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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1957
Page
20
A fragmented prose piece discusses celebrated grandmothers and aging with surreal imagery. It references writers, architects, and cultural figures, noting older women remain vital through activity, awareness, and engagement in daily life and family.
Mr Mansey was honored at a community event with Mrs Mansey and a gathering of local residents. Present were Nerany Kerney Bennet Johnsen and several others, including children from nearby families, at Steepang.
Personal notes report Mr and Mrs Dow Keene visiting at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs AW W Keenew. Also present were Lew Keene and his family along with relatives and neighbors in Crish Allen area during the week.
Irish designer Colleen Connolly, a leading figure in Dublin’s fashion scene, creates handcrafts using linen and fine fabrics. Her Colleen Booms Handcrafts of Old Ireland targets American buyers, with her work valued by European clientele. Connolly says American women are among the best customers and aims to blend Irish craft with modern fashion trends.
Rotary Anns held a late afternoon meeting led by retiring president Mrs. Den Billingslen. Mrs. Cley Wilson and Mrs. BAe GB Cendek presented a vocal solo with accompaniment by Ales Ten Welker as new officers were announced and installed.
Members of Lawton Blue Bird and Camp Fire groups hosted a mothers tea at a leader’s home. Decor featured a butterfly-themed centerpiece on organdy, with each girl serving punch and cookies. Attendees included Mrs Harold Carey and other local families. group members listed among the attendants.
Members of the Okiciyapi Camp Fire group entertained their mothers at the guardian Mrs. LE. MM. Ixnawlton home. They displayed craft articles and group equipment, presented cheery pot holders, sang songs, and played games with rail punch and cookies. Attending members included Linda Bunch Vicki Cooper Donna Kilgore Nancy Knowleton Linda Lynes Diane McCall and Pattick Stephens. Mothers present were Messanies Stan Cooper Cal Wilgore Mildred Lynch Pauline McCall and Ross C. Stephens Jr.
A 1960s era report quotes Ben Donaldson saying women prompted major car improvements. He notes steering wheel placement, transmission, power steering, brakes, and tool design evolved to suit female drivers. The piece mocks outdated notions of women’s driving and highlights evolving automotive features.
New officers of the First Christian Missionary guild were introduced at a 7 15 p m covered dish supper in the church basement. Co hosts to the event attended by 23 members were Miss Eva Fraizer and Mesdames Joelouse and Marguerite Williamson. Officers include Mrs G Shediebar president Mrs W E Tomlinson vice president Mrs Joe House secretary Mrs Pauline English treasurer Mrs Williamson retiring president conducted a business meeting.
State sorority Rho Kappa Gamma elected Jane Connell to a second term as president during a Monday 7 30 p m meeting in Shirley Faulkner’s home 1217 Andrews Other officers chosen were Sherry Alenander Loretta Osborne Belly Sparks Pat Sapp Jo Pabdeco and Bovery Gaston serving as vice president chaplain reporter and pledge mistresses respectively
Rev C A Ridge installed new officers of the First Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service after a 1 PM covered dish luncheon. Circle II hosted. Officers named are Mrs George Page president Mrs J Y Darnell vice president Mrs Mack Jameson secretary and Mrs Herbert Johnson treasurer. Mrs W J Porter led a lesson from Mission Fields USA and Mrs John Hobbs gave a devotional. A business meeting by Mrs O C Mahaffay formed a lending library committee with Mesdames Forless Horst Mahaffay Williams Ubson.
Kathleen Worsner of Cache spoke on Our Country and When Electricity Came to the Farm at a noon covered dish luncheon of the Past Matrons club of the Order of Eastern Star at Paul Gnode Cabin Medicine Park. Prizes were awarded to Mrs Pete Williamson and others. door prize to Mrs Ed Crabtree.
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