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Newspaper

Amarillo Globe

Location

Amarillo, Texas, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1951

Page

13

Mrs Elwood Clark Elected Leader Of Lee Bivins PTA

Mrs Elwood Clark was elected president of the Lee Bivins Parent Teachers Association at yesterday mornings meeting in the school auditorium. Other officers include Meridith Kendrick first vice president Jack Liston second vice president H B Shile third vice president Townsend Douglas secretary Howard Saunders treasurer Thomas Wingate parliamentarian Charles Harris publicity and Stanley Nunn auditor. The program featured piano by Karolyn Kay Martin and pupil musical numbers directed by Morris Dalby. A panel on cultivating in children a taste for the good was led by H A Berry Paul Kasishke Tom J Fields and Fred Martin. The next meeting is April 10 at 8 oclock at the school.

Elwood Clark Lee Bivins Parenteacher Association Meridith Kendrick Jack Liston H. B. Shile Townsend Douglas Howard Saunders Thomas Wingate Charles Harris Stanley Nunn Thomas Win Gate Karolyn Kay Martin Morris Dalby Mesdames H. A. Berry Paul Kasishke Tom J. Fields Fred Martin

Officers Named By PTA Group

Horace Mann Elementary School PTA elected officers at yesterday afternoon’s meeting in the school auditorium. President Mrs. Arthur Harvey. first vice president Mrs. Lois Jones. second vice president Mrs. E J Kellogg. third vice president Mrs. Eugene Fennimore. fourth vice president Mrs. W Lofgren. fifth vice president Mrs. Rex Ray. secretary Mrs. George Calvert. treasurer Mrs. J R Rollins. reporter Mrs. Vivian FergwOn. parliamentarian Mrs. J R Shackleford. historian Mrs. Robert Howe. Principal N H Bremer spoke on cultivating in children a taste for the good. Music by sixth grade choir, girls’ sextette, and string selections.

Horace Mann Parent-Teacher Association Arthur Harvey Lois Jones E. J. Kellogg Eugene Fennimore W. Lofgren Rex Ray George Calvert J. R. Rollins Vivian Fergwon J. R. Shackleford Robert Howe N. H. Bremer Horace Mann Violet B. Clark Meta Murphy

Banshee Folklore Foretells Death Through Mourning Wail

In Irish folklore the Banshee is a supernatural being whose mournful screaming is believed to foretell death. The legend portrays a potent omen heard by families and communities as a warning of impending tragedy.

El Martes Needle Club Plans Rummage Sale and Quilt

Mrs. R. M. Mashburn presided over the El Martes Needle Club meeting with Mrs. Peg gy Baker hosting at 312 East Twelfth. Members discussed tentative plans for a rummage sale and a quilt, with St Patrick's Day decorations. The next meeting is set for 2:30 PM March 27 at Mrs. L. P. Doche's home, 1907 Tyler.

R. M. Mashburn el Martes Needle Club Peggy Baker East Twelfth B. W. Sorey

Woman May Now Be Spinster by Choice

Dorothy Dix answers readers about old maids, arguing marriage is no longer a necessity. She notes women can support themselves, live independently, and be valued as spinsters. Citing Florence Nightingale, Clara Barton, Susan B. Anthony, and Frances Willard as examples, she asserts single women can be as great and admired as married sisters.

Dorothy DIX Miss DIX Estelle Florence Nightingale Clara Barton Susan B. Anthony Frances Willard

Silent guidance for adulterous couples in distress

A reader advises against meddling in a married couple's secret affair. Do not expose either spouse or ruin a family. Respect the wife's ignorance or endurance, praising brave wives who keep homes intact for the sake of children and stability.

Dear Dorothy Dix We Should Tell Her About the Affair

A reader seeks guidance from Dear Dorothy Dix about informing a wife that her husband is involved with another woman. The note describes the husband as a philanderer and notes the current serious, ongoing relationship, asking how to proceed without causing excessive humiliation.

Dorothy DIX

Dear Miss Dix Career Advice on Wives and Mothers

In a reader exchange, Dear Miss Dix says a woman cannot choose a great career. Fate and gifts shape outcomes, including motherhood. She argues many women are happiest following the traditional path of wifehood and motherhood, rather than pursuing a public career.

Miss DIX

Mothers In Law leaflet by Dorothy Dix

A Bell Syndicate notice explains Dorothy Dix cannot answer personal mail and offers her leaflet Mothers-In-Law D-3. Readers may obtain a copy by sending 5 cents and a stamped self addressed envelope to Miss Dix at the newspaper box in Times Square New York 18.

Dorothy DIX Miss Dix P. O Times Square Station New York 18 Bell Syndicate, Inc

Barbara Woodson Shower Honors Sudan Bride Elect

Miss Barbara Woodson, set to wed Bill Miller of Sudan on March 22, was honored with a miscellaneous gift shower at the Kohler home in Kohler. Co hosts Mrs B W Van Noy and Mrs Melvin Benesch arranged a green and yellow theme with yellow jonquils as a centerpiece. A corsage of yellow carnations was given to the honoree and a large list of attendees joined the celebration.

Barbara Woodson Bill Miller Sudan Kenneth Kohler Mississippi B. W. van Noy Melvin Benesch Jo Benesch Doris Posey

Oleta Shiverdaker Wins Bridge High

Mrs Oleta Shiverdaker won high at a Bridge meeting of the Jolly Janes Club yesterday afternoon. Mrs Bess Slade was hostess with 201 Colorado. Mrs Jessie Gray won low and Mrs Marie Hughes took the traveling prize. Refreshments were served to Mesdames Jessie Gray and Marie Hughes.

Oleta Shiverdaker Jolly Janes Club Bess Slade Colorado Jessie Gray Marie Hughes

Social Calendar of Evening Events and Meetings

Tonight dozens of club meetings across Amarillo include First Presbyterian Church family night at 6 30 and Women of Southern Presbyterian Church at 7 30. Auxiliary to J E Pietzsch and DAV host 7 30 events. Y Ettes at YWCA 501 Lincoln. Palo Duro Assembly Rainbow for Girls Khiva Temple 7 30. Wesleyan Service Guild at San Jacinto Methodist 8. Thursday lists multiple groups with times from 9 45 to 8.

First Presbyterian Church Southern Presbyterian Church Church J. E. Pietzsch Chanter Dav Marie Gorman City YWCA Lincoln Palo Duro Assembly Order of the Rainbow Wesleyan Service Guild of San Jacinto Methodist Church

Alathean Class to Hold Luncheon and Install Officers

The Alathean Class of the First Baptist Church will host a spring luncheon and install new officers on Thursday at 1 o'clock, held at the Marine Grill. Also noted is a historical cost of living index comparison from 1913 to 1939, with Canada’s index at 79.1 in 1913.

First Baptist Church Marine Grill Canada

Club Hosts March 27 Tea at River Drive Home

Mrs Jo Wilbour of 113 River Drive will entertain the club at 1 o clock on March 27 with Oleta Shiverbaker Marion Parker Irene Allen Lorene Cruse and the hostess attending.

Oleta Shiverbaker Jo Wilbour Marion Parker Irene Allen Lorene Cruse River Drive

Luncheon crowd at Silver Grill Cafeteria hosts notable guests

A luncheon in the Silver Grill Cafeteria featured reserved serving tables for Mesdames Bella Nugent Donna Scroggins Pauline Kent Vera Fields Alawin Rouse Cora Desmond Aimee Quick Fannie Fleming Roxie Briscoe Doris Rusk Lenora Triplett Dyle A Stone E C Ammerman Vera Logan L Robertson Gladys Hayden Newton Robison Nettie First. Christian Church Mother FP Holcomb. Mrs Douglas Stone Benton Class held its monthly lw as a guest.

Silver Grill Mesdames Bella Nugent Donna Scroggins Pauline Kent Vera Fields Alawin Rouse Cora Desmond Aimee Quick Fannie Fleming Roxie Briscoe Doris Rusk Lenora Triplett Dyle A. Stone E. C. Ammerman Vera Logan L. Robertson Gladys Hayden Newton Robison Nettie First Christian Church FP. Holcomb Douglas Stone Benton

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PTA Group ACTA Eda el Martes Club Ines Ann Girard Mister Roberts Kline Capes Letout Kohler Nichols Speakers Institute Vernon Hancock Wolflin Avenue American Association of University Women Travis Carl Evans Cliffside Ceramic Art Club Vernia Prescott Happy Sewing Club E. Inman North Houston Alathean E. F. Ruddick Amarillo West Texas Child Evangelism Fellowship Christian Business Men's Center Houston Ducens Club Federation Club Ltd Club J. M. Durrett Mystic Weavers Needle Club C. A. Melton Pierce River Road Home Demonstration Club W. D. Irby MacDowell Music Club Mary Lou Higgs Julian Zack Fine Tyler Narcissa Whitman Circle Poplar Grove Woodman Circle Wow Hall Connoisseur Society J. O. Gulekie Harrison Petunia Bracuen Benton Bon Vivant Shantungs Gilbert Polk McKem Knits Good Housekeeping Parents Magazine Infant Dept
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