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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1925
Page
8
A homily urges a sober Lenten season focused on spiritual refreshment and simple living. It emphasizes studying less for girls, improving manners, and replacing clutter with charity through disposing of the old scrap box and decaying items for practical use.
The Kiwanians hosted a St Patrick themed dinner in the Placer banquet room with wives present. Festivities featured Ethel Reimg, Margaret Langdorf, and speakers Dr Lacy Mrs Stark Judge Callaway plus musical numbers and dancing afterward.
In the Montana club private duling room on Tuesday twenty ladies met to form plans for entertaining the Kiwanis convention to be held here. Mrs Var ney chaired the session guiding the discussion of proposed arrangements.
Mrs. R. M. Porter department president and Mrs. H. E. Green department secretary, both from Red Lodge, will visit the local American Legion Auxiliary today and Monday. They will host a luncheon at the Montana Club Monday at 12 30.
A benefit card afternoon at Mrs. L. Q. Skelton’s 309 North Rodney on Wednesday the 25th at 2 30 to raise funds for the Florence Crittenton Home. Hostesses Urquhart Myles Nordlie and Hammer will assist. Refreshments and prizes follow. Kensington groups will form for non players.
The Ladies Aid of First Presbyterian held a Tuesday afternoon session at Mrs Frank H Johnson's Monroe avenue home with Mrs Katherine K Warren assisting. Officers elected: President Mrs Thomas Sillers, Vice President Mrs Glen Campbell, Secretary Mrs Frank Bevans, Treasurer Mrs Frank Martin. Speakers included Mrs H D Kerswill of Chicago on the Presbyterian Training School for Girls and Miss Halliday linked to the Intermountain College drive. Mrs J W Walker spoke on Montana Products as refreshments closed the inspirational afternoon.
Host Dr Mary B Atwater celebrated St Patrick's day with a dozen guests at Mrs John E Erickson's Electric block apartment. Prizes went to Mrs M A Brannon and Mrs H B Palmer. consolation to Mrs Conway. Emerald Isle decor and Irish fare highlighted the event.
Members were urged to decide at the April 20 meeting on a definite program for Current Literature and Women of the Bible. No final choice was made yet, but many suggestions were offered and a large attendance is desired.
The Helena Woman's Club arts and crafts department will meet Friday the 27th at 2 30 PM. Mrs Harry Cunningham will be reader at the Helena gathering held at the Unitarian church.
The Fortnightly Study Class met Saturday at Mills Hall as guests of Miss Crane. The program focused on the lives and work of Sarah Bernhardt and Ellen Terry, highlighting their stage careers and influence on theater.
Mrs Isabel Marks hosted a pleasant Kensington gathering for a dozen friends to honor Mrs A C Hanson who plans to relocate to Missoula. Dainty refreshments were served as the evening concluded with warm goodbyes.
The Arbor Vitae club sponsors a card party to benefit the new Crit tenton home. The event is on April 18 at the VY. WCA parlors. Reservations by phone 2949 or 1743 Mrs J G Bain or Mrs George Padbury.
An advertisement claims Marmola Prescription Tablets, in line with the Marmola Prescription, help reduce excess weight without dieting or exercise. Take one tablet after meals and at bedtime to steadily shed fat, with a dollar per box and shipping options from Marmola Company in Michigan.
The Royal Chapter of American War Mothers held a Friday meeting at the Placer. Plans were set for entertaining wives and families of ex servicemen at the YWCA on April 2. A Wear Mother wrote a poem praising World War Mothers who carried burdens during the nation’s need.
Miss Dubot hosted Chapter O of PEO at Helena Apartments on Wednesday March 18. Miss Johannet spoke on Christopher Morley and read essays. Colors white and yellow appeared in flowers and refreshments. Next meeting set for April 4 at Mrs. S. H. Johnson’s home.
A long column details Royal Neighbors Sewing Club activities with a large gathering for refreshments, Red Cross notes at Fort Harrison and Ward F, and multiple entertainment performances by Clarke Mann Orchestra and various local groups. Also covered are Lenten Memorial Shower for St Peter's hospital, Gamma Delphian meeting on German composers, card party, St Vincent Academy programs, and a student recital at the YWCA with numerous performances and attendees.
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