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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1947

Page

4

Strength In Unity At Wichita Falls Woman's Forum

Mrs W A McCarty presided at Lawton Lawton Lawton meeting urging women to unite to influence world state and city affairs. She outlined four essentials vision courage hard work and cooperation and noted the Wichita Falls Forum history and growth. Almost 100 members registered for the season start with new members listed and a tea to follow.

W. A. McCarty Wichita Falls Texas Lawton Woman'sorum

Lawtonian Will Speak Oct 8 In Club Broadcast

Lawton women’s club broadcast series by Oklahoma State Federation officials airs on WNAD. Oct 8 features Mrs. J Hale Edwards Lawton as speaker in a program on the golden year theme. Programs run Wednesdays 2 30 to 2 45 p m with federation leaders from Alva Tonkawa Elk City and Oklahoma City presenting through October.

Lawton Club Oklahoma State Federation of Women's Clubs WNAD University of Oklahoma Norman State Federation Frank Little Ramons J. Hale Edwards Lawton Federation BE. G. McComas Elk City Oklahoma John W. Doolin Alva Everette Fitzgerald Tonkawa Junior Cluba Roy Hisel Oklahoma City

Senator Logan to Speak at Woman's Forum on Tax Structure

Senator Logan will address the government department of the Woman's Forum at 1 p.m. Friday about tax structure. He will explain tax sources and allocations including special purposes such as school aid and dependent children. Mrs J Hale Edwards urges attendance at the USO on Fourth and B to become better informed on public expenditure.

Ben Bill Logan Government Department of the Woman’s Forum J. Hale Edwards USO

Local Women to Attend PEO Supreme Convention

Mrs Rex Lee of Lawton will lead a group of local women to Los Angeles for the Supreme Convention of PEO SO held October 6 to 9. Attending are Mrs Med Shepler Jenny Lund W B E Tomlinson and Mrs Owen Amphiott. About 1 200 delegates plus past state presidents and guests are expected. Afterward the group tours San Francisco Portland Seattle and Victoria B C before returning.

Rex Lee Lawton Los Angeles Calif Lee Med Shepler Jenny Lund W. BE. Tomlinson Owen Amphiott San Francisco Portland Seattle Victoria B.C

Buffet Birthday Supper Honors Husband at Summit Home

Mrs Ollie Walnacott entertained at 10 Summit on her husband s birthday with a surprise buffet supper at 6 p m Saturday. Afterward games were played. Attending were the honoree s mother Mrs Luran Wainscott and guests Mr and Mrs Bob Villa Mr and Mrs Ronald Johnson Mrs Alpha Garrison Chester Garrison and D B Hall.

Ollie Walnacott Summit Luran Wainscoth Bob Villa Ronald Johnson Alpha Garrison Chester Garison D. B. Hall

Social Calendar shows clubs and meetings this week

The social calendar lists multiple clubs and meetings from Tuesday to Friday. Deb club meets 7 pm at Mise Jean Becker, cotillion and Entre Nous groups gather in the afternoons, and Rainbow Girls hold a 7:30 pm session at Fininbow room. Various home demonstration, bridge, and church events fill the week with arrangements for members and hosts.

Arlington Cotillion Club Elka Lodge Club Entre Nous Club Milton Keating Elm Mary Swartz Rone Dick Ford, Jr Euclid Order of Rainbow Fininbow Manonir Temple Homer Grant Beta Omicron Beta Sigma Phi Jushee Coke Party Jacqueline Soper Columbia Carolyn Hunt Club EH. J. Ramey Fort Sillbivd Jack Cummins

Open House to Fete New Staff at Young Academy

The Young Academy of Arts announces an open house Sunday from 3 to 5 p m at 709 Gore to honor new staff. Honorees include associate professor Rus sell HL Steinke piano, Mrs. Blanche Fredérick, Miss Barbara Jean Fletcher from the children's workshop, and Miss Barbara Black from the dance department.

Young Academy of Arts Academy Gore Misa Mary Lavinia Young Russell HL. Steinke Blanche Fredérick Barbara Jean Fletcher Barbara Black

National Head Is Heard By 5 Local Women

Mrs. James A. Black leader of the Lawton Woman's Forum and four others hosted a luncheon in Oklahoma City with Miss Anna Lord Strauss, national president of the League of Women Voters, as principal speaker in the YWCA Colonial room. She has served on the shipping board and in the State department, was Century magazine editor, led the New York League of Women Voters for six years, and held a seat on the national board.

Oklahoma Mary R. Bell Chickasha M. P. Donahue Tulsa Mra A. Jones Guth~ Tie James Stevenson C. A. Knight Tecumseh Supreme Chapter Bell Oklahoma College For Women Cattey Tunter College Nevada Alva Anadarko Bartlesville Blackwell Claremore Chickawhe Cushing Drumright el Reno Enid Eufaula Frederick Hobart Hobart, ‘Muskogee,Newkirk, Okeene Oklahoma City Pawnee Ponta City Wagoner, Waynoka and Woodward James A. Black Lawton Woman's Forum BE. O. Gibb Jess Forbess Warren Wolverton Lon Parks Anna Lord Strauss Langan Off Women Voters Apeaker YWCA Mina Straumy Apeak Norman Forum

Sorority Begins Rushee Activities at Fort Sill

Alpha Pi chapter of Beta Sigma Phi hosted a 7 30 Pm rushee get acquainted buffet at Mrs R O Harris home 625 Upper North Fort Sill Red rose centerpiece and yellow candles decorated the table Rushees Helen Staffard Dorothy Spru ell Erma June McCash Lucy Mas Seagll Geneva Nunn Betty Dod son Florence Peppard Joy Smith Nadine McNeely Noelyene Lilly Dorothy Whison Ruth Turner and Mrs Jack Brooks attended along with members Mias ey Ann Jennings Ira Jean Snow

Alpha Pi Chapter Beta Sigma Phi Sorority R. O. Harris Upper North Fort Sill Rushees Helen Staffard Dorothy Spruell Erma June McCash Lucy Mas- Seagll Geneva Nunn Betty

Local Names Appearing in Community Notices

Reba Allen, Dorothy Calaway, Lois Crawford, Jeanine Lewis and Mel. James Coy Suttle, Whit Ozier Jr., James T. Gentry, Trenton Porter and Hugene Wroten are listed among residents or participants in recent community notices, reflecting local civic or social activity.

Reba‘Allen Dorothy Calaway Lois Crawford Jeanine Lewis Mel James Coy Suttle Whit Ozier, Jr James T. Gentry Trenton Porter Hugene

WCTU To Hold Thursday Meeting At Salvation Army Hall

Mrs Kemp F McClain of the First Baptist church will give the devotional at 2 30 p m Thursday for the WCTU regular business session at the Salvation Army hall The new president Mrs J P Ingle will preside with all members urged to attend Visitors receive a cordial invitation

Amuse U Bridge Club Lavoy E. Loyd Ferris Willing Workers Happy Hour Junior Schubert Club First Methodist Church Virginia Ann Barnes Lawton-Fort Sill Summit Triangle Home Demonstration Club Branley Caha Kemp F. McClain Woman's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church Woman's Christian Temperance Union Salvation Army Hall J. P. Ingle

Mrs Davis Is Party Honoree At South Fifth Birthday

Mr and Mrs R J Oliver hosted a birthday party for Mrs Patricia Davis at their home 8 South Fifth on Sunday evening. Asters were used to decorate the rooms for the celebration.

Patricia Davis R. J. Oliver No. 8 South Fifth

Birthday party honors Mrs Crosman with gifts and treats

A birthday gathering honored Mrs Crosman featuring gifts, iced drinks, sandwiches, ice cream and cake. Guests included Randall Roberts E M Crosman E P Spaulding Melvin Clements Bill Davidson Robert Boyd Billy Crossman and others. Central Baptist Dorcas Class to meet Thursday held regular monthly business at 7 30 p m at Mrs Aus home.

E. M. Crosman Randall Roberts E. P. Spaulding Melvin Clements Bill Davidson Robert Boyd Billy Crossman Croasman Dale Copeland J. R. Lovett Rudasn Perez Rita Oliver Hilbert Crogaman Central Baptist

Dorcas Class to Hold Tin Chevrolet Fund Drive

The Dorcas class of Central Baptist church plans a fundraising effort featuring a 1338 Chevy model to raise funds for church activities. Members organize a drive inviting parishioners to contribute toward the project.

Central Baptist Church

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S Society Lucile Creswell Potter Wichita Falls Forum McCarty Friday Junior Travel Club Criterion Club The Woman's Society of Christian Service Community Cheat Board Red Cross Board Salvation Army Board the Safety Council Sa 5 Chamber of Commerce Crockett Parent-Teacher Association EF. B. Dunlap St-Large Alpo Bra. J. Hale Edwarda Recreation Department Doc Ramsey Ben Ansley J. W. Berryman William Connor Ralph Currell, Sr Joe Curb Raymond Green Fay Ann Grove Robert Holland C. C. Hopkins Bob Lamphere Joe Meredith BE. H. McKinney Floyd Northrup Orville Pope Co. E. Price Clyde Shelton Don Smart Ed Speaks Edward Etrand Hardy Su House of Science Lucille Redeker Charles Bledsoe E.k.caldwell Fred Fox J. C. Kennedy William Kilpatrick Clare Morford Walter M. Smith Bob Willams Ecru Cantishe Rectory Lawtonian Sen. Logan WEW Post Enwinente Myrtle McNeil Russell Cleaners E Ave WCTU Mrs. Davis Howard Coker Millinery Department Mancell Knox — Gage Everitt Jean Allen Cedar Crest Melbourne Sara Layne Vogue Saltair Ripple Rounder del Monte Jayne Thomas Ken Eds RCA Reba's Ee Wes Weber Wan Frehues
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