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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1955

Page

5

Elks To Dedicate New Lodge Building Tuesday Evening

The Lawton Elks lodge No. 1056 will dedicate a new $25,000 brick lodge at 6 p.m. Tuesday with Don Drumm announcing the plan. Duncan lodge No. 1446 will conduct initiation for seven new members and Earl McClosky will preside as grand exalted ruler. A 7 p.m. dinner follows, with a dedication dance planned for Saturday September 17 featuring Bobby Burns and his orchestra.

Elks Lawton Elks Lodge No Don Drumm Duncan Lodge No Earl McClosky el Reno Bobby Burns Phil Francine Washburn Drumm Elks From Duncan

Fund Directors Review two Budgets Monday at United Fund

Lawton Fort Sill United Fund directors hold a special meeting Monday at 3 p.m. in Room 415 Koehler building to review the 1955-56 allocations for two agencies the Heart Association and American Cancer Society as they seek larger grants. Cancer Society requested 6148.40 but received 3940. Heart Association asked 5000 but got 2060.

Lawton-Fort Sill United Fund Board of Directors Oklahoma State Heart Assn Oklahoma American Cancer Society United Fund Koehler’ Building Cancer Society United Fund Board The Heart Association Latha Prosser Oklahoma City Lawton Lawton City T. D. Nicklas Lawton Burton

Hospitality Club Honors Members on Birthday Night

Mesdames Emma Ackerman Helen Newby and Carrie Hylton were birthday honorees when Hospitality club members met in Emma Ackerman s home at 8 p m Friday Carrie Hylton was co hostess Marie Fletcher presided and reported on the regional meeting in Tulsa Edna Webb spoke on the state meeting in Sapulpa Refreshments were served by the hostess Others present were Willie Benford Lillith Sullivan Jer lene McCowan Alice Steadman Ruth Shaw Emma Sims Viola Jefferson and Florence Patterson

Mesdames Emma _ Ackerman Helen Newby Carrie Hylton Hospitality Club Emma Ackerman Marie Fletcher Tulsa Edna Webb Sapulpa Willie Benford Lillith Sullivan Jerlene McCowan Alice Steadman Ruth Shaw Emma Sims Viola Jefferson Florence Patterson

No Bluejeans For Girls In This Coal Field City

In Logan West Virginia several high schools in the coal field ban blue jeans for girls in classes with a school spokesman saying the policy aims to teach proper attire after graduation girls will wear dresses. Chapmanville high opposes the rule permitting jeans for long walks to school.

Logan W. Va West Virginia Logan School Chapmanville High

Fort Sill Scouts Schedule Fall Meeting

Fort Sill Boy Scout Troop 83 invites old members to a 7 p.m. fall meeting in the Boy Scout Hut near the Teenagers Pool, Fort Sill. Lt. Col. Dean E. Painter, troop committee chairman, says the event aims to recruit new members and showcase Scouting opportunities. Adults wishing to help are also welcome.

Fort Sill Dean E. Painter Col. Painter

Emerson Elementary elects Judy Warkentin as council president

Judy Warkentin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ted Warkentin 509 Gore has been elected president of Emerson Elementary School Student Council. Mel Black is vice president Jacqualine Benningfield secretary representatives include Glenn Cummins Carlo Jo Vanis Barbara Lyons Kathy Dayton Juanita Baker Harry Walker Ray Holloway Carl Crane. The council meets weekly and aims to teach democracy through student participation under guidance.

Judy Warkentin Ted Warkentin Gore Emerson Elementary School Mel Black Jacqualine Benningfield Glenn Cummins Carlo Jo Vanis Barbara Lyons Kathy Dayton Juanita Baker Harry Walker Ray Holloway Carl Crane Monta Collins

Red Cross Blood Program milestones since 1948

The Red Cross Blood Program has procured over 14 million pints of blood since 1948. About 7.5 million were for civilian use and 6.5 million for national defense.

Red Cross Blood Program

Rental ad for refrigerator range and washer in Philadelphia

From WOLVERTON ELECTRIC and APPLIANCE customers can rent a refrigerator range or washer for 148 dollars at 1302 Sheridan Rd. Php 181 Php 8120. This compact listing advertises appliance rental with contact details and price.

Wolverton Electric and Sheridan Rd

Oklahoma lawmakers study statewide college fee hikes

Oklahoma City Rep. Charles Norris asked the Legislative Council to study general fee increases across Oklahoma colleges and universities. He noted the Legislature must decide final fee levels, not the Regents board, as four year colleges raise caps and junior colleges lift maximums.

Lawton Constitution-Morning Press Se- Legislative Council Oklahoma City State Legislative Council Oklahoma Colleges and Universities Charles Norris Tishomingo Norris Board of Regents For Higher Education Oklahoma A&m College University of Oklahoma

Tobacco Use Across Chalkmas Tribe Sparks Health Concerns

Nearly all Chalkmas tribe members in southeastern East Pakistan smoke tobacco. Native leaf is used by children as young as four years, highlighting early exposure and potential health risks.

East Pakistan

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