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Newspaper

Lawton Constitution

Location

Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America

Date

May 22, 1957

Page

19

Designer Says U S Women Best Dressed

European fashion shifts toward ready to wear, says Italy’s Simonetta during a New York visit. She notes Americans are already leading in style with versatile ready to wear while European gowns grow shorter and less practical. Simonetta, born a duchess and once linked to Mussolini, highlights cultural contrasts and the appeal of feminine, graceful dress.

Gaile Dugas NEA New York Europe Simonetta Italy Tod Eve Desi Jan Price Ameri Falisi Ile Rome Kyonetta

Faithful Workers Meet At Church

In the absence of president Mrs. K K McClain the Far Workers Sunday School class held a 7 30 pm business and social meeting at the church. Mrs W D White opened with prayer, Mrs Viola Witsl gave a devotional, group captains reported, and secretary Mrs E Jenkins read last meeting minutes. Mrs W A Kendall directed games and led singing. refreshments were provided by Mrs E J Terrys Group IV. Other members included Mesdames J E Altman Stanley Bates C A Buskirk CL W George O B Tendrickson Eyvie Keeler E N J Meier Lydia Wallis and S E Williams.

Kk. F. McClain Far Workers W. D. White Viola Wits E. Jenkins W. A. Kendall

Social Calendar Briefs for Wednesday to Saturday

Open square dance for all at 8 p.m. Wednesday by Square 1 Square Dance Club with Oran Bailey Orchestra at American Legion hall. Thursday events include Central Baptist Sunday School class at 7 20 p.m. and Centenary Methodist Women’s Society luncheon at Mrs. Fred Huck’s home. Fort Sill Wives Club holds elections in the Olivers Club ballroom. First Presbyterian Session and sack supper at American Hall. Fort Sill Protestant Women’s Guild meets at 1 50 p.m. in the Post chapel with musical program and new officers. Friday features Pioneer Club at Seventh Street American Legion hall and daughter banquet. Saturday brings the Women’s ... annual May break at Hillside Auditorium north of town with Edward C. Keefe presenting “American Polk.”

American Legion Hall Seventh Square 1? Square Dance Club Oran Bailey Doreas Central Baptist Church As. C. L. Hight Park Centenary Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Servic Fred Huck Hears Wives Club Fort Sill Fort Sin Olivers Club First Presbyterian Wees America Hall

Prizes Awarded At Club Supper

The Forget Me Not club held a June meeting at the American Legion hall with 12 members present. Elizabeth Maddox led the session after a potluck, and prizes were awarded for games played during the evening.

Forget Me Not Club American Legion Hall Elizabeth Maddox

Lawton Woman Scores $100 Scholarship Prize

Clorene Jones, daughter of Mernie Jones, won the Lawton branch of the American Association of University Women annual $100 scholarship for Lawton High School's graduating senior. Presentation was made at the awards assembly Tuesday by outgoing president Mrs. W. F. Shepard.

Clorene Jones Merenmi 0. M. Jones Monroe Lawton American Assocition At University Lawton High School W. F. Shepard

Farewell Supper Honors Pastor and Wife in Sterling

Sterling special notes honor Rev. and Mrs. Harrod as they leave. A farewell covered dish supper was held at Sterling Methodist church. Rev. Harrod, pastor for two years, plans to attend school in another state and will conduct his last service on Sunday, June 2, for the local congregation.

Sterling Howard Tlarrod Sterling Methodist Church Harrod Tie

Lawtonian Named State Officer at Oklahoma Cosmetologists Meet

William Hopkins of Lawton was installed as second vice president of the Oklahoma Cosmetologists association during a two day session in Oklahoma City. Attending the Oriental room sessions at the Biltmore hotel were Mesdames Kirkien Sumstine and L G Vowell.

William Hopkins Lawton Oklahoma Cosmetologists Association Oklahoma City Biltmore Hotel Mesdames Tas Kirkien William Sumstine L. G. Vowell

AAUW Lawton Branch Hosts Annual Guest Day Tea

About 80 women attended Lawton branch American Association of University Women annual guest day tea at Mrs A D Carney residence 802 D Past presidents were honored and representatives from Lawton women s clubs were present Seasonal flowers adorned the home from 3 to 3 pm Tea coffee and punch were served with numerous ladies assisting hospitality Mrs W F Shepard retires as branch president and Mrs N B Hines is incoming president

Lawton American Association of University Women A. D. Carney W. F. Shepard N. B. Hines

Mrs. W. O. Wall Hosts Central Baptist Sunday School

Central Baptist Church Sunday School members met at Mrs. W. O. Wall home at 109 N Seventh for an evening session. Mrs. M. G. Fuller led opening prayer, with devotional by Mrs. W. D. Seright on The Source of Power. Business by vice president Mrs. Bev Buening, closing prayer by Mrs. J. KR. Caldwell. Games and refreshments followed for attendees including Mesdames H. L. Alexander and Ruth Feazier.

Roly Vall Jetter Protheon Central Baptist Church W. O. Wall M. G. Fuller W. D. Seright Bev Buening J. KR

Elgin OES Plans Saturday Covered Dish Event

Elgin OES will honor past matrons and patrons of Elgin Chapter No. Order of Easter Star with a covered dish supper at 6 p.m. Saturday at the Masonic hall Elgin A Bible will be presented and past members will register their years of service in the Bible.

Elgin Masonic Hall

Sedan Students Feted At Events

Sedan seventh graders and their eighth grade classmates, with parents Mr and Mrs Archie Zimmerman and Mr and Mrs Earl M Smith, attended a picnic supper and a movie at Sloan's store in Mountain View. Students present included DeWayne Brandon Sandra Prigus Linda Dempsey Jerry Sadongi Naomi Watkins Rigby Zimmerman and guests Stephen Fritz Nicky Vickie Zimmerman.

Saddle Mountain Archie Zimmenan Sedan School Earl M. Smith Sloan's Mountain View Smiths DeWayne Brandon Sandra Prigus Linda Dempsey Jerry Sadongi Naomi Watkins Rigby Zimmerman Stephen Fritz Nicky Vickie Zimmerman James and Ronnie Brandon Jackie Cork Virgil Payne Billy David Smith Wayne Dale Tate

Episcopal Guild Installs Officers At St Andrews Church

Mrs. James F. Brittingham was re installed as president of St Andrews Episcopal Church guild after a Tuesday meeting led by Rev Lon Printer. New officers Clyde Shelton vice president Mrs C L Holley treasurer and Mrs F B Buchanan secretary elected. Annual tea and bazaar set for Nov 22. A farewell shower honored Mrs Robert A Jackson wife of the curate who moves to Oklahoma City with her husband.

James F. Brittingham St. Andrew’s Guild St. Andrew's Episcopal Church Lon Prin Reetor Clyde Shelton C. L. Holley F. B. Buchanan Robert A. Jackson St. Andrew's Oklahoma City Mesdames L. W. Ferguson Fred T. Fox Mesdames Buchanan J. B. Bowman Cecil Bower Andy Crosby P. C. Fontaine R. M. Pennell C. B. Tyler I.G. Cole James A. Black J. H. Crosby J. F. Cullen D. Henry Jones Kennedy T. J. Kelly Jeff Runyon Ron Stephens Bennie Stephens

Telephone Wives Honor Families at Wiener Roast

Softball and horseshoes provided diversion at a family Wiener roast hosted by Telephone Wives auxiliary at Pecan Springs in Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge at 6 pm Monday. Attendees included Mrs. Oliver Trackler and numerous couples led by Robert Dunn and C F Carter. About 14 children attended. MOVE TO NEW HOME STERLING Mr and Mrs Darrell Brice moved into a new home one block south of Main street.

Pecan Springs Wichita Mountains Wildlife Refuge Oliver Trackler Robert E. Dunn C. F. Carter Robert C. Thompson Lloyd D. Franklin Glenn DG Prewett John JH. Coady Haire Kenneth H. Head Claude Johnson C. J. McAfee L. J. Morgan Ck Ok Sterling Darrell Brice Main Street

Forum Breakfast Speaker to discuss American Folklore

Edward C. Keefe executive director of Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation will be principal speaker at a 9 30 a m May breakfast for Lawton Woman's Forum at Hillside Athletic Club north of city. Event plans were announced.

Edward C. Keefe Oklahoma City Oklahoma Higher Education Foundation, Inc Lawton Woman's Forum Hillside Athletic Club City

Mrs Homer High Removed to Home From Hospital

About 132000 Canadian World War II veterans have not claimed reestablishment financial credits. Unclaimed money totals 23 million dollars.

Sterling Homer High Chickasha

Mrs DeCoster Hosts Guild Meeting At Forum President Home

Mrs Paul DeCoster served as guild hostess at an executive board session held at the Forum president Mrs G G Goodier’s home 3609 Nob Hill Drive at 7 30 p m Attendees included Mesdames Nick Carras Jack Carter Clifton Glandon J C Kennedy and R V Scott plus other members. Zolen Hinch daughter of Mr and Mrs Asa Kitchens convalesces after major surgery in Chickasha hospital. Mrs J O Smith spoke on Jesson for the Mayflower Guild meeting held at 1313 Andrews with numerous attendees and two children present.

Forum G. G. Goodier Nob Hill Drive Nick Carras Jack Carter Clifton Glandon J. C. Kennedy R. V. Scott Sterling Zolen Hinch Asa Kitchens a_Chickasha hospital J. O. Smith Jesson R. L. Mansell Mayflower Guild Wal- Jock Memorial Congregational Church Paul DeCoster Andrews Mesdames Jack Batten Clark Botkin Bert Blasingame W. E. Childs W. F. Eckhart J. M. Patterson Reece L. Russell Julia Smith Wayne Smith

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