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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1936
Page
16
Butte hosts an active week as informal gatherings celebrate guests and brideselection. Travelers head east and west for trips while locals plan summer runs home. The column notes a bright green countryside, renewed social life, and growing interest in golf tennis and swimming.
The ladies of St. Joseph's parish held their weekly card party Tuesday evening in the school hall. A large attendance of members and friends enjoyed bridge and whist. Arrangements were led by Mrs John F. McCarthy, Mrs Olive Miles, Mrs A J McGowan, Mrs Andrew O'Brien, Mrs P J O'Connor, Mrs George Marcum and Mrs Harvey Merritt.
Bazaar club members gathered Tuesday at Mrs William Hosking’s South Montana street home. Needlework for an upcoming fall bazaar provided entertainment and a luncheon was served. Early summer flowers adorned the table set for Mrs William
Miss Mary Frances Kelly daughter of Mrs Charles J Kelly and the late Charles J Kelly and Maurice J Driscoll of Kalispell announce their betrothal. Miss Kelly, prominent in Butte society, studied at Georgetown Visitation in Washington and serves with local social groups. Driscoll a University of Montana graduate, member of Phi Delta Theta, works with First National Bank of Kalispell. Wedding planned for late summer at Swan Lake.
The Dorcas society met at Emanuel Lutheran church parlors with Mrs. Carl Wickstrom hosting and refreshments served. President Mrs. L E Jones announced a wedding dress pageant for June 20 and a rummage sale committee led by Mrs. Wickstrom. The Willing Workers will be entertained June 17 at 2 PM.
A bridal shower for Mrs Edward Killey was hosted by Mrs R E McDonough at 8414 Waukesha street. Yellow and green decorations graced the rooms and a luncheon followed a midnight games session. A gift coupe was presented by Mrs Margaret McDonough to the bride. Numerous guests attended.
Mrs. Russ Millward hosted a dinner at her home to honor Miss Jenniemae Ham of the Butte high school graduating class. The purple and white color scheme set the table, with guests including Miss Ham and several local residents and alumni.
Miss Alberta Eva, student delegate from Columbus hospital attending the state Nurses' convention, will spend a few days visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Eva, at 12 East Fremont Street, before returning to Great Falls.
Miss June Hereth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Percival of 14 West Quartz street will marry Marvin G. Leff of Billings on June 22 in Spokane. She is a Butte native a Butte High School graduate and longtime Montana Hardware employee. Leff son of Mrs. Hazel Carley Spokane is a Washington State College alumnus and member of Sigma Tau and Sigma Gamma Epsilon, now tied to Pierce Parking of Billings.
The annual promenade of the Butte Business College Dancing club will be held Saturday evening June 20 at the Columbia Gardens pavilion. Summer flowers and palms will transform the ballroom into an unforgettable setting for music and dancing.
A social week event features a card party hosted by St John the Evangelist parish in the school hall with bridge and whist, prizes awarded to finishers, and a committee led by Mrs. Thomas Carson among many listed organizers.
One of the season’s largest card parties was hosted by the ladies of St. Ann’s parish on Friday evening in the school hall. A large turnout of members and friends attended and prizes were awarded after the contests.
Silver Bow chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution will meet Friday at 2 PM at Mrs. W. B. Keeley’s home 816 Missouri Avenue Deer Lodge. Members will answer roll call with flag quotations and transportation calls go to Mrs. Milo C. Roberts phone 2 4157.
Mrs. William Cregg and children William and Jean travel to Gardena California for a summer stay. Mr. Cregg will join in August and the family will return home by car.
Anaconda society notes the wedding of M. John McKay to Ceil Doolan, now Mrs. McKay, in a Monday morning ceremony. The event highlights a charming June bride and the former Miss Doolan.
Many matrons gathered for the third in a summer series Ladies Day at Anaconda Country Club. The event featured orchid and pink decor, a large luncheon, and contract honors awarded to Mrs. William C. Capron and Mrs. A. H. Heilbronner of Butte.
Morning Book club members gathered at the Country club for a prettily appointed luncheon at 1 p.m. followed by bridge. The event marked the close of the group’s reading meetings until fall with numerous attendees including Mrs. George A. Dean and Miss Anna Davidson among others.
Miss Ellen McEachran hosted a May 29 breakfast at 701 Cedar Street after graduation exercises for St. Peter's Central High School. Honeysuckle decor and a dainty table marked places for a long list of graduates and guests.
Anaconda chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution held a luncheon at the Echo Lake lodge, presided by Miss Margaret Nuckols. The annual occasion closed the chapter’s activities until autumn with spring flower arrangements and color coordinated tapers.
Mrs. Charles H. Luxton and her daughter Melva Luxton will leave Wednesday for a six week motor tour to California. They will visit the San Diego exposition and return by way of Seattle, Washington, accompanied by Mrs. C. B. Sande and Miss Mary Sande of Laurel.
Miss Ceil Doolan became the bride of John McKay in a Monday morning ceremony at St. Pauls rectory officiated by Rev. A D Leitham. Attendants Miss Shagina and Harold Engbretson. reception at Turf cafe. The couple, now Mr. and Mrs. McKay, planned a Glacier Park honeymoon and will live at Winthrop apartments.
A Monday luncheon at the Montana hotel honored Minerva Boyd national president of the Daughters of Isabella. Mrs. Mabel Everett hosted as toastmistress and Boyd spoke on national order activities. Attendees included Miss Anita Bolkovata and Miss Mary Burke with out of town members.
Miss Betty Long entertained the W H O club in a farewell honoring Miss Eleanor Rodgers who departs with her mother for eastern cities and will enter Wellesley College in autumn. The Long home at 514 West Park avenue hosted the event, the sixth year of gatherings, as Rodgers becomes the second member to leave the group after Harriet Oliver. An informal evening ended with a midnight repast.
Prof and Mrs Bancroft Gore of Rapid City South Dakota are guests of Mrs Gore's sister Mrs Charles H Luxton. Accompanied by Mrs Luxton they will travel to Missoula for the University of Montana commencement tomorrow where their daughter Miss Rosalba Gore will receive her degree.
Mr and Mrs Joseph L Kelly departed Wednesday evening for Washington DC. They travel for unspecified business and are listed as the only named travelers in the readable text.
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