Yesterday's Memories

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Graduate class of 2003, Cami Starr Collins recently finished her Ph.D. in plasma physics. She obtained that degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in December. The GHS graduate is now in post doctorate work studying nuclear fusion – and hoping to find a way to make the world a better place.

Glasgow Flower & Gifts owner Peggy Aakre was pretty excited to receive recognition from Great Northern Development Corporation (GNDC) as Business of the Year for 2013. Her business got a beautiful glass plaque and was registered to go to a small business conference in Butte. The conference, "Invest in Success," will take place on April 16 and 17. GNDC said that the shop received the honor because of their involvement and support for community organizations and functions.

The Cornwell Ranch of rural Glasgow is one of five winners of the coveted Montana Neighbor Award for 2014. The award is given annually to Montana landowners who exemplify the tradition of goodneighborliness, through community leadership, cooperation, top quality land stewardship and allowing neighborly recreational access.

The Porcupine Invitational was held this past weekend in Nashua as 19 junior high teams competed in what was less than ideal weather conditions. On the girls side of the events, Glasgow saw Emily Kolstad take first in the 200 with a time of 30.4 seconds. On the girls side, the Porcupines finished in seventh place on the day with a score of 31 points. Taylor Laumeyer was the lone first place finisher for Nashua as she took the top spot in both shot put and discus. Laumeyer had a mark of 29-04 in the shot put.

With a new season underway, the Glasgow Scottie softball team wasted little time to continue the type of play that they have been known for the past few seasons. The Scotties opened up the season against Miles City on April 10 with an impressive 7-1 victory. Shyla Bergtoll got the win for Glasgow going five innings and allowing only one hit while recording five strikeouts. The lone sore spot on her stat line is the four walks she allowed.

Elise Strommen and Halle Beil brought home the gold – and much more. These young ladies scientifically tested which cleaning method in the kitchen reduces bacterial growth the most. For their efforts they received cash prizes, the UM College of Health Professions and Biomedical Sciences Award and the Grand Award 6th Grade Biological Team for 1st Place.

25 Years Ago

Thursday, April, 22, 1999

Twelve single houses at St. Marie were sold as one parcel for $19,200.50 at a sheriff's sale on the steps of the Valley County Courthouse. The buyer was Sierra West, Inc., a Nevada corporation. "This sale is to clear the liens," said Valley County Sheriff Dick Wessler. St. Marie resident Dave Wolter opened the bidding with the exact amount of the sheriff's fees for the sale: $200.50. The second bid, placed for Sierra West by Havre attorney Mary VanBuskirk, won the property.

Glasgow will soon have the services of a full-time audiologist at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital. Sharlene Downey is an associate of Jeff Griffin, an audiologist from Great Falls, who has been a visiting specialist at FMDH for a number of years. Downey was raised on a farm near Ponteix, Saskatechewan. She his finishing her clinical fellowship this year this spring, after which she and her seven-year-old son, Dillion will move here. In addition to her clinics in Glasgow, Downey will do school screenings and hold clinics in Havre and Malta.

Winning rosettes at the 4-H Demonstration Day held April 18 in Glasgow were Scott Sather, Boyce Lacock, Jeff Sather, Kristy Hawkins, Jeremy Tihista, Laurie Pankratz and Dana Donovan. Hawkins won a trip to 4-H Congress in Bozeman, which will be held the second week in July.

Tasha Rasmusan and Cara Morehouse, both of Glasgow, participated in the Middle School Music Festival. They each played a piano solo. Rasmusan performed Rondo Alla Turca by Mozart and Morehouse played Fur Elise by Beethoven. The young ladies are music students of Dorothy Dreger.

Seth Morehouse, of Glasgow, claimed the heavyweight championship at the Western Regional Finals in Laramie Wyoming over the weekend of April third and fourth. Seth also took home the second-place winnings in Greco, Wyoming.

It seems Kay Opp just couldn't lose. She was a member of the team taking first place at Vick's Lanes during the Nashua Women's Bowling Association City League Tournament, Saturday and Sunday, March 27 and 28. Other team members were Muriel Burt, Stacy Braaten and Lori Viste. They won with a handicap score of 2294. The Tuesday night Mixed Team #2, consisting of Linda Dostert, Jan Strommen-Gordon, Kris Kress and Darla Shipman, took second place with a score of 2238.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, April 18, 1974

It didn't take little 1 ½ year old Shayne Taylor, son of Sheriff and Mrs. Dan Taylor of Glasgow, long to figure out this annual Easter Egg Hunt held in Hoyt Park last Sunday. A little slow off the starting line and maybe not the fastest in the dash across the grass, this little toddler knew just what to do when he spotted the egg...and waster no time grabbing up this "goodie."

Norris Forum and Dennis Garsjo join Bob Baker in welcoming former Minnesota Viking star Karl Kassulke, to Glasgow. Kassulke, one of the brightest stars in the National Football League until a motorcycle accident ended his professional football career last fall, was the guest speaker at the All-Sports Banquet.

Mike Radakovich, of Glasgow, is shown with the Maharishi Mahech Yogi during a three-month teacher training course in transcendental medication (TM) and the science of creative intelligence (SXI) in Vittel, France, recently. A qualified TM instructor, Radakovich will present a free introductory lecture at the First National bank Hospitality room.

"Decide to Care" was the theme of the State Future Homemakers of American convention in Bozeman, March 20-22. Attending the convention from Opheim High School were Tammy Robertson, freshman representative; Brenda Parcel, vice president; Shyla Honrud, song leader, Jackie Sanders, president; and Mrs. Armstrong, FHA advisor. Workshops were held on topics such as trust, communication and parliamentary procedure.

Glasgow Police Chief Tom Grewe and Mayor Jim Christinson congratulate three new city police officers who have just completed their six-month probationary period successfully. The men, Craig Luce, Bruce Larsen and Tom Green, and Chief Grewe are wearing the new blue uniforms recently obtained by the city for its police determents. The two police secretaries and the meter maid will be wearing the same colors.

The Glasgow office of Havre Federal Savings and Loan Association located in the Yotter Building on Second Avenue South in downtown Glasgow officially opened its doors to the public April 4. Havre Federal Savings and Loan is already well-known to Glasgow area residents who have already received over 50 residential and commercial building loans over the past 20 years. Tee Tyler, manager, returns the deposit book of Joe Holland, the first depositor at the new Glasgow branch of Havre Federal Savings and Loan as it officially opened for business Thursday at 519 Second Ave. S. Holland also received a $25 check for making the initial deposit in the new Glasgow firm.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, April, 21, 1949

Henry D. Mohr, Glasgow resident, announced this week he is opening a lumber yard here to be known as the Beaver Lumber and Supply. Location is on Highway 2 west of the new Fister Implement building and construction started this week. Mr. Mohr said he plans to open for business about June 1, carrying lumber and a complete line of building supplies.

Glasgow High School Scotties won their initial baseball game of the season by defeating the Saco Panthers 17-0, in a loose seven-inning fray on the fairgrounds diamond. Coach Hal Meyer used Marv Kuebler, Bob Keagy and Bunky Sullivan on the mound and between them they gave up only one hit. Starters for the Scots were Kuebler, Sullivan, Eldrid Harvey, Mick Luckman, Marv Jackson, Merlin Hovland, Chuck Sternhagen, Reuben Kuszmaul and Bob Thielke. Others seeing action were John Dalby, LaVern Wagner, Lloyd Guenther, Keagy, Dick Good and Bon Gilluly.

Announcement was made today that George and Andy Allen have purchased the Eat shop, Glasgow restaurant from Otto M. Christinson. The new owners will take possession May 1, it was added. Mr. Christinson purchased the Eat shop in 1944 from Mrs. Amy Weigel, who had operated it for 23 years. Mrs. Sarah Smith has been manager.

William Pattison was elected 1949 president of the Glasgow Junior Chamber of Commerce, succeeding Clifford Walker, at the Jaycees' annual meeting in the Civic Center. Also elected as new officers were Clair Miller, vice president; David Hallett, secretary; William Ryan treasurer; and O.E. Markle, Lawrence Larson, Kenneth Newton and Pershing J. Menager directors.

Mr. and Mrs. Myron (Bud) Hodapp have been appointed by directors to manage the Sunnyside Country club, it was announced this week by President E.W. Olson. Mr. Hodapp, present city clerk and treasurer, will resign as city clerk effective May 29, but for the present will continue in the elective office of city treasurer. Mr. and Mrs. Hodapp will live at the clubhouse and will manage both it and the golf course under a new arrangement whereby club operation is solely in the hands of directors. They stated that all net proceeds from the operation of the club will be used to improve club facilities.

At the corral fence are these members of the Valley Ridgerunners Saddle Club, which head various committees in connection with the third annual Cowheads' Jamboree. But they aren't on the fence otherwise for plans are quickly shaping up for the rodeo to be held at the fairgrounds. Members are John Nass, rodeo events chairman; Harry Wright, programs; Mrs. William Uphaus, secretary; Bob Eayrs, rodeo parade; Mrs. Virgil Evenson, rodeo queen contest; Manson H. Bailey, Jr., race; Floyd Scott, finance; Kenneth Miller, town participation; Lloyd (Slim) Johnson, publicity and advertising; Virgil Evenson, concessions; Glenn Browning, parking and policing; E.R. Logan, general chairman; and George Gallagher, committee chairman.