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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1944
Page
8
An honor guest attended a luncheon Thursday afternoon hosted by members of the chorus at the Hotel Finlen. The event included numerous seated guests listed by name, highlighting community participation.
The Rocky Mountain Garden club hosted a book review in the Montana Power auditorium drawing record attendance. Mrs Charles Davis reviewed and dramatized the Werfel work while introducing by Mrs William Burke. John Mattson, a Butte High student, played accordion as W P Donnelly spoke on a servicemen plaque for school grounds.
Miss Ella Ralph returns to Bozeman after a six week visit with her sister Mrs Robert Kelly of Napton apartments.
The Alpine Garden club held a Thursday luncheon at Gamers where officer elections were held. Re-elected are Mrs. Sybil Brown as chairman and Mrs. Russ Matlock as vice chairman, with Mrs. Thomas Loggins as secretary-treasurer. Committees were reappointed including Civic improvement and conservation birds.
Miss Betty Villeneuve daughter of Mr and Mrs Clifford Villeneuve of Anaconda and Sgt Loyal M Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Harold C Johnson 535 West Mercury street were married May 10 by Justice of the Peace J J Winston at the courthouse. The bride a Anaconda high school graduate. Johnson a Butte high school and Butte Business college alumnus. He formerly managed Peoples Finance in Anaconda. They plan to reside at Camp Roberts California.
A buffet supper and informal dinner dance follow mixed foursomes at the Butte Country Club this afternoon. Supper is at 6 30 and dancing begins at 9.
Lieutenant j g L Stewart Stadler USNR arrived in Butte Monday from Cambridge Mass where he completed a Harvard University course. He is accompanied by Mrs Stadler and their daughter Susan who spent two months in Cambridge. After a 10 day leave he will depart for Seattle.
Mr and Mrs A J Trudgian longtime Butte residents of the South Side will leave Saturday for Salem Oregon where they plan to make their home for the present Their residence in Butte spans more than 25 years and the couple are pioneer city residents.
Mrs. David Fitzgerald and her young son William from Livingston spent the weekend in Butte as guests of her parents Mr. and Mrs. William Stussy at 916 West Platinum Street.
Mrs Pearl Littlejohns piano pupils performed a Sunday recital at Trinity Church Centerville with singer Marilynne Kitto assisting. The program featured a long list of students including Marian Joan Best Katherine Ann Shea Mary Teresa Shea Buddy Barker Cynthia Heinz Nita Marie Cronnelly Arthur Carlyon Shirley Ann Lee Joan Porter and many others.
Mining City visitors Barbara Smith daughter of Dr and Mrs I N Smith of Laurel and Alfreda Paddock daughter of Mr and Mrs D V Paddock of Dillon are visiting at the home of their grandmother Mrs John H Smith 933 West Broadway.
Joint hostesses Mrs. F. F. Loomey and Mrs. Walter Matson greeted members of the Woman's Missionary Society of the United Lutheran church Thursday afternoon at the home of Mrs. Loomey, 1101 Delaware Avenue.
Circle No 1 of Mountain View Methodist Church meets this afternoon at 1 30 for lunch at 2812 State Street hosted by Mrs J Lee Lorimer. Mrs Glenn Maris assists as hostess.
Miss Betty Lee Foley arrives in Butte for the summer to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Whalen at 500 West Broadway. She is a student at Portland University in Portland Oregon.
Mrs Mary O Rourke and her daughter Miss Marie O Rourke arrived in Butte from Hanford California to spend the summer in Butte. They will occupy an apartment at the O Rourke residence.
Mr and Mrs Earl Richards return to their home in Great Falls after a visit with Mr and Mrs Leo McMahon of 608 Illinois and Mr and Mrs Andrew Krall of the Nap ton apartments.
Mrs William Bruyn formerly of Butte and now at Mowitza lodge Salmon Lake leaves today for her home following a visit with Butte friends.
An evening meeting of the Ladies Aid society at Gold Hill Lutheran church was hosted by Mrs. George B. Schotte. The program featured scripture reading by E. M. Bremer, group singing, and performances by Miss Patty Lou Mitchell, Miss Audrey Bart, Miss Anna Godtland, Mrs. Ralph Godtland, and others. Refreshments followed social time.
Four scout troops have registered for the Montana Boy Scout Camporal in Helena June 9 to 11. West says more than 100 boys are expected from Butte Deer Lodge and Anaconda to attend the three day outing. Eagle Scout John Mattson of Troop 28 Butte is named governor for the day guiding state offices during the event.
Mr and Mrs Pete Olson relocate from 822 West Mercury Street to 516 South Washington Street marking their new residence in town.
Leave taking notes Mr and Mrs Thomas R David and their son were guests of Butte friends and departed Tuesday to return to their home in Great Falls.
Mr and Mrs Thomas R. Driscoll, guests of Butte friends, left Sunday for their Portland Oregon home.
Friday shifts to troop arrivals and campfire events with registration. Saturday features a march to the state capitol led by Gov Sam C Ford, then a daylong occupation of offices, parades and court of honor. Sunday offers religious services and scenic visits as Scouters from the council lead program. Notables include C C Chrisinger Anaconda awards chairman H West Butte president G Pratt Vigilante council and J Manion. Florence city state riches noted as historical context.
Reports state that Japan has captured three thousand museums and libraries across China. The move signals a sweeping wartime asset seizure with far reaching cultural losses and disruption to Chinese heritage institutions.
Many seek fast relief from nagging backache by addressing tired kidneys. Doan's Pills, used for over 40 years, claim to flush poisonous waste from the blood and reduce pains, reminding readers to consult a druggist for this remedy.
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