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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1957

Page

8

SCS Installs Officers and Warns on Electric Appliance Care

Mrs. Dee Ford leads new officers of the Comenary Methodist Society at a meeting with coffee service setup. The column emphasizes selecting small electric cooking appliances, proper care and instruction book registration, and safe handling to ensure long service life and reliable coffee brewing.

Lawton Constitution SCS Dee Ford Society of Christian & Co Kay Sherwood NEA Brice

Havana and Miami Vie Over Fashion Exports

The article discusses Latin American fashion influence on U S markets, Cuban producers seeking export growth while U S importers explore design trends. It notes tensions over costs, material quality, and regulatory hurdles affecting Cuban and wider Caribbean garments.

Mothers Honored At Auxiliary Tea

A Mothers Auxiliary tea at Paso Baptist Church honored women including Watts Mus, Everette of axon Girls, and local caregivers. Attendees included Dorm Ta Trutt, Mabel Radon, Inez Weasie Pete, and John Everevie, with Pam Allen and Susan Young among others.

Faneen Watts Mus Vf Ancinty Methor-Dautbette Paso Baptist Churel Everette Axon Carel Eneafk Linda Carsan Tine Reidi Vienrgeanne Dorm Puneh Aneniing Mos d W. Allen EL ML Carter Rasmocd Coster Thuramalar Mabel Radon Bill Peters Inez Weasie Pete Roo Alew Richards BU Tiebisers Orville Smith George Wallace BL Perry Bile Allen Pamela Sandra Smit John Everevie Susan Allen Young

Slides Viewed At Auxiliary Meet

An auxiliary meeting featured a guest Mrs. Lester Miller of the Woman's Auxiliary to the Electrical Workers Inc. Plans for a Sunday family event were discussed. Tedder was initiated and others present included Mrs. Julian Hidkle and Mesdames Best Cronk Revere Fermi Hendrix Lanman Ope White Worth.

Germany Lester Miller Woman's Auxiliary Electrical Mies Col. Passons Columbia Tithe & P.m Rotheell Malva Ars Do. Tedder Inire Julian Hidkle Mesdames WS. Best Lavon Cronk CL. Revere Jack Fermi Boo Kant Bert Hendrix Olander Stephen Saw Elina Runiz Vue Lanman Vic Ope Den Rex White TF. Worth Ratertileholl

Sunbeam Band Meets For Lesson

Special notes report the Faxon Sunbeam Band meeting for a summer lesson with Mrs. Alex Richardson and Mrs. EM Carter assisting, refreshments served by Mrs. Bill Peters, attendees listed among local children. Hospital news lists Ananda Larkin as a medical patient at Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton after a stroke.

Theoughout Faxon Sunbeam Atonday al Pon Ee Les Alex Richardson Spony IS Hospital Elgin Ananda “Larkin Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawton

Breakfast Fetes Baptist Seniors at Central Baptist

A morning breakfast honoring Central Baptist Church graduating seniors featured guest speaker Layton High School athlete Lipector and church youth director Tom Clark. Attendees included Sherry Alexander, Mitchell Braley, Jane Connell, and others as decor theme hinted at college life and future plans.

Bob Borenhamey Layton High School Athlene Lipector Cental Baptist Tom Clark Muse Sevies Sherry Alesander Mitchell Braley Jane Connell Marilyn Gordon Jerry Joy Billy Lacy Jo Ann McClenniy Vonda Pipes Linda Rhody TH Salway Billie Suggs Gloria Stevens Fele College of Hard Wilhile Bliet Clark Kentschemer Kellege Herakfast Leon Calahan Baptist Trainings Union Baptist Trainings Union Director, and Mrs. Calahan Spee Sanders Ihr Board of Cleacons Charl

Area Pastor Named To Church Offices

Rev. Br. T. Milner of the Bigin Methodist church returned from Lawton after attending an all day ministers meeting at Centenary Methodist church where lunch was served. Milner was named dean for the Central High camp to be held June 24 28 at Devil's Canyon Koahydro and was appointed to serve on the district licensing committee replacing Dale Trey Dol Saltey of Chickasha.

First Christian Fellowship Women Meet For Lessons

First Christian Fellowship groups hold lessons and devotions in members homes across town. Women lead studies on The Philippines and Southeast Asia with prayers, songs, and devotional talks. A social business session followed with attendees, guests, and several host homes noted.

First Christian Fellowship

Four Area Seniors Win Bowell Club Scholarships

ALTUS area seniors were named winners of Bowell Club of Alice Aris aime college scholarships. Recipients include ALTUS High School students and others set to study at Bord Tess State College and the University of Oklahoma. Awards announced by Mrs. Waldo Orton, club scholarship chairwoman, at the final meeting of the season.

Altus Ars ‘ W. Stayton Andy Rearon Mra Clarise Ryan Bowell Club Alice Aris Rack Minjor Hell Bord Tess State College Wenton Tex Keith Alten Sind Mire Floyd Atten Keith Dodson Jess Doelsin Theelgh University of Oklahone Norman Altus High Schol

Girls Auxiliary Members Feted at Baptist Church Week

The Girls Auxiliary week at Crvary Baptist Church featured a tea in the educational building, a GA skit led by Mrs. Henry Wall, and a Royal Semnes prose. Leaders included Mrs. Joli Me heike, WATU president, with Emblems awarded to Linda Durbin and others, ushers Marion Covarthi and Jane Covarthi assisting, and Mrs. Howeth and Mrs. Mehefko in leadership roles.

Ayural Carls Crvary Baptist Church Woman's Missionary Union Henry Wall C. W. Suvyres Athe sEstie Joli Meheike WATU Mas Daies Charley Dean Jay Edwards Fred Starr Juhi Tein O. Paden Lawrence Sheffield Mehellsa Pou Punch Lyiman Howeth Shervill Cartwright Linda Cooper Mary Ann Clanton Lawana Sue James Rosemary Lehew Sonja Ste Marcom Sharon Martin Joy Sheffield Lois Jean Thompson Glenda White Gail Young Linda Durbin Saraly Main Louise Morris Marion Jane Covarthi Phyllis Moon Nila Golden Howeth Mehefko

Couple Feted With Shower Honoring Newlyweds

A postnup shower at 104 E for Shirley Yates and Weldon Kelley honored his niece and her husband. Guests included family and neighbors such as L. W. Yates Jr. and 1303 S 10th residents. fruit punch and cake were served around a red rose punch bowl centerpiece.

Jimmy Mark Coy Thei Shirley Yates L. W. Yates Stes Weldon Kelley E. B. Chambers Bill Bruner T. E. Ramson Mloye Tywell J. Melley Joeene Price Bit. Harrington Pada Lily Vinson Mesers Roland Howell

Church program outlined for five year plan debate

In a Presbyter y meeting held at a local parish, a five year church program was presented by a team from Ardmore, Chickasha, Elk City, Frederick, Grandfield and Chattano KA. About 40 people registered. Speakers included Dr Andrew Laynwin from the Synod office in Oklahoma City and Lawrence Johnson of McAlester First Presbyterian. Dan Prank of Tulsa and Ivan Clayton hosted. women of the church provided supper and coordinated arrangements.

Persbyerin Presbytery Okahora City Ardmore Chickasha Elk Cty Frederick Grandield Chattanco KA Andrew Laynwin Synod Oklahoma Lawrence Johnson MccAlester First Presbyterian Church Dan Prank Tulsa Larman Tew Ivan BL Clayton

Methodists Run Vacation Bible School in Indiahoma

Forty four pupils enrolled at Val entia Bible school held this week by the Indiahoma Indied hoadist church. Superintendent Mrs Bunmas announced with teachers Beauchamp Clandton Greh Thinrell Jones Singlet on Wikersen Zitterval Wittorcob aiding.

Indiahoma (Speciali Valentia Bible School Indiahoni Aled Hoadist Church Die Bunmas Meadams Jinks Beauchamp Iester Clandton Milward Greh Tom Thinrell Rusty Jones Eeinsteed Singleton Mark Wikersen Henry Zitterval Reuben Wittorcob

Social Calendar Highlights Local Meetings and Events

Thursday features Dorcas Sunday School at Central Baptist 7 30 p m and Old Settlers club at Ameri can Legion hall. Friday includes Unity Rebekah lodge election of officers and entertainment, Pioneer club noon mother daughter banquet at American Legion hall. Saturday Woman's Forum breakfast 9 30 a m Hillside Athletic club Edward Ct Keefe of Oklahoma City speaks on American Folk ore.

Dorcas Central Baptist Church CL. Hight Park Old Settlers Club American Legion Hall Rebekah Lodge P.m Ioof Pioneer Club Woman's Forum Hillside Athletic Club City Edward Ct. Keefe Oklahoma City

Indian Women Set Style Show at Fort Sill Indian School

Around 100 members from Cardo Comanche Cotton and Kiowa counties will take part in a Friday style show at Fort Sill Indian School north of town. Ribbons for first second and third place will be awarded in each class starting at 2 p.m. Judges are Miss Martha T Schultz Mrs Louise Bell and Mrs Clina J Nelley.

Cardo Comanche Cotton Kiowa Fort Sill City Martha T. Schultz Louise Bell Cuddy County Clina J. Nelley Comanche Couny

Committees Named For BSP Xi Ta Exemplar Chapter

Beta Sigma Phi Xi Ta Exemplar Chapter members at the home of Mrs. Calvin Clevenger set committee chairs led by Mrs. Floyd Kennedy Jr. The lineup included Mrs. R. B. Owens ways and means, Mrs. Willard social, Myx C I Constant, Leona White, and Mrs. Robert Cook pubr ty. Culture hour raised favors for the BSP state convention in Lawson. Others in attendance were Mel Lucius Fortney and Mesdames Lacey Tolle Terbert Stonehocker Gene Welch Harald Whithick Clarente Safrit and Eth ryn Bassford.

Floyd Kennedy Jr Xi Ta Calvin Clevenger Smith R. B. Owens Willard Social Myx Constant mi iMys Leona White Robert Cook Hell Lawson Othbers As Siest Mel Lucius Fortney Mesdames Lacey Tolle Terbert Stonehocker Gene Welch Harald Whithick Clarente Safrit Ethryn Bassford

Reunion Hosts Bring G Robison Family Gathering

Mr and Mrs G Robison led a family reunion with attendees including Mo and Mrs Alau rice Bishop and children Kathy, Wendy, Hobbs, No Mex, Me. and Mr and Mrs Thomas Bishop with Dunn, Paula, Bren da. Pinear. Mrs Pete Gunter from west of Chattanooga. and Mr and Mrs Thomas Bishop of Medicine Park. An election of a new officer slate for Unity Rebekah Judge No WL is set for Friday at 1 30 PM in the JOOF hall 1099 UG.

Fanon Robison Ting Alaurice Bishop Kathy Wn Jndy Hobbs No Mex Thomas Bishop Dunn Paula Brenda Pinear Pete Gunter Chattanooga Medicine Park Unity Rebekah No. WL Joof Hall

Central Baptist Women Hold Study In Members Homes

Central Baptist Woman's Missionary society members met Tuesday in individual homes for circle studies and business. Meetings featured openings by circle leaders, devotional readings, lesson from Mission Advances and religious magazines, prayers, and a luncheon and refreshments for attendees. Members sewed for the Baptist hospital and shared scripture verses before closing prayers.

Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society F. A. Tice Jewell Lunsford B. G. Flemming Ferris S. ¥. Carmichael Courts Redford J. A. Pannell Paul Shelton Bonnie Home Mission The Baptist Hospital E.K. Caldwell China R. C. Stanley Jeannie Spears Earl Newton John Bowman May Schofield Royal Service Magazine

Medical Wives Elect Officers After Dinner

The Camanche County Medical Society Woman's Auxiliary re convened at Mrs. Donald Wicker's home for a post dinner meeting. Mrs. James F. Bus hart spoke on Today's Health and Mrs. L. W. Ferguson led a business session. New officers include Mrs. Donald Angus president, Mrs. O L Parsons president elect, Mrs Bushart vice president, Mrs Rabfont Shere secretary, and Mrs Slenry Smith treasurer. Nineteen members attended.

Hotel Lawtonian Woman's Auxiliary Camanche County Medical Society Donald Wicker Cherry James F. Bushart L. W. Ferguson Donald Angus

Wiener roast for Elgin seniors and dates event

Elgin high seniors and dates planned a Wiener roast at Mowit Scott campsite in the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge. Sponsors included Mrs Laura McCallister, Lem Apala, and Mrs C E McClune. Separate notes report Charles Daugherty Sr in Cyril hospital on oxygen for a heart condition and J D Mansel in Southwestern hospital after a hay baler injury.

Elgin Mowit Scott Wichita Mountains Elgin High Actulty Laura McCallister Lem Apala C.E. McClune Charles Daugherty Sr Cyril Hospital Wand Elgin (Special J. D Mansel Lawton Southwestern Hospital

OCW Summer Session Enrollment At Oklahoma College for Women

OCW in Chickasha schedules summer session with classes beginning May 31 after May 30 enrollment day. Dr. Howard Taylor dean notes over 60 pre enrolled and daily schedule workups continue. Trice Broadrick invites prospective students to finalize plans before regular enrollment. about 400 expected including graduates starting college careers.

Oklahoma College Chickasha Howard Taylor Trice Broadrick OCW

Mrs Johnny Holcomb Honored By Circle at First Methodist

Circle V of the First Methodist Women Society honored retiring chairwoman Mrs Johnny Holcomb during a meeting held at Mrs Melvin Keen’s home on 724 N 32nd. The event followed a devotional by Mrs Jess Griffin and included a lesson from Eternal Contemporaries by Walter M Norton and a gift presentation to Mrs Holcomb.

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