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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1963

Page

13

Post-Nuptial Shower Fetes Cache Pair

A post-nuptial shower at Cache Methodist church celebrated Mr. and Mrs. Emmitt Ansell with a program including a reading by Mrs. Lauderdale and a vocal solo by Mrs. Opp erade. Guests wore yellow spider chrysanthemums corsages and refreshments followed the gift-opening segment assisted by the couple's mothers.

Cache Cache Methodist Church Emmitt Ansell J. T. Coody T. E. Lauderdale C. A. Sims Leo Donaldson Lee Hastings Bob Kirk Garnet Hull Jim Ash Carl Jackson Auba Jane Huddleston Ralph Taylor John Robinson Elmer Woodard Fred Fleming Herbie Colvin Wilma Hollander Perry Runyan H. A Doc) Caldwell Emmitt Long Prentice Richards Finis Duggins Charley Sanders Don Hawthorne R. N. Opperade Fleanor Overstreet George Roth Glenn Ansell Rob Kirk Feuther

Calvary Baptist WMU Circles Hold Tuesday Meetings

Two Calvary Baptist WMU circles met Tuesday in the church fellowship spaces. Circle 1, led by Mrs. Leroy Kuehling, placed flags on a world map to show missionary locations and heard prayers from WMU president Mrs. W. G. Brumley. A social hour honored Mrs. J. H. Hayes's birthday. The young women’s circle, presided by Mrs. Darrell Spencer, studied WMU origins with guests and refreshments.

Calvary Baptist WMU Leroy Kuehling John Mehefko W. G. Brumley Robert Willis L. J. Cloud Samuel J. H. Hayes Hayes Bill Craig Spencer Helen Gilmore Wendell Peden Bob Johnson Karen Bradley

FHA Chapter Hears Reports at Monday Meeting

Eisenhower Future Homemakers of America met Monday night Glenda Roscoe led the devotion and a group of officers reported on the district rally held at Duncan October 12 A representative from Donna Hennessee Beauty Shop demonstrated cosmetics with Roscoe as the model Guests and hostesses were listed and 91 members attended.

Eisenhower Future Homemakers of America Glenda Roscoe Kathy Myers Cheryl Steadman Debby Boren Shirley Hughes Teddy Gjellum Carolyn Brox Wanda Redwine Roscoe Duncan Fdna Hennessee Beauty Shop Miss Roscoe J. B. Clemons Karen Clemons Richard Robbins Dean Boren Davie Walker Robert Philips Hubert Standridge Miss Hughes Maria Colon Rita Ragon Beth Ochler Mary Erbacher Linda McDonald Gloria Stewart Brenda Taylor Jamie Yarbor Jeanie Porter Frances Kay Barbara Tuck Susie Gomez Mary Piper Marsha Penrod Robert Cook Dane Maddox

Reaper Class Hosts Thanksgiving Party at Sterling Church

Sterling First Baptist Reaper Sunday School class held a home party for members including Mrs. John Melver as hostess. Mrs. Doyle Helm led the business session and Mrs. Howard Stotts organized games amid a progressive dinner and social hour with refreshments provided to a list of attendees.

Don Alexander C. E. Cross Ray Mantooth Otis Davies Ted VanWinkle

Polo Club Harvest Hoedown Open With Western Flair

Officers of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 36th Artillery and spouses hosted a Harvest Hoedown at the Polo Club with western decorations mystery name tags and square dancing. Guests included Lt Col Douglas P Harper newcomers Lt and Mrs Evaristo Izcoa Cruz Dr Richard Chapman and a long list of officers and their spouses. Farewell cannons honored Lt Daniel Frick Jr Lt William Meyer Lt Edwin Nobis Lt John Syer and CWO Gerald Brown.

Polo Club 36Th Artillery Douglas P. Harper Evaristo Izcoa-Cruz CWO Arthur Palmieri Richard Chapman Chapman Daniel Frick Jr William Meyer Edwin Nobis John Syer Gerald Brown Harper Lem Smith Duncan Vincent Tanzola Max Lord Jerry Merrill William Weske Henry Brandt Michael Budihas Joseph Grossi Robert Binkley John Bobbitt Robert Cillo Frank Forestiere Willard Hillegeist Joseph Nickens Bert Spivey Earl Holt

Aviation Wives Attend Luncheon at Officers Club

Aviation wives from the 54th Transportation Co gathered in the Artillery room for a luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. H. Smith and committee members Mrs. Jack W. Blien Mrs. Herman M. Lenhardt and Mrs. Elbert D. Haws. Ghosts and goblins themed decor and a comic fashion show entertained guests with prizes awarded to Mrs. Hammack Mrs. Hammack announced the November 12 luncheon in the Artillery room hosted by Wives of aviators from the 214th Artillery Group.

Officers Club 54Th Transportation Co W. H. Smith Jack W. Blien Herman M. Lenhardt Elbert D. Haws J. Y. Hammack Paul Paganno Joan Libro

Mrs Kelley Delivers Storage Lesson to HD Club

Members of the Home Economics club gathered at Mrs. Frank Turner’s southeast of Lawton Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. Clara Kelley as speaker on Storage Ideas for Better Family Living. The group planned a Halloween party for Oct 31 at the Flower Mound building and a PTA sponsored style show.

Home Economics Club Frank Turner Lawton PTA Flower Mound Frank Allison Tom Biles Fred Dove Hugh Allison Alpha Dossey Clarence Bott Leo Bott A. F. John Lyman John Janice Scott Frank Merritt Dennie Allison

Mrs Settle Hosts Women's Fellowship Meeting

Mrs. John Settle hosted the evening group of Women's Fellowship at her home 4505 Denver. Mrs. Bob Jepsen led the business session. Mrs. Bruner Lee taught the lesson Alma Mater City Style from Church Spires in City Skylines. Attendees included Mrs. Bill Haney Mrs. Ted Thomas Mrs. Elmer Buck Butler and Miss Victoria Nininger. The next meeting is planned for 7 30 p m November 19 at Thomas home 64 S 45th.

John Settle Denver Bob Jepsen Bruner Lee Bill Haney Ted Thomas Elmer (Buck) Butler Victoria Nininger Ig Thomas S. 45Th

Peace Garden Beautified by Cement Garden Club

Garden club members held a fall cleanup at the Peace garden with program leader Mrs. G. D. Petty. Afterward she and Mrs. John Atkison served refreshments to a list of attendees. It was announced the NCO Wives dinner planned for Friday evening has been canceled.

Cement Garden Club Peace Garden G. D. Petty NCO Wives Club

Wives Host Coffee for 3rd Target Acquisition Battalion

Wives of officers from the 3rd Target Acquisition Battalion 26th Artillery held a morning coffee at Mrs. Thomas A. Ralston’s Fort Sill home. Guests included several officers’ wives, with announcements of upcoming Christmas workshop October 22 at the Fort Sill Officers Club and a 12:30 luncheon for the 41st Group. The battalion set monthly luncheon shifts and calendar details for November.

26Th Artillery Thomas A. Ralston Knox Road Fort Sill Charles R. Weeks Perry FE. Peters George O. Hassell Charles F. Ebner Edward Yellowfish Artillery Officers Club Garden Denison’s Hardware William A. Schmidt Joseph W. Lewis Lewis M. Shriver Larry A. Shahan James FE. Hurlbut Edward C. Navage Henry C. Southwood Steve A. Porter Robert E. Reed Weeks Tyner Road

IBEW Auxiliary Installs Officers at Union Hall

Mrs. Robert Mitchell was installed as president of the IBEW auxiliary 1860 at a Union hall meeting. Others installed were Mrs. Melvin Jennings as vice president Mrs. Edgar Kranau secretary Mrs. Thomas Worth treasurer Mrs. Edward Graham historian and Mrs. Herschel Parsons parliamentarian Decorations included a jack o lantern with fall flowers Mrs Rex White was hostess.

Robert Mitchell International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Auxiliary Union Hall Melvin Jennings Edgar Kranau Thomas Worth Edward Graham Herschel Parsons Rex White

Traditional Christmas Workshop at Fort Sill

The Officers Wives club hosts a members only Christmas Workshop from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday in the Artillery room. Memberships can be bought at the door. Mrs. Robert Stegmaier chairs. decorations by Mrs. Hartung and Mrs. Kern.

Officers Wives Club Artillery Officers Club Fort Sill Robert Stegmaier Herbert Hartung Bernard Kern Edith Clyde McDonald Michael Juvenal James Benford Clara J. Kelley Della Robbia W. W. Scott Donald Lauzon James W. Totten

Wives of officers host fort sill luncheon

Wives of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion, 13th Artillery, gathered for a Thursday coffee at Mrs. R. E. Baugh’s Fort Sill home. Anise slices German spice cake and nutbread sandwiches were served as Mrs. G. E. Wright poured. The business session was led by Mrs. N. E. Bathorne.

13Th Artillery R. E. Baugh Lee Road Fort Sill G. E. Wright N. E. Bathorne Bill Fugitt Wright W. C Grover R. L. Jones J. A. Papernik P. D. McKinney J. F. Jablonowski F. C. Lester T. A. Sydes A. T. Brainerd

Treasure Hunt Climax at Pamela Needham Farewell Party

A party for Pamela Needham ended with a treasure hunt for a Midgi doll, a farewell gift. Hosted at Mrs. Claude Johnson’s home in Alva, the event featured pink and white decorations, pink favors, and ballerina plaques for the honoree. Attendants included Kathy Wyatt, Robin Pennell, Donna Shrader, Susan Gibbons, Carol Johnson, Frankie Ross, Norman Winters, David Torbett, Randy Worthan, Sandy Johnson, Gavin Sue Adair, Julie Bushart, Jo Ann Sieg, and Kimberly Jones.

Pamela Needham Bill Needham Alva Claude Johnson Atlanta Gueets Kathy Wyatt Robin Pennell Donna Shrader Susan Gibbons Carol Johnson Frankie Ross Norman Winters David Torbett Randy Worthan Sandy Johnson Gavin Sue Adair Julie Bushart Jo Ann Sieg Kimberly Jones

Personal Notes on Family Visits Across States

Mrs. G A Cunningham of 1610 Bell visits son Russell in Illinois to celebrate his birthday and will return Friday. Mr and Mrs Robert Haggard of 1904 Liberty return from Norman where they visited son Ronnie Thurman and Tracy. George Townsley and family hosted a Townsley reunion at 1109 Cherry. Roy Fray of Moberly and relatives visited. Townsley kin from Fort Worth and Altus were guests last weekend. Additional cousins Mrs Massie Lowry of Norman and Mrs Alice Howard of Fort Worth joined Thursday.

Robert Haggard Liberty Norman Ronnie Thurman Tracy George Townsley Cherry

Rebekahs Initiate New Members at IOOF Session

Rebekah Lodge 83 met in the IOOF hall with noble grand Mrs. L. W. Russell presiding and vice grand Mrs. Howard W. Greer assisting. A transfer admitted Mrs. Shirley Golden from Cyril, and Mrs. Opal McLain received formal initiation. Plans were made for a December 10 visit by assembly president Mrs. Elba Bay of Midwest City.

Goodwill Rebekah Lodge IOOF L. W. Russell Noble Grand Howard W. Greer Oklahoma City C. Everette Murphy Sovereign Shirley Golden Cyril Opal McLain Ray Allison Earl Wheeler Ed Tenopir J. B. Lucas Clifford Amero Kenneth Priest Floyd Miller Roy Pamplin Coy Suttle Jack Persinotti W. D. White Earl Bridges Nell Oe Martha Elrod Assembly Elba Bay Midwest City

Methodist WSCS Circles Hold Tuesday Sessions

First Methodist WSCS circles met in homes and church for devotional and lesson programs. Circle 1 led by Mrs. C O Whisnand with 13 members. Circle 2 hosted by Mrs. B Montgomery with 6 members and a guest. Circle 3 at Mrs. D L Wigington with 12 members and two guests. Circle 4 at Mrs. F W Hammond with 13 members and one guest. Circle 5 at the church with 10 members and three guests. Circle 6 at Mrs R T Currell with 12 members and two guests.

First Methodist Wscs C. O. Whisnand C. J. Crew P. O. Porter B. Montgomery Wesley Montgomery Carlita Shore Circle 3 D. L. Wigington Dearborn Robert Williams Orville Smith de L. Hinckley William Scearce F. W. Hammond Pollard Circle 4 Goldie Hobbs G. G. Goodier Esther Joyner Circle 5 H. A. Stroman Raymond Lewis Doyle Bigham Hinckley W. Dodd R. T. Currell D. E. Sparlin Bigham Blanche Henrichi

Town and Country Club Plans Thanksgiving Dinner

Sterling town hall meeting led by president Mrs Zetta Roth er drafted project plans and set a family Thanksgiving dinner for November 25. The club prize went to Mrs Ray Mantooth and attendees included Mrs Rother, Mrs Edna Turner, Mrs Beune Heston, Mrs Inez Waid, Mrs Ora Williams, Mrs Anna Hotter, Mrs Eva Miller, Mrs Murgie Ramsey and visitor Mrs Helen Mote.

Sterling Sterling Town and Country Club Town Hall Zetta Rother Anna Maude Jeffreys Ray Mantooth Mantooth Rother Edna Turner Beune Heston Inez Waid Ora Williams Anna Hotter Eva Miller Margie Ramsey Helen Mote

Neighbors Club Luncheon Near Elgin Hosts Make Cards

Friendly Neighbors club met with Mrs. Richard Schneer for a covered dish luncheon in Elgin Special. Mrs. Gordon Wolf gave the invocation. Attendees signed get well and sympathy cards. November meeting to be hosted by Mrs. C M Schroeder.

Jake Dunn Elmer McMahan C. M. Schroeder

Pakistani Guest Speaker At Centenary Methodist WSCS Meeting

Members of the Centenary Methodist WSCS met for coffee and a program. Mrs. C. J. Hanan led the session, Rev. Argus Hamilton gave the opening prayer, and Mrs. Shamim Farouqi of Pakistan spoke on Culture and Historical Background of Pakistan. A panel Q and A followed with the lesson The Maturing Church in Southern Asia. Guests included Mrs. Ernest Winter and Mrs. Florence Fly with Circle 4 hosting the tea.

C. J. Hanan Argus Hamilton Ernest Winter Shamim Farougqi Pakistan Farouqi Florence Fly Circle 4 W. W. Easley

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