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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1955

Page

6

Fiesta Party Honors KKI Members at Lawton High

Spanish room at Lawton High hosts La Fiesta program by LHS Spanish club for a 7 30 p m event chaired by Mrs Gertrude Cook. program featured two vocal solos in Spanish Teach Me Tonight America the Beautiful with Gayle Crow, and two Spanish dances Chiapances Jalou es by Joy Neely and Rosalie Thomson. business session approved 10c per member for gifts for new conclaves. state convention Oct 29 in Oklahoma City. luncheon by Oct 22. many members listed as attendees with refreshments served.

Kappa Kappa Iota Society Lawton High School LHS Gertrude Cook America Gayle Crow Mrs. Cook Joy Neely Rosalie Thomson

Guests Attend Chapter Meeting of Junior FHA

Several guests were introduced at a meeting of the Junior high Future Homemakers of America. Brownie Sue Robertson presided as president in the school homemaking rooms. Guests included Barbara Sly Barbara Stapleton Mrs Opal Clare Mrs Robert Cook and Miss Gladys Rhodes. Other officers named were Alice Aurell Joleen Nar more Patsy Sheppard Sherry Littlefield Georgia Gill Janey Johnston Johnna Gordon Karen Denison Sally Bassel Kay Haines LaRue Locke and Pat Sapp.

Future Homemakers of America Brownie Sue Robertson Barbara Sly FHA Barbara Stapleton Opal Clare Robert Cook Gladys Rhodes Alice Aurell Joleen Narmore Patsy Sheppard Sherry Littlefield Georgia Gill Janey Johnston Johnna Gordon Karen Denison Sally Bassel Kay Haines LaRue Locke Pat Sapp

16th Birthday Party For Charlotte Armstrong

Charlotte Armstrong the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Armstrong of Route 2 Indiahoma was feted by her parents on her 16th birthday. Guests enjoyed games after refreshments were served at the family party.

Charlotte Armstrong John Armstrong Rte. 2 Indiahoma

Rushee Spread Hosted by Brenda Burton Home

A rushee spread was hosted at the home of Brenda Burton and her parents 905 Parkview at 6 30 p m Ruth Amis assisted with hostess duties Attending rushees included Mary Evans Carol Scott Susan McColl and others Members and pledges also attended naming Marie Violett Janice Callicott Judy Mathews and more reflecting a club gathering in the period etiquette style.

Miss Club Brenda Burton Lawton Burton Parkview Nancy Ruth Amis Mary Evans Carol Scott Susan McColl Sue Martin Janice Thompson Jane Stinson Jane Babbitt Carolyn Rhody Linda Richardson Sydney Nemecek Janice Vaughan Susie Hyden Linda Hawkins Carol Barnes Virginia Rice la Princie Ann Prince Beverly Rominger Carolyn Jones Judy Mattoon Karen Keegan Pam Matheny Lynn Zorbis Sandra Rogers Elizabeth Porter Jerry Sasser Jouanna Gordon Jan Howard Maylan Wolverton Georgia Gill Ann Shepard Marie Violett Mary Combs Sheridan Brandon Nana Amis Valerie Murray Janice Callicott Judy Matthews Beverly Clemmer Vivian Pursley Martha Darden Babs Yarmuk Alice Aurell Susanne Jones Shirley Brittain Pat Glandon Julie Ashlock Pat Horton Nancy Pipes Linda Rhody Billie Suggs Adele Skrolle Barbara Ramey Carolyn Cole Erlene Poston Sue Stamps Pat Lee Rubena Hennessee Karen Bridwell Judy Warner Linda Munson Claudia Looney

Style Body Has Business Period Style Show Plans

Bill Hopkins, president, named officers for the Lawton Style body of the Southwest Beauticians association at an 8 p.m. Lawton Beauty school meeting. Officers include Mrs M B Capshaw chairwoman, Ras Kirklen vice chairwoman, Miss Carol Morris secretary, L G Vowell reporter. First to third places in hair style modeling went to Kirklen Vowell and Leslie Wallace. Kirklen was appointed to present the program on the first Monday in November. The group discussed a style show set for November 5 at the National Guard armory and a special call meeting at Lawton Beauty school to finalize plans. Members attending included Mrs Jane Miller Cyril, and Mesdames Bill Hopkins, Raymond Fisher, Velma Nelson.

Bill Hopkins Lawton Southwest Beauticians Association Ole E M. B. Capshaw Ras Kirklen Carol Morris L. G. Vowell Mesdames Kirklen Vowell Leslie Wallace Secret Ballet Kirklen National Guard Armory Jane Miller Cyril Mesdames Bill Hopkins Raymond Fisher Velma Nelson

Zeta Eta chapter outlines service projects

Zeta Eta chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha plans community effort to secure equipment for Garfield school special education class. They announce a spaghetti supper and party at the Elks lodge on Oct 19 to fund the kits for women patients at a state tubercular sanatorium.

Zeta Eta Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Garfield School Geronimo ESA Barbara Wilkerson Lawtonian Marjorie Welch Virginia Doran Mesdames John M. Scott LeRoy Lewis

Sill Teen-Agers Hayride Plans After Meeting

Fort Sill Teen-Age club members met at 6 p.m. Saturday in Building 1105 Upton Road Fort Sill and will depart at 7 p.m. for a hayride with a wiener roast. Chaperones are Col and Mrs Bale Means and WO and Mrs Otis Bowles.

Fort Sill Upton Road Col Bale Means Otis Bowles

Coming Events Revealed To Club

Hook & Whirl Square Dance club members heard announcements of upcoming square dances in a business session led by president F F Hollander at the 8 p m Wednesday meeting. South Central Oklahoma Square Dance association will meet at Riverside gymnasium Adarko on November 12 and a festival will be held November 19 at the Oklahoma City Municipal auditorium by the Oklahoma Federation of Square Dance clubs. Host couples were Loyd Wat kin s and Cecil Carter. Guests included Fred Jennings and Orville Andrews. Fourteen member couples attended.

F. F. Hollander Hook & Whirl Square Dance Club South Central Oklahoma Square Dance Association Riverside Gymnasium Anadarko Municipal Auditorium Oklahoma City Oklahoma Federation of Square Dance Clubs Messrs. and Mesdames Loyd Watkins Cecil Carter

American Indians Studied By Group

A Young Matrons meeting at the First Christian church featured a home mission study of the American Indians led by Mrs. E L Godwin. The group met at Mrs. Louis Yarmuk home with Mrs. Githen K Rhoads presiding and Mrs. Murl Wilson delivering the devotional. Co host was Mrs. Babe Ferrell. One guest, Mr R W Parr, attended along with numerous members.

E. L. Godwin First Christian Church Louis Yarmuk Arlington Githen K. Rhoads Murl Wilson Babe Ferrell R. W. Parr Ernest Bible Willard Cochran George Guyll Fred Hamburger Gale Humble Tom E. Holland Jr Kenneth Otis Jr al Poythress Thomas A. Porter Jack Russell B. M. Small Bill Willis Lee J. Woods

Big Business Looks At Wives For Corporate Success

Los Angeles reports advice from Lillian Cooper, a manufacturing executive, urging women to train in social graces to bolster their husbands careers. She notes firms now sometimes interview wives and stresses the value of hostess skills and social polish for college girls aiming at industry and finance marriages.

Los Angeles Lillian Cooper Miss Cooper

Girl Scout Basic Course Scheduled

Mrs. Howard G. Mueller reported on a Harmon park play day as Girl Scout Leaders club members met at 9 a.m. at Centenary Methodist church reading room. Mrs. Dan McPhail announced a four lesson basic training course for leaders with first two sessions Oct. 12-13 at Lawton youth center and Oct. 19-20 at Fort Sill Girl Scout hut. Thirty-three people attended and the group will meet again Nov. 10 at Centenary Methodist church.

Howard G. Mueller Harmon Park 14Th Bell Girl Scout Leaders Club Centenary Methodist Church Dan McPhail Harley Hubbard Lawton Fort Sill

Guest Presents Club Program in Lawton Education Effort

Mrs Hazel Son spoke at an 8 pm Mary Swartz Rose club meeting held at Mrs Sam Stein home 2917 Euclid. She described a new special education class at Garfield school and noted the program’s first year in Lawton after prior work in Norman. The group's president Mrs Jim Recer led a brief business period and refreshments followed with attendees including Mrs Bob Rector of Chicago and several local members.

Garfield School Hazel Son Mary Swartz Rose Club Sam Stein Euclid Son Lawton Norman Oklahoma City Tulsa Ardmore Jim Recer

NCO Wives Elect Leaders at Fort Sill Meeting

Mrs John C Lowrey was elected president of the NCO Wives club at Fort Sill during a Wednesday session. Mrs Roy Harper resigned, and Mrs R C Hilton became vice president. The group planned a hospital party at Fort Sill with hostesses W T Blake J E Kelley and W C King.

John C. Lowrey NCO Wives Club NCO Club Rey Fort Sill Wednesay Lowrey Roy Harper R. C. Hilton

Cleveland PTA Installation of Officer Slate

Grover Cleveland Parent Teacher Association held a 7:30 p.m. meeting in the school auditorium featuring installation of the unit’s new officer slate. F A Perkins and Roy Catlin from Central Fire Station spoke on home safety as Ward McCracken presided. Dewey Parker explained child ID tags for civil defense, bylaws and budget were approved, 74 members reported, fun night plans announced for November 7, room counts by first graders and sixth graders noted, about 80 people attended.

F. A. Perkins Roy Catlin Central Fire Station Grover Cleveland Parent-Teacher Association Ward McCracken Dewey Parker Cleveland Civil Defense Norman Campbell Cleveland Pta Messrs

Demonstration at Woman's Forum on Shut-In Gifts

Mrs W B Levey led a Shut-In department tea demonstration for about 30 Forum members at Mrs Jacob H Church home 206 S Eighth. County welfare director Marie Detty spoke on the Cancer society while C C Grantham distributed Chatterboxes to members who will pass them to shut-ins. Sunshine club literature was reviewed and Jess Forbess urged continued sick visits as the year’s program was outlined.

W. B. Levey Woman’s Forum Jacob H. Church Marie Detty Cancer Society C. C. Grantham W. W. Carnes Sunshine Club Jess Forbess Jack Clare Jolly Eld

Sorority Plans Two Fall Events

Rho Kappa Gamma sorority members met at 7:30 p m Monday at Sherry Alexander s home to vote on buying new supplies for officers. Indefinite plans were discussed for a hayride and a New Year s Eve dance with a pledge court for Saundra Paden Sherry Church Jane Connell and Katherine Stanley.

Rho Kappa Gamma _ sorority Sherry Alexander Cherry Sandra Wyatt Saundra Paden Sherry Church Jane Connell Katherine Stanley Linda Rhody Carmen Cox Beverly Beauchamp Vonda Pipes Mary Beth Ray Susie Crawford Charlotte Magill Loretta Hartline Shirley Faulkner Margie Johns Shirley Ford

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KKI Cecil Baker Joe Curb Wesley Silk W. J. Becker Pat Woods Clarice McMillion L. C. Wiley Viva Bailey Carl Crane Bob Davis Leslie Dayton Tom Johnson Lennie McDonald Claude Sexton Ethel Blair Olen Argo Jewell Bowman Mildred Coltharp Robert Crutcher Glen Dillingham Bert Doyle R. L. Gensman Ed Graham W. H. Gross J. C. Harmon B. W. Harris H. H. Horst Ivon Hoyt Co. M. Hunter Carl Johnson Ralph Little Elmo Lowe Furman Lowry B. C. Mackey Albert Martin Grace Payne Betty Provine Mesd Sill Fred Jennings Orville Andrews Fairmont’s U.S.P Connie Shoe Department Big Business Girl Scout Phil Gafford Bob Rector Chicago Il Edward Blunck Dewey Callahan Harold English C. R. Harvey Kenneth Kaspereit Chester McCord W. S. McKinzey L. W. Ozier Herbert Tozier NCO W. M. Henderson A. T. Steensrud Thad Dudek King Steensrud Nick Markastomas John L. Neff R. L. Gourley Oliver Townsend P-Ta Council Louella Marshall P-Ta PFAFF Good Housekeeping Howell Ers Mesdames Forbess Roy Ranes Thelma Kirkpatrick Alma M. Kitchum Gerhard L. Jacobson C. S. McCuistion Forum Art South Modern Landscape Co Lawton’s Garden Center Sheridan Road Scott’s Vicalon SALE ODD Lot Warner C Avenue Fourth Street
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