Final Luncheon Plans For 41st Artillery Group Wives
Final arrangements are made for the 41st Artillery Group wives luncheon at the Fort Sill Officers Club. Mrs Charles R Weeks Jr hosts in the Artillery room with standing reservations. Donations of canned goods and clothing fund the Thanksgiving welfare box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
41St Artillery Group
26Th Artillery
Charles R. Weeks Jr
Tyner Road
Fort Sill
Artillery
Fort Sil
Weeks
J. H. Sullivan
Springfield
Wiliam A. Schmidt
Steve A. Porter
42Nd St
Joseph W. Lewis
Perry E Peters
Louis M. Shriv
Robert B. Miller
Cele A. Shahan
James B. Hurlbut
Edward C Navage
Ronald J. Staley
Thomas A. Ralston
Henry C. Southwood
Richard H. Perkins
Robert FE. Reed
George O. Hassell
Wiss Rogers Wins First In District
Nancy Sue Rogers of the Junior Keyboard Music club won first place with the piano solo Holiday in Spain at the Southwest District convention of the Junior Division of the Federation of Music Clubs held in Duncan. Marsha Johnson led the pledge and many Lawton residents attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nancy Sue Rogers
Spain
Federation of Music Clubs
Duncan
Marsha Johnson
Gift Wrapping Lesson At Willing Workers Club
A Willing Workers home demonstration club luncheon was held with Mrs Walter Stroud presiding. Eleven members and guest Mrs Wayne Fesler attended as plans for a Christmas Bazaar on December 7 were announced and gift wrapping lessons using home made, commercial, and personalized materials were led by Mrs Clara J Kelley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willing Workers Home Demonstration Club
Walter Stroud
Wayne Fesler
Clara J. Kelley
Jesson
Jimmy Massey
Homer Coody
Charley Ambrose
John L. Seibold
Claude Watson
Damon Watson
Cecil Watson
Mildred Johnson
Ed Schumann
Wright Hawkins
Christian CWFE Groups Hold Separate Meetings
First Christian church women’s fellowship met in four groups Tuesday. Group 1 gathered at 9 30 am at Mrs Oliver Pines home Rt 2 with 12 members and two guests as Mrs Harold Sinor led a continuation of These Cities Glorious and Meaning for Today. Group 2 met at 10 30 am at Mrs Tom Hollands home 833 N 33rd with nine members as Mrs Robert Dennis led a devotional and business talk. Group 3 met at 2 pm at Mrs B H Wertzs home 2 N Third with four guests and four members as devotion on Thanksgiving and Our National Blessings were shared. Group 4 held a luncheon at Mrs A D Hollidays. devotion on Gratitude followed by a senior high program by Mrs Opal Ord featuring Judy Waid Verna Mae Hooper Terry Lanman and Jeannettia Clevenger with 18 members and two guests Mrs Davis and Mrs L D Hagler present. The diary notes a local attorney spoke on friendship and a petitioned devotion by Mrs Grant Rellve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Christian Church Christian Women’s Fellowship
Oliver Pine
Rt. 2
Harold Sinor
Bruce Lucas
Dow Jones
CWF
Lee Davis
Tom Holland
Robert Dennis
Milford Walker
Ed Jones
W. L. Wade
B. H. Wertz
P. B. Card
Davis
Jones
B. D. Lanefitt
Parish
A. D. Holliday
Gore Bird
Claude Limburg
Forest Harpe Lawton
Opalord
Judy Waid
Verna Mae Hooper
Terry Lanman
Jeannettia Clevenger
L. D. Hagler
Nicklas
Joe Skrdle
Grant Rellve
Methodist Circles Hold Spiritual Life Studies
First Methodist WSCS circles met Tuesday morning for spiritual life studies. Circle 1 hosted by Mrs. Fred Heinz with Mrs. Pearson C. Porter presenting Christian Perfection by John Wesley. Circle 3 held a luncheon workday at Mrs. Charles Jennings home. devotion by Mrs. R. Deets and lesson by Mrs. D. L. Wiging ton on Spiritual Life by Evelyn Underhill. 14 crib sheets for church nursery and six hospital gowns made. nine attended. Circle 4 at Mrs. Wilbur Rice’s home. lesson from Spiritual Life by Evelyn Underhill. seven members and guest Mrs. Sarito Saborido. Circle 6 at Mrs. De L Hinckley Jr.’s home. devotion by Mrs. Leslie Hamm on No Saint Suddenly. lesson on Christian Perfection by Francois Fenlon. twelve members and four guests, including Mrs. Blanche Henrichi, Mrs. H. D. McGilothlin, Mrs. Donna Cartwright and her son Wesley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Wscs
Circle
Fred Heinz
Pearson C. Porter
John Wesley
C. J. Crew
Circle 3
Charles Jennings
R. Deets
D. L
Circle 4
Wilbur Rice
Arlington
Herbert Johnson
Evelyn Underhills
Sarito Saborido
Circle 6
de L Hinckley Jr
Leslie Hamm
D. E. Sparlin
Francois Fenlon
Blanche Henrichi
H. D. McGilothlin
Donna Cartwright
Wesley
Statehood Month Observed At DAR Chapter Meeting
Lawton Oklahoma Daughters of the American Revolution observed Statehood Month at the November meeting in the Museum of the Great Plains. Guest speaker Miss Frances Wright discussed Oklahoma’s contribution to America and its history, noting cultural developments and figures like Indian artists Lynn Riggs and Will Rogers. Contributions supported Bacone College scholarships and Mc Mahon Memorial auditorium improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
Daughters of the American Revolution
Museum of the Great Plains
Frances Wright
History Department
Cameron College
Oklahoma
America
Lynn Riggs
Will Rogers
Lily Stafford
Bacone College
McMahon Memorial
W. T. Miller
Comanche
First Methodist Women Hear Mrs Porter at Meeting
Mrs Porter, secretary of education and missionary service for the church, spoke at the First Methodist Wesleyan Service guild meeting held at Mrs De L Hinckley Jr's home. The group, led by Mrs Glenn Friman, heard a devotion, discussed district events, and collected an offering for the Community In Gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild
Pearson
Porter
Church
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Ee Porter
Nee FE. Goodrich Jr
Dallas
Tex
Elmner Ewing
Peter B. Starns
Lawton Heights Methodist Church
Glenn
Friman
Gaterhing
Rfe Lamb
Hinckley
Howard Davis
Ross Shelp
B. L. Sullins
Raymond Gensman
Guy Wilson
Velva Walz
Florabelle Helvey
al Wickliffe
Vera Bice
Lillie Mae Frazier
Oletha Wildey
Gladys Fulbright
Rebekahs Honor State President At Coffee Here
Oklahoma Rebekah Assembly president Mrs. Elbea Ray was honored at a Bryan’s Coffee Shop event with hostesses Mrs. Cleo Shelp and Mrs. John Wood. Gifts and a poem were shared as guests included Oklahoma Citys Mrs. Audrey Routh and other Rebekah members. A lunch followed for a small group before a separate note of a 9:30 a.m. Friday coffee for wives of enlisted men in USA TCFA at Mrs. Norbert Ballauer’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbea Ray
Oklahoma
Audrey Routh
Oklahoma City
Moore
del City
Jennie McCutcheon
Rebekah-Odd Fellow
L. W. Russell
Dan McPhail
Dorothy Amero
Lawton Goodwill No
Carl Wheatley
District 12
Mary Lassetter
R. E. Tallent
Lawton Lodge No
Lillie Rhoades
Lois Purcell
Alma Wyatt
C. M Hardy
Harold McGlothiin
Jack Wellington
Vera Hunter
Bunch
Bill Read
McCutcheon
Bay
Wheatley
Shelp
Wood
Usatcfa
Norbert Ballauer
Hoover
Social calendar highlights events across Western Hills area
Thursday features a dad’s club spaghetti supper at Western Hills School from 5:30 to 8 pm and a Museum of Great Plains workshop with a model from 7:30 to 10 pm. Auxiliary to World War II Barracks 1168 hosts a 6:30 pm basement banquet. Iris society meets 7:30 am and 7:30 pm at 2718 N 25th with two hosts. Friday offers coffee for wives of enlisted men at 9:30 am, Flower Mound PTA pie and box supper at 7:30 pm, and VFW 1193 games night at 926 S Second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hills
Western Hills School
Greater
R. C. Embree
Southwest Iris Society
Ben Williamson
Usatcfa
Norbert Ballauer
Hoover
Flower Mound Pta
Flower Mound School
VFW
S. Second
Dorcas Class Has Meeting at Central Baptist Church
The Dorcas Sunday School class met at Mrs. Cecil Holman’s home on 29th Street Tuesday night with grace as the devotion theme. Miss Lily Stafford and Mrs. E. Stelle led prayers. Mrs. Otis Christian presided. Bible verse roll call used the word grace. refreshments were served to a list of named attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace
Dorcas
Central Baptist Church
Cecil Holman
Pennie Olsen
Otis Christian
Lily Stafford
FE. R Stelle
C. B. Haire
Belton Stallings
John H. Bowman
A. F E. Cooke
C. L. Hight
C W. Gentry
Emma Baughman
Perry Moss
Bud Barclay
Susie Mitchell
H. D. Hastings
Aviation Wives Luncheon at Sill Club Hosts and Prizes
Aviation Wives met Tuesday in the Artillery room of the Officers Club. Hostesses included Mrs. Neal and Mrs. Norris among others. Prizes were won by Brayboy, Kemp and Roberts. a Dec 6 formal party was announced. guidance on wigs featured by M B Capshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Officers Club
Aviation
214Th Artilery Group
Robert L. Neal
Thomas H. Norris
C. L. Fuller
Billy J. Harvey
Stanley J Frick
James W. Gates
James FE. Bravvboy
M. B. Capshaw
Brayboy
Paul Kemp
D. A. Roberts
Western Dance Set By BSP Lnit
Members of the Beta Omicron chapter of Beta Sigma Phi and their husbands and guests will attend a western costume dance in the Fair building Saturday night. Tickets open at 8:30 p.m. for $1.50 per couple. Plans were made for a Nov. 23 bake sale. candy sales netted $70 and will fund a local project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beta Omicron
Beta Sigma Phi
Jess Weaver
Service Committee
Bill Shelton
Shelton
Lanier
Donald K. Bynum
Bill Foster
Tom Adams
Don Bevin
Jack Gibson
Leonard Hemrich
David Mayfield
John Powell
Ray Shackelford
Don Roberts
James R. Williams
Carl Boswell
Daniel Conner
Roger Baker
Powell
Andrews
Mrs Brown Hosts Army Wives Coffee Meeting
Officers were elected by wives of enlisted men at Battery 2nd Howitzer Battalion 17th Artillery during a Wednesday coffee hosted by Mrs. Stewart Brown at 214 South 24th Street. Elected: R J Peterson president Jack Hudson vice president Eddie MacDonald secretary treasurer Lloyd Johnson Ronald Aron public relations. Farewells said to Ronnie Mason and Brown. welcomes to Arthur White and R E Johnston. Next coffee December 10 at Mrs Eddie MacDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
17Th Artillery
Stewart Brown
Ronnie Mason
R. J. Peterson
Jack Hudson
Eddie MacDonald
Lloyd Johnson
Ronald Aron
Raymond Deemer
Charles Henry
Brown
Arther White
R. E Johnston
E P. Vincent
Jack Head
Carl Foldington
Robert Richmond
Division Wives Host Coffee at Fort Sill Gathering
Officers wives from the Sensory Equipment Division Target Acquisition Department attended a coffee at Mrs. Carl J. Dedekirk home 14308 Tyner Road Fort Sill co hosted by Mrs Gary L Nilson. Guests included Mrs Flva Harris and two newcomers Mrs Robert L Demery and Mrs Marion L Branham. The next luncheon is Nov 26 at the Polo Club and the Dec 10 coffee will be hosted by Mrs Robert D Scott at 4402 Denver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sensory Equipment Division
Target Acquisition Department
Carl J. Dedekirk
Tyner Road
Fort Sill
Gary L. Nilson
Flva Harris
Robert L. Demery
Marion L. Branham
Dear Abby Column Snippets on Love and Family
A reader asks about marrying across cultures and whether appearances justify family prejudice. Abby Urges love over stereotypes, noting not all Mexicans are brunettes or Irish fair skinned. Other letters joke about entertaining boundary and teen study habits, with Abby offering light guidance and humor.
Findley Family Holds Reunion
A Findley family reunion was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Bill Findley’s home. Attendees included four daughters and their families from Hinton Ponca City and Cement, plus Mrs. Findley’s sisters from Oklahoma City Hinton and Cement and their mother Mrs. L D Bentley of Cement. Also present were relatives from Anadarko Hinton and Cement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Findley
Frank Carl
Pat
Judy
Hinton
Olen Riley
Mike
Beth
Mark
Matthew
Ponca City
Eddie Blue
Charla
Fletcher
Bill Warden
Billy Rex
Cindy
Ricky
Ceent
Findler
Elmer Wilson
Oklahoma City
F. H. Morgan
Walter Frick
Cement
L. D. Bentley
Robert Goodfellow
Anadarko
Orvis West
Cheryal
Noble Riley
Cement Lodge Holds Session at OOF Hall
Rebekah Lodge 272 met in the OOF hall with Mrs. G P Petty presiding in the absence of Mrs. Bill Findley. Mrs. Dollie Bontrager served as vice grand. reports were read and communications discussed. The district deputy president Mrs. Margaret Smith of Chickasha will visit on December 5. Officers for the coming year to be elected November 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Lodge
G. PD. Petty
Noble Grand
Bill Findley
Dollie Bontrager
Benny Goucher
Margarite Smith
Chickasha
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Patti Pope
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Joe Howenstine Jr
Chelle Ashlock
Dave Cox
Lynne Hendrick
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Kathy Lucas
Jill Palmer
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Diane Dyer
Betty Tyree
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Senorita
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