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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jan 23, 1960
Page
9
A home demonstration piece argues the monetary and societal value of homemakers and mothers. It cites an $5800 yearly figure for replacing wife and mother duties in one area and stresses the non monetary worth of family training, urging pride in the role of housewife and homemaker.
Dickerson notes report Mrs Margaret Stull correspondent. Leo Robinson back after flu. WSCA Society met January 12 at Mrs Edwin Matthews home. seven members attended. Next meeting February 9 at Mrs Arthur Stull’s. Local families share New Year events and illnesses. Bonnie Lynn born January 13 at Stottlemyer home. Stuff's Grocery expansion underway. Detroit AP hands off policy on presidential candidates by United Auto Workers union.
The piece notes that many wives and mothers hold paid jobs alongside heavy home duties and cites 1938 figures showing over half of women outside the home were married. It argues women should value themselves more, take pride in homemaking, and recognize their dual roles without modesty.
Mt Pleasant and Jefferson Homemakers clubs discussed The Ideal Woman on January 18 led by Mrs Jesse Ramsburg and Mrs Robert Kemp respectively. They reviewed books, sent thanks to Victor Cullen hospital, contributed to March of Dimes, and set February meetings.
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