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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1947
Page
8
The 1914 proclamation by President Wilson inspires varied observances as families honor mothers. Many will visit mothers, wear a bloom colored white for a mother passed and colored pink for a living mother, reflecting traditional customs nationwide.
The piece traces Mother's Day origins from 19th century Kentucky teacher Mary Towles Sasseen to Anna Jarvis in Philadelphia and the 1908 national adoption. It notes presidents honoring mothers, including Washington visiting his mother, Lincoln’s tribute, Madison's care for his mother, and McKinley’s mother who influenced his life. It also lists modern gift ideas and cards reflecting the holiday.
The Exchange Club invites interested persons to a model aviation meeting led by Ollie Crawford at 7:30 PM in the high school auditorium. Next Sunday the club plans a meet near Wolf on Lake with events in U control, free flight, and gliders. Wayne Simpson won last Sunday's competition.
Private 1000 acre retreat offers 250 acres of lakes with a wide range of activities for boys up to age 13. Camp emphasizes recreation, achievement, and growth and also provides accommodations for visiting parents. Send for folder to Chas C Sickles Box A Creede Colo.
Chicago May 7 Superior Judge George M Fisher prepared to sign a decree granting divorce to Carmella De Fore age 42 but instead ordered James De Fore age 30, a cook, to pay ten thousand dollars a year support for Denise Lunn a 23 month old daughter. The judge corrected the order to two dollars per week.
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