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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1963
Page
8
The Kennedy presidency boosts belt sales across the United States, with 1962 sales up about 10 percent to roughly $82 million as belts diversify from classic black and brown to plastic jute hemp and plaid styles. Experts say teen fashion drives demand through conformity, while traditional suspenders remain an option for fuller figures.
UPI surveys quote Albert Schwabacher and RCA chief David Sarnoff noting women lack top posts in major firms. Kennedy administration studies find 95 percent of working women earn under 5 000 yearly. Wage gaps persist in banks and laundries despite anti discrimination laws and union contracts.
Fort Sill guest Mrs E E Wallman a past district VFW auxiliary president and Fort Sill auxiliary 5263 president represented Mrs Gilmore Toms district president at the official inspection visit. The meeting conducted by Mrs Frank Barker accepted Mrs Bertie Rading's membership application and noted a 1963 membership of 123 with a 179 goal by March 1. A memorial service for late members was planned and district meetings announced for May 18 19 at Roman Nose lodge Watonga with national president Merton B Tice due Feb 28 March 3 in Oklahoma City.
Members of the TEL class hosted a Valentine dinner for their husbands in the church banquet room. Mrs. Conway Garner led as program chair with opening prayer by John Roy Harris and singing after dinner. Attendees included numerous couples and special guests Rev. Harris and Mr. Evans.
The Junior Keyboard Music club presented the Parades of American Music program at the First Christian church on a Tuesday meeting. Denece Derke led the event with the Federation ritual and pledge, and Kathy Powers narrated the hymn of the month Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing with Nancy Rogers on piano.
Sew and So club members exchanged gifts when Miss Louise Smith hosted the group with a Valentine theme in table decora tions and refreshments. Attending were Mrs. C. G. O' Connor, Mrs. C. H. Malone, Mrs. M. W. Goodman, Mrs. George Le vit e, Mrs. Bob Hughes, Mrs. Dan Simmons, Mrs. Bobby Crews, Mrs. M. T. Wilhite, Mrs. Carl Benson, Mrs. Leonard Jones, Mrs. F. P. Wilkinson, and guest Mrs. L. L. Dunlop.
Goodwill Rebekah Lodge 83 held a regular session led by Mrs. L W Russell and Mrs. Earl Wheeler. Visitors included Mrs. George Sanford from Unity Rebekah Lodge 121. A formal initiation for Lawton and Cyril candidates was announced.
Mrs C J Kolker hosted St Anne s Altar Society with assistances including Mrs J C Cremer and Mrs Leo Koetter. Mrs John Ryan led prayers. minutes and annual financial report read. get well cards signed. club prize awarded to Mrs Pat Cappuccio. summer school tentatively set for two weeks in August. guest Miss Cecelia Kvasnica attended.
Mr. and Mrs. Dale Durham of Midwest City recently married were honored at a come-and-go reception and shower held at the home of her uncle and aunt Mr. and Mrs Lawrence Denson Flynn. Mrs. Durham formerly Miss Judy Smith daughter of Mr. and Mrs Finis Smith of Elgin. Hostesses listed include Mrs Rena Stoops Mrs Cecil Lamb and others. The gift table used a white linen cloth and the refreshment table a silver lace cloth accented by a red rose centerpiece. Refreshments were served to 40 guests from a silver and crystal service.
The Past Noble Grands club of Goodwill Rebekah lodge 83 met at 802 S. Fifth with Mrs. Clifford Amero as new president. Officers installed included Mrs. Clyde Honeycutt secretary and others. Committees were named for sick relief cards telephone funeral staff look-out and more. Plans were set for May entertainment. next meeting in March at Mrs. Wheeler’s.
A national magazine advocates a husband wife contract for couples in Los Angeles conciliation court. It says the agreement clarifies eroding issues and provides a script for a happier relationship. The piece suggests drafting such a contract by the first anniversary to prevent divorce.
A New York report notes a mild clear hair spray for blondes that supposedly preserves shade while holding the set. It advises selecting products suited to hair type and ensuring lanolin content to avoid flaking and dullness, with emphasis on damp-hair use.
Calendar items include the Sweetheart banquet at Trinity Baptist Church at 7 p.m. and a Valentine box supper at Wallock Congregational Fellowship Hall at 6 p.m. Other activities: Unity Rebekah lodge 121 at IOOF hall 108 G D at 7:30 p.m. Square Toppers dance at American Legion hall Seventh and E at 8 p.m. Reddy Killowatt and Wallock clubs host dances at the American Legion hall and VFW building at 8 p.m. Social and club gatherings listed for the evening.
Comanche-Cotton County Medical Auxiliary met at Dr. John Penrod home for a business session led by President Mrs. William A. Matthey. Officers for 1964 were chosen with Mrs. Royce P. Means named president and other posts filled by Mrs. Melton P. Meek, president-elect. Mrs. Lowell Thornton, vice president. Mrs. Avalo V. Caldwell, secretary. and Mrs. Forest D. Harris, treasurer. Guest speaker Ms. J. D. Howard spoke on hobbies and displayed her glassware collection.
A Fort Sill neighborhood delegation of Girl Scout leaders will join the Sooner Girl Scout council spring meeting in Norman on Sunday. Attending from the installation are Mrs. R. J. O'Donnell, Mrs. O. L. Parker, Mrs. S. A. Roberts, and Mrs. Edward Washington, with Mrs. M. B. Brigadier, Mrs. E. B. Flaig, and Mrs. B. Gailiusis also listed. State leaders will discuss the spring program with the theme International Friendship, featuring Vera Moody of Pakistan and Nancy Montgomery of Purcell speaking on Guiding in their regions and scouting experiences in Europe.
The Faxon Junior Girls auxiliary held a mission study titled Butch Dis covers America taught by Mrs. Bill Peters. Members present included Elon Claborn Elizabeth Claborn Phyllis Watts Paula Watts Donna Howeth Beverly Howeth Gennettie Lewis and Mary Berry with Mrs. Bobby Couch the counselor also in attendance.
Three Lawton residents William Finke Charles L Henry and Bobby G Vowell were among 1530 educators at a University of Oklahoma meeting showcasing three new courses to modernize high school biology curricula. Sterling notice lists Roger and Mrs Anderson Seattle announcing an 8 pound daughter born in Seattle.
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