Celebrating History: Lots in the society columns

by Emily Mayer

One of the fun things about reading the newspapers from 100 years ago are the gatherings included in the society column. These gatherings let us know what our ancestors were doing, what they thought was important, and how they lived their lives. This week 100 years ago, there were several parties with a St. Patrick’s Day theme. This article was published in the March 16, 1924, edition of the Havre Daily Promoter:

NOBLE GRAND CIRCLE MEETS

The Past Noble Grand’s circle met at the home of Mrs. Ruby Dexter Thursday evening.

After the business of the meeting was disposed of the membe...