This Week In History Nov 10
 | 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”
November 10
1938
“Seniors Lay Plans for Annual Hop”
The senior class of Broadwater County High School is busy completing plans for their annual Senior Hop which is to take place Saturday, Nov. 19 at the high school gymnasium.
An original decorating scheme is being carried out which will be very colorful and attractive. The entire senior class will endeavor to make this the outstanding dance of the year and will feature the march as the opening of their social ball at 10 o’clock. Roy Williams’ band of Livingston has been selected to furnish the music for the much looked forward to affair.
A decoration committee has been appointed as follows: Dorothy Blakely, chairman; Loraine Hancock, Marylin Clark, Bill Ridgeway and Kenneth Biggs.
Marylin Clark, Loraine Hancock, Janita Bond and Vernita Bond comprise the punch committee, which was appointed by Florence Pennington, class vice president. Kenneth Biggs was appointed business manager.
1949
“Former Townsend Young Woman to be Heard Over Radio”
Miss Dale Cook, talented whistler, will be heard over the radio from the Spokane station at 5:30 Saturday evening.
Miss Cook is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jess Cook of Townsend and at present is instructor in the Kinman College in Spokane.
“Townsend Artist Paints Picture to Swell Chas. Russell Memorial Fund”
Dr. D.S. Buisson whose Indian heads have become quite famous here and among others away, has donated a beautiful painting which will be used to earn funds so that Broadwater County may have a part in swelling the Russell Memorial fund to keep the collection of Russell pictures in Montana.
Several months ago a committee was incorporated in Montana to purchase the Russell collection now on display in The Mint in Great Falls. There had been a bid for the collection from outsiders and those who own the collection offered it to the State of Montana for less money, so that the collection could be kept in the state. The organization known as the Charles Russell Memorial Committee are gradually swelling their funds with a hope of reaching the $125,000 mark. To do this they offer memberships to anyone who cares to join in the $10, $100 or $1000 memberships. For each membership a remembrance is given in the form of a reproduction of Russell’s famous painting, said to be his favorite, “The Holdup”, a plaster steer’s head, a replica of the original in The Mint collection, and a bronze buffalo, also a reproduction.
The goal of the Broadwater County committee from the Library Board, the sponsoring group is $100. The small steer head will be placed in the local library and the money sent to the Russell Memorial committee as a small part in raising the needed amount.
Dr. Buisson was a friend of the late Charles Russell and had seen him at work and from an artist’s eye recognized his great ability as an artist. He is one of the most enthusiastic Russell admirers in the county and seemed more than delighted to take the leading part in the Broadwater County project. His picture is on display in this office.
The cooperation of the Federation of Women’s Clubs is being sought by the Library Board in putting on the ticket selling project on the Buisson painting.
The painting is of a Navajo mother and her little child. The colors are rich and the study most interesting. Anyone would covet it as a possession.
1955
“Dr. and Mrs. Nash entertain Governor and Party at Dinner”
Dr. and Mrs. Frank P. Nash entertained Governor Hugo Aronson and Mrs. Aronson and the Governor’s personal staff at dinner last Wednesday evening. Among others attending were Mr. and Mrs. Pat F. Hooks and Mr. and Mrs. Hubert White and Barry White of Townsend.
The dinner was served buffet and the Governor sat for the meal with Jack Nash and Barry White, who entertained the Chief Executive on stories of hunting and fishing, all three having the sports in common. After dinner Governor Aronson accompanied Dr. Nash on a tour of inspection of the Tri-county clinic and Broadwater Hospital.
1966
“Quarterback Club to Entertain Teem & Coach Gillespie”
The Quarterback Club at Helena is entertaining Coach Jack Gillespie and his football squad next Monday evening. Gillespie is a Helena boy and has many friends and fans from that area. He was a star football player at Helena.
Films of football games will be shown, including some of the Bulldog games.
“Mrs. Hazel Holling Has Three Sons in the Armed Forces”
Mrs. Hazel Holling of Townsend is the mother of three sons doing duty in the service of their country. Also Gene Holling, a grandson, who made his home here with his grandmother, is on active duty.
Donald is now stationed in Newfoundland and has been in the Navy 18 years. He attended Broadwater County High School.
Gerald has been in the Air Force 15 years and is now stationed at Misawa, Japan. He is on a three-year tour of duty in Japan and has one and one-half years to complete. Gerald is a graduate of Broadwater County High School, class of 1953.
Larry has been in the Air force five years and is presently stationed at Fortuna Air Force Base, North Dakota.
Gene, a grandson, who lived with his grandmother until he was a freshman in high school, is in the regular army and has been stationed in Germany for the past three years. He is a graduate of Raymond, Washington high school, class of 1963.
Two other sons also were in the service. Charles, of Townsend, was in the Air Force. He now lives in Townsend and works for Montana Power Co.
Bing served eight years in the Army Reserves. He is a graduate of Carroll College in Helena and presently works at the K-G Men’s store.
