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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1922
Page
14
Anaconda's social scene stayed lively with many informal gatherings last week. Christmas dinners dominated the holiday slate while evening parties featured dancing and card games, and New Year dances began last night with many watch parties planned for the finale.
A large delegation of students from Missoula Montana state university Bozeman state college and Dillon normal college plus University of Washington Seattle and Reed College Portland are spending holidays with parents in the city. Names include Catherine Roach Virginia McGuire Marjorie MacRae Adelie Roberts Margaret Keough Doris Gailey Mike Denda Ray Murphy Clyde Murphy Pat Sugrue Arthur Bere Charles Conley Charles Baron Jillian Barray Margaret Chrystal Mildred Roberts June Burke Hallam Williams Angela McGinty Ruth Daniels Frances Vidro Alice McCreevey Mary Morgan Bob Abbott Keith Whyte Virginia Willits and others.
Miss Loretta Spellman entertained a small gathering Thursday evening at her Cherry street home. Guests included Miss Helen Sipple of Butte and Miss RB Fletcher of Tacoma Washington. The group enjoyed music and cards followed by refreshments. Attending were Misses Anna Gorman Loretta Kelly Mary Kelly Catherine Spellman and Mesdames Leslie Moughtin Fred Spellman and J P Spellman.
The Misses Helen Sipple of Butte and B. Fletcher of Tacoma Washington, instructors at the State Normal college in Dillon, spent several days last week visiting Miss Loretta Spellman in Anaconda. Miss Spellman, also a college instructor, is spending holidays with her mother Mrs J P Spellman on Cherry street.
One of the week’s top gatherings was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Mac Intyre on Hickory Street. They entertained in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Francis Morin of Berkeley California and Mrs. E Brunton of Los Angeles. Cards provided amusement and delicious refreshments were served.
Mr and Mrs J H Duffy entertained at a charming Christmas day dinner party at their West Fifth street home. Invited were Mr and Mrs W A MacIntyre and children Miss Floy Duffy Co J Straight of Butte and Mr and Mrs Duffy.
Mrs. H. W. Stephens and daughter Helen join Mr. and Mrs. Ed Bullock and children, Mr. and Mrs. L. V. Stockdale and children of Missoula, Mr. and Mrs. Phil Beatty of Ogden Utah, as Christmas guests of Mr. and Mrs. D. Gay Stivers at their summer home near Butte.
Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Masten hosted Christmas guests comprising Mr. C. I. Emerson, Mrs. Alice Emerson, Kenneth MacDonald, and Mr. Gilroy.
Mr and Mrs W C Capron hosted a very pretty dinner party at their home with a selection of guests. The event featured gracious hosting and a warm, sociable atmosphere typical of the era.
Mrs. C. R. Bancroft oversaw a bridge gathering at the Montana hotel last week. The program featured eight place settings and a festive red and green color scheme centered by a large bouquet of posies. Cards filled the hours followed by refreshments.
Mr and Mrs J N Haddick hosted a Christmas day dinner at their West Park Avenue home. The table featured roses as a centerpiece with guests including Mr and Mrs Frank McMullen and family Mrs Lueila Ash and son James O Toole M OToole Miss Blanche Sheehan Harold and Leon Haddick and Mr and Mrs Haddick.
A family dinner party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Stewart at their East Eighth Street home. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Krum with daughter Genevieve, Mr. and Mrs. Barteau, Mr. and Mrs. Gus English, Miss Jessie Stewart, Harry Barteau, Sidney Stewart, Miss Annice English, and the Stewarts.
Mr. and Mrs. C. R. Clark former Anaconda residents visit at the D. R. MacRae home in the city. They plan to leave Tuesday morning for Missoula to establish their new residence.
Mrs. Fred Jones will entertain the Klinker club members next Thursday afternoon at her East Fourth Street residence.
Mr and Mrs Charles Luxton hosted a pretty Christmas day dinner party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Louis Gerheart of Butte Miss Margaret Nuckols Jack Louis Hugh Nuckols Tom Hudspedth Meira Luxton and the Luxtons.
Mr and Mrs Selden Rodgers entertained about 20 friends on Thursday evening with informal conversation and dainty refreshments after several enjoyable hours.
Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lemmon entertained Mr. and Mrs. T. Z. Humphrey and Mrs. Colbey at dinner on Christmas day.
Mr and Mrs Fredrick Laist host a small watch party this evening on West Seventh Street to usher in the New Year with a few friends and refreshments served.
Mrs. Al O'Brien hosted her Friday afternoon card club at her West Park street residence. Members enjoyed several games of bridge followed by light refreshments.
Mr and Mrs W T Masten and Mr and Mrs Al O'Brien invite guests to a watch party at the O'Brien home on West Park Street this evening. Midnight supper will be served.
Miss Catherine Roach hosted the Pi Jetta club at her Main Street home for a reunion meeting after months apart as many members are away at school. Late in the afternoon she served dainty refreshments. attendees included Misses Lillian Collins Dorothy Kruger Mu
A social item lists attendees including Uel Lewis, Gertrude Thresnahan, Blanche Sheehan, Gladye Ulrich and the hostess. The fragment indicates a small gathering or party with these individuals present.
Miss Gertrude Bresnahan entertained the Pi Jetta club and friends at 116 East Fifth street Thursday evening. After several delightful hours she served refreshments. Present were Misses Marjorie Mac Rae, Lillian Collins, Blanche Sheehan, Gladys Ulrich, Dorothy Kruger, Muriel Lewis, Mary Danicich, Catherine Roach.
Christmas Day guests included Mr and Mrs Frank Clinton and their children and Mr and Mrs Harold Blake visiting the L W Bender household on Hickory Street.
Miss Vera Olsen entertains Swastika club members at her East Third Street home with music and card games followed by refreshments.
About 50 members and friends gathered at Mabel hall for a Wednesday evening Yule tide dance hosted by the Hoosier club. Dancing continued for several hours with festive revelry and socializing among attendees.
Miss Margaret Smith hosted the S. H. M. club at her West Commercial avenue home on Wednesday evening. The members enjoyed music and sewing followed by refreshments.
Mr and Mrs Albert Tabor hosted a Christmas day dinner party at their West Fifth Street home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Forest Risken Mr and Mrs E W Kurtz and Mr and Mrs Leo Baril. After dinner the party enjoyed cards and dancing.
Mr and Mrs W B Gorham hosted a Christmas day dinner with seats for Mr and Mrs Charles Gorham and Truman Boardman. The gathering reflected the holiday season in a warm family setting.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Forsman were surprised by a large gathering Sunday evening at their west valley home celebrating their birthday. Guests shared games and music and presented many gifts.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Axelson hosted a pretty Christmas Day dinner at their Birch street home. Attendants included Mrs. Henry Staffanson and daughters Flaine and Maxine, Mr. and Mrs. William Axelson and daughter Virginia of Roundup, Mrs. Anna Schwend, Miss Alva Axelson and others.
A Christmas day wedding united Clara Johnston and John Vanault with Rev. J. G. Knotter presiding. The ceremony highlighted a very pretty event as both families joined in the nuptial celebration.
The ceremony at Mrs. Margaret Hicks home featured a brown Canton crepe gown for the bride and a blue Canton crepe dress for Miss Lenore Hicks. Thomas Barry stood as best man while Miss Sadie Cunningham played the wedding march and Miss Margaret Hicks sang. The couple will visit Salt Lake for several weeks after a wedding dinner hosted at the Hicks residence. Mrs. Vanault, formerly in the A. C. M. office, and Mr. Vanault, foreman at Wilson Glen stock farm, are connected to the couple.
Miss Helen Meyers entertained a group of her girl friends at a Christmas party on Locust street. The evening included cards and dancing with guests Miss Grace Leonard, Inez Dingle, Ruth Daniels, Lotus Ainalle, Margaret Matthews, Eva LaFrance, Virginia DeRosier, Mabelle Sparrow, Fan Dinnon, Florence Bloomstrom, Flora Collins, Melva Luxton, Louise Still, Fannie Griffith, Florence Conrad, Anna C Clinton, Florence Cunningham, Mae Cunningham and the hostess.
The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will entertain next Thursday afternoon in the church parlors hosted by Mesdames L. M. Webster Neil Burtt C. A. Fuller E. L. Turton E Heuser 8. Rice and Roy Cantrell. A cordial invitation is extended to all members and friends.
The Ittawoo Campfire Girls under Miss Myrtle Cotter sold $30 worth of Christmas seals in the recent drive, supporting charitable fundraising for the season.
Music department of the Woman's club plans a two part program at the library Tuesday at 2 30 pm Pianos duets Minuet from Sonata by Greig Polonaise Miglion selections The Bird and the Babe Wild Bird Sweet as Angels Tear plus pupil selections from Mrs A N Jette Mrs J R Danielson and Miss Helen Fagan Ruth Willite Nora Gardner Una Kunkel Isabel Abbott Bernice Tanner Agnes Lund and others participate
A large gathering of Elks hosted an elaborate holiday dancing party last evening. The event, described as a New Year's Eve celebration, ran past 2 AM with lively dancing, a midnight supper, and favors for each lady attendee.
Attendees at an evening event praised the Elks as real entertainers, noting the overall enjoyment and communal spirit of the gathering.
Knights of Columbus hosted a holiday dance at the A. O. H. hall attracting an unusually large crowd. Dancing ran from 9 p m until long after midnight as part of a winter schedule of popular social events hosted by the organization.
Judge George Winston entertained guests at a Christmas day dinner with Mr. and Mrs. Carl Jordan and their baby from Sutte.
Miss Catherine Roach will host a social watch party this evening at her home on Main Street with a number of local friends attending.
Members of the Daughters of the American Revolution will hold a meeting next Saturday afternoon at the home of Mrs. J F Bryson on Locust street. All members are urged to be present.
Miss Helena Joseph became bride of John J. Walsh in a Wednesday morning ceremony officiated by Rev. Father Coopman. The couple will reside in Missoula where Walsh attends university. Bridesmaid Muriel Kieley and best man James Walsh attended.
Dr and Mrs J H Noonan presided at a lovely dinner party at their Alpine apartment last evening. They complimented Mr and Mrs Francis Moring of Berkeley California and Mrs Roy Pseil of Chicago. Christmas decorations were used with five covers.
Mrs. T. A. Middlebrook of Helena and Mrs. J. P. Schmidt and Mrs. Otto Schmidt of Lewistown spent last week visiting with Mrs. Mary McDonald in this city.
Miss Hisie Gustanovich hosts the Roman club gathering at her Birch street residence this evening. A hay ride is planned as the main feature before guests return to the hostess home for refreshments.
A string of visitors and travelers are listed with ties to Anaconda including Mr. and Mrs. Herman Cardinal of Casper visiting the Max Cardinal home. Mrs. Robert J. Brandhuber returns from the East. Miss Virginia travels to Butte to resume study. Miss Bessie Harper heads to Portland. Mrs. Elmer Musselman leaves for Chicago. Mrs. L. Shoemaker and granddaughter Mary Louise depart for Minneapolis. Mrs. F. B. Gorr and daughter Alice return from Spokane. Mr. and Mrs. Phil Hoffman go to Huntington. Mrs. Lottie Stanley and Lucille spend Christmas with the Greenes of Butte. Mrs. G. D. Boifeuillet of Harlowton visits Anaconda. Mrs. Roy Pseil of Chicago visits Noonan household. Miss Eileen Holland visits Miss Mary Martin. Mr. and Mrs. Alfred O'Brien attend a Butte dance. Mr. and Mrs. JL Stockdale and children return to Missoula. Myles Bateman visits then leaves for Twin Bridges. Dr. Charles L. Walters of Livingston appears in the city.
Mrs D C Scott entertained Christmas visitors in Anaconda including son ston and daughter Helen from Butte. Loretta Kelly a Havre teacher vacationing with her parents in Anaconda. D A Kelly hosted Dorothy Eggleston and others from Missoula Spokane and Seattle area.
In Deer Lodge a luncheon at Hotel Deer Lodge on Thursday Jan 4 by the Auxiliary of the American Legion will present the annual report and install officers led by Chairman Mrs Ed Boyer. Eastern Star diners and officer installations followed, with Miss Helen McDowell and Wallace Schuler wed at the Church of the Immaculate Conception. Local lodge elections and a Central school domestic science exhibit drew crowd interest, while numerous social visits and holiday events filled the week including Rotary and Knights Templar activities and disparate visits by residents and guests across town.
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