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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1947
Page
8
Dorothy Dix argues marriage success hinges on respect, not beauty or pity. She warns that choosing partners for looks or pity leads to discontent as superficial charms fade and true strength or character matters for enduring love.
The Opti' Mrs Club board met yesterday at Mrs. Wilson Forister's home 3404 Van Buren. Mrs Edwin Snook led discussions. Mrs Chet Robertson reviewed the Denver convention and other clubs activities. Plans included a September rummage sale to boost funds and future projects. Regular luncheon is September 8 at Mexican Inn. Board meeting September 22 at Mrs Curtis Gilbert 1112 Pierce.
The Club Fetes Seniors gathered at Margaret Ann Twaddell’s ranch home northwest of Amarillo for a slumber party with swimming and a picnic supper. A midnight devotional honored seniors, listing Misses Jean Barnard Guida Miller Margaret Twaddell Bettye Smith Mildred Swann Marjorie Wilson Merita Brummett Paula Fuller Jeannine Brown Julia Pendleton plus many attendees.
Mr and Mrs John G Cooper of 4245 West Ninth announce the engagement of their daughter Helen Claire to Ernest Eugene Davis son of Mrs C M Davis of 808 Jefferson. The wedding is set for Sept 6 at 11 o clock in the Buchanan Street Baptist Church.
Youths and maidens should reject glamorous romances and choose partners with dependable qualities. If a gal or lad proves loyal, faithful, and trustworthy under trial, they should marry and send wedding cards.
Miss Jeanette Ballard awaiting marriage to Doyle Winford Henry was feted at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Mrs. Billy Hughes at 908 Milam. Attending guests included Mesdames Ballard, Smith, Moore, and a long list of friends and family.
Announcement of the engagement and upcoming marriage of Roberta Wright of Roswell New Mexico to R H Mullins Jr of Amarillo Texas son of Mr and Mrs R H Mullins of Maryland. The wedding will be announced on October 21 at the Central Church of Christ.
The Association States Election Security Benefit Association met in Room 209 of the Blackburn Building with president H. M. Britt presiding. They canceled the next week’s social gathering and scheduled officer elections for September 8 at 8 o'clock in Room 209.
Tonight in Joliet YWCA supper at 6 30. Amarillo BPW Club picnic at 6 30. Panhandle Rebekah Lodge Circle at IOOF Hall 7 30. Phebean Class First Baptist Mrs Bruce Cathey 914 Milam 7 30. Bonita Chapter 184 OES Khiva Temple 8. Wednesday YWCA game rooms 9 00 to 5 30. Circles San Jacinto Baptist WMU Culpepper 2 00. Teens skating YWCA 2 00 to 4 00. West Amarillo Christian Church circles 2 00. Business girls softball YWCA 6 30. Junior Travel Study Club supper 7 00. Palo Duro Assembly Rainbow for Girls 7 30. Benefit dance YWCA 8 00.
Announcement of the approaching marriage of Helen Barbara Hauter of Washington DC to Gordon William Rudd. The ceremony is set for August 29 at Chevy Chase Presbyterian Church in Washington. Mr Hauter formerly headed the Farm Se- (text cut)
The article notes the Security Administration in Amarillo and states the family made its home at 1611 Harrison, outlining residence details tied to the agency.
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