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100 years ago taken from TCB 1/19/1923

UNDEM BOY PASSES AWAY

Einar Undem, the 17 year old son of Mr and MRs Sam Undem passed away last Saturday morning after a brief illness. He had been suffering with heart trouble.

Stanley Hovee of Inverness, Montana arrived here Saturday for a brief visit with his uncle and aunt Mr and Mrs Ben M Larson. Stanley is at present working with an ice gang at Burns and returned to work Monday. It was his first trip to Circle and was quite surprised to find Circle the big little city that it is.

BROCKWAY SCHOOL NOTES

The dance at Henry Guldborg's was well attended by citizens of Brockway as well as those in the neighborhood. A number were at the dance at Circle also.

Clark insists on pulling Golda's apron strings. A number of people gathered at the home of Mrs McKean Sunday afternoon for a "sing". Sigrid Hinnaland spent Saturday and Sunday visiting friends north of Terry. The following people received an average above ninety for December:

Mable Syverson 93.4

Myra Dean McKean 92.8

Merle Boyd 92.8

CIRCLE

Mr and Mrs. Chas W Styer of Sand Creek, accompanied by Earl Chamberlain were Circle callers Saturday. Chas brought over a big load of wheat and took home a load of Circle Flour, saying that Sand Creek folks prefer using Silver Sheaf, They did not return home until Sunday, staying over for the "big hop".

C.B. Stuart of Paxton is at present on a business and pleasure trip back to his old home in Ohio.

SUCCESS ON FARM DEPENDS ON MAN

M.L. Wilson outlines results of his survey in North Central Montana

Success on any farm depends first of all upon the man that operates it, according to M.L. Wilson, farm management demonstrator of the Montana State College extension service, the results of whose study of farms and farmers in north central Montana are summarized in a recent bulletin. 8 point of profitable farm. 1. Success depends primarily upon the personality and adaptability of the farmer: 2. Insure a living for himself and his family on his farm through the necessary diversification ; 3. Wheat will continue to be the cash crop. 4. Farmer must farm large acreage -which means cheap land- in order to "cash in" when his good crop does come. 5. Large acreage requires reducing expenses of production by cutting down labor by the use of large teams, perhaps from 8 to 12 horses, and efficient machinery. 6. Proper tillage, eradication of weeds. 7. Plane a reserve of feed, seed and cash to tide him over no-crop years, which he must anticipate. 8. "dry land irrigation" by utilizing the water run off during seasons of excess precipitation.

HAMBLIN NEWS

Some of the neighbors "heard" that Harry Carr went to Wolf Point last week. He must have forgot to take his load of wheat along as it is still sitting in his yard.

NEWS

Mrs. Leonard Sergent and baby son are spending the week with Mrs Hart of Nelson creek.

Oren Peacock, who is helping Bill Owens build the addition on his barn this week will help at the LaValley ranch soon.

Doc Ritchie was transacting business in Brockway last week.

Mr. and Mrs. A.M. Jacobs of Paxton visited over Sunday at Sidney with Mrs. John Sorley, who has been in the hospital.

75 Years ago taken from TCB 1/16/48

TWO FIRES, ONE DESTROYS HOME

Circle has experienced two fires this week, one of which proved disastrous, in the complete loss of a home occupied by Ben Boetcher family. Fire in the Boetcher home, located just across the tracks from the elevators, was discovered about eleven o'clock Wednesday afternoon, Fire had apparently been started by an overheated stove and had gained such headway by the time the fire department had been called. The building was owned by McCone County. Thursday (yesterday) morning the residents of Circle were aroused from their slumber when an overheated furnace at the county "White House" started roaring chimney fire that sent hot sparks flying down Main Street and onto other buildings. Fortunately, the Fire Department managed to get the blaze under control before any damage was done. The Circle Chamber of Commerce and the Red Cross and the Welfare Department are cooperating in a drive to help the Ben Boetcher Family.

ON THE HONOR ROLL

Cyde P. Schillinger, son of Paul Schillinger of Vida, is included on the honor roll for the winter quarter at Rocky Mountain college, Billings.

NO MEASLES LOCALLY

In order to clear up "rumors" that there were cases of measles in our local school, a Doctor was here Wednesday from Helena, and he found no cases here up to the present time. There are cases at Wolf Point and Glendive so everyone is Asked to be on the lookout.

LOCALNEWS BRIEFS

Mr and Mrs Jonn "Stub" Vejtasa of Billings, are the happy parents of a baby son, John Ellsworth Vejtasa, Jr. Francis Curtiss is now driving a new Fleetline Chevy that's really a very nice car.

WELDON NEWS ITEMS

Mr and MRs Wayne Kleppelid and Dony Kleppelid and SPillum family were guests of Mr and MRs Harold Waller on Sunday. Glenn Waller hauled grain to Circle for Mrs Cutting last week.

COUNTY NEWS

Last Friday we were all excited when the REA surveyors came and were surveying the town. That evening the town taxpayers held a meeting at the schoolhouse. A discussion followed as to where to put the streetlights etc. It was finally decided by the voters to have 12 streetlights in addition to the one at school yard. Henry Guldborg and Bill Forster were business callers in circle Saturday pertaining to REA data coming to Brockway in the near future.

50 Years ago taken from TCB 1/18/1973

DOCTOR RESIGNS-CITIZENS PROTEST

Several concerned citizens were in attendance at the Board meeting of the McCOne County Hospital Association January 15. They were present in response to the rumors of hospital closure and the resignation of Dr Hastetter. Board Chairman Eugene Schuld explained that the Association was lacking ready cash to meet payrolls and expenses. After some discussion the crowd agreed that in reality the financial situation is not any worse than any other time since the hospital was opened if inflation were taken into account. All agreed that the idea of closing the hospital was totally unacceptable and that if necessary more mills would have to be levied for hospital operation in the future.

CHAMBER BANQUET FIDAY NIGHT

Senator Dave Manning will be the featured speaker of the evening. Dale Pawlowski, Chamber President will be Master of Ceremonies.

NEW SCHOOL CONCEPTS DISCUSSED

Tour of three Great Falls schools last week by Fabian Breitbach, Ralph Zabrocki, trustees; Supt. Glen Mader, Principal Billy Gist and grade teachers Mr Lala, Mrs. Boyum, and Mrs. Borgen.

MID-RIVERS PERSONNEL CHANGES

Gary Meyer reassumed the position of plant accountant and purchasing agent ofr Mid-Rivers Telephone Coop. With the resignation of Jim Prindel. Meyer held this position previously for five years before resigning two years ago. Mrs Doon Kleppelid resigned her position as receptionist and her duties were assumed by Mrs. Larry Quick.

PRINDELS LEAVE

Mr. and Mrs. Jim Prindel, Debbie and Roy, have moved to Salt Lake City, Utah where Jim has accepted employment with the Motorola Company. Their home in Circle has been purchased by Edwin Moos.

LOCALS

Mrs. Lottie Green and Mrs. Marvel Dexter drove to Lindsay Sunday to visit the Dempewolfs. Denton Phillips spent the past weekend in Billings. Many friends and neighbors gathered at the new home of Mr. and Mrs. Elmo McCLoy for a surprise housewarming on Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. Kent Larson are attending the Gambles Store convention in Las Vegas. Reuben Wagner is home from the Wolf Point Hospital where he has been recuperating from a heart attack.

RICHEY LOCALS

Otis Waters and Elmer Schmasaw will leave this week for medical attention in Billings.

ENGAGEMENT TOLD

Marilyn Idland

Mrs. Cloe Idland, of Circle, announces the engagement of her daughter, Marilyn to Jim Krause.

ENGAGEMENT TOLD

Mary Heser

Mr. and MRs Henry Heser of Wolf Point have announced the engagement of their daughter Mary Margaret to Mr. Randy Boysun son of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boysun of Circle.

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FRIENDSHIP

Elaine Schara took Connie and Marlys Schara and Lu Wanna Lingle to Glendive Monday for the girls basketball game. Al Hardy and Charlie Moline were Wednesday evening visitors at Stan Kniepkamps. Bob, Randy and Steve Mothershead were Saturday afternoon callers at Robert Lokkens. Lila Jensen was a weekend guest of Della Heide.

VIDA

Janice Schock was on the honor roll at Eastern Montana College for the fall quarter. Bob Durfey took up residence at Faith Lutheran Home in Wolf Point Monday. Mrs. Bob Switzer was hostess for the bridge club Monday afternoon at her home at "Paxton". Cecelia Schillinger went to Circle Friday to spend the remainder of the winter at the home of her daughter, Joan Goodale.

25 years ago taken from TCB 1/21/1998

TODD LEHNER WINS JR. HIGH

Mr. Pat Fewer, Social Studies teacher at Circle Elementary, began conducting the Junior High Geography Bee with seventh and eighth graders. Todd Lehner placed first, second was Jacob Wittkopp, and third place went to Dustin McCoy.

BOWLING SCORES

Sherri Hubing-Patrick Eggebrecht

Women: High Game: Jackie Shifley-193; High Series: Jackie Shifley-507: High Team Game: Just "4" Fun-778: High Team Series; Just "4" Fun-2221. Men : High Game: Bill Grist-202; High Series: Bill Grist-526; High Team Game: Rolandson Implement-1037; High Team Series: Rolandson Implement-2978

Shelley Van Atta has joined the Billings, MT branch of Piper Jaffray, Inc, as an investment executive, in partnership with her husband, Larry Van Atta.

DEANS LIST

Dawson Community College Dean's list for 1997 Fall Semester listed Jon Paul Breitbach and Jerry Wipf, both of Circle.

POLLY'S COLUMN

I like to remind you all that Jerry Kramer, who played in the first two Super Bowls for Green Bay Packers, was from Jordan, MT.