This week in History - Oct 19
 | Author:
Linda Huth, Broadwater County Musuem Curator
Linda Huth: MT43 News Board Member and Copy Editor |
“What Happened this Week in History”
Submitted by Linda Huth; Sponsored by: The Broadwater County Historical Society and The “Cotter Foundation”
October 19
1939
“Hot Lunches for School Children”
Dwight Lohn, junior administrative assistant of the Federal Commodities Corporation called at the grade school on Tuesday. He was interested in the hot lunch program that this school plans to sponsor. Under the plan proposed pupils who bring their lunches to school would have one hot dish each day at noon, according to T.M. Cheney, superintendent.
Commodities will be furnished free of charge, but the school must furnish seasoning, dishes, room space, heating and lighting. The cooking will be done by someone selected from the WPA lists.
Mr. Lohn suggested that those who were able to might make a small contribution to pay for spices and seasonings as well as a few needed utensils. It may not be necessary to make any changes if pupils furnish dishes and seasonings are furnished by the cook or the school, Mr. Cheney said.
1950
“Townsend Briefs”
Mary Gail Davis and daughter, Peggy, of Bozeman spent the week end in Townsend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. George Zimmerman.
Mrs. Anna Moudree, who has been visiting relatives in Minnesota for a few weeks returned to her home here Sunday.
Mike Gurnett visited relatives and friends here from Helena last Friday.
Senator and Mrs. H.J. Doggett and daughter, Judy, visited their twin sons, Jeff and Bill, at the University of Montana in Missoula last Saturday and took in the Montana-Washington football game. They were accompanied by Mr. and Mrs. Frank T. Hooks.
“Crow Creek News”
Miss Lucille Heeb of Bozeman visited from Wednesday until Friday at the home of her brother-in-law and sister, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kitto.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Conrad, in company with Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Mitchell of Toston, visited Sunday with friends in Wilsall
Mr. and Mrs. Enos Oyler and family of Manhattan spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Forrest Kitto.
Mrs. Charles Lampman and children, George and Karche, of Lewistown are guests this week at the parental W.E. Spangler home.
Mr. and Mrs. E.L. Hunsaker were business callers in Bozeman on Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kitto and son, Jerry, were Sunday dinner guests in Winston at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Davies.
1961
“Local News”
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Grimm spent Sunday in Harrison, guests of Mr. and Mrs. Al Olsen.
Mrs. Bud Davis visited in Denton with her mother, Mrs. Frank Knox, Saturday and Sunday. Mrs. Florence Davis accompanied her as far as Lewistown where she visited a daughter, Mrs. Evelyn Anderson and family.
Misses Binky and Diana Wallace of Stevensville visited relatives and friends in and near Townsend over the weekend.
Louis Green, proprietor of Green’s Super Market, went to Salt Lake City Tuesday to get a load of fresh vegetables.
John G. Plymale returned home Friday after spending three weeks at Spokane visiting his daughters, Mrs. George Shaw and Mrs. G.L. Madren and families.
“Blue Ribbon 4-H Club”
The Blue Ribbon -H club held their meeting October 11 at the home of the Berberets. We received our enrollment cards and then new officers were elected: Joel Flynn, president; George Harrigfeld, vice president; Jane Berberet, secretary; Susan Webb, reporter; Mike Harrigfeld, recreation leader; Judy Hunsaker, song leader. Our leaders lead led us in our new experiment material from the extension office in Bozeman. The meeting adjourned and refreshments were served by the hostess. Susan Web, reporter
“Winston Beavers 4-H Club”
The first meeting of the Winston Beavers 4-H club was called to order by Dennis Halm, president on October 6, at Halm’s at 8 p.m. There were 9 members and 7 visitors present. There were two new members.
New business consisted of the election of officers. They were as follows: Wayne Herrington, president; Ray Baum, vice president; Chris Cox, secretary; Mitzie Jones, recreation leader; Dennis Halm, song leader; Carol Wambolt, pledge leader; Darrell Baum, parliamentarian and historian; Cliff Cox, reporter
A committee of Wayne, Ray and Chris was appointed, with the leaders, to plan the schedule for the coming year.
The meeting was adjourned and the enrollment cards handed out,. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Halm. Cliff Cox, reporter
1967
“Rotarians Honor Mrs. Ruth Rice”
Townsend Rotary Club observed ladies’ night Monday with a dinner at the mint Café at 7:30, in lieu of their regular Tuesday night meeting. The dinner was to honor Mrs. Ruth Rice, proprietor of the Mint. Rotary has met there since 1946 and they are most appreciative of the courtesies extended during this time by Mrs. Rice and her late husband, Sam Rice.
D. D. Cooper and wife, of Helena, were also guests, and Mr. Cooper spoke on the subject, “A Look at Tomorrow’s Schools”. Cooper is executive secretary of the Montana Education Association and several years ago was superintendent of Broadwater County High School.
1978
“Plans Continue for Holy Cross Fall Festival”
Chairmen for the Holy Cross Fall festival have been announced this week by Linda Poe and Tammy Richtmyer, general chairladies.
The festival will be held Saturday, November 4 beginning at 2:00 p.m. at the Catholic Youth Center with dinner at 5:30 p.m.
The dinner chairmen are Kathy Armstrong and Midge Bucy assisted by Suellen Stagman and Sharon Ragen in the dining room and Mr. and Mrs. Clark Fowler for kitchen cleanup. Booth builders this year are Larry Sullivan, Loyd Poe and Gary Richtmyer. Don Lewis is in charge of general hall cleanup assisted by the altar boys.
Other committees include Mary Lou Meyer, M.C., for the evening; Mr. and Mrs. Arnold Woodring and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Duede, cashier; Charlotte Lewis and Betty Devaney, big raffle; Linda Johnson and Sharon Leineman, boy and girl raffle; Joye Meyer, silent auction; Lisa Jepson and Anita Kearns, publicity; children’s games, Mr. and Mrs. Alan Damuth and Chuck Harvey.
Afternoon booths include a plant table, Lynn Schaff and Pat Jersey; fancy work, Fern Kirley and Erma Horne; novelties, Loretta Ryan and Esther Dwyer; bake sale, Mary Nichols and Ruth Carlson; candy sale, Evelyn Richardson and Mary Pat Martin; farm produce, Grace Berberet; used books, Helen Obert; nearly new booth Anita Kearns; bean guess, Ann Kieckbusch.
Many others have been contacted by these various committees to help in making the Fall Festival an enjoyable day for all.
