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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 1955
Page
7
Alicia Hart notes teens view hats as a sign of aging while designers create playful options like rain hats with names, sou’westers, and beach styles. Many teens collect diverse hats, yet some prefer conservative looks, while fashion pressures and peer trends influence choices.
A Chicago report quotes Gen Lawrence Whiting president of the American Furniture Mart on how households buy furniture. Most homemakers replace or rebuild pieces rather than buy anew, typically when expanding family needs or wear necessitates. Upholstered items last six to ten years before redo or replacement, appliances require full replacement after repairs fail, and living rooms show the most change due to television.
A junior editor caption describes the Alamo center in San Antonio, recounting Davy Crockett and 180 defenders fighting Santa Anna’s 4,000 to 6,000 troops, the siege from Feb 23 to March 6, and the rout at San Jacinto under Gen. Houston. The piece notes the Alamo as a restored state monument and offers classroom craft instructions with a flag display featuring the Texas Republic colors.
The Lawton Rangers celebrate the 10th annual birthday rodeo at the LO ranch south of Lawton, August 3-6, with top rodeo contestants from western states. Notables Smiley Burnette and "Wild Bill" Elliott will appear, continuing a tradition that began in 1945 after the Buckaroos formed in 1944. The group originated from informal riding in 1939-40, built the LO ranch, and expanded into a prominent community western show with charity and youth livestock events.
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