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Newspaper
The Montana Standard
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1944
Page
6
Miss Charlotte Bennetts receives honors as she prepares for her marriage to Henry P. Clemons this evening. Mrs M D Lundwall hosted a Saturday evening gathering in her home with invited guests and warm congratulations.
A social event took place at a residence on 935 South Dakota with games and a buffet supper. Attendees included Mrs. Bennetts, Mrs. Harry Bennetts, Mrs. Edgar Cobb, Mrs. Edith Rodda, Mrs. Myron Watson, Mrs. William B. Berry, Mrs. Arthur Lehwalder, Mrs. Dell Clark, Mrs. Stanley Huckaba, Mrs. Walter Wing, Miss Shirley Clark, Mrs. Carl Crosswhite, Mrs. William Bell Jr., and Mrs. Lundwall.
The local Women’s Missionary League branch of St. Mark Church meets Wednesday in the church parlors at Montana and Silver at 2 30 PM. The Walther League has its regular meeting Thursday at 7 30 PM.
Sacajawea council No. 9 of the Degree of Pocahontas meets at 7 30 tonight in Carpenters hall with Ellen Williams presiding. All members urged to attend for an officers election. A public social follows the meeting.
Neighbors and Royal Neighbors of America plan a Wednesday 8 PM gathering at the I O O F hall on West Broadway. All members urged to attend with an old fashioned party and each person bringing her own lunch.
Miss Martha May Thompson daughter of Mr and Mrs Willard S Thompson married Ensign Torger L Oaas son of Mr and Mrs Torgus H Oaas in a wartime style ceremony at St Mary church Butte Montana. Rev N C Hoff officiated with double ring ceremony. The couple plans a short honeymoon before Oaas departs for an officers training school in Tucson Arizona.
Women golfers at the Butte Country club will compete in a best ball foursome tournament Wednesday morning. Each player selects a partner. Luncheon reservations are with Mrs J O Peterson, phone 5613, as hostesses Mrs Leonard C Kaufman and Mrs George M Smartt Jr preside at weekly Ladies Day luncheon. reservations with Joe Reau, phone 22394, close at noon Tuesday.
Miss Jean Patricia Cregg daughter of Mr and Mrs W J Cregg of 1053 West Galena was elected president of Philia a sub chapter of Phrateres at the University of California at Los Angeles She is spending a week on vacation at Arrowhead Lake and will return to school July 3.
The annual church picnic of the First Presbyterian will be held Wednesday at Columbia Gardens from 2 30 to 8 30 p m. All congregation members are invited to attend.
A regular meeting of Epsilon Siz ma Alpha sorority will be held Tuesday evening at the home of Mrs. John Flugstad 1729 Florence.
Fisher Thompson, a noted Butte pianist and teacher, presents a student recital at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday in St John parish house. The program includes pieces by Dvorak, Beethoven, Debussy, and others, featuring performances by multiple named students and a mixture of classical, folk, and theatrical works.
Infant daughter of Lt. and Mrs. Robert J. Spratt was baptized Sunday at Immaculate Conception with Rev. James P. Dowdall officiating. Sponsors were Miss Rose Hanratty and Dr. James C Shields. Dr. and Mrs. John B. Frisbee hosted a dinner for ten at 1012 West Platinum Street. Father serving is in the Aleutians. Mrs. Spratt is the former Miss Helen Frisbee.
Circle No 1 of the First Baptist church will meet at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the home of Mrs F W Sheets 824 Diamond street. Mrs Camilla Cragwick will lead the devotions and Mrs Earl Doney will be in charge of the mission study.
Mrs William Berry along with her children Carolyn and Sandra arrive from Los Angeles to stay with her parents Mr and Mrs Arthur Lehwalder at 2105 Oregon and with Mr William Berry and Mrs Berry at 712 West Park. Mr Berry plans to join August 1 for a few weeks in the city.
The Women’s Society of Christian Service of Trinity Methodist Church will meet Wednesday at 1 30 PM in the church. A no host luncheon will be served.
Mrs. Thomas R. Featherly returned to her home at 125 North Excelsior Avenue after a several week visit in New York and other eastern cities.
Mrs Mary E O Rourke Mrs P J Brophy and Miss Marie O Rourke spent Sunday in Anaconda as guests of friends.
Residents host a birthday dinner at a Twin Bridges ranch honoring W F DesChene. Card club, auxiliary meetings, baptisms, garden club, and a September vacation plans are announced along with a South Side Progressive Club meeting and season finale social.
Mrs. F. A. Linforth has returned from Swan Lake where she was the guest of Mr. and Mrs. John E. Corette at their summer residence.
Rufina Kirkpatrick a 1a tory technician at St Peter Hospital in Helena spent the end with her parents Mr and Mrs Joseph A Kirkpatrick 116 West Platinum Street.
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