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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1948
Page
4
A columnist addresses women bound by strict fathers who restrict dating spending and outings. The writer describes a 28 year old narrator kept under surveillance, deprived of romance, and forced to hand over earnings, urging self reliance and defiance to gain freedom.
Bride-Elect Peggy Dodson will marry Hugh Granville LeClair on Wednesday. Nuptial parties honored the bride with teas hosted by Mrs Cecil L OBrien and Mrs Mark Oliver at the OBrien residence 2415 Lipscomb and a coffee event at Mrs Alton M Reeder’s country home with decor of purple asters salvia.
A column by Alicia Hart argues women resist cutting long hair to avoid showing age. It notes that unstyled, untouched lengths look dated especially the top knot. It suggests trimming and priming ends with permanent wave for a neater, younger appearance.
Amarillo Rebekah Lodge 222 schedules a benefit 42 party at IOOF Hall starting at 8 tonight. Public invited. High blood pressure affects about 25 percent of people over 45.
Mrs. Thomas H. Haymie new dean of girls hosted an open house at 1507 Travis Amarillo last evening to honor the new teachers. Eighty three guests attended including Mr. and Mrs. Chas Rogers and Mr. and Mrs. R B Norman of the supervisory staff.
Lion members were entertained at the home of Mrs. O. K. Chamberlain Pleasant Valley with Mrs. Threeca Hunter presiding. Mrs. Anna Chamberlain won the game prize during the social hour. Refreshments served to guests and members. Next meeting set for Sept 10 at 2 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Gladys Buttel.
Tonight social gatherings include Pilot Club at Herring Hotel at 6 30 PM and Amarillo Council of Church Women at Tenth Avenue Methodist Church at 8 PM. Other items list Rebekah halls and temple luncheons with times and locations. Bank deposits at Perryton on June 30 reach over 10.5 million dollars, an all time high.
The McKinley School Gray Club and adult leader Glenn Callahan took a group of boys on an overnight camping trip in Palo Duro Park. The hiking party included Rex Pope Myers Robert Cooper Pat Darnell Jerry Hampton Bob Verplank Jerry Gaither Bill Fisher Jerry Lyles Carroll Lee Mike Powell James Phillips. Coyotes appeared around 3 a.m. causing slight discomfort to the group.
In Hyderabad City on August 30 193X the piece notes 116 official holidays on the Hyderabad calendar. It claims government employees work less than seven months a year and can loaf the rest with full pay while banks and modern stores sometimes disregard holidays.
Government offices and schools shut down on a mass holiday observed August 30, 1948. Workers receive 30 days vacation and 15 days casual leave with full pay, totaling 161 days of leave per year. News Globe want ads get results.
Hall Axtell announces a special course in baton twirling featuring hand and orchestra instruments including guitar piano and accordion at 1608 Filmore. The notice highlights instruction in baton twirl techniques and instrument interplay for students and enthusiasts.
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