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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 14, 1957

Page

5

Social calendar items for Lawton area clubs and churches

A dense Monday to Friday listing of meetings across Lawton Fort Sill area, naming organizations such as American Legion, Xi Tau Beta Sigma Phi, Central Baptist, First Methodist, First Presbyterian, Centenary Methodist, and many Home Demonstration and Garden clubs. Details include times, places like church basements, parish houses, community centers, and names of hostesses, installing officers, and program leaders.

Baleman-Zarling American Legion Fort Sill Association For Childhood Education Douglass High School Ser Whittier Doreas Central Baptist Church W. W. Carnes Baldwin Xi Tau Beta Sigroa Phi Herbert Stonehocker Denver M. G. Fuller Oak First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Circle Y Lawson Linle Storey & Barton Studio First Presbyterian Clayton Valder Robert Wheeler Fred Wahn Sam Ard Comanche-Colton Division Security Bank & Trust Company Faye Day Tulsa Lawton-Fort “Sill Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Centenary Methodist Little Beal Heights Presbyterian Women of the Church J. H. Davidson Dearborn Lawton Boat Club Bill McNeal Columbia Central Baptist Woman's Missionary Society Oleta Snell David Corley N. Vth Manda Marlar Charles Brooks Wanda Ponder Sidney Bentley Gus Christian Bell Sharon Roper Blue Beaver American Legion Hall Beta Omicran Beta Sigme Phi Sorority

Dacus Couple To Celebrate 50th Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Frank Dacus of Cyril mark their 50th wedding anniversary with an open house Sunday from 1 30 to 5 30 at their home. Married October 23 1907 they have resided in Cyril area. Hosts are their children Lea Dacus Joe Blake Gene Alexander Louie Dacus Jack Barnes Liberty Dacus Delbert Bowlware and spouses with several grandchildren invited.

Frank Dacus Cyril Lea Dacus Joe Blake Ada Gene Alexander Litleton Colo Louie Dacus Tevington Calif Jack Barnes Pauls Valley Liberty Dacus Sand Springs Delbert Bowlware Fox

Sixth Birthday Marked At Party

Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Wolfson honored their daughter Daborah Gail with a party at 2 p.m. on her sixth birthday anniversary in their home 1817 Baldwin. Games followed by cake, ice cream and punch. Guests included Walter Ree Maden Linda Woodall Dennis Tedder Michael Furley Maria Jean Minor Bobby Earl Vanderbausch Shiva Jo DeLaach Dorothy Epperson Kathy and Julius Wolfson.

B. B. Wolfson Daborah Gail 1817 Baldwin Walter Ree Maden Linda Woodall Dennis Tedder Michael Furley Maria Jean Minor Bobby Earl Vanderbausch Shiva Jo DeLaach Dorothy Epperson Kathy Julias Wolfson

Dental Assistants Have Dinner Fete

Mrs Wendell Stephenson presided at a 6 30 p m business meeting during a dinner for Soul Central Dental Assistants at Bryan's Coffee Shop 308 C Guests included Miss Eveline Marple Mrs Pat Howard and Billy Tafolla Other members present were Miss Bertaline Scott Marlow Miss Anna Lee Zollner Mesdames Juanita Perry James Martin Rita Crabtree Pearl Zwick John Stubblefield Rhuie Tafolla and Janells Griggs

Wendell Stephenson Soul Central Dental Assistants Society Bryan's Eveline Marple Pat Howard Billy Tafolla Bertaline Scott Marlow Anna Lee Zollner

Life-Savers Class Names New Officers

Cyril special meeting at Cyril Baptist church elected new officers for the Life-Savers Sunday School class. Officers named were Julia Pope president Shirley Brown vice president Mary Gibson secretary treasurer Donis Hayes Ann Hunt and Doris Brown group captains. Also present were Glenda Burke and Betty Jo Stanley.

Cyril Frank Jennings Cyril Baptist Church Jennings Julia Pope Shirley Brown Mary Gibson Donis Hayes Ann Hunt Doris Brown Glenda Burke Betty Jo Stanley

Wise Parents Understand Love At 16

Alice, a sixteen year old, believes she is in love with Bob, while her mother guides with a loose rein and steady humor. The article praises wise parenting that balances freedom with boundaries, helping Alice feel approved and secure as she navigates adolescence. A separate note mentions Otto Tomps, a fourth grader, dancing in a Medicine Lodge Kansas pageant commemorating a Plains Indian peace treaty signing.

Alice Mother Bob Deavie Jove Mommie Woodwards Cyril Otto Tomps Medicine Lodge Kans

Givens to Observe Golden Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Givens celebrate their golden wedding anniversary with an open house at 2707 A on Sunday from 2:30 to 5 pm. Children listed include Percy Givens, Mrs Bob Eskridge, D A Givens, Mrs Turner, Mrs Dian Garrett, Mrs James Gentry, Duard Givens, Mrs Hector Colon, and Mrs Ralph Bush. The two daughters in New York City and Amarillo, Tex will miss the event. Married October 20, 1907 in Frederick, they moved to Grady County in 1914 and to Lawton in 1948. Beulah Trammel is Mrs Givens' maiden name. He is a retired carpenter. they have 23 grandchildren.

M. FE. Givens Percy Givens Bob Eskridge Chickasha D. A. Giens Turner

Quest Club Hosts Europe Slide Show Meeting

Mrs James QO Herman spoke at a Quest club gathering at Mrs QOs home 412 N Firth at 2 30 pm with slides from a European tour including Stuttgart Germany and other countries. Co hostess was Mrs Millard Walker. A business session followed led by Mrs W Reed Cooter in president's absence.

James QO Herman Quest Club C Darling N. Firth Millard Walker Mas Stuttgart Germany F. W. Hammond

Cyril Students To Sell Magazines In Fund Raiser

Cyril elementary fourth through sixth graders begin a community sale Tuesday to raise funds for a new curtain or auditorium stage. Prizes reward top sellers, with a radio or wristwatch among the options. A Cyril public schools superintendent will address a Citizens School Council meeting Tuesday night. Mrs Tyree guest speaks at a Garden Club meeting Thursday afternoon at the Lawton Chamber of Commerce building. A barley soup preparation note is included.

Pansy Garden Club Lawton Chamber of Commerce John W. Tyree Carolyn Hunt Club E. J. Ramey Cherry Loyd Lowry Cyril Devert Rymer Cyril’ Public Schools Cizens’ School Council John W. ‘Tyree

Tuesday Flower Show Cancelled by Rose Garden Club

Mrs. George Glasby announced the Rose Garden club's annual fall Rowen show "Autumn Reflections" has been cancelled. The event, planned for 1:30 to 5 p.m. Tuesday, was called off due to the weather.

Rose Garden Club George Glasby Glasby

Compensation Laws Changed For Widows Of Veterans

A new law sets a uniform five year marriage requirement for widows of World War I World War II Korean conflict and Spanish American War veterans for death compensation or pension. The exception is if the couple has children. Widows previously denied due to the marriage clause may reapply to the Veteran's Administration. Zipen can be contacted in room 111 county courthouse.

Z. L. Zipen Loiwery-Whitehead Post 29 Zipen Zinen

DAR Chapter Sets Projects for New Year

Tavian chapter Daughters of American Revolution held a 1 15 p m meeting at Mrs Sam Maddux 1113 Taft Mesdames S R Loud F E Lawrence Richard M Massad and H B Easton served as co hosts A flag salute led by Mrs E B Dunlap opened the meeting followed by The Lords Prayer led by Chaplain Mrs J Damon Watson A message from DAR president general Mrs Frederic Groves was read by Regent Mrs Harold W Hallett Plans to order flag codes for Lawton school classrooms and election boards were announced Twenty one area schools have been contacted Good citizenship gram chaired by Mrs Roy E B Stafford was reported A junior American citizens report by Mrs H Q Peterson on elementary schools was noted Guest Mrs Lewis Milen of New York City attended Others present included Misses Helen Bixby Helen Hackett Lily F Stafford and Mesdames T B Wildman Bern Klein MW Olmstead C B Hendrickson Velva Walz J J Hopps and W W Godlove

Tavian Daughters'‘of American Revolution Sam Maddux Taft Mesdames S. R. Loud F. E.lawrence Richard M. Massad H. B. Easton E. B. Dunlap J. Damon Watson DAR Frederic Groves Washington, D.C Regent Lawton Good Citizenship Gram Roy EB. Stafford H. Q. Peterson American Citizens Lewis Milen New York City N.Y Helen Bixby Helen Hackett Lily F. Stafford Mesdames T

Shower Honors Mrs. Bob Baxter at Home Event

About 50 guests visited from 7 30 to 5 30 p m at a personal shower held in the home of Mrs. Lewis M Ellis 3918 Runyon Road Honoree received many gifts and a yellow chrysanthemum corsage The pastel green and yellow color scheme extended to party arrangements and iced cakes with lime punch Co hosts included Mesdames Ellis Tom Gilliam Hayden Ireland Ben Kennedy Albert Manein C J Nash Carmen Pursley T A Robbins Gladys Smith and Walter T Whitener.

Bob Baxter Lewis M. Ellis Runyon Road Mesidames Ellis Tom Gilliam Hayden Ireland Ben Kennedy Albert Manein C.J. Nash Carmen Pursley T. A. Robbins Gladys Smith al Stone Walter T. Whitener

Lawton FFA Team Heads to Royal Livestock Show

Six members of Lawton High School's Future Farmers of America Livestock Judging team travel to the Royal American Livestock Show in Kansas City in October 1926. Senior Bill Abbott will exhibit two lambs in the junior division and two in the open division, with departure Wednesday for a Saturday showing. The team, accompanied by instructor Marvin Bicket, will observe rather than compete and return Sunday night after the show runs through the following Saturday.

Lawton High School Future Farmers of America Kansas City Marvin Bicket Bill Abbott Glen Smith Lonnie Snyder Glen Harris Gary Morgan Joe Ishmael

College leaders attend North Central Council meeting

Clarence Davis president of Cameron College and James Taylor dean of men attend the fall meeting of the North Central Council of Junior Colleges in Normal, DI. They will return Wednesday.

Clarence Davis Cameron James Taylor North Central Council of Junior Colleges In Normal

Chamber Board To Meet In Conference Room

The Chamber of Commerce board of directors will hold its monthly meeting at 8 30 a m Tuesday in the chamber conference room presiding officer will be Jack Carter in place of Ross H Porter the president.

Chamber Board Chamber At Commerce Board of Directors Chamber Jack Carter Ross H. Porter

Primatene relief for asthma and hay fever without prescription

An effective new tiny tablet called Primatene offers quick relief from asthma symptoms and hay fever. Tests show minutes to relief and hours of freedom from spasms. Sold without prescription for 98 cents with a money back guarantee from Whitehall Pharmedics Company.

New York Whitehall Pharmecs Company

Cityans Return From Convention

Mr and Mrs W R Morris of 618 Jefferson and Mr and Mrs E Hollander of 1615 returned to Lawton after attending the Oklahoma Federation of Labor convention. Hollander and Morris represented International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local 1860, with the Hollander and Mrs Morris also attending as auxiliary representatives. Gov Raymond Gary and U S Sen Robert Kerr were featured speakers.

W. R. Morris Jefferson E. ¥. Hollander Lawton Oklahoma’ Federation of ‘Labor Hollander Morris International Brotherhood’ of Electrical Workers Lirs Raymond

Box Supper at Cameron College This Evening

An old fashioned box supper is set for 7 p.m. today in Cameron college's new student union room. Sponsored by Hellhounds and Pep Pirates pep clubs, proceeds will fund trips to out of town football games. A dance will follow the supper.

Cameron College Hellhounds Pep Pirates

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