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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1947

Page

5

Beta Mu ESA Convention Plans In Lawton Oklahoma

Beta Mu chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha continues plans for a two day ESA convention in Lawton hosting southwest Oklahoma district chapters from Anadarko Chickasha Clinton El Reno Enid Frederick Oklahoma City Sayre and Waurika. Delegates arrive for 1 30 p m Saturday activities include registration a dinner and dance with national head Robert Palmer as keynote speaker.

Beta Mu Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority ESA Oklahoma Lawton USO Anadarke Chickasha Clinton el Reno Enid Frederick Oklahoma City Sayre Waurika Midland Hotel HE. Robert Bob) Palmer Loveland Cola Avis Hewett Allingmberaary Tleyte Old South Wichita Mountains Quanah Parker Camp

Five Degrees Are Conferred By Rebekah Lodge

Monday night the Rebekah lodge at the OOF hall conferred five degrees on Mesdames May Bar clay Earlene Spoon Marlie Mae Ward Willie Baeton and Eulene Weatmoreland in a regular 8 pm meeting led by noble grand Mrs Elsie Cowley with district deputy Mrs Carrie Waldron presiding Two visitors Mrs Hilda McGuire Altus and T Sgt Buttgen Pacific Grove Cal were welcomed and ice cream was served during social period

Rebekah Lodge OOF Elsie Cowley Carrie Waldron May Barclay Earlene Spoon Marlie Mae Ward Willie Baeton Eulene ‘Weatmoreland Hilda

TEL Class of Calvary Baptist Elects Officers

The TEL Sunday School class at Calvary Baptist church elected officers at its regular monthly meeting on the church lawn. Mrs Ola O Dor was named president with Mrs Bob Creagle as first vice president and Mrs Laura Shaffer as secretary. Other officers include Mrs Ola Austin as school chairman and Mrs B D Pret as devotional leader, with Mrs O T Taliaferros as teacher. Refreshments followed for attendees including Martha Kidd J B Terrell Catchings Lola Roberts Maybelle Roberts Mathews Roy Cooper Prichard A E Cook Elva Stephenson and Molle Leonard.

Ola O'Dor TEL Calvary Baptist Church Church Bob Creagle Laura Shaffer Ola Austin Xool B. d. Pret O. T. Taliaferro Martha Kidd J. B. Terrell Catchings Lola Roberts Maybelle Roberts Mathews Roy Cooper Prichard A. E Cook Elva Stephenson Molle Leonard

Social Calendar of Local Clubs and Meetings

Tuesday listings show a busy social calendar with Elks Lodge, Plymouth guild, Lawton Garden Sub Deb club, Lydia circle, Beal Heights church, LBA club, Sigma Phi sorority, USC reading room meetings, IBEW auxiliary, Ready-to-Help HD club, Schubert choral club, Premier club event, Frisco Friendship, Busy Bee needlework, and USO activities. Thursday includes Schubert rehearsal and Premier club events, Friday features Pansy unit garden club, American Legion hut gatherings, and several homemaking clubs.

Elks Lodge Roy Dunning Cecil Green George Hutchins Dean Phillips Plymouth Guild of Wiest Eitional Church Anna Dureell Lawton Gar Pat Witzel Lydia Circle Beal Heights Presbyterian Church Perlor Lillian Halbfielsch Wa Hostosa LBA Dorothy Avera Columbia Butu Omicron Bola Sigma Fhi USC Mra Ed Reed Mes A. Sandera Schubert Choral Club Mary Lavinia Young Ma DeMalay Williams’ Orchestra Frisco Friendship Club C. V. Rickert McKinsey Busy Bee Club Omery F. Cowley South 16 Fuemibasa Hpsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority USO Pansy Lawton Garden

Ree Demons Dermothes Beauty Demonstration Call

The Tedesa beauty program praised as the only cosmetic accepted by the House of Science invites demonstrations. Call for appointment at Lucille's Beauty Shop, telephone 3082.

Tedesa House of Science Lucille

Party Given In Buchwald Home In Faxon Community

A large gathering was hosted at Mr and Mrs Rudolph Buchwalds Faxon community home by their children Ayalyn and Rudolph Jr. Guests attended, music and singing with guitar selections, cake and punch served, and many local residents listed among attendees.

Buchwald Faxon Rudolph Buchwald Childiran Ayalyn Rudolph, Jr Mill Berthren Frances Rhodes Gladys Rhoades Betty Joe Quickle Mary Jean Wyatt Betty Goodin Glade Stair Mildred Stair Jean Pepper Pauline Edling Mildred Howell Dorothy Howell Lavita Rathell Betty Mac Rathell Jaoyce Smoot Archelle Martin Adelene Martin Opal Mac Wade Ann Reid Mia Vera Steelman Mraara Call Rupe Gene Cac In Maurlee Wyatt Forest Rhodes, Jr Eddie Phillips Relph Capshaw Harrison King Robert Hotwell Thurman Marshall John Trussell Herbert Moran David Rothell Huston Crowder Alfred Crowder Bill Lawrence Harold Cunningham Edward HI Albert Madman A. T D. Quiclde B. L. Starr James Richarson George Cox David Lee Wohktaheush Gary Topathy Billy Joe Williams Bobby Pepper Donald Lee Buchward Alan Mr Andt Bil Bachwald Ohildtean Wilane Dacraryy Mid Uoreat Mhodes Glenn Colberty Nada Reid Johanna Buchwald

RKG Sorority Plans Sept 22 Spread and Rummage Sale

The Rho camera sorority met at 7:30 p.m. in Miss Pat Wolverton’s home to review plans for a Sept 22 spread for members and pledges led by pledges and new president Miss Joan Gartrell. Tentative rummage sale plans were also discussed as refreshments followed a business meeting attended by pledges Nancy Click Mary Larrance Ruthie Larrance Janet Moses Geree McCurdy Nancy McCrory Iona Swingon and Inokie Richardson and other members Jackie Burnam Jan Gartrell Helen McCain Helen Claire McCrory Toy Waller Melda Williams Twelin Jarvis Mrs Bull Dixon and Mrs Lee Woods.

Joan Gartrell Mamborn Rho App Cam Milgses Nancy Click Mary Larrance Ruthie Larrance Janet Moses Geree McCurdy Nancy McCrory Iona Swingon Inokie Richardson Jackie Burnam Jan Gartrell Helen McCain Helen Claire McCrory Toy Waller Melda Williams Twelen Jarvis Bull Dixon Lee Woods

Newlyweds Honored With Shower For Pauline Byrd Pettijohn

Newly married Elmer Pettijohn and Pauline Byrd Pettijohn were honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Johnny Edwards. The event featured games, opening of gifts, and refreshments, with a long guest list including Mr. and Mrs. Jamie Black, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Chatham, and many Pettijohn relatives, ending with a charivari that night.

Elmer Pettijohn Johnny Edwards Pauline Aye Byrd Jamie Black Lester Chatham Coy Overall T. B. Robinson Dave Pettijohn O.T. Pettijohn Familly Ste.nn Halthooule D. M. Moody W. H. King Gien King D. M. Byrd E. T. Hawking J. ©. Carter Ramage Dow Joyce Ida Pettijohn N. L. Pettijahn Walter Burns George Hulsey Moble Farrell Mary Boynton Rey More Mooni Meg Clyde Leaver Loy Fine Tom Pettijahn George Pettijohn Bill L. Sayre F Woodhouse Frank Stamper Cecil Carble Ralph Wright L. Powers J. Morris Phillips Harold Plummer June McCosh Viola Porter Lavelle Pettijohn Janell Pettijohn Geneva Pettijohn Jerry Mansel Verna Bell Hoover Daviline Byrd Reva McNeil Getha McNeil Audrey Ansow Mowry Kenneth Zacharias Chynde Byrd Leroy Byrd Tom Pettijohn Dale Pettijohn Arthur Pettijohn Lloyd Christian Charivari Inter

Mrs Emery Cowley To Be Hostess To Busy Bees

An anleday meeting and covered dish luncheon will be held Thursday in the home of Mrs. Emery F Cowley at 1002 South 16 by members of the Busy Bee club. Each member is asked to bring her needle and Shimble to work on the quilt being made by the club.

Emery F. Cowley South 16 Busy Bee Club

Lawton Beauty Parlor Reducing and Normalizing Salon

Local beauty parlor in Lawton advertises reducing and normalizing services at 220 22 South Third Phone 13.

Lawton

Postnuptial Event Honors Mrs Pat Woods

Mrs Fran Byars hosted a postnuptial gathering for Mrs Pat Woods, former Mrs Macel Wasse prior to her wedding, with a ship themed bouquet, kissing well gifts, and yellow and white decor. Mrs Earl Austin and Mrs Ilrft Autry led games. ice cream and cake were served as guests, including many local names and those who sent gifts.

Francon Byars Pat Woods Macel Wasse Earl Austin Ilrft Autry Abnova Aktonding Meadanins Wrank I Weal Frank Stanley Anta Gentry P. Boyd Smith Roy Maynard Walter Nunn Perry Mass M. A. Hollingshead W. M. Weigley M. J. Washenberger F. Smith Guy Sparkman W. A. Cleland H. G. Biles Chester Born Chris Lauresen Bob Reeger Lily Stafford Mesdames C. C. Clements C. B. Haire H. Trout A. L. Stringer Joyce Pannell Ray Noble J. B. Larkins Fal Pilla Cont Baker Grorga Hah Wal Colulastiare Harry Watla Hastings

Morris Family Hosts Supper for Congressman Toby Morris

Congressman Toby Morris and Mrs. Morris were honored at a lawn supper hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Harry T. Miller at 904 Gore. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Bennie Stephens, Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Gilbert, and Mr. and Mrs. John F. Thomas Sr. and Jr. The buffet meal featured fried chicken and homemade ice cream.

Toby Morris Mra. Morris Harry T. Miller Gore Bennie Stephens R. L. Gilbert John F. Thomas John F. Thomas, Jr

McKenzie Family Returns From East Vacation

Mr and Mrs Lester McKenzie and daughter Marjorie Sue have returned from a three week trip to the East, chiefly Washington DC and New York City. They visited nine states en route and stayed with Mr and Mrs Austin Rouse in Weekington.

Mel Lester McKenzie Marjorie Sue Washington, D. C New York City Weekington McKennzie Austin Rouse

Thompson Joyner Sept 5 Wedding Announced

A wedding reported to have taken place on Friday September 5 in Wichita Falls Texas united Miss Card Thompson and Cpl James Joyner. Rev H Grounds officiated at the home ceremony with attendants Miss Mildred Brooks and Cpl Delanc Thornhill. The bride wore a purple suit and red rose corsage while the groom is stationed at Fort Sill. The couple will live in Rawton while the bride works at Anus hospital and Wart gill assigns the groany.

Wichita, Falls Texas Card Thompson Hilda James Joyner Wort Smi H. Grounds Mildred Brooks Cpl Delanc Thornhill Fort Sill Rawton White Une Bride Tam Nitte AL Anus Hospital Ube Groany Wart Gill

Birthday Dinner Honors Multiple Birthday Anniversaries

A birthday dinner was given Sunday by Mrs. J. W. Watts at her home honoring Mrs. Dora Shambley and J. W. Watts. Shambley marked her birthday anniversary while Watts celebrated his first anniversary. Several gifts were exchanged. Guests included Mrs. Glen Watts and daughter Glenda Mane of Cache, Mr. and Mrs. Snakey Holden of Saddle Mountain, and Mr. and Mrs. Claude Holden with daughter Patricia Ann of Cement.

J. W. Watts Dora Shambley Shambley Mr. Watts Glen Watts Glenda Mane Cache Snakey Holden Saddle Mountain Claude Holden Patricia Ann Cement

Simple Home Fat Loss Plan With Banex Mix

A promotional home remedy claims four ounces of Banex Concentrate mixed with grape juice in a pint bottle, two tablespoonfuls taken twice daily, will rapidly reduce fat across the body and restore slender curves with a money back guarantee if results are not seen. The ad emphasizes quick, dramatic changes and improved vitality.

Bonnett Family and Others Listed by Cache Cement

Mr and Mrs Hallie Bonnett and children Mr and Bils Alf Watts and children Buford Norma Jean J R Richard and Mery Russell Mayne Bonnett and Patsy Dupler all of Cache and Bobbie Petty of Cement are noted.

Hallie Bonnett Mr. and Bils Alf Watts Buford Norma Jean J. R. Richard Mery Russell Mayne Bonnett Patsy Dupler Cache Bobbie Petty Cement

Surprise Party Honors Mrs. R. T. Baker at Cache

Cache GA girls hosted a surprise party for Mrs. R. T. Baker at Lillian Rogers’s home. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green Hetty Lois Dupler Thomas Green James Green and many local residents. Activities included refreshments and socializing among community members.

RT. Baker Cache Lillian Rogers Robert Green Hetty Lois Dupler Thomas James Green Brielle Genevieve Ford Jnn Sun Logan Betty Runnels Cherry Guthrie Mary Green Iley Rogers Edna Woodard

Guest Speaks To Vota Vita Class

William Hail Preston, youth evangelist, was guest speaker of the Romitar business session. The event was held at the home of Mya Everett Kelly in Upper North, Fort Sill, for Mes-

William Hail Preston Romitar Mya Everett Kelly Upper North Fort Sill

First Baptist Sunday School Guests Attend Meeting

Members of the Vote Wits Sunday School class at the First Baptist Church gathered for a session. Mrs June Quinn read the poem Building for Others after Mr Preston's tale. Attendees included Dr Al Tom Wiles pastor and his children Betty and John, with Mesdames Charles Martin Woody Towiles A Black Job Montegomary Robert Meecham A Tom Wiles and J W Pierce. Children Karen Quinn Vicki Jean Wiles and Sandy Black joined the gathering.

Bers Vote Wits First Baptist June Quinn Preston al ‘Tom ~Wiles Betty John Mesdames Charles Martin Woody Towiles A. ©. Black Job Montegomary Robert Meecham A. Tom ‘Wiles J. W

Servicemen Will Be Given Trip Through Wichitas

On Sunday September 14, servicemen are invited to a free tour of the Wichita mountains. Buses from Fort Sill will depart at 1:30 PM from USO Club. Destinations include Medicine Park, mountain lake areas, Easter pageant site, and Mount Scott summit. Rev A M Wo lek to address the group at the pageant site. Julian A Howard of Wichita Wildlife Refuge to discuss local wildlife and reserve work. The trip concludes with a free watermelon feast.

Wiehitr USO Fort Sik Medicine Park Mountain Lake Mount Scott A. M. Wolevk Julian A. Howard Wichita Wildlife Refuge

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Calvary Baptist Grand Rapids Colorback Co C Ave Pioneer Club American Legion Hut Better Homes Tlenannt Valley Beford Arnal Paradine Valley J. W. Lawson R. Deselle Howard Cabinet Coker’s Health Clinic Hubert Joe Green-Howenstine Motor Co E Avenue RKG Charles Beauty Salon All D Ave. Phono Emery Cowley McKenzie Dex Fe Fourth Street R. T. Baker Hewett D Avenue Kelly Chatham
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