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Newspaper

The Montana Standard

Location

Butte, Montana, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1940

Page

7

Picnic Supper Honoring Miss Murphy and Fiance Rotering

Miss Dorothy O Brien hosts a picnic supper at the O Brien lodge on Toll mountains tonight honoring Miss Catherine Murphy daughter of Mr. and Mrs J D Murphy and her fiancé Lewis F Rotering upcoming marriage next month. Attendees include Miss Phyllis Oaas Miss Dorothy Binder Miss Laura Murphy Miss Anne Mae Hyder Miss Helen Leary Doris Ridge and guests Lewis F Rotering Stuart Hopkins Jule Sullivan Dr Murray J O Brien Nicholas Rotering Curt Stimson Dr Frank J Murray Joe Crowley Robert Thomas Leslie Sheridan and the hostess.

Catherine Murphy J. D. Murphy Lewis F. Rotering Dorothy O’brien O’brien Toll Mountains Miss Murphy Phyllis Oaas Dorothy Binder Laura Murphy Anne Mae Hyder Philpsburg Helen Leary Doris Ridge Doris Ridge, Messrs Stuart Hopkins Jule Sullivan Murray J. O’brien Nicholas Rotering Curt Stimson Frank J. Murray Joe Crowley Robert Thomas Leslie Sheridan

Mrs W Cochrane Feted at Party Before Move to Oklahoma City

Mrs Leland W Bennett hosted a luncheon at her Mueller apartment Friday for Mrs W W Cochrane as she and Mr Cochrane prepare to move to Oklahoma City. The centerpiece featured Madonna lilies and larkspur with decorative cards for numerous guests and the hostess.

Leland W. Bennett Mueller W. W. Cochrane Cochrane Oklahoma City Daniel Currie David Hughes W. E. Willis Bruce Risley J. L. Duffy John Robbins Arthur Smith Frank O. Kuhnle John F. Driscoll Edward R. Harter A. L. Rigby

Hostesses Named for Ladies Day at Municipal Golf Club

Mrs John Robbins and Mrs James L Duffy will co hostesses for the weekly ladies day at the Municipal Golf Club this afternoon. Members of the New Comers club stage a tickets tournament during the event. Luncheon is scheduled for 1 o clock.

John Robbins James L. Duffy New Comers Club

Jones- Ryan wedding at St Joseph's church

RS. GLEN ALBERT JONES, formerly Miss Irene Elizabeth Ryan, daughter of Stephen and Mrs Ryan, wed Tuesday morning at St Joseph's church. The couple, traveling for a wedding tour of Yellowstone, will live in Butte after returning.

Glen Albert Jones Irene Elizabeth Ryan Stephen Ryan Nevada Avenue Mr. Jones R. H. Jones Carter Street St. Joseph's Church Mrs. Jones Yellowstone National Park Butte

Betrothal announced for Miss Dougherty to Ensign Brown

Dr and Mrs John Willard Vann announce the betrothal of Martha Frances Dougherty to Ensign William George Brown United States Navy. Miss Dougherty a member of Butte pioneer family attended USC and belongs to Delta Delta Delta sorority. Ensign Brown son of retired Lt Col Alfred P Brown and Mrs Brown of Bloomington Illinois is a US Naval Academy graduate class of 1938. The wedding will be in early autumn.

John Willard Vann United States Naval Academy At Annapolis

Picnic Planned by Western Sisters and St Martin Society

A joint picnic is scheduled for July 7 at the Nine Mile, organized by the Western Sisters lodge and St. Martin society as an early event in the season.

Western Sisters’ Lodge and St. Martin Society Nine Mile

Mr and Mrs Elmer Mester Celebrate Silver Anniversary

A group of friends hosted a no host dinner at the Butte Country Club Saturday night to honor the silver wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer H. Mester. The event featured white and silver decor and place cards for multiple couples. Mr and Mrs Woolfolk gave a cocktail party at 1037 West Mercury Street before the dinner.

Elmer H. Mester Butte Country Club Mester Charles E. Woolfolk John T. Sullivan J. M. Fitzpatrick J. D Murphy W. F. O'Brien Walter G. Hansen Edward G. Kane Kathryn Woolfolk Florence Mester Woolfolk West Mercury Street

Highland View Women Stage Two Ball Forsome Thursday

Women golfers of Highland View Golf club host a two ball foursome Thursday at the municipal course. Mrs. Joan P. Sullivan and Mrs. Peter Miller chair the event. Pairings will be drawn at the club house and lunch will follow.

Highland View Golf Club Municipal Joan P. Sullivan Peter Miller

Social session planned by St Mark's group

The Junior Walther league of St Mark's Lutheran church invites members to a social gathering tomorrow at 8 PM in the church parlors. The annual church and Sunday school picnic is set for Sunday July 7 at Basin Creek Reservoir.

Walther League St. Mark’s

League Meeting at Unity Methodist Church

The Epworth league of Unity Methodist church will meet Friday at 6 o clock in the church parlors.

Epworth League of Unity Methodist Church

Butte Visit By Basin Couple William and Mrs Wilson

Mr and Mrs William Wilson of Basin spent yesterday in Butte visiting friends and enjoying city sights.

William Wilson Basin City

Betty Kinnear Weds Harold Kraft In Butte Ceremony

Betty Kinnear daughter of Mrs. Margaret Kinnear and Harold Kraft son of Mr. and Mrs. Ole Craigwick were married Saturday at the Craigwick home on West Granite in a simple ceremony led by Rev. McKay. The wedding featured gladioli and roses with the couple receiving 12 guests. The bride, a Butte resident and Rialto theater employee, wore a fawn gown with white accessories. The groom is a well known Butte youth. They plan a wedding trip to Yellowstone National Park and will reside at 807 West Mercury after June 26.

Betty Kinnear Margaret Kinnear Harold Kraft Ole Craigwick Craigwick West Granite Street Mr. McKay Lavonne Henry Freudensten Butte Rialto Theater Kraft Yellowstone National Park West Mercury Street

Mrs Banfield Hosts Friendly Club Meeting

Mrs John Banfield entertained members of the Friendly club at her home last week. Mrs Ted James led the brief business session. A luncheon followed with place settings for Mrs Ben Hosking Mrs James Mrs Eliza Wade Mrs Jennie Berryman Mrs Ed Lockett and the hostess.

John Banfield Friendly Club Ted James Ben Hosking James Eliza Wade Jennie Berryman Ed Lockett

Missionary Unit to Gather Today at Presbyterian Church

The Missionary society of the First Presbyterian church will meet this afternoon at 2 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Floyd E. Logee, 303 West Park street. Mrs. Annie MacPherson has devotions, Miss Mac Carman reviews Wings Over China, and current events are to be led by Mrs. C. MacDonald.

The Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church Floyd E. Logee West Park Street Annie MacPherson Miss Mac Carman China C. MacDonald

Reservations for Affair to Close

The weekly ladies day will be observed tomorrow at the Butte Country club with Mrs EF R Borcherdt and Mrs E B Mc Glone as hostesses. A 1 o'clock luncheon will start the afternoon followed by cards for diversion. Reservations must be made by noon today by calling Joe Reau at 4973.

Butte Country Club EF. R. Borcherdt E. 8. McGlone Joe Reau

Picnic by Ginger Rogers Troupe at Columbia Gardens

The Ginger Rogers Troupe No. 11 hosts an afternoon picnic at Columbia Gardens with Kathie O Keefe Dorothy Pink Dessie Roslosnik and Marian Riggins. Luncheon served at 1 30 o'clock from grove tables.

Ginger Rogers Columbia Gardens Kathie O'Keefe Dorothy Pink Dessie Roslosnik Marian Riggins Grove

Delegates Return From Glasgow Rainbow Conference

Delegates returning from Glasgow attended the state conference of the Order of Rainbow. Named are Doris Hope Freda Clucas Grace Ralph Dorothy Lloyd and Margaret Bilbert. They were accompanied by Mrs Isabelle Ladendorff mother adviser of Butte chapter.

Glasgow The Order of Rainbow Doris Hope Freda Clucas Grace Ralph Dorothy Lloyd Margaret Bilbert Isabelle Ladendorff Butte

Willing Workers to Hold Garden Party at Olson Home

The Willing Workers society of Emanuel Lutheran church will meet July 24 with a garden party at Mrs. Oscar H. Olson's home at 643 South Jackson Street. Mrs. F. H. Hill will assist in hosting.

Willing Workers’ Society of the Emanuel Lutheran church #11 Oscar H. Olson South Jackson Street

Bridge Luncheon Planned by Alpine Division of Garden Club

The Alpine division of the Rocky Mountain Garden Club will host a bridge luncheon this afternoon at the new Maxom. Artistic summer flower arrangements will decorate tables and seating will be marked with novel cards. Arrangements are led by Mrs. Sybil Brown, division chairman, with Mrs. S. A. Herman coordinating. Members attending include Mrs. George L. Triggs, Mrs. Jerry Thornton, Mrs. Edgar Price, Mrs. Roy Stillwell, Mrs. John G. Holland, Mrs. E. W. McCann, Mrs. J. W. McDonald, Mrs. Lillian Upton, Mrs. Dave Wilder and others.

Rocky Mountain Garden Club Maxom Sybil Brown S. A. Herman George L. Triggs Jerry Thornton Edgar Price Roy Stillwell John G. Holland E. W. McCanna J. W. McDonald Lillian Upton Dave Wilder T. Sylvain William Page Joseph Poitras John Goodland William Lowney Thomas Brown Larry Falcon Russ Matlock Lewis T. Herman Hayes Cannon Herbert Maillet James Rush Jack Warde Walter Arnold George Potter John Gerry John T. Estlock Walter Sewell Arthur V. Corrie Henry B. Hirsh Samuel A. Herman

Mary Jane Roberts Returns to City for Summer

Miss Mary Jane Roberts has returned from Lewistown where she served on the high school teaching staff to spend the summer with her parents Dr. and Mrs. Milo C. Roberts.

Mary Jane Roberts Lewistown Milo C. Roberts

Davises Begin Summer at Waterloo Ranch Home

Mr and Mrs A J Davis left yesterday for their ranch home near Waterloo to spend the summer months.

A. J. Davis Waterloo

End of France War Effort Marked by Armistice Signing

France signed an armistice with Italy after nine months and 21 days of British-led resistance against Germany. De Gaulle's London committee pushed for continued French empire resistance while Rumania and Russia clashed in the southeast. Hitler praised victory as German flags rose for 10 days.

English Channel France Britain Marshal Petain London Geeral Charles de Gaulle de Gaulle Petain Paul Reynaud Yvon Delbos Cesar Campinchi Leon Blum Edouard Herriott Chamber of Deputies Europe Red Army Bessarabia Rumania Russia Adolf Hitler Germany Compiegne Forest Villa Indiesa Rome

Navy to expand fleet with 68 more vessels and swift bills

Edison says Navy ready to sign contracts for 68 new ships costing 750 million dollars including three aircraft carriers four heavy and nine light cruisers 30 destroyers and 22 submarines. Senate debate looms after House quick approval of naval expansion and related terms.

Roosevelt Edison Senate House Holt

Germans Eyes Turn to Britain as French Hold Fades

German forces focus attacks on Britain after rapid advances in France and Italy. Harold Nicolson predicts air superiority for Britain. French Alpine troops fight near Swiss frontier as some units retreat into Switzerland. British air raids target German and Dutch bases. seventh Italian submarine sunk east of Suez.

Britain Channel North Sea France Belgium Netherlands Harold Nicolson Ministry of Information Germany Switzerland Rhone Alps Suez

Iowa archers to hunt in field near Waterloo

Waterloo residents learn that the planned field hunt will feature stuffed game including bear deer rabbits ducks frogs and even a snake. The unusual scene aims to test the skills of archers next Sunday in the local woods.

Waterloo Iowa

Swick Remains in Winstead Jail Awaiting Murder Trial

Delmar Lewis Swick, 37, is held in Winchester Indiana awaiting trial for the eight year old murder of Russell Bergman a Portland Indiana wholesale grocer. Swick was arrested May 28 in Dallas Texas and waived extradition to Indiana. The item notes unrelated Kenya governor’s wife charity decision on cocktail parties.

Winchester Ind Delmar Lewis Swick Russell Bergman Portland Swick Dallas Texas Indiana

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