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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1963
Page
7
New York AP reports jewelry designers diverge from subtle wartime styles to bold ornate pieces for fall. High necklines spark large beads and multi strand collars while oversized pins, bracelets and earrings dominate day and night wear.
Maj and Mrs Ernest Montgomery and children Robert and Mary Elien visit Waid family at 1807 Lincoln and prepare to report to Fort Leavenworth for staff college. Several relatives from Farmington to Oklahoma City and Charlottesville travel to shares news of Army postings and school positions.
Pershing Home Demonstration club elected Mrs. P. G. Shuman president for 1964 at a Monday breakfast on her patio. New officers include Mrs. Nell Liffard vice president Mrs. Floyd Miller secretary and Mrs. Charles Evans treasurer. A watermelon party was planned for Aug. 30 at Mrs. Miller s home. Shuman reported on a Stillwater trip for the State meeting and Aurell outlined county fair plans for Sept. 12 14. Attendees included Mrs. White Prime Payette Hillis LaFountain Gililand and Pool.
Four former Square Toppers members living in Oklahoma City—Mr. and Mrs. Bill Darnell LeRoy Dexter and Mary Barker—reunited at a Friday club dance. About 45 members and guests enjoyed cookies punch and coffee during intermission.
Eugene Cooke was honored on his fourth birthday with a party at his home 933 S. 36th. Guests included Randy Pippin Michael Cooke James Beckwitch Ronnie Cindy Bloodsworth David Squibb Tammy Sims Allen Boggs Steffie Stevie Hill Tammy Leslie McFarland Tammy Kirkwood Danny Jimbo Robinson Cindy Katie McMurray Patti Sims and Mrs. Fred Cooke Sr. the honoree’s grandmother served ice cream and cake.
Auxiliary to International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers meets at Union hall 1711 D at 8 p.m. Wesleyan Service Guild of Centenary Methodist Church hosts Mrs. Audie T. Umphers at 1812 N 23rd 7 p.m. Executive board of Beal Heights Presbyterian Women gathers at the church 9 a.m. Circle IV led by Mrs. J. S. Tuttle 512 Summit 7:30 p.m. Sub-Deb Club led by Jan Little 1613 N 25th 7:30 p.m. Basic Clothing Construction class runs Lawton high school rooms 106 and 111 8:30–11:30 a.m.
Ernest Trosino commander of Veterans of Foreign Wars post 1193 and Mrs Burl Fitzgerald auxiliary president represent local groups at the sixth district meeting at Fort Sill. George Petersen district Americanism chair outlines yearly goal of displaying a flag at every home. Deward Stringer district youth activities chair announces district jacks tournament in El Reno on Dec 7 with trophies for top three in ages 6-10 and 11-15.
A birthday party for Mark Allen Bindseil was held Saturday at his home 1807 Hoover. The event included games such as Going Fishing with gifts for each guest and cake shaped like a butterfly followed by ice cream for 14 attendees. Mark turns five on Aug 20 and is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Bindseil.
Advice column excerpt by Polly Cramer offering two Cs Compliments and Compromise to repair family life. Readers share quick home hacks from chair comfort to lace reuse and travel polish tips.
Paris fashion notes predict a rapprochement between hats and hairdos as modistes and hairdressers plan collaborative fall styles. New silhouettes include tall hats, conical crowns, and varied fabrics with night wear featuring ostrich wigs and diadem veils. Pioneer club to honor Mr and Mrs Lawrence Banks with a Friday luncheon at the Museum of the Great Plains.
Lawton Rebekah Lodge 87 met in IOOF hall with Mrs. Leonard Rainey and Miss Wilma Cook presiding. Degree practice ran under Mrs. Sam Braddy with formal initiation planned for Monday. Ruth Wagnon won the club prize. refreshments served to 27 members.
The letter asks if a 15 year old should bill her mother for babysitting time totaling 361.50. Other readers share a near fatal car incident, a flag display plea from a Marine recruiter, and a voter flag request, urging visible respect for the flag.
A Lawton Senior High School Future Homemakers of America chapter met Monday morning to plan the coming year. Sue Hamburger presided as officers including Linda Hansford Ellen Heard Jane Towell Mary Reed Suzanne Kelsey Deloris Thompson Lana Hargrove Brenda Evans and Sandy Stout attended along with teachers Carrie Fisher Donald McMahon William Frawley Earl Hamburger.
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