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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1947
Page
7
Dear Dorothea Dix explains that a mother owes duty to her child but not self sacrifice to the point of becoming a slave. The worried mother risks losing respect from her child and danger to her marriage if she neglects herself for the child.
Tonight and Tuesday events include X-Etten Sicdis and business meetings at 7 and 8 oclock, Latter Carrieme Auxiliary No 723 Fundation Club Rooms, Security Benefit Association at Sixth and Polk, YWCA open rooms, Bushland Home Demonstration Club supervised by Mrs John Bourland, Rye A Joohert’s Bicnic at Thompson Park, Amarillo Rebekah Lodge, Wesleyan Service Guild, Bonita Chapter Eastern Star at Khiva Temple, with times ranging 7:30 to 8 oclock.
The Amarillo Globe notes a softer silhouette for fall college wear with vivid colors. Skirts lengthen slightly while coats remain hooded and fabrics like faille and taffeta dominate evening and date dresses. The overall trend favors simple, youthful, uncluttered looks.
The Poplar Grove Woodmen Circle convened at IOOF Hall and admitted Miss Burl Bunch Mrs Grace Drake and Josie Mae Meldbreder. A letter from Miss Geraldine of the Grove was read with thanks for a contribution to the Woodmen Circle Home in Sherman. The session closed with social hour and refreshments and the next meeting is scheduled for Aug 20 at 8 o'clock in IOOF Hall.
Dorothy Roe reports from Associated Press Fashion Editor on a poll of college girls favoring simple, well tailored clothes for fall 1947. Youthful taste rejects elaborate drapery and oversized shoulders. Designers in St. Louis respond with classic lines, clean coats, updated collars and pockets, and versatile black date dress options.
Red Carnation Lodge 345 B of L F and E held a business session at IOOF Hall. Visitors included Mrs Newshaw from Thomas Fitzgerald Lodge 274 Baltimore and Labor Day talk by Winberg of the Carpenters Union. Mrs Jessie A Howes reported on the San Francisco convention. Refreshments served by Howes. Next meeting set for Aug 22 at 2 PM in IOOF Hall.
Estherian Class members of the First Baptist Church hosted a summer family picnic at Elwood Park. Attendees included Mesars and Mesdames R Hopson, Pitts, Delashaw, Whipker, Eades, Hudson, Langley, Pope, White, Cutler, Riding, Kane, Dawson, Bateman, Ridley, Askew, Yeary, and other church members enjoying the social event with their families.
Earla Jean Dickson of Arnett Oklahoma was feted on her eleventh birthday by her aunt Mrs Carl Dickson at Hilltop. The gathering in late May included twenty five guests and celebrated the birthday alongside names of friends and relatives from the community.
Betrothed Mr and Mrs C D Grae ham announce the engagement of their daughter Wanda to Lou Stockton son of Mr and Mrs J C Stockton 2111 Jackson The wedding is set for August 22 in Salem Oregon where Mr Stockton is employed
A group from Lubbock and Amarillo visited the Veterans Hospital yesterday for an entertaining party after a luncheon at Myers Fried Chicken Restaurant. James W. Sanders of Lubbock served as master of ceremonies while Chris Butler performed guitar selections and refreshments were served to patients.
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