This Week In History - February 27
Author: Linda Huth, Broadwater County Musuem Curator
“What Happened this Week in History”
Submitted by Linda Huth; Sponsored by: The Broadwater County Historical Society and the Cotter Foundation
February 27
1941
“Bobette Beauty Solon Has New Manager”
Miss Doris Whaley, daughter of Mrs. John Whaley of Townsend has taken over the management of the Bobette Beauty Solon. Miss Whaley commenced her work on Monday of this week and Miss Mary Jane Houde who had been taking charge of the shop left for her home in Shelby where she will be with her mother who is convalescing following an operation.
Miss Whaley is a trained operator, having received her work in Helena and for the past several months has been taking a vacation owning to her health. She says she will run the shop much along the same lines as her predecessors but intends to make a few changes for her own convenience and those of her patrons.
1958
“Local News”
“Card of Thanks”
We wish to thank all who have been so cooperative during our move to the new store, especially do we thank DeVon Domer, Laird Plymale, Lyle Chamberlain and Jack Huth who volunteered in helping move tables, and Tony Francisco for lending us his truck. -Mr. and Mrs. Earl Fryhling
“Brownie Troop No. 2”
On February 18, we made puppets. After we were through we sang our goodnight song and went home.
On Feb. 25 we made get well cards for Marie Kirscher. Before we did that we had treats which were brought by Barbara Gabisch. -Trudi Bucy, reporter
“Girl Scouts”
We met February 20th with Mrs. Rains with all Brownies present. Refreshments were brought by Laura LeMire.
We read “Manners Can be Fun” and learned to set a table.
We decided to go on a penny hike at the next meeting. -Nancy Fryhling, reporter
“Blue Ribbon 4-H Club”
The fifth meeting of the Blue Ribbon 4-H club was held Feb. 12.
The club decided to get three blankets for the old folks’ home and to try to find some furniture for the home.
We discussed the 4-H judging tour and means of transportation to it.
We decided to have our annual bake sale March 1 at Gambles. The time will be 1:30.
Lunch was served by Mrs. Hunsaker. -Dick Berberet, reporter.
1975
“Teacher Profiles”
Beverly Sample chose teaching because it is just about the most important job in the world today and because she likes kids. She feels that in the past, our whole economy has been based on an increasing population and use of natural resources, now we have come to realize that this can’t go on. “We are on a spaceship,” Mrs. Sample says, “with all the limitations this implies, and we have to completely change our thinking. And what does this leave but education?”
Mrs. Sample, who is in her 10th year of teaching, nine of them in Broadwater County, likes the lower grades (she teaches the second) because they are so enthusiastic and so honest. “They haven’t yet learned to tell you what they think you want to hear,” she says, “and you had better not ask a question unless you want an honest answer, because that is what you are going to get.”
The Butte native, who received her degree from Western, says it is a very gratifying experience to “see the lights come on” in a youngster’s eyes when they suddenly realize they have learned something. She does not believe in having them compete against one another, but has each compete against himself, trying to better his previous work. “It is a thrill to see them so thrilled when they have excelled at something that formerly gave them trouble,” she enthused.
One of the most amusing experiences which she recalls occurred the year that each child’s favorite saying was “I don’t get it”. She heard this until she was almost ill and tried to correct them, one day telling a young fellow who said, “I don’t get it”. “No, I don’t understand,” He replied, “I don’t understand either.”
1997
“Around Town News”
Saturday Helen Burmaster, Pearl Vestre, Sig Wood, Maxine Reoh and Helen Irey were guests at the home of Irene Nielsen.
Lonnie and Deena Gobbs hosted a party last week honoring son, Lane, on his ninth birthday. Guests were Tory Gillespie, Andrew Sanderson, Nathan Cox, Jessica Nygard, Brittany Urich, J.R. and Charity Middlemas, Casey Gobbs, Betty and Ray Horne, Karen Horne and Vallerie and Dave Middlemas.
Wednesday, Ruth Zimmerman and Doreen Sautter attended the Women’s club meeting at Mildred Neild’s. Also attending were Helen Barrow, Helen Burmaster, Anna Plymale, Rene Dagnall, Lillian McCammon, Helen Irey, Helen Kleffner, Ione Schwisow, Clara Davis, Ruth Vlaseg, Barbara Teller, Mary Oleson, Neila Neilson.
Thursday evening the Creative Homemakers met at Elaine Vogel’s. Attending were Maxine Reoh, Donna Mostad, Felcia Head, Shirley Helmick, Judy Wright, Ruth Zimmerman, Doreen Sautter, Barbara Shaffer and Joan Neiting. Joan showed the ladies how to make raviolis.
