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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1957

Page

9

Barbara Brown Complimented At Mary Merhar Dinner Shower

Miss Barbara Brown, bride-to-be, was the honor guest at a dinner and bridal shower hosted by Miss Mary Lou Merhar at Howie's. The table featured two miniature brides with pastel daisies and a long guest list included Mrs. W A Brown and many others.

Barbara Brown Mary Lou Merhar Howie’s Miss Brown W. A. Brown Linda Brown Edward Renouard John L. Saunders John Darlington Virginia Henningsen Dorothy Thomas Thomas Parr Sandra Shaffer Sheila Dolan Lynn Carkeet Darlene Cunningham Margie Simonich Sally Barker Deanna Dean Jane Kirk Joy Liliberg Margie Merriam Louis Merhar Howard Merhar

Jayceens Hostesses Lead Tuesday Jaycee Hall Meeting

Mrs. Robert Graff and Mrs. Fred Brim hosted a Jayceens gathering in Jaycee Hall Tuesday evening. Mrs. Jack Johns led the business session while attendees included Mrs. Johns, Mrs. Ralph Olsen, Mrs. Jack Balch, Mrs. Donald Gregg, Mrs. Richard Stewart, and others. Prizes went to Mrs. Carroll, Mrs. Gregg, and Mrs. Baltezar.

Fred Brim Robert Graff Jayceens Jaycee Hall Jack Johns Johns Ralph K. Olsen Jack L. Balch Donald B. Gregg Richard Stewart Harold Godtland Ray Campana Dee Swenson Frank Larson William Baltazar

Legion Juniors Hold Meeting Presided by Sharon Morrison

The American Legion Auxiliary Juniors met with Sharon Morrison presiding. Refreshments were served by Karen Wonnacott to Rochelle Ackerschott Donna Robinson Linda Hughes Debbie Lyons Barbara Giovanini Barbara Cockhill Cynthia Gardner Susan Peterson Sharon Morrison and the hostess. Guests included Mrs Louise Gardner Mrs Donald Robinson Mrs Lawrence Giovanini Mrs William Hughes and Mrs Roger Peterson.

American Legion Auxiliary Sharon Morrison Karen Wonnacott Rochelle Ackerschott Donna Robinson Linda Hughes Debbie Lyons Barbara Giovanini Barbara Cockhill Cynthia Gardner Susan Peterson Louise Gardner Donald Robinson Lawrence Giovanini William Hughes Roger Peterson

Mrs Donahue Ends Visit Returns Home

Mrs J P Donahue who had stayed with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Joseph J McCaffery Jr at 820 West Mercury Chicago left Thursday to return home.

James P. Donahue Joseph J. McCaffery Jr W. Mercury Chicago

Past Matron's Club Luncheon At Finlen Hotel

Members of Ruth Chapter No. 2 Past Matron's Club met at the Finlen Hotel for a luncheon. Hostesses Mrs. Robert Maddox and Mrs. Walter Ellinghouse assisted. After a brief business meeting led by president Mrs. Sam Bungard, the afternoon was spent playing cards with attendees listed.

Guy Hinkley Walter Ellinghouse Robert Maddox Caroline Smythe Bruce de- Long

Home Atherton Party Plans Completed

The auxiliary of the Home Atherton Volunteer Fire Department has prepared plans for the annual bridge luncheon at 1 15 o’clock Tuesday at the Butte Country Club. Mrs. Henrietta Bessette president urges members to submit game books and payments to her at 2540 Whiteway by Monday evening.

Atherton

Mrs Mary Stanich to Visit Sidney

Mrs Mary Stanich travels Friday to Sidney to stay with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs William Seitz and their family for a few days.

Mary Stanich Thomas Sidney William Seitz

Whiskey Tax Initiates Excise in 1791

The passage of an excise law in 1791 started the taxation of whiskey. The measure marked a early federal move to raise revenue and regulate production across the young nation.

Printed pattern for girls dress and bolero 9016

Easy to sew two piece outfit for girls with a full circle dress and bolero. Sizes 6 to 14 offered, fabric yardage listed for size 10. Includes printed directions and order info Marian Martin pattern department New York mailing details.

Marian Martin Care Montana Standard Pattern Dept West 18Th St New York N.Y

Dewey Point Garden Club Plans August Potluck Luncheon

The Dewey Point Garden Club met at Mrs. Thomas Tippett's home on Daly Street. Plans were set for a potluck luncheon at Columbia Gardens on August 20 with no meeting in July. Present were Mrs. Lienemann, Klevgard, Ogier, Griffin, Williams, Attfield, Brunell, Hosking, and Tippett.

Dewey Point Garden Club Thomas Tippett W. Daly Ernest Lienemann Columbia Gardens Lienemann Olaf Klevgard Delia Ogier Cy Griffin William Williams Robert Attfield Ray Brunell Clifford Hosking Tippett

Job's Daughters Bethel Holds Regular Meeting

Butte Bethal No. 2 of the Order of Job's Daughters will meet at 7:30 PM Saturday in the Masonic Temple Joy Morse newly honored queen will preside Helen Riegger guardian and John Lorenz associate guardian of the bethel

Butte Bethal No. 2 Order of Job’s Daughters Masonic Temple Joy Morse Helen Riegger John Lorenz the Bethel

Ladies Day Observed At The Country Club

Ladies Day was observed at the Butte Country Club with a luncheon and an afternoon of cards on Wednesday. Attendees included Mrs. John Sullivan, Mrs. John Brosnahan, Mrs. George Nelson, Mrs. Harry Thompson of Seattle, and numerous other local and visiting members.

Butte Country Club John T. Sullivan John Brosnahan George Nelson Harry Thompson Seattle John S. Wolf William King James T. Purcell F. W. Krabler Charles M. MacDonald H. S. Maillet Edward Sullivan Elizabeth Foster J. A. Poitras Edwin G. Leipheimer Jr Jack Healy Charles Wise Ralph Olsen Ralph Gilliam Alex Gray Edward Sparks

Kalispell Couple Exchange Vows In Butte Rites

Miss Margaret Kennedy and Jed die Van Leuven of Kalispell were married Thursday morning at St Mary Church Butte with Rev James Sheerin officiating. The couple celebrated at Hotel Finlen before an extended state tour and return to Kalispell.

Margaret Kennedy Jeddie van Leuven Kalispell St. Mary Church James Sheerin Emmett Hale Butte Waggner and Campbell Funeral Home

BSP Chapter Ends Season With No-Host Dinner

Xi Lambda Chapter of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority held its last meeting of the season a no-host dinner at Lloyds. Hostesses for the next year were chosen. Novel place cards marked covers for listed members.

Lane Returns to Visit Parents in Seattle

Jerry Lane former Montana School of Mines student now city engineer in Seattle arrived by plane Thursday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Lane at 1800 Steward and his sister Mrs. M. A. Kavran at 1818 Stewart.

Jerry Lane Montana School of Mines City Engineering Seattle C. M. Lane Steward M. A. Kavran Stewart

Domestic Fowl Companions Through Ancient Times

Ducks geese and hens served as mankind's companions long before written history. Their roles spanned labor food and companionship across early civilizations shaping agricultural practices and daily life.

Opportunities Unlimited Application Blank Tips

A practical guide to filling out forms for jobs clubs or courses. It advises using a smooth pen and neat printing, preparing a data sheet with dates and addresses, giving all requested information, securing permission to list references, and presenting the filled form with a positive, eager attitude.

Jones Comany

Fleminges Host Rehearsal Dinner for Fleming Heffernan Nuptials

Mr and Mrs Martin J Fleming entertained 22 guests at Raymonds after a St Patrick Church rehearsal for son Patrick Martin Fleming and his fiancée Miss Maribeth Heffernan. The Fleming Heffernan wedding set for Saturday morning at St Patrick Church.

Patrick Martin Fleming Maribeth Heffernan Martin J. Fleming Raymond’s St. Patrick Church Fleming-Heffernan

Martha Dahlman Speaks To Garden Club Meeting

Golden West Division of the Rocky Mountain Garden Club hosted a June meeting at Mrs. John Kirby Jr.’s home. Martha Dahlman from Missoula Nursery presented an informative talk on summer mulches sprays and fertilizers. Attendees included Mrs. Dan Feeney Mrs. Carl Boulter and others. the group toured Mrs. Mooney’s rock garden after adjournment.

Golden West Division Rocky Mountain Garden Club John Kirby Jr Martha Dahlman Missoula Dan Feeney Carl Boulter William J. Magill Clyde Bradburn Carl Bowman Cliff Bowman W. L. Dalling Carl Daniel Joseph Dodds W. J. Magill Dan Mooney

Mass for Anthony Petelin in Anaconda

solemn requiem mass held at St. Peter Church for Anaconda resident Anthony Petelin who died Tuesday. Rev. Rudolph Flanik and Rev. John McCoy assisted. grandsons John and Paul Petelin served. Interment at Mount Olivet Cemetery with committal by Franik and McCoy. Pallbearers named. a profusion of flowers noted.

Anaconda St. Peter Church Anthony Petelin Rudolph Flanik Order of Carmelite Fathers Chicago John McCoy Wilson Smart John and Paul Petelin Mount Olivet Cemetery Franik and McCoy Joseph Kershul John Kriskovich Anthony Blaskovich Thomas Walsh Jacob Meshnik Joseph Kanduch

Japanese Students Protest U.S. Embassy Over Nuclear Tests

About 150 leftist Japanese students tried to storm past a 400-man police guard in front of the American Embassy in Tokyo to protest U.S. nuclear tests, Okinawa occupation, and the Girard case. Four students were arrested for slugging officers. a five-man delegation entered to present demands to officials.

Tokyo U. S Girard Okinawa United States Japan William S. Girard William B. Coolidge Richard L. Sneider

Secretary Harold C. McClellan Resigns from Commerce Post

President Eisenhower accepted the resignation of Assistant Secretary of Commerce Harold C. McClellan effective July 1. McClellan will return to private business in San Marino California. Neil H. Jacoby of Los Angeles was nominated to be U S representative on the United Nations Economic and Social Council, succeeding John C. Baker of Ohio University.

Washington U.P Eisenhower Harold C. McClellan Eisenhow McClellan San Marino Calif Neil H. Jacoby Los Angeles U. S United Nations’ Economic and Social Council Jacoby School of Business Administration University of California At John C. Baker Ohio University

Japan Wants More Red China Trade

Washington Japan Prime Minister Nobusuke Kishi urged expanding trade with Communist China while keeping free world security intact He reaffirmed no recognition of China and said actions would come through the United Nations after meeting President Eisenhower He also pressed for revision of the U S Japan security pact and a quick settlement on Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands.

Washington Japan Nobusuke Kishi China National Press Club Kishi United Nations Eisenhower White House United States U. S Okinawa Ryukyu Islands

Judges Named For Russell Statue Contest

The Montana Fine Arts Commission announced three independent jurors for the Charles M. Russell statue competition. Jurors are Charles A. Beil from Banff Canada, John K. Sherman of Minneapolis, and Alex Ettl of New York City. The panel will convene in Helena July 13 with a final decision announced afterward and final.

Helena Charles M. Russell Montana Fine Arts Commission Minneapolis Minneapolis Tribune Alex Ettl Sculpture House New York City Russell Commission Montana National Statuary Hall United States Capitol Washington, D. C

Wolf pack patrols curb Highway of Death on Arizona road

Lt. B. D. Velasco leads three-man road blocks along 65 miles from Tucson to Nogales to reduce traffic fatalities. Since the emphasis patrol began a year ago, only three deaths occurred and injuries dropped about half, transforming El Camino de la Muerte into a safer route with continuous patrols and overnight blocks.

Tucson Ariz.b el Camino de la Muerte Arizona Highway Patrol B. D. Velasco Tucson-Nogales Velasco Nogales

The Celtic languages spoken by about three and a half million

The passage states that Celtic languages are spoken by roughly three and a half million people. It emphasizes the size of the speaker population without detailing specific languages or regions.

Potato Pancake Recipe from Classic Cookery

Recipe for crisp bacon cookies applesauce beverage and potato pancakes. Uses grated potatoes onion flour baking powder salt eggs and butter. Mix dry ingredients with potatoes, beat eggs, fry spoonfuls in butter until browned, drain and serve. Makes four servings.

GUN LOCI Wayne P Overshacter Chapter 25

The narrator explains his life to Nela Mathers before proposing marriage, detailing loyalties to the Box P and debts to Sarah Pardee while hinting at past struggles with Dogbone and Joe Pardee. He notes Sarah’s drift, her accident, and her hair turning white as part of the history he shares.

Sarah Pardee Box P Joe Pardee Nela Mathers Dogbone Joe Sarah Nela Canon City Will John Mathers Carlton Maria Curly Red Ben Sawhill

Dear Ann Newspaper Confession of Love and Duty

A reader asks how to handle a child custody dispute and moral guilt. The mother urges giving the girl to her biological parents, while the other letter-writer seeks forgiveness after an affair and faces a fresh start with a new partner. The advice urges restraint, boundaries, and future focus.

Ann National Guard D.W.M

Ann Landers Help Column Invitation

Readers are invited to send problems to Ann Landers through the newspaper with a stamped self addressed envelope for responses.

Ann Landers

Bridge Club Tuesday and weekend winners named

In Butte Bridge Club play Tuesday winners were Mrs. Jack Shan non and Mrs. H R Stanaway first. second were Mrs. Steve DeMers and Mrs. Phil Henne. third Mrs. Grant Elderkin and Mrs. William Elford. fourth Mrs. Kenneth Mul holland and Mrs. A R Sievers. fifth Mrs. William Maloney and Mrs. Pete O Connor. sixth Mrs. William Rule and Mrs. M E Singleton. Saturday winners were Mrs. C G Derick and E J Cre first. second Mrs. Max Rosenstein and Mrs. John Schmidt. third Inez Rome and Esther Elderkin. North south winners Thursday were Mr and Mrs J W Pfeiffer first. second Mrs O Connor and Mrs Elford. third Mr and Mrs Schmidt. fourth Mrs Rule and Mrs Singleton. East west Miss Haskins and Miss Elderkin first. second Mrs DeMers and Mrs D A Atkins. third Mrs Stanaway and Mrs Shannon. fourth Mrs Stewart Ware and Mrs R C Thomson.

Butte E. J. Cre Max Rosenstein John Schmidt Inezrome Esther Elderkin J. W. Pfeiffer O’connor Elford Schmidt Rule Singleton Miss Haskins Miss Elderkin DeMers D. A. Atkins Stanaway Shannon Stewart Ware R. C. Thomson

New York Leads Nation in Paper and Furniture Output

New York state ranks first in the manufacture of paper, furniture and apparel, highlighting its prominent role in key industries. The report notes the state's diverse industrial base and its position atop national production in these sectors.

New York State

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