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Newspaper

Helena Independent

Location

Helena, Montana, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1941

Page

2

Engagement of Miss Jordet and Roy McElory Announced

Mrs Henry M Jordet of Tratowton announces the engagement of her daughter Miss Myrtie Jordet of this city to Roy Melroy son of Mrs 5 A McGimpsey of Denton The marriage is planned for January The bride elect is a graduate of Harlowton high school and the Northwestern School of Commerce in Portland Ore She has worked in Helena in the offices of the superintendent of public instruction Mr McElroy is a Denton high school graduate who attended Intermountain college and is presently employed in Helena by the state highway department

Henry M. Jordet Tratowton Myrtie Jordet Roy Melroy 5. A. McGimpsey Denton Harlowton High School Northwestern School Come McEe Portland Ore Helena Superintendent of Public Instruction McElroy Denton High School Intermountain College State Highway Department Myrtle Jordet Roy McHiroy Henry Jordet Harlowton

Annual Christmas Party Planned By Woman's Club

Helena Woman's clubs plan their autumn activities with a joint meeting and annual Christmas party at the YWCA Friday afternoon. Program includes Mrs. Edgar Taylor's vocal selections from the Messiah, a piano duet, a student play directed by Miss Violet Wastman, and a community sing. Hostesses listed include Mrs. J. Miller Stith and many club members.

Helena Woman's Clubs G.A. Mre Pred Buck Edgar Taylor Plogsted A. Venen Minerva Bennett Pred A. Jobson Violet Wastman J. Miller Stith M. B. Stebbins Richard Tinker

Society Notices for Helena Independent Due Thursday

All items and club news for The Helena Independent’s society pages must reach society editor Miss Ann McCabe at either 491 or 492 by Thursday evening to appear in the following Sunday section.

Helena Independent Ann McCabe

Hospital Guild Elects Officers At Tuesday Meeting

St Johns hospital guild will elect officers for the coming year at a regular meeting Tuesday evening December 9 at 530 o clock at Immaculata hall. After the election Miss Betty Tougren will sing with Miss Helen McClatchey accompanying. Retiring officers and board members will host the event. The Nursery Needs committee met Wednesday at the home of Mrs W H Foitm at 937 Eleventh Avenue and refreshments were served after a sewing session.

Hospital Guild St. John’s Hospital Guild Immaculata Hall Betty Tougren Helen McClatchey Eugene Callaghan Gertrude Holleyhack R. A. Anderson Carl Wirth W. F. Bartholome Henry Ruegg Treasuer W. J. Garrity G. M. Lanstrum Thomas Tobin B. J. Palmquist W. H. Foitm Eleventh Avenue T. H. Blain Paul Henry R. R Turner A. T. Larson Carl Albertson Cornelia Rose Bernadette Walter Selumus and Grant Curry

Nichols head to La Jolla for winter stay

Mr. and Mrs. Willam M. Nichols departed Friday for La Jolla California where they will spend the winter months, seeking milder climate and extended visits in the coastal town.

California Willam M. Nichols la Jolla Qalit

Engagement Announced by Daughters of Isabella

The Daughters of Isabella met at Moose Hall to plan the year. They scheduled the al iQual jelly shower for St. Joseph's Orphan Home on Dec 17 with Mrs. Fergus Fay and Mrs. Matt Rodecay in charge of gifts. After the meeting, cards were played and twelve refreshments served. hostesses included Mrs. D L Kasperick, Miss Ann O'Donnell, and Miss Genevieve Opp. The group will reconvene Dec 17 for their annual Christmas party.

Daughters of Isabella Daughters of Isabella Moose Hall St. Joseph's Orphans Home Fergus Fay Lawrence Street Matt Rodecay Ninth Avenue D. L. Kasperick Ann O’donnell Genevieva

Mrs. Percy Gaw Honored by Legion Auxiliary

Mrs. Percy Gaw, district six guest of honor and principal speaker, led a Legion Auxiliary meeting focusing on child welfare rehabilitation Americanism and community service. District officers present included Mrs. Arthur Sermingard secretary treasurer and Mrs. R. E. Thurston vice president, with program helpers and hostesses listed.

Percy Gaw American Legion Auxiliary Eld Gaw Frank Bevans American Legion Auxiliary Legion Mary Jilz Charles Fenn Albert Galen Leo Germain Sam Goza Russel Hart T. L. Hawkins H. L. Holm J. J. Holmes M. Welter Halverson A. J. Hosky Lyman Moore Mas. Ray Johnoson

Eva May Carson Weds William Wirth in Quiet Cathedral Ceremony

Miss Eva May Carson and William J. Wirth wed Saturday November 29 in a ceremony at St Helena cathedral rectory officiated by Rev James G Togas. Attended by immediate families, maid of honor Alice Fay Carson and best man John Dowd. Recepti on at Mrs Mary Garson 605 South Rodney Street. The couple will reside in Helena after a brief wedding trip.

Eva May Carson William J. Wirth St. Helena Cat ‘Thedral James G. Togas Aliee Fay Carson John Dowd Mr. Wirth Mary Garson South Rodney Atreet Wirth Wiliam A. Wirth Carson Metal Works al Bite

Miss Helen Bennett Honored At Informal Dinner Event

Miss Helen Bennett who will wed John A. Willard Jr on December 25 was honored at a Monday evening informal dinner and kitchen shower hosted by Mrs. R E Morrison at her Madison Bridge home. Prizes were awarded to Miss Bennett and Miss Evelyn Kuehn. twelve guests were seated at a chrysanthemum centered table with hostesses and guests including Betty Schuyler Jana Schuyler Jean Orton Ann McGabe Mary Trays Bertha Mariver.

Helen Bennett John A. Willard, Jr R. E. Morrison Harold Kuehn Ann Beck Virgil Sinclair Morrison Madison Avenue Miss Bennett Evelyn Kuehn Betty Schuyler Jana Schuyler Jean Orton Ann McGabe Mary Trays Bertha Mariver

Regis McNamara Weds Angelo Martello in Ismay Ceremony

Regis McNamara daughter of Mr and Mrs BE A McNamara of Ismay and Angelo Martello son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Martello of this city were married in Ismay on November 2. The bride, a Ismay high school and St Catherine's college graduate, formerly worked for the state department of public welfare in Miles City. Martello, an Elliston high school and Montana State College graduate, is an American Chemical Society member and Pi Kappa Alpha member. He works as a chemist for the Anaconda Copper Mining Co in Butte, where they reside.

Regis McNamara Angelo Martello BE. A. McNamara Ismay Joseph Martello Ismay High School St. Catherine’s College State Department of Public Welfare Miles City Martello Elliston Montana State College Bozeman American Chemical Society Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity Anaconda Copper Mining Company Butte

Miss Phyllis Hart Birthday Party Haileys ride and games

Miss Phyllis Hart marked her 16th birthday with a Friday hay ride party for 17 friends. After the ride the group returned to her home for games and refreshments, with guests including Betty Fry Nina Murfitt Phyllis Roberts Mary Low Bowden Mary Lou Tobin Vivian Heiser Peggy Hanley and several others.

Phyllis Hart Miss Hart Betty Fry Nina Murfitt Phyllis Roberts Mary Low Bowden Mary Lou Tobin Vivian Heiser Peggy Hanley Mary Louise Futler Bob Kincaid Jed Steffensen Hallis Cromwell Kenny Kyser Bob Waska Robert Haskins Bob Qal-laghan Charles Bradham Bob Gustine

Jefferson Parent Teachers Association Meeting Recap

A weekly Jefferson Parent-Teachers meeting at the school featured a review of Our Children What the Schools Make Them led by Mrs Nortan Winestine a Christmas message from state PTA president Mrs James Scott and a tuberculosiss seal sale appeal by Mrs M Heidt The group voted to donate funds for tuberculosis texts After the business session a social hour with cards and refreshments followed Prizes went to Mrs Paul Landry The Women of the Mouse group met at Mrs W O Fryett s home with Mrs N C Fiesl leading a program on toys for preschool children

Jefferson Parent-Teachers’ Association Nortan Winestine James Scott Parent-Teacher’ Association M. Heidt Paul Landry Women of the Mouse W. O. Fryett

Circle Societies Meet at St Pauls Church Luncheons

Circle groups 1 through 4 of St Pauls Methodist church plan dessert luncheons Tuesday afternoon at 1 30 pm. Circle 1 hosts Mrs B Sweetland at 1106 Eleventh Avenue with Mrs L Carelton assisting. Circle 2 holds a no host luncheon in church parlors. Circle 3 hosted by Mrs John Perkins of Fort Harrison with Mrs Frank Aagaard assisting. Circle 4 meets at Mrs Adrian Williams home 602 North Warren Street with H Mitchell assisting.

Circle St. Paul's Methodist Church Cicle 1 B. Sweetland Eleventh Avenue

Helena Pioneer Mrs N E Church Returns Home

Mrs N E Church, a Helena pioneer who came to the city in 1883 and lived in California since 1900, returns to Helena to reside with son Ray Church and daughter in law at 20 Hoster Street. She was active with St Pauls Methodist and Florence Crittenton home affairs before moving west.

N. E. Church Helena California Ms. Ray Church Hoster Street Ray Church Florence Crittenton

D A R Group to Meet Monday Evening

The Daughters of the American Revolution hold their annual birthday party Monday evening at the YWCA. Hostesses include F L Houston Lucia Stung Percy Dodds T H MacDonald and Minerva Bennett, with a program on Kyomen Music Composers. All members and guests invited.

Y. W.C.A Sirs F. L. Houston Lucia Stung Percy Dodds T. H. MacDonald Minerva Bennett

Mrs. Stanley Moore Visits San Francisco Family

Mrs. Stanley Moore flew Elena sby plane Friday to San Francisco California to visit her son in law and daughter Lieutenant and Mrs Lionel Campbell.

Stanley Moore Elena San Franccisco Calif Lionel Campbell

Social calendar highlights garden and club meetings by various groups

Monday events include Dee. & Meeting of Sheldon Jackson Guild at Mrs D M Hinman home 562 Fifth Ave. DAR birthday at YWCA 8 p.m. Beta Sigma Phi at Miss Violet Westland 137 North Ewing St 6 p.m. Navy Mothers Club banquet Placer hotel 7 p.m. Tuesday Luncheon 1 30 p.m. St Johns Hospital Guild 8 30 p.m Immaculate Hall. Wednesday Kenwood Club 2 30 p.m Mrs Donald Bean host. Liberal Arts Woman's Club at Miss Betty Waters 708 Eighth Ave. Helena Woman's Club Christmas party 2 30 p.m. Lewis and Clark Chapter American War Mothers 2 30 p.m. at Mrs J McGuinness 550 Sixth. Sunday Dec 14 Tenth annual Christmas Concert by Woman's Club Civic Center.

Liberal Arts Department Liberal Arts The Woman's Club Henry Knight Maller Helena Leyture Violet Bustman Betty Waters Bighin Avenue Sheldon Jackson Guild D. M. Hinman Fifth Avenue Vera Rebekah Alfred Andreasen May Butler Myrtle Boulichar Dar Y.W.C.A. Beta Sigma Phi Violet Westland North Ewing Street Ann Dolan Gioyn R. HB. Morrie’ Son Madison Avenue Navy Mathers’ Club Placer Hotel St. Paul's Methodist Church St. John's Hospital Kenwood Club Donald Bean Lawrence Johnson Eighth Avenue Helena Woman's Club J. McGuinness Sixth Avenue Woman’s Club Civic Center Auditorium

Sheldon Jackson Guild Meeting at Mrs Hinman Home

Mrs M Hinman entertains members of the Sheldon Jackson guild of the First Presbyterian Tuesday at 8 pm at 562 Fifth Avenue. Assisting hostesses are Mrs L H A Thompson Mrs J Millar Smith and Miss Bessie Bryte. Mrs Tom Hillis will lead devotions.

Sheldon Jackson Guild M. Hinman Sheldon. Jackson Guild Fifth Avenue L H A. Thompson J. Millar Smith Bessie Bryte Tom Hillis

Mrs Chapman Names Charity Ball Committee Chairs

Mrs John W Chapman general chairman of arrangements for the St Peters Hospital charity ball has named Helena women to assist. Event set for Saturday January 17 at the Civic Center ballroom with committees for decorations music publicity and courtesy led by named organizers from Helena.

Mrs. Chapman John W. Chapman St. Peter’s Hospital Association Helena Alex Cunningham Marc Buterbaugh William Simpson Cochairman George Huber Rux Rikko J. H. Hinks R. ©. Wallace Publietty H. E Longmaid Otto Klein Huntley Ghild, Je Clyic Center Ballroom

Friendship Committee hosts sewing evening at Mrs Morris home

Members of the Friendship Committee of the Women of the Moose gathered Wednesday evening at Mrs Ray Morris’s Fifth Avenue home. The event centered on sewing and conservation activities with refreshments served afterward.

Friendship Committee Friendship Committee of the Women of the Moose Ray Morris Fifth Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

Capital City Roy McElory Palmquist Electric Filgelman Secion—Street Poor Fligelman HIVE Legion Auxiliary William Wirth H. Robert Tillie Mydred Dolin George BE. Bolin Jefferson Pta Circle Societies of St. Paul's Church Battle Creek Health Equipmenc Lalonde Blk D.A.R San Francisco Marion's Granite Block Lentheric Tore Ries Marjorie Shop Helena Ave Marjorie Monard Seersucker Fuller Beistleem Gideon Pitts Aly Santa Dupont Mattlci Ligelman Pat
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