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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1948
Page
6
A reader asks about a widower who fears his deceased wife meddling in an engagement. Dorothea Dix counsels breaking the engagement unless the first marriage is seen as closed, arguing dreams stem from appetite and fashioning a modern view of relationships. The piece contrasts old-fashioned rules with contemporary expectations for women and marriage.
The marriage of Melba Ree Mahon daughter of Mr and Mrs J B Mahon of Loraine to J C Rickman of Lubbock son of Mrs Nellie Rickman was performed at the Loraine Methodist Church Rev J W Price officiating The ceremony featured white gladioli palms and candelabra The bride wore a Swiss organdy gown with basque waist puff sleeves and a full tucked skirt Her finger tip veil was on a tiara of stephanotis She carried a white Bible topped with glamellias and showered with stephanotis The matron of honor and bridesmaids wore pastel taffeta gowns and carried satin and maline fans The candles were lit by Miss Madie Jones and Miss Marzie Weaver The flower girl was Barbara Mahon Best man was Leroy Rickman Groomsmen were Duane Byars Rex Mauldin Forrest Meadows Following the ceremony a reception was held on the Mahon lawn The couple will reside at 1920 Twenty third Lubbock where the groom works For Texas Technological College the bride will attend. A separate note mentions Kum Dubl Class at First Christian Church hosting coffee Sunday at 9 AM with Horace Jackson EL Hunter and H J Cobb as hosts.
The Daughters' Unit met at the VFW Mall and Parker for monthly business. The group voted to decorate a float for Labor Day and to bake cookies for sale at the next meeting. Nel Jenkins praised the unit as the most outstanding in Texas. Refreshments were served to the listed members and advisory council.
Potter County Commissioners seek bids to furnish an Electrical Distribution System for the Tri State Pair Grounds. Bids must be received in Room 301 County Court House by 10 AM September 17, 1948, and opened then. Details available from County Engineer Frank Harrison. Usual rights reserved. County Auditor John Crudgington.
County Club discussed 1949 yearbook entries and exhibit plans at Mrs. W H Pondet home on West Cactus Drive. Miss Pauline Lakey demonstrated sewing hints and Mrs Pondet reviewed a recent council meeting. Attendees included Mesdames Saunders, Rhodes, Robertson, Glasgow, Mann, Crowley, the hostess, and Miss Lakey. The next meeting is Sept 15 at 2 PM.
Hall Axtell directs the orchestra as students enroll in a special course on baton twirling at Filmore. The program emphasizes rhythm, movement, and coordinated baton handling under expert guidance.
Mrs HM Jensen played piano selections at the social and refreshments were served. The group will hold an anniversary party on Sept 17 at 8 o'clock at Mrs W L Granger's home 813 Bryan to celebrate the club's eighth year.
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