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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 1940
Page
30
A touching portrait honors a humble mother who raised a large family under poverty and hardship. She did countless tasks daily, acting as financier, judge, doctor, nurse, and moral guide, yet she claimed she “never did anything.” Her steadfast love and discipline shaped her children into decent, honorable adults.
The speaker recalls a woman who sacrificed for her family, pinching pennies, forgoing medical care, and denying herself, so her children could attend college. She remained unseen, a quiet figure labeled Just a mother, embodying the neglected role many mothers endure.
Amarillo assemblies and clubs schedule meetings and events across city venues. Circles of the Order of Rainbow, Masonic Hall gatherings, First Baptist, West Amarillo Christian Woman’s Council, and circle luncheons, all list hosts, addresses, and times from 2:30 to 7:30 PM with dinners, picnics, and dances noted.
A series of marriages announced across Texas towns. Betty Dunston wed Lowell Irwin in a simple ring ceremony in Phillips with family in attendance. Other notices include Kessie Faye Jackson and Rudolph Tucker's Claude nuptials, Syernia Cochran and Darwin Stagg's Sayre ceremony, Mona Skaggs and Knox Johnson's Odessa friendship, Opal Caraway and Palmer Norton’s Tulia wedding, and more details on each couple’s education and employment.
The record lists several June weddings in Portales and Borger. Ruth Maye Monroe wed Clifford A. Alford in Clovis with Rev Claude A. Lorts officiating. Phyllis Jean Renick married A P Roscoe Jr in Borger with Father Walter Washila guiding the ceremony. Bonnie Cook married Austin Benson in a double ring ceremony in Pampa. Attendees included family and local residents, with post ceremony trips and future homes noted. The couples plan residences in Portales and Phillips respectively.
Borger announces the engagement of Clara Frances Hilton to Clyde W. Neal. The wedding is planned for a Sunday afternoon at the First Baptist Church in Borger. Neal is employed with Lee Way Motor Freight, Inc. The couple will reside in Borger.
Mrs. Dale McKeown of Cushing Oklahoma was honored at a recent informal party hosted by Mrs. E R Mosteller in Borger. The June 18 event featured a guest from out of town and a warm gathering with friends and neighbors.
Miss La Wanna Watson became the bride of Herbert Bergstrom Saturday night at the Scoggin home near Portales with Rev. Harris T. Ray officiating. The couple planned a short trip after the ceremony.
PAMPA June 18 Special Miss Helen Draper engagement announced by mother at home. She will marry Lieut Robert J. Gibbons Army Air Corps at Olmstead Field Penn June 22 Randolph Field Chapel near San Antonio with Rev W P Holden officiating. Draper a UT graduate and former Alpha Delta Pi leader noted for campus honors.
In Miami on a Sunday afternoon Mr. and Mrs. Tom Horner of Cleveland Ohio and two young sons and Mrs T E Horner of Atchison Kansas were feted at an informal tea hosted by Mr and Mrs Tom O Loughlin. Mr Horner is a noted writer and brother of Mrs O Loughlin. Mrs T E Horner is the mother of Mrs O Loughlin and widow of Dr T E Horner.
Announcement of the engage ment of Miss Alberteen Schulkey and Robert Tripplehorn prompted two parties in her honor. Mrs. Frank Hill and Miss Hazel Wilson hosted a dinner plus crystal and linen shower at Hill home. Mrs. T. J. Worrell organized a bathroom shower with a Chinese honeymoon theme. Laverne and Virginia Covington sang. Mrs. Carl Boston poured tea and Mrs. C. W. Briscoe Jr. kept the bride’s book.
The approaching marriage of Miss Margaret Niehaus and Thelbert Edwards was announced when Mrs R W Niehaus, mother of the bride elect, hosted a tea at their east Plainview home. The wedding is set for June 28 at the Niehaus residence.
Mrs. Olin Henderson entertained with a tea at her new home to introduce her sister Miss Kathryn Jarratt who has been attending Texas State College for Women in Denton and will stay with the Hendersons this summer. An enamel for automobile bodies is now soybean based and restores luster with washing, with Sete harder after use.
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