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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1935
Page
4
Society notes from Butte describe a spring driven week where outdoor lure dominated local life. Women of the Butte and Lakeshore Country clubs organized weekly gatherings and golf events while lunches and dinners filled the calendar.
Mrs. Mary Alderman announces the engagement of her daughter Ruth to Arnold Bight of Great Falls. The marriage is planned for the latter part of June. Ruth Alderman is a Butte native, long active in social circles, and Arnold Briga t is a prominent Great Falls youth connected with the Great Falls Tribune.
A dance is planned for Friday evening at the Winter Garden hosted by the grand committees of the Odd Fellows and Rabkah lodges. An excellent orchestra will provide music and attendance is expected to be large.
The N S N club of the Methodist church plans an enjoyable picnic tomorrow at the summer home of Miss Mabel in Blacktail Canyon. Organizers invite members to join for a relaxed outdoor gathering with friends and fellowship.
Mr and Mrs J R Harris travel back to Seattle following a social visit with friends at Butle.
Ms Jane Griswold daughter of Mr and Mrs George G Griswold Jr plans to travel from Wellesley Massachusetts to Butte for the summer. She attends Wellesley College and will arrive in the latter part of the week.
Last night at 113 South Emmett Street Mr and Mrs Chester E B Pool hosted a dinner honoring Mrs Edwin Meserve who heads to Portland for Mr Meserve. Pink roses topped the central motif with guests including the Wilsons Anaconda Score family and Gillis clan returning from Chicago after a visit. A second event at 617 South Jackson featured Mrs Arthur D Watson and Mrs B Blaine hosting a children themed party with Games dancing and a buffet luncheon of children's fare inviting a long list of local residents.
Miss Helen Sullivan named Bride of the Week at a Monday evening shower hosted by Miss Lucy Walsh at 519 Lewisohn street. Pink and white decor featured peonies, with games and music. gifts presented to the guest of honor. Refreshments at midnight. Attending guests listed by name.
Delegates from 350 gluba in 12 western states participate in the western and west-central regional conference of the National Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs. The meeting runs today through June 20 at Canyon Hotel, Yellowstone National Park, with prominent speakers including Senator Borah, Mrs. Nellie Tayloe Ross, Congresswoman Kahn, and Miss Emily Kuenbuhl. Activities include round tables on salesmanship and legislation, country-wide educational discussions, and park excursions. Montana hosts registrations and tomorrow’s vocational relations round table. Miss Nellie M. Baker of Butte serves as secretary.
A Monday ceremony at St. Lawrence church joined Miss Helen C. Swilli van and James Bernard Flynn of Seattle. Rev. Father McDonald officiated with Miss Mary Sullivan and William Barrett as attendants. The couple, after a breakfast at the bride’s home, left for a California wedding trip and will reside in Butte upon return.
Mrs Verne O Sullivan hosted F F Club members during the week at her home. Mrs Rose McDonald presided in Sadie Pressler’s absence. Alpha Farmer resigned as secretary and Miss Josephine Sinsel was elected to fill the term. Cards and refreshments followed with many members and guests in attendance.
The Montana Association of Graduate Nurses district No 2 will hold a picnic on June 26 at Columbia Gardens to honor registered and student nurses. Lunch will be served at 1 p.m. and in the afternoon reports from the state convention in Havre will be read.
Miss Violet Lovell and Fred Anderson were married at the Methodist Episcopal Church with family and friends attending. The vows, music, and reception followed, then a trip to Yellow stone National Park before settling on the Anderson ranch in the Big Hole. Both families noted for regional prominence in Anaconda and Fishtrap.
A summer wedding in San Francisco united Mrs. Anne Faley, daughter of East Fifth street, and Walter Emmons, son of West Third street, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help with Rev. Father Doyle officiating. The bride wore pale pink chiffon, white picture hat, and corsage of sweetheart roses. maid of honor Miss Mas O Neill of Anaconda wore orchid organza. Best man was John O Neill. solo by William Davis of San Francisco. Both couples are well known locally. they will reside in San Francisco.
A group of friends gathered Monday evening at the Hobbs home to celebrate the wedding anniversary. The evening featured dancing cards and a dainty repast. Attending were Mrs Mary Brants Mrs Mary Farlan Mrs Joseph Brodnick Mrs Ely Kovacieh Mrs Ernest Hobbs Mrs Paul Massett Mrs Steve Trbovich and Mrs Joseph Lescantz plus Miss Barbara Laughlin Miss Evelyn Farlan Miss Helen Trbovich Miss Mildred Trbovich Miss Brtsy Toole Miss Sophia Kasenovich Miss Evelyn Kovacevich the Misses Mary Ann Natalie Trbovich and others including Tom Blinty Tom Frankovic Frank Lescantz Seymour Stears Paul Massett Ernest Hobbs Larry Lescantz Robert Emil Kovacevich Wayne Davis and Joan Pauley of Butte.
Mrs Arthur Duval will return today from Seattle Washington where she spent the past year. She will be accompanied by her daughter Miss Emma Duval.
The Country club hosted the first ladies day of the summer with about 60 women at a 1.18 luncheon and post luncheon bridge or golf. Hosts Mrs Enoch A Barnard and Mrs R E McHugh led the organizing committee along with a long list of local and visiting guests from Billings Deer Lodge Poland and Butte. Floral arrangements brightened the luncheon rooms with peonies and garden flowers as women enjoyed fellowship and games.
Mrs. Morgan of Locust street and her visiting parents Mr and Mrs David H Morgan hosted relatives including Mrs Ray Murphy and Mary Pat during a vacation week. Mrs Burtt Smith and her children depart for Spokane to join Mr Smith and establish a new home there.
Margaret Alexander daughter of Mrs Maltie Alexander of Whitehall wed Robert Rutherford in St Johns Episcopal church Butte the ceremony led by Rev Thomas Ashworth relatives present The bride wore a rose and cream frock with matching hat and bouquet of yellow roses. Mrs Thomas W Gronn of Whitehall served as maid of honor in black and white taffeta with rose bouquet Best man was Thomas W Green Afterward a breakfast at the Quinemgon cafe in Butte the couple planned a major trip and planned to return to Anaconda to resume life with friends early next week
Miss Zapnerma Gannon daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Gannon of Locust street attended the Du mont Reagan wedding in Avon last week confirming local social events and family ties in the community.
A high noon wedding united Edina Morris and Henry Morris in a ceremony at the Latter Day Gaunts chapel. Widower John Browning presided while Arthur Davidson Jr sang, and an array of flowers, music, and formal attire marked the occasion. The couple, both from prominent local families, will reside in Spokane after a brief wedding journey.
Miss Margaret Kunkel has returned from Bozeman where she earned her degree at Montana State College during the June 8 commencement exercises. Mr and Mrs E L Kunkel and Miss Ruby Kunkel attended and were present at the exercises. To the South Mrs A M Allen and her mother Mrs John Schroeder left Thursday for San Diego California. House Guest Miss Gertrude Buddell daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Buddell of Butte spent the week as guest of Miss Nadine Gubbins on Oak Street.
A garbled review mentions Dini, Mayer, Broadway, and stars in a chaotic scene. John, Lionel, Jean, Lee Tracy, and Miss Evans appear among a muddled cast of performers. May Robson supposedly excels, while a wealthy crowd and various roles are cited without clear coherence.
A fragmented note describes a play or skit titled Joan El Bang Up In An Joane, a comedy drama likely staged for an audience. It mentions characters or participants such as Guy Kib Ruth Bonne and hints at a lively, playful performance with monckling style and informal tones.
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