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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1944

Page

6

Legion Women Hold Luncheon in Hotel Finlen Roundup Room

Legion auxiliary entertained Gold Star Mothers and ex service women at a luncheon Thursday in the Roundup room of the Hotel Finlen. The event also honored past presidents including Mrs. C. Owen Smithers and Mrs. Fred Lehn, with several guests identified as honor attendees.

the Legion Auxiliary Gold Star Finlen C. Owen Smithers Fred Lehn Joseph Shugert Robert Post Patrick Whalen Ralph Rand Mell K. Hansen Louis Young Joseph Richards Wendel Johnson Howard Rich Fred Annala Jennie Horton Ella Ray Carleton Howett George Agge Marie Adams Ray McBride William Beery

Portland guests visit Mrs Gearhart and family in Butte

Mrs. John Gearhart and her daughter Sharon Lee of Portland Ore are visitors at 1313 West Platinum street hosted by Mrs Gearhart’s aunt and uncle Mrs and Mr Archie Adams. Gearhart formerly Miss Helen Crum of this city and Helena.

John Gearhart Sharon Lee Portland, Ore Gearhart Archie Adams West Platinum Street Helen Crum This City Helena

Miss Leah Ferris Guest of Shirley Davis in Butte

Miss Leah Ferris of Chateau is the guest of Miss Shirley Davis daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Davis at 2700 Floral boulevard in Butte.

Leah Ferris Chateau Shirley Davis Thomas J. Davis Floral Boulevard

Society Notices Deadline For Daily Pages

Society notices and photos must reach the Standard office before 3 PM Thursday for publication in the Sunday edition. No wedding engagement or party item will be published without full names and a signed contact number for confirmation. The editor’s phone number is 7191.

Daily Society

Virginia Shearer Engaged to Marine Corps Corporal

Mr. and Mrs. Charles Thomas Shearer of Los Angeles announce the engagement of their daughter Virginia Louise Shearer to Corporal John Wesley Johnson of the Marines son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Johnson of Los Angeles. Born in Butte she has many Montana friends. She is a Marlborough School and Holmby College graduate. Johnson, an Los Angeles organist and pianist, is stationed at San Diego and his marriage date will depend on his duties.

Charles Thomas Shearer Los Angeles Butte Virginia Louise Corp John Wesley Johnson The Marines J. P. Johnson Montana Marlborough School For Girls Holmby College Corporal Johnson San Diego

Baby Christened Margaret Suanne at Immaculate Conception

Infant daughter of Lt. (jg) David O. Speer U S N R and Mrs. Speer was christened Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rev N C Hoff officiating. Sponsors were Miss Marian Haggarty and Lt Edward Haggarty proxy for Lt Roy E Murray overseas. Family dinner at Butte Country Club followed. Lt Speer stationed Mobile Alabama. Mrs Speer is former Margaret Murray.

Margaret Suanne J. G David O. Speer Speer Immaculate Conception Church N. C. Hoff Marian Haggarty Edward Haggarty Roy E. Murray

Rebekah Lodge Holds Party in Enterprise Hall

Rebekah lodge No. 10 met Monday evening in Enterprise hall for a Hobo Night party with a large attendance and refreshments served. The Hiawatha club of Silver Leaf Rebekah lodge plans a regular session Wednesday afternoon in Enterprise hall with joint hostesses Mrs. Theona Hasley and Mrs. Mattie Hinkson and a 1 30 luncheon. Mile High Theta Rho Girls club will meet Friday at 8 in Fidelity hall for officer nominations and urged attendance.

Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge No. 10 Enterprise Hall Hiawatha Club Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge Theona Hasley Mattie Hinkson Mile High Theta Rho Fidelity Hall

Mrs Charles Stout Feted at Parties in Montana Visit

Mrs Charles Stout of O Neill Nebraska was guest of honor at two dinners hosted by Jack Sullivan. She joined Judge and Mrs John V Dwyer at 845 West Mercury Friday and at the Hotel Finlen Sunday with eleven guests each. Monday the Dwyers hosted a informal dinner in the Roundup room at the Finlen for their guest.

Charles Stout O'Neill, Neb Jack Sullivan

Mrs Higgins Hosts Flower Art Talk After Montana Convention

Mrs W I Higgins honorary vice president and Gardens of the Montana Federation of Women's Clubs returned from Missoula where she attended the biennial convention. She demonstrated The Art of Arranging Flowers and led a judging school at the Florence hotel exhibit. Her color photographs of rock gardens were shown, recently returned from Tarrytown New York.

Eight and Forty Holds Dinner

The Eight and Forty salon of the American Legion auxiliary held its annual dinner Tuesday evening in the Roundup room of the Hotel Finlen. Tables were set for numerous attendees including Mrs. Frank Langevin Mrs. John Brandl Mrs. C. O. Smithers Mrs. George Palmer Mrs. Joseph Richards and many others from Dillon.

American Legion Auxiliary Finlen Frank Langevin John Brandl C. O. Smithers George Palmer Joseph Richards Freda Annala Fred Lehn Patrick Whalen Louis Young Wendel Johnson Howard Rich Ralph Rand Bion Hall Gertrude Lyons Charity Hill Dillon Sidney Bray Carl Krettow Fink Gunter Vic Westling Walter Oleson

Newcomers Club Luncheon Held at Hotel Finlen

Members of the Newcomers club gathered yesterday afternoon in the Roundup room at the Hotel Finlen for a 1 15 oclock luncheon followed by cards. Hostesses were Mrs. James Likes and Mrs. A E Quisenberry. Attending were numerous members including Mrs. B P Cody Mrs Frank Blamey Mrs William Clavier Mrs A F Dysterheft Mrs Carl Kretlow Mrs F O Kuhnle Mrs George P Palmer Mrs J A Price Mrs F W Redman Mrs Joseph R Rich Mrs A C Thomson Mrs Elmer B Wilson Mrs Bert Henson Mrs F M Boehme Mrs Harold Eyestone Mrs Walter Jorgenson Mrs John Minnell Mrs J K Thompson Mrs A C Rantapaa Mrs Harrison Schoolfield and others.

Newcomers Club Hotel Finlen James Likes A. E. Quisenberry B. P. Cody Frank Blamey William Clavier A. F. Dysterheft Carl Kretlow F. O. Kuhnle

Foley Couple Honored At West Granite Street Event

Mr and Mrs Foley are honored as Mr and Mrs Ed ward J Foley. Mr and Mrs W E Coyle hosted a Saturday night informal party at 410 West Granite Street with sixty guests. Mrs Foley and her son Michael plan to Omaha for a stay while Mr Foley heads to Farragut after enlisting in the Navy.

Edward J. Foley W. E. Coyle West Granite Street

Feted at Party Honoring Irene Wirkkanen and Philip Mischkot Jr

Mrs. Walter Castren hosted a luncheon Sunday to compliment her daughter Irene Wirkkanen and her fiancé Philip J Mischkot Jr. Guests included Mr and Mrs Philip Mischkot Miss Hazel Mischkot Frank Mischkot Mr and Mrs Richard Hill Mr and Mrs Albert Gustafson Mr and Mrs Larry Skut Miss Betty Bedson Ronald Hijilt Duamne Hijilt and Mrs Castren.

Walter Castren Irene Wirkkanen Philip J. Mischkot, Jr Philip J. Mischkot Hazel Mischkot Frank Mischkot Richard Hill Albert Gustafson Larry Skut Betty Bedson Ronald and Duamne Hijilt Castren

Hollywood Hosiery in Film Sparks Nylon Fashion Innovation

In Hollywood musicals, nylon opera-length hose costing 30 to 120 dollars pair furthers stage glamour for Gypsy Rose Lee and Dinah Shore. The Belle of the Yukon hosiery order reaches ten thousand dollars with intricate appliques and eight-inch question marks. Willy deMond explains the delicate sequin work and the use of a new elastic yarn from twisted filaments to replace rubber, potentially aiding rubber shortages.

Hollywood U.P Gypsy Rose Lee International Pictures Dinah Shore Willy deMond deMond

P-W Pin Worm Treatment Promises Relief

Medical authorities hail a new treatment based on gentian violet from Dr. D. Jayne & Son. The P-W tablet targets pinworms, reducing rectal itching and associated discomfort. Watch for warning signs like itching, stomach upset, bed-wetting, or nervous fidgeting.

Dr. D. Jayne & Son America

Isabellans Will Meet Thursday

Our Lady of Victory circle Daughters of Isabella will hold a regular business session at 8 o clock Thursday night in the Knights of Columbus hall. A public social will follow with arrangements led by Mary Hawkesworth, Melanie Giovanetti, Catherine Herrington, Kathryn Harrington, and others at listed addresses.

Our Lady of Victory Circle Daughters of Isabella Knights of Columbus Mary Hawkesworth Melanie Giovanetti Catherine Herrington West Granite Street Kathryn Harrington Caledonia Street North Wyoming Street Mary A. Harrington Mildred Harrington Nora Harrington Theresa Harrington Catherine Howe Margaret Healy Catherine Hogan Julia L. Hogan Mary Hogan Florence Holland Agnes Hossfield Catherine Hosty Mary Hughes Nellie Hunt Nell Hyland Nettie Johnson Dorothy Jones Margaret Keane Mary Keating Catherine Kelly West Galena Street Waukesha Street

Birthday Party Marks Darien Carkeet Seventh Year

Mrs Roy Carkeet hosted a Friday afternoon birthday party for her daughter Darien at 1122 West Quartz from 1 30 to 4 30. Guests included Jane Kirk Karen Haller Virginia Vivian Antoinette Batani Patricia Sweeney Carol Doran Sharon Lowney Virginia Fagin Sharon Higgenbothen Myra Kristie Barbara Carkeet Jimmie Rowe Mickey Fagin Freddie Higgenbothen Mickey Sweeney Bobby McTaggart Bobby Kristic and Gregg Lowney.

Darien Roy Carkeet West Quartz Street Jane Kirk Karen Haller Virginia Vivian Antoinette Batani Patricia Sweeney Carol Doran Sharon Lowney Virginia Fagin Sharon Higgenbothen Myra Kristie Barbara Carkeet Jimmie Rowe Mickey Fagin Freddie Higgenbothen Mickey Sweeney Bobby McTaggart Bobby Kristic Gregg Lowney

J E Corette Is Honor Guest At Family Dinner

To celebrate John E Corette's birthday his son and daughter in law Lt and Mrs Robert D Corette hosted a casual family dinner Saturday night at their Nez Perces summer home. The table sat twelve and cards followed after dessert.

John E. Corette Robert D. Corette Nez Percese

Guard Club Meeting Reports Social Evening in Walkerville

The Guard Club of Walkerville review No. 23, Women’s Benefit Association, met Tuesday evening at Mrs. Robert Attfield’s home, 729 West Daly, with Miss Rose Martin as co host. Twenty members attended a brief business session followed by cards and refreshments.

Guard Club of Walkerville Review No Women's Benefit Association Robert Attfield West Daly Rose Martin

Nevin Couple Vacationing in Vancouver and Seattle

In Vancouver British Columbia Mr and Mrs W H Nevin of 946 Caledonia street are on vacation in Vancouver and Seattle. They will return home Saturday.

W. H. Nevin Caledonia Street Vancouver B. C Seattle

Garden Club Officials Return From State Federation Meeting

Mrs. M. A. Brady president of the Rocky Mountain Garden club returned from Missoula where she attended the State Federation of Garden Clubs meeting with Silver Bow Park division representation. Delegates included Mrs. William J. Pascoe of St. John's division Miss Lottie Smith Western Heights Mrs. E. D. Mooney civic improvement chairman Montrose Mrs. Frank I. Mooney and Mrs. Gus A. Meyers Hardy Perennial club. Mrs. Mooney named state association director Mrs. Pascoe named state chairman of the was and means committee and Mrs. Meyers named flower and vegetable shows chairman.

M. A. Brady Rocky Mountain Garden Club Missoula State Federation of Garden Clubs Brady Silver Bow Park William J. Pascoe St. John's Division Lottie Smith Western Heights E. D. Mooney Civic Improvement General Club Montrose Frank I. Mooney Gus A. Meyers Hardy Perennial Club Mooney State Association Pascoe Was and Means Meyers

Milwaukee Club Holds Meeting

The Milwaukee Women's club met Monday afternoon in the clubrooms on South Montana with Mrs. A. C. Kolhase and Mrs. Ted McPherson. A dessert luncheon preceded a business session led by vice president Mrs. Victor Peterson in the absence of president Mrs. D. W. Amick. Attendees included Mrs. W. T. O'Ragan, Mrs. George Beebe, and other members.

Milwaukee Women’s Club South Montana A. C. Kolhase Ted McPherson Victor Peterson D. W. Amick W. T. O’ragan George Beebe T. J. Schwitzenberg C. G. Bleichner Richard Griffith R. C. Monahan R. M. Fields Howard Allery Peterson N. B. Lubken O. R. Buerkle Pete Olson

Parish Social Set By Immaculate Conception Parish

The Immaculate Conception parish hosts its weekly social led by Mrs. C. P. Burns chairing and Mrs. A. J Dezell co chairing arrangements. Parishioners on West Quartz and West Copper streets will assist starting at 8:30 p.m. tonight.

C. P. Burns A. J Dezell

Tarawa Film Shown at Butte Exchange Meeting

The Marines at Tarawa in technicolor was shown to Butte Exchange club members at the Finlen hotel. Lt. R D Corrette described the film, praised as the best seen by the club. Walter Ballard urged volunteers for softball against Kiwanis with a date to be announced. Rev. L E Jones led a closing prayer for Allied troops.

Tarawa L. E. Jones H. G. Dean Sylvain Pauly Deer Lodge

Estimated five billion birds in the United States

Readers are told that researchers estimate a total of about five billion birds inhabit the United States. The figure reflects a broad survey of species across major habitats and indicates substantial bird abundance nationwide.

United States

It's Still Hard to Get New Tires

Local ration board members led by chairman Leslie S Waite explained the tire allocation rules amid confusion over B and C coupons. Tires require inspection by a certified inspector to determine eligibility for new tires, except recapping remains allowed without inspection or certificate. Allocation depends on occupation and contribution to the war effort.

Leslie S. Waite Kenneth Christie R. B. Brown Ray MacDonald

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Legion Heart of the Rockies Boulder Hot Springs Hotel C. L. Smith Props Boulder, Mont Virginia Shearer Emil Marans Sale Mademoiselle Harper's Vogue Charm Rebekah Lodge Mrs. W. I. Higgins Foley Hollywood Film Shop Isabellans J. E. Corette Vancouver, B.C Rose Ray S. Main U. S Broad Pacific Cary Grant John Garfie Dane Clark Robert Hutton Warner Anderson Fibber McGee and Molly Bucs Bunny Universal News Home Owned and Operated Edward G. Robinson Edestiroyer George Brent Joan Bennett Mischa Auer Una Merkel Glenda Farrell Acgood Cartoon Mrs. Brady Milwaukee de Molay Butte de Molay First Presbyterian Church J. L. Baker de Molay Ss Parish Party Hedy Lamarr Walter Pigeon White Cargo Palm Beach Claudette Colbert Mh Dia Owsley Bldg NEW Today Irialtc Irable K’s Orch Iva Oe Charlie Chan & the Sidney Toler Sonja Henie John Payne Jack Oakie Rypsin Ethel Waters Rochester Lena Horne
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