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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1953

Page

5

Dress Interest Shifts To Back Front in Fashion Shift

London report quotes James Laver of the Victoria and Albert Museum noting a cyclical move in women’s dress from bust emphasis to the lower figure. Designer Joy Ricardo’s coronation-year collection is cited as evidence with models featuring derriere details that draw attention as they walk away.

London James Lavier Victoria and Albert Museum Laver Joy Ricardo Britain Ricardo

Walters Party Hosts Woodmen Guests in Lawton Event

Members of the Woodmen of the World and Supreme Woodmen Circle joined the Walters group for a hard times party. The Walters drill team presented the flag before readings by Jennie Rouse, Duncan, and Norma Curry. A solo by Mrs. Alice Whitley and the skit Duds and Suds followed as the Woodmen groups named Woodmen Frolic. Guests included state manager Mrs. Addie Hamlin and district manager Mrs. Lola Adkins, plus Capt. Perry Moss. Refreshments were served to attendees from Lawton and Walters.

Woodmen of the World Supreme Woodmen Circle Walters Jennie Rouse Duncan Norma Curry Lawton Alice Whitley Woodmen Circle Woodmen Frolic Pat Howe Addie Hamlin Lola Adkins Perry Moss Woodmen of World Walters Grove E. M. Curry A. A. Burton Mesdames Winnie Thomas Robert Province Charles Goins

Meeting on Everyday Living at Scott Home Demonstration

The Scott Home Demonstration club held a brief business session led by Mrs. C. J. Kell er before a lesson titled Meeting Our Physical Needs for Everyday Living presented by county home demonstration agent Mrs. Clara J. Kelley. Members met at Mrs. Bob Morford's home on Cache Road and discussed next month's gathering with Mrs. C. A. Tice. Refreshments of cherry tarts and coffee were served. attendees included Mesdames Leonard Davis Ed Hopkins George Horton Jr C. E. Putney Floyd Tice C. A. Tice and oo Wilson and Miss Kathleen einz.

C. J. Keller Clara J. Kelley County Scott Home Demonstration Club Bob Morford Cache Road C. A. Tice Mesdames Leonard Davis Ed Hopkins George Horton Jr C. E. Putney Floyd Tice Oo Wilson Kathleen Einz

Pioneer Club Luncheon Hosts New Officers and Polio Donation

Pioneer Women's club met at the American Legion hall for a 12 m luncheon with winter greenery centerpieces. Mrs R B Stewart was elected president with Abe March as vice president and Olive Herron as treasurer. the group voted $5 to polio relief and discussed Stephen Foster during social hour.

Pioneer Women’s Club American Legion Hall W. H. Clark J. W. Middleton Stephen Foster Mable Parks Fred Heinz Stewart Abe March Olive G. Herron George Crane W. E. Provine C. C. Clements W. E. Bowers Ed Oehlman Lennie Johnson J. L. Wilson John W. Tyree

Beaver Valley Home Demonstration Club Meets at Dayton Home

Beav er Valley HD Club met at the home of Mrs. A. Dayton where roll call prompted New Year resolutions. Mrs. Gerald Price led a brief business session naming Mrs. Dayton cancer fund chairman and Mrs. Clyde Peters civil defense chairman. Devotional by the hostess. attendees included one visitor Mrs. Myrta Herring and Miss Juanita Peters.

Beaver Valley Home Demonstration Club A. Dayton Gerald Price Dayton Cancer Fund Clyde Peters Civil Defense Myrta Herring Juanita Peters

Automobile stalled on Santa Fe tracks struck by freight

A vehicle stalled on Santa Fe tracks in the city was struck by a northbound freight train and knocked about 90 feet, causing injuries and a disruption to rail traffic. Further details were not provided in the readable text.

Santa Fe

Social Events And Meetings Card Week Ahead

Local clubs and sororities list weekly gatherings. Beta Mu chapter and Epsilon Sigma Alpha hold meetings, while War Dads and auxiliary host a canasta supper at Long hall. Several circles of First Presbyterian Women meet, plus Centenary and First Methodist groups, Alpha Pi and Beta Sigma Phi host programs, with hospital visits and demonstrations planned. Delegates to a state convention will be elected Friday at Supreme Forest Woodmen.

Beta Mu Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority Chamber of Merce Medicine Park Antonio Pine Theta Rho National Board of Missions Robert L. Ivey H. L. Porter John A. Smith Centenary Methodist Women’s Society of Christian Service James A. Black Gore J. R. Montgomery Euclid G. E Morton Cheyenne Lloyd Hartman Elm Kenneth Little N. 25Th Robert Edde Pershing Drive First Methodist Woman’s Society of Christian Service Lyle Grose A. W. Langston Maple Charles Jennings Cherry Floyd Freeman Laird Joe Bertram A. Martha Central Baptist Church J. R. Gordon Walding Alpha Pi Beta Sigma Phi Dan Hanna Jr Ferris Eileen Zak Lloyd R. Hennessee Lawton Garden Club F. W. Hammond Lake Robert Wil Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle American Legion Hall

Fair View Club Elects Officers

At the Fair View Community club meeting held at the school house Damon Watson was chosen president. George Rogers became vice president with Mrs Eddy as secretary and Mrs Herman Greear as program chairman, and Mrs Roy Price as reporter. The club announced a Feb 26 meeting at the Fair View school house with refreshments served.

Oklahoma Fair View Damon Watson George Rogers Eddy Herman Greear Roy Price Fair View School House

Seaman Family Guests Visit Wichita Falls Couple

Personal mention notes Mr and Mrs Jack Seaman of Wichita Falls Texas were weekend guests of Mr and Mrs John Seaman at 806 East and Mrs J C McMillian at 701 Park.

Jack Seaman Wichita Falls Texas John Seaman J. C. McMillian Park

New Son Named for Chattanooga Family in Lawton Birth

Mr and Mrs Clifford Richardson welcome John Allan born January 16 at a Lawton hospital. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Alex Richardson and Mr and Mrs Wilbur Morrison of Faxon. The Richardsons also have a two year old daughter Joyce Ann.

Chattanooga John Allan Clifford Richardson Lawton Hospital Alex Richardson Wilbur Morrison Faxon Richardsons Joyce Ann

Not A Scratch Edmond Man Emerges From Incident Unscathed

Edmond resident Walker E. Bronkhorst, 47, survived yesterday with no injuries after a cited incident. Authorities did not release further details, and the case remains under investigation.

Edmond Okla Walker E. Bronkhorst

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