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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1963

Page

7

Paris Fashion: Wider Shoulders Dominate Spring Lines

Paris designers showcase wider shoulders and bold sleeves in spring collections. Yves Saint Laurent and Cristobal Balenciaga lead with innovative jackets and dramatic silhouettes while other houses present puffed sleeves, padded shoulders, and suit looks that blur the line between formal wear and casual attire.

Paris UPI Yves St. Laurent Cristobal Balenciaga Marc Bobin Christian Dior Jacques Heim Dior Balenciaga Pierre Balmain Jacques Griffe St. Laurent Guy Laroche Nina Ricci Jean Desses Bohan

Dear Abby advice column excerpts with readers' dilemmas

A reader confesses an office romance with a coworker, choosing honesty over secrecy while fearing friendship loss. Other letters discuss restaurant leftovers for pets, marriage frustrations, and dental costs with advice urging direct action and practical loans.

Traditional Bonfire Held at St Marys School Homecoming Night

Mr and Mrs Lee Pittman hosted the annual bonfire at their Bishop and Sheridan Roads property ahead of St Marys school homecoming basketball. Seniors gathered the most wood and earned a trophy awarded to Miss Bonnie Angus. Chaperones included Mrs James G Wright Carl Benke Hipolite Gorski and Dr Howard Angus with guests Rev Wade Darnell and Rev William Hayden. Hot chocolate coffee cookies and donuts were served to more than 65 high school students.

Lee Pittman St. Mary's School Pittman Bishop and Sheridan Rds Bonnie Angus James G. Wright Carl Benke Hipolite Gorski Howard Angus Wade Darnell William Hayden

Citizenship Like Two Sided Coin At P TA Program

Dr. Garland A. Godfrey Central State college president spoke at the founder's day program telling about duties alongside rights. He urged belief in majority rule equality and the need to educate society to sift truth from fiction while supporting education and stable homes. PTA members approved equipment purchases and named a nominating committee as student displays and a chorus took the stage.

Robert FE. Lee School P-Ta Garland A. Godfrey Central State College Khrushchev Dr. Godfrey Godfrey

Boy Is Honored At Birthday Party

Mrs. Don Davis hosted her son Don McCoy Davis's sixth birthday party with games balloons and party favors. Attendees included Deborah Davis Mary Yarbrough Jimmy York Debra Hardaker Debbie Mike Tony Franklin Phillip Kimball Hiner Alberta Harry Meech Bonnie Tahsequah Anita French Beverly Parks and special guests Lorena Robinson Vera French Lawton.

Don Davis Don McCoy Davis Deborah Davis Mary Yarbrough Jimmy York Debra Hardaker Debbie Mike Tony Franklin Phillip Kimball Hiner Alberta Harry Meech Bonnie Tahsequah Anita French Beverly Parks Don Lorena Robinson Fletcher Vera French Lawton

Two Welcomed By OCS Wives at Regimental Club Meeting

Mrs Donald Fite and Mrs James Sheffield were welcomed into the OCS Wives club at Regimental Headquarters lounge. Hostess Mrs James Gabelmann and assistant Mrs David Nyberg organized a program with slides on table settings and sterling use. Guests included Mrs Sam Jernigan and Mrs James Dorsey. sponsor Mrs Charlie A Christin Jr.. class sponsors Mrs Sammie Newcombe and Mrs John P Sweeney II. Refreshments served to 25 persons.

Donald Fite James Sheffield OCS Wives Club James Gabelmann David Nyberg Sam Jernigan James Dorsey Charlies A. Christin Jr Sammie Newcombe John P. Sweeney II

Veeting Set For 3 PTA Study Groups

Whittier and Jefferson PTA groups join Taft for an all day study session on Feb. 21 at Taft school announced by Jefferson principal Raymond Smith. Founders day honored, past presidents present, and a heart health talk with film followed by Q and A. Cake and coffee served to about 175 patrons. PTA council meeting set for Feb. 18 at Lee school.

Whittier Jefferson Pta Taft Raymond Smith Jefferson PTA Oklahoma City The Heart Association F. H. Austin Lawton LaNeil Lanman Leon Nix Lynwood Smith George Hesket H. Podberzer R. O. Bomberry J. Alexander Hesket PTA Council Lee School

P TA Goals Highlight Westwood Unit Meeting

P TA council president C J McDonald reviewed the organization founded 66 years ago at the Westwood unit meeting. B G Halbert led devotion named a nominating committee and announced plans for a Holy Bible book review benefit on March 26 with $1 tickets. Founders day luncheon set for Feb 18 at Lee school with reservations. tea followed hosted by hospitality chair Mrs Anthony.

C. J. McDonald P-Ta Council P-Ta Westwood B. G. Halbert Don Mitchum T. C. Anthony Halbert George Bridges Lee School Elizabeth Seright Hazel Sexton Anthony

New Officer Installed By Lawton Rebekah Lodge

Lawton Rebekah lodge 87 met to install officer and plan a Valentine party. Mrs. Kemp McClain was installed as right support to the chaplain by lodge deputy Mrs. Tom Bradford, assisted by Mrs. L. G. Vowell and Mrs. Sam Braddy. They voted to donate to the Educational Foundation and welcomed Mrs. Eldon Kline as a guest.

Lawton Rebekah Lodge Kemp McClain Tom Bradford L. G. Vowell Sam Braddy Educational Foundation Fund Eldon Kline Martha Rebekah Lodge Chillicothe Ohio Ruth Wagnon Noble Grand Leonard Rainey Carl Wheatley Cora Nix

Make A Mother Daughter Outfit From Matching Dresses

Practical guide for sewing a mother and daughter matching outfit using drip dry prints. Describes bias bows and trimming, buttonholes, side zippers, fitted facings, and hems for dress and daughter’s dress, with machine gathering and multiple style variations.

Two Join Rebekahs at Unity Lodge 121

Unity Rebekah lodge 121 welcomed Mrs. George Sanford by reinstatement and Harold McGlothlin by transfer to membership during a Friday night meeting in the IOOF hall. The group plans a Valentine party for Theta Rho Girls club 29 at 6 30 p m Feb 12 in the lodge hall with arrangements led by Mrs. Jess Stanley, Mrs. Bertie Rath and Mrs. Allen Thompson.

George Sanford Harold McGlothlin Unity Rebekah Lodge IOOF Sanford McGlothlin Ben Holcomb Noble Grand Bill Read Theta Rho Girls Club Jess Stanley Bertie Rath Allen Thompson Cleo Shelp Lois Purcell Notle Fields

Whittier PTA Founders Day Honors Past Presidents

Nine former presidents of Whittier Parent-Teachers Association were honored at the Founder's day tea. The event featured "The Objects Speak" program led by Frances Inman, with participation from numerous members. President Randall Compton announced a Gold Oak goal and a Taft Jefferson Whittier study group to be held February 14 at Taft.

Whittier Parent-Teachers Association Jesse Barnes Stanley Tyrone Harold Wilson Nat Robertson J. C. Brubaker Jake Witzel Orville Pope Hugh Bish James R. Williams Frances Inman Roy Hooper Bernell Gilbert Ralph McPherson Mack Jameson Harold Winkleman Raymond Green Pope Dale Barnett Wilson Troy Best Mearyjorie Crosson S. J. McIntosh Randal Compton Barnes Green Lou Whiteley Compton Taft, Jefferson and Whittier Pta Taft School Donald McDougle Wallock Memorial Congregational Church Peggy Rust McPherson

Lawton Social Calendar Highlights Local Clubs

Arts and crafts and several women’s groups meet this week across Lawton. Events include Lawton Womans Forum at 7 3 p.m. Mrs Albert Childs 907 Columbia, Christian Womens Fellowship 7 30 p.m. Boulevard Christian Church, Mrs Thomas McNeely 2305 N 43rd, Goodwill Rebekah lodge 83 7 30 p.m. at IOOF hall 1092 D, and more activities with Rainbow for Girls and Wives clubs.

Arts and Crafts Department Lawton Womans Forum Albert Childs Columbia Christian Womens Fellowship Boulevard Christian Church Thomas McNeely N. 43Rd Goodwill Rebekah Lodge Ioof Hall Couples Club First Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall

Andrew Jackson PTA hosts founder day tea and awards

Mrs Godlove leads Andrew Jackson PTA Founders Day activities with a note on criticisms and aims. James Roberts delivers devotion. Cub Scout den 3 under Mrs Bill Tedford conducts flag ceremony. Nomination committee elected. $35 donated to Children’s Shelter. Room counts won by Mrs Lelon Cousins sixth grade and Mrs Virginia Stering second grade. Centerpiece given to John Littlefield for his birthday. Keith Edward named for Sterling newborn February 1 in Lawton hospital.

Gerald Smith Marguerite Yount PTA Bill LeClair Ray Catlin Rudy Schuver LeClair Ray Atteberry Margaret Perrin W. W. Godlove Parent- Teachers Association Andrew Jackson School James Roberts Bill Tedford Fred Montero Fred Smith Norman Gaylon Lelon Cousins Virginia Stering John Littlefield

Wilson PTA Marks Founding of 1897 Alice Burney

Mrs. Fred Whitehead spoke on Alice Burney who founded the Wilson Parent-Teachers Association in 1897 at Founder’s Day. The meeting honored past presidents as Mrs. John Woodward led the session and a nominating committee was chosen for officer slate.

Fred Whitehead Alice Burney Parent-Teachers Association Wilson Pta Bruce Montague Tom Get. Mirek OR. Grimes Whitehead Tom Stanton Eldon English Elmer Holsey Ginny Virgil Fred Thomason PTA Jake Witzel Melton Simpson John Woodward B. W. McMahan Tommy Brown John McNair Lawrence Keegan

Mrs. Helen Carney Hosts Shakespeare Club at Home

Mrs. Helen Carney invites Shakespeare club members to her residence at 802 D for a 2 30 p.m. meeting on Wednesday.

P. R. Ramey Arlington Carolyn Hunt Club Helen Carney Shakespeare Club

How Cigarette Ads Target Youth in Reader's Digest

February issue features an exposé arguing cigarette firms lure youths with ads that showcase athletes and young girls while warning that thousands of teens start smoking each year. It questions public indifference and urges parents to read Slow Death and other pieces in the issue.

Reader's Digest

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