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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1957
Page
5
Mrs. Muriel Lawrence argues readers blame a mother who coddles a son on a crowded bus. The boy appears babyish and demanding, while the mother seeks sympathy and status by making him seem needy. Society’s hostility toward the child is framed as a reflection on parental manipulation for admiration.
Ruth Millett advises women past middle age to study their faces and figures in a mirror, learn their good points, then build a single harmonious outfit. Visit a beauty salon for styling, observe peers for cues, and plan one complete outfit to gain confidence and make shopping enjoyable.
The 40 Salon No 315 elected a new slate of officers subject to approval at the Wednesday meeting after a watermelon party at Mrs Belcia s home. Mrs Townsend will be the Moca delegate to the state convention on Aug 11 in Tulsa with Mrs Owen Dalrymple as alternate. Door prize went to Mrs Pguh. Attendees included Mrs J L Zipen Bertis Czernocki and Ernest Burrow.
Fall furnishings push sophisticated tastes with higher incomes driving new designs. Chicago market previews show varied styles from many cultures with light, slim pieces and bold contrasts. Walnut two finishes mix in Casa del Sol, silk screen motifs brighten chests, and pearl, brass, glass hardware soften trims.
Richard Boone star of Have Gun Will Travel sees a trend and adds horseback riding to his own drama school curriculum. He says an actor in Hollywood would be without a place if he could not ride a horse.
Washington officials plan a poll to gauge how many American reporters would go to Communist China if travel restraints on newsmen were lifted. The State Department discussed a limited six month trial with five news industry leaders while opposing a strict cap on numbers. A broad cost factor and military considerations were cited as key influences.
Sixteen Lawton YMCA day camp students toured the Oklahoma State Capitol and YMCA buildings in Oklahoma City today. They were accompanied by James Roberts, director of Harmon Park camp. A second camp starts Monday at Lawton Heights Methodist Church, 16th and Andrews. enrollment fee is 37 dollars.
Terence Fisher says he designed the film to maximize fear for viewers and even chosen colors to be visible to color blind audiences, ensuring impact across screenings.
County pioneers officially begin two weeks of festivities in Lawton. Aug 6 Pioneer celebration features a 20 minute Norman radio program devoted to Lawton and Southwestern Oklahoma. Betty Mae Wege Sandra Parsons and Patricia Rat chit win the holy show. Lawton Rangers set up a calaboose as a beard growing warning for city men. Years Ago: new courthouse heads Rotary projects list. Marconi dies of heart disease. $100,000 damage from storms. 206 county men gain broom corn harvest work. Alben W Barkley named Democratic Senate leader. 30 Years Ago: city pools popular with children. Renovation of Lawton Ice Cream Co. Bond elections in Jackson Jefferson counties. City donates $50 to American Legion band trip to Guthrie. King Ferdinand dies. prince crowned.
Casper Wyoming report says a police judge named Mineral AI was spotted waiting to use a telephone booth near a service station. A passerby alerted police who arrived with riot guns, surrounding the car where the driver identified himself as the judge.
Miss Jayce Gail Willis, 16, of Tahlequah, was crowned state rodeo queen at the Southwestern Semi Centennial rodeo in Chickasha. Runner-up was Sandy Black, 15, of Idabel. The four day rodeo ends tonight.
Mrs. Lillie Belle Paxson 91 died Thursday at home of daughter Mrs. Earl McKinney 916 Bell after a long illness. Born February 5 1865 in Hanover Illinois she lived with her daughter since October. Survived by daughter Mrs. John Goodall Salina Kansas son Willard Paxson Ola Arkansas five grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Member of First Methodist Church Abilene Kansas. Funeral at 10 am Saturday at Danner Funeral Home Abilene with burial there. Lawton Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
John Wesley Davis, infant son of Don Davis, Cement, born March 7, 1957, died Thursday at Mercy Hospital, Oklahoma City. Services were held today at 10 a.m. at Cement First Christian Church with Rev. Charles Lamb officiating. Burial followed at Cement IOOF Cemetery, under Crews Funeral Home Apache. Survived by father Don Davis, Cement, paternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Bert Davis, Cement, and maternal grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Otis Bowen, Ulysses, Kans.
Manila reports that the United States firmly refused Philippine demands to surrender two former American servicemen for trial in Philippine courts. George E. Roe of Michigan and Roy C. Cook faced separate traffic accident charges. The U S Embassy blamed delays and cited no extradition treaty as the legal barrier to return.
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