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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1948

Page

5

Central Baptist WMS hears Leonard Mann at meeting

Leonard Mann, new music director of the Central Baptist church, spoke on missions and the Pacific Garden Mission from Carriage Ill, discussing its history, rescue work, and impact. The Louise Hill circle arranged the program with Bible study notes from John 4 24 28 and 1 Corinthians 3 5, stressing laborers and fellowship in God’s work.

Louise Hill Circle Central Baptist Woman’s Missionary Society E. W. Shull W.M.A I Carin W. L. Pitts Christian Fellowship Jeonard Mann Lawton Dwight L. Moody Mel Trotter Rescue Missions Billy Sunday Leonard Mann Moody Bible Institute W.M. A International G. A Martha Sue Dill

Wiener Roast Planned by Liberty Heights Church Council

A Wiener roast is set for Liberty Heights Christian church on May 28. The Women’s Council met Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. Homer Foglesong’s home to study Matthew chapters 28, 24, and 25. Mrs. Ernest Best led a devotional on The Life of Matthew, with Mrs. M E Hough, Mrs. Dennis Edwards and Mrs. J B Wiggins finishing the study. A brief business session followed and roast plans were discussed, with many members in attendance including Mrs. T V Munson and others.

Liberty Heights Christian Church Women's Council Homer Foglesong Ernest Best Matthew M. E. Hough Dennis Edwards J. B. Wiggins T. V. Munson J. Dougherty Jim Hall Cecil van Dyke Grace Wolfe Myrtle Makuski Charles Is Wade Smith Carl Simpson Wake Campbell

Shower Brings Kinmonth Honored At Wilson Home

Friends hosted a layette shower for Johnny Kinmonth president of the Exchange club at the Wilsons 835 North 17th. The evening featured bridge won by Mrs. Vernie Greer and a doll-dressing prize for Kinmonth. The honoree and Mrs. Kinmonth received a high chair and gifts as refreshments were served to the gathered guests.

Johnny Kinmonth Exchange Club Kinmonth Harold Wilson N. 17 Vernie Greer Mr. Kinmonth

Local Society Names And Couples In Reserved Notices

Mrs James Gentry and Mr and Mrs John R Wilson and Mr and Mrs Herbert Thomas appear in a society or wedding related notice listing several couples and their affiliations. The fragment notes social figures and households likely connected to upcoming events or announcements.

James Gentry John R. Wilson Herbert Thomas

Newcomer's Club Shifts Regular Meeting to Monday

Mrs. John Yates and Mrs. Paul Hicks hosted the Newcomer's club at the Elk's lodge on Thursday afternoon. High bridge score honors went to Mrs. S. W. Ackerman with Mrs. W. T. Miller second. Members voted to move regular meetings from Thursday to Monday. next gathering will be Monday June 7 with Mrs. J. C Brubaker and Mrs. Frank Nelson hosting. Others present included Mrs. R. J. Murphy, Mrs. A. B. Johnson, Mrs. Claude Main, Mrs. J. C. Brubaker, Mrs. Frank Welson, Mrs. D. Stark, Mrs. W. J. Hix and Mrs. J. B. Via.

John Yates Paul Hicks Newcomer's Club Elk's Lodge S. W. Ackerman W. T. Miller J. C Brubaker Frank Nelson

Sam Collins Honored At Lawn Party

Beal Heights Presbyterian church Young Adult class honored teacher Sam Collins with a lawn party at the Lawson home, 1508 Sixth. The Monday night event featured table games and table tennis before presenting a gift to the guest.

Sam Collins Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Lawson Rod Pringle

Partlow To Present Students In Recital Tonight

Mrs Rose Mayo Partlow will present a group of her grade school students in a piano recital at 8 o clock tonight at the First Methodist church. The public is invited to attend.

Mrs. Partlow Rose Mayo Partlow Willl First Methodist Church

Local Family Names in Community Notices

Mrs Bill Stephens, Mr and Mrs Ralph Vernon Smith, Mr and Mrs William H Gross, Mr and Mrs Sam Collins, Mr and Mrs Leroy Dexter, Mrs Cecil Lawson, Mrs Dorothy Stoker, Mrs Betty Jo Love, Terry Louise Dexter, Jerry Stoker, Dilana Love and Larry Lawson are listed in a names-only community notice section. The fragment signals a social or obituary style listing of residents connected by family or friendship.

Bill Stephens Ralph Vernon Smith William H. Gross Sam Collins Leroy Dexter Cecil Lawson Dorothy Stoker Betty Jo Love Terry Louise Dexter Jerry Stoker Dilana Love Larry Lawson

Rites Held for Benjamin F. Matthews at Lawton Chapel

Funeral services for Benjamin F. Matthews age 75 of 2011 were held Thursday at the Lawton Funeral Home chapel with Rev. Alfred Grigsby of Duncan Baptist Church officiating. Musical selections were provided by Martha Jane Wilcoxson Jack Ballew Kenneth Myers and Mrs G L Ligon with Fat Mercer at the organ. Pallbearers were Ray Strickland Willard Wilson Cal Sims Emery Cowley Rich Plummer and Grover Dyer. Burial followed in Highland cemetery.

Benjamin F. Matthews Lawton Funeral Home Alfred Grigsby Duncan Baptist Church Rclating Martha Jane Wilcoxson Jack Ballew Kenneth Myers G. L. Ligon Fat Mercer Ray Strickland Willard Wilson Cal Sims Emery Cowley Rich Plummer Grover Dyer Highland Cemetery Matthews

Man From Southwest Oklahoma Dies After Five Year Illness

Southwest Oklahoma native who lived in the region since 1916 died at his home Tuesday afternoon after a five year illness. He was known for his long service to the local community and leaves behind family and friends. The death follows a prolonged illness that limited his activities in recent years.

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Central Baptist Wms Meet Margaret Jean Inman Kate Eton B. T. Baker EH. K. Caldwell George Peterson Russell Dill Jerry Caudell R. J. Burkholder France Byars Everett Hooks L. B. Johnson Charles Grantham John Shanklin Chandice Johnson John Hain Harry Routh Fred Melton Avenue Okla Church Council Wilson Home Newcomer Bob McCoy, Jr D Avenue B. F. Matthews Grand Rapids Ottons Doris Dodson Marjorie Montgomery Lee Batiste J'ray Aizes Pi Lee Dixie C Avenue Fourth Street
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