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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1947
Page
6
Dorothy Dix questions why men marry homely women over beauties. She argues plain women cultivate charm and companionship, while beauties are costly and vain. A plain wife can be a steadier, more appreciative partner, making long marriages more likely.
A listing of church and civic gatherings across Amarillo features multiple Methodist and other church societies meeting at 2 to 7 thirty in the afternoon and evening. Notable events include a first Baptist Fidelis Class dinner and a River Road Home Demonstration Club Thanksgiving dinner with 125 guests noted for a church house party with pink roses and chrysanthemums.
All members and their husbands and children are invited to a dish luncheon at IOOF Hall on Friday at noon. Attendees are asked to bring a covered dish.
The Polk Street Methodist Church class met yesterday in Fellowship Hall for a Thanksgiving luncheon. Mrs. G C Ratcliff presided over the business portion and Mrs. J H Cooper gave a devotional on Giving Thanks for Little Things. Hostesses included Mesdames Elliott Kuykendall Wright Beery Richardson and Ballard. A Christmas tea and meeting are planned for December 15 at 2:30 in Fellowship Hall.
Homecraft Club members were entertained at Mrs. J. B. Hill 213 North West Tenth. Members listed include R. H. Whelchel E. A. Baker I. D. Blades George Thompson W. R. Hill R. L. Henderson and Inez Johnson. Chrysanthemums adorned the rooms. The next meeting is Dec 11 a Christmas party at 2 PM in Mrs. E. A. Baker's home 314 Georgia. Mystic Weavers meet Thursday at 2:30 PM in Mrs. E. V. Harris 403 Mississippi.
Social calendar for Amarillo tonight lists numerous church and club events across the city. Activities include volleyball at YWCA, supper at Joliette, troop and church programs, and many scheduled meetings by PEO, Rebekah Lodge, AAUW, Easter Star, and women’s councils at First Presbyterian, West Amarillo Christian, First Christian, and First Baptist churches.
West Amarillo Christian Church hosted a reception at 1000 Polk in honor of Dr. and Mrs. C. W. Lipsey and family. Dr. Lipsey is the church's new pastor. Guests included Mrs. Mary E. Bivins and church leaders Don Blair and Mrs. Don Blair as well as Lipsey relatives.
Insurance Women of Amarillo met at the Silver Grill for the monthly luncheon. Fifteen members attended and plans for a Christmas social were discussed during the business session.
The first postwar revival sees cut glass back in Australian shops signaling renewed retail activity. Strong lines of glassware reappear as retailers restock, while buyers show keen interest in elegant wares and heirloom pieces.
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