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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1950
Page
9
Dorothy Dix offers guidance on women pursuing marriage, urging direct action to prompt a proposal and criticizing gendered courtship norms that keep women from openly pursuing husbands. She argues for financial independence within marriage and condemns withholding personal allowances.
Eula Mae Parker was elected president of Alpha Beta Chapter of Epsilon Sigma Alpha Sorority at a Wednesday evening meeting in the Musical Arts Conservatory. Other officers elected include A. H. Casper as vice president Peggy Mathis as secretary H. W. Taylor as treasurer Wilhelmina Owens as program chairman Darleen Dacson as finance chairman and Elizabeth Armstrong as reporter Marguerite Shamblin conducted the session Guest Ann Criz national field director spoke Parker discussed Self Control Conquers Everything Ardath Johnson offered two musical selections Installation is planned for May 24.
North Amarillo Garden Club will not meet on Monday as scheduled. They will gather at 1 45 p m on May 22 in Bennett Hall for the meeting revised time and location.
The Training Union Wiener Roast of the River Road Baptist Church was hosted at Mrs. H. V. Shirk's home. Games and movies were enjoyed. Mrs. Sam Jones assisted with refreshments. Attendees included Reba Sue Hayhurst, Sara Jo Heard, Jo Della Saunders, Vernalee Shirk, Yvonne Hughlett, Geraldine Hughlett, Ira Mae Campbell, Patricia Campbell, Myrna Sue Allen, Patricia Ann Lee, Nancy Kay Mosely, Kenneth Ray Mosely, Richard Shirk, Gene Benton, Valen Allen, Gary Cruse, Ronnie Cruse, Linda Mosely, Tiny Shirk, C. B. Johnson, Sam Jones, Odelle Cruse, Eugene Allen, and Rev. and Mrs. A. B. Mosely.
Members of the Pleasant Valley Youth Choir met at Pleasant Valley Christian Church to plan a Mothers Day program. Nelda Harris' team won the membership contest, and Frances Veazey’s group will host a chicken dinner for the winning team. A planning committee will meet at 2 PM Saturday at 209 Bonita, Mrs. Sam Robertson’s home, to arrange the dinner. twenty six members attended.
The Mission Guild schedules a luncheon at 12 30 PM on May 24. Hostesses include Mrs. John Garvey at 4223 West Ninth with Mrs. Mike Storck and Mrs. Frances Haley assisting. A second luncheon site is Mrs. J S Edwards at 1233 Crockett with Mesdames Grace Hopkins and W M Ben assisting.
Members including A. EK Son and P. L. Bottoms attended with T. F. Pritz and J. E. Dyer. The group voted to make a star for the Blessed Martin Mission as the ceremony drew Mesdames Brands, Burns, Debbrecht, Long, Lyons, Nussbaum, Storck, Haley, and the hostess.
The Palo Duro Chapter of the National Secretaries Association held a Mothers Day event at the Federation Club House with Mrs. Kate Lock presiding. Mrs. Mildred Hudson performed songs and Mrs. Dora Casey joined on accordion as Amarillo High School Boys Choir contributed, followed by a reading by Mrs. Thelma Allen Martin.
Montgomery Margaret Duke J D Walker George W Cates J Polk Walker Pat Armstrong and Kate Lock Misses Carolyn Shoulders Bobbie Hogan Aline Waldron Elizabeth Mauldin Mary Ellison Cathy Armstrong and Ruth Wiegel listed among attendees or participants in the Montgomery event, reflecting a gathering of numerous individuals and social connections.
Margaret Martin entertained the Welfare Club at her home on Rusk Street with a lunch luncheon gathering. Elizabeth Maxey led the business session and a vote approved sending a boss to the Negro library. Gifts were exchanged among Secret Pals. Beatrice Martin and Margaret Martin received tokens.
The Bivins Parent-Teacher Association conducted a short business session at the school last evening before a pupil program. Life memberships in the Texas Congress of Parents and Teachers were awarded to teachers Mrs. Ray Allman and Mrs. N. M. Wharton. New officers introduced for next year include President Mrs. Thomas Wingate, First VP Mrs. Elwood Clark, Second VP Mrs. Meredith Kendrick, Third VP Mrs. Jack Liston, Secretary Mrs. H. B. Shile, Treasurer Mrs. Townsend Douglas, Parliamentarian Mrs. Glenn Morris, Publicity Mrs. Dick Roberts, and Auditor Mrs. Armond Doche.
Bonita Stephens resigned as vice president of the Pleasant Valley 4-H Club and Pat Barton was elected to fill the office at a club meeting held in the home of Mrs. Frank Stitt, 204-B Colorado, with Jane Butterfield presiding. Plans were made for a swimming party tomorrow afternoon at the San Jacinto Youth Center. New members Mary Frances Rowell and Donna Sue Istrigg were welcomed. Attendees included Jerry Grady, Jane Butterfield, Jesse Ann Gibson, Betty Lou Ford, Linda Lou Pierce, Norma Stitt, Martha Holmes, Daneen Shackelford, Patsy Barton, Mary Frances Grady, Jo Leen Johnson, and Mrs. Stitt.
McDaniel Studio of Music presents a Bach program tonight at 8 in the studio at 1207 West Nineteenth. Pupil performers include Emily Patterson, Nancy Lynn Outland, Jeannine Whitehead, Nancy Hatton, Lydia Phillips, Kaye Triplett, Judy Kay Warren, Trilla Nordyke, Dama Lou Richardson, Byron Moore, Delia Hogan, Kent Gillock, Lou Jane Loftis, Tommy Price, Sue Loftis, Larry Larsen, Sara Sahli, and Billie Seligman.
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