Dear Abby column letters spark dating and weight advice
A reader asks about meeting a mysterious caller. Abby cautions against meeting until identity and origin are known and suggests monitoring the line. Other letters mock crying soldiers and advise a thin wife on health and weight, urging the husband to adjust concerns and suggesting a humorous take.
Mrs Alltizer Heads Board of Directors
Mrs. Louie A. Alltizer presides over the Lawton Fort Sill Branch of the American Association of University Women for the new year. An extensive executive committee and area representatives are named, with numerous chairs and liaison posts listed, and nine members attending a recent Ardmore area barnshop.
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Louie A. Alltizer
Lawton-Fort Sill
American Association of University Women
Elmer Ewing
James Cox
Mildred Ebisch
Kathleen Heinz
Liason
A. M. Mesada
AAM
B. J. Kushanek
Fort Sill
Lily Stafford
Museum of the Great Plains
Derington
Citizens Committee On Children and Youth
Division Area
Ardmore
Elliot
Hines
Elva Page Lewis
Leta Mae Smith
Alitizer
Bonnie Paine
Helen Carney
Odease Locke
Helen Hackett
Luau Honors Sill Battalion Officers and Wives
Officers of the 2nd Howitzer Battalion 36th Artillery and their wives attended a Polynesian luau at Lt. Col. Douglas P. Harper’s Fort Sill home. The event celebrated battalion officers who completed Exercise Swift Strike ITI with lanterns, candles, and a tropical menu featuring Hawaiian punch and Polynesian dishes.
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36Th Artillery
Douglas P. Harper
Harper
N. Chickasha
Fort Sill
Married 70 Years: Love Must Be Constant Says Wife
ST. PLACIDE Quebec AP Josephine Guay, 84, and Epiphane 90, mark 70 years of marriage built on unwavering love. They attended a mass with 140 descendants, recalled losses of 13 of 17 children, and plan a second honeymoon perhaps to Quebec City.
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ST. Placide
Quebec
Josephine Guay
Josephine
Epiphane
Lac-Au-Foin
Quebec City
Pink and Blue Shower Honors Mrs. Wood
Mrs. I C Wood was feted with a pink and blue shower at Mrs. W C Smith’s home. Hostesses included multiple community members as gifts presented in a bassinet and guests gathered around a central display as they celebrated the honoree.
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Wood
I. C. Wood
W. C. Smith
Carl Duggan
Arthur Roberts
L. B. Caldwell
Fern Boatman
Ada Perkins
Joseph Pullen
G. D. Pilcher
Gene Wilkins
Elvin Chaney
Morton
Arthur Self
J. N. Bledsoe
Wayne Chambers
W. C. Clift
Ola
Roland Esmon
W. Lt. Edwards
Frank Pfeffer
L. B. Marcum
C. C. Christian
Bob Koehler
Fred Koehler Jr
Minnie Karnes
Raymond Pierce
Herschel Warren
Virgil
Johnson
Cranfill Family Reunion Beholds Large Turnout in Lawton
Children of Mr and Mrs Ed Cranfill and their families gathered in Lawton for a Cranfill reunion hosted by Ed Fritz Jr Mary Ruth Carol Ann and Leisa. Attendees included Mr View and Carl Cranfill as part of the extended family gathering.
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Ed Cranfill
Ed Fritz Jr
Mary Ruth
Carol Ann
Leisa
Mr. View
Carl Cranfill
Lawton
Time For Change In Home Decor This Fall
Fall signals a shift in home decoration with National Interior Design Month. The field has over 25 000 practitioners in the United States and a yearly furnishm ents market around a billion dollars. Interior designers work on rooms, ships, offices, and even auctions, offering services from slipcovers to full home renovations.
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United States
7 Gray
Interior Society of Designers
Arturo Pini di San Miniato
National Society of Interior Designers
Scotts Host Celebration for Battery Officers and wives
Lt. Col. W. W. Scott and Mrs. Scott presided at a celebration marking the successful completion of battery tests. Officers of the Firing Battery and their wives attended, with guests Maj. E. B. Flaig, Maj. Matthew Lamar Jr., Capt. Edwin Hearn Jr., Capt. Donald Tucker, Capt. Elmer Naber Jr., and numerous Lt. and Mrs. guests. Centerpieces featured snapdragons and carnations. a cake bore the inscription Congratulations to the 6th of the 12th.
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W. W. Scott
Scott Hele
E. B. Flaig
Flaig
Matthew Lamar Jr
Lamer
Edwin Hearn Jr
Donald Tucker
Tucker
Elmer Naber Jr
Naber
Frederik Lynn
Johnnie Richardson
Charles Valliant
George Kent
Dennis McNamara
Mrs Swanson Honored At Surprise Shower Event
Mrs Gene R Swanson was feted Monday night at home 104 S h as guests assembled by Boulevard Christian church women. Guests included Mrs John Settle and many others. coffee for 5th Missile Battalion wives set for Wednesday at Mrs Carroll B Russums home. Old Settlers club plans 7 pm meeting with new officers to be elected and bus tickets for State Fair on Sept 26.
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Gene R. Swanson
S. H
Boulevard Christian Church
John Settle
Albert Settle
Vernon Field
Boyd Hoskins
Bill
Bill Davenport
Morse
Bruner Lee
Harold Wilson
Bud Stapp
Ted Thomas
Oria Oe
Old Settlers Club
Museum of the Great Plains
P-TA Board to Meet at 9 30 Thursday
Andrew Jackson P TA executive board will convene at 9 30 a m Thursday inside the school. Chefs Only group reports no women in the Order of Good Cheer which meets monthly to sample members recipes with meals prepared by male members and twice yearly they invite their wives for tips.
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Andrew Jackson P-Ta
Reception for 34th Brigade leaders at Hughes home
Commander and Mrs. Hughes hosted a reception for 100 officers of Headquarters and senior brigade officers and their wives. The simple elegant refreshment table featured white linen and crystal, with red and blue candles and autumn asters. Special guest Col. (Ret.) Neal W. Harper and Mrs. Harper attended, longtime brigade friends. Newcomers introduced included Lt. Col. Harry O. Amos, Brigade S-3, and Mrs. Amos.
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William M. Hughes
34Th Brigade
Neal W. Harper
Harper
Harry O. Amos
New Brigade
S-3
Amos
Social Calendar Highlights From Local Groups
First Presbyterian Couples Club hosts dinner in the church Fellowship Hall at 6 30 p m Sub Deb club led by Lewanne Johnson meets at 2921 Euclid 7 30 p m Rho Kappa Gamma sorority with Miss Susan Bandy at 2208 Crosby 7 30 p m Wives of officers of 5th Missile Battalion 41st Artillery hold monthly coffee with Mrs Carroll B Russum at 6108 N 46th at 1 p m Carnation Camp 3069 Royal Neighbors of America with Mrs C C Weatherford at 1410 Arlington 7 30 p m Junior Service League luncheon and meeting at Westside Golf and Country Club at noon Lawton Cosmetologists Association meets in the Civic Room of Security Bank and Trust Col at 7 30 p m
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5Th Missile Battalion
Dist Artillery
Carroll B. Russum
John S. Miller
First Presbyterian Couples’ Club
Church Fellowship Hall
Lewanne Johnson
Euclid
Rho Kappa Gamma _ sorority
Susan Bandy
Crosby
41St Artillery
Carnation
Royal Neighbors of America
C. C. Weatherford
Arlington
Westside Golf and Country Club
Lawton Cosmetologists Association
Security Bank and Trust
Williams Family Vacation Highlights Northwest Tour
Mr and Mrs Robert E Williams Eddie and Mrs Williams mother Mrs Ed Gartrell completed a four week trip visiting Salt Lake City Boise Portland Seattle Victoria Vancouver Banff Calgary Glacier Yellowstone Grand Teton and Denver. They met with the Top club of New York Life Insurance in Canada and noted a Russian sable at home wear collection suitable for formal indoor use.
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Robert E. Williams
Eddie
Glacier
Yellowstone
Grand Teton National Parks
Denver
Colo
Eye appeal for a baby meal boosts appetite
A study notes infants respond to color and presentation in meals with brighter textures and shapes. Parents seek visually appealing options to encourage feeding while ensuring safety and nutrition.
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