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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1950

Page

8

Mrs Genece Files Elected President of Postal Auxiliary

Mrs Genece Files was elected president of the Ladies Auxiliary of Postal Clerks Local No 114 at a meeting at her home 1401 North Grant Other officers named Margaret Beck secretary Jane Twing treasurer Barbara Caldwell chaplain and welfare Margaret Austin reporter and historian Polly Pollan parliamentarian Norma Fields Also four new members Louise Hassel Mattie Belle King Johnnie Hutchinson and Jerry Odom were welcomed A Valentine party is planned for January 24 at 7 30 p m at the home of Rosanna McCawley 1818 Austin

Genece Files Ladies’ Auxiliary of Postal Clerks North Grant Margaret Beck Jane Twing Barbara Caldwell Margaret Austin Polly Pollan Norma Fields Laura E. Scott Scott Louise Hassel Mattie Belle King Johnnie Hutchinson Jerry Odom Ruth Hasley Ima Jayroe Lorena Parsons Rosanna McCawley Corey Kieth Austin

Pioneer Amelia Johnstone recalls 16 births on wagons

Mrs Amelia Johnstone aged 106 recounts her long life as Queensland bush pioneer. She notes that 14 of her 16 children were born under bullock wagons on western wool tracks, reflecting harsh frontier conditions and enduring family history.

Amelia Johnstone Queensland Bush Australia

Woman seeks home upgrade to please husband and self

Dorothy Dix counsels a woman in a small town to rent a proper home and furnish it, forcing her husband to share comforts or accept boarders. Owning a home is a civic badge and vital to a woman's happiness, she argues, urging decisive action to secure a better living space.

Dorothy DIX Miss DIX Mary Punch

Dear Miss Dix Advice on Career Paths for Girls

A reader asks how to choose a fitting career after a stenography attempt. The adviser urges finding an aptitude and genuine liking, suggesting domestic science, millinery, dressmaking, retail work, beauty shops, nursing, or other paths where interest and effort lead to success.

Teachers’ College

Dorothy Dix Answers Readers Problems Column Theme

Dorothy Dix cannot reply personally to readers and will answer problems of general interest through her column released by Bell Syndicate Inc.

Dorothy Dix Bell Syndicate, Inc

Auxiliary Holds Business Session at VFW Hall

Members of the Golding Meadows Auxiliary Veterans of Foreign Wars met for a business discussion led by president Mrs. Vera Kelly. Five applications were approved and two new members initiated. They voted a $50 donation for cancer research and directed proceeds from the March of Dimes dance check room to the March of Dimes fund.

Golding Meadows Veterans of Foreign Wars VFW Vera Kelly Bertha Scott Frances Gill VFW Hall

Woman's Council Quilting Session at Pleasant Valley Church

Members of Pleasant Valley Christian Church Woman's Council held an all day quilting session with a covered dish luncheon. Eunice Thorp led a Ruth themed devotional, and prayers and singing accompanied the service. Attendees included guest H D Lewis from Dumas and numerous council members. The group plans another all day meeting February 1 starting at 9 30 with a noon luncheon.

Pleasant Valley Christian Church Woman's’ Council Eunice Thorp Ruth Jack Jerman H. D. Lewis Dumas Mesdames C. E. McLeroy Sally Pilkinton W. T. Willis T. H. Armstrong N. B. Veazey Frank Webb H. L. Henderson I. E. Osborn J. H. Johnson Grace Weller J. L. McCaleb Foster Harris W. H. Ogden

Mrs Victor Shango Elected President at Club Meeting

Mrs Victor Shango was elected president of Les Meres Child Study Club at a recent meeting hosted by Mrs P R Garre. She will be installed in June. A program titled Science Experiences and Nature Interests for Children was presented by Mrs Jim Sherrill.

Jim Sherrill Les Meres James L. Johnson King Kendrick R. E. McCrary Ed Shaw Victor Shango Mike Tate Louis Vigna Brents Norman Lipscomb

Pauline Lokey Demonstration At Loncy Home Club

Miss Pauline Lokey, Potter County home demonstration agent, led a Top Stove Cookery demonstration for Loncy Home Demonstration Club at Mrs. Fred Nabors residence. Morning metal craft, afternoon business talk by Mrs. E H Brinkman. Members plan to attend a city cooking school. next meeting Feb 1.

Pauline Lokey Potter County Loncy Fred Nabors Rose Drive E. H. Brinkman City Auditorium Frank Koenig Marion Wilson Bob Gorman J. O. McGuire L. H. Barnard Ed Brinkman David Dammier

Trinity Methodist Woman's Society Studies Missions

Members of Trinity Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service met Wednesday morning at Mrs. A N Hanks 3508 Fountain to study Missions at the Roots third lesson Plight of Old Age with Mrs A E Traeger leading. A brief business segment followed led by secretary Mrs A N Hanks. Mrs W G Fly 2006 Tyler will host the group at 9 30 Jan 25.

Trinity Methodist Church Woman's Society of Christian Service A. N. Hanks A. E. Traeger Mescames CO. R

Business Women Have Opera Study

Mrs. C. A. Flippin presided at the Junior Business Women's Club meeting held at Mrs. Charles Fyfe, III’s home. A business discussion followed a reading of the 23rd Psalm. Committees were appointed for spring events. current study covered Martha by von Flotow and Rossini’s Barber of Seville was discussed. refreshments were served.

C. A. Flippin Business Women’s Club Charles Fyfe J. Blaine Sewell Billye Pace Martha von Flotow Winnie Edwards Rossini C. A. Swanger Frances MecGonigall R. A. Fickel Helen Schuette Alice Timmons Allyne Whelchel Reta Wymore Lillian Ruckman Joyce Graves

Local Social Guests Attend Event

Guests included Mrs. Ray Daniel, Mrs. Harold Ochsner, and Miss Rosemary Hinton at the gathering as listed in the society notices.

Ray Daniel Harold Ochsner Rosemary Hinton

Sparks Hosts Circle at West Amarillo Church

Mrs. J. L. Sparks of 1504 Bowie hosted Circle 1 of West Amarillo Christian Church on Wednesday. Prayer was led by Mrs. Price Hooks, with a devotional by Mrs. Sparks. Mrs. Sloan presented the Twelve Hundred Bible Questions and Answers lesson by J. J. Hill. Mrs. Donna B. Green presided over business, council benediction followed, and refreshments were served to Mesdames L. N. Stevens and C. F. Anderson among others.

J. L. Sparks Bowie Circle 1 West Amarillo Christian Church Price Hooks J. J. Hill W. L., Sloan Donna B. Green

Make Pretty Salad For Summer Dishes In Home Ads

A list of names appears in a Globe-News want ad page alongside cooking tips. Instructions explain peeling and scoring cucumbers and carrots, then slicing them thinly for attractive summer salads using a fork to score cucumbers and a small knife for carrots.

Glass fiber strand linked as stronger than steel

A fiber strand of glass, 15 times finer than a human hair, is described as potentially stronger than steel. The finding highlights advances in materials science and the ongoing search for ultra-strong, light-weight composites for engineering and industry.

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