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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 14, 1955

Page

9

Club Enjoys Scotch Fete at Presbyterian Dinner

First Presbyterian Couples club held a 6 30 p m dinner in the church dining hall with a Scotch motif. Ted Dickerson presided, Cpl Bill Forsyth led devotions and Scottish grace, and guests included Lt Jack Dillard and Lt William Groth Jr. The evening featured Scottish songs a Drops of Brandy dance and poems including Scots Wha Hae and A Man's a Man For A That.

First Presbyterian Couples Club Ted Dickerson Cpl Bill Forsyth Lawrence Mitchell Clayton S. Valder Cuffie Waid Ivan Peller Marvin Moore Pat Kerr Dickerson Joe Hempton Fred Siddons Hugh McLean William Anderson Howard Kemper Robert Wheeler Gordon Wayne Bob van Dusen

Group Leaders Named At Meet

Mesdames Jack Clare and N A E Plemmons were selected group leaders for the department's visitation program at a Shut-In department meeting of Lawton Woman's Forum held at Mrs Plemmons home. Mrs Charles C Grantham co hosted the 730 p m session. Jess Forbess director presided as roster for Sunshine Shut-In members was revised. Plans were made for the department's open house Oct 4 at Mrs Jacob H Church home for Forum members. Refreshments followed. Others present included Mesdames S E Williams B A Wilson Lou Aldridge George Pierson R S Ward H H Brigham Thelma Kirkpatrick and Church and Misses Adelaide Fox and Carrie Fisher.

Jack Clare N. A. E. Plemmons Lawton Woman's Forum Charles C. Grantham Jess Forbess Sunshine Jacob H. Church Lawton Woman’s Forum Mesdames S. E. Williams B. A. Wilson Lou Aldridge George Pierson R. S. Ward H. H. Brigham Thelma Kirkpatrick Church Adelaide Fox Carrie Fisher

P-TA Calendar Updates For Week Schedule

Andrew Jackson P-TA holds an organizational meeting Wednesday at 5 30 PM at B. C. Swinney School. Grover Cleveland P-TA organizes a meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM at the school.

Andrew Jackson B. C. Swinney School Grover Cleveland

Play Launches New P TA Year With School Year Program

Washington PTA unit opened its new year with a 7 30 p m performance titled What Would Your School Be Like Without P TA This fall program involved Mr and Mrs Oliver Lee Mesdames Robert Rush L A Jacks W F Gunkie Bill Lund Justine Swinford and three children Frances Sue Jacks Eddie Carol Lee and Jerry Porter Neal Kissick co chair conducted the meeting Mrs William Porter program chair introduced Cub Scout Blue Birds Camp Fire Brownies and Girl Scouts chairs and Bill Pierce athletics chair The devotional was sung by Mrs Hendrick with Miss Louise Kirkham at the piano About 150 parents attended followed by a social hour.

Washington Parent-Teacher Association Oliver Lee Robert Rush L. A. Jacks W. F. Gunkie Bill Lund Justine Swinford Frances Sue Jacks Eddie Carol Lee Jerry Porter Neal Kissick William Porter Leroy Botkin Cub Scouts Wyatt Hendrick Blue Birds Camp Fire Girls Leo Johns Brownies Girl Scouts Bill Pierce Hendrick Louise Kirkham

Sorority Meeting Reviews Book At Beta Sigma Phi Event

Xi Tau chapter of Beta Sigma Phi met at Mrs. Floyd Kennedy Jr. home to review Betty McDonald's Onions In The Stew. Mrs. Bob Cook presided as reports from BSP city council and international office were shared and yearbooks distributed. Plans for fall rushing were discussed with several members named.

Effie Wickman Betty McDonald Xi Tau Beta Sigma Phi Sorority Floyd Kennedy Jr Euclid Bob Cook BSP Clarence J. Constant Lacey Holley Jack E. Raulston Herbert Stonehocker Gene Welch H. E. Whitlock Madge Wright

Local Women Help Organize Two State Junior Music Clubs

Lawton women active in Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs and Schubert Music Club organized two junior groups Lindsay Music Makers and Lynch Junior Music Club. Officers Mrs. Ellsworth and Mrs. Bell led installations and spoke on federation work. The group also invited Shawnee members to next spring’s state convention at Hotel Lawtonian.

Lawton Oklahoma Federation of Music Clubs Schubert Music Club C. R. Ellsworth Oklahoma Federation Clinton Bell Leta Mae Smith Mesdames Bell Ellsworth Shawnee Lindsay Music Makers Lynch

Skit At Wilson P TA Meet Highlights School Programs

A Wilson P TA meeting at 7 30 p m in the school auditorium featured a student skit on PTA membership by Mrs D W Ferguson with Mesdames James Walker Eldon English and Weston Hicks participating. President Mrs T W Daniels led the session with singing and The Lord s Prayer.

Parent-Teacher Association D. W. Ferguson Wilson R. A. Brooks C. W. Admas J. S. Joyner Brooks Fred Thomason Elman Haines Carl Johnson Malcolm Oswalt Thomason Wilson School

Luncheon Fetes Bride-Elect Before Arlington Wedding

Mrs. Lloyd T. Padgett and daughter hosted a noon luncheon at 310 S 28th honoring Miss Barbara Ann McNair and her mother Mrs. Myrtle McNair of 704 Euclid. Attendees included Mrs. Clay Blackwell Mrs. W L Hughes and Helen Hughes from Arlington along with Mesdames Roger Bayer Mike Brandon and Frank B Hurt.

Lloyd T. Padgett Dorislyn Padgett Barbara Ann McNair Myrtle McNair Euclid Miss McNair William Lee Hughes Jr Padgett Home S. 28Th Clay Blackwell Oklahoma City W. L. Hughes Helen Hughes Arlington Tex Roger Bayer Mike Brandon Frank B. Hurt

Play Day Set For Girl Scouts at Harmon Park

Lawton Girl Scout council sponsors a play day for Girls Scouts at Harmon Park on 14th and Bell from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. If rain, meet at Youth Center. Mrs. Howard Mueller leads the event with troop leaders. Girls bring sack lunches. drinks provided. All Girl Scouts and prospective Girl Scouts invited.

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PTA To Meet At Fort Sill

Fort Sill hosts the first Post Children’s Parent-Teacher Association meeting at 7:45 p.m. on Thursday at the school. Lt. Col. Gus C. Francis presides. Mrs. W. J. Becker introduces teachers. Lt. Col. Dean Painter outlines Boy Scout plans and Mrs. C. E. Straight outlines Girl Scout plans. Refreshments follow as parents meet teachers. School closed Sept 19 for the Oklahoma Educational Association event in Oklahoma City.

Post Children’s Parent-Teacher Association Fort Sill Gus C. Francis W. J. Becker Dean Painter C. E. Straight Oklahoma Educational Association Oklahoma City

Brigham Attends Oklahoma A&M as Commerce Pledge

Johnny Brigham son of Mr and Mrs John Brigham of 3223 Cache Road attends Oklahoma A&M College Stillwater this semester pursuing commerce. He previously attended Cameron College for two years and is pledged to the Delta Tau Delta social fraternity.

Johnny Brigham John Brigham Cache Road Oklahoma A & M College Stillwater Brigham Cameron College Delta Tau Delta

Teachers Honored At Annual Kappa Kappa Iota Reception

A Kappa Kappa Iota reception honored local school veterans and welcomed new city teachers. The 7:30 p.m. Tuesday event at the McMahon Foundation building auditorium featured co hostesses led by Mrs. Furman Lowry and Mrs. Glenn Dillingham. Attendees registered with baby orchids from Hawaii as flowers in purple and gold decor accompanied performances by Storey Barton dancers and soloists.

New City Kappa Kappa Iota McMahon Foundation Furman Lowry Glenn Dillingham Jerry Long Virginia Partain Storey & Barton School of the Dance David Attaway Carol Montgomery

Cameron Club Elects Officers

Miss Janice Hanes presided at Cameron college Home Economics club as officers were elected for the term. New officers include Genese Oswalt first vice president Cherri Kerce second vice president Edith Glandon secretary Shirley Holder treasurer La Donna Cook historian Bonnie Manns news reporter Pat Fisher Student Senate representative Colleen Calaway pianist and Bernice Walston song leader. The club also introduced new home teacher Mrs Allene Grigg and discussed future plans during the get acquainted session.

Janice Hanes Cameron College Home Economics Club Genese Oswalt Cherri Kerce Edith Glandon Shirley Holder la Donna Cook Bonnie Manns Pat Fisher Colleen Calaway Bernice Walston Hanes Allene Grigg Janette Hanes Janell Withrow Carol Nankins Irene High Regina Saffa Margie Crawford

Carpet Cleaning and Bindings by Home Charm Service

Local cleaning outfit offers carpet and upholstery cleaning binding repairs mothproofing and flameproofing services. Home Charm Carpet Cleaning and Colorback Company lists contact number 2001 C Tels. 8338 1652 for service inquiries.

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