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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1948
Page
8
A 23 year old woman seeks counsel on not being pressured to marry. Dorothy Dix advises that teasing about marriage is common, urges not to rush, and notes being an old maid carries no stigma.
A Tempe Arizona State College laboratory lists three groups prone to gila monster bites: frequent handlers, curious visitors who pick up the lizard, and the foolhardy. It debunks myths about severing jaws and offers safe handling tips noting only the largest lizards can kill but rarely do.
The Woman’s Friendly Neighbor Club met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. E. D. Anderson’s home, 200 Maryland, with president Mrs. L. M. Stevens presiding. Refreshments were served to twelve members, and the next meeting is set for August 19 at 2 30 in the home of Mrs. T. A. Gibson, 107 Maryland.
Zonta Club met in a dinner session at the Silver Grill with Margaret Johnson presiding. Reports were given by Blanche Pumphrey Lola Daniels and Thelma Buckley. The club plans to invite Dr Ruth Jackson of Fort Worth District 10 to a September meeting. The next meeting is August 19 at 7 at the Silver Grill.
Navy Mothers Club met at the Naval Armory in a business session. Members pledged allegiance and planned a rummage sale on August 17 at 611 East Fourth to benefit hospital work. Contacts listed for contributions include Mrs. J B Raymond and others. Fred Probst named chairman of the Veterans Administration volunteer service committee. Session closed with prayer. Scientists estimate the earth holds about one million species from mammals to protozoa.
Mrs. Aldon P. Rogers hosted a surprise birthday dinner for her husband Aldon P. Rogers at 1215 Pierce. Attendees included Miss Margaret Gregg Miss Mae Horne of Lubbock Mrs. C. W. Rogers Lex Baker Dorothy and Douglas Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. Rogers.
A stretch of pavement exploded in Unionville Missouri after a sunburned day ended with a sudden downpour. No injuries reported as authorities investigated the incident.
Members of the McKinley Gray Group will hold a swimming party at Gem Lake at 11 o'clock Saturday morning. Glenn Callahan is the adult leader in charge of the activity.
In Worcester Massachusetts the Lincoln Square Boys Club held its annual fishing contest with 75 youths swimming to catch fish by bare hands instead of using rods and reels.
Mrs. W. E. Self entertained the Beryl Needle Club yesterday afternoon at 401 B Carolina with social hour and refreshments. Guests included Mesdames Frank Johnston H V Guy W F Davis H W Belles W D Beistle W E Hill Frank Gordon Bill Bogard and Mrs W E Henderson. Next week the club meets Thursday afternoon at 1 30 in the home of Mrs I V Smith 1317 East Sixth.
Trinity Woman's Society of Christian Service met at the home of Mrs. Claud Curb to review officer reports and hear a devotional on Students of Christian Living led by Mrs. H C Pederson. Attendees included Mrs. A N Hanks and several members. next meeting is Aug 11 at 9 30 at the church.
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