Smith Wins Republican Nod For Fifth Senate Term In Maine
Margaret Chase Smith, 74, wins the Republican nomination in Maine after a costly challenge from Monks. William Hathaway, a four-term congressman, tops Jack Smith for the Democratic nomination as Kyros and Porteous battle in the 1st District, Cohen and Violette contest the 2nd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Swearingen
Associated Press
Portland, Maine
Margaret Chase Smith
Hathaway
Jack Smith
Maine
Peter N. Kyros
L. Robert Porteous Jr
Elmer H. Violette
van Buren
Bangor
William S. Cohen
Monks
Smith
Capitol
Summer tops with shoulder ruffles spark attention
The piece notes that square neck and back dresses with tiny shoulder ruffles look cool but warn that women with broader shoulders should avoid these ruffles as they will draw attention.
Decorating with Rugs and Carpeting for Luxury Homes
The article discusses how wall-to-wall carpeting adds size and unity to a room and that wool remains the top luxury, with continuous filament nylons and new acrylics popular. Area rugs define conversation areas and are increasingly used over floors or existing carpet, with retailers inviting readers to inspect displays of furniture and accessories to plan their home from floor to car.
Lawton Gold Star Mothers Celebrate 12th Anniversary
Lawton Oklahoma Marches mark the Lawton Chapter American Gold Star Mothers Inc as they celebrate their 12th founding anniversary at the Museum of the Great Plains with a noon luncheon. Mrs. H H Kniffin led a history presentation and Mrs. Alyne Greene and Mrs. H D Hastings conducted the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton
American Gold Star Mothers Inc
Museum of the Great Plains
H. H. Kniffin
Alyne Greene
H. D. Hastings
Hobbies Topic Guides Protheon Class Meeting Plan
Central Baptist Church Protheon class members met at Mrs. Jack Owens home to plan August annual picnic and ongoing church kitchen items project. Mrs. Herman Fetters led prayer, devotions by Mrs. Homer Williams themed Time, with reports from several members and a display of hobbies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protheon
Central Baptist Church
Jack Owens
Herman Fetters
Homer Williams
Bill Hargraves
Bob Reeder
Harold Woodward
Cecil Baker
Elsie Vaughan
Sam Braddy
W. D. Seright
Hiram Braley
Florence Rasco
Ed Desautel
Katharine Harper Club Meeting at 716 North 35th Place
Members of the Katharine Harper Club met at Mrs. Lawrence Bressman home. Mrs. Glen Massad presided. Crewel embroidery was completed by attendees. A farewell gift was given to Mrs. Bill Bell. Seven members attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katharine Harper
Lawrence Bressman
35Th Place
Glen Massad
Bill Bell
Target Acquisition Department
Charles Teel
Sanford Harper
Clarence Dawson
Stephen Dewey
Harry Wagner
Frederick C. Schleusing
Taste And Tell Luncheon Hosted By Violet Society
A Taste and Tell luncheon was held at the home of Mrs. W. L. Jacks with recipes exchanged after the event. Mrs. Ben Williams presided as president during the regular meeting. The article also notes a July 20 gathering at Mrs. Glenn Weaver home and mentions waterproof makeup and a coffee gelatin dessert with custard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawton African Violet Society
W. L. Jacks
Ben Williams
Glenn Weaver
Ash
Social Calendar events fill Lawton weekly schedule
A dense listing of social, service, and civic activities for Lawton and area residents. Highlights include Junior Miss Club at 7 p m, Lawton Humane Society at 7 30 p m, Order of the Eastern Star at 7 30 p m, several church and club meetings, and community gatherings such as coffee for military wives, luncheons, and square dance club pie dinner at the Comanche County Fairgrounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debbie Morgan
Oak
Lawton Humane Society
Security Bank
Osa
Order of the Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Lincoln
Wesleyan Service Guild
The
Centenary United Methodist Church
Leta Mae Smith
Betty Martin
Smith
Lawton-Fort Sill
Church Women United
USC
Lawton Business and Professional Women’s Club
Lawtonian
NCO Wives’ Club
First Presbyterian Church
Veterans of Foreign Wars
S. 2Nd
Lawton Cosmetology Association
OK Tops Club
Lawton Pioneer Women’s Club
Museum of the Great Plains
Silver Spurs
Comanche County Fairgrounds
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
Bardsher Family Reunion Held at Elmer Thomas Park
Relatives of the late Mr and Mrs W M Bardsher gathered for a reunion in Elmer Thomas Park. Attendees came from Lawton and Duncan with extended family from Sierra Vista Marlow Comanche Bay City Tucson Omaha and other nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Bardsher
Elmer Thomas Park
Lawton
Henry Bardsher
Fred Bardsher
Carl Bardsher
C. F. Hicks
Edwin Smith
Pete Dove
Leonard Yates
Jim Martin
Eddie Smith
Richard Woodard
Don Hertzog
Frankie Phelps
Ruth Masterson
Stephanie Masterson
Jason el
Richard Green
Tucson
Ariz
Inger Snany
Omaha
Neb
Bobby Jennings
Larry Crissman
Travis Light
Duncan
Chattanooga
Borden
Eagle Park
Cache
Jim Watts
Fletcher
Ray Wilson
Hollister
Calif
Q. D. Borden
Women Club Welcomes Two New Members At Home
The Sherilykes Club met at Mrs. Pete Brown’s home to greet new members Mrs. W. L. Scott and Mrs. Harold Broughton. President Mrs. Charles Dabbles led plans for a June 30 social at Mrs. Julius C. Henderson’s address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherilykes Club
Pete Brown
W. L. Scott
Harold Broughton
Charles Dabbles
Julius C. Henderson
N. 27Th
Grandson Ricky Nixon Visits Mrs Lena Robison This Summer
Ricky Nixon of Houston Texas spends the summer with his grandmother Mrs Lena Robison. He travels from Houston to stay with her for the season and join local activities and family time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Lena Robison
Ricky Nixon
Houston
Tex
Abby
Bill
Walter
ST. Louis
NCO Wives Club Plans Afternoon Games Meeting
The NCO Wives' Club gathers for games tomorrow at the NCO Club starting at 1 p.m. Members and attendees will participate in a social, friendly event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NCO Wives
NCO Club
Natural Accessories Elevate Collegiate Style
Natural materials such as pearl ivory silver and tortoise shoes the fashion spotlight with a handcrafted look. In the collegiate category print shirts with white collars and cuffs pair with a pleated skirt for a basic classic appearance.
Readers Tackle Retardation Act in Public Humour Debate
Abigail Van Buren presents letters reacting to a teenager who mocked mental disability to gain attention. Readers urge apology and call for education, with voices from Indiana Georgia Missouri and Ohio urging compassion and alternatives such as mentoring mentally challenged youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abby
State Hospital
Fort Wayne
Ind
Francis
Ohio
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Dutton
Gore
E. F. Sheaks
Mrs. Kniffin
Ruth Ring
Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary
Ernest Shortemeyer
John Larkins
Ladies Auxiliary
Lora Rorick
American Legion Auxiliary
Pat Shuman
Nellie Shaw
Ethel Austin
K. Harper
Wiest Auto Service
Th &B
First Presbyterian Church Friendship Club
League of Women Voters
City Hall
Three Link Club
Bea Morrison
Bell
Bardsher Family
Chatanooga
Hugh Wilson
Church of Christ Ladies
Maggie Norton
Bill Eddleman
Logan Eichblatt and Son
Houston, Tex
Carl Geis
Maggi Burton
Fuller Brush Co
Lawton Products Center
ILP
NCO
Gold Crest
Laird’s of
Abigail van Buren
Thomasville High School
Thomasville, Ga
Esther
Iowa
L. A
Gwen Fisher
Cecily Brownstone
AP Food
Raulston
Sabia
El’s Discount Clothing Store
South Sheridan
Ull
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