This Week In History ‐ October 3
Author: Linda Huth, Broadwater County Museum Curator
“What Happened this Week in History”
Submitted by Linda Huth; Sponsored by: The Broadwater County Historical Society and the Cotter Foundation
October 3
1912
“Doings of a Week"
W.L. Cronk, A.C. Carson and Rev. Elliott left town Wednesday morning on a few days hunting trip for the feathery tribe, and at the same time enjoy a little camping experience.
Sheriff Doggett was one mad man Tuesday night. And at that he had a right to get mad if he wanted to. Hereafter, he ought to lock the door of the courthouse on all political assemblages and throw the key in the well.
Some unregenerate cuss broke into Hayses' meat shop Saturday night and lifted a few dollars in loose change left in the register. The same performance was repeated at the D'Arcy store. The poor devil is probably trying to gather in a few dollars in anticipation that Woodrow Wilson may be the next president.
1940
“Canton News"
Miss Francis Weiferich who has been spending the past two weeks with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Weiferich, and family departed Monday morning to resume her duties in Helena, where she has employment.
Eddie Daniels, who is registered in Montana State College as a freshman, came down to Winston Saturday evening to assist his father, Ed Daniels, and sister, Miss Lillian, with the music for the dance.
Mr. Joe Kirscher of M.S. College, freshman, and brother, Ralph Kirscher, spent the week end at the home of their parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.G. Kirscher.
Miss Thelma Belville, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Belville of Confederate Creek and Miss Rose Sanz, daughter of Mr. Joe Sanz of Confederate Gulch, departed on Monday morning to attend school at Havre, Montana. Miss Belville will attend the Business department and Miss Sanz will take the normal course, she won high honors when she graduated from Broadwater County High School in May 1940 and won a scholarship in Bozeman during high school week there.
1968
“Injured Soldier Recuperating in Thailand Hospital"
Word has been received by Mrs. Robert Clement of Tiburon, Calif., formerly of Townsend, that her brother, Lt. Peter Nash, who was injured in Vietnam Sept. 20, is considered out of danger and is recuperating in a U.S.A.F. hospital in Thailand.
Nash suffered a fractured leg, fractured vertebrae and internal injuries when his plane went down following a routine mission.
He was treated immediately at a field hospital, but has been transferred to an Air Force hospital now.
"Who is Where in the Armed Forces"
Pfc. Mike Broderick is home on a 20-day furlough visiting his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Herb Jepson and family. Mike has been stationed at Camp LaJeune, N. Carolina, and will report Oct. 24 to Camp Pendleton, Calif. for a short while before being shipped to Vietnam.
Lt. Ted Flynn, who is in the Air Force stationed in Illinois, underwent surgery today (Thursday) in the base hospital.
1996
“Award Winning Educator Remembers Local Roots"
Bruce Whitehead, principal at Lower Grade Hellgate School in Missoula, in part, attributes his Townsend education and upbringing for being chosen to receive the 1996 Milken Family Foundation National Educator Award last Friday.
In a special, unscheduled school assembly, Whitehead was met by State Superintendent, Nancy Keenan, who announced the honor with its unrestricted $25,000 cash award.
"I applaud Bruce Whitehead for his dedication to the quality education of Missoula students," Keenen said. "It is only appropriate that I make this announcement in the environment in which he makes so many contributions.
Whitehead was one of three Montana educators chosen for the award. Candidates cannot be nominated, nor can they apply for the award themselves. Montana candidates for the honor were identified by the State Office of Public Instruction based on their commitments to excellence, abilities to motivate students, innovations in curricula, and success in attracting and supporting quality teachers.
"It is my belief that many of the positive things that happen to us throughout our lifetime are a direct result of our past experiences, as well as our roots," Whitehead said. "To me, receiving this award is a reflection of the wonderful experiences I received while growing up and going to school in Townsend. Teachers such as Leona Plymale, Helen Bucy and John Ryan - to name only a few - made a difference in my life as well as the lives of hundreds of other students."
The Milken Family Foundations are private philanthropic institutions whose purpose is to discover and advance inventive ways to build programs in education, health care, helping disadvantaged people, and communities.
