Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Nov 26, 1957

Page

7

Lodge Names New Officers for Lawton Rebekah No 87

Lawton Rebekah lodge No 87 elected a new officer slate at a 7 30 p m meeting in I G O F hall 109% D Mrs Willie Shrum and Mrs Homer Farris presided New officers include Mrs Farris noble grand Miss Growal da Franklin vice grand Mrs Floyd Tice secretary Mrs Byron Lasater treasurer Mrs Cora Nix trustee Mrs Carl Wheatley degree captain and Mrs L G Vowell staff captain Initia tion practice was planned for next Monday at the hall Afterward Mrs Sam Brady lodge deputy read invitations to receptions in various Oklahoma lodges 43 persons attended

Lawton Rebekah Lodge Igof Hall Willie Shrum Noble Grand Homer Farris Farris Growalda- Franklin Floyd Tice Byron Lasater Cora Nix Carl Wheatley L. G. Vowell Sam Braddy Oklahoma

Altus Playhouse Sets Blithe Spirit Dates and Cast

Altus Playhouse will present Noel Coward’s Blithe Spirit at the Altus Municipal Auditorium. Jerry Miller directs with Friday and Saturday performances. Cast includes Jerry Miller, Sandy Elliott, Dottie Beck von Peccor, Thomas Elliott, Ginger Long, Evelyn Cockerill, Dorothy Wood.

Altus Noel Coward Altus Playhouse Altus Municipal Auditorium Jerry Miller Jerry Long Playhouse Stephen Beck von Peccor GW. Whitaker Roland Quinn Melodese Whitaker Sandy Elliott Dottie Beck von Peccor Thomas Elliott Ginger Long Evelyn Cockerill Dorothy Wood

FHA Chapter Has Formal Initiation in Elgin

Elgin chapter of Future Homemakers of America held a formal initiation for 14 new members after four days of stunts and activities. Presiding officer Wanda Bridges led the session at the school with pledges and parents present. Members announced plans to send Christmas gifts to German orphan children.

Elgin Homemakers of America Wanda ‘Bridges June Harrison Geraldine Karr Donnah Renfrow Judy Sanders Vada Ballard Carolyn Miller Janice Price Judy Duke Mary Skrolle Germany

Community club and church notices from Frederick and Bethel

Summary of Good Neighbors Home Demonstration club meeting at Mrs. Martin Hayes hosting plans to send a Christmas box to Western State hospital patients. Bethel Methodist Church reports nine week March of Faith drive results and attendance, with list of participants. Snyder notes include Mountain Park Baptist Woman's Missionary Society gathering and pitch event hosted by J. Willis. Next Bethel Woman's Society of Christian Service all day meeting scheduled for December 22 with lessons by Joe Fullerton and J R Taliaferro.

Merle Ray Atkins R. 5. Hickerson Clarence Meece Clifford Meece L. D. Pennington W. G. Ward A A Ok Bethel Methodist ‘Church March of Faith Cecil Cranfill Winona Fincher Mesdames Effie Killian C. P. Lucas Carlanna Dobbins Dov Fullerton Ruby Watson C.W. York Bethel Methodist Women's Society of Christian Mesdames Joe Fullerton J. R. Taliaferro

Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs This Week

Social calendar lists Dorcas Sunday School at Central Baptist 7 p.m. Alpha Pi and Beta Sigma Phi meetings, Eastern Star and Beta Omicron events, Square Dancer club, Fort Sill events, and PEO Sisterhood. Special notes include Christmas party gift exchange and Dec 1 Comanche County Singing convention at Bethel Methodist.

Dorcas Central “Baptist Church M. R. Mitchell Park Alpha Pi Beta - Sigma Phi Sorority Clente Bevitori Liberty Charity Order of Eastern Star Mount Scott Masonic Temple Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Everette M. Leonard Ferris Bethel Comanche County Bethel Methodist Church

PEO Chapter I Meeting Hosts Christmas Decor Program

Mrs. Charles E Young president presided at 2 p m Monday Chapter I of PEO Sisterhood gathering hosted by Mrs H A Johnson at 501 Fort Sills Blvd Co hostess was Mrs Stanley J Bryant Guest Charles Snider presented a Christmas decorations program and donated three arrangements to members Attendees included Mesdames J G Anderson H A Angus Donald Angus Will Austin S V Carmichael L L Cole James Cox Ralph T Currell P C Fontaine Lewis H Fouts L H Fouts J S Kuntz A D Lawrence G W Miller Irwin Ozman George Page Frank Ross John D Shoemaker Gladys Wolverton CG A Wolverton and Ralph Wolverton.

Charles E. Young H.A. Johnson Fort Sills Blvd Stanley J. Bryant Charles Snider Mesdames J. G. Anderson H. A. Angus Donald Angus Will Austin S. V. Carmichael L. L. Cole James Cox Ralph T.currell P.C. Fontaine Lewis H. Fouts L. H. Fouts J.S. Kuntz A. D. Lawrence G. W. Miller Irwin Ozman George Page Frank Ross John D. Shoemaker Gladys Wolverton A. Wolverton Ralph Wolverton

Apache Area Girl Pledges Scholastic Society

Miss Molly Levine of Apache has pledged to Alpha Lambda Delta at the University of Oklahoma. The outstanding freshman woman, she is the youngest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Levine. Eligibility requires 15 hours per semester and a 3.5 or higher yearly average.

Molly Levine University of Oklahoma Norman Alpha Lambda Delta George Levite

Relatives Attend Nephew's Wedding

Mr and Mrs Glenn Conrad and daughter Diane and Mr and Mrs James Jump with children Curtis Charlotte and Cindy attended the wedding and reception of Miss Carolyn Cross to Raymond Lee Halbrook at Sterling. Some of the bride's parents Mr and Mrs M D Cross formed the nuptial scene at 8 p m Friday. The bridegroom is a nephew of Mesdames Conrad and Jump.

Elgin Special Glenn Conrad Diane James Jump Curtis Charlotte Cindy Carolyn Cross Raymond Lee Halbrook Sterling M. D. Cross Mesdames Conrad Jump

Committees Set At Club Meeting at Roseland Home Demonstration Club

The Roseland Home Demonstration club met at 2 p.m. at Mrs. Pete Dove’s home with Mrs. L. S. Watson as new president. Thoughts on Thanksgiving devotional led by Mrs. R. E. Eliott opened the session followed by songs and readings. Landscaping and plant material were presented by Comanche County agent Mrs. Clara J. Kelley. Committee chairs named: program Mrs. Orba Standridge, exhibits Mrs. J. P. Aston, H and 4-H Mrs. L. B. Watson, special Mrs. Glen Wood, health and cleanup Mrs. Jessie Hicks, civil defense Mrs. Tom Wood. Committee reports noted $43 earned from guilt recency and quilt top donated by Mrs. Elliott. White elephant prize went to Mrs. Glen Wood. attendees included Esther Fri man, Ted Hightower and Bernice Watson.

R. E. Eliott Roseland Home Demonstration Club Orba Standridge J. P. Aston L. 8.Watson Glen Wood Jessie Hicks Tom Wood Civil Defense Will Bardsher Standridge T. A. Wood Elliott Mesdames Esther: Frimian Ted Hightower Bernice Watson

Episcopal Guild Meets For Study at St. Andrew’s

Miss Lucile Henderson led a study from Words of Our Worship and a devotional at the Bishop Casady Episcopal Guild meeting held at St. Andrew's Spanish house at 8 p.m. Monday. Holy Communion at 7:30 preceded the business session conducted by president Mrs. Jack King, with co hostess Mrs. Eugene Heinz. Attendees included Mesdames French, Gurney, Hallman, Knight, Truesdell, and Brigham Young.

Lucile Henderson

PEO Chapter Hears Guests in Lawton Meeting

Lawton High School students Harriet Brown and Jack Ellis spoke at the PEO Sisterhood meeting held at Mrs. Robert P. Dennis to compete in the Voice of Democracy contest. A brief business session was led by president Mrs Rex Lee.

Harriet ‘Brown Jack Ellis Lawton High School Voice of Democracy Junior Chamber On Commerce PEO Sisterhood Robert P.” Dennis Rex Lee Mesdames Virgil, Alexander Charles Bledsoe Max Brock Jr Walter Beovers Jr Lawton Burton William E. Cunningham Jr Glen Dutcher J. G. Erwin Otto Howard C. Vernon Howell T. D. Nicklas Fay Ozman J. W. Redeker Joe Rudolph RP. Scott Ned Shepler Bennie Stephens H.N. Thompson WE. Tomlinson Ted Warkentin Earl Orger

Bethel MYF Meeting Hosts Oklahoma City Students

Oklahoma City University students Jerry Ball and Ernie Cockerill led a Bethel Methodist church subdistrict Youth Fellowship meeting. Ball spoke, Cockerill directed song service and recreation. Avis Ann Stacy presided, with Joan Greear singing. Attendees included MYF groups from Cache Fletcher Hulen and Lawson's Centenary First and Wesley churches.

Bethel Jerry Ball Ernie Cockerill Oklahoma City University Subdistrict Methodist Bethel Methodist Church Bethel Myf Avis Ann Stacy Joan Greear Cache Fletcher

Jefferson PTA Executives Meet to Discuss Safety Programs

Jefferson Parent-Teacher Association executive board met in the school library at 7:30 p.m. Monday. Mrs. Dennis Smith led the business session, voting to buy playground equipment. Minutes by Mrs. Calvert Dukes, and treasurer Mrs. Kenneth Puckett reported a $1183.43 balance. Attendants included Ward McCracken, Roy M. Reece Jr., Eddie Dorough and several others. Move to Cyril Elgin noted. Jimmie Lodes family moved for work. Robie Lynn born Friday Nov 22 in Cyril clinic to Mr. and Mrs. Jimmie King.

Jefferson Parent-Teacher ,Association Dennis Smith Calvert Dukes Kenneth Puckett Treasury Ward McCracken Roy M. Reece Jr Eddie Dorough Mesdames Carl Owens D. W. Show Dennis Moore Phillip Monsey C.G. Johns Clarence Price Dent Ewing Alfred H. Jones Wendell Sullivan David Mangrum

Elgin church service to be led by substitute pastor

In the pastor’s absence Rev Scotty Newton is convalescing at Comanche County Memorial hospital Lawton. Jackie Ellis a Lawton High School senior will conduct services December 1 at Paradise Valley church.

Lawton Elgin Scotty Newton Comanche County Memorial Hospital Lawston Jackie Ellis Lawton ‘High Paradise Valley Church

Box Supper Benefits Stony Point School Proceeds Reported

Proceeds reported from a Stony Point School box supper in Elgin were 155.54 dollars. Roberta Whitewolf won the cake for prettiest girl and Halsey Burns received a prize as the man having the longest feet. The event was held to raise funds for the school's needs.

Elgin Christias Stony Point School Roberta Whitewolf Halsey Burns

Also Mentioned on This Page

FHA Chas. Hagy Bill Barnes Group Snyder Messrs and Mesdames Theo. Bender C. W. Huddleston Floyd, Pershall Jack Richardson Harry Stuenkel J. B. Willis American Legion Hall E . Ernest Hunter Oran Bailey T. A. Bomar Ira C. Lanman Fort Sill Frances Burkhardt Laura Hall Evelyn Smith Joe Myers Pat Perkins Mesdames F. Platt Woodrow Bohannon Wheeler Area Girl Pledges Scholastic Society Amita Dalton S Episcopal Guild College Jefferson Pta Cyril Elgin Jimmie Lodes Cyril Anderson‘Prichard | Oil Company Robbie Lynn Cyril ‘Clinic Jimmie King Sonal Mead's Bakery Tketcher Fairmont U.S.P Salvely FC Ford Babe Witzel Ford
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication