping thyme on hand and using it in poultry stuffing, meat loaf, clam chowder, and clam juice and tomato cocktails. It highlights thyme’s versatility across savory dishes and beverages.

Safety in the Home Auxiliary Meeting Notes

Mrs. Thos Worth Auxiliary hosted a Tuesday 8 p.m. session at 1706 Sycamore. President Bill Ward led the business meeting with co-hostesses Mesdames Edward and Rex White. Attendees included Mesdames Bennett, Best, Campbell, Ferrell, Graham, Hollander, Jennings, Jennings, Kovacs, Kuntz, Lanman, Morris, Ogden, Rothell and other members.

M. J. Colwell Ernational Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Thomas Worth Sycamore Bill Ward Mesdames Edward Rex White Mesdames R A. Bennett Wilbur Best Rollie Campbell Jack Ferrell Edward Graham Fred Hollander Fred

Charles Smiths Choose Son's Name for Newborn

Mr and Mrs Charles Smith announce the choice of their son's name with Ben Lamb listed as the maternal grandfather. Paternal grandparents are Mr and Mrs J J Smith of the Pecan community.

Charles Smiths Saddle Mountain Charles Smith Ben Lamb J. J. Smith Pecan

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Lawton High School Opal Ford Jerry Brammer Norma Curry Pat Kytle Jim Rames Gretchen Meier Charlene Price Brunetta Williams Lou Aldridge Ken Baker E. R. Bauman J. Walter Browers Jr Mary C. Boon A. R. Clark R. R. Connor T. C. Caldwell G. C. Corwin Robert Cody William Clark Walter D. Ford Sr W. B. Hancock Joe Kinkade Pierson Anna Lee Shwen Pearl Pendergraft Grover Thomas Sam Williams First Baptist Wms Zelma Hallock Ed Ellenbrook Maple Dudley Thomason J. D. Clark Beal Heights Darlene Bull W. D. Callicott W. E. Getz O. L. Pettijohn J. D.les Florence Rockwell O. D. G. Gelvin C. Tackitt Circle IV R. F. Ward Arlington Ray Nauman Lillian Kalbfliesch Marie Lydon Insurorsem Southwestern Radio & Sound Pho Reddy Kilowatt Square Dance Club Home Service Room of Public Service Company Johnny Roberson Earl Jackson Melvin Jennings Hewett D Ave Lodge Gilbert-Woods Drug CO Esther Circle Minature Golf Monkey Island Rides Plaza Dee Dee Poten Ae Mrs 4Th &E Pho Southern Club Lee Bird Miller Bros. Orchestra Thos. Worth Harry Delicatessen Hankins Drive-In Theater Angmnous Ae Storiin Victor Mature Piper Laurie William Bendix Vincent Price Betta ST. John Bianco de Lane Vaska Robert Mitchum Om Technicolor WU. Scott Gore Ormed Casbah Cloria Gravame Cesar Romero Turhan Bey Craterville Park RM Ag It Tia General Electric North 23Rd Sheridan Road Max Goldner Red Skelton Bill Stern Les Griffith Lawton Braves Edwin C. Lee RADIO ABC Loyd L. Smith Betty Crocker Jack Berch Bill Ring Oklahoma Elec General Store Rush Inn Craterville Park Ranch Resort Cache, Oklahoma Austin Cache Road Donna Corcoran Ward Bond Rances Dee and Gypsy Merrie Melody Dee McDoak Sports Reel Southwest Hepburn Dro Annes Nona Eddie Albert Norn Popeye 20Th Century-Fox Hr Knybergt Ie Bae Casper
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