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Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1955

Page

7

French Designer Features Buttons Bows And Bosoms

Paris designer Jacques Griffe unveiled a 1956 winter collection amid Dior controversy, blending feminine curves with high bosoms and structured details. Rows of buttons, bows, and triple-element motifs accent the range from daytime tunics to sparkling evening gowns, with browns bronzes cinnamons and a white chiffon wrap dress as highlight.

Barbara Miller Paris Jacques Griffe Christian Dior Dior Europe Griffe Hubert de Givenchy

Social Calendar Highlights Local Club Events Tonight

Social gatherings fill the board with Hook & Whirl Square Dance at the American Legion hall 7 30 p m host couples Mr Gene Wickham and Mr Eldin Best Woman s Christian Temperance Union meets 9 30 a m at Mrs Anna Hollem Little Theater hosts 8 p m civic room Security Bank & Trust general membership Dorcas Sunday School 7 30 p m Central Baptist Mrs Tom Cubine 2108 Oak Willing Workers meet at noon Locust Grove Community house Unity Rebekah lodge No 121 8 p m IOOF hall 109 D Triangle Home Demonstration 2 p m Mrs Mack Overton Mrs Mary Sparlin Florence Sparlin of 613 Dearborn and Mrs Fred Marts of 811 Dearborn visited Oklahoma City Sunday to see Mrs Sparlin s daughter Mrs George Stout who is recovering in a local hospital.

Hook & Whirl Square Dance Club American Legion Hall Woman's Christian Temperance Union Anna Hollem C. Lawton Little Theater Security Bank & Trust Company Dorcas Central Baptist Tom Cubine Oak Bennie Olsen Willing Workers Home Demonstration Club Locust Grove Unity Rebekah Lodge IOOF D. Triangle Mary Sparlin Florence Sparlin Dearborn Fred Marts Oklahoma City Sparlin George Stout

PWC Program Presented By Mrs Lydon At Beal Heights Church

Mrs Marie Lydon presented a program titled More than I Can Stand for Beal Heights Presbyterian Women of the Church meeting at 8 p m Tuesday in the church parlor. Mrs H A Angus opened with prayer and Mrs Kenneth Clapp led business.

Marie Lydon Beal Heights Presbyterian H. A. Angus Kenneth Clapp R. S. Ward Janice Callicott Lillian Kalbfleisch Mesdames C. A. Tackitt Ray Nauman Miss Catharine Garvin O.D.G. Kelvin Gene Dees B. J. Day Cecil Lawson E. J. Cease Mack Barker J. S. Tuttle Luther Cannon J. R. Parsons Ethel G. Dowd Charles van Lew

Athletic Club Hamburger Fry Draws Local Crowd

About 200 people attended a hamburger fry sponsored by Woodrow Wilson Athletic Club at Harmon Park at 7 p.m. Monday. While burgers cooked, pee-wee, midget and intermediate baseball players from Taft Whittier and Wilson schools enjoyed entertainments. A short business meeting was led by R. A. Brooks, athletic association director.

Woodrow Wilson Athletic Club Harmon Park 14Th and Bell Taft Whittier Wilson R. A. Brooks Athletic Association Woodrow

Hartshorne voters approve city manager system win

Hartshorne Oklahoma citizens backed the city manager form by 565 to 246 in a referendum. Governor Raymond Gary will appoint a slate of city officials to serve until next April, with councilmen selecting a mayor and hiring the manager. The shift followed a dispute between Mayor Elmer Thrower and council members.

Hartshorne Okla Raymond Gary Elmer Thrower Thrower

Butter Sauces Add New Delight To Meats And Vegetables

Gaynor Maddox notes butter enhances flavor in meats and vegetables and provides a natural sauce. Includes recipes for Zesty Butter Mustard Butter herb tomato butter and chili butter for steak tomatoes and corn with guidance on butter storage and freshness.

Gaynor Maddox NEA Food Markets

Reconciliation Costs Man $200 As His Wife Is Fined

In Santa Monica Bernice Trojan charged Joseph with beating her with a baseball bat but refused to testify. She was found in contempt, fined $200 and placed on two years probation by Superior Judge Orlando H Rhodes. The couple, estranged, are reconciled now making Trojan liable for obligations including the fine.

Santa Monica Calif Bernice Trojan Joseph Orlando H. Rhodes Troyan

Lugosi Improves, To Leave Hospital This Friday

Bela Lugosi, 67, has improved remarkably under treatment for drug addiction at Metropolitan State Hospital and will leave the facility on Friday. The actor, famed for his menacing film roles, admitted himself for treatment three months ago in Norwalk California.

Norwalk Calif Bela Lugosi Metropolitan State Hospital

Anti-Integration Bill Becomes Law in Alabama

Alabama lawmakers passed a bill to preserve segregation in public schools. Gov. Folsom did not sign, and the measure became law as the legislature recessed, granting school boards power to assign pupils to schools to preserve social order and public welfare.

Lawton Montgomery Ala Alabama James E. Folsom

Rent a Refrigerator Range or Washer

Wolverton Electric and Appliance advertises rental of a refrigerator, range, or washer for 14 dollars. The notice provides two contact addresses and phone numbers: S. 5th, Pho. 181 1302 Shesidan Rd, and Pho. 8120.

Wolverton Electric Shesidan Rd

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