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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1948
Page
6
Mr. and Mrs. Leo Seeds Jr were honored at a social shower hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Cecil Weatherly at 713 North Wilson. Guests included many friends and relatives with both attendance and send offs noted.
The United States, home to about 60 percent of global telephones, recorded over 42 billion telephone calls in 1946, reflecting rapid telecommunication growth and nationwide network expansion.
Mrs W J Woods formerly Helen Kennett received a miscellaneous shower at J B Chilton home 1610 Fillmore with readings by Janie Sue Kennett. Guests included many local residents and relatives with gifts sent by others unable to attend.
A reader argues women should propose to be married, noting women’s economic independence and calling it unfeminine to wait for men. Dorothy Dix agrees, saying women could have happier marriages if they select husbands. Teen questions are answered about first impressions, dating, ties, double dating, and attire. A tired mother declines to babysit a friend’s child, urging firm boundaries.
The Council of Social Agencies will elect officers at 8 this evening at the YWCA. Mrs. Margaret Jenkins notes the group includes church groups service clubs and social organizations. A panel discussion follows the election with a social hour and refreshments. Current officers are Mrs. Sam L. Seay president Walter Fredrickson vice president Mrs. Jenkins secretary and Miss Hazel Kelly treasurer.
The Wesleyan Service Guild of Polk Street Methodist Church held a supper session in Fellowship Hall with invocation by Mrs. P. W. Furry. Dorothy Peery led the program as vice president, joined by numerous members and several guests. Snakes die if they are left for long in the hot sun.
Shigeko Hirohito, now Mrs Higashi-Kuni, describes her gentle father and life as a commoner. She and husband Moriatsu Higashi-Kuni, once royals, raise two children while managing a modest household in Tokyo.
Capt James W Melllwain Oklahoma City district director conducts a two day inspection of Amarillo Marine Corps recruiting activities. After completing his report tomorrow he will depart for Albuquerque to continue the district tour.
Mrs. Paul Richardson was honored at a gift shower held at the home of Mrs. S. H. Chandler on 2006 Jackson. Hostess assistants were Mrs. Ed Rockwell Gay Shelby and Ruby Miller with numerous guests listed. A group of friends sent gifts to the honoree.
Registration for night students at Amarillo Center 2101 Harrison begins at 7 tonight. Dr. Roy Boger dean.
The first classes for the second semester start at 7 oclock tomorrow evening and about 250 students are expected to attend. In a separate note, Indians living near the Catskill Mountains held that area as the dwelling place of the Great Spirit before European settlement.
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