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Newspaper
Lawton Constitution
Location
Lawton, Oklahoma, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1954
Page
6
Dorothy Roe offers simple sewing tips for children pinafores. Use straight shoulder straps extended six inches and tied in a rabbit ear knot for easy wear and growth. Assembly line method lets sewers cut and stitch multiple outfits in one go for quicker washing and drying.
John Denney of Lawton discusses theater experiences in New York City and European productions at an informal session hosted by Clay Hewett home 306 North 29th. Barbara Wilkerson directs the educational program with refreshments and a guest list including Virginia Lewis Ann Molena Marjorie Welch and several Mrs. attendees.
Plans were completed for a tea in the civic room of the Security Bank and Trust building to honor Ellen H Richards and Katharine Harper club members. Raffia work dominated the session and Mrs Frank Rainboldt received the club gift. Refreshments served to many members and guests. Don Rankin visits Sterling during a 14 day furlough from Fort Bliss. James Robert named for newborn son born Tuesday May 25 to Mr and Mrs James Townsend.
Denton Texas teacher Miss Dorothy Babb started Old Maids Day in 1950 to celebrate gift giving and friendship among single women. Aug 15 has become a townwide event with tea, free theater, corsages, and parties attracting hundreds from nearby towns. Many original participants have since married, while Babb remains the sun of the movement and warns old maids to seize opportunities before time passes.
Three Tulsa residents were injured when their car crashed into a Rock Island Railroad box car north of Ingersoll in Alfalfa County. Driver Louis Pounds 68 and Mr and Mrs Thomas A Schmitt were treated at a hospital and released.
Mrs Edward Nicholson faced a New York court on charges of falsifying her age on three vehicle registrations. Two sessions dismissed the case as the author muses on age, privacy, and nosiness, praising Nicholson’s defiance and urging reform. The piece reflects on gendered age judgments and calls for societal tolerance.
Reduced 1/4 and Cotton Dreses offer a wonderful spring and summer cotton selection. Includes one and two piece dresses in prints and solids with prices from 10.95 to 25.00.
Tobert Martin faces police court charges for threatening bodily harm. He is ordered to appear before Judge Don Fisher in police court at 5 p m today.
In Connecticut the Smith family holds a two to one lead over the Browns, marking a clear majority ratio. The finding highlights a notable demographic split within the region.
Former government witness Paul Crouch, noted anti red figure, is under Justice Department inquiry for possibly giving retracting testimony in two federal cases. Attorney General Herbert Brownell Jr. said the probe does not prove guilt and referenced conflicts raised by columnist Joseph Alsop about testimony in connections to longshore leader Harry Bridges and Philadelphia trials. Brownell noted no suspension of Crouch and emphasized no truck with guilt while addressing the Army McCarthy hearings.
Fort Sill hosts a Brownie Day Camp on Monday May 31 at Rucker Park with 9 am start. Attendees bring a nosebag lunch for day one as Mrs E M Williams directs aided by Mrs G C Cowan. Buses depart 8 30 am to collect girls from Artillery Village and post areas. contact Mrs D S aon Lawton at 7771 for bus routes.
Pvt Perry McMillan stationed at Fort Bliss Texas is on a fourteen day furlough at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs W Jesse McMillan at 1607 J Rev J J Stowe Jr First Methodist Church pastor has returned from Tulsa where he attended the Methodist conference.
A suggestion to pair orange or grapefruit sections with stewed raisins as a versatile fruit option. The mix works well as a breakfast fruit or a dessert accompaniment at lunch or dinner.
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