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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1931
Page
3
A lyrical scene by Milton Burgh describes a post rain landscape. Swallows coast the sky while cornfields gleam under loam rich earth. A white farmhouse holds a farmer’s boards and dreams as a baby plays near flowers and a mother hums a simple tune.
Art instructor Mrs. A. F. Rice received a thoughtful gift at a luncheon held Thursday at Gamer's tea room. Pink blossoms decorated the table as the group of art department members gathered. Attendees included Mrs. J. L. Dickinson and others in the club.
Mr and Mrs Russell Weatherwax left during the week for Seattle where they will make their home.
Dr and Mrs J McKinley spent Sunday at Georgetown Lake with a leisurely outing.
Guy D. Piatt departed last week for San Francisco to visit his mother Mrs. Mary Piatt and his brother and sister-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Sterling Piatt.
Mrs Ernest Anderson and her young daughter Eleanor visit at the home of Mrs Andersons parents Mr and Mrs A P Stephenson in Missoula.
Mrs. Harvey Griffin of Bozeman is a guest at the home of Mr. and Mrs. A P Stephenson. Mrs Griffin is a sister of Mrs Stephenson.
Mrs. C. R. Blake and her daughter Miss Betty with Robert depart for Flathead lake to summer at the country home of Rev. and Mrs. EF. J. Groeneveld, parents of Mrs. Blake.
Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe L. Thomas and daughter Jane spend the weekend at their country home in Hail Columbia gulch.
Miss Agnes Coburn has returned from a several days visit with friends in Kalispell.
Frances Junior Pickard, a member of the subdebutante set, has left for Lander, Wyoming, to join her mother Mrs. T. R. Pickard. She has been living with her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. Alley for the past year. Portrait by Zubick.
NE of the enjoyable affairs of the past week was the card party given by St Patrick s branch of the National Council of Catholic Women Monday evening at the school hall. Both bridge and whist were in play during the evening and prizes were awarded. The committee in charge included Mrs Margaret Reagan, Mrs James Redding, Mrs S Severtson, Mrs D Shea, Mrs J C St Clair, Mrs F Venus and Mrs M Walsh.
The enjoyable card event of the week was hosted by the women of St. Ann's parish Friday evening at the Knights of Columbus hall. Both bridge and whist were played with prizes awarded at the close of the contests.
Mr and Mrs John L Boardman Mr and Mrs George W Craven and William Brandes motored Sunday to Maiden Rock to spend the day.
Mr and Mrs Dean L Leick return to their Coeur d Alene home after visiting Mrs Hayes Cannon on West Granite Street. The brief item notes travel from Idaho to their residence in Idaho’s Coeur d Alene area after the visit with Mrs Cannon.
Mrs. George G. Griswold Jr. and her children Jane Phoebe and Gilette depart for Flathead Lake to spend the summer there.
Dr and Mrs H A Tash and children and Mr and Mrs J R Reed spent the double holiday at Walberg on Rock Creek.
James Gillie son of Mr and Mrs James M Gillie returns to Bozeman where he is a student at the State college after visiting reac Mr and Mrs James M e.
Mr and Mrs William B Angland have returned from Great Falls where they were guests of Mr Anglands parents Mr and Mrs P A Angland
Mrs Olivia Hopkins of Los Angeles arrived in the city on Wednesday to spend the summer with her son and daughter-in-law Mr Henry C Hopkins and Mrs Hopkins.
Miss Madeleine Rickard is honored at a miscellaneous shower hosted by Miss Florence Gavigan on North Wyoming Street. Gay spring blossoms decorated the rooms and a social evening concluded with refreshments. Guests included Mrs. N. Holland, Mrs. Robert Barret, Mrs. Frank McDermott, Mrs. T. Harrington, Miss Delia Rickard, Mrs. N. McCarthy, Mrs. Elizabeth McCarthy, Mrs. Dave Sullivan, Mrs. James Sharrell, Mrs. Esther Dempsey, Mrs. Robert Betzler, Mrs. John Douris, Miss Margaret Mulholland, Miss Mabel Sullivan, Miss Katherine Geary, Miss Margaret Leary, Miss Mollie McDermott, Miss Agnes Holland, Miss Loretta Gavigan, Miss Katherine Gavigan, and Mrs. Mary Gavigan.
Doris Anita Pears daughter of Mr and Mrs J F Pears and J T Marsh son of Mrs J T Marsh of Arken Ohio were married Sunday morning at the bride’s home in Deer Lodge The Rev F B Phelps officiated at 10 oclock The ceremony featured pastel floral decor and a pink and blue wedding breakfast Afterward the couple left for Spokane for their honeymoon and will reside at the Margaret apartments in Anaconda Marsh works for the state forestry department.
At Powell Home Mrs C S Powell entertained her Tuesday club at supper. After cards were enjoyed for several hours Mrs A K Good won high score and Mrs Raymond Carlson received the guest prize. Those present were Mrs W E Keeley Mrs R W Ross Mrs C S Small Mrs C B Larabie Mrs A K Good and the hostess.
A Friday post prom party hosted by Mrs F O Waldron and Mrs H F Foster at 805 Fourth street featured a social hour and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs A D Peck Miss Naomi Davis Miss Julia Phelps Miss Jean Beck Miss May belle Hansen Miss Doris Bauer Miss Helen Meyers Miss Arlene Waldron Miss Harriet Stewart Miss Pearl Small L Hansen H Hansen Edgar Haneman Gerald Ringstead Melvin Beck Albert Beck Marvin Beck Maurice Higgins Wayne Madren Louis Johnson Edgar Foster Bender Waldron and George Christie of Butte.
Mrs. A. J. Buchan of Tacoma will visit Mrs. Ed Boyer at 503 Missouri Avenue for several days. She recently attended Miss Marie Nelson’s wedding reception in Butter and will stay with Mrs. Raymond Carlson during the visit. Buchan moved from Deer Lodge to Tacoma about four years ago.
Miss Dorothy Perrin hosted a Wednesday evening gathering at the T. J. Boone residence in honor of Miss Gertrude Drake of Longview Washington. A pink and white color scheme with sweet peas set the theme as Mrs. Boone assisted. Guests included Miss Beth Burks Frances Hale Miss Florence Denton Miss Alice Hopkins Miss Ruth Phelps Miss Bertha Quinlan Miss Caroline Radde of White Rock South Dakota Miss Lucille Morrow Miss Nellie Flinn Mrs. Harley Lorence Mrs. Harvey Eliason and the guest of honor.
Miss Mary Flien Bielenberg and Nick Bielenberg hosted a farewell party Tuesday evening for friends and classmates preparing to depart for homes and vacation centers. Games and dancing provided diversion before light refreshments. Among those invited was Miss Mar.
The fragment lists individuals including Margaret Collins Mary Alice Brennan Eloise Hogan Jean Peck Carol Haaland Betty Ann Anderson Arlene Waldron Bill Denty Francis Dumont Donald Valston George Dickel DeWitt Peck Jerry Ringstead Leo Valiton and Leonard Eliason, implying a formal attendee or honoree roster.
Miss Elsie Charlotte Pauly daughter of Mrs Peter Pauly instructor at the State University at Missoula is among six to apply for master of arts degrees to be granted at the end of the quarter Her application lists English Elsie Charlotte Pauly Deer Lodge B A Trinity college 1928 Theis The Woman in Thien s Social Dramas
Miss Margaret Johnson entertained 12 friends informally at her Missouri Avenue home after the prom. Guests included Miss Mary Ellen Bielenberg Miss Margaret Collins Miss Eloise Hogan Miss Alma Grace Miss Dolores Harris DeWitt Pecker Leo Vallston Nick Bielenberg Bill Harris Clarence Conlin Francis Dumont and the hostess.
The Presbyterian Missionary Society met Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs. C. H. Daniels at 814 Milwaukee Avenue. The regular dual program was discussed and plans were outlined for upcoming activities.
A social meeting concluded with a serving of tempting refreshments to Mrs. B T Malone Mrs F Phelps Missola Steele Mrs Addie Townsend Mrs A A Moe Mrs J H Meyers Mrs George O Burks Mrs O B Skillingstad Mrs D C Peck Miss Della Hagerty and the hostess Mrs Daniells.
The King's Daughters held a regular meeting Monday afternoon at Mrs. C. FE. Larabie's home at 830 Missouri avenue. Mrs. Frank Tavenner, president, presided. Mrs. K. W. MacPherson presented a paper on The Last of the Pauline Epistles. The group adjourned for two months. Tempting refreshments were served by the hostess.
The W. E. A. met Tuesday evening at the I O O F hall. Following lodge business a social time was held for Mrs. Pearl Cookson past president who is soon leaving for Marmouth D. Sixteen members shared a long honeysuckle decorated table. A gift was presented to Mrs. Cookson after lunch.
Miss Emily Wellcome Miss Mar cella Schneider John Van Cleve and James Higgins Jr of Butte are listed in a local legal notice fragment. The item references a dated court action involving these named individuals with no further details readable.
Miss Lucille Jarret and John Mc Gillis spent the double holiday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. James Higgins at Emery eight miles east of this city.
The girls' circle of the Christian church elected officers at Monday's regular monthly meeting held at Mrs. Ed Evans's home ranch. New officers are Florence Denton president Helen Meyers vice president Thelma Flermoen secretary Beatrice Olson treasurer and circle mothers Mrs. A E Cole and Mrs. Ed Evans. A picnic lunch was served before the business portion.
An after the prom gathering was hosted at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Ellithrope this week. Attendees included Miss Lucille Poe Miss Thais Poe Miss Elizabeth Hoskins Miss Dave Boulter Ted Olson and Melburn Hansen.
Miss Vivian Spayde and Miss Shirley Mae Powell hosted guests after the junior prom at the Spayde home 609 Main Street. Refreshments were served to Miss Margaret Bielenberg Miss Augusta Bielenberg Miss Mary Louise Trask Miss Helen Quigley of Helena and others after the event.
Hoskins, Richard Lovely, Kenneth Denton, Bill Lintz, Bob Powell and the hostesses, Miss Spayde and Miss Powell.
The M. E. Aid society met on Stark street lawn for a picnic lunch after a business meeting. Members brought dishes and food. the af fair was well attended and an enjoyable occasion.
The Milwaukee Women's club held a social gathering at its club house Tuesday evening. Special reports were read and outlines for the summer's work prepared. Concluding the business session, those present enjoyed cards and refreshments.
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