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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 03, 1947

Page

4

First Methodist WSCS Opens Fall Session With New Officers

Lucile Creswell Potter reports the First Methodist church Woman's Society of Christian Service held its initial fall meeting with about 65 members. Nominees proposed Mrs. A W Langston for president and a full slate of officers. Rev Don Harrel outlined Crusade for Christ aims and a forthcoming seminar. John C Hobbs appointed church office secretary. Lorena Pete’s resignation noted.

Woman’s Society of Christian Service First Methodist Church A. W. Langston Bruce Henick Don Harrel Guy Robertson Alma Barre 8. J. Bryant B. W. McMahan George Page Marvin Bickatt Guy Nelson H. W. Powell C. J. Bilegood H. Ben Turner John Seaman W. M. Pauly D. J. Porter Elmer Ewing C. HE. Young John C. Hobbs Lorena Pete Ray Hoble Circle 1

OES District Local Chapter Hosts Friendship Night

All District 32 chapters including Devol Elgin Fletcher Randlett Temple and Walters meet Lawton chapter Friday Sept 6 at 8 pm for Friendship Night. Mrs Roy Hooper district deputy requests representation from each chapter as traveling Friendship Bible of Mrs Coke Witt is presented. Initiation of two candidates and altar draping for Mrs Sara Zak. Special solos by Miss Carol Allen. Refreshments after with committee Mrs Austin Parker Mrs James Dale and Mrs Myrtle Boyett.

District 32 Order of the Eastern Star Lawton Devol Elgin Fletcher Randlett Temple Walters Roy Hooper Friendship Bible Coke Witt Sara Zak Carol Allen B. L. Sherwood Austin Parker James Dale Myrtle Boyett

June Blaylock Honors Friends

Miss June Blaylock entertained a group of friends Saturday night at her parents home, 1405 Gore, with a scavenger hunt followed by refreshments. Hostess served cake and punch to Misses Ollie Belwich Jean Craddock Billie Cowley Audrey Askew Virginia Doye and Messrs. Gene Elkins Bill Sexton Raymond West Arthur Pettijahn Charles Hann Philip Hann and Richard Doye.

June Blaylock R. M. Blaylock Gore Ollie Belwich Jean Craddock Billie Cowley Audrey Askew Virginia Doye Gene Elkins Bill Sexton Raymond West Arthur Pettijahn Charles Hann Philip Hann Richard Doye

Houston Visitors Feted With Holiday Outing

Houston visitors honored during a family outing in Craterville Park. Mr. and Mrs. Terry McCracken and daughter Mavis Draws with son Sonny joined relatives for entertainment and a picnic. Other attendees included multiple McCracken families and guests Mrs. Raymond Poe and the Schultz family with daughter Neema.

Terry McCracken Mavis Draws Sonny Houston Texas Craterville Park C. QO. McCracken Jack Chenley Freddie Larry A. J. McCracken Chester Jim McCracken Bobby Harold James Billie W. O. McCracken Jimmie Raymond Poe Gatenville Texan Schultz Neema Jana aRaymond Sims

Layette Shower Feting Mrs. Cecil Labude Hosts Guests

Mrs. Cecil Labude was honored at a layette shower hosted by the Sunshine Home Demonstration club at Mrs. Jones Andros home. Milas Gladys Ma ria Rhodes led the guest book follow by gifts and refreshments. Attending were Mesdamen Forrest Rhodes Raymond Carson Q C Livingston Thurman Carnon Kent Flinn L H B Baker Gus Labude Mary Marlowe and Miss Frances Rhodes. Children present included Lynda Labude Judy Mark and David Livingston. Those sending gifts unable to attend were Mesdames Floyd Langston Shubert Lewis Fred Anderson Oscar Parka Faxon and Mise Joanine Lewis Lawton

Cecil Labude Sunshine Home Demonstration Club Lynda Lasbude Judy Mark David Livingston Mesdames Floyd Langston Shubert Lewis Fred Anderson Oscar Parka Faxon Mise Joanine Lewis Lawton

Sherwood Family Relocates to Rush Springs

Mr and Mrs Buford L Sherwood and son Eugene Linn move from Lawton after six years at 804 Monroe to Rush Springs where they will establish a home. Mr Sherwood opened a business called Sherwood Motor Service after purchasing a leasehold there weeks ago.

Buford L. Sherwood Eugene Linn Lawton Monroe Rush Springs Mr. Sherwood Sherwood Motor Service

Sanders Family Reunion Held At Loyd Home In Snyder

A reunion of the Sanders siblings of Snyder and their families met at Mrs. G. R. Loyd’s Loyd home in Snyder. It was the first gathering in 11 years with members from Arlington Lawton Amarillo and Washington DC attending. The day featured reminiscences a family dinner and group photos.

W. N. Sanders Snyder G. R. Loyd Mr. Loyd Arlington Loyd P.H. Alspaugh L. HE. Reglater W. D. Sanders Eldo Rene Frederick Vernon Ellise Pattie Cordell Earl Jackson Lawton Sanders Amarilla Texas J. P. Sandarn Washington D. C Herbert Dickson

Mrs. D. Elrod Hosts Beal Heights Circle Study

Mrs. D. Elrod hosted the Beal Heights Presbyterian church circle at her home Tuesday night. Mrs. Bill Stephens led the Bible study with the 11th 12th and 1ath chapters and Mrs. Bill Gross presiding over a brief business session. Refreshments followed for Mesdames Bill Hathcock Douglas Moody Jay Strawn Jack Lawson Cecil Lawson and Leon Darden.

Matthew Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Donald Elrod Bill Stephens Bill Gross Bill Hatthcock Douglas Moody Jay Strawn Jack Lawson Cecil Lawson Leon Darden

Election of officers and social calendar events

Social calendar for WHONESDAY through Friday lists meetings and gatherings. Highlights include officers election for the Order of Rainbow for Girls at 7:40 p.m. in the Masonic hall, a bridal shower for Miss Barbara McCulstion at 7:30 p.m. at 813 Euclid, and various club activities such as Willing Workers, Carolyn Hunt breakfast, Friendship Night for District 32, Triangle HD club, Iris unit of Lawton Garden clubs, and the USC north room meeting.

Order of Realhbow Masonic Hall Barbara McCulstion Barbara Glass Euclid Willing Workers HD Club Carolyn Hunt Club Mra Louis Yarmuk District 32 Order of Eastern Star P. m Maszonte Temple Lavwton Obs Triangle HD Club A. McCathren Iris Unit Lawton Garden Clubs North Room USC

Westminster Circles Form For Women’s Work at Church

Westminster Presbyterian plans two women circles named Naomi and Esther to meet in two groups. Meeting at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at Mrs. J. Owen’s home 1512 Lake featured a Bible lesson from Matthew 14 and refreshments. Attendees included Mrs. Gene Snider president and several members plus two guests.

Westminster Presbyterian Church Qwen Lake Naomi Esther Dresss Luther Carter BE. Jackson Veda Jackson Gene Snider Vestal Long Glenn. A. Roe E. W. Kirkpattick Dale Pollock Roy Moyer W. J. Roper Rey Burt

Personal Shower Planned for Barbara McCuistion

A forthcoming personal shower honors Barbara McCuistion as part of a sequence of family events. The celebration highlights expected guests and local hosting arrangements tied to the bride’s recent engagements.

Kennard Ensley Vows Read Thursday Night

Out of town guests arrive for the wedding of Miss Patsy Kennard and Robert Hugene Ensley to be solemnized at 6 p.m. at Beal Heights Presbyterian Church. The pastor Dr L L McCutchen will officiate. The bride is the daughter of Mrs Grace Kennard of Summit and the groom is the son of Mrs Ruby Enamy and K H Ensley of Summit. Guests include Mr and Mrs W M Atkins and others from Wenoka.

Patsy Kennard Robert Hugene Ensley Beal Heights Presbyterian Church L. L. McCutchen Jriles Grace Kennard Summit Ruby Enamy Boil K. H. Ensley W. M. Atkins H.R. Alkins W. D. Weston Wenoka Clyde Wills Mary Frances Willis

Barbara McCuistion Wedding Shower Preview atHome

Miss Barbara McCuistion bride elect of Atha Hugh Walr Jr is set for 7:30 tonight as Barbara Glass hosts a personal shower at 81a Buctid. Also promoting a free Dermetics beauty program demonstration by Lucille's Beauty Shop with phone contact 8062.

Barbara McCuistion Atha Hugh Walr, Jr Barbara Glass House of Science Lucille

Mrs B Cohee Shower Honoree From Inyatte Gathering

Mrs L P Morrison hosted a shower at 306 Park for Mrs Bob Géhee of 303 Park with games and opening gifts followed by refreshments for a list including Mrs J A Tillerson Mrs K W McCune Mrs M M Wells Mrs C L Hight Mrs F C Helms Mrs Glenn Ammen Mrs Lonnie Cox Mrs Jud Simmons Mrs Inez Fuller Miss Essie Boone Mrs Tom Pope and Mrs Ruth Thomas.

Bob Géhee 303 Park L. P. Morrison 306 Park J. A.tillerson K. W. McCune M. M. Wells C. L. Hight F. C. Helms Glenn Ammen Lonnie Cox Jud Simmons Inez Fuller Essie Boone Tom Pope Ruth Thomas

Iris Unit Plans First Fall Meeting This Friday

Mrs. Ben McKenzie presides as Iris unit of Lawton Garden Clubs schedules a 3 pm Friday gathering in the USO north room at Fourth and B. All members urged to attend. The note also mentions a Rebekah Nodge meeting with IOOF drill practice following regular business.

Ben McKenzie Iris Lawton Garden Clubs USO Fourth Rebekahs Opal Japp Elsie Cowley Rebekah Nodge IOOF

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