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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1936

Page

17

Livingston Graduates From Local Schools

About 240 young people received diplomas in Livingston grade and high schools. Eighth graders at Lincoln school earned diplomas May 28. St Mary’s parochial school awarded May 29. Park County High School seniors received diplomas June 4 with Dr. R L Housman delivering the main address. Catherine Berg was valedictorian and Floyd Cofer salutatorian.

Livingston Lincoln School St. Mary's Parochial School Thomas Sheehy Chico Hot Springs Sheehy Park County High School R. L. Housman The State University Missoula Catherine Berg Floyd Cofer Masonic Temple

Piano Recital Showcases Linn Johnston Pupils

Piano pupils of Elsie Linn and Mercie Linn Johnston performed a recital on Wednesday evening. The program featured a range of difficult pieces and showcased the students' versatility. Performers included Delores Birch Betty Patterson Marcia Uhl Glenn Mae Chadborn Mary Vivian Uhl Donna Fellows Donna Jean Plageman Ruth Marian Cohen Donald Latsch Harold Nelson Allen Lewis Robert Goodson Carol McDonald Katherine Berry Wellman Ruebottom Margery Johnson Betty Bonnell Geraldine Barry Marcella Boe Carolee Mae Johnston and Bruce Ryan.

Elsie Linn Mercie Linn Johnston Delores Birch Betty Patterson Marcia Uhl Glenn Mae Chadborn Mary Vivian Uhl Donna Fellows Donna Jean Plageman Ruth Marian Cohen Donald Latsch Harold Nelson Allen Lewis Robert Goodson Carol McDonald Katherine Berry Wellman Ruebottom Margery Johnson Betty Bonnell Geraldine Barry Marcella Boe Carolee Mae Johnston Bruce Ryan

Montana Rotary director visits on Yellowstone trip

Mr. and Mrs. Victor F. Grigsby hosted Thursday Emmett Richards and daughter Mary Richards of Alpena Michigan on a motor trip through Yellowstone National Park. Richards, a director of Rotary International, attended the Montana club conference. After the trip they continued touring the park.

Victor F. Grigsby Barbara Grigsby Emmett Richards Mary Richards Alpena Mich Yellowstone National Park Richards Rotary International Montana Club

New Park Show Aims to Dazzle in 1936

A Park theater opening Sunday launches The Music Goes Round a 90 minute Hollywood musical extravaganza. Star lineup includes Harry Richman Rochelle Hudson Walter Connolly Ed Farley Mike Riley Michael Bartlett Douglass Dumbrille Lionel Stander and many others in a big name parade for America.

America Columbia Hollywood Park Theater Harry Richman Rochelle Hudson Walter Connolly Ed Farley Mike Riley Michael

Collegiate musical at Broadway one night only

Paramount presents a high note Broadway special tonight starring Joe Penner with Jack Oakie Ned Sparks Frances Langford Betty Grable Lynne Overman and Gordon and Revel. The college date romance musical features 100 beauties in lively songs and dancing with Penner and Oakie in comic give and take.

Paramount Joe Penner Radio and Screen Fame Jack Oakie Ned Sparks Frances Langford Betty Grable Lynne Overman Gordon Revel Oakie Penner College Date Campus Knights

Conclave Trip Details Mention Kalispell to Livingston Route

A conclave party led by a man and his daughter traveled with Mr. and Mrs. Roy Spencer from Kalispell to Livingston. En route home they visited friends in Butte, Montana.

Kalispell Roy Spencer Livingston Butte

Hefferlins Return From Pacific Coast Trip

Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Hefferlin and son Holly Hefferlin Jr. came home Wednesday from the Pacific coast. Mrs. Hefferlin and Holly spent months in Southern California visiting relatives in El Centro and San Diego and were met by Mr. Hefferlin for the return motor trip via Seattle, Washington.

C. H. Hefferlin Holly Hefferlin Jr Pacific Coast

Beaverhead county home demonstration club planning session

Leaders of Beaverhead county home demonstration clubs met in Dillon to plan next year's activities. President Edna Bimat presided. A noon luncheon at Gleed's followed a morning session with talks by County Agent Bernard Williams Frances Smith new state leader and Lillian Stone county agent. Participants listed from Dillon Dell Lima Armstead Wise River and more.

Dillon Beaverhead County Edna Bimat Dell Gleed's Bernard Williams Frances Smith State Lillian Stone B. J. McMenamey Marcus Rand Armstead Dan Pendergast L. O. Peck Wise River Ralph Liggett C. M. Ogren K. D. Flock Roy Stocker Elizabeth Rife Nell McKnight Earl Cantrell Elza Smith Harry Tash Anna Pierce Lima

Annual Revue by Claudia Faust School of Dancing

Thirty five pupils will present their annual revue Monday night in the training school auditorium. Featured performers include Phyllis Davis Mary Jane Paul Judy Ann Chapman Betty Christiansen Evelyn Davis and others in a program showcasing dance, ballet and tap numbers.

Claudia Faust Merle Schmittroth Jo Ann Jeanne Peterson Harriet Rief Elsie Lloyd Irene Megquier Ethel Anderson Woodcraft Viola King Odd Fellows’ Hall Sylvia Sanberg Roy Kirk Phyllis Ann Monroe Patty Prather Betty Ping Charles Kirk Doris Monroe Helen King Eunice Spensler Lois Coulston June Eldridge Muriel White Mary Bridges Pearl

Bozeman Couple Wed In Family Home Ceremony

Miss Helen Hays and Howard H. Dean of Bozeman wed at 8 p m in the Hays home with 65 relatives and friends present. The ceremony featured peony and iris decor and piano solos, followed by a reception for about 100 guests. The couple plans a California honeymoon and will reside in Glendive after August where Dean will teach.

Bozeman Helen Hays Howard H. Dean L. E. Hays Lindley Place H. A. Browning Christian Church Caroline Busch W. E. Dean Carol Dean West Roch Wanda Henegen Jane Chaffin Lois Collins Dorothy Reed Margaret Boetcher Mary Brooks Ruth Hays Helen Dean Ana Dean California Salt Lake City Utah Seattle Wash

Local Matinee Presented Saturday Afternoon

Louis Schmittrocher Mathew Koski Frances Giudici Eileen Richardson and Evelyn Mikkelson are listed among participants in a matinee held Saturday afternoon.

Louis Schmittrocher Mathew Koski Frances Giudici Eileen Richardson Evelyn Mikkelson

Junior Prom At Montana State Normal College

The annual Junior prom was held Friday night in the college gymnasium with festive decorations. An informal dance will follow Tuesday night after the college sing and candle light procession in the recreation hall.

Montana State Normal College College Recreation Hall

Local clubs hold meetings around town this week

The Child Study club met Tuesday night at Mrs. Harold Murray's home. Beaverhead chapter Daughters of the American Revolution gathered Tuesday afternoon at Mrs. R. E. Albright's home. The St James guild was entertained Thursday afternoon by Mrs. Carl Hansen and Mrs. Elizabeth Clemon. The Methodist Ladies Aid met Thursday afternoon in the church parlors. The Riverside Home Demonstration club met Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. Jardine Rife's home. The Manse society of the Presbyterian church met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Maidie Van Etten's home with Mrs. Jardine Rife as hostess.

Child Study Club Harold Murray Beaverhead Daughters of the American Revolution R. E. Albright St. James Guild Carl Hansen Elizabeth Clemon Methodist Ladies’Aid Society Riverside Home Demonstration Club Jardine Rife Manse Society The Presbyterian Church Maidie van Etten

Dramatic Calendar of Week’s Movie Attractions

Sunday and Monday features include Music Goes Round starring Harry Richman Valeria Hudson and large cast. March of Time Mickey Mouse cartoon Mickeys Fire Brigade News. Tuesday and Wednesday two features Man of Iron with Barton MacLane and The Lone Wolf Returns with Melvin Douglas Gale Patrick. Broadway Brevities Tickets Please. Federal Housing flashes News. Saturday only Branded a Coward starring Johnny Mack Brown. Added News cartoon Lets Ring Door Bells A Quiet Fourth novelty reel The Voice of Experience and fifth chapter of The Miracle Rider with Tom Mix.

Harry Richman Valeria Hudson Mickey's Fire Brigade Barton MacLane Melvin Douglas Gale Patrick Johnny Mack Brown Voice of Experience Tom Mix

Rialto Theater Week Gleams With Grace Moore and More

Rialto Theatre showcases Grace Moore in The King Steps Out with Franchot Tone and Walter Connolly alongside Damon Runyon’s The Three Wise Guys starring Robert Young and Betty Furness Sunday through Tuesday. Wednesday features Richard Dix in Special Investigator Irene Bordoni sings Paris in New York Sleepless Hollow and Winter Magic. Thursday to Saturday pairs Ed G Robinson and Joan Blondell in Bullets or Ballets with Bobby Breen in Let’s Sing Again.

Grace Moore Franchot Tone Walter Connolly Damon Runyon Three Wise Guys Robert Young Betty Furness Richard Dix Irene Bordoni Paris New York Ed. G. Robinson Joan Blondell Bobby Breen

Broadway Theater Summer Week Lineup At A Glance

The schedule features Joe Penner in Collegiate with Ned Sparks Frances Langford Betty Grable plus Gordon and Revel and Silly Symphony on Sunday June 7. June 8 shows Diana Wynward in One More River with Colin Clive Frank Lawton Lionel Atwill Reginald Denny.

Joe Penner Ned Sparks Frances Langford Betty Grable Gordon Revel Diana Wynward Colin Clive Frank Lawton Lionel Atwill Reginald Denny Nancy Carroll George Murphy Raymond Walburn Arthur Hohl Gloria Stuart Ross Alexander Frank McHugh Ruth Donnelly Wallace Ford Dickie Moore Barbara Kent Robert Donat Madeline Carroll

Pilon Jr Lindsey Wedding in Ennis Home Ceremony

Alice Marie Lindsey married Arthur F. Pilon Jr. at 8:30 p.m. Monday in the Lindsey home. The Rev. H. A. Browning officiated before 35 relatives and friends with lilac and silver bell decorations.

Walter Lindsey Alice Marie Arthur F. Pilon Jr Hamilton H. A. Browning Christian Church F. H. Wierbein Ennis Gloria Holden Helen Lindsey Wilma Jeannine Walter Gillespie Jr

Moore and Little Tie the Knot in Presbyterian Ceremony

Miss Ellen J. Little a teacher for seven years married Dr J H Moore of St Paul Minnesota in a Thursday noon ceremony at the Presbyterian church with Rev P Hewison Pollock officiating Miss Edna Carlstrom and Miss Mary Webster teachers in the same school served as witnesses A luncheon followed at Mrs C Scott home The couple plan to reside in St Paul Minnesota after a Northwest honeymoon.

Ellen J. Little J. H. Moore St. Paul Minn Presbyterian Church P. Hewison Pollock Edna Carlstrom Mary Webster C. Scott Northwest

Housekeepers Club Holds Season Finale Picnic at Beall Park

The Housekeepers Club gathered sixty members and their husbands for a season ending picnic at Beall Park. Mrs. L. G. Hines and Mrs. Rose Stevens led the program followed by a 6:30 p.m. pot luck supper hosted by Mrs. C. J. Sears and others. Afterward, dancing featured piano by Mrs. E. P. Ballantine and harmonica by G. D. Knodle with a varied program of solos and a husband greeting toast composed by Mrs. J. E. Moore.

Housekeepers’ Club Beall Park L. G. Hines Rose Stevens C. J. Sears John Aakjer L. B. Hays W. I. Trackwell

Church Women Run Bible Vacation School in Townsend

Sister Rose Agnes of Billings and Sister Mary Charles of Butte conduct a Bible vacation school in Townsend. A number of women have enrolled.

Church Women IN New Bible School

Anaconda Society Announces Mary Karas Marriage

Mary Margaret Karas wed Glen A. Shute in San Francisco on May 16. Mrs Karas worked at the Marine Hospital in California while Mr Karas serves as assistant manager at United Motor Company. The couple now reside in California with both families cited.

Andrew Karas Ash Street Mary Margaret Karas Glen A. Shute Mrs. Shute San Francisco Calif The Marine Hospital California Mr. Karan United Motor Company

Drummondites Off to Alaska

Mrs W J Cuthbert and daughter Cora Mae Cuthbert left Seattle aboard the U S Yukon for Valdez Alaska to visit her sister Mrs Hugo Johnson and will visit friends in Wrangel Tensina and Cordova this summer

Wallace Lindwall and Violin Solo Delight Audiences

Wallace and Arthur Lindwall performed with a violin solo by Eugene Fitzpatrick. After each performance, players and guests enjoyed dainty refreshments and an informal social hour.

Frances Scarry Bride-To-Be Shower Honors Ana Conda Star

Frances Scarry popular Ana conda girl, awaiting marriage to Joseph Sestrich, was feted at a bridal shower in the parish house. Friends and hostesses decorated with lilacs and honeysuckle, with cards and refreshments following the games.

Frances Scarry Joseph Sestrich Mae Carey A. Cosens Joseph Dee D. Berry Rosemary Sestrich Mayme Walsh Zeta Johnson Catherine Lindwall Frank Bresnahan Patrick Scarry

California Woman Visits Anaconda

Mrs. P. M. Halloran from Long Beach California visits Anaconda with her son Philip and daughter Patricia. They will go to Missoula tomorrow for the University of Montana commencement where Miss Helen Halloran will receive a degree. The Hallorans plan to stay in Anaconda a month.

Anaconda P. M. Halloran Long Beach Calif Philip Halloran Patricia Halloran Missoula University of

Hollywood Pair Wed at Anaconda

Hollywood couple Miss Bernice Peterson and Al fred M. McDonald of Hollywood California quietly married in Anaconda on Thursday afternoon. The bride, daughter of Mrs. George W. Peterson of Los Angeles, has starred in films for seven years. After the ceremony the party dined with Mr and Mrs Frank H Birdsell before departing for Hollywood.

Bernice Peterson Alfred M. McDonald Hollywood Cal George W. Peterson Los Angeles Miss Peterson Anaconda McDonald

Many Anacondans at Commencement from Mines School

Anaconda residents attended the Montana State School of Mines commencement Friday evening. Graduates from Anaconda included John R. Moore R. R. Wells G. B. Johnson and Melvin E. Williams.

Maurice R. Trask James R. Wells Samuel B. Johnson Frank W. Williams Louis V. Bender Samuel T. Blair F. W. Bellinger M. P. Mahoney Ira J. Walker W. B. Rodgers W. H. Dorchester Montana State School of Mines John R. Moore R. R. Wells G. 8. Johnson Melvin E. Williams Anaconda

Ends Anaconda Visit

Mrs. P. R. Wiles returns to White Sulphur Springs after a visit with her daughter and son-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Spencer Crosby.

P. R. Wiles White Sulphur Springs Spencer Crosby

College Students Return Home For Summer

Miss Angela Sanderson, Miss Geraldine Dondelinger, Miss Louise Andrews and Miss Frances McLaughlin have returned for the summer from St. Paul Minnesota where they are students at St. Catherine's college.

Angela Sanderson Geraldine Dondelinger Louise Andrews Frances McLaughlin St. Paul, Minn St. Catherine's College

Piano Pupils in Night Musicales Recital Highlights

Mrs. Gerald Nagle showcased her pianoforte pupils in two recital evenings at her home studio. Two well arranged programs featured piano numbers and vocal selections by Jimmy Emmons and Miss Elsie, with parents and friends in attendance.

Gerald Nagle

Korn Family Visitation at Ashlock Home

Mr and Mrs Norman Korn and their Stevensville family are guests of the Charles B Ashlock family for a social visit.

Norman Korn Stevensville Charles B. Ashlock

Mrs T B Mentrum Returns Home to Helena

Mrs T B Mentrum has returned to her Helena home after visiting here with her parents, Mr and Mrs Charles B Ashlock.

Mrs. T Mentrum Helena Charles B. Ashlock

Guests of Friends Highlight Butte Visit

Miss Anna Sutherland and her nieces Miss Rita Ware and Miss Janet Ware were guests of friends in Butte on Monday, the visit noted in local social news.

Anna Sutherland Rita Janet Ware Butte

Mrs Mahoney and Mrs Rodgers Visit In Butte

Mrs. M. P. Mahoney and Mrs. W. B. Rodgers paid a visit in Butte on Monday, stopping at local shops and meeting residents during the day.

M. P. Mahoney W. B. Rodgers Butte

Shower Honors Miss Shirley Brown Before Summer Wedding

In Deer Lodge Montana on June 6 a miscellaneous shower honored Miss Shirley Brown ahead of her mid-summer marriage. Hosts Miss Clarice Fabrick and Miss Dorothy Boone organized the event at Mrs J T Boone's home with red snapdragons and spirala. Guests included a long list of local women and several out of town attendees.

Vivian Spayde Dr. Burgan Mary Asmus A. Bl. Mowatt George Grover Harley Lorence Martha Flynn Ethie Quinlan Elsa McDonough Louise Rule Hilda Sikla Mary Louise Trask Frank Gallagher Vivian Stephenson Hollis Loveland Ruth Lintz Robert Reed Lulu Higgins John McGillis H. Murphy Lucille Garrity Anaconda C. E. Brown W. H. Graeter J. T. Boone

St Marys Guild Hosts Luncheon Bridge at Mrs Bultmans

St Marys guild entertained members and friends at a dessert luncheon at 1 30 in the residence of Mrs W G Bultman. Six tables were in play and bridge games followed with top scores credited to Mrs Jane Jordan in contract and Mrs Robert Howe in auction, while Mrs Clarence Lowe held low score.

St. Mary's Guild W. G. Bultman Jane Jordan Clarence Lowe Robert Howe

Vivian Spayde Feted With Multiple Showers Ahead of Wedding

A series of pre wedding showers honor Vivian Spayde. Miss Vivian Stephenson hosted a miscellaneous shower with bridge won by Mary Ellen Bielenberg. R F Reed hosted a handkerchief shower with Lulu Higgins high and A L Mowatt low. Martha Flynn and A L Mowatt then hosted a hosiery shower with guests including Shirley Brown and Vivian Stephenson.

Vivian Spayde Vivian Stephenson Mary Ellen Bielenberg Hollis Loveland John McGillis Mary Louise Trask Lamont Koontz R. E. Reed Shirley Brown Frank Gallagher Hollig Loveland Elpha McDonough Ethie Quinlan George Grover C. K. Warren

Indoor Picnic Supper Hosted by Women’s Club

The Business and Professional Women’s club held an indoor picnic supper Monday evening in the club rooms. Members and friends enjoyed games and music as Miss Frances Botsford, Miss Beth Burks and Miss Florence Green presided.

Professional Women's Club Frances Botsford Beth Burks Florence Green

Henry Knop Celebrates Eighty Fifth Birthday Party

A May 27 gathering honored Henry Knop on his eighty fifth birthday. Guests included Mr and Mrs Henry Knop Mr and Mrs William Knop and other friends and relatives. The longtime surprise party tradition drew many neighbors and local residents.

Henry Knop William Knop William Knop Jr W. R. Pugh S. C. Vanderwalker John Coey William G. Bultman Charles Heckroth Helen Robinson Jane Jordan Mary Jensen Leo Kemp

Townsend Rebekahs Welcome State VP Emma Schaller

Townsend observes a festive visit by Emma Schaller Kalispell state vice president of the Rebekah lodge. The visit included meetings with local families and greetings from Blue River Wisconsin residents on the way home via Yellowstone. Members also note attendance by Judge Albert Galen’s funeral in Helena.

Townsend

Virginia City appoints L A Dudley as mayor

The Virginia City council appointed L A Dudley to fill the mayoral vacancy caused by the death of Matt Carey. Dudley takes office immediately as the new mayor following the council decision this week.

Virginia City L. A. Dudley Matt Carey

Broadwater County Attorney’s Office Adds Catherine Balkovatz

Miss Catherine Balkovatz joined the Broadwater County Attorney’s Office as staff new hire. The appointment increases legal staff and is effective immediately. Balkovatz will assist in case preparation and clerical duties within the office.

Townsend Catherine Balkovatz Broadwater County Attorney's Office

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Livingston Society Broadway Dillon Society Elizabeth Luebben Grand Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Montana Clara Plant Luebben Mizpah Phil Marans N. Montana Emil Marans Congo Montana Street Bozeman Society Dean-Hays Clubs and Societies Pack Theater Rialto Theater Pilon Jr Lindsey Moore Housekeepers Club Anaconda Society Mary Karas Shower Santa Fe Chicago Chicago & Northwestern Union Pacific City of New York Central Cleveland Detroit Deer Lodge Society St. Mary’s Guild Council
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