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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 24, 1957
Page
18
A Lawton Constitution note offers guidance on choosing bathing suits and undergarments to suit body type. It covers panty girdles, two way stretch foundations, bra styles, and length choices to flatter figures, plus tips on avoiding ill fits and awkward lines at the beach.
Army Brats State Show Committee reports on the forthcoming fashion show and holds a 7:30 pm business meeting Tuesday in Jeanne Tilson’s quarters at 429 N Chickasha Fort Sill. Linda Jones presided as 13 members attended. Models expected include Gean Elliott Freddie Hill Beverlyn Ishmael Linda Jones Way Pavilliaed Sharon Stafford Patsy Tait with Mrs. Gilbert B Sage assisting. Afterward saft drinks and cookies were served by the hostess.
Norma Abbott presided as Sub Deb club met at her home on 1718 Sycamore for pledge week duties at 7:30 p.m. Linda Griffin and two pledges Candi Champlin and Stephanie Specht attended, with rush week plans discussed and a date to be set. Other members present included Jane Babbitt, Carol Barnes, Sue Cochran, Kay Crossland, Genda Kinsey, Lynn Parmenter, Gerry Page, Marilyn Thompson and Faye Verma.
Charity chapter No. 507 of the Order of Eastern Star held an initiation Tuesday at 7 45 p m at Mount Scott Masonic temple. Guests from Lawton No 83 and out of town visitors attended. Initiates included Mr and Mrs Vernon Loveal and Sgt John Tinney. Wm matron Mrs Tom Oliver and worthy patron Sgt Weldon Storm led the meeting. About 45 people attended and plans were made to honor past patrons at the next session.
The J J Brandon Descendants Hive Reunion held at Lake Quanah Parker community house in the Wichita mountains elected Joryy Brandon as president and named Henry Guld vice president Mrs G W Hastings secretary Sanford Brandon treasurer. 1958 arrangements include Pat Brandon Mike Brandon and C M Kephart with entertainment led by Mrs Carless Tubbs.
First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service circles gather in homes for devotionals and program discussions. Circle I at 1202 Kingsbury heard progress on the new church. Circle II at 501 Fort Sill Blvd discussed the church and summer activities with one guest. Circle III at the Heinz home studied Christian Enterprises in The Philippines with 22 members. Circle IV at 2117 Atlanta had a devotional led by Mrs. Hamm and business period led by Mrs. Shelp with 10 present.
Mrs E K Winters presided over a 7 30 p m session at her home 720 N 31st Mesdames Wayne Wheeler and Harold Woodward co hosted. A personal shower followed during social hour honoring the hostess with iced drinks served after gift presentation Attending were several named ladies including Hayden Bemtyill Cecil Baker Jerry Sadek Carmichael Ed Desautel Hackler Pearl Harmon James Rasco George Rollins Dennis Smith and Zeb Williams.
Lydia Morales of Lawton is among 17 Oklahoma College for Women students applying for degrees after completing 1957 summer courses. She seeks a bachelor of music degree in music education and was elected Queen of May at OCW. Her OCW activities include Glee Club, Rhythmettes, and the college dance orchestra. Final exams end with the last class meeting. degrees are conferred next spring.
Arthur Ochsner ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Charlie Ochsner Chattanooga is convalescing following an appendectomy at a Frederick hospital. The child became ill while the family attended the Falls Creek Baptist assembly near Davis.
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