Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
Serving Proudly As The Voice Of Valley County Since 1913
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I must have pulled a Rip Van Winkle! It is hard to realize that it has been almost 40 years since I became involved with the Pioneer Museum. It has been a wonderful experience. About 1977 or so, Irma McInerney and Gladys Silk approached me about becoming part of the Historical Society. Having always had a love of history, it sounded like a good fit for me. A little bit of background on the museum. The Diamond Jubilee of the county we all celebrated in 1962 was when the people became aware of the need for a museum in Valley County. One of the...
Before you make any decisions about renaming the Irle School, you need to learn more about Mr. R. L. Irle. Mr R.L. Irle came to Glasgow in 1929, I believe. Just in time for the beginning of three crisis to strike Valley County, Montana, and the entire world. In 1929 the "Roaring 20's" were coming to an end. We were headed into the greatest Depression to ever hit this country. Money was literally not worth the paper it was printed on. Farmers, ranchers, businesses were all going down. This Great...
Dear Editor: I have been following the discussion of the cemetery issue regarding monuments in the news but I have never heard what they intend to do about a problem with flat stones. And yes, they can be a large problem. I understand that for maintenance purposes on the part of those who care for our Highland Cemetery, it may make their job easier. But as nice as it is to mow right over the sites of these graves, there is debris left behind by the mowing – grass clippings - and then dirt blows in and the rain and snow will plaster them r...
Well, I’m not sure what all is new. However, I can tell you what is new at the Pioneer Museum in Glasgow right now. This summer a special attraction will be the William Standing Art Collection, which is on display for all of you to visit. William Standing done wonderful work – some with a great sense of humor. Also on loan at this time from Gene Etchart is the bullet that killed the Pigeon Toed Kid when he was shot by Hugh Calderwood, a deputy sheriff. This was in the days before this corner of Montana had been tamed. The Pigeon Toed Kid was...
