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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 18, 1957

Page

9

Gail Reeder and Bride Complimented at Meers Shower

Newlyweds Gail Reeder and Marilyn Rae Oldham were honored at a post-nuptial shower at the Meers club house hosted by seven co hosts including Mesdames Roy Askew Frank Burk George Cox Royal Cook Carl O Pry Clay Sommers and Frank Sommers Jr About 65 guests attended the event following their Sept 5 Tulsa First Christian church wedding and a San Antonio trip The couple will reside in Norman while attending the University of Oklahoma

Saddle Mountain Gail Reeder Meers Club Roy Askew Frank, Burk George Cox Royal Cook Carl O'Pry Clay Sommers Frank Sommers Jr Tulsa First Christian Church San Antonio Tex Norman University of Okahoma Marilyn Rae Oldham R. L. Oldham S. Columbia Place Rahe L. Oldham Ryvers R. Reeder Meers O'Pry Joe Hancock Hobart Ann Murrell Tulga

Parents and Teachers Grow Together Lesson Led by Mrs Hamm

A Tuesday Home Demonstration meeting at Flower Mound Community Center featured Mrs C E Hamm leading a lesson titled Parents and Teachers Grow Together at 2 pm. The president Mrs Leland Jobo announced awards from the Comanche County Free Fair including seventh place for a booth and two firsts, a second, a third, two fourths, and two fifths.

C. E. Hamm Flower Mound Leland Jobo Comanche County Farm Women’s Club Mes B. Dossey Mesdamas Hugh Allison Frank Allison Leo Bolt Clifford Dossey Lester Jones Willie Jones Jack Sharp Dave Welch

Council Hol.New Teen Town Adult council members named

Frederick special council appoints Floyd Cameron C H Highbaugh to Teen Town Adult council. confirmation at September meeting. Mrs M J Mason leaving. Skating rink planned for Teen Town use. Expanded program includes Tillman County schools. hours extend to 10 11 30 pm on Frederick football game nights. Attendance records show 146 students average across 112 openings, total 16352. Adult officers: Mrs Ray Duffy secretary W M Bailey treasurer. Members and grades listed by class.

Frederick Floyd Cameron C. H. Hidiebaugh Jack Patterson M. J. Mason Teen Town Tillman County Patterson Ray Duffy W. M. Bailey Mesdames Polk Fry Homer Loflis Floyd Cameran HH. Highbaugh Oris Marcom Ben

VFW Auxiliary Initiates Members At Fort Sill Meeting

Mesdames Walter Rayner and Stephen York admitted to the Woman's Auxiliary to Gen. Leslie McNair Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 5263 Fort Sill at 8 p.m. Monday. Mrs. William Jago led the meeting at the VFW building. The group planned to pay hospital jelly quota in full and voted to donate 15 dollars for a veteran’s glasses in an Oklahoma City VA hospital. Also attending were Mesdames Kennelly Oliver Larry McKinney Paul Lovett John Nelf William Evans Floyd Turner Delmar Whiteman and Dilbert Laurence along with Mesdames Eugene Shannon Chester Fumey Richard Lewis E. E. Wallman Martin DeFord and J. R. Pledger.

Walter “Rayner Stephen York Woman’s Auxiliary Leslie “J. McNair Veterans of Foreign Wars Fort Sill William Jago VFW Veterans Administration Hospital Oklahoma City Kennelly Oliver Larry McKinney Paul Lovett John Nelf William Evans Floyd Turner Delmar Whiteman Dilbert Larence Eugene Shannon Chester Fumey Richard Lewis E. E. Wallman Martin DeFord J. R. Pledger

Iris Rhizome Sale Set on Court House Lawn Saturday

Southwest Iris Society members dig and prepare iris rhizomes for a sale this Saturday on the court house lawn. Mrs. James G. True and her sales committee will assist buyers with selections and provide planting guidance. A varied list of named varieties and newer introductions will be offered at reduced prices.

Southwest Iris “Society Court House James G. True

Federation Chooses Hymn of Month for September

Mrs. Virgil E. Riddle, hymn‑of‑the‑month chair, announces This Is My Father s World as September’s selection by the National Federation of Music Clubs. She urges ministers and local clubs to use the hymn in church bulletins and programs during the month. The text is by Maltbi D. Babeeck with tune by Terra Beata.

Virgil E. Riddle Schubert Music Club National Federation of Music Clubs Riddle Maltbi D. Babeeck Terra Beata

John Edward Mace Feted At Party

A party honoring John Edward Mace, son of Mr and Mrs Y M Mace, featured a scavenger hunt and refreshments at Saddle Mountain. Guests included John and Lanell Brandon, Gary and Tona Mae Briggs, Charles Glass, Shirley Halsted, Gale and Joan Hughes, Nancy and Norma Mace, John D Payne, James Rex and Richard Smith, Annette Spence, John Edward Thompson and Susie Walker.

Saddle Mountain Y. M. Mace John Edward Mace Oklahoma State University Stillwater John Lanell Brandon Gary Tona Mae’ Briggs Charles Glass Shirley Halsted Gale Joan Hughes Nancy Norma Mace John D. Payne James Rex Richard Smith Annette Spence John Edward Thompson Susie Walker

Guest Speaks At Club Fete In Saddé Mountain

Saddé Mountain club members opened fall activities with a luncheon at president Mrs J L Culbertson's home. Guest speaker Mrs J B Tolbert Mountain View spoke on Cancer the Number One Killer after the meal. Co hosts included Mesdames George Cox Don Farcis Ryvers Reeder Paul Wege Sr and As Wolfe with pink damask tablecloths and pale pink chrysanthemum centerpieces.

Saddle ‘Mountain J L. Culbertson J. B. Tolbert Mountain View Mesdames George Cox Don Farcis Ryvers Reeder Paul Wege Sr Wolfe Farris Roy Henderson Frank Burk Howard Burk Nelson Davis Edward Ferrell

How to Prevent Tarnish on Silverware

Silverware can tarnish when it comes into contact with sulfur in the air. Egg yolk may also cause tarnish. Clean with regular silver polish or by soaking in an aluminum pan with a little bicarbonate of soda. Store silver out of the air in tightly wrapped felt to prevent tarnish indefinitely.

Altar Society Elects New Officers at St Ann’s Meeting

Mrs WM Burden presided as president of St Ann s Catholic Altar Society as 14 members attended a meeting electing a new slate. New officers include Mrs John Ryan president, Mrs Victor Legake vice president, Mrs Clifford Cremer treasurer, Mrs Leo Koetter recording secretary, and Mrs John Bolen reporter and contact. Plans were made to move meetings to the evening to boost attendance and a door prize winner was Mrs Jim Collins.

Elgin WM. Burden St. Ann ‘S Catholic Altar John Ryan Victor , Legake Clifford Cremer Leo Koetter John Bolen Jim Colins Ash OE

Protheon Class Steak Fry at Central Baptist Church

Central Baptist Church hosted a steak fry for the Protheon Sun day School class and guests at the home of Mrs. ad. W. Narmore 1306 Maple. Attendees included J. W. Narmore Lily F Stafford Gal- line Young H L Alexander Ben Buening M G Fuller Leslie Dayton J R Meal W D Seright Alan Shackelford E K Caldwell Ruth Frazier Howard Raines C C Smith John Strawn.

Protheon Central Baptist Church J. W. Narmore Lily F. Stafford Ganelle’ Young H. L. Alexander Ben Buening M. G. Fuller l Leslie Dayton J. R. Meal W. D. Seright Alan Shackelford E. K. Caldwell Ruth Frazier Howard Raines C. C. Smith John Strawn

Unity Rebekahs Meet At Hall For Installation

Unity Rebekahs held an evening meeting at the hall with Mrs Curley investing and Mrs Williams and Mrs Bates presiding. Horace James installed color bearer and officers assisted during the ceremony. Plans were announced for a Bible presentation on Oct 14 and a carnival at Union Park with refreshments served to about 24 members.

C. Curley Rebekah Jodgats Toof Aeather Williams Noble Bill Bates Graf Narina Davenport Jack Wellington Ross Shelp Ray Young Wellington Curley Joe Blench Pendleton Union Park

Lawton Constitution observes HA Chapter 30th anniversary

Mrs Bertha Wallis guest at the Lawton HA Chapter 30th anniversary meeting held in the home economics room of the Rae School. Barbara Vaughan presided with 33 members present and discussions on chapter projects and rules. Refreshments were served. Indiansahoma school dismissed for a Lawton workshop as part of observances featuring Chassopragi ns Leonhardt and the Leonhart family noting moved residence and large family ties.

Bertha Wallis Rae School Barbara Vaughan Rules Rand Robert Cook NF Ap

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