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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1948
Page
9
Advice column discusses a mother-in-law pressing a daughter-in-law to improve housekeeping and appearance to save a troubled marriage. Emphasizes blunt talk, job effort, and social pressure as tools to keep the husband and home intact.
Members and guests gathered at Mrs. Rea Blossom’s home 202 Maryland for a covered dish Thanksgiving luncheon. Mrs. G Brown led the business session as the Four Minors of Amarillo High School performed. The next meeting is December 2 at 2 30 PM in L R Duvall’s 206 Maryland home.
The Local 665 Wives Auxiliary was hosted by Mrs. CA Davidson at 1003 Monroe with co host Mrs AR Risk. A salad course preceded games and a pink and blue gift shower honored Mrs E L Winningham. Attending were Mesdames Mote Brown Cox Orton Orton Finch Eastman Goodrich Baker Enoch Staffer Hill Oliver and guest Mrs W Dubbs.
The notice lists Alma Johnson Dorothy Richardson Kathryn Oar Llewellyn Metcalf Gladys Desson and Ineva Guests plus Miss Wolfe of Bastrop Mrs Lula Finch Miss Ouida O Neal and Dr A M Meyer attended.
The report notes new sulphone drugs showing promising results in treating leprosy in Calcutta India. An entertainment segment featured Mrs W C Metcalf and group, Horace Mann School performers including Loleta Williams Grace Hurd Jo Anne Mays Sara Shaffer Johnnie McKinney and Lucy Emerson. Refreshments followed with attendees including Mrs W C Metcalf and Sid Jones.
Mr and Mrs H E Flanigan of River Road hosted an event for a Scout troop. Present were Dorothy Anderson, Carol Cochran, Corin Keeney, Ann and other attendees.
Mrs. W. M. Chapman was honored at a gift shower held in her home. The event gathered friends and neighbors who presented gifts and shared well wishes for her future.
The Wesleyan Service Guild held a monthly supper in the church Fellowship Hall with Miss Dorothy Peery presiding and Miss Gladys Davis delivering a devotional. Guest speaker Dr. A. M. Meyer of Amarillo College addressed attendees including Mesdames Foster Weddington Calhoun Lair Clements and many others.
A vintage tip promotes four ounces of Barcentrate mixed with grapefruit juice to aid weight loss. It claims no strict diet and promises a refund if the product fails to show fat loss and improved curves. The ad targets overweight women and mentions affordability and ease of use.
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