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Newspaper
Amarillo Globe
Location
Amarillo, Texas, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1947
Page
10
Dorothy Dix advocates forming Darby and Joan clubs and hostels for elderly people to gain independence, social contact, and a refuge from family pressures. She argues these clubs ease domestic friction, reduce burdens on young couples, and improve happiness for both generations.
The Sanborn School P-TA executive committee met at 1917 East Tenth with Mrs. E. B. Hicks as host. Mrs. K. S. Stanley outlined annual programs while plans for a Halloween carnival were discussed by Mrs. J. H. Joseph. Ruth Thomas was elected budget head and Ella May Gibbs hospitality chair. W. I. Sims spoke on securing memberships as attendees included Hicks Sims Joseph Stanley and Wilson.
Police Judge Frank Steele announced a $20 fine for damage to Duncan parking meters after reports that some meters were struck with hands or feet. Officers urged motorists to treat meters gently and avoid vandalism in the city.
The Amarillo Garden Club welcomed local clubs with a morning program including a showing of Holland Blooms Again. Blue ribbon winners named Dean F. D. Jackson and several Mrs. winners. A civic fund of 1030 was approved for Thompson Park and bird sanctuary with work to begin in October. Bulbs sold support the Thompson Park project.
The Palo Duro Chapter of National Secretaries Association met in Federated Club Rooms. John Crudgington spoke on Europe’s geography and current conflict factors. Plans for the fall session were discussed and the next meeting set for Sept 24 to attend the Tri-State Fair. Present were Pat Armstrong Thelma Cheshire Creola McCurley Kate Lock Sybil May Celeste Shoulders Mary Gant Lucille Hogge Margie Hogge Dorothy Perry Mildred Thomas and guest Mrs Rita Swan.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service met at Mrs. W. E. Bennett’s home for luncheon. Mrs. Robert Douglas led the business meeting, Mrs. Willard Phillips spoke on The Gospel for Our Generation, and Mrs. Henry Cusick gave the devotional The Temple.
Mrs. Roy Beard hosted the Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary meeting in Jackson. Mrs. Wayne Sibley presided, new member Mrs. Marvin Chamberlin introduced, and plans were set for a Forget-Me-Not sale on Oct. 11 at the Veterans Hospital. Publicity is led by Mrs. Richard Crawford. next meeting Oct. 8 with Crawford.
Tonight features the Wholesale Credit Women's Association at Herring Hotel at 7 and Junior Twentieth Century Club with Mrs. Glen Newbold at Silver A Ranch also at 7. Other gatherings include Junior Business Women at YWCA 7 45 Ladies Aid Society at Trinity Lutheran Parish Hall 8 and more daytime and afternoon events listed across Amarillo area venues.
McAllen Texas in a curious report John Sublett says his hen laid an egg containing a .22 caliber rifle cartridge inside the shell. Sublett reports the discovery while checking the nest and notes the egg seems normal apart from the surprise interior.
Miss Virginia Irwin, soon to attend Cottey College for Girls in Nevada Missouri, entertained friends at a buffet supper at her home 3006 Harrison Street. Guests included Annell De Grassi Lib Allen Ann Streit Patricia Patton Kay Thomson Laurel Stinnett Teel Sullenberger Barbara Fowler Jane Ochsner Ann Thatcher Billie Jeanne Carter Pat Newby and others.
Gloria Gene Grimes and Billie Burke Bumpas exchanged vows in a single ring ceremony August 28 at the bride's home. Rev. Phil Gates officiated. Maid of honor Yvonne Lester wore blue. best man was Bob Bumpas. After a Carlsbad NM honeymoon the couple will reside at 735 North Hayes.
Pleasant Valley Home Demonstration Club met at Mrs. Jack Jerman’s home at 120 East Central. Roll call featured vacation activity talk. Reports covered Tri-State Fair exhibits and council details with pamphlets on home decoration and a discussion of the Art of Living.
A brief note mentions Morocco's industrial boom and highlights social shifts with young women serving as traffic police in the Russian zone of Germany. The item references individuals Homer Davis and Mrs. Lee Williamson of 213 River Drive and a date of Sept. 24.
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