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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 09, 1955

Page

13

State Events Draw Interest at Oklahoma Garden Club Meet

Three area garden club women will attend two state events tied to the National Council of State Garden Clubs autumn meeting in Oklahoma October 10 to 12. They are Mrs. Harry B. Routh publicity chairman, Mrs. Ray Muldowney garden centers chairman, both Oklahoma Garden Clubs Inc. board members, and Mrs. Charles Doyle Southwest district president. On October 12 they join a Norman luncheon at the University of Oklahoma Student Union and later host a tea for dignitaries at the Oklahoma State Executive Mansion with Oklahoma’s first lady Mrs. Raymond Geary.

National Council of State Garden Clubs Harry B. Routh Ray Muldowney Garden Centers The Oklahoma Garden Clubs, Inc Charles Doyle Southwest District Norman Chamber of Commerce University of Oklahoma State Oklahoma City Oklahoma Raymond Geary Oklahoma Garden Clubs Inc Oklahoma City Garden Clubs Council National Garden Clubs Tulsa

Spiritual Leader Will Speak Here at First Presbyterian

Mrs George Parkhurst of Woodward a recognized spiritual leader will address First Presbyterian Women at 7:30 p m Monday after a 6:30 p m dinner All church women and guests are invited Mrs Murray Gilbert gives the devotional Co hosts are Mesdames John G Erwin Val Frakes Walter Montgomery O A Smith and Park Stovall

George Parkhurst Woodward First Presbyterian Women’s Organization Parkhurst First Presbyterian Church Murray Gilbert John G. Erwin Val Frakes Walter Montgomery O. A. Smith Park Stovall

Over 600 Women Help Launch New Activities

A Fort Sill Officers Wives club tea drew more than 600 members and guests as Mrs. Rob ert P. Lewis welcomed attendees. She introduced wives of Fort Sill generals, club officers, and activity booth leaders while posters and arts displays explained projects for the new year.

Panhellenic Elects New Officer at Fort Sill Luncheon

Mrs. Parke H. Waggoner was elected president to lead the slate at a Lawton Fort Sill Panhellenic luncheon held at the Fort Sill Officers club. Retiring president Mrs. E Neil Ashlock led a brief business session after the 12 30 luncheon with other officers named: Adele Hammond vice president Virginia Hendrick secretary John R Guthrie treasurer and B J Wheatley Lawton representative. A Fort Sill representative will be appointed by the new officers. Kappa Kappa Gamma alumnae hosted and bridge was played.

Parke H. Waggoner Lawton-Fort Sill Fort Sill Adele Hammond Virginia Hendrick John R. Guthrie B. J. Wheatley Lawton Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority

Miss Beverly Cole to Wed Lt Beardsley on Nov 6

Miss Beverly Cole and Lt William Beardsley plan a double ring wedding at St Andrew's Episcopal Church on Sunday November 6 at 4 p.m. The couple, engaged since February 1954, are supported by families in Lawton and Colorado Springs. Bridesmaids include Karelin and Nancy Cole with maid of honor Sue Jackson. Beardsley, a first lieutenant in ordnance, served in Korea and is a University of Wyoming graduate active in Beta Theta Alpha and Phi Mu Alpha.

Beverly Cole William Martin Beardsley Aberdeen Proving Ground St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church I. G. Cole Cherry P. M. Beardsley Arcadia Colorado Springs Colo Russell T. Rauscher Sue Jackson Hutchinson Kans Karelin Nancy Cole Patsy Bowles Robert Beardsley Allen Beardsley Miss Cole Lawton Stephens College Columbia University of Oklahoma Gamma Phi Beta Alpha Epsilon Rho Ordnance Beardsley Aberdeen Korea University of Wyoming Laramie Beta Theta Alpha Phi Mu Alpha

Miss Luella Lawrence Weds Dale Kranz In Catholic Rite

Miss Luella Lawrence became the bride of former Fort Sill lieutenant Dale Philip Kranz now of Great Falls Montana in a 11 am Saturday ceremony at Blessed Sacrament Catholic church. Double ring vows were exchanged as Father Robert Westerman officiated with music by Judy Gramolini and Kent Scherler.

Luella Lawrence Fort Sill Dale Philip Kranz Great Falls, Mont Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church Robert Westerman Wendl L. Lawrence Atlanta Charles Kranz Eighth Street North Great Falls

Policies Set At Sill Scout Board Meet

Fort Sill Girl Scout association board led by President Mrs C E Straight outlined policies for Fort Sill Brownies and Girl Scouts at their meeting. Monthly gatherings are held at the Girl Scout hut in Rucker Park Fort Sill with plans for basic leader training next week and completion of the hut by December. Camp Running Deer is open and registrations show 120 Brownies 84 intermediate 19 senior and 76 active adults. Honorary board member is Mrs Edward T Williams wife of Maj Gen Williams. Officers include Mrs E T Whiting vice president Mrs W M Hoge secretary Mrs O L Tobiason treasurer and Mrs William C Deamer publicity chairman. Additional chairmen named for training program membership and more.

Robert P. Lewis Fort Sill Williams Artillery and Guided Missile Center John E. Theimer Theimer John B. Horton Brig Horton J. Everard Carter Edward J. Morgan William A. Campbell Lawton-Fort Sill Navy C. E. Straight Edward T. Williams E. T. Whiting W. M. Hoge O. L. Tobiason William C. Deamer D. S. Leasure J. S. Oppenhimer C. W. Matheny

Garden Club Sets Tuesday Program Speaker Conservation

Arthur Halloran of the Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge will discuss Conservation as guest speaker at the Lawton Garden Club meeting at 10 a.m. Tuesday. Members meet at 1116 Lake Street for the program and business session led by president Mrs. Paul Harris, followed by a coffee hour.

Arthur Halloran Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Lawton Garden Club H. C. Johnston Lake Paul Harris

Golden Wedding Anniversary Noted For Mr and Mrs Valdez

Mr and Mrs I S Valdez Sr observed their golden wedding anniversary with a 3 to 5 pm reception in the Lawtonian Hotel ballroom on Sunday October 2. About 75 guests attended as relatives from Big Spring Guymon Rome Lubbock and Oklahoma City joined the couple who wed October 2 1905 in El Paso.

Mrs. I. S. Valdez SR Valdez I. S. Valdez Sr Euclid Lawtonian Maj I. S. Valdez Jr Fort Sill Rudolph Valdez Guymon Roaul Valdez Messrs Henry Capozzi Camp Rucker Ala Mesdames A. C. Black Alvin Winham Lubbock Tex Joe Andrews Oklahoma City

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