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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 04, 1947

Page

4

Hayride and Barbecue for Local Outdoor Group

Crisp autumn weather and a bright moon enhanced a Monday evening hayride and barbecue hosted by a local group near Lawton. Attendees at Tossacannic ranch included multiple couples led by Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Tyree. The two hour ride ended with a barbecue supper for participants and guests.

Tossacannic J. W. Tyree Lawton Ross Porter Harold Johnson Alen Page Fred Melton Irwin Ozman Jimmie Johnson Bob Holland Ralph Swaby Lloyd Burrell Harry Routh G. G. Downing Bob Ansley Orto Howard

Golden Wedding Celebrated By Sterling Pair

Mr. and Mrs. E. P. Morse celebrated their golden wedding anniversary at home in Sterling after 69 years since their Nov 2 1897 Purcell marriage. About 21 grandchildren and six great grandchildren attended with four of five sons and several other relatives. one son serves in Germany with the U S air forces.

E. P. Morse Sterling Wayne Oklo Lewis J. Morse Rey E. Morse Lawton Scott F. Morse Fletcher Route 1 Vernon RE. Morse Dennis BE. Morse Germany U. S. Air Forces Agnee Stewart Pine Bluff Ark Ruby Blankenship Bakerafield Calif J. R. Morse Nancy Morse Mr. Morse

Trail Spotters Church Class Holds Outing

The First Christian Church third year Intermediate group known as Trail Spotters spent a Sunday afternoon at Camp Boulder. They followed a secret hiking trail clue course and returned exhausted but happy after a hot picnic supper around the camp fire.

First Christian Church Camp Boulder Jesus C. R. Ellsworth Ellsworth Helen Lynne Harry Sheets Edith Whiting Dera Hankina Sara Lund Dorothy Nottingham Leth Fonshee Jack Warkentin Harald McNiff Roddie Johnson Tommy Sheela Don Gilchriat John Ehiler

Methodist Delegation Attends Guild Meeting in Chickasha

Lawton's two Methodist guilds attended a district Wesleyan Service guild meeting Sunday at Epworth church in Chickasha. Centenary church members included Helen Elliott Tommie Evans and others. First Methodist sent Helen Hackett Frances King Leta Smith and others. Trula Vosburg represented Lawton OCW. after the program annual officer elections were held and tea was served. Lawton invited the guilds to hold the next gathering there.

Lawton Wesleyan Service Guild Epworth Chickashe Centenary Church Helen Elliott Tommie Evans Claude Harned Cleva Joyner Methodist Helen Hackett Frances King Leta Smith Wilson Roe Trula Vosburg OCW Chickasha

Social Calendar of Bethany Class and Local Clubs

Tuesday through Saturday listings show the Bethany class social and monthly meeting at First Baptist, plus many club events hosted by Mesdames Click Price Lemons Stanley and others. Activities include receptions, luncheons, dances, bridgeluncheons, rehearsals, and chapter meetings across several churches and venues.

Bethany First Baptist Church T. W. Chambers Ferria Does Club Mesdamex J B. Click C. E. Price Troy Lemons R. C. Stanley Chesterfield Doo Doo Park Misaoni Hargraves Fev. van Taesell Fliat Congregational Church Wesleyan Service Guild Centenary Methodist Church Forrest A. Fields Arlington Woman's Society of Christian Service J. A. Black A. H. Newton

Church Wedding Of State Pair To Be Held Here

Mrs W W Click of Chickasha announces the engagement of her daughter Elvales to Paul G Smith son of Mrs Tom G Smith of Indiana. The wedding will be November 22 at Lawtons Centenary Methodist Church with Rev Forrest A Pields officiating. Elvales attended Chickasha High School and Oklahoma A and M College and is a member of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority and ADC club. Paul Smith studied at Temple and the University of Oklahoma and is a rancher who spent three and a half years in the Army Air Forces in the Pacific.

W. W. Click Chickasha Miss Elvales Paul G. Smith Tom G. Smith Indiahama Lawton Centenary ‘Methodist Church Forrest A. Pields Miss Click Fort Sill Veterans Administration Contact Office

First Baptist YWA Names New Officers

The First Baptist YWA announced officers at noon, with Miss Colling as president, Miss Bilbrey as vice president, and Miss Shaw as secretary treasurer. Formed recently, the group meets Mondays at the church recreation room, sponsor Miss Haldermen, and plans committee appointments later.

First Baptist Ywa Marlen Witzel Anna Lou Collins Pat “Marcer Colling Aileen Bilbrey Bonnie Shaw Josephine Haldermen Bilbrey Mexico Iasdon Pat Mercer Alan Pat Grey Misa Marlene Witaer Martha Jane Wilcoxson Shirley Padgett Barbara Ligon Jon Fredia Stribbling Miss Halderman

Shower Planned For Miss Thorn At Capital City

Mrs Walter Thorn accompanied by Mrs Marshall Thorn traveled to Oklahoma City for a prenuptial shower honoring Miss Leah Thorn. She will wed Glenn Meredith at Olivet Baptist Church on November 14 at 4 p m with Rev Elmer Ridgeway officiating.

Walter Thorn Marshall Thorn Frederick Oklahoma City Leah ‘Horn Miss Thorn Glenn Meredith Olivet Baptist Church Elmer Ridgeway Thorn Marshal Thorn

Four Hostesses Give Shower For Mrs. Pierce

A 9 jayette shower honored Mrs. Jimes Pierce at the Keeling home with late garden flowers in the living room and pink and white candle decor. Mrs. Woodward directed games with prizes awarded to several guests. a list of attendees includes Mrs. Fred Hamburger, Mrs. Charley King, Mrs. Frank Preston, Mrs. Roy Gray, Mrs. Phil Lehman and many others.

O T. Keeling Frank Preston Tf Autry Harold Woodward Jayette Jimes Pierce Keeling Woodward Fred, Hamburger Charley King Roy Gray Phil Lehman Mesdames James Walker Walter Rosenbaon T. R. Johnson Joe Kingade Mollie Walker H. Tom Wiles Allen Bilbrey Ernest Frazier B. H. Wertz Evelyn Long Stanley A. Sulak A. L. Stringer Cecil Baker Bill Pierce BR. Co. Pierce Desmond Letter W. B. Trrce M. B. Baker Janien F. O'Malley Myrtle Scott Fred Harmburger Georgia Glass Clara Holcomb J. King Robert Gray S. Mathews Lillian Wald Olile Tite

New School Superintendent Named for Caddo County

In Anadarko Oklahoma on November 4 the Caddo county board of commissioners named Maxine Frey as county superintendent, succeeding Helen Byrd who resigns. Frey is president of the Anadarko Business and Professional Womens' club and secretary of the Assistant County Superintendent’s Association, and has served as assistant county superintendent for four and a half years.

Anaudarko Okla Caddo County

Veterinarians to Meet in Lawton on Bangs Disease

Oklahoma vets from Lawton area to discuss bangs disease control with Dr. D. H. Ricks and Dr. R. K. Benn. Twenty one veterinarians invited for 9 p.m. session at the County City health department auditorium. Beef herds and several towns represented amid rising concern over disease impact.

Oklahoma Lawton D. H. Ricks Atate R. K. Benn Bureau of Animal Husbandry County City Chirlasha Ardmore Duncan AlLus Manchm Anacarke Pauly Valley Puree Hohnet Frederick Marlow Shattiele Golebo Facm

Now She Shops a Gash and Carry Without Painful Backache

An old style health ad claims tired kidneys cause backache and rheumatic pains. It promotes Dean’s Pills as a over 60 years trusted remedy to flush out toxins and relieve kidney discomfort, urging readers to ask their druggist for the product.

Onra Dean Pilla Bean Duan

Flying Boat To Be Checked After Surprise Test Flight

In Long Beach California officials expect Howard Hughes to bring the experimental flying boat back to the dock today for inspection. The test, conducted Sunday, will be reviewed to assess how the craft performed under the surprise flight.

Long Beach Calif Howerd Hughes’ Adant Hughes Hughes’ Company

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