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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 11, 1947
Page
6
Dorothy Dix argues that many women seek divorce over trivial faults and warn that divorce rarely renews happiness. She notes harsher outcomes include loneliness and stigma for divorced women, while acknowledging cases of abuse or incapacity where divorce is necessary.
Brownie Troop No 50 held a mothers' meeting at Mrs BO Cornelius's home 113 Sunset. Mrs Cornelius presented her daughter with a Brownie Pin for completing requirements. Refreshments were served to sponsors Mesdames Vernon Francis W P Shreve R E Wood and many troop members. Great Lakes ships in 1945 carried a wheat volume equal to one twelfth of the world crop in normal pre war years.
Opti Mrs Luncheon gathered yesterday at 915 Bowie for a quarterly session hosted by Mrs. W. H. Symms. Assisting hostesses included Mesdames Roger Teas Paul Smith Charles Klein Wilson Forister David Brown and E. H. Foster.
A series of nuptial courtesies honors Miss Sue Lill, bride elect of Harry Bogue. Hosts include Mrs. Wayne Cole and Mrs. W. F. McWhirter at a shower in Mrs. Clara Goodin's home with many guests and gift givers listed. Additional showers occur at the McGehee home in Canyon hosted by Mrs. Ewing McGehee and others, with a bridal breakfast hosted by Mrs. W. T. McWhirter and noted place settings.
A dense schedule shows Amarillo groups meeting tonight at venues such as Herring Hotel and various schools. Notable events include the Amarillo Business and Professional Women's Club at 6 30, Junior Harmony Club at 6 45, and multiple PTA and church circles across neighborhoods with 7 30 and 7 45 start times.
Mrs S D Vaughan and Mrs Matheny list social and church gatherings including sewing circles, youth activities, and study groups at First Presbyterian, Buchanan Street Methodist, San Jacinto Methodist and Polk Street Methodist churches. Timings range from 2 to 8 o clock with parlor, auditorium, and club room venues identified.
Lorren Dean Halmark, son of Mrs. Merle Halmark, was honored at a second birthday party given by his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Medart at 1058 Woodland. Attendees included Mesdames H. M. Bennett, Herbert Campbell, C. B. Williams, Henry Medart and children Bobby Williams Dorothy June Williams Maxine Thomas Linda Medart Jeanie Gibson Patsy Martin. Howard Thomas sent a gift.
Sixty Six Home Demonstration Club members gathered at Mrs. E. W. Raef's home at 752 Pierce with Mrs. L. F. Lynn presiding. Mrs. J. W. Carver delivered the council report while Mrs. Raef demonstrated sewing machine attachments.
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