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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1948
Page
8
Dear Dorothy Dix advises a man pressured by a persistent fiancée to marry her. She urges him to refuse, while urging the man to marry the woman he loves now to protect himself, noting a wife can be a safeguard against coercion.
Woman's Page notes the installation of Mrs Ayme Ritter as worthy matron of Amarillo Chapter 787 Order of the Eastern Star. A breakfast at Mrs John Cavin's home 3010 Hayden featured blue and gold decorations, with gifts to Ritter and to worthy patron Eric Hawn.
Miss Mary Elizabeth Wells of Gulfport Mississippi, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe L Wells, graduated from Gulf Park College with the Junior College Diploma and an Associate in Arts degree. The 61 member class heard former Louisiana governor Sam Jones deliver the commencement address. Wells led Sigma Psi Iota as president and served in the May Queen's Court with the Dance League.
A columnist argues that a young girl benefits from knowing many male friends before settling. The piece contends that popularity and safety in numbers prevent early but mistaken notions of love. It urges experience with multiple suitors to avoid premature marriage in childhood.
Miss Jewel Ellis gave a flute recital yesterday afternoon in the Musical Arts Conservatory auditorium at 1710 Tyler with Robert Louis Barron conducting. Handel’s sonata and Mozart concerto showcased technique, with flute and harp duets and Mendelssohn’s On Wings of Song drawing high praise. Celia Saunder’s harp accompaniment and Donald Oheim’s violin solos enhanced the program.
The TEL Class will hold a luncheon Friday at 12:30 at the church. Members are invited to attend and share in the meal and fellowship.
Retiring Amarillo Business and Professional Women's Club president Miss Johnnie Pollan was toasted yesterday at a 1910 era country breakfast hosted by Mrs. Margaret Fletcher. Executive board members attended and a recording was presented to the honoree by Iris Graham and fellow hostesses.
Queens Lodge No. 684 completed plans for a school of instruction at IOOF Hall. On June 18 an all-day session with a noon luncheon at Myers Fried Chicken Restaurant will precede af ternoon instruction at IOOF Hall. Mrs Ed A Crouch reported on a Houston legislative meeting. attendees included Mrs A L Miller and many lodge members.
YWCA swimming classes for business girls in Gem Lake at 5 45 and 6 30. Pilot Club at Herring Hotel 6 30. Security Benefit Association at Rebekah Hall 2007 West Sixth 8. YWCA teen age girls tennis will Rogers Park 9. First Baptist Martha Class church 12. U Deal Em Bridge Club Mrs Charles Melior 900 Sunset 1. Bushland Home Demonstration Club Mrs Cletus Rea 2. Nominating committee YWCA 3. Amarillo BPW at Herring Hotel 6 30. Co Ed Club board YMCA 7 30 Open house YWCA 7 39 Bonita Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Khiva Temple 8. Women’s Society of Beautiful Savior Lutheran Church Mrs Ben Brasher 90 Kentucky 8. Amarillo Rebekah Lodge 222 42 party IOOF Hall 8. Recital Nancy Jo Greef and Jay Carver Musical Arts Conservatory 1710 Tyler 8 30. Philathea Class slates session First Baptist Chi Class meets Thursday 8 o clock at home of rich Phi sons sess Gentry 4247 West Tenth
Fire nearly wipes out the Copa Cabana in Miami Beach. Fire Chief D C Kennett puts the loss at about 200000 dollars. The Tibetan yak is described as related to the bison in the brief.
The St Francis 4 H Girls Club met at Wanda Walden s home with Walden presiding. Members shared picnic ideas and their latest projects while Pauline Lakey spoke on hair care and posture exercises. Attendees included Raef Berg Raffa Carroll Crospy Detten Neusch and several mothers.
Mrs. F. D. Lindsay of 1223 Pierce is at the Security Benefit Association convention in session at the President Hotel in Kansas City Missouri and will return late in the week.
Fidelis Class members of Buchan Street Methodist Church were entertained at the home of Mrs. Ona Black with Mrs. Marie Brush assisting. After business, they held a sale of hand made articles and refreshments were served during tea hour to a list of members and guests.
The second meeting of Amarillo's new SPEBSQSA will be at 8 p m tomorrow at San Jacinto Methodist Church 3416 West Sixth. Temporary chairman Folsom Jackson says the charter is still open and invites participation.
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