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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1947
Page
7
Dear Dorothy Dix column reveals advice about a widow pressuring her daughter to abandon marriage for the sake of an expensive home debt. The letters discuss family finances, independence, and the moral weight of parental control over grown children.
Avibk Temple No 70 Daughters of the Nile met in Khiva Temple in a business session. Plans objetivo include sewing for the Shrine Hospital in Dallas next year. A luncheon and sewing meeting are planned for January from 10 until 3 at Khiva Temple and all men are invited.
Red Carnation Lodge 345 and Ladies Society to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Trainmen held a post Christmas party at IOOF Hall. President Mrs Bessie Lee Melvin led business and was elected delegate for next year. Pollyanna gifts and toy presentations complemented a children’s gift exchange. Refreshment committee members included Gladys Andrews and others. The next session is Jan 9 at 2 PM at IOOF Hall, featuring officer installation.
Joanna Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Roy L Roberts became the bride of Bob Edward Parker son of Mr and Mrs Jim Parker in a single ring ceremony at the bride’s home Rev W S Sibley of Summit Baptist Church officiated The bride wore a cream suit with pink rose corsage Mrs Parker attended Amarillo High School and works for Southwestern Bell The groom attended Amarillo High School and works for Texas Coffin Co The couple resides at 709 Buchanan
Red Carnation Lodge 345 schedules a called session at 11 oclock tomorrow morning at IOOF Hall to grant a withdrawal card to an out of town member. All members are urged to attend. There are 265 words in the Gettysburg address. Advertisement.
Texas women in public life gained ground in year with gains in education reform political influence and leadership roles. The State Congress of Parents and Teachers won a teachers' pay raise while the Texas League of Women Voters fought for a secret ballot. Women served in the state Senate and House and held key party roles as they expanded public service and influence. The piece also notes fashion guidance for mothers balancing daughter style with self consciousness as youth grow.
Advice on teen dress and conformity suggests allowing a girl to fit into her peer group to avoid conflict. Mothers are urged to resist forcing individual style and to recognize the normal teenage impulse to merge with friends.
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