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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1947
Page
10
Dorothy Dix weighs whether marriage suits men who prefer bachelor life and notes social status favors for singles as push for equal rights looms and husband shortage grows. The piece argues men should leverage freedom while available and questions mandatory unions.
The article extols marriage as security against aging and boredom. It contrasts the bachelor’s solitary life with a husband and father’s role, arguing that men seek a partner to share memories, domestic comfort, and purpose in children. It frames marriage as insurance against spiritual death and social emptiness.
Association Has Party Amaryllis Chapter Burlington Ladies Association enjoyed a summer social Tuesday at Mrs C F Hefner 1107 Buchanan. Bridge and 49 games followed business led by President Mrs George Babb with high scores for bridge Mrs Joe Hudspeth and for 49 Mrs A V Sheppard. An ice course was served to numerous members. Next meeting is an evening party September 2 at Mrs Ed Nelson 2025 Ong.
Miss Dorothy Peffley bride elect of Charles L. Amos was honored at a Tuesday afternoon shower hosted by Mrs. E. R. Goforth and Mrs. Oscar Wise at the Goforth home 1026 Sunset. Guests signed a bride’s book, enjoyed cream and gold decor, and Ruth Pelfley played piano as guests offered advice and notes to be opened later.
Miss Nancy Vick assisted by Van Reuren hosted Gamma Theta Chi Sorority at Amarillo College for a buffet supper. Attendees included Betty Allison, Dodie Wright, Betty Gay Bell, Lois Keith, Faye Stone, Moselle Vetesk, Bettye Hess, Carol Ann Clemmons, Mrs. George Talbot sponsor, and the hostess. Wright will move to Middleton Virginia to attend Mary Washington College in fall.
Red Carnation Lodge 345 Ladies Society to the B of L FP and E will meet in business session tomorrow at 2 o clock in IOOF Hall. Mrs Bessie Lee Melvin president requests all members to attend to hear Lodge delegate Mrs Jessie Howes report on the recent convention.
Mrs. Mary Rathbun of Pensacola announces the engagement and approaching marriage of her daughter Beverley White of Amarillo to W R LaRue of Amarillo son of Mr and Mrs J S LaRue of Dallas The wedding is set for 2 o clock Sunday afternoon at the home of Mrs G R Bufkin 906 Lincoln contingent on the reader
Circle 2 members hosted a breakfast yesterday morning in the Fellowship Hall to the San Jacinto Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service. Mrs. J. H. Courtney presided as president.
The group directed the business discussion and welcomed Mrs E D Anderson as a new member. Members voted to send clothing to the World Service Center and to send Mrs J V Moore as a delegate to the Cera Glenn Encampment. The program on Our Home for Children was directed by Mrs Ben Jones with talks by Mrs Bayne Young on Homes Supported by the WSCS and Mrs Sam Davis on The Policy of Placing Children in the Homes. A devotional was led by Mrs Preston Cook and the meeting adjourned. Covers at the breakfast marked places for 37 members and guests.
Tonight events include a watermelon supper at Ellwood Park at 6 30 followed by the Business Girls committee meeting at 6 40 and the Congenital Couples Class from the First Christian Church hosted by Mr and Mrs ee.
Community groups such as Friendly Neighbors Club San Jacinto Park Carpenters Wives Auxiliary and Golden Meadow VFW Auxiliary hold meetings in halls around 7 8 pm. Other activities include YWCA swimming groups Jam Jar dance and party and a Phi Delta Chi rummage sale at South Arthur all day.
Louise Jarvis of Spearman and Clarence Vaught of Bowie were married in a double ring ceremony at the Vaught home in Raton on August 2. Rev. W. R. Carpenter officiated. The couple, both employed locally, will reside at 403 Milam.
Polk Street Methodist Woman's Society of Christian Service met in the church parlor for a monthly session. Mrs. W. E. Colley led, with a solo by Mrs. Robert Douglas and piano by Mrs. E. H. Quattlebaum. Mrs. J. Q. Barnes reported on Mt. Sequoia trip. Mrs. D. S. Watkins discussed Abigail and faith. Next week the group will meet in circles.
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