Yesterday's Memories

10 Years Ago

Wednesday, Nov. 12, 2014

Glasgow recognized its local veterans in the annual Veterans Day ceremony held at the Civic Center on Tuesday, Nov. 11. In tribute to the upcoming 40th anniversary marking the end of the Vietnam War in April 1975, Vietnam veterans were the focal point of honor in this year's ceremony. Master of the ceremony Steve Page gave an update on the status of the Northeast Montana Veterans' Memorial Park in Fort Peck. He explained that, thanks to community effort, the group has raised enough funds to complete the first phase of the project. It plans to start construction next spring, and to come near a relative completion in a year. At that time, more fund raising will be needed to build additional features

Winter advisory warnings and watches went out for Northeast Montana over the past weekend – and they proved to be correct. The National Weather Service in Glasgow forecast accumulations in Valley County ranging from 4 to 6 inches of snow. That prediction came pretty close to what was reported as the snow finally stopped falling Monday morning. NWS Glasgow reported just over 6 inches of snowfall Monday, breaking a record set in 1940 for Glasgow. The previous daily record of 4.6 inches on Nov. 9 was surpassed by about an inch and a half.

Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital was presented with the Stroke Recognition Award at the Montana Hospital Association's annual meeting in Billings on Sept. 25. The Stroke Recognition Award is sponsored by the Cardiovascular Health Program within the state health department. The Recognition Award singles out Critical Access hospitals that demonstrate that they have the infrastructure and commitment to provide high quality care for patients with acute stroke. Receiving the Stroke Recognition confirms that FMDH meets high standards related to the utilization of evidence-based stroke order sets and protocols, laboratory and radiology services available 24/7 and administrative commitment to treating acute stroke patients.

What the Glasgow football team won was the heart of an invigorated Scottie Nation. What they lost was their first game of the season and a shot at the state Class B championship that many considered so possible. Even in defeat, Glasgow displayed bursts of firepower that were a team trademark in 2014. Quarterback Jason Thibault scored the team's first TD on a 10-run in the second quarter, and then a dazzler kept the Scotties in the game with 31 seconds left in the first half. Thibault threw to TE Jake Page for 8 yards, then Page pitched to Benji Phillips and the sophomore running back was off on 62-yard TD play. Glasgow's other scores came on 20-yard passes from Thibault to Tanner Roness and Keil Krumwiede.

No. 4 tries harder. The Glasgow Scotties, the fourth and final team coming out of 2B in last week's Class B Northern Divisional Tournament, proved to be most competitive against eventual champion Choteau and then old rival Plentywood. The Scotties lost to both and were done, but they impressed their coach, Lori Dailey, in how they did it – with "heart and hustle." The Scotties went down fighting.

"We were proud of our determination in the Choteau match, not bowing to a very talented, very tall, very well-coached team that ended up winning Divisionals and is headed to State this weekend," Dailey told The Courier. "We showed more heart and hustle and teamwork in the Plentywood match than we had almost all season"" On Monday came word that three Scottie seniors were honored for jobs well done this rebuilding year for the V-girls. Sadie Sukut was named All-State and First Team All- Conference. Amy Breigenzer and Dana Hughes were named Second Team All-Conference.

The season ended for the Nashua Lady Porcupines last Friday at the Glasgow Scottie gym when they lost to the Bainville Bulldogs in the 2014 Volleyball Divisional Tournament. The Porcupines lost in the first round to the R&L Fusion in three very hard fought games. The match went to four games against Bainville. Even though they went out in two matches, the Nashua team played extremely well and in both matches. Faith Keys led the team with her powerful kill shots and in both matches every time her turn came to serve she howitzered at least one ace which the Lady Bulldogs had trouble shooting back. In the Bainville match Faith had a stretch of four aces in a row. She's just a junior so we'll see her again next season. Nashua's only senior, Sandy Viste started out her tournament play against Richey/Lam- bert by scoring two blocked shots, 1 PNK (Point not a Kill) and one smashing kill into center field as the Porcupines racked up an 8 to 3 early lead. She added another KWA (Kill With Attitude) later right after R&L tied the score at 10 each. It wasn't enough, however as R&L won the first set 25 to 20.

25 Years Ago

Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999

Veterans Day is a day to salute those who have served this country in the armed forces. The members of the VFW gathered for a lunch on Veterans Day to share the camaraderie of fellow veterans. The speaker at the program was Pastor Martin Mock, of the First Lutheran Church, a Vietnam veteran. Mock spoke to the audience on the significant part that veterans have played in the history of America. Many veterans return home and join organizations such as the VFW and the American Legion and stay active in the fulfillment of America's ideals even after they have served their time in the armed forces. Many veterans show their pride and patriotism in quieter ways. One of those veterans is Dick Wagenhals. He is a World War II veteran and resident of Glasgow. He shows his patriotism every day by flying the American flag over his house.

The Opheim American Legion held their Veteran Day program at the school Nov. 11. Lowell Hallock, commander, welcomed everyone to the last Veterans Day program of the century. He noted there are no World War I veterans left in the Opheim American Legion Post. Five World War II veterans were recognized, Ray Padgett, Ken Floyd, Don Davenport, LeRoy Eliason and Marlin Malnaa. Hallock introduced the guest speak, Tom Markle, of Glasgow. He spoke about remembering how important veterans are and what they mean to us. He closed his speech by reading "The American Creed."

The 27th annual Harvest Festival at Valley View Home was highlighted by the election of Anna Renner as Queen. She was crowned with a sparkling tiara and given a bouquet of long-stemmed roses. All the candidates, including Millie Neal, Virgie Wager, Naomi Sirucek and Rose Brockel, were escorted by tuxedo-clad gentlemen.

Nathan Molstad and Callie Riggin, seniors at Glasgow High School, have been selected by faculty vote as "Students of the Week." Sponsored annually by KXMD-Williston and Pepsi-Cola, the award recognizes outstanding seniors for their accomplishments and hard work. Both Molstad and Riggin have been members of the National Honor Society for three years in addition to other accolades.

The Glasgow football tam traveled to Huntley-Project this past weekend to take on the Red Devils. Pastor Dave Rogenes led the crowd in a prayer before the team boarded the bus. The team said they felt good about the coming game and that they had a good week of practice and were ready to take on Huntley. The game ended up starting out as an offensive battle, with neither team being able to stop the other. However, the second half was all defense. In the end the Dawgs bowed to the Red Devils. Michael Falcon accounted for 299 yards of total offense for the Scotties. He rushed 114 yards and passed for 185 on 11 completions.

The Nashua Porcupines are the 3C District Champions for basketball. Team members include Shannon Bryson, Devin Johnson, Dani Dye, Jayme Shanks, Julie Kirkland, April Myrick, Coach Gregory Fromdahl, Sarah Vinton, Meghan Johnson and Amanda Bryson.

The Lustre Lions are the District 1C Champions. Team members include Vanessa Wall, Ronda Olfert, Janeen Funk, Becca Unger, Nikki Reddig, Lisa Toews, Coach Jason Reimer, Brooke Toews, Rachel Unrau, Amy Toews, Denise Pankratz and Assistant Coach Jamie Nelson. The Lions will now advance on to the Divisional Tournament in Wolf Point.

50 Years Ago

Thursday, Nov. 14, 1974

The bubble broke for Glasgow at 1:30 p.m. Saturday. Glasgow's previously undefeated football Scotties, who blitzed the Eastern Class A football conference and then out toughed Butte Central to win the divisional title last weekend committed more errors in 24 minutes than they did all season and lost the State Class A football crown to the Ronan Chiefs, 33-22. Glasgow's 1974 football Scotties and the soon-to-graduate seniors on the team were honored at a no-host dinner at St. Raphael's Center, Sunday night, by the mothers of the seniors on the squad. The seniors are Pat Riley, Les Gard, Matt Dalton, Paul Friese, Jim Clowes, Dale Vegge, Curt Wesen, Tony Boos, Don Enseliet, Rod Archambeault, Mike Edwards, Mark Scott, Pete Friese, Steve Sukut, and coaches Jack Schye, Doug Dierenfield and Bob Farrell.

The off-year 1974 general election – at least as far as Valley County is concerned – is now official. County Clerk & Recorder Mary Lou Eide and her staff completed the official vote canvass this week, including a record number of write-in votes for the position of County Superintendent of Schools and 14 seats on town, city and county local government study commissions. The only spot where the canvass might have made a difference was the hotly-contested race for State Representative from District 4 where Nashua Democrat Ernest L. Kummerfeldt defeated Republican farmer-auctioneer Del Strommen of Vandalia by only three votes.

Lucius Powell of GAFB was guest speaker at the Veterans' Day program at the Civic Center Monday. Sen. Gordon Bollinger was master of ceremonies and the welcome was extended by James Smrcka. Rev. Eugene Bartosik gave the invocation and benediction. The National Anthem was played by the Glasgow Scotty Band, directed by Steve Hansen.

The Red Raiders of Hinsdale, preparing for the District 3-B Girls Basketball Tournament at Nashua this weekend, rolled over visiting Dodson, 52-32, last Friday and then lost a close 36-27 decision to the Penguins of Whitewater the following night. Paced by captain Sue Court, Hinsdale jummped on Dodson for an early 12-4 lead and stretched it to a 28-11 bulge at the halftime from where they coasted to an easy victory. Jennifer Jones racked up 19 points in the loser's cause.

The Glasgow basketball Lassies shook off a couple of deefats in their Eastern Class A basketball conference bid and came bounding back last weekend to hang up a pair of crucial victories in cliff-hanger contests. At home agaisnt the visiting Eagles of Sidnye last Friday, the Lassies hung onto a narrow lead through some fiery final moments to collect a 44-38 triumph. Arlene Frank was high gun for Glasgow with 12 buckets. In the Jayvee preliminary, Judy Barnhart put on a one-girl scoring exhibition, pumping in 20 points to lead the Lassie's to a 42-21 victory.

In honor of their final home game of the season, Hinsdale girls' basketball team staged a homecoming during and following their game with Whitewater Saturday. At half-time o the final game, Marlin Mogan was crowned king and given a gift by co-captains, Lora Beil and Sue Court. He was Girls' Athletic Association's candidate and was escorted by Lorri Jones. Other candidates were Steve Funk chosen by Future Farmers of American and escorted by Carol Zeiger, Steve Lacock, Honor Society's candidate and escorted by a distant cousin Kelly Lacock and Tim Braach, representing Pep Club and escorted by his sister, Marty.

75 Years Ago

Thursday, Nov. 17, 1949

Bruce Ellis of Glasgow took first and Leone Rasmussen second in the "Voice of Democracy" contest sponsored by the Glasgow Junior Chamber of Commerce. It was reported this week by Dr. Carl Ogrinc, chairman in charge. Judges were Mayor F.S. McIntyre, Judge James T. Shea and Clifford Walker. They commented that the two winners almost tied with Bruce Ellis winning on his delivery. Local firms joined to provide a table model radio as a prize for the winner.

R.R. Dalley, of Hinsdale, was elected president of the Valley Sportsmen's association at its annual meeting in the Glasgow Civic Center Wednesday night. He succeeds Chuck Ille of Fort Peck. The meeting with many entertainment and program features, brought an estimated attendance of 500 of the 860 members. R.E. Hillman Jr., of Hinsdale, will be the new secretary succeeding James F. McGarvey, of Fort Peck, while Lloyd (Slim) Johnson, of Glasgow was chosen vice president. New directors elected are H.O. Morgan, of Glasgow, Cliff Quam, of Frazer and Edward Boucher, of Hinsdale. Directors re-elected are George Demko, George Hassler and L.E. Gilman of Nashua. Mr. Ille, as outgoing president continues as director for the coming year.

A shop dealing principally with clothes and accessories for girls of grade and high school age will open in Glasgow Saturday at 104 4th Ave. N., the space formerly occupied by Stedfeldt market. Mrs. Ethel Olds is proprietor. She returned last week form a buying trip for the shop in Chicago and Fort Wayne, Ind. It will be called the Ethel Olds Shop. The store will have its opening Saturday, Mrs. Olds said. It will carry clothing in two ranges of sizes, from 7 to 14 and from 9 to 17.

Although the 1949-1950 basketball season for Hinsdale High School's Raiders open at Saco Saturday evening, the first four games will be played out-of-town with the first home game, Dec. 16 with the Dodson Coyotes. Coach Ervin Gysler announced this week the Raiders will play the Saco Panthers in Saco's new gymnasium. Saco has invited Hinsdale to bring its school band and has reserved cheering sections for the band, pep squad and local fans, Coach Grysler said. This game will be the first basketball game in the new Saco gymnasium completed this fall.

Announcement was made this week that Mr. and Mrs. M.O. Larson, of havre, have purchased the Mary Ann shop in the Rundle building, formerly owned by A. Torkelson. Mr. and Mrs. Larson have taken possession and said this week that they expect to announce the appointment soon of a store manager. The new owners are operators of Marguerite's shop in havre. They have been highline residents for a number of years. "The shop will be remodeled to start the spring season and all nationally advertised merchandise will be carried. If the city justifies such as venture a shoe department will be added at a future date," Mr Larson announced.

A large crowd gathered at the Legion Hall Friday morning at 11:20 for a program in observance of Armistic day. The program was sponsored by the American Legion and Auxiliary with Commander James Schultz presiding. The Hinsdale school band marched to the hall from the schoolhouse and played "American Patrol" to open the program, which was based on the Legion manual. Commander Schultz called the program to order and then Mrs. Guy Seely of the Auxiliary offered prayer as chaplain. The high school glee club sang "I Love A Parade," followed by short tributes from Commander Schultz, Mrs. William Schmit, Auxiliary president and Mrs. Lucy Walters.