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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1972
Page
7
Dear Abby rounds up readers with a cheeky tale of a carnival kissing booth from last summer. A secretary’s note reveals a married worker at the fair, and Abby weighs whether a thrill can be one sided. The column also covers a nephew hair deal, and escalator safety tips from Manchester Connecticut.
The article explains that while rooms often feature straight lines forming squares and rectangles, using curves and varied shapes such as oval tables hexagonal surfaces or drum style lamps can prevent a space from feeling too square. It advises including rounded mirrors and curved furniture to create visual interest.
A dense list of dozens of groups including USC Junior Miss Bren da Hunt event at 1918 Pollard and multiple Beta Sigma Phi and Epsilon Sigma Alpha activities. Notable venues include Museum of the Great Plains Fort Sill Clubhouse and Security Bank Building Civic Room. Many 7:30 p.m. starts.
The Lawton African Violet Society met at 2718 N 25th with Mrs Ben Williams presiding. A Halloween theme appeared in decorations and members wore costumes as hostess gifts were given. Happiness boxes were sent to Mrs Wilma Fansler and Mrs G W Server. Guest Mrs S W Johnson attended.
Lawton Assembly No. 55 of the Order of Rainbow for Girls met in the Masonic Temple to welcome four new members Miss Valerie Christi Tom Miss Dianne Flint Miss Cindy Denney and Miss Brenda Catlett who presided as worthy advisor. Jayne Studebaker led the Rose Ceremony as forty members attended with guests including Mrs. Ralph Linck and several Catlett Gilmore Swain and Lewis family members.
The TCAD luncheon at the Fort Sill Officers Club featured fashion models and hairstyle demonstrations. Hostesses included Mrs Kenneth Enger and Wives of Officers in the Field Exercise Division. Mrs Richard Wildrick presided as guests such as Mrs Peter Killeen and Mrs Albert Slucher attended.
The Red River Valley Square and Round Dance Association hosts a fall festival this Saturday at Square Dance Land in Wichita Falls Tex. Gary Shoemake will call the evening. Round dancing with Mr. and Mrs. Norman Teague begins at 7 p.m. The grand march starts at 8 p.m.
Members of the Helping Hands Group at the Comanche County Center for Handicapped Children met with Mrs. Bill Lewis presiding. Plans for the annual bazaar on Saturday November 4 at the school were finalized with 15 civic church and social groups from Lawton and Fort Sill sponsoring handmade items for sale to support the school. A luncheon runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thirteen members attended.
The Sweet Pea Garden Club met at Mrs. W. T. Miller home with Mrs. Chester Willet as president. Members heard an Ecology program and were reminded of the bazaar profits for Elm er Thomas Park landscaping and voted to donate to the Mattie Beal fund. Thirteen members attended with Mrs. Means of Lawton Garden Council as a special guest.
The Comanche County Legal Secretaries honored Mrs. Allen at a Ramada Inn luncheon. Rex J. Givens spoke on Business Law as Mrs. Emmert announced Mrs. Larnie Allen will transfer to another chapter. Fifteen members attended with guests Miss Lee Hoffman and Mrs. Bobby Cagle.
The Andrew Jackson Elementary School PTA met with Mrs. Charles Robertson presiding. Highlights included a Christmas shoppers night planned for Dec 7 and a state PTA convention trip to Oklahoma City from Nov 28 to 30.
Elgin Chapter Future Homemakers of America members joined the sub district three FHA rally at Cameron College Lawton. A panel of three married couples discussed FHA Looks At Married Life. Guests included Mary Conrady Wakita state FHA president Marta Buie Eakly state vice president of music and recreation. Local delegates named candidates for office and assisted by Denise Mansel Elaine Cantrell and Pam Mitchell. Other Elgin attendees were Marilyn Counts Barbara Doggett Kay Cunningham Elizabeth Tate Ronna Bernard Mrs O C Tate and Anna Ryan advisor.
The New Frontier Chapter of the American Business Women's Association met in the Rose Room of Hotel Lawtonian with president Mrs. Billy G. Harmon presiding. Guest speaker Mrs. Dale Davis presented "The Perils of Jean." New members welcomed included Mrs. Robert Martin and Miss Pat Rose. guests were Mrs. Robert Keleher and Mrs. Dale Davis. seventeen members attended.
Tabitha Guild of the Holy Cross Lutheran Church held a come as you are meeting in the church. Rev Ben Veit led devotions with Mrs Ciochetti and Mrs Vogel leading lessons. Eighteen people attended as hosts and guests were announced with LWML zone rally notes.
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