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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1955

Page

18

Two Couples Host Shower For Newlyweds Donna and Jimmy Cargill

A post nuptial shower was held in the Scott school building northwest of the city for Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Cargill who wed on September 14. Hosts were Mr. and Mrs. John R. Wilson and Mr. and Mrs. James Gentry. guests registered by Paula Lynn Wilson and Jane Gentry. A large cake with the couple’s names centered the refreshment table. lime punch and mints were served. Numerous friends and relatives sent gifts from many local families and organizations.

Jimmy Cargill Scott School City John R. Wilson James Gentry Paula Lynn Wilson Jane Gentry Wandha Davis Johnny Wilson Donna Jimmy

P-TA Calendar highlights school meetings and programs

A list of P-TA events across Woodrow Wilson, Whittier, Lincoln, Will Rogers, Howell, Washington, Taft, Jefferson, Emerson, Garfield, Roosevelt, and Grover Cleveland schools. Programs include civil defense, education talks, film showings, speech therapy demonstrations, and panel discussions with nurseries provided. Notable speakers include Sen. Mike Moroney, Homer Cherry, Tom Gilmore, Maj. Charles Dutreau, and Joe McCain.

Washington Charles Hickenbottom Homer Cherry Tom Gilmore Maj Charles Dutreau

National Chairman To Speak At Area AAUW Meeting Here

Mrs. F. Edward Del Dosso of Minneapolis will headline the Lawton AAUW luncheon at 1 15 p.m. Saturday at the Hotel Lawtonian to discuss Your Creative Vision. She chairs AAUW National Arts Committee and has held AAUW roles across multiple states. Del Dosso, an art professor at Colorado State College of Education, brings decades of AAUW leadership and a focus on liberal arts and creative needs for members.

Area Aauw American Association of University Women Lawton Aauw F. Edward del Dosso Minneapolis Minn AAUW National Committee of the Arts Lawtonian Lawton Teachers College Columbia University New York City del Dosso Colorado State College of Education Greeley Delta Phi Delta Delta Kappa Gamma PEO Sisterhood The Methodist Church Colorado New Mexico New York Iowa Minnesota National Arts Committee

Social Calendar of Service Groups and Clubs

Numerous meetings across Lawton churches and clubs. WSCS Circle V hosts 8:30 p.m. at Mrs. J. J. Stowe Jr. Others include La Fiesta with Mrs. Gertude Cook and Mrs. Leonard Wiley. First Christian Women Bible study at 2 p.m.. St. Andrew's Guild at parish house. Happy Hour Demonstration Club. Beal Heights Presbyterian Women at 2:30 p.m.. First Christian Young Matrons at 7:45 p.m.. Presbyterian Women executive board at 8 p.m.. Centenary Methodist covered dish luncheon at 1 p.m.. Lawton Junior Service League luncheon at 12:30 p.m. followed by service-work lecture. Mary Swartz Rose Club at 2 p.m.. Utility Home Demonstration Club at 2 p.m.

First Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service WSCS J. J. Stowe Jr G. F. Harrouff St. Andrew's Episcopal Guild 13Th and C Hurly Grove Beal Heights Presbyterian Women of the Church General Meeting E. J. Cease First Christian Young Matrons Group Louis Yarmuk Arlington H. B. Farrell First Presbyterian Board of Deaconesses Walter Montgomery Presbyterian Women’s Organization J. M. Bakley Gore Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Church Fellowship Hall Connie Hill Jr Circle II

Civil Defense Head To Speak At Roosevelt PTA

Joe C. McCain local civil defense director and former mayor will discuss the local civil defense setup as guest speaker at the 7 30 p m Monday Roosevelt Parent Teacher Association meeting Yearbooks will be distributed at the October general meeting in the school auditorium All members and new patrons in the school area invited A nursery for preschool children will be maintained by Camp Fire girls of that school

Woodrow Wilson Mesdames C. W. Littlefield Will M. Williams B. C. Swinney Parent-Teacher Association Mike Moroney John D. Shoemaker Wayne Gilley Whittier Pta Lincoln P-Ta Will Rogers Clarice McMillion Howell Jefferson James Roberts Emerson P Roosevelt Joe McCain Civil Defense Joe C. McCain Roosevelt Parent-Teacher Association Camp Fire Girls

William Fletcher To Be Presented In Piano Recital

William Fletcher, Lawton pianist and composer, will perform a piano recital at First Presbyterian Church at 8 p.m. Monday. Proceeds benefit the church building fund. Fletcher, director of the church choir, has directed Handel’s The Messiah and created The Sixth Hour, with past performances in Seattle and Leavenworth. He runs a local studio on Bell Street and a Palmer Lake summer studio, and holds degrees from the University of Michigan.

Lawton William Fletcher First Presbyterian Church Choir Fletcher Piano Schubert Music Club Seattle Wash Leavenworth Kans 807 Bell Palmer Lake, Colo The University of Michigan Ann Arbor Wilde Conservatory Michigan State College Lansing Mary Lavinia Young

Lincoln PTA Plans Get Acquainted Meet

Lincoln Parent-Teacher association schedules its first session of the year for Monday evening. Patrons may visit rooms from 7:30 to 8 and the business meeting starts at 8 with President Mrs Wayne Hendrick presiding. Refreshments will be served and all Lincoln school patrons are urged to attend.

Lincoln Parent- Teacher Association Wayne Hendrick Lincoln School

Fort Sill wedding links two families in elegant ceremony

The pink net wedding gown and satin skirt marked the ceremony for Mrs. Brown’s daughter at Fort Sill Officers Club. The bride wore a white Bible bouquet and pearls. she later wore a light blue linen suit for travel. Capt. Van Riper, a Fort Sill captain, has Navy and Army service and ties to Adrian College and the University of Utah. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Klick of Oklahoma City.

Brown Fort Sill Officers Club Fort Sill Altus High School van Riper Admiral Billards Academy New London 52Nd Field Artillery Group United States Navy Europe Army Field Artillery J. C. Klick Oklahoma City

Iris Club Plans Fall Bulb Sale

Mrs W R Evans chairs the Iris Garden club bulb sale with members packing daffodil tulip Dutch iris and hyacinth bulbs at McKinney Implement company 116 Lee in preparation for a sale all day Wednesday.

W. R. Evans Iris Garden Club McKinney Implement Company Lee

Central Baptist Dorcas Class to Install Officers

Miss May Schofield will install officers at the 7:30 p.m. Thursday meeting of the Dorcas Sunday School class at Central Baptist Church. The event will be held in the home of teacher Miss Lily J. Stafford, 1102 C.

May Schofield Dorcas Central Baptist Church Lily J. Stafford

OFFICERS WIVES Control Emphasizes No Charges for Projects

The club states it makes no charge for its projects except for materials used and minimal fees if professional instruction is provided. All activity groups meet once per week.

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