This Week In History - March 16
 | 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
March 16
1939
“Local Briefs”
Crews are still at work clearing the wreck that occurred on the N.P. near Winston Saturday when thirteen cars were derailed. Several of the train crew were injured. A defective rail was said to be the cause.
Little Trenna Lee Hollaway of Boulder was brought over today by her parents so she could attend the birthday party of her cousin, Peggy Graveley.
Miss Grace Lynch has resigned as office clerk for the Broadwater Creamery which became effective on Wednesday. Miss Margaret Dixon has been working under the guidance of Miss Lynch this week preparatory to the taking over the position.
1950
“Aunt Jemima Comes to Town”
Aunt Jemima of pancake fame will be at the Lundy’s Market Saturday form approximately 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. to prepare mouth-watering pancakes in her demonstration. Almost a legendary figure, the original Aunt Jemima was a cook at Higbee’s Landing in the south, so the story goes. Even in those days the fame of Colonel Higbee’s cook spread far and wide. Guests flocked to the home of her master to taste the delicacy for which Aunt Jemima was famous.
That delicacy was pancakes, light, fluffy and golden brown, which the smiling Aunt Jemima prepared herself in the great kitchen. Invariably the delighted guests would try to induce their own cooks to make pancakes as good as Aunt Jemima’s. But no one ever was able to match their fluffy mouth-watering goodness – so closely did Aunt Jemima guard her secret recipe.
Aunt Jemima’s famous recipe has been preserved and made a available to everyone through the distributing facilities of the Quaker Oats company, makers of Aunt Jemima’s Ready-Mix for Pancakes and Ready-Mix for Buckwheat.
1961
“Radersburg News”
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Bottler came over from Townsend as luncheon guests of Mrs. Mary Grandchamp on Wednesday. They called on Mrs. Wayne miller for a few minutes the same day. They came over again on Monday and brought some of their personal effects back home, in anticipation of being able to move back to Radersburg.
Devon Miller spent Saturday and Sunday at the Riverside Ranch visiting Lennie Harris
Jerry Williams, nephew of John and Bill Williams, was in the Radersburg area Sunday visiting relatives.
Mrs. Clark, teacher at the Crow Creek school, has moved into the Jinks Bomar house here in Radersburg for the rest of the school year.
Susan Webb, Rita Castleberry, and Janie Williams, all of Radersburg school, were in Townsend Saturday in connection with their 4-H work. The girls have worked hard on the money making project to help send their delegate to the 4-H Congress.
Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parks of Helena were visitors at the home of her mother and brother, Mrs. Minnie Holdaway and Bill.
Mrs. Jack Ralls and Terri were Bozeman visitors Monday.
Mrs. Johnny Ragen visited at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Williams.
1967
“Local Skiers to Race at King’s Hill”
Seven members of the Grass Mountain Ski Club will race this weekend at King’s Hill in the Northern division Novice Midget Slalom and Downhill Championships.
This meet is being sponsored by the Great Falls Ski Club.
Those who will take the trip with their coach, Allan Lundborg, are Eddie and Robbie Ulmer, Carl Sherwood, Tom Parry, Scott Davis, Penny Massa and Tommy Ragen. To be able to enter this meet, the contestants must be a member of the United States Ski Association (USSA) and a member of a club which also belongs to the association. This is the first year that Grass Mountain Ski Club has joined the USSA.
1978
“CowBelle Beef Cook-off’
The annual CowBelle Beef Cook-off was held Saturday, March 11 in the Home Ec room at the high school in Townsend.
Trish Berberet won 1st place and $25 for her recipe on “Sweet & Sour Meatballs”.
Second place for “Hamburger Stroganof” and $15 went to Jorja Hensley.
Stacey Stucky with her recipe for “Shipwreck Stew” captured 3rd place and $10.
There was a tie in points for 4th place between Ruth Johnson and Neena Plymale. Ruth entered “Stuffed Hamburger Roll” and Neena entered “Mock Pizza”. The 4th place winners were each awarded CowBelle Stationery.
Judges of the event were Marie Romo, Pauline Webb and Gudrun Hensley.
The purpose of the Beef Cook Off is to promote Montana’s Beef Industry.
Trish and her winnign entry will now advance to the District Beef Cook-off to be held in Dillon in April.
The CowBelles wish to thank Miss Tripp, local Home Ec teacher, for all the work and time she contributed to this event; also thanks to contestants, parents, judges and guests for helping make our Beef Cook-off a success.
Sweet & Sour Meatballs
1 pkg. onion soup; 1 small onion; 1 ¼ cups warm water; 2 pounds ground beef; 1 cup beef broth; ¼ cup vinegar; 1 tsp. soy sauce; 1 can (15 ½ oz.) pineapple chunks, drained (reserve the juice); 1 tablespoon cornstarch; 1 green pepper, cut into chunks; ¼ cup brown sugar
In a large bowl, combine soup with water. Add beef, mix thoroughly. Shape into meatballs. In skillet, cook meatballs. Add broth, vinegar, soy sauce, and reserved liquid blended with brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir until sauce is slightly thickened. Add pineapple and green pepper. Simmer covered ten minutes. Serve over rice. Makes about eight servings.-
