This Day In History - April 18
 | 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
April 18
1912
“Doings of a Week”
Nearly all of the buildings on the Riverside Ranch in this county are reported to have been destroyed by fire the middle part of last week.
Thos. Dixon returned Thursday from a trip to California, where he spent the winter for the benefit of his health.
Chester Pool and Bob Hudnall journeyed down to Toston the other night to a dance. And more than that it is currently reported that they had a few maiden hearts fluttering while they were on the scene. This is only a report, however, and the Opinion wouldn’t for the sun, moon and stars give anything away to cause trouble at home.
The city water system, which include bath and toilet, is being installed this week in the homes of Mayor Faltermeyer, Dan McCarthy, H. Geehan, Arthur Sholes and Chas. Henry. The homes of those mentioned will have all the advantages of a modern home when completed. There are, perhaps, others whom the Opinion man failed to nose out on this proposition.
1940
“Four More Boys Can Yet Enroll in April CCC Call”
If more boys realized the splendid training and advantages in store for them, they would ask to join the CCC forces, said Nora Cummings, case worker for Broadwater County, today. There is yet a chance to get in on the April call. Four boys can yet enroll before the quota is filled, she said. Two boys, Clifford Gillespie and Clare Drummond have joined in this allotment and four more can join. The deadline for enrollment is April 20th.
Broadwater boys taking advantage of the training are: Max Sorensen, who is at home this week enjoying a furlough; Thos. Ellis, John Akin, Herman Wright, Joe Hensley, Floyd Shoemaker, Maurice Smith, Arthur Smith, David Chamberlain and the two new recruits. Jim. Gillogly is also home on a furlough, making a total of 12.
Mr. and Mrs. John Sorensen returned from Alberton last week where they had attended Parents’ Day at the CCC camp and were accompanied home by their son. They were very much impressed by the orderliness and apparent fine training all of the enrollees were receiving.
1968
“Four to Attend High School Week”
Two Seniors, Loralee Flynn and Barbara Berberet, and two juniors, Rod Kitto and Tim Ragen, will attend high school week at Montana State University, Bozeman, Thursday through next week, April 24-27. They will be accompanied by Supt. John McLellan.
Approximately 600 students from high schools over the state will participate in the meeting, competing for scholarships and awards.
“Van Meter to Indiana State”
James Van Meter, English and social studies instructor at Helena Junior High School, has been accepted at Indiana State University at Terre Haute, Ind., for a year devoted to study of counseling and guidance work. He will receive a Master of Science degree in August of 1969. He is a native of Townsend, a graduate of Carroll College and lives with his wife and children in Clancy.
“Radersburg News” by Mrs. Ida Sitton”
Allan Smith of Missoula spent the Easter weekend with his father, Oppie Smith, and grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Albert Smith.
Easter dinner guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ralls were Steve and Tops Ralls and Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Eaton and family, all of Helena.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Harris of Helena were Easter dinner guests of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Harris and family.
Mr. and Mrs. Art Sitton and Sue, Dennis Sitton, Miss Leslie Anderson and Mrs. Ronald (Sandra) White and four children were Easter dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Slifka in Toston.
Mrs. John Ragen and Mrs. John Williams were Helena business callers Monday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Harris took their son, Bill, to Helena Thursday where he took a plane for Fort Lewis, Wash. Bill will receive his discharge from the Army. His brother, Paul Harris, is also stationed at Fort Lewis.
Tom Williams, who attends Northern Montana College in Havre, spent the Easter weekend at home.
1996
“Around Town News” by Mary Pat Martin
Saturday Edith Alex hosted a turkey dinner for Tex and Yvonne Pate, Dan Pate, Terri Grusby and Rod and Donna Copenhaver, Winston, following the auction at Rausers’.
Missy and John Rauser hosted a birthday party April 11 for daughter, Magdelyn’s, first birthday. Guests were grandparents, Jill Menard and Ann and Wally Rauser; great grandmother, Francis Etzwiler; and her sisters, Rachelle and Samantha.
Thursday evening Joan Nieting hosted the Creative Homemakers. Members attending were Lavay Johnson, Doreen Sautter, Judy Wright, Barbara Shaffer, Shirley Helmick, Dona Mostad, Felicia Head and Anita Kearns. The ladies enjoyed an evening of working on stained glass.
Wednesday Doreen Sautter attended a tree board meeting at City Hall with Iwy Obegewitch, Helen Burmaster, Leo Kleffner, Virginia Knerr and Linda Southall.
