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Newspaper
Helena Independent
Location
Helena, Montana, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1925
Page
4
September ushers in the State Fair week with city gala decorations and social crowds as Montana princesses arrive to charm Helena. Governor hosts a reception at the Placer Hotel featuring light refreshments and music to greet the royal visit and public attendance.
An event of interest to Montana history fans unfolds at Bannack on Labor Day Sept 7 1928. Beaverhead Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution will dedicate a tablet to Bannack the territory's first capital. A 1 30 o clock program includes bugle call assembling flag salute community singing a patriotic session and a presentation of the tablet by Mrs Rasmussen state publicity chairman DAR. The day features a basket picnic and remarks by local and state figures including Mrs The Vahoske and David Tilger with remarks on marking historic spots and a stirring song to close.
Helena women and the Friendly Relations With Ex-Service Men club collect garden flowers and deliver them weekly to Fort Harrison wards. The effort relies on nonmembers and city volunteers who provide flowers and winter woolen caps for veterans in need. Mrs Porter leads the delivery details with garden flowers from many residents. A separate note honors Mrs Perry for a Seattle trip and farewell gathering hosted by Mrs Stapp on Power Street with tea, bridge, and floral centerpieces.
Mrs R F McLaren hosted a Thursday bridge at her summer cabin Barty Five Minutes From Broadway with two tables. Mrs Hopkins won first, Mrs Ashton hosted another Thursday bridge at Highland Street for three tables with prizes to Mrs Edwin and Mrs H I Mulis. Mrs Ling Gans and Mrs Letter Loble hosted a large midweek reception for Mrs Abhett Aloo of St Louis at Mrs Loble’s Swing Street home with orchid pink decor. Mrs Liable’s bungalow featured garden flowers and a color coordinated dining room. two hundred invitations issued. guests included Mrs A J Davidson, T M Hampton, O L Anderson and others. later several attendants for the bride were noted. Informal afternoon hosted by Mrs Thomas Topping honored Miss Miner of Dow Lerk with guests from San Francisco. garden colors and sewing activities described. refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs W J Bickett hosted a Thursday dinner at their Dearborn Avenue residence for Mrs M Z Healey of Kansas City. The table featured Columbia roses, with place cards for 14 guests.
Mrs. George Nagle and Miss Florence Walsh hosted a pre nuptial luncheon at the Montana Club in Incheon style events. Miss Margaret Walsh announced engagement to Raymond T. Nagle, with plans for a future ceremony discussed among guests.
Mire O A Teanstrum hosted a luncheon at her summer cabin in Heart of the Hills with twenty friends in attendance. Mrs Fred Sherif hosted at the Country Club, entertaining for Mrs Edmund B Gregory of New York, Mrs Ralph Mather of St Tank and Mrs Ferdinand Toomey of Helena. garden centerpieces and 14 covers. A Natal Day party honored Maxine Preston at a matinee and Parrot refreshments. she will attend private school in Spokane. Unionville hosted an informal gathering hosted by Mrs T N Southworth and Miss Bella Sharpe. guests enjoyed the country drive. Mrs Hatfield Conrad of Seattle was the guest of Mrs W A Tater for a small afternoon event with tea at 3 o clock. Wedding cards announce Marie Catherine Brown of Chicago and Harald Vernon Logan to wed Sept 19 at St Messy church in Chicago. Logan a Mount St Charles College alumnus and legal graduate, now Chicago representative for Midsvale Field Co. The Misses Wade were honored by Miss Margaret Brown with informal entertainment for the lawyers in Oak Park with refreshments.
Kiwanis members and wives gathered at the Montana club for a farewell dinner for Mr and Mrs R L Varney who depart for Florida for the winter with possible permanent residence there. The event also honored Kiwanettes for assisting at the recent state convention and featured speeches, a diamond ring gift, a DeCamp painting, and a Montana landscape keepsake. About 73 attendees enjoyed songs, dancing, and remarks celebrating Varneys' support and hoping the mountains call them back to Helena in spring.
Mrs Rue Dolph Horsky hosted about 18 friends at a Wednesday luncheon in her cabin. Guest of honor was Mrs Edmund B Gregory of New York, visiting her mother. Mrs Henry Sieben attended a Saturday afternoon gathering at Mrs Robert H Fletcher’s Dearborn avenue home. Sewing and refreshments followed for 12 attendees.
Mrs. Fannie Masger hosts at her Lincoln summer cabin for several days with Mary Be Atwater noting ownership. Mrs. Mayger arrives with her son and family from Shanghai to enjoy an outing on the Blackfoot.
Small parties of old friends gather around a large bonfire and share informal bridge and social chatter. Numerous Helena residents and visitors, including Mrs. FD Jones, Mrs. Charles A Clarke, Miss Leila Heitman, Mrs. Walter Leuthold, Mrs. E Sawyer, and many others, are listed as guests or hosts for social events during Fair week.
In Deer Lodge on a Tuesday, the Launcheon Bridge club hosted Mrs Arthur J. Rieke at a 12-cover table. Miss Mary Amelia Arnold celebrated her twelfth birthday with friends, games, and a yellow theme, while Grace Fifer and Mary Tewey entertained at bridge earlier in the week. Other gatherings included Miss Carmelita Briggeman’s party for her twelfth birthday, A. T. Hoss hosting farewell bridge, and a Woman's Missionary Society rally with music, talks, and a large luncheon. The week closed with a large bridge event at Mrs. Vanderwalker and Mrs. Relk’s home, decorated with garden flowers and ten tables in play, followed by late refreshments.
The report notes tin conker utensils cost less upfront but wear poorly, making them less economical than enamel, agate, or alumutun options. It cautions buyers about durability and long term value despite low initial price.
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