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Newspaper
Dillon Examiner
Location
Dillon, Montana, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1928
Page
5
One of the citys most enjoyable social events featured Miss Helen Hoffman Miss Edith Kennison Miss Edith Hansen and Miss Alice Christensen among Beaverhead County High School girls as they entertained guests in the attractive St James guild hall rooms last Thursday evening.
An event featured an orchestra drawing over a thousand young people to a evening dance. A varied program of dancing followed with punch and wafers served. Chaperones included Dr and Mrs W C Orr, Mrs Mamie Hoff man and Mrs Ella Black.
The St Rose Catholic guild bazaar and dance last Saturday drew great fun and success. The event featured a candy sale and fish pond for children at the former Nelson grocery site with Mrs J C Fuller presenting the winning candy bag. The Baxter Tonney orchestra supplied music for the evening dance, and Louis Kohl of Butte won a cedar chest. Kenneth McIvor of Melrose received a coal prize auctioned to Attorney J E Kelly.
Mr and Mrs Otis Wedum extended hospitality at an informal bridge party last Thursday evening. Two tables of bridge were played by Mr and Mrs Earl Fairbanks Mr and Mrs Corliss Fairchild Mr and Mrs Harvey Kinch and the host and hostess. Refreshments followed.
Mrs. Charles W. Woodburn will entertain this evening at the Coun try Inn with a bridge dinner. Holiday colors red and green set the scene with scarlet roses as decorations. Guests will sit at small tables with tall red tapers tied with red tulle and nine tables of bridge to follow a three course dinner.
Miss Clara Plant invites guests for a Country Inn dinner next Tuesday in honor of Mrs. W. B. Hartwig and Mrs. Helen Randolph as they celebrate joint birthdays. A progressive bridge follows. The Metlen building hosts a busy Art Exhibit drawing many visitors. The Shakespeare club discussed Behold the Bridegroom by George Kelly and will recess until after holidays.
Mrs A J Clavet arrived yesterday from Anaconda to attend the funeral of the late George Gray and stay with Mrs George Taylor. Mrs A A Elliott returned from Utah visiting Salt Lake City and Provo. Mrs Mose Smythe came back from Missoula to visit her daughter and meet her grandson Howard Farnum. Miss Lee Tower and Miss Martha Sallee were visitors, with Miss Sophia Guyaz shopping in Dillon. Mrs George Strube returned from Helena and Townsend to visit relatives. Mrs Emmett Cosgrove and daughter Joanne visited in Dillon en route from southern California to Cheyenne. Grace Hatala of Los Angeles travels here after George Gray’s death. The Elite Beauty Shop operators Carlson will return to Minnesota for holidays. Mrs James M Dodd and Jackie head to Mayo Clinic in Rochester. W B Orem visits Dillon from Butte. Ike Rife visits Dillon from Medicine Lodge. Sen Frank Hazelbaker returns from Butte. County Attorney T E Gilbert in Butte for the Bates inquest after a Lima incident.
A splendid collection of 160 fine prints reproduced from originals highlights artworks from famous galleries. Open to the public from 8:10 to 5 each afternoon this week with Thursday tea and a program. Friday at 7:30 features Music by the Training School Orchestra directed by L A Gregory.
Mr and Mrs Harry Andrus entertained in the large dining room at the Andrus grill last Monday evening as hosts for a turkey dinner. Holiday decorations adorned the setting and ten guests enjoyed the meal together.
Mr and Mrs Roy Herndon and their two daughters entertained last Wednesday evening with an informal card party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Glen Decker Mr and Mrs Clarence Decker Mr and Mrs W T Scully and the Misses Gladys and Beryl Scully. Delicious refreshments were served at the close.
Local clubs and societies plan gatherings and parties including the Methodist Aid Society supper club, Hylo-Pinochie at the Eliel home, M. M. club, Bitter Root club holiday party with gifts, Hob-Nob Christmas party at Country Inn, DeMolay dance and banquet at Masonic temple, Beaverhead Agricultural club cotillion, D. D. club meeting at Mrs. Mary Rogan, missionary society at Mrs. Joseph C. Wedum’s home, and other seasonal activities with hosts and locations.
The Catholic Ladies of Lima thank all who generously aided their bake sale and parcel post sale through the committee's efforts. The brief note expresses gratitude for community support and participation.
The Christmas Store showcases an extensive Christmas array with abundant decorations and gift arrangements designed to make shopping a pleasure for visitors.
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