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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1942
Page
3
Woman’s Page advises new female job seekers to project competence through grooming and attire as they enter war boosted fields. It notes demand in secretarial, nursing, child care, chemistry, pharmacy, and aviation plants, and urges practical hats and modest dresses to fit the desired role.
Tonight events include Poplar Grove Woodmen Circle and Rose Bowl in Maid's Night Out buffet at W. O. W. Hall. Tomorrow features church and club meetings at First Baptist Red Cross Red Cross sewing and a Spearman Amarillo College recital. Multiple social and organizational gatherings span 2 to 9 o'clock with receptions and meetings at various halls and homes.
Mr and Mrs Roy Haskins hosted a lawn party for daughter Carolyn Sue's eighth birthday Tuesday evening. Guests included Beverly Grogan Joan Ervin Lena Hudson Mary Hazelwood Patricia Carter Mary Ivey Jacqueline Baker Jess Harris and many others. The write up also offers vintage fashion advice for job seekers emphasizing bright, spirited outfits and thoughtful accessories.
An advertisement asserts adult overweight individuals can slim down without starvation or intense exercise if excess fat is due to thyroid deficiency. It promotes Marmola tablets with cautions to follow package directions and consult a physician if unsure about treatment. The ad cites sales of over twenty million packages in thirty years.
Circle 4 of the Polk Street Methodist Church met for a covered dish luncheon at the home of Mrs. F. E. Harris on Monroe Street. Hostesses included Mrs. M. L. Fleming and others. Program items covered true riches Africa chaos and darkness, with prayers for service members. Attendees included numerous church members. A Red Cross unit will sew Friday at Central Presbyterian Church. The Pleasant Valley Christian Church Woman's Council met Tuesday night with Mr. Jr. C. White leading the business and devotional session.
The Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club met at 2 pm Wednesday at Mrs. H. J. Pankratz’s River Drive residence. Vice president Jess Walters led the business session while Pauline Lakey from Texas A and M Extension Service demonstrated dried fruit and vegetables. Members present included H. Gentry Cliff Biggers H. J. Pankraiz W. A Crull W. N. Martin Lee Williamson Elgin Reid I. E. F. Osborn Norman Proffer R. C. Martin Jack Jerman and Otis Armstrong. The next meeting is set for August 12 at Mrs. Norman Proffer’s Hastings Avenue home.
The 1 Deal Em Club met Tuesday at 1 pm for a luncheon hosted by Mrs R M Lynch at 708 Fairmont Street. Guests included Mrs C A Craig. prizes went to Mrs F M Benesch high and Mrs Nora Beer second. attendees listed include RB Galbreath Charles Mellor Floyd Jones Jack Pitman and others. The Railway Mail Clerks Auxiliary will meet Friday at 2:30 pm at Mrs Tom Gilley 1594 Parker Street.
Mrs John Currie entertained at a dinner party last night at her mother Mrs T C Garner’s home 9416 Hayden Street for bride elect Miss Mary Jane Potter with guests including Mesdames Joan O'Brien David Loving Jr Bennett Cornelius Jim Bynum David Rascoe Dolly Ware Jim McKnight and Misses Mary Ruth Florey Jane Loring.
Edwina Kight daughter of Mr and Mrs C E B Kight 1609 Buchanan Street married Lt Corey Robert Shepard at Fort Benning Port Benning Georgia Saturday at 2 pm The fort chaplain officiated The bride attended Mary Hardin Baylor College West Texas State College and worked for Dun and Bradstreet Amarillo before marriage The groom son of Mr and Mrs R Shepard of Fritch served in the Parachute Troops Airborne Command and earned wings July 4 They reside in Columbus Georgia
The Panhandle Pen Women will meet all day Tuesday July 21 at the home of Mrs Clyde C Bair 3700 Van Buren Street A morning business session a covered dish luncheon and an afternoon program beginning at 2 o'clock welcome any writer to join the afternoon session
Mrs. Elsa Whitman observed her birthday with a games party from 7 30 to 10 30 at the home of Mrs B V Blackwell 1222 Herrison Street. Refreshments were served.
Ruth Millett argues that a nation must possess a core of hardness to endure. Individuals require toughness to pursue goals, resist pressure, and raise families. Without this strength, lives falter. with it, people and communities build stability and resilience.
Style notes describe daylight evenings reviving the dressy daytime length in various fashions. The simple black faille or moire sit under a feminine black lace blouse creates a refined look for next to formal dinners. Wool care emphasizes brushing, steam pressing, and spot removal to keep garments fresh.
The article notes cleaning woolens before storage and slower air drying for hats. It highlights patchwork skirts for teenagers, with practical revival ideas like broomstick skirts and remnant cotton dresses. It also profiles William W. Wheeler, 90, tending 12 beehives and managing his gardens in Canterbury New Hampshire.
Allied bomber and fighter squadrons hammer Rommel's desert strongholds near El Alamein with heavy losses for the Axis. Australian, British, and South African crews report dwindling German air resistance, rising Allied superiority, and ongoing shuttle raids across the western desert.
Washington reports Rep May says war would end by 1942 and no draft needed for married men or youths under 20 based on selective service data. He estimates 2 million capable fighters from 3.1 million in the 18–19 group, urging an army of about 5 million. Also New York cites mass eviction of defense workers earning above limits for low rent housing.
Mrs. Vann's Beauty Shop at 108 West 7th advertises a free facial demonstration by Merle Norman Cosmetics and invites readers to call 32-2449 for an appointment.
Mother centered appeal promotes Zonite as a hygienic solution for women. Claims it kills germs and odors, is non caustic and safe for delicate use, and offers a free booklet “Feminine Hygiene Today” via Zone Dept. 632F New York.
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