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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 04, 1948
Page
10
A gust sends young Joan Furshott’s yellow balloon rolling toward the curb. Mrs. Erdestheimer gives chase while Mrs. Oppenheimer flags down a passing motorist who stops and speeds off with the balloon.
The Philharmonic Club met at Mrs. R. W. Adams home to present a Stephen Foster program. Mrs. Wayne O’Keefe narrated Foster’s life while music was performed by Grace Bennet and Virgil Curry. Club members sang Foster songs as Mrs. Charles F. Smith and others performed. Fifty members attended and refreshments followed.
A state agent investigates a complaint that Sabine River salt content near Orange rose from 20 to 100 parts per million in ten days. Orange County Water Company filed the issue with Attorney General Price Daniel, who sent it to Howard Dodgen of the game fish and oyster commission. The case concerns water unsuitable for industry and rice farming.
A Chicago study finds housekeeping cited as a factor in 17 percent of divorces. The piece critiques the neglect of domestic training by modern mothers, arguing daughters should learn running a home, sewing, and related skills before leaving home to marry.
The Amarillo Pilot Club held a regular meeting at the Herring Hotel with Miss Esther Boulware presiding. Delegates selected for the national convention in Daytona Beach Florida June 17 to 19 include Miss Boulware, Mrs Virginia Feres and Miss Lucille Jen.
The Twentieth century Culture club met at Mrs. Pat Dean home, 1120 Hillcrest, with Mrs. Townsend Douglas presiding. Mrs. Sowell reported on the Seventh District Texas Federation of Women's Clubs convention held in Pampa. Members read a poem or story during the program.
Jessie Castleman hosted the Open Forum Club as officers for the coming year were elected and installed. Mrs. Reta Swan was named president with Mrs. T. L. Rhodes as vice president, Mrs. Carrie Hood secretary, Velda Coffee treasurer, and George Parr parliamentarian. Members present included Mrs. Mattie Duke, Rhodes, L. M. Key, Swan, Westbay, Parr, Cora McGregor, A. L. Brint, J. G. Ogles, and Miss Mary Alice Scott.
The ad promotes Nabisco 100% Bran to relieve constipation due to low bulk in the diet. It touts a finer milling process for milder action and urges seeking a doctor if symptoms persist.
Hanson Post No 54 plans a membership drive discussion at 8 pm at the Legion Home Sol Levine post commander said Voiture 689 of the 40 and 8 challenges the post to a contest in the drive Voiture 689 has about 109 members.
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