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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1971
Page
8
The letter column addresses changes to Veterans Day and humor about tall teens. Readers from Chicago Maine and Florida share views on holiday dates and camp supervision, with a nostalgic jab at past disciplinary methods.
The Lawton District Council of the National Council of Catholic Women held its second quarterly meeting at St. Patrick's Church in Anadarko with Rev. Gerard Nathe and the St. Patrick's Altar Society hosting. Rev Nathe spoke on will power and Rev James G. Denny lectured on community action. luncheon guest Mrs Denny attended. The next gathering is Feb 15 at Holy Name Church in Chickasha.
The Festive Holiday Ideas event will be held Tuesday from 4 to 9 p.m. at the Great Plains Area Vocational Technical School. Sponsored by vocational home economics teachers, the event invites anyone to attend and display holiday ideas.
The Alpha Phi Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society will meet Saturday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs. Willis Miller located at 10 North 36th.
Three candidates were initiated for the Duncan Chapter at a Lawton Chapter DeMolay meeting in the Masonic Temple at 2001 Lincoln. Five advisers accompanied the initiates as James presided over a gathering of about 50 members and guests. Mike Cates and Chuck Miller won recent tournaments, with representatives attending the state conclave November 26 to 28. The Lawton DeMolay Mothers' Club hosted a social hour after refreshments.
About 170 members and guests attended the Legion and Auxiliary Banquet Post No. 29. Col Tex Huxford led as post commander with Mrs. James Ro presiding. Judge Toby Morris and Sen. Al Terrill spoke. A tribute honored 11 Gold Star Mothers, with guests including Mrs. Morris, Mrs. Ott Morgan, Oliver Townsend, Mrs. Townsend of Apache, plus W. M. Kuykendall and A. J. Kitchens and district officers from Duncan Lawton and Lawton among attending veterans and auxiliaries.
The Auxiliary to the Lowery Whitehead American Legion Post No. 29 will meet in the Museum of the Great Plains Friday at 2 p.m. The meeting invites all members to attend and discuss post activities.
The Lawton Music Teachers' Association will hold a meeting on Thursday at 8 p.m. with Donald Hancock at 511 B. All area music teachers are invited and asked to bring a copy of their favorite ensemble music. Frosting tips advise mailing unfrosted treats unless near location or quick air travel.
Junior Troop 457 Lawton Girl Scouts toured the Museum of the Great Plains completed drawing and painting badge work attended Becker House dedication and Cotton Nursing Home visit for tissue flowers. They plan to decorate the Girl Scout float wrap packages for servicemen and donate stuffed animals to hospitals.
A guide notes cushioning cookies for gifts use materials like excelsior or waxed paper while avoiding unbuttered popcorn for overseas mailing. New Year's Eve hosts prefer simple menus with minimal last minute work, and baked ham with a cherry syrup glaze adds flair.
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