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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1954
Page
5
Local clubs and organizations host meetings, luncheons, and parties across Lawton Fort Sill venues. DeMolay Mothers, First Christian, Beta Sigma Phi, and Centenary Methodist groups schedule bites, talks, and installations with shared meals and guest speakers.
Paradise Valley Baptist Woman's Missionary Society met at Mrs. Charlie B. Oliver's home for a study lesson Educating for Truth in South America from Royal Service magazine Refreshments were served Attendees included guest Mrs Radford Hewes and Mesdames Plumtree Garman Burns Carr Nugent Prince Hazle Shawn and Jack Lee Also noted are birth announcements for Jacqueline and Jacquetta Cache daughters of Mr Mrs Keith Hood Mount Har- port newborn April 24 and a correction naming Miss Ruby Harris as recording secretary of the Lawton charter chapter of American Business Women's Association.
Small Fry Kindergarten ends the school term with a graduation style program at Taft Elementary School auditorium. Students performed songs and dances including Mickey Mouses Birthday Party and The Wedding of Jack and Jill with accompanying piano by Mrs. Thomas J. Deen Jr. and under the direction of teachers Mrs. Vaughn Evans and Mrs. Stanley Acker man.
Three Lawton women Anna Gentry Ruth Burton and Hazel Curry were named to district offices at the Southwestern district convention of Supreme Forest Woodmen circle in Duncan. Gentry first vice president Burton auditor Curry attendant guest Ad die D Hamlin national hostess and state manager introduced by district president Nona Smith Altus. Additional officers and honors announced with drill teams from Duncan Oklahoma City Altus and others contributing to the day’s program.
Mrs J Hale Edwards runs as Democratic candidate for Comanche County Treasurer in the July 6 1954 primary urging voters to support her in the local race.
In a closing session two outstanding Rag Pony items were settled as Saas certificates and checks were issued to Seesae Altus and Duncan droves.
A personal shower honoring Mrs. C F Brannon was hosted by Cache Baptist Woman's Missionary Society at the home of Mrs. Charles Morgan. About 75 attendees provided gifts while cake and punch were served.
Mrs. Dixie Scruggs and Mrs. Willie M Patton returned Sunday from a nine day air trip to Mexico City. Mr and Mrs W F Eckhart announce a new grandson born Tuesday May 18 in Oklahoma City named Earl Murray Gordon weighing 9 pounds 1 ounce.
Mrs C W Atha entertains a class with opening prayer by Mrs Grace McCuistion and dismissal prayer by Miss Pearl Hardin. reports by Mesdames McMillian Griffin and Bean followed by a social hour. Attendees include Cher Critcher Elder Baty Mitchell Hiester Walker Chaffin Fite and others.
A granddaughter is visiting during the summer to spend time with her daughter and family, sharing time and family connection during the season.
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