This Week In History - March 9
 | 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 9
1939
“Eddie D’Arcy Gets Basketball Honors for Past Season”
Yesterday afternoon the lettermen of the past basketball season at Broadwater high school met for the purpose of choosing an honorary captain for the year. This honor fell to Eddie D’Arcy, senior. Eddie has been the sparkplug of the team all year, being an expert floorman and passer as well as a high scorer.
Those who won monograms for this year on the court are: Captain Eddie D’Arcy and Bill Ridgeway, seniors; Bill Weed, Willis Smith, Bob Moudree, Bud Clark and Howard Shearer, juniors; and Fred Plymale, sophomore. Maurice Guffey, Ross Bigler and Jerry Williams were awarded a manager’s letter for their fine work in this department.
At the beginning of the basketball season the coach offered a prize to the player who made the most assists. By this is meant passing the ball to a teammate, who was thus able to score. In addition to winning the captaincy, Eddie D’Arcy likewise won this coveted prize. A sterling silver basketball trophy is to be awarded Captain D’Arcy for winning this honor.
In making a resume for the past season for the Bulldogs, it suffices to say that they were an “in and out” team. They won nine games and lost 12, most of their losses being by close scores. At times the green, inexperienced team showed real flashes of championship basketball, but they were not consistent. Broadwater scored 563 points to their opponents’ 578, or an average of 26.8 pints per game as against 27.5 for their opponents. This clearly shows that the Bulldogs were constant threats to their opponents. It is likewise pleasing to note that six of the eight lettermen have one or two more years of competition, which should assure Broadwater a good team next year.
Besides the returning lettermen, Broadwater will have the following promising material for 1939-40: Junior McLane, Ben Sautter, Bill Duede, Jerry Williams, Dennis Gray, Maurice Guffey and Jack O’Hearn Freshmen; George Gabisch, Kenneth Shearer, Bill Franklin, Walter Riley. Bob Houck, Sophomores; and Robbie Mongrain, Junior.
1950
“Townsend Shorts”
Mickey Anders, son of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Anders, who was eight years old March 1, was honor guest at a birthday surprise party given at the home of his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. L.J. Anders. Games were enjoyed and refreshments were served from the table centered with a merry-go-round birthday cake with eight lighted candles surrounded by circus favors and place cards. Guests were Vicky Borg, Wayne Shearer, David and Judy Olsen, Allan Lundborg, Eddie and Richard Etzwiler.
Mrs. Chas. Mahoney and daughter, Charlene, spent Saturday in Helena visiting Mrs. Mahoney’s daughter Mr. and Mrs. Charles West and family and attending a birthday party for Kerry Sue West.
1961
“Winston News”
Pat Fischer of Townsend was a house guest for the weekend of Judy Hogen.
Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Davies left Thursday for a visit in San Diego with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Parsons. Allan and his grandmother, Mrs. Fred Davies, are holding down the ranch while they are gone.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Baum and Dannie and Mr. and Mrs. Ned George spent Saturday with the Filsons.
Mrs. Doris Stipe and small son of Moise are visiting her mother Mrs. Lulu Hagbom.
Joe Clark’s nephew, Albert Clark, is giving Joe a hand with the ranch work these days.
1967
“Crow Creek News”
Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Bieber and family of Columbia Falls were weekend guests of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bieber and family.
David Williams, Grandie Hunsaker and Brad Dundas enjoyed camping Friday and Saturday at Moose Creek. They went with Scouts from Townsend.
Mr. and Mrs. Junior Lewis were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Lewis and Doris.
Miss Sharon Kolberg enjoyed visiting her new nephew and her sister, Mrs. Duane Anderson, in Bozeman Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Dundas, Terrie, Patricia and Robbie visited Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Jim Dundas and family and Mrs. Patty Conkright and Jim in Three Forks.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Webb and family were Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Keith Valentine.
1978
“Fashion Fiesta is Saturday”
A special viewing treat is in store for all; the Fashion Fiesta is coming this Saturday at the Holy Cross Youth Center. A traditional Vera Cruz regional wedding costume, which won second place at the annual Costume Ball of the Fashion Designer Institute of Los Angeles, will be modeled here by Marilyn Buckley. Made by Bertha Rivers, the snowy white skirt features a ruffled taffeta underskirt with chiffon overskirt, accented with approximately 75 yards of white lace. A mantilla-type shawl and brocade and lace black apron embroidered with roses complete the costume. Roses worn in the hair and fastening the shawl, and a black lace fan are the only accessories.
Modeling will be Sharon Lienemann, Sue Toney, Joyce Lane, Judy Slifka, Jane Damuth, Betty Dinsdale, Linda Rhyneer, Jeanne Kieckbusch, Debbie Obert, Helen Obert, Vicki Welch, Barbara Shaffer, Linda Campbell, Susan Hooks, Grace Berberet, Denise Moudree, Dawn Doane, Grant Obert, Keith Kirscher, Jim Holland, Jan Nelson, Denise Marks, Joanne Slifka, Debbie Buckley, Rhonda Levengood, Colleen and Kati DeVaney, Ellen McGonigal, Melony Robbing, Jerry Olsen.
Buffet salad luncheon will begin promptly at 1 p.m., with the show commencing shortly thereafter.
