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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1957
Page
10
A feature examines female hair loss and the rise of wigs and hairpieces. Observations describe daily challenges, social pressure, and a cabinet of styles from Turbans to caplets. Joe and Deribe Fleischer run a wig business guiding women toward natural looking solutions.
Honolulu reports that the University of Hawaii attracts visiting students from 44 states and 13 foreign countries for a popular summer program titled Dancers of Hawaii. The campus offers courses from Chinese invoratory to world civilization with a focus on hula dancing and sun tanning. Tuition runs 8.50 per credit hour and total enrollment is expected to exceed 4,000 this summer.
Allen Swift, a 13 year old who began on Howdy Doody, has built a career creating 400 voices for radio and TV spots. He can craft varied tones for cigars, candy bars, pencils, and even a squeaky rhinoceros voice to grab attention. Swift explains that each voice blends age, geography, personality, background and texture, and he deflects ad executives with his straightforward professional method.
Oklahoma City experts report state school children doubled their savings stamp purchases in 1956 from 1955. State director 8S D Brien notes total spent reached 993,784 dollars versus 41,097 the prior year. A pipe organ twist is noted involving Lan Bosmian in Chesibius, dated to the third century B C.
Beauty authority Helena Rubinstein says this year of the eye shade hat calls for bold eye liner on the upper lid and extra mascara to prevent eyes from being lost in shadow. With light hats and dark linings, bright lipstick and horizontal rouge are advised, while cloche and bonnet wearers seek balanced tones and a demure mouth. Clear red lips and opalescent eye shadow suit spring, with foundation and powder layered for lasting impact.
Beal Heights Presbyterian Women held lessons in their circles on Nationalism Versus Internationalism. Members met in various homes Tuesday with Circle T and Circle II delivering sessions, prayers, and plans for future lessons while sick ward notices were sent and attendees shared refreshments.
The Plumbing Fixture Manufacturers Assn reports used home sales about 30 percent ahead of last year. It says two existing houses are sold for new homes to enter the market as buyers favor properties near employment and with nearby schools parks and finished streets and sidewalks.
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