This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 13 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1975
Page
5
Dear Abby notes a deaf person used a homemade alarm using a vibrating fan blade to wake on time. The system relied on the fan's vibration when powered, but may fail if the sleeper does not face the device. A reader suggests practical, low tech wake up methods beyond light alarms.
A letter-writer describes a system using an electric timer and a lamp to vibrate a bed and wake a deaf person. Another reader endorses the method saying it never fails. A Georgia traveler notes a similar, inexpensive timer solution to awaken at a set time.
About thirty five people attended a pot luck dinner conducted by Parents Without Partners at 1711 D Leroy Lynch. The event was led by president 1711 D Leroy Lynch with hostesses Mrs Doris Lawhead Mrs Millie White and Mrs Edna Fehr. Guests included Mrs Mary Kilbride Mrs Gronalda Polange Mrs Frieda Johnson Mrs Alma Franklin Don Smith and Ray Adams Duncan.
A humorous piece recounts installing parking meters in a house to charge family members for time. The meter moves from TV to bathroom to phone, even the refrigerator door, with escalating payoffs and a running joke about a son waiting for change. The ending notes the son was towed away three months ago and remains unclaimed.
Personal guests Mr and Mrs Hermann Beckstein of Ansbach Germany stay with Sgt and Mrs Robert Crudup Jr at 625 Arbuckle. Crudup is Teen Club director at USAFAC Fort Sill and Beckstein works for the U S Army as a local housing specialist, formerly stationed in Ansbach.
The Beta Alpha Conclave sorority picnic was hosted at Mrs. Orvis Rigsby’s home 3417 Kin yon with 35 members and guests in attendance. President Marcille Southerland led the event as yearbooks were distributed by president-elect W. C. Finke and plans for next year were announced. Guests included Mason Wyatt Lloyd Slaughter Gene Slaughter W C Finke Euel Hicks Al Joern Jim Stanton Don Smith Steve Powell Scottie Simpson Sam Smith George Wilson and Orvis Rigsby.
The Lawton Business and Professional Women's Club held a luncheon at the Hotel Lawtonian with sixty attendees led by Lloyd Dupler the first vice president. A style show featured committee members and officers in outfits from the display. Zelma Shackelford the fellowship chair honored members with September birthday anniversaries.
The Fort Sill NCO Club hosted a monthly games session of the Wives' Club to select models for a fashion show. Models named include Mrs Royce Linch and Mrs Kenneth Metcalf with several others listed as attendees and newcomers welcomed by Mrs Lowe.
Theta Rho Club No. 29 met at Goodwill Rebekah Hall with Miss Joreta Moran presiding. Plans for a picnic and other events were discussed and Mrs. Edd Tenopir offered help at Rebekah Hall. The Ladies Auxiliary to VFW Post No. 1193 met at VFW Hall with Miss Anna Mary Mullen presiding. announcements included attendance by state and district auxiliary presidents at a luncheon and meeting on Sept. 23 and a hospital visit to Ardmore on Sept. 25. contact Mrs. John Larkins for details.
Wednesday horoscope highlights advise Aries to handle sensitive tasks with care while Taurus should double check instructions. Gemini could gain from others resources. Cancer sees a practical stance, Leo mixed romance. Aquarius may cope despite spotty cooperation. You Born Today favors creativity in writing teaching acting and finance.
For crusty biscuits roll thinner cut smaller and space apart on sheets. For flaky biscuits roll thicker cut larger and place closer together on sheet.
Lawton Fort Sill clubs plans for charity and community activities across venues including Lawton Public Library Lawton Heights United Methodist Church and VFW Hall with meetings luncheons dances and games scheduled through the evening and into Friday. Organizers include the Mothers of Twins Club Eastern Star Royal Neighbors of America and Lawton-Fort Sill Le Leche League among others.
A guidance note recommends using a cloth pad beneath plastic items placed on tabletops or wood surfaces to prevent reactions with finishes, particularly under high heat and humidity. It emphasizes avoiding direct contact to preserve the finish and avoid damage.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.