Yesterday's Memories

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2012

Bourgault Industries has recognized Farm Equipment Sales as the recipient of its "Highest Customer Service Award" for the year of 2011-12 in the Western USA territory. Farm Equipment Sales represents the Bourgault Air Seeding Line out of their Glasgow, Plentywood, Culbertson, and Circle locations.

The Glasgow School Board has voted to accept the recommendation of its Building Committee and put grades K through 5 in a New Irle School building. East Side School will be for grades 6 through 8 and the High School will be 9 through 12.

The Glasgow High School Speech and Drama Team hosted the Glasgow Invitational Meet on Saturday and came away with two trophies: Class B Drama and Speech trophies.

25 Years Ago

Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997

The Police Commission urges the Glasgow City Council Monday night to hire a new police officer and a chief of police without delay. Mike Mitchell, a member of the commission, said resignations have brought the Police Department down to six men, two officers short.

Something exciting is happening in Glasgow! Nationally, teenagers have a bad reputation, but 43 Glasgow High School students are out to prove that teens can be good role models, serve the community, and have good time with elementary kids. The Big Pup/Little Pup Program is on its way in Glasgow, beginning its fourth year.

Kami Malnaa was honored this week when she was named to the Great Falls Tribune All- State girls' basketball team. This is the 11th annual all-class team that the Tribune has picked.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, Dec. 21, 1972

The U.S. Air Force's T-29, the military version of the twin engined 340 Convair, that squatted on the apron at the Glasgow International airport for nearly two weeks-- stopped first by winter and then a fuel cell leak-- departed for warmer climates last Saturday.

David H. McIntyre, of Glasgow, has accepted the competitive nomination to the United States Air Force Academy for entrance in July, 1973, according to a telegram from Sen. Mike Mansfield. McIntyre will compete with other Montana candidates for one of the appointments.

Discussion focused on a request to eliminate study halls for seniors and a proposal for a hot lunch program at the North Star school at Glasgow Air Force Base at last week's meeting of the board of trustees, district 1 and 1A, in the junior high school building.

Glasgow's newest business establishment is Dan Oakland's Montana TV and Appliance store. Located in the former Strom's Carpet site next door to the state liquor store on Sixth Street South.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, Dec. 18, 1947

A phone call to the state highway patrol in Helena Tuesday brought word that no 1948 drivers' licenses will be available until next week, Mrs. Nora Mumford, country treasurer, reported. Licenses will be sold through the treasurer's office, and a demand for them already is developing, Mrs. Mumford said.

A copy of the program for the first county teachers' institute held in Valley County was found by Mrs. Maude Dillard while packing to move to Los Angeles. The institute was held Sept. 4 to 8, 1900, at the Glasgow school building, as planned by the county superintendent, Elsie M. Rutter, who was Mrs. Dillard's sister. The program includes classes in the teaching of various school subjects.

Prized possessions of H. R. Eacock of Glasgow are several rare relics of English Masonry. Mr. Eacock was a special guest of the 3-5-7 club in Fort Peck last week, where he displayed them. In recognition of his courtesy and interest, he was given an honorary membership in the club for the coming year.