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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1957

Page

8

Chattanooga Classes Name New Officers

Chattanooga high school begins the term with organized classes and elected officers. Senior class led by Ronnie Dreith as president with Ronald White as vice president and Juanita Hart as secretary treasurer, Nancy Perry as reporter. Junior officers include Mickey Green president and Steve Tosee vice president.

Chattanooga Sperelal Chattanooga High School Ronnie Dreith Chase Ronald White Juanita Hart Nancy Perry David Marlin Jo Meech Frank Muepker Mickey Green Steve Tosee Janice Bessemer Donna Weddle Gerald Gravlee Mary Jane Herwig Jack McCary Jin Jones Tim Winder Jerry Couch Wilma Buchwald Karen Taylor Barbara Carvall Ke Bessemer Bill Jones Timmy McCary Jo Winnerby George Stauffer Ed Mekford Laddie Roskam Sue Ann Kinder Jerry Washburn Johnnie Cartsinger Max Mapp Ed Winder Phyllis Smith Bill Goeringer Fred Krasser Larry Patton Kim Morrison Ed Kinder Diana Fisher Diane Patton Joy Beth Kinder David Bertholomew Sue Tenmysan

Club Welcomes 3 New Members

International club meeting in the civic room of Security Bank & Trust welcomed three new members Mrs. Ray Emery from Germany Mrs. Alexander Howie from Canada and Mrs. Armando Escalero from the Dominican Republic. Guests Miss Joanna Gee and Mrs. A. D. Jones were introduced. A former member Col. (ret) Charles Bethlen Galvay returned to Europe this past summer. A citizenship class set for Sept 23 at 7:30 p.m. was announced and coffee service followed.

McEeting of International Security Bank & Trust Company Gillett Griswold Ray Emery Germany Alexander Howie Canada Armando Escalero Dominican Republic Joanna Gee A. D. Jones C. S. McCuistion Charles Bethlen Galvay Europe MecCuistion G.K. Phillis T. A. Bailey McCuistion D. E. Farrer Geoffrey Jackson W. T. Thorpe Mesdames Thorpe Jackson James Ball A. A. Burton T. E. Bordet Richard Dominiak Arthur Gaona William Gavigan L. A

Housewarming Hosted for Sterling Family Leaders

Sterling special housewarming for Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Liles with friends gathering at their new home. Gifts were given, tents and refreshments provided. Attendees included Hayden Berryhill, Donald Liles, Bennie Olson, Bill Barnett, Joe Brantley, Bob Calahan, Ray Deeds, Fred Dunham, Inez Grantham, Laura Graham, Lee Green, John Henderson, J D Himes, A C Halkbrooks, Tillman Higgins, Hugh Hoard, Eugene Kendall, Bryson Lawson, Tommy Lewis, Alex Richardson, George Richardson, Nancy Summers, Mart Vaught, Herschel Wilburn, Lottie Yandell, Sam Braly, Darrel Bruce, Arthur Head, Richard Leary, Herman Leu and Whatley, plus several children.

John Henderson J. D. Himes A. C. Halkbrooks Tillman Higgins Hugh Hoard Eugene Kendall Bryson Lawson Tommy Lewis Alex Richardson George Richardson Nancy Summers Mesdames Mart Vaught Herschel Wilburn Lottie Yandell Messrs Sam Braly Darrel Bruce J. D. Henderson Arthur Head Richard Leary Herman Leu B. Whatley

Sooner Candies Square Dance and Local Meetings

Friday Social Calendar lists an American Legions hall gathering at Seventh and B Lawton hosted by the Daughter of American Revolution first fall meeting at 1 15 p m with Mrs Roy E Stafford and regent presiding. Fort Sill Medical Wives club dinner and square dance at Polo club 6 30 p m for members and husbands. Post nuptial shower for Mrs Philip H Grant formerly Erica Hammond 2 to 5 p m at 2006 Cheyenne with co hosts Mesdames Will C Austin R T Currell L M Fouts C A Wolverton Ralph Wolverton and Waggoner.

Lawton Conapier Pam Roy E. Stafford Lake H. W. Hallet Regent Medical Wives Club Fort Sill Polo Club Philip H. Grant Fuerica Hammond Waggonter Cheyenne Mesdaimnes Will C Austin R. T. Currell M. Fouts C. A. Wolverton Ralph W. Wolverton Waggoner

Area Teachers State Meetings in Frederick

Frederick host opens special meeting at Emerson school with Mrs Jessie Drumm as president outlining plans for the year. First fall session begins 4 p.m. with building representatives elected to chair the program. Meetings follow at Junior high November 13 Central grade January 29 and high school March 1 with listed hosts and representatives.

Frederick Jessie Drumm Frederick Classroom Teachers Association Emerson Bill Bryant Lucy Heard Central Grade Franchon Turnbull Whillier Ralph Faulconer Harrison Roe Halley Hopps Lawwell

Farewell Courtesy Given For Couple

Chattanooga special report notes a farewell courtesy for longtime residents Mr and Mrs E G Golf who recently moved to Lawton. A large group of friends gathered at the Chattanooga Baptist church with girls being presented the honorees and watermelon served on the church lawn.

Chattanooga E .G. Golf Lawton Chattanooga Baptist Church

Rotary Anns Set Monday Meeting at Hotel Lawtonian

Mrs. Pete Becker will show color slides from Europe during the Rotary Anns meeting at 12 15 p m Monday at Hotel Lawtonian Cancellations must be in by 9 a m Monday by calling Mrs Henry Welker EL 3 3720 Princess Margaret selects three colors for 1938 spring and summer wear for Canada US trip as announced by the British Colour Council meeting plans in Chattanooga October 6 at Davidson and October 21 in Haskell Tillman county ministers notes Bishop Angie Smith spoke at Centenary Methodist church in Lawton

Pete Becker Rotary Anns Lawtonian Henry Welker London Margaret Canada United States British Color Council Galway Mear Steak Sterling Henry Shreiner Shreiner Elmo Himes Lawton Angie Smith Oklahoma City Centenlary Methodist Church

OCW Schedules Saturday Courses for Lawton Area

Lawton residents may earn six hours per semester by taking OCW Saturday courses in Chickasha. Dean Dr Howard Taylor announced a 9 am Saturday meeting in OCW Administration building for enrollment and planning. Participants will choose courses meeting degree and teaching certificate needs plus general education options.

Lawton Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Howard Taylor OCW

Panhellenic Names Slate for New Officers at Meeting

Lawton Fort Sill Panhellenic held a Thursday session at Hillside Athletic Club to elect a new officer slate. Mrs A L Shannon president leads the slate with Miss Virginia Hendrick coordinating. New officers set to assume in October include Mrs Cycle Shelton vice president Mrs Jack Merritt secretary Mrs John Clabes treasurer Mrs Bill Johnson Lawton representative and Mrs W D Short Fort Sill representative. Twenty eight members attended at 12 30 p m for an informal period before the 1 p m luncheon hosted by the Delta Delta Delta sorority.

Lawton-Fort Sill

New Commerce Courses Slated On OCW Campus

OCW Chickasha campus plans new sections to handle heavy enrollment in one and two year secretarial programs. Dr. Fred Gardner notes the one year course runs 45 weeks with five winter semesters plus a summer session. The two year program spans regular winter sessions over two years and enrollment is up 50 percent from last year. Each student is placed in courses to meet individual needs.

Oklahoma College For Women Chickasha Fred Gardner OCW Commerce Department OCW Gardner Con Parison

Church Of Christ To Begin Meetings In Chattanooga

CHATTANOOGA Special report: San Angelo Texas minister M R Phillips will speak at a September 16 to 25 series for the local Church of Christ with Jack Hendry in charge of singing and Billy Cawthon announcing the schedule. Meanwhile Marines Dalton Peters and David Ogden on 10 day leave visit family in Chattanooga. Capt Brady Brown Fort Sill addressed Frederick Christian Men's fellowship. Eighty new desks arrive for seventh grade rooms at the local school.

Chattanooga Davidson Billy Cawthon Jocal Church of Christ Cathe Church Haskell Tillman County Chatanouga M. R. Phillips San Angelo Tex Church of Christ Jack Hendry Grandfield Wong "Chattanooga Marines Dalton Peters Camp Pendleton Calif David Ogden el Toro F. GO. Peters Tom Ogden Speles -Frederick Brady Brown Fort Sill Frederick Christian Men's Fellowship Estarchy Robey Smith

Gourmet Tips On Basic Foods From Culinary Experts

A roundup of practical, pantry friendly ideas from culinary experts. Using frozen peas with pickled cocktail onions or a green bean onion beef gravy casserole. A macaroni salad with mixed vegetables and cottage cheese. A lemony peach beverage twist and a quick berry gelatin dessert from frozen fruit. Leftover ideas include pancakes with gravy sauce and curry, plus coffe enhanced lamb gravy for cooler weather.

Jeanne Lesem Elizabet Toomey New Jersey Seabrook General Foods Florence Brobeck Pan American Coffee Bureau

New Yearbooks Presented at Entre Nous Club Meeting

Mrs Clyde Shellon hosted at 2118 Allatia for a 9 30 aim Wednesday session of Entre Nous club members. Mrs Ed Riddle distributed new yearbooks during the business session led by president Mrs Shellon. About 17 members attended. Plans for the next three months were discussed at an all day Sterling Methodist Women Society of Christian at the church.

Clyde Shellon Allatia Entre Nous Club Shellon Ed Riddle Sterling Sterling Methodist Womans Society of Christiansi

Landscape consultant joins Clements Nursery

A new association with Clements Landscape Nursery is announced. The writer offers consulting services for all landscaping needs and invites inquiries from interested clients.

Clements’ Landscape Nursery

Schubert Music Club outlines plans for new season

Schubert Music club executive board met at the president Mrs. Jack E. Raulston home to outline plans for the Southwest district convention at Centenary Methodist Church on October 21 with luncheon for church women. State federation meeting set for Sept. 30 in Oklahoma City. Ten tentative programs include concerts a style show and Oklahoma City University band. Community Concert association invited Cass reception. dates to be announced.

Lawton Schubert Music Club Executive Board Jack E. Raulston Denver Centenary Methodist Church T. H. Ball Raulston Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs Oklahoma Robert §. Sprague N. 35Th Avalo V. Caldwell Richard Cass New York Commounity Concert Association

NCO Wives Host White Elephant Party at Fort Sill

Mesdames Coe McFadden and T. Dudek hosted a 1 pm White Elephant party for NCO Wives club Fort Sill and guests with 39 attendees. Grand prize went to Mrs James Kirkpatrick, a new member. Plans were made for a guest day with a flower arranging demonstration by a Greers Flowers and Gilts shop guest. Seven new members introduced: Backiel Young Louis Wise George Mitchell Carl Davis Walter Minor David Schuler and Kirkpatrick.

Mesdames Coe McFadden T. ‘$. Dudek NCO Wives Club Fort Sill NCO Mesdames J. Elkham D. Maltens James Kirkpatrick Frank O'Rourk Pat Peterson Greer AMNCO Word Mesdames Backiel Young Louis Wise George Mitchell Carl Davis Walter Minor David Schuler Kirkpatrick

Swimming Party Fetes Faxon Baptist Girls Auxiliary Members

A swimming party at the C. Andy Wolverton farm near Faxon honored Girls Auxiliary members of Faxon Baptist Church. Sponsored by Nits Everette Young and Mrs. Orville Smith, the after school fete ended with a chicken fry at the Smith home. Guests included Mrs. Frank Peters and members Judy Allen Karita Coffey Diana Carson Sharon Peters Linda Reid Pamela Smith Joyce Tashah Wilma Thornton.

FAXON C. Andy Wolverton Faxon Baptist Church Nits Everette Young Orville’ Smith Smith Frank Peters Judy Allen Karita Coffey Diana Carson Sharon Peters Linda Reid Pamela Smith Joyce Tashah Wilma ‘Thornton

Church Officers Named For Year Faxon Baptist

Faxon Baptist church has announced its officers for the new year. Bill Peters serves as treasurer and superintendent, with Mrs. Wilbur Morrison as clerk and Mrs. Bill Peters as Woman's Missionary Society president. Sunday school leaders include Dr. W. Huddieson as assistant and Mrs. Perry as secretary.

FAXON Faxon Baptist Ene Peters Mabel Fadeu C. F. Perry

Guild To Sponsor Ice Cream Social Fundraiser

First Methodist Wesleyan Service guild members finalized plans for a fundraising ice cream social from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday in the church basement held at the home of Mrs. John T. Bruss and Miss Oletha Wildey. Proceeds will aid pew purchases for the new church as treasurer Mrs. J. D. Howard reported.

First Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild John T. Bruss Oletha Wildey J. D. Howard Ellen Holle Leta Smith Helen Hackett Glenn Friman Lillie Mac Frazier Gladys Fulbright Louise Kirkham Edyth Adams H. B. Eas Ton Florabelle Helvey Clarence A. Ridge Peter B. Starns E. A. Wilkerson

Douglass PTA Announces First Fall Program Sept 25

Douglass PTA sets the first fall event for Sept. 25 with execu tive board naming committees for the new school year. Mrs. Jim Jones elected assistant secretary and Mrs. Sarah Owens treasurer as Sgt Reginald B. Roberts presides. Members discuss trends, with chairmen named for magazine hospitality radio and TV child welfare and publicity among others. Principal John R. Sadberry and unit president serve as ex officio program committee members.

Douglass Parent-Teacher Association Liberty Hiost Jim Jones Sarah Owens Reginald B. Roberts Magazine Ida Baker Viola Jefferson John Newberry Marie Fletcher James Bolton Luia Moore Jessie, Gay Timpie Barnes Algo Mesdames Ruth Shaw Jewel Johnson Nannie Kay Presley John R. Sadberry Hubert Pitts C. Finance Isaac Munts John H. Nelson Cavannah M. Clark

Hayride and dance planned by Rho Kappa Gamma group

A meeting of Rho Kappa Gamma sorority at Pat Sullivan's home 1512 Deborn discussed a hayride and a dance with date and place to be announced next week. Loretta Osborne presided as president and welcomed new member Pat Boykin. Sandra Smith completed initiation week as a pledge. four pledges Judy Coleman Kay Halsey Wendy Norris Dana Scarborough attended, with eight fitteen members present.

Rho Kappa Gamma Sorority Pat Sullivan Dearborn Loretta Osborne Pat Boykin Sandra Smith Judy Coleman Kay Halsey Wendy Norris Dana Scarborough

Accessory Show Highlights Ellen R Richards Club Meeting

Mrs A H Slone led an accessory fashion show at the Ellen R Richards club meeting held at Mrs Paul Williams home 1714 Bell. The event featured 50 pairs of shoes from The Parisian fall stock modeled by members. President Mrs Del win Jones announced a rummage sale planned for Oct 5 at the bus Station lot with members listing attendees including several named members.

A. H. Slone Ellen R. Richards Paul Williams Bell Delwin Jones Mesdames Bill,Allen H. P. Brady W. A. Buston D. L. Clemmer Paul Cook Cecil Easton Merle Fisher Robert Hamilton J. D. Harper Homer Hyden D. Payne Joyce Pursley Buford Walker Juanita Holley J. R. Neal T. R. Stephens

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