Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Lawton Constitution in Lawton, Oklahoma

We have 1,673,976 pages in Oklahoma

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 16 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1963

Page

12

Area Girls In Limelight At College

Lawton area girls at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha earn honors. Ellen Coburn Sue Ann Botkin and Bertha Slaughter join the Regent’s honor roll with 3.75 or higher. Mary Frances Carnes Jan Howard and Louise Moss on the President’s honor roll. Carnes also in concert band with December program plans. Social clubs select members. majors in speech and hearing therapy include Romiger Collier Decker and Smith. The on campus deaf school serves as a lab for training.

Lawton Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Ellen Jacobs Coburn Sue Ann Botkin Dearborn Bertha Slaughter Mary Frances Carnes Logan Jan Howard Ash Louise Bellah Moss Cyril Carnes Rene Connors Nannie Eades Sherry Decker Be Si Ta Carmine Garabato Eche Sa Annette Romiger Betty Collier FE Knox Road Fort Sill Miss Decker Ann Smith Ryan

Battalion Wives Host Coffee and Dinner With Officers

Wives of officers from the 3rd Battalion 80th Artillery attended a ladies coffee and dinner at the Officers Club Fort Sill. Mrs. Roger Neal and Mrs. Donald Lauzon co hosted the coffee and prizes were awarded to Mrs. Jimmy Wae and Mrs. Norman Hollian. Capt. John Ridgway led the event as master of ceremonies.

80Th Artillery Roger Neal Donald Lauzon Jimmy Wae Norman Hollian Winton Spiller Marlene Jacobs Herbert Lewis Officers Wives Club John Mitchell Robert Brunner Lewis Brunner Kenneth Goodman Holliday Leo Quilice Roland Gauthier John Ridgeway Bradley Lott Robert Williams Wiggs Roy Steinmier Paul Hudson David Phillips Joseph Henderson Michael Gilmartin Tom Ben Walton Spiler Fort Sill B Battery John Ridgway Lauzon Col

Games Nights At VFW Post Attract 250 Attendees

About 250 people attended games nights sponsored by Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1193 and its auxiliary in the VFW building. Deward Stringer directed the event with Ernest Trosino and auxiliary leaders Mrs. Burl Fitzgerald and Mrs. H. W. Waterbury assisting. Special winners included Mrs. J. B. Lucas and Beverly Hawkins among others. numerous members also won prizes. Another games night is planned for 8 p.m. Friday.

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1193 VFW Deward Stringer Ernest Trosino Burl Fitzgerald H. W. Waterbury J. B. Lucas R. F. Neely Beverly Hawkins Wanda Ballow C. C. Krie Alice Carbral N. E. Dall George Reed J. B. Conrey Ernest Arendt Kenneth Brown

Hulen Peppers Club Officers Re-Elected

Mrs. Charles Bard and Mrs. O. F. Hilbert were re elected president and secretary of the Hulen Peppers club. Nora Hilbert and A. H. Kriewald were chosen as vice president and reporter at a meeting hosted by Mrs. Reuben Zimmerman. Betsy Dahms demonstrated dress pattern alterations and attendees planned to send napkins and trap favors to Children’s Memorial hospital in Oklahoma City for a Thanksgiving party.

Charles Bard O. F. Hilbert Hulen Peppers Club Nora Hilbert A. H. Kriewald Reuben Zimmerman Betty Dahms Cotton County Zimmerman

Social Is Held In Elgin Home

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Don Schroeder hosted an ice cream social for the Friendly Neighbors club and families. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs Gordon Wolf Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Earl Scammahorn and several named ladies.

Elgin Don Schroeder Friendly Neighbors Club Gordon Wolf C. M. Schroeder Earl Scammahorn Jess Smith Guy Slaughter Dollie Slaughter

Altrusa Club Dinner Plans Future Activities

The Altrusa club of Lawton met with Mrs. Fred Mallon for a covered dish dinner and business meeting. New member Mrs. Edna Hill was introduced and plans included Christmas bazaars and a Chinese auction. Orders for the official Lawton flag and joy logs were noted, with upcoming seminars at the Design for Living room in the Southwestern Bell building. Oct 28 set for the next meeting and October designated as grants in aid contribution month.

Altrusa Club Lawton Fred Mallon S. J. MclIntosh Edna Hill Memorial Hospital McIntosh Springfield Anastasia Lane Altrusa Southwestern Bell Telephone Gore Mallon Ways and Means Altrusa International

Dental Wives Meet For Coffee At Fort Sill

The Fort Sill Dental Wives group gathered in Fiddler's Green for coffee and a welcome to four new members. Mrs. C. A. Farrell wife of the new commander presided as plans for the year were discussed. The group set monthly coffees for the third Wednesday. About 30 attended as Mrs. Farrell poured.

Fort Sill C. A. Farrell U.S. Army Dental Detachment T. R. Watts W. E. Gandy S. G. Hyde Farrell

Homemakers Elect Officers

Sterling Special reports the Homemakers Sunday School class of Sterling First Baptist Church elected officers for the coming term. Mrs. David Jones remains class teacher. president Mrs. Walter Rankin. vice president Mrs. Bert Melrose. secretary Mrs. Ralph Harper. devotional Mrs. Hugh Hoard. reporters Mrs. Ralph Harper. group captains named for Mrs. Leon Coleman, Mrs. Roy Cook, Mrs. Orville Lambert and Mrs. Hugh Hoard.

Sterling Sterling First Baptist Church Chester Liles David Jones Walter Rankin Bert Melrose Ralph Harper Hugh Hoard Sam Braly Leon Coleman Roy Cook Orville Lambert

Two Entertain Officers Wives With Coffee

The Fireside room of the Officers Club hosted a Wednesday morning coffee by Wives of Officers of the Sth Battalion 30th Artillery. Hostesses were Mrs. T. A. Tolsley and Mrs. Pearson Por ter. Attending were Mrs. William A. Decker, wife of the brigade commander, and Mrs. FE H. De Saussure, wife of the 9th group commander, plus numerous other officers spouses.

Sth Battalion 30Th Artillery T. A. Tolsley Pearson Porter William A. Decker FE. H. de Saussure D. F. Jones A. J. O'Donnell J. D. Watkins Carl Kincheloe Fred C. Smith Robert Wallis Jerry Bates W. Robecker John F. Wilson Richard Graves James Haas William Rigney

Wives Attend Buffet-Dance At Fort Sill Event

Officers of the 3rd Target Acquisition Battalion 26th Artillery and their wives gathered in the Artillery room of the Hotel Lawtonian for a buffet and dance. Lt. Col. Herbert W. Krueger presented baby cups to CWO and Mrs. Koren and to CWO and Mrs. Perkins. Newcomers Capt Garrett B Farrell Jr and Capt Perry E Peters were introduced. Miniature cannons were given in farewell to several officers including Lightner Llorens-Montero Polk Robertson Windgassen Koren. Shrimp, meatballs, cheese and crackers plus chile con queso were served.

26Th Artillery Lawtonian Herbert W. Krueger CWO Lawrence P. Koren Richard H. Perkins Garrett B. Farrell Jr Perry E. Peters L. C. Downs Army Robert S. Robertson Fort Benning Dean L. Windgassen Fort Sill Windgassen Cwo Koren Alaska Koren

Why I Need An Education Theme at Cache F H of A

The Cache high school chapter of Future Homemakers of America met in October with the theme Why I Need An Education. Lajuanna Logue led the meeting as president with devotion by Virginia Hull and a group song led by Linda Glandon. A panel on the importance of education was led by Jeanette Coody with Cuba Pagano Linda Blake Flora Woos Linda Logue Karol Maloy Jessie Price Verna Tanner Richard Lockart and Johnny Runyan participating. A skit by Penny Barkley Susie Wolf and Rosemary Stone entertained about 50 attendees. Verna Tanner reported Open Door to the Future from National Teen Times. Initiation of new members installation of officers and a sub district officers meeting were discussed.

Cache High School Future Homemakers of America Lajuanna Logue Virginia Hull Linda Glandon Jeanette Coody Cuba Pagano Linda Blake Flora Woos Linda Logue Karol Maloy Jessie Price Verna Tanner Richard Lockart Johnny Runyan Penny Barkley Susie Wolf Rosemary Stone Teen-Times

Young Matrons Hear Speaker at First Christian Fellowship

The Young Matrons group met Tuesday night at Mrs. Bob Hollis home 4611 Atom. Mrs. John Hume led the business meeting. Mrs. Clarence Thomas spoke on Choosing the Proper Kindergarten for Our Children. Eleven members attended including Mrs. Bell Benton Hevelone Pohly Simpson Skrdile Warkentin John Logan Hume Hillis.

First Christian Women's Fellowship Bob Hollis Atom John Hume Bill Logan Clarence Thomas Grant Bell Paul Benton Dan Hevelone Glen Pohly Fred Simpson Joe Skrdile Jim Warkentin Sue John Hume Logan Hillis

Social Calendar Highlights for Thursday and Friday

Community events listed for Thursday include gatherings by Mary Swartz Rose club at 2901 Bell and the Greater Lawton-Fort Sill Arts council at Fort Sill. Medical assistants meet at 1202 Arlington, ABWA at Hotel Lawtonian, and Legion auxiliary game night. Friday features Iris Garden club meetings at 805 Parkview and 814 Columbia, plus VFW 1193 games night at 926 S Second.

Comanche County R. E. Cagle Melton Meek Arlington New Frontier ABWA Lawtonian Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Lowery-Whitehead Post Legion Lawton-Fort Sill Aauw Lawton High School Iris Garden Club Kelly Hillis Parkview Charles Brooks Columbia VFW S. Second

Beaver Valley Club Holds All Day Inspirational Meeting

ELGIN Special Mrs Hall Harney hosted the Beaver Valley Inspirational club at her Fletcher home for an all day gathering. Lorene Twineham gave the invocation for lunch and a club quilt was embroidered with members names.

Elgin Hall Harney Fletcher Beaver Valley

Do As You Want This Time Abby Advice Column

Abigail Van Buren answers readers on etiquette questions. A relative asks about wedding invitations and gifts. a reader questions reciprocity among single friends. a newcomer causes concerns by sharing intimate details about others. Abby advises to go or gift only if desired and notes that gift etiquette is optional.

Abby

Square Dance Event Draws Forty Seven Attendees

The Square Toppers club hosted a square dance at the American Legion hall with forty seven participants. Fourteen guests included Mr and Mrs Gus Mathis and Mr and Mrs Jerry Dykstra of Roberts Montana and others from San Jose Wakita Fort Sill and Law ton.

Square Toppers Club American Legion Hall Gus Mathis Jerry Dykstra Roberts Mont Dan Lumley San Jose Calif Winston Yarbrough Chickasha George Plahn Wakita Bill Burk Fort Sill Bob Hutchings Jackie St. Clair Pat Poindexter Lawton Charles Barwell Kelly Sewell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Mary Burns Jones Tommy Lewis Flavis Besett Buck Hervey OME Furnishings Couture Natural Ranch Mink Sill Mary Swartz Rose Club J. R. Gordon Bell Greater Lawton Arts Council Arts and Crafts Center Currey and Miner Roads Beaver Valley Club Harney B. R. Stephens Elmo Henson Myrtle Windle Art Harney Carroll Cook Hulda Ackert Leona Cable Minnie Cheens Ida Cline Bill Hulen Joe Eise Beauticians S.W Oklahoma Beauty School Sheridan Road Abigail van Buren Beverly Hills Sealy Wolverton Cp Base Marylin Miller Cosmetics Edna Hennessee Owurer Sal Dwine Cache Rd Dial Sockwell Pianano and Organ CO Baldwin — Hamilton Howard Pianos Baldwin Organs Wolverton’s N. Sheridan Road Wacker West Lee Blvd Lee Blvd Lacy Hickory Inn Steak House Gore EL Kansas City U.S. Choice Lakeview Liberty Cache Road Little Lake Crisco
Search Courier

Search the Lawton Constitution Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Lawton Constitution?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication