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This Week In History
 | Author:
Linda Huth, Broadwater County Museum 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
August 7
1902
“Local News”
The Bell Telephone company are arranging to put in their instruments in town. They have a force of men putting four wires between here and Helena, also a force preparing the poles for use in town and on the line to Toston via the main county road. The line will be in operation as soon as the work can be done.
Mrs. J.G. VanVoast wishes to announce that she has some excellent views of the Indian Creek or Hassel Canyon, Hellgate canyon and Avalanche. Those who admire fine work will not fail to see them.
The Misses Mabel and Mildred McKnight are the proud possessors of a new bicycle.
W.K. Mayne, who went to Hunter’s Hot Springs last week, returned on Tuesday evening, feeling much relieved from the rheumatism he has been troubled with.
1941
“Local News”
Bill Ridgeway and Bob Mongrain were accompanied to West Yellowstone today by Mr. and Mrs. Chas. Mongrain. They had been home on a furlough and will return to join their encampment in Yellowstone Park, where they are stationed for a short time only.
Mrs. J.S. Connors and Gene and Mary and Dr. and Mrs. McKillican motored to Boulder Sunday where Mrs. Connors visited some old-time friends. Mrs. Connors and her late husband spent several years of their married life at Basin and were well acquainted in Boulder.
Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schneider and two children have moved to Helena where Mr. Schnieder has employment. They have been visiting at the home of Mrs. Schnieder’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. Louie Green.
Eleanor Olsen celebrated her 6th birthday anniversary in a big way Saturday. What with many little guests to help make the occasion a gay one, the big birthday cake and balloon favors, the party given in the afternoon was a huge success.
Those present were Paty Nash, Bobby Bayles, Donald McCarthy, Karen Cheney, Donna Blake, Harriet Anderson, Marjorie Ward, Dickey Schriener, David Olsen, Donna Rae Anderson, Phlyllis Kieckbusch, Shirley, Laura Lee and Donna Wallace, Carol Sutherland, Shirley Dawson, Bruce Johnson, Delores Schreiner, Charlene Mahony, Kitty Kelly, John and Vivian Graveley.
1958
“Toston Briefs”
“Accordion Recital”
The accordion Recital, directed by James Konen, which was held last Sunday in the White Beaver Hall, was very well attended. The program was as follows: “Our First Overture” and “Jeannie’s Waltz” by Arnie Kolberg, Dick Berberet, Bob Flynn, Ed Spatzierath, Jean Greaves and Judy Bequette; “Barbara Polka: and “Alabama Jubilee” by Linda Moudree; “Liechsteiner Polka” and “Remembering You” by Jean Greaves; “Jenny Lind Polka” and “Over the Waves” by Dick Berberet; “Colonel Bogey March” by Marge Davis, Carol Beyers, Linda Moudree, Jean Greaves, Judy Bequette and Shirley Flynn; “Home on the Range” and “Whispering Hope” by Bob Flynn; “Barbara Polka” and “Let Me Go Lover” by Arnie Kolberg; “Turkey in the Straw” by Margie Davis and Carol Beyers; “Hop Scotch Schottisch” and “Rhythm in My Accordion” by Ed Spatzierath; “Empty Arms” and “Clarinet Polka” by Margie Davis; “Nola” and “Under the Double Eagle” by Carol Beyers; “Frankie and Johnnie” and “Spring Polka” by Judy Berquette; “Bicycle Built for Two” and “Two Guitars” by Shirley Flynn; “Youth to the For March” by the entire group.
After the recital cake and punch were served and the audience was presented with a few selections by James Konen and Dan Konen.
1975
“East of Townsend” News
Kristine Toombs and Krista Swenson are attending the L.D.S. girls camp near Livingston this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Olsen and Mr. and Mrs. Terry Carmody attended the last Chance Stampede in Helena Sunday evening.
Mr. and Mrs. Doug Christie, Betti and Sally spent a couple of days attending the State Fair at Great Falls and visited with Mr. and Mrs. Bill Flechsenhar and Heather at Cascade.
Nora Guffey of Bozeman spent the weekend with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Guffey.
Mrs. P.J. Van Meter of Clancy visited Saturday at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Marks.
Mrs. Ed Neild spent the weekend in Dillon with her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Monty Hankinson and family.
Joann Shindoll hosted a going away party for Betty Lau Monday evening. Betty will be leaving Friday for New York where she will be attending high school this year. Attending were Vicki Rauser and Kathy Kimpton.
