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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 12, 1955

Page

5

Social and Charity Meetings Flow in Lawton Bishop Casady Area

A dense schedule lists Bishop Casady guild events and several women’s auxiliaries hosting meetings at St Andrew’s church VFW post 1193 and parish house. Activities include movie night, ritual practice, regular meetings, and supper gatherings with host couples and officers from Beta Sigma Phi, Rebekah lodge and more.

Bishop Casady Guild St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church Woman’s Auxiliary Hawaii Joe C. Martin Eno Hallman Eugene Heinz Women’s Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW S. Second Department of Lawton Woman’s Forum N.A.E. Plemmons A. Xi Tau Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Floyd Kennedy Jr Euclid Larrance Tank Corporation Plant East B. Messrs Mesdames White Topethy Ross Ewing E. N. Gayle Lawton Rebekah P.m First Presbyterian Couples Club Scotland William Forsyth Earl McCullough Mesdames Forsyth Robert DuFour

1950 birth statistics predict 2050 survival rates

Statistics show about 400 of every 100 000 U S babies born in 1950 are projected to reach the year 2050, highlighting long-range life expectancy patterns and demographic expectations.

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Newlyweds Honored At Post-Nuptial Courtesy in Fort Worth

The Dan Waldings were feted at a post-nuptial reception Saturday night hosted by Andrew Crosby Jr. and wife in the Crosby home at 301 N. 29th. About 106 guests attended from 8 to 10 pm after the couple’s Aug. 20 wedding at University Christian Church Fort Worth. The bride Ruthe Craine, daughter of Estil Harrod Shawnee, and groom son of Mrs. J. D. Walding, are now residents of 79 N. 24th. Family and friends, including Mrs. T. C. Patton of Oklahoma City, greeted guests and assisted with decorations and gifts. The catering featured pink and white carnations, wedding bells, pink tapers, and pink and green cakes with punch and coffee served from silver. Key attendees included Eunice Gantt of Dallas and several local relatives and friends.

Dan W. Walding Andrew Crosby Jr Crosby Walding Las Vegas Nev West Coast Chapel of the Good Shepherd University Christian Church Fort Worth Tex Ruthe Craine Bell Estil Harrod Shawnee Joseph Daniel Walding J. D. Walding T. C. Patton Oklahoma City Andrew Crosby Sr Eunice Gantt Dallas Mesdames Wayne A. Smith R. L. McCrory Darlene Andrews J. Willard Johnson FE. J. Ramey

District Wesleyan Service Guild Seminar In Lawton

Members of the seven Wesleyan Service guilds of Lawton Methodist district will assemble Tuesday night at the First Methodist church for a district WSCS seminar hosted by the First Methodist guild. Miss Lillie Mae Frazier will preside and Miss Helen Hackett will act as president in absence. Speakers include Mrs. Walter D. Ford Sr. of Lawton and others from Oklahoma City Frederick Chickasha and Randlett. Devotional will be by Mrs. E A Watson. All Lawton Methodist guilds urged to attend the district seminar.

Noble Grands Club Alice Young 1910 Avenue Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW S. Second Fred Robrecht Anadarko First Presbyterian Church Ray Keegan William Forsyth Lawton Garden Club M. E. Olmstead Val Frakes Kappa Kappa Iota McMahon Foundation Furman Lowry Glenn Dillingham Mary Sunday School Central Baptist Church Dewey Callahan Kingsbury First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service Charlie Young Ash A. W. Langston Maple Trenton Porter Atlanta H. M. Tilton Euclid Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Carol Best Arlington Better Homemakers Home Demonstration Club K. W. Snider Beal Heights Presbyterian Women of the Church Fannie Cox Park M. Tague Charles Adams S. Sixth E. M. Pruden Anna Slobodny R. S. Ward First Christian Women’s Fellowship Centenary Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service J. G. Anderson Oak E. D. Garrison Laird Elmer Bauman Lawton R. Grant Mangum Sr N. 16Th R. E. Vickery Crosby Eldon English Tom Stanton Terry Condrey Wesleyan Service Lawton Methodist District First Methodist Church First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild Lillie Mae Frazier First Methodist Guild Helen Hackett Woman’s Society of Christian Service Ers WSCS Walter D. Ford Sr Oklahoma Paul Morell Oklahoma City W. A. Elsner Frederick Charles Bowles Randlett C. A. Bumgardner Chickasha E. A. Watson Wesley Methodist Church

Birthday Compliments For W H Brown At Surprise Party

In observance of his birthday anniversary W H Brown was complimented at a surprise party held by Mrs Ellis Shirley and Miss Jennie McCutcheon at the Ellis home 1311 A. The 7:30 p m event featured gifts along with cake canasta games and floral decorations. Attendees included the honoree s wife Ellis Shirley Ninnevah and a large gathering of friends and neighbors.

W. H. Brown Ellis Shirley Ninnevah Roy Simpson Duncan Byron Lasater David Ray Allison M. B. Howard Jess Percival Eula Baty Warren Baty Ruby Bennight J. L. Bigbee Telia Helms

PTA BroadCast Set For 6 45 P M Today

Lawton Parent-Teacher Association Council sponsors a regular weekly broadcast announced by radio chairman Mrs. Tom Lansden. The 15 minute program will be on station KSWO tonight at 6 45.

Lawton Parent-Teacher Association Council Tom Lansden Council Radio KSWO

Six Winners Named At Club Show Critique

Sweet Pea Garden club held a flower show critique at Westminster Presbyterian church with Mrs Ezra Baker winning for outstanding arrangements. Blue ribbon winners included Mrs W W McCaskill mass Mrs Baker fine mass Mrs R D McCaskill crescent Mrs Dewey Callahan one flower and Mrs Pete Dove miniature. The event featured judges Mrs George Thorpe and Mrs Guy Wilson with hostess Mrs Jim Becer and president Mrs W W McCaskill leading a brief business period.

George Thorpe Petunia Garden Club Guy Wilson Rose Unit Westminster Presbyterian Church W. W. McCaskill Mass Baker R. D. McCaskill Crescent Dewey Callahan Jerry Mustain L. E. Oliver Jack Reese Clarence Thomas Lindsey Whitten

P-TA Calendar Open Meetings Across City Schools

The list shows Monday PTA and P-TA gatherings at various schools with 7 30 p m start times. Programs include get acquainted sessions nursery provided panel chairmen and officers safety education and organizational meetings.

Wilson Emerson Parent-Teacher Association B. C. Swinney Taft Garfield Wes Miller The Oklahoma Highway Patrol Jefferson Pta Whittier P-Ta Douglass Andrew Jackson B. C. Swinney School Grover Cleveland

Unity Rebekahs Confer Degrees at IOOF Hall

Unity Rebekah lodge No 121 conferred degrees on Mesdames Harry Jenson and Glady Baker during a regular 8 p.m. meeting at the IOOF hall in Lawton. Presiding were Mrs Ray Young and Mrs Tommie Hartline. transfers welcomed Jessie Smith and Norma Davenport. Oklahoma Theta Rho Girls assembly planned for Lawton in 1956. youth committee urged to meet Sunday at 3 p.m. to plan fundraising. refreshments served. about 30 attendees including visitors Nellie Schne burger and Brooks.

Harry Jenson Glady Baker Unity Rebekah Lodge No IOOF Ray Young Noble Grand Tommie Hartline Jessie Smith Walters Norma Davenport Oklahoma City John Brooks Oklahoma Theta Rho Lawton Nellie Schneeburger Helen Rebekah Lodge Brooks Lawton Rebekah Theta Rho

Vows Pledged In City Church In Elgin

Special report from Elgin states Rev. James Corner read vows for Miss Betty Jean Burd and Cpl. Alford Palmer at Calvary Baptist chapel Lawton. Bride from Sterling, groom son of Mrs. Ollie Palmer Roxboro. They plan Roxboro home after Sept 20 Army release. FHA mortgage note adds context.

Cpl Herald Dilly Meadville Sterling High School Homemakers of America Roxboro High School Jefferson Lawton Cpl. Palmer Roxboro

Prenuptial Shower Honors Bride-To-Be Lura Nell Rush

Lura Nell Rush bride elect of Bernie Stott is celebrated at a prenuptial shower hosted by Mrs. Bill McNeal in Columbia Street home from 8 to 9 pm Co hosts were Mesdames Alton Cox and Sam Braddy. Parents listed are Mr and Mrs A A Rush and the Stotts. The couple plan to wed Friday September 23. Floral centerpiece featured a miniature bridal pair and favors, with green and white decorations and a white satin guest book.

Lura Nell Rush Bernie Stott Bill McNeal Columbia Alton Cox Sam Braddy A. A. Rush Arlington Jess Stott Kinyon Clarence Soper Braddy J. W. McCullough MckKinney, Tex H. M. Bartgis Weatherford

Shower Fete Honors Area Woman in Cache Event

Union Valley Home Demonstration club members hosted a personal shower for Mrs. Kenneth Kern at Mrs. James Cook home in Cache. After a display of gifts, refreshments were served. Gifts came from Mesdames Dave Barker A P Daubenspeck John Dykes Reuben Hollander Cora Hollander Alta Harmon Everett Kern O F Kern C M Lee Albert Logue Mesdames O P Langdon C E Logan Carl Livingston Chuck Morgan Woodrow Miller Clay Miller Ode Runnels Acie Schlumbohm Esther Sartan Chuck Smith Noel Wade Frances Winn J M Worley.

Kenneth Kern Union Valley Home Demonstration Club James Cook Cache

Square Dancers Elect Officers

Hayden Berryhill heads the new slate as president at an 8 p.m. Saturday Roddy Kilowatt Square Dance Club meeting in the Public Service building home service auditorium. Outgoing president Fred Jennings led the business period with guests present. Other officers include F. F. Holland er vice president Ira Lanman secretary and Clarence Mynes Jr. treasurer.

Hayden Berryhill Roddy Kilowatt Square Dance Club Home Service Public Service Company Fred Jennings F. F. Hollander Ira Lanman Clarence Mynes Jr

Kappas Discuss OU Rush Results

Members of the Fort Sill Lawton alumnae club of Kappa Kappa Gamma met for a luncheon at Mrs. Philip G. Brown's quarters to discuss the University of Oklahoma fall rush results. Mrs. Brown, president, led the 1 pm meeting and invited all area alumnae to join. Attendees included Mesdames Blackburn Kilpatrick Pollin Straight Trankley Turner Van Dall Williamson and others.

University of Oklahoma Fort Sill-Lawton Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority Philip G. Brown Upton Road Fort Sill Brown Kappa Kappa Gamma Donald

AIRWAY COFFEE: mellow Brazilian whole bean blend

AIRWAY THE whole bean coffee offers a mellow Brazilian flavor. Fresh roasted at the point of purchase, AIRWAY promises a smooth taste with no harsh notes. Available in a yellow bag at SAFEWAY for quick pickup and real coffee enjoyment.

Airway Coffee Safeway

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