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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 1943
Page
9
A grandmother writes about conflict with her daughter in law over parenting and money. An expert counsels avoidance, suggests refraining from interference, staying pleasant yet distant, and notes grandchildren’s behavior mirrors their mother. A leaflet on dental care is offered for purchase.
City health officer Dr M L Fuller and state health officer Dr George W Cox urge Texans to safeguard health in the new year. They stress immunization high sanitation vigilance personal hygiene and home sanitation to prevent illness and possible epidemics.
The Amarillo YWCA plans its annual dinner and permanent organization meeting at 501 Lincoln Street at 6 30 PM on Monday January 3. The nominating committee led by Mrs. R T Weills mailed ballots for electing a 21 member board for 1944 with terms of one three and three years.
Several couples living at Pantex Village held a Christmas gathering in the community hall. Gifts were exchanged and refreshments served to Mr and Mrs Roland Drake and other residents including Mr and Mrs Reginald Howerton, Mr and Mrs Aron Parish, Mr and Mrs Lawrence Folgers, Mr and Mrs Jack McWhirter, Mr and Mrs Claude Coddill, Mr and Mrs Bill May, Mr and Mrs Merle Brown, and Mr and Mrs Joe Whitehead.
Dr Cox argues that debilitating diseases like small pox and diphtheria can be eliminated through immunization. He says proper isolation and care can control most contagious diseases, and sanitation of dishes and food preparation aids in limiting spread, preserving man days for the war effort.
Tonight lists events across Amarillo organizations including First Presbyterian class, Red Cross sewing, USO crafts, American Legion game night, and dance lessons with Cpl. Presutti. Tuesday features Polk Street Methodist meal, Wives Club meetings, and auxiliary group gatherings at various venues.
The young man returns home after months in foreign service and wants to marry his girl, but his widow mother resists. She fears losing support and tries to keep him single. The piece argues for marriage rights and self support for dependent women, urging work and financial arrangements if needed.
Khiva Temple of the Mystic Shrine begins preparations for a New Year ceremonial at the Masonic Temple top floor. Fred Galle says 150 novices have been notified of details for the event from 7 pm Friday to 7 am Saturday with a 10 30 am second section and a western hoe down and breakfast served 4 am to 7 am.
Rev. Lloyd Jones chairs the installation ceremony for North Amarillo Kiwanis at 7:30 pm in Horace Mann cafeteria on Ladies Night. Roger Harris to become president, replacing Lee Hunter. A sorority cancelled its meeting due to bad weather. next meeting set for Jan. 10 in Federation Club Rooms.
White bread and enriched cornmeal are highlighted as good wartime foods due to abundance and nutrition. A recipe for Farina Fish Balls uses cod, farina, margarine and egg baked in muffin tins. Oatmeal Potato Soup combines oats, potatoes and vegetables for a hearty serving.
Seven OPA positions will be filled at the Civil Service rating board in Dallas Friday. H F Meyners will conduct joint recruiting for the Dallas and Lubbock OPA offices. Posts include price specialist with $3200 yearly pay for four years experience, $2600 with three years, and mileage rationing officer roles in El Paso and Lubbock with $3200 and $2600 respectively.
The Martha Class of First Baptist Church hosted a Day After Christmas program on Sunday morning. Children performed readings and solos, with Mrs. W L Webb presiding. Visited by Capt Olan Cupp who spent Christmas at Earth Texas and recently served as a ferry pilot to India.
Master Sergeant C. R. Eaton, home on a Christmas furlough at 3806 Tyler Street, saw action in North Africa and landed with the Texas Division at Salerno. He is being treated for a back injury and heart ailment at McCloskey Hospital, Temple, with future orders uncertain. He enlisted in 1933 and entered active duty in 1940.
After the Salerno invasion Eaton was treated in an African hospital and later reached New York by telephone on November 22 saying he was home. He then went to McCloskey Hospital Temple for further treatment.
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