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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1948
Page
11
A Dorothy D column advises wives on keeping husbands content by avoiding bossiness and public displays of authority. It urges deference, discretion, and play to the husband’s authority, while portraying a warm, inviting home as the key to lasting happiness. It stresses avoiding nagging and family comparisons to sustain harmony.
Hollywood fashion designer Ilyana argues that postwar dress signals reflect women's admitted failure as wives and mothers. She frames the modern look as a retreat to a maternal past, while defending bold silhouettes as a response to fear of atomic threats and childbearing.
Five members of the First Christian Church Woman's Council met in the church parlor with Mrs. J. L. McGregor hosting. Mrs. E. M. Frost gave the devotional and Mrs. Tom Currie led the lesson on Disciples of Christ and the church history in Amarillo. Attendees included Mesdames Loden Boozer Currie Montgomery Stubbs Latham McCue Frost Walker Boxwell Watson Hutchings and the hostess. Luncheon followed for Circle 5 and Circle 6.
Army investigators combed the wreckage of an anti-tank mine storage magazine at Savanna Ordnance Depot seeking the blast cause. No injuries were reported, but windows rattled and walls shook over 100 miles away. The depot north of Savanna on the Mississippi River is among the world’s largest ammunition dumps.
Members of the Woman's Society of Beautiful Savior American Lutheran Church held their monthly session Tuesday evening at Mrs. Lloyd D. Hunter's home on West Thirteenth. Rev. Daniel F. Schorlemer led devotionals. attendees included the Schorlemers, Miss Lean Schorlemer, and Mesdames Pitsch Leikauf Brummer Schmer. The next meeting will be February 10 at 7:30 pm at Mrs. George Pitsch's Crockett address.
Bandleader Kay Kyser and wife Georgia Carroll welcomed their second daughter born yesterday at St. John's Hospital in Santa Monica weighing 7 pounds 12 ounces. The couple considers names for the newborn as of today.
A list of community group activities in Amarillo with times and locations. Included are AAUW Conversational Spanish Group at various churches, YWCA Bible study and square dancing, Daughters of the Nile at Khiva Temple, Economy Home Demonstration Club, Pittlathea Class at the First Baptist Church, Sew-N-Sew Club, Red Carnation Lodge Auxiliary, Amarillo Study Club, Child Welfare Club, Mother-In-Law Club, Lone Star Assembly, and Jam Jar dance at the YWCA and IOOF Hall locations.
The Women's Society of Christian Service at Trinity Methodist Church held a Wednesday gathering in the church parlor to study the new mission topic Committed Unto Us. Mrs H C Pederson led assisted by Mrs O R Blankenship and Mrs W R Porterfield with Mrs L W Young giving the devotional. Attendees included Mrs A N Hanks Mrs A E Traeger Mrs Van Elkins Claude Curb Mrs M K McCaslin R F Davis O B Wilson J W Wiley J P Wrather and new member Mrs Tom Spiller. The next meeting is scheduled at Mrs A N Hanks 3508 Harrison on Jan 28 at 2 oclock.
County Club Demonstration Forest Hill Home Demonstration Club gathered Tuesday afternoon at 718 North Cleveland as Mrs. C. E. McPherson hosted. President Mrs. T. J. Buntin led the business session and the group planned a forthcoming advertisement project.
An ad claims quick fat loss using four ounces of Liquid Barcentrate mixed with grape fruit juice in a pint bottle. Take two sips twice daily, with a money back guarantee if results aren’t seen, promising removal of fat from neck to ankles.
Mrs McPherson demonstrated pie making as the program feature and refreshments were served to Mesdames T H Rogers F E L Davis T J Buntin Jim Weaver W P Henry the hostess and guests Mrs G A Collins Larry Collins Mrs Florence Smith and Mrs E Ewing. On Feb 17 at 2 o clock the club meets in the home of Mrs T H Rodgers 1310 North Hill.
Needle Club members met Tuesday at 1802 Lincoln with Mrs. T. R. Herbert presiding. They voted a contribution to the March of Dimes and enjoyed refreshments for ten members. The next session is set for February 3 at 2 PM in the home of Mrs. B. W. McNeily, 3508 Tyler.
The Wesley Class of Polk Street Methodist Church held a Tuesday noon covered-dish luncheon in the church Fellowship Hall. Hostesses were Mesdames Dana Davidson Martin Miller and others. Rev. and Mrs. Cannon and numerous members attended as covers were arranged and a business discussion led by President H. C. Winburn followed the meal.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service at Tenth Avenue Methodist Church elected committee chairmen during a Wednesday meeting. New chairs include dinner supplies by Mrs. B W Wilson, table setting by Mrs. Bill Short and Mrs. Fred Nunley, dish washing by Mrs. George Shaw, and prayer groups by Mrs. B H Mauldin. The devotional was by Mrs. Shaw and the program study was We the People. The next meeting is January 28 at 2 PM in the church parlor.
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