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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1954

Page

16

Club Elects Officer Slate After Initiation

Mrs. Glenn Becker hosted a Mary Swartz Rose session in which four new members were initiated Whit Ozier Jess Sherrod Wesley Mc Kinzey and Sam Stein. Mrs Jim Recer heads the officer slate set to take office January 1 with E L Godwin and other officers. Members also worked on crafts after the demonstration by Mrs Kaspereit.

Glenn Becker Fort Sill Blvd Mary Swartz E. L. Godwin McKinzey

Auxiliary Benefits Net From First Cerebral Palsy Coffee

The first benefit coffee for Cerebral Palsy fund was hosted at Mrs. Clark Campbell’s home 1116 Lincoln. Sponsored by the Veterans of Foreign Wars post No. 1193 auxiliary, the event drew members and guests including Mesdames Million, Allison, Trosine, Elmer, Martin, Pruitt, Magyar, Stedman, R Roach, Nash, Taylor, Jeannet, Thompson, Dexter Nash, and Sgt Trosine, Sgt Campbell, and John Nash.

Clark Campbell Lincoln Deward Stringer Columbia D. D. Roach N. 24Th Mesdames Sam Million Ray Allison Ernest Trosine H. E. Elmer Eston Martin Roy Pruitt Fred Magyar Carl Stedman Green Brogdon Dexter Nash A. Taylor Paul Jeannet Thomas Thompson Roach Sgt Trosine Sgt. Campbell John Nash

Wild Pentstemon in Oklahoma Valued by Eastern Society

A Wichita Mountains Wildflower Garden club meeting in Meers discussed the American Pentstemon society’s efforts to develop the species for garden use. Mrs. Wayne Rowe highlighted Pentstemon grandiflorus and Cobaea Beardtung, noting many species have medicinal values and that soil tests aid successful replanting. The gathering also praised local publicity and programs from regional clubs.

United States Oklahoma Wayne Rowe Wichita Mountains Penistemon American Pentstemon Society

VFW Auxiliary Supper Follows Covered Dish Event

The VFW post No. 1193 held a covered dish supper at the VFW building 926 S. Second followed by games. Attendees included John Edwards Herbert Young Melvin Phelps H L Honeycutt Alfred Maples Lyle Smith and others with their spouses and families.

VFW S. Second Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No Messrs and Mesdames John Edwards Herbert Young Melvin Phelps H. L. Honeycutt Alfred Maples Lyle Smith D. D. Roach D. K. Roach J. W. Rumbarger James Sanders Clark Campbell and Sons L. W. Colman Johnny John Schlachtan A. J. Koval Ernest Cummins Paul Marburger Lillie Mae Fults Beatrice Koval R. C. Waggoner L. S. Stevenson Glen, Terry Thomas Cummins

Prospective Tea Hosted by First Baptist LL Sunday School

The LL Sunday School class at First Baptist Church hosted a prospective members tea in the church parlor. Hostesses Mesdames Tom Davis and H. M. Stannard led prayers and devotionals, with Nettie Pippin showing slides from Europe and several members and guests in attendance.

First Baptist Church Tom Davis H. M. Stannard Nettie Pippin Europe Mesdames C. C. Clothier M. B. Dickson Estelle Telford Mesdames E. P. Bilbrey Walter Shirley Madie Carter W. H. Thorne R. B. Telford W. R. Ray L. S. Eckles C. W. Thacker Inez Palmer Ethel Lanman Ed Barnes John Conner Mattie Wilson W. L. Casey E. F. Wilkie T. A. Tooms

Tax Study Course Slated At OCW Chickasha

First meeting of a tax study group organized at Oklahoma College for Women in Chickasha is scheduled for 7 30 p m Monday Oct 25 Fred Gardner a professor of commerce at OCW announced A two hour session for eight weeks will be held One hour college credit available Those attending will study sales tax social security taxes and recent income tax changes Members of the Southwest Chapter of Oklahoma Society of Certified Public Accountants cooperate with OCW on the course.

Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Fred Gardner Wf Commerce OCW Southwest Chapter of Oklahoma Socity of Certified Public Accountants

Camp Fire Girls Attend Church of Their Choice Sunday

Camp Fire girls in Lawton and Chattanooga will attend religious services this weekend as part of the Membership March. Families worship together to emphasize the spiritual value of shared prayer and to honor the Camp Fire Law seven precepts. Clergymen will recognize the girls in attendance. The Membership March runs from Sept 13 to Nov 30.

Camp Fire Church of Lawton Chattanooga Val Wagner

Forget-Me-Nots Elect Officers

Mrs. W. A. Martin was elected president of the Forget-Me-Nots at a 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Retired Service club. Other officers named include Mrs. Joe Tregilgus as retiring president, Mrs. J. L. Bigbee as vice president, Mrs. J. R. Tomes as secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Elizabeth Maddox refreshments chair, Mrs. C. A. Best social chair, and Mrs. Tregilgus child welfare chair. A guest, Mrs. Elizabeth Morgan, attended along with members and several listed guests.

W. A. Martin Joe Tregilgus Retired Service Club J. L. Bigbee J. R. Tomes Elizabeth Maddox C. A. Best Tregilgus Elizabeth Morgan W. O. Farley J. M. Kuhn J. H. Lindsey W. G. Harris Artie Joy Cc. Marer

Sfc Hill’s Family Announces Birth of Son in Germany

Mrs J W Hill announces birth of a son to Sfc and Mrs James W Hill in Lordstall Germany. The mother Ramona Powel from Lawton is also daughter of Sgt Belcher who awaits return from Trieste. Mrs Belcher of 1723 Ash has word from Nancy France of the event.

Sfc J. W. Hill W. C. Belcher Ash Nancy France James W. Hill Lordstall Germany Mrs. Hill Ramona Powel Lawton Sgt. Belcher Trieste

Horton pledges Delta Upsilon at Oklahoma University

Lawton high school graduate Charles Gail Horton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charley Horton of 916 Columbia, has been pledged by Delta Upsilon at the University of Oklahoma Norman where he is a freshman pre med student.

Charles Gail Horton Lawton Delta Upsilon Social Fraternity University of Oklahoma Norman Charley Horton Columbia University

Pansy Garden club meeting at Mrs. Sasser home

Mrs. S. Sasser hosted the Pansy Garden club at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at 1401 S Seventh. Mesdames James Dale and Luther Carter attended as guests. Mrs. Marshall Clements spoke on flowering shrubs and the hostess on growing pansies. Mrs. John Scott led the business period with Mrs. I. J. Kensell assisting. Refreshments were served to eight members.

James Dale Luther Carter Pansy Garden Club Stanley Sasser S. Seventh Marshall Clements John Scott I. J. Kensell W. E. Biesterfeld James Gibson Lee Kemp James Watson

Joyce Ikard Named FTA Vice President

Miss Joyce Ikard of Cyril will serve as vice president of the Oklahoma College for Women chapter of the Teachers of America this year. She is a sophomore student and the daughter of Mr and Mrs Jim F Ikard.

Joyce Ikard Cyril Oklahoma College For Women E Teachers of America Jim F. Ikard OCW

NCO Wives Club Luncheon At Fort Sill

Mesdames Stokes Yarbrough and H R Barthel hosted the NCO Wives club weekly covered dish luncheon at the NCO Open Mess Fort Sill. Hair styling by William Hopkins and cosmetics demo by M B Capshaw followed. Guests included Mesdames D F Icenogle and D W Simpson.

Mesdames Stokes Yarbrough H. R. Barthel NCO Wives Club NCO Open Mess Fort Sill William Hopkins M. B. Capshaw Mesdames D. F. Icenogle D. W. Simpson J. L. Neff B. H. Russell Simuel Luke A. B. Whitehead R. O. Breckenridge Edward Davison John C. Lowery F. W. Harden C. H. Himes H. C. Waterbury N. Markastomas

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