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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1957
Page
9
The article urges women to maintain clean hands with proper washing and nail care. It contrasts grubby hands with those of others who do daily labor and use polish sparingly. It prescribes warm water, soap, a nail brush, and careful drying, plus avoiding extreme temperatures and ensuring a well aired, comfortable bedroom for better sleep.
VEW Auxiliary members from Lawton Fort Sill and district posts gathered for a district meeting in Marlow. Awards honored members for recruiting, hospital work, and fundraising. New officers include Mrs Pledger as junior president and Mrs Jago as conductress. retiring president Mrs Stringer received a past president’s jewel.
Elgin High School gym hosted the annual senior and junior cafe party with white colors, flowers, and decoyations. Miss Anna Ryan directed entertainment including folk dances grand march and Virginia reel. Fruit punch and home baked cookies served. 23 students attended with several faculty members and spouses present.
A bride plans ahead for wedding flowers to control costs and ensure a finishing touch. Parents typically pay for mothers and bridesmaids bouquets, while groomsman boutonnieres and the bride's bouquet are discussed. Seasonal blooms reduce price. cascade bouquets remain popular with pale pink or blue accents.
The article advises matching bouquets to gown length and style. For a ballet-length dress use a round bouquet with roses and delphiniums, for full skirts a crescent or ascendant arrangement, and for sheath gowns a modern stylized design. Corsages suit informal dresses. spray orchids or carnations are fine. daisies rise in popularity. Corsages cost about $4.50.
Special report notes Jon Bland is receiving medical treatment in a Lawton hospital this week. The item reflects local health news from Lawton on May 23 1957.
A special adult class in making slip covers and curtains will run June 3 to 14 in the high school homemaking department. Miss Anna Ryan, homemaking instructor, will conduct the class and interested persons should contact Miss Ryan.
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