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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 07, 1972
Page
5
A mother pleads for guidance as her 27-year-old daughter Mary, married with two children, repeats suicidal overdoses after separation and an affair. The husband rushes her to hospital each time, but the mother fears future attempts where aid may come too late.
Reader messages cover seeking help for suicidal thoughts via hotlines with trained counselors, a teenager's obsession with hairdressing, and a reader’s tale of relatives taking a deceased parent’s belongings. Abby offers guidance on mental health resources, career potential, and handling inherited family items.
Mrs. John J. Luxemburger presided at a luncheon for Wives of Officers of the USAFAS Brigade held in the Artillery Room. A film slide program Traditonally Speaking featured holiday treats by Mrs. Gina Sloniker, with handwork displays and a Christmas themed decor. Thirty women attended as hostesses from the Enlisted Student Battalion welcomed newcomer Mrs. Charles Richmond and guest Mrs. Andrew Petruska of Troy, N. Y., with a gift to Mrs. Richard H. Seignious and plans for the December Officers Wives Club branch.
Eta Phi Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held a preferential tea at Mrs. Ronald Schmahl’s home on NW 47th. Assistants were Mrs. Tillman Hazell and Tate. Bushees signed pledge agreements and discussed activities. A social hour followed with a Queenly Quest themed refreshment table and yellow rose arrangement.
The CDC Wives toured the Combat Developments Command Field Artillery Agency with Maj. Richard C. Wallace guiding. A hail and farewell dinner followed at Fort Sill Golf Club 19th Hole with guests Mrs. Robert Motley Mrs. Julia Magruder Capt. Jerry Cavanaugh Cameron Station Va Capt. Malcom Downing honored newcomers Lt Col and Mrs Jerry Williams Lt Col and Mrs Gerry Sutton Capt and Mrs Berry Brown and farewell gift given to Mr. and Mrs. Bob Kalsey.
Wives of officers from the 1st Battalion ATC held a coffee at Mrs Kenneth Owen's home chaired by Mrs Norman E Sliva. Fifteen attendees welcomed newcomers Mrs Ansel Bivens and Mrs Thomas Hunt. ATC cook books How To Stuff A Red Leg announced as available. Student Education Association set Cameron College program on Job Interviews. League of Women Voters USA holds unit meetings midweek.
Over 200 attendees at the Officers Wives' Club husband wife luncheon in the Fort Sill Officers Club Ballroom heard wildlife artist and conservationist Ray Harm share stories of his woods childhood wildlife lore and his field sketch methods. Mrs Boysen introduced Harm after presenting him a painting and decorations featured fall ducks gourds and gold table linens.
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Alpha Phi Chapter met in the Comanche Room at the Hotel Lawtonian with hostess duties handled by Mrs. Bob Dishman Mrs. John French and Mrs. Eldon Crosson. Speakers included Mrs. James Roberts on Great Documents and Mrs. Christina Swanson on Tangibles That Fuse A Culture. Mrs. A T Umphers arranged a costume showcase and slide on Afghanistan life and culture as twenty one members attended.
Mrs. H. B. Hartgraves presided as Xi Chapter Delta Kappa Gamma Society met in Adair Cafeteria Duncan celebrating its 32nd birthday. Members voted to support the state scholarship fund in memory of Helen Olander and contributed to the National Emergency Fund. The program The Tangibles That Fuse A Culture was given by a research committee. Sixty members attended. Yellowstone became a national park in 1872.
Mrs. F. E. Simmie Brown marked her 101st birthday with a party at the McMahon Tomlinson Nursing Center. Born November 4, 1871, she was hosted by her children Lovie Lewis Vernon Judy family, Gladys Smith family, Roy Brown Lawton, Lonnie Lewis Davidson, with granddaughters Marvin Bryant Vernon and Wilbert Lewis Davidson assisting.
A Tuesday social calendar lists meetings and activities across Lawton. Groups include American Business Women's Association at Hotel Lawtonian, Knights of Columbus Auxiliary, Lawton Woman's Forum, Osa Chapter of the Eastern Star, Beta Sigma Phi, League of Women Voters, and many more with times from morning to evening at local venues including USC, Becontree Drive, and the Lawtonian. Events cover club meetings, luncheons, hearings, crafts, and a Thanksgiving dinner planning session.
OFFICERS of B Battery 2nd Battalion 1st Field Artillery and their wives held a farewell party at the home of Lt and Mrs James F E Pogue. Capt Donald R Shipp received a plaque and Mrs Shipp was given a floral arrangement.
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