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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1941
Page
14
During an interview Ruth Millett discusses female views on draft policy, noting Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt favors delaying married men until unmarried men are exhausted and prioritizing married men whose wives do not depend on earnings, then those whose wives work. The piece suggests most married women may accept the plan, but a particular group may have objections.
A narrative argues that the draft plan may penalize married women like Jane who supported themselves by work while her friend Agnes stayed home. Jane questions unequal treatment but resolves that women should contribute to national defense. The piece urges steadfast, ungrudging sacrifice from women who have benefited from government support in the past.
The Amarillo Council of Church Women hosts the ninth semi annual fashion revue in the Crystal Ballroom Herring Hotel tonight at 8 after a 3 o'clock matinee. Proceeds fund the Social Center for Girls building fund. Models include Mrs Henry Blackburn Mrs M D Snyder and Mrs John K Boyce with Grey Ladies uniforms.
Mrs. Bill Shea, formerly Miss Lorena Manhs, was honored at a bridal shower hosted at 1018 Harrison Street by Mrs. John Cage. Guests included Mrs. Jack Cage of Wildorado and Mmes. Talley, Nesselroad, Fuqua, Roush, Thompson, Maude Shea, Lorena Manhs, Cage, LaVerne Smith, Arlene Barnes, and the honoree. Gifts came from several friends and relatives, and the couple resides at 1006 Madison Street.
Betty Anderson celebrated her 13th birthday with a party at her mother Mrs. M. B. Anderson’s home at 605 Peirce Street. Guests included George Rayburn Johnny Durham Jack Dale Galen Foster Katheleen Foster Betty Fae Durham Willie Mae Durham Von Rollins Phyllis Rowland Edith Eastes Dorothy Anderson Rose Emily Anderson Grace Lou Puckett and the honoree.
The Woman's Auxiliary to the Master Plumbers of Amarillo met Monday night at Mrs. Carl Larsen’s home for business and games. Prizes were awarded by the hostess. refreshments followed. Attending were Mesdames George L. Smith Tom Withers Joe Riddle spurger Oscar Holman Sam Walker Roy Burke Doc Vermillion Roy Hill and the hostess. The group will meet again at 8 PM on March 3 at Mrs. Riddlespurger’s home, 513 West Sixth Avenue.
If humans lived on a small Martian moon the gravity would be so weak that a person could leap about 1000 feet into the air under the reduced pull.
Mrs W M Adams president calls for a strong turnout at 7 30 tonight for the American Legion Auxiliary meeting at the Legion Hall, eighteenth and Harrison. The inter post Legion and auxiliary meeting is set for Perryton Thursday night as local members aid a membership drive with each auxiliary member tasked to recruit one new Legionnaire by March 2.
Estimates show the average lightning flash equals about 500 times as much value as all of America’s automobiles combined, highlighting the immense energy released by a single strike.
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