Social Society Event Showed Fine Decor and Generous Giving
The society affair drew prominent attendees in stylish summer dress. Flowers festooned both reception and brown parlor rooms with garden bouquets. A central dining table displayed drawn work cloth and a basket of sweet peas tied with white and green ribbon. Calla lilies carna tions and ferns enhanced the hearth and side table with a Cluny cloth. Society members helped with sewing and the event aimed to support the YW work, promising a generous sum.
Anaconda Weddings and Social Roundup
In Anaconda D W Thomas and Miss Sadie Stafanson were married by Rev F A Beyl at the bride’s parents home then to Missoula for a few days before returning to settle here. A farewell party for Miss Minnie Cornelius drew many friends, with lists of attendees. Guest Miss C James and daughters of Helena attend Wesleyan in Helena. Various locals visit, move, and travel as summer social season continues with teas, dances, and art-minded visitors including Miss Jeanne M Stewart from Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Thomas
Sadie Staffanson
Anaconda
F A. Beyl
First Baptist Church
Missoula
Minnie Cornelius
Salt Lake
Ruby Hopkins
Hazel Opkins
Ollie Lutz
Myrtle Storrar
Cassie MacCallum
Pearl Calvert
Marie Schmidt
Mabel Price
Bertha le Fay
Ida Stucky
Messrs
Bennie Knight
Ross McGinnis
Frank McGinnis
Archie Cornelius
Vy. Thueson
George Grimshaw
Ed MacCallum
George Boyd
Leonard Thibodeau
Henry Scott
A. C. MacCallum
Petritz
Walter Clark
Los Angeles
Cal
Horace Durston
J. Lowney
Locust Street
Bertha Christie
Lewistown
Joseph Christie
John H. Davies
Bakersfield
Margaret McHale
M. Lewis
Ben
Jeanne M. Stewart
Chicago
Butte
Rocky Mountain
Butte Society Poised for Summer Social Whirl of Youth
In Butte a summer of lively social scenes is anticipated as returning girls from school boost activity. The town's young men face heightened temptations while entertainers remain the feminine center of attention. Ten attendees, including brides and social leaders, stood on a receiving line at Miss Jeanette Gillie's tea, amid ribbons and millinery as youthful beauty greeted guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Tuohy
Ossining-on the-Hudson
Far West
Miss Howard
Butte
West
Mamma
Jesses
Jeanette Gillie
Howard
New York
Miss Gillies Tea Attendee Wears Original Cretonne Coat
Mrs. Thomas Lavell wore a unique cretonne coat at Miss Gillie’s tea. It features a modified empire silhouette with lace detailing on the collar and hand wrought lace button stitches, showcasing an artistic modiste’s deft touch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Lavell
Irish lace coat charms Mrs. Creden at social event
Mrs. W. Creden wore a fetching all over Irish lace coat that complemented her outfit and served as a stylish accessory at the occasion.
Woman's Club Play Cupid in Posterland at Broadway
The Woman's club Play Cupid in Posterland drew an interested audience at the Broadway last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cupid
Posterland
Mountain View Sunday School Concert Draws Big Crowd
The second annual concert was held Thursday evening in the Auditorium by Mountain View Sunday school. The patriotic selections drew a large audience and favorable response from attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain View Sunday School
Dancing at Columbia Gardens Draws Evening Crowd
Thursday evening became Friday in mood as revelers gathered at Columbia Gardens for dancing. The quiet resort hosted the usual crowd seeking their favorite recreation in a lively night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Gardens
Independence Day Celebrations Across Town and Anaconda Jubilee
Yesterday’s Independence Day featured public demonstrations, speeches, and singing alongside numerous informal parties. Flags in red white and blue adorned the scene as families shared the day’s meaning. Sacred Heart and First Baptist served meals to attendees, drawing visitors from out of town for the double observance of Independence Day and Anaconda’s twenty-fifth anniversary celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anaconda
Thursday Bridge Club Entertained by Mrs Nichols of North Excelsior
The Thursday Afternoon Bridge club was entertained last week by Mrs. W. H. Nichols of North Excelsior avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Nichols
North Excelsior Avenue
Tea at Women’s club draws large YWCA crowd
Tuesday afternoon tea at the Woman's Club House hosted by the local YWCA branch attracted a large company of ladies eager to share in the social and civic gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Clubhouse
Young Women's Christian Association
DAR card party aids Fort Benton restoration funds
Silver Bow chapter Daughters of the American Revolution entertained at a Wednesday afternoon card party hosted by Mrs. E. A. Morley on West Silver street. Fourteen tables plus many lookers on filled the prettily decorated house with carnations and ferns. Prizes and refreshments were served as proceeds support restoring Old Fort Benton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Bow
Daughters of the American Revolution
E. A. Morley
West Silver Street
Old Fort Benton
Young Men's Club Holds Regular Meeting at Carpenters Union Hall
The Young Men's club held its regular meeting on Wednesday evening at Carpenters Union hall. Officers elected were Westgate as president Billings as vice president Cary recording secretary McNames financial secretary H Konan treasurer and J Westgate warden. After adjournment a dance was enjoyed until late hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Club
Carpenters’ Union Hall
Westgate
Billings
Cary
McNames
H. Konan
J. Westgate
Garden Party Honors Fair Colleagues Of Miss Gillie On North Excelsior
A Thursday afternoon gathering at Miss Jeanette Gillie home showcased a bright display of patriotic colors and a crowd of inviting young guests. Notables included guests of honor Drea Johnstone and a long line of attendants and matrons. Marjorie Gillie served as door maid as a large array of names filled the guest list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeanette Gillie
Excelsior Avenue
Drea Johnstone
Walnut Hill School
Philadelphia
Gillie
Frances Jones
Anaconda
Frances Russell
Lillian Vivian
Jessie Wharton
Margaret Meagher
Florence Tuohy
Florence Ledwidge
Helen Hanson
Hortense Cartier
Agnes Davis
Helen Pyle
Edna Green
Samuel Barker
J. W. Collins
John Gillie
Bee Davis
Daryl Smith
Carol Pyle
Marie Lyon
Edith Collins
Roselle Milburn
Alfreda Smith
Frances Russel
Nan Vivian
Carry Wharton
Nell Walker
Helen Lew
Nell Fair
Kit Fair
Ana Green
Margaret Driscoll
Hallie Boucher
Alice Welch
Roxy Howell
Ethel Thomas
Myrtle Crown
Mabel Nissler
May Hanley
Alice McDougall
Ruth Lindsay
Blanche de Mers
Corinne de Mersy
Hazel Gindrup
Jennie Gindrup
Flamence Tuohy
Ethel Berry
Wynne Berry
Georgie Dawson
May Dugan
Rufina Tremblay
Lydia Tremblay
Viola Cook
Charlotte Russel
Theo Russel
Elsa Russel
Ruth King
Ruth Paxson
Annie Edwards
Eda Christy
Isabel Berkin
Alma Erickson
Ina Erickson
Rosalba Murphy
Rosa Lambert
Erma Charles
Emma Reeves
Betth Collins
Louise McPherson
Turner
Marguerite Coen
Florence Coen
Julia Horgan
Louise Horgan
Annie FitzPatrick
Dagma Henningsen
Theresa Henninge
Helen Curtis
Gertrude Shackleton
Lillian Shackleton
Willine Nichols
Lola Nichols
Maude Maloney
Louise Walker
Margaret Leonard
Louise Townsend
Duffy
Frances Kate Duffy
Frances Leavitt
Agnes Doty
Harriett Dung
Alice Lowry
Gertrude Nichols
Irene le Sage
Margaret Corette
Ella Driscoll
Belle Kirkpatrick
Nora Nichols
Edith Bickford
Grace Noyes
Cora Sanders
Vera Mille
Alice Roach
Caroline Howard
Florence Ledaridge
Margaret Ogier
Marjorie Gillie
Sacred Heart Feast Mass Held with Benediction
Friday June 2 the Sacred Heart feast was observed in Roman Catholic circles. High mass was celebrated at 8 30 by Rev Father De Siere followed by benediction. Promoters and members received holy communion as altars were decorated with green boughs and flowers supervised by Mrs A P Pohndorf. About 2000 songs were sung and the group continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father de Siere
A. P. Pohndorf
Marriage of James T Parks and Frances Harte at Immaculate Conception
The marriage of James T Parks and Frances Harte was solemnized yesterday at the Immaculate Conception church parish house with Rev Father Barry officiating. It was a quiet ceremony attended by relatives and close friends. Attendants Mae Hamilton and Henry Bennetts. The couple will reside with Mrs Parks' mother at 796 West Park Street after a short honeymoon itinerary to Helena and the Broadwater. Parks is active in politics and labor unions. Harte is a noted musician and choir leader at First Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James T. Parks
Frances Harte
Immaculate Conception Church
Father Barry
Mae Hamilton
Henry Bennetts
Pleasant Evening at Town and Country Club
A Wednesday gathering at the Town and Country club attracted golf enthusiasts who enjoyed outdoor sport in the afternoon. A hearty dinner followed with a cheerful crowd around the meal table. Dancing filled the evening in a Dutch treat style event.
Ogden Moran Wedding at St Patrick's in Butte
Robert T. Ogden and Miss Eleanor A. Moran quietly married at St. Patrick's church with Rev. De Siere officiating. The bride wore white crepe de chine and carried white roses attended by her sister Lizzie Moran. Best manEd Ogden. The couple, long residents of Montana, will live in Butte and have a brief stay in Seattle after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert T. Ogden
Eleanor A. Moran
St. Patrick's Church
Father de Siere
Lizzie Moran
Ed Ogden
Butte
Virginia City
Nev
Mr. Ogden
Montana
Bozeman
Mrs. Ogden
Seattle
Whist Party Honors Mrs Larson and Mrs Fifer at Club Evening
Mrs Jesse Huddleston hosted a whist party for the 21-24 club on Thursday with Mrs Larson and Mrs Fifer of Deer Lodge as honored guests. Ten games were played, followed by lunch. Prizes went to Mrs Wentworth first, Mrs McGraw second, and Mrs Freyler third. The guests were also presented plates. The Q T club then adjourned for summer as members planned visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Huddleston
Larson
Fifer
Deer Lodge
Mesdames Gamer
Wentworth
O'Neill
Wilkinson
O'Connor
Bailey
Freyler
Skelton
Charles Huddleston
Sullivan
Sullivan. Mrs. Wentworth
McGraw
Lawn Party In Butte At Creden Residence
Mr and Mrs W L Creden hosted a morning lawn party to view a parade. Luncheon was served on the handsome city lawn under red white and blue bunting with Japanese lantern fringe. Guests, many married and young, posed for photos and enjoyed the novelty of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Creden
Butte
Matson Brings Home Bride Ida Adams From Quincy Ill
Friends of Howard Matson of W A Clark and Bros bank greet his return from vacation with his young bride Miss Ida Adams of Quincy Illinois. Matson is a popular employee who has made many friends and well wishes for the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Matson
W. A. Clark & Bros. Bank
Ida Adams
Quincy
Ill
Mr. Matson
Pretty wedding at Kertz home for Ella McNeil and William Tierney
On Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. Miss Ella McNeil married William Tierney in the Kertz home with Rev. Willard Lamp officiating. The bride wore a cream lingerie princess gown and carried bride roses. Bridesmaid Lily Kinzel of Lewistown wore white and pink roses. Best man Bureone A. Tierney, brother of the groom. Reception at the Tierney home with an elaborate wedding supper. The bride is a Butte high school graduate and daughter of Mrs. Kertz. Tierney is a Kendall businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kertz
Ella McNeil
William
Lily Kinzel
Lewistown
Bureone A. Tierney
Butte High School
Kertz
Tierney
Kendall
Kinzel
Arthur
Butte Social Roundup Listings From Local Visitors
A long list of visitors, residents, and travelers appears in Butte society notes. Mr and Mrs J E Kertz host friends after July 24. Families from Helena Denver and Dillon visit, with mentions of Bozeman and Missoula conventions and local gatherings at the Thornton and Finlen hotels.
Town Visitors and Summer Travelers List in Butte
A collage of names and itineraries shows residents and guests moving through Butte and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs. Andrew J. Davis's family stay at Valley View farms, Missoula visitors Ronald Higgins, Deer Lodge visitors the Conleys, J E Morse en route to Helena, Sheriff Ed Martin and Rev Father Stephen J Sacred Heart parish li ver, Jeff Brewer of Billings, Rev Alfred Kahn heading to Denver, and Mr. and Mrs. R M Smith heading to Coeur d Alenes for summer. Additional mentions include John H. Tolan of Anaconda via Red Lodge for a Fourth of July ovation, Grace McEvoy of Whitehall visiting Louisa Enright, Pat Conlon and daughter Mae bound for Rochester Minnesota for health, and A Ruane and others returning from Seattle and coast cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Buol
Emma Buol
Root Valley
O. Hight
Lake McDonald
Helen Hanson
Los Angeles
H. H. Hansen
Joe Shadwell
Butta
Military Academy
Butte
Harry Churchill
Denver
Mr. Churchill
S. L. Churchill
West
Granite Street
Theresa Henningsen
Washington, D. C
George F. Shelton
Southbury
Conn
Shelton
Frances Jones
Anaconda
Thomas W. Long
Kalispell
Charles Boon, Jr
Old Maids Club
Earl Gilbert
Pueblo
Col
Gilbert
Henry G. Richards
Harry Cochrane
Cramp
Thornton
David Aspland
Goldfield, Nev
J. A. Donovan
Mac Nevin
Mac O'Brien
Portland
Valley View Farms
Andrew J. Davis
Ronald Higgins
Missoula
Frank Conley
Deer Lodge
J. E. Morse
Dillon
Helena
Ed Martin
Lewistown
Stephen J
Sacred Heart Parish
Red Lodge
Tolan
Grace McEvoy
Whitehall
Louisa Enright
East Broadway
Pat Conlon
Mae Conlon
Rochester
Mina
Den
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Father Follet
Elena c. McDonald
L. Ryan
Alice Lasage
J. Redding
Rose Keine
Katie Keine
Maysie Walsh
Whist Party
Q. T. Club
R. A. Green
Coulter
Tebo
Clara McNeil
Long
O'Neal
Hartwell
Campbell
Williams
Ralf
Riddle
Steinway
Montana Music Co
N. Main Street
O’brien
John S. Davies
W. Farrett
Finlen
D. M. Durfee
Philipsburg
Max Rosenstein
Holton
Mont
John M. Evans
Miles Romney
Western News
John S. Treece
Victor
England
Hughs. Christie
Martintown
Ontario
Charles Schill
D. D. Flusted
Madison County
J. M. McAllister
McAllister
the Finlen
J. A. Mu
James Glass
Jack Woods
Baby Will
Henry Amiraux
Willia Mason
Mus
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Studio Ad Dio
Lenox
Mme
Elsa MacPherson
West Galena Street
Harry Hunter
TEL
With Sherman
Piano
West Park
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