Women and marriage vows in changing moral codes
Ruth Millett discusses the pressure on brides to maintain glamour and composure while living with a husband. The piece argues that both men and women face double standards in judgment of infidelity and honor. It notes shifting moral codes and cites physicians and educators on chastity and behavior changes. Jupiter moves around the sun in 11 years and 31499 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charm
Sband
Weil
New York
William Cary
Social Hygiene
Social Calendar Tonight and Friday Events in Amarillo
Tonight at Amarillo Country Club family night includes dinner at 7 30. Friday features the Wives Club hosted by Mrs Kendall with co hosts and a Maria Class luncheon at First Baptist Church. Also Lucky Eight Bridge Club meets at 2 15, a piano recital at Amarillo College of Music, and Catholic Daughters of America hold an event at Cathedral Hall at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Gene Williams
J. Howard Williams
Amarillo College of Music
Lila Austin Myers
Mary Stack
Hal Stack
Mary Miller Beard
Williama
Mozart
Amarillo Country Club
Maria
First Baptist Church
Mind Your Manners Quiz Answers From a Society Column
Test your etiquette knowledge with ten questions on introductions, weddings, gifts, attire, anniversaries, dating etiquette, bedtime hosts, and wedding departure logistics. Includes sample answer choices and a reader challenge.
Mrs Murray Britt Hosts Birthday Party for Mrs Virgil Green
Mrs Murray Britt of 611 Prospect entertained Mrs Virgil Green of Alturas California with a Monday birthday party. Blue garden flowers decorated the reception room and prizes went to Mrs EF Singleton and Mrs Clifford Penwell. An ice course with a green and white scheme was served to guests. Gift givers included L L Bennett and Clarence Stulte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray Britt
Virgil Green
Alturas
Calif
EF. C. Singleton
Clifford Penwell
Homer Tuttle
FE. C. Singleton
Florence Summers
Mesdames L. L. Bennett
Clarence Stulte
Her bert Bryant family keeps seven baby skunks as Pep acts mother
In Plymouth Indiana the Herbert Bryant family reports their fox Terrier Pep has taken on a mothering role for seven newborn skunks. The scene captures a quirky urban wildlife moment as neighbors observe the unusual canine caretaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Herbert Bryant
Fox Tervier
Pep
Novel Fourth of July Party Flag Decor Idea
Household Hints offers a low cost party decoration using small red white and blue balloons threaded through a large cardboard flag. Instructions emphasize equal balloon sizes and tying from the back. Blueing tips cover laundry rinse and fabric care for Turkish towels and woven selvage quality.
A Case For Tarts And Celery Curls
Instructions describe making celery curls by scoring stalk ends and soaking until curls form. Also outlines lining personal tart cases with pastry rounds, filling with fruit, and topping. Includes tips for stain removal on washable garments and notes on canning fruits in lighter syrup for breakfast use.
Cleaning hairbrush between washes
To keep a hairbrush clean between washings brush the bristles with a cleansing tissue or clean soft cloth after about every 10 strokes.
Fat Girl Laughs and Grows Slim Ad Text Health Claim
An advertisement claims a diet pill system called Marmala Prescription Tablets can reduce fat without risk, boasting long distribution and claimed cures. It asserts no diagnosis is given and urges readers to consult a physician before use, promising metabolic rate support.
Two Guests Honored at Lindenwood Party in City
A lawn party at Mrs. John R. Collins home honored Miss Dorothy Knell of Carthage Mo and Miss Helen Nance of Webb City. Entertainment included bridge dancing and ping pong with attendees from Lindenwood College and local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy Knell
Carthage
Helen Nance
Webb City
John R. Collins
West Tenth Avenue
Lindenwood College
Joe Long
Billie Louise Burger
Dorothy Ann Adams
Huberta Underwood
Mary Ruth Florey
Dorothy McNeill
Peggy Ruth Elson
Jane Manning
Dorothy Jane Cook
Leon Montgomery
Jim Rogers
Roy Vaughn
Billy Floyd
Billy McEachern
G. M. Stone
Herbert Foster
Frank Storm
David Rasco
Henry Houser
George Bates
Maurice Cannon
Mid-Week Bridge Club II Entertained at Home
Mid-Week Bridge Club II was entertained at the home of Mrs. Mazaie Snee at 1710 Fillmore Street yesterday afternoon. Prizes were awarded with Mrs. Garthwait taking high score, Mrs. Troy Bickerstaff guest high, Mrs. N. H. Greer second high, and Charley Davis traveling. Other players included Mrs. Streetman and Mesdames Blake, Harrison, and the hostess. Next Wednesday the club will meet with Mrs. Chester Pyeatt at 1817 Polk Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maazie Snee
Fillmore Street
Garthwait
Troy Bickerstaff
N. H. Greer
Charley Davis
H. RB
C. Blake
H. C. Harrison
Chester Pyeatt
Polk Street
Catholic Daughters to Meet Friday at Cathedral Hall
The Catholic Daughters of America will hold a meeting Friday night at 7 45 in Cathedral Hall. Members are urged to attend and participate in the planned activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Catholic Daughters of America
Cathedral Hall
B. A
Sorority Benefit Association
Jack Hall Ranch
Carpenter's Hall
West
Seventh Avenue
Jaycees Plan Big Barbecue in Amarillo
Jaycees hold their third annual John Snider barbecue tonight at Hillcrest Country Club starting at 7. Entertainment includes Williamson Sisters radio trio, a Dixie Dice floor show, and magician Bob Clark. The event benefits members of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and guests, with tickets 50 cents at Chamber offices in the Herring Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo Jayes
John Snider
Hillcrest Country Club
Williamson Sisters
Dixie Dice
Bob Clark
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bert Levy
Chamber
Herring Hotel
Turf Club Damaged By Trash Fire
A trash fire at the Turf Club on Polk Street caused heavy smoke damage and about 300 dollars in losses. Firefighters arrived to find the blaze contained, with origin traced to a rear trash can and minimal spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turf Club
Polk Street
4 H Club Council Meeting Set For Saturday
Potter County 4 H Club Council will meet in Miss Pauline Lakey office Saturday at 1 pm All members urged to attend The delegate to the Short Course will be chosen and the wardrobe winner announced The best all around 4 H Girl will be selected
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter County
Pauline Lakey
Food Dispensaries Under Inspection
The city health department conducts a sterilization campaign with Cafes and drug stores under close inspection. Placards are awarded to establishments complying with sterilization of bottles, glasses, and utensils to secure public cooperation and improve sanitary conditions in eating houses and related facilities.
St. Andrew's Church Plans Holy Communion for John the Baptist
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church will celebrate the birthday of John the Baptist with holy communion tomorrow at the church. Rev. F A Foster, rector of St Andrews, will be the celebrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
St. Andrews Episcopal Church
John the Baptist
F. A. Foster
S J. Andrews
Tack Letters continuation seeking housekeeper for family
An aged lady seeks a reliable woman to cook, keep house, and care for a nine year old girl. Only two in the family. Worker may stay or go home nights. Reasonable wage offered. Call after 6 o'clock. Reader, 215 East Twenty-Second Avenue. Also a note from a 17 year old girl seeking any available job stating she is neat and clean.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
So-and-50
Mary Jones
Help Wanted Notices From The City Classifieds
Short, scattered job ads show Vera Ogletree and Clarence Blackwell seeking work, with notes of references and addresses. A colored girl and a colored man offer housekeeping, yard, and general duties, plus a 14 year old boy seeking farm work and milking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Blackwell
Dial
Madison Street
Local Help Wanted and Livestock Requests Mixed Ad
The notice offers to buy pigs and sows for raising on halves near River Road School House and seeks employment for a colored man with chauffeur and waiter experience at 1618 Jackson Street rear. It mixes livestock solicitation with a job-seek ad and provides a street address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
River Road School House
Butt Orney
Jackson Street
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Needlecraft Dept
Eighth Avenue
Ruth Stone
Miss Stone
Joe Hank
Alvin Hill
Peggy
Polly Hill
Ben H. Stone
M. C. Hancock
Ruth Millett
Watts
Wives Club
BR. A. Kendall
Forest Street
L. D. Jones
Bob Howes
Lucky Eight Bridge Club
Bill Hempill
North
Buchanan Street
Catholic Dauhiers of
America
Mothers
Skunks
Darde
Eias the
Fee Po
Fat Girl
Party
Bridge Club
Jaycees
Madge Bellamy
Los Angeles
Jennie Davis
Madge
W. B Philpott
Philpot
Qut
Arden
White & Kirk
4Th and
Tyler Sts
East Twenty-Second Avenue
Vera Ogletree
North Taylor Street
West Third Avenue
North West
Thirteenth Avenue
Yornny
Grace
Rinso
Johnny
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