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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1920
Page
17
The article notes unusually quiet Holy Week in Anaconda with well attended church services and social events scarce beyond small gatherings. It mentions rumors of parties planned after Easter and predicts April will be busier than March.
A small group of members enjoyed a delightful day outdoors as the Ski club, formed in October, grows to 47 members. Many joined for social reasons but have become avid skiers or hikers and hope to establish a Georgetown area clubhouse.
Mrs. Bayard S. Morrow hosted a Saturday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Marguerite, inviting a number of children. Decor suggested a festive theme. guests played games and enjoyed refreshments, the birthday cake, and eight lit candles as the centerpiece.
Norman Smith Fulmer hosted a Friday birthday dinner for 12 boyfriends. The Easter themed table settings complemented the festive mood before the group attended the Bluebird theater for entertainment.
Judge George B. Winston presided at a formal dinner Wednesday evening. Five covers were paid for, reflecting a refined gathering.
The Deer Lodge Valley chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Tuesday at 2 30 oclock with Mrs. Martin at 705 Hickory. Important business will be discussed and full attendance is desired.
An announcement from Portland Oregon notes the March 21 wedding of Helena Marr, formerly of this city, to Leroy Brothers. Brothers is a popular figure among Portland’s younger set and has entertained in several large theaters. he is a brother of Mrs. E. M. Cornelius, a former resident.
The bride, long associated with Anaconda, after ten years there, now resides in Portland with her family. She completed her schooling in Anaconda and moved to Portland with her parents last September.
The Woman's club literature department will meet at 3 30 Wednesday at the library. Mrs. Asbury leads the session with several assistants. Topics include Ibanez and D'Annunzio. Election of next year’s chairman and secretary will occur. Full attendance urged.
The Ladies' Aid society of the Methodist church was entertained on Thursday afternoon by Mesdames J. M. Haddick, William Ash and A. L. Post. Refreshments were served and the following program given: Vocal solo, Mrs. Lehman, piano solo, Mrs. O. L. Witter, and vocal solo, Mrs. W. G. Robinson.
A marriage solemnized Saturday morning at First Presbyterian Church Butte by Rev E J Groeneveld. Bride Elise Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Bruce Weaver becomes the wife of Wallace P Dodd. The bride is an accomplished young woman.
An Anaconda girl, a graduate of Anaconda High School, recently home from Birmingham Alabama where she worked for the Birmingham Age Herald. She now works in the telephone office of the A C M company and wore a tailored suit with a matching hat. Attended by her sister Miss Pauline Weaver. The groom, a B A P railway employee, has called this city home for years. They will reside in Granite apartments after a two weeks honeymoon.
Miss Retta Vert of Victor Montana wed Henry K. Wood at her sister Bessie Flynn’s home in Victor. The ceremony, conducted by Rev C P Wolfe, featured pink and white decor and a Georgette gown. Attendants included Cecilia Bardon and Perry Vert served as best man. After a small reception the couple left for Seattle Portland and California on their wedding journey.
Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Keppler were delighted by a surprise gathering from friends at their home to mark their wedding anniversary. Guests included Mesdames H. MacNeil H. Neal E. B. Heagy Ll. D. Macpherson C. Kk. Waller T. J. Ward J. C. Waglish J. Schlaf O. A. Johnson C. E. Wahlstedt KE. E. Heuser Rebecca Terry and Annice Mneglish.
In honor of Beth O'Brien six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs J F OBrien a party was held at their home in Rowan Mont on Sunday afternoon. After hours of play refreshments were served and a birthday cake with six lit candles was the center of attraction. Invited guests included Audrey Seifert Francis and George Cookson James Grant Martha and Vincent Gehlert Marjory Lemire Margaret Schafer Nevin and Manore Jensen.
Mrs 10. B. Catlin and Mrs Harvey Showers hosted the final lenten tea on Wednesday afternoon. The parish house was bright with flowers as a large number of ladies visited during the afternoon.
A large group gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs Rebecca Terry’s home to honor her eighty seventh birthday. The party featured games and music as the centerpiece of a cheerful, intimate celebration.
An old advertisement promotes Woodbury's Facial Soap with a step by step skin treatment using warm and cold water and ice. It claims drying thoroughly and notes availability at drug stores in the United States or Canada. A 25 cent cake lasts a month to six weeks. The Andrew Jergens Company is listed with Cincinnati New York and Perth Ontario.
A special orchestra presented vocal solos recitations and artful music to enthusiastic applause. A drawing contest awarded first prize to guest of honor Mrs. Terry. Refreshments followed as attendees, including Miss Annice English and Mrs. Terry's niece Mrs. Estella Worth, gathered after the show.
The music department of the Women's club meets Monday afternoon at 3:30 in the library clubroom. Officers and other important business will be discussed. A large attendance is desired. Program features Russian music with Mrs. Megleston as hostess including vocal duets and various piano violin and vocal solos by named performers. Russian folk dance performed by a group.
The last general meeting of the Woman's club is set for Saturday April 10 at 3 o'clock sharp. Officers for next year will be elected and unfinished business will be addressed. The president urges full attendance as the club year ends.
At the Campbell home 12 Chestnut street Mrs Harry Campbell hosted a luncheon on Wednesday. Guests included Mrs Ann Gallagher and Mrs Mary McDonald with Mrs Louis also attending as part of the informal gathering.
Towunderville Mrs 8 B Raleigh Mrs Edward Marsh Mrs Mary Brown Mrs William Barry Mrs Allen Jones and Mrs Henry Hinfelds hosted a gathering. Out of town guests included Mrs Md Warren Mrs Philip Warren and Mrs James McDonald of lutte attended the event.
Miss Jeannette Gilbault entertained the J L club at her Chestnut Street home last Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed dancing and singing with refreshments served at a late hour.
Miss Harriet Sanders invited 12 friends to see Evangeline at the Margaret theater. After the performance a supper was served at the hostess's home.
Miss Sadie Carlson entertained Friday evening honoring her guest Miss Gertrude Gowans of Chicago with a charming reception and social hour.
Mr and Mrs George Evans entertained at a Tuesday evening dinner in honor of Mr Evans birthday with close friends as guests. the event highlighted a warm family gathering and celebratory mood.
Edward Morris from Mount St Charles college in Helena arrived Saturday to spend the Master holiday with his mother. Miss Hawkins and her Rocker brother visited their aunt Mrs Arthur Davis in Anaconda last week. Miss Marie Shore of Butte and Miss Molly Ryan of Hamilton are visiting Mrs Leo MacDonnell. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Nolan of Deer Lodge left for Aberdeen Washington to visit another daughter Mrs Henry helps. Mrs N W Keifer returned home after visiting Mrs Earl Turton. Mrs Earl Turton shopped in Butte Saturday. Mrs Isabel Blackbrough returned from an extended California visit. Dr and Mrs J Thorkelson took apartments at 420 Main. Miss Eunice Sullivan left for Helena to spend Easter vacation. Mrs H B Fitzgerald and W W McCarthy left for Twin Falls Idaho for Harriet Ryan's wedding. Mr and Mrs William Lyons returned from Los Angeles after the winter stay. Miss Fern Boyd left for Portland for a stay.
Mrs Myra Crain of Seattle visits her daughter Mrs C F Patterson and family in Junction City Oregon. They travel to join Orin Johnson and Morenes Jett as they relocate to Junction City where Mr Johnson has lived for months.
In Deer Lodge the Woman's Club music department met at the clubhouse with Mrs. Arthur Lochrie outlining Massenet life and works. Performances by Mrs. Grabenstein on piano and Karl Kellogg on violin highlighted the evening amid anticipated singing by Mrs. Ward, plus refreshments.
A Crawford county farmer sold a beef hide in Bucyrus for 11 dollars and 70 cents and, pocketing the money, planned to add 30 cents from his pocket to buy his boy a new pair of shoes. He intended to make the purchase locally and cover the shortfall himself.
The interchurch world movement maps a hospital program recommending at least four United States hospitals for incurables to be placed under church control.
Promote a weight loss program promising 10 to 60 pounds shed by inexpensive steps. Recommend daily outdoor time seven deep breaths and Korein oil with box directions. Claims include painless use, weekly weigh ins, and a $100 guarantee with brochure free by mail from Korein Co.
Traditional beauty ad describes Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound for darkening faded or gray hair. It claims natural color restoration with a simple application using a comb or brush and daily use. The ad quotes a downtown druggist praising its ease and effectiveness.
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