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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1939
Page
7
Ruth chapter No. 2 Order of the Eastern Star met last evening at the Masonic temple. Initiation of new members occurred with Mrs. Lucy Corrie, worthy matron, and Henry Mees, worthy patron, presiding. A social hour followed with refreshments served.
Mr and Mrs Ray McLanahan and daughter Jane once of Butte visited Tuesday en route from Helena to Portland Oregon. They plan to make their home in Portland.
Miss Harriet Nash daughter of Mr and Mrs E J Nash a social figure in Butte will spend the summer with her parents after being named a member of Phi Kappa at Stanford where she pursues a social science course.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lousen of 1030 West Gold street were surprise guests of honor at a weeknight party hosted by Mrs Ana Mohar in Great Falls for their 25th wedding anniversary. The event featured silver pink decor, music, cards, luncheon, and a seed cake centerpiece. Numerous gifts and confections were given to named Lousen family members and friends.
Mrs. Henry McClernan of San Francisco departed this week for home following a visit with her mother in law Mrs. Bertha K. McClernan of the Mueller apartments.
The Fairview division of the Rocky Mountain Garden club will inspect the newly planted grounds at the Immaculate Conception parish center this afternoon at 1 30. Cards will be played starting at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Fred Martin chairs the committee.
Mrs Scott W Fries presided over a luncheon at her home yesterday afternoon honoring Mrs Roy Hall formerly Mildred Carlson. Pink tulips formed the central motif for the table with covers for 12. After the menu, contract was played.
Mrs A A Erans and Mrs Leon Gratiot hosted the St Ann Sewing club gathering yesterday at Mrs Erans home. Needlework provided diversion and a collation followed.
The Silver City Review No 3 of the W. B. A meets this evening at 8 oclock in Odd Fellows hall on West Broad way with president Loretta Mooney presiding. Candidates will be initiated and refreshments served during the social hour hosted by Fannie Shekell and Loretta Mooney. All members invited.
Members met Tuesday evening in Holy Savior school hall for a brief business session followed by a social evening. This marked the association's last gathering until the fall season.
Mr and Mrs Charles Lousen returned from Great Falls where they were guests at the home of Mrs Mary Lousen.
The Butte Country Club hosted the weekly ladies day with joint hostesses Mrs. F. L. Samser and Mrs. D. O. Ungherini. Rain postponed golf events. next week’s hostesses are Mrs. William Meyer and Mrs. J. B. Cohen. Attendees included Miss Polly Steele and many local members.
Miss Margaret McHale organist and piano teacher presents a recital this evening at St John parish house at 8 15 pm with Mrs James Cummins and Mrs Hugo Kenck as assisting artists. The program features a long list of student pieces across Part I and II including works by Burgmuller Schubert Grieg Paderewski and Mendelssohn Liszt with second piano accompaniments by Miss McHale.
Social week includes luncheon by Mrs Charles A Chalkley at her South Montana street residence. Pastel seasonal flowers decorated the table set for eight. Guests enjoyed the meal before playing cards.
Choir directors organists and others in Butte are invited to attend a Missoula conference on church music from June 20 to 25 open to church members of all denominations. Dr Robert G McCutchan head of the Choir Directors Association of America will preside. Special choral technique and directing classes planned at the State University. Arrangements led by Mrs Stanley Teel Rev Herman Rice and Mrs R D Kizer.
Moisture conditions in the Deer Lodge National forest are nearly as satisfactory as last summer’s best in 20 years. Fire danger depends on June and July temperatures and rains, with extended warm dry spells raising risk. New fire-weather stations will augment readings, with lookouts and data sent by radio to Missoula.
The Arch bishop of Canterbury led a national tribute for 99 Thetis submarine victims. In Liverpool bay widows and orphans laid 400 wreaths as the Hebe and a procession of warships marked the sinking on a trial run near Birkenhead. Italy opens 330 foot wide Ostia road from Rome with separate lanes.
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