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100 years ago taken from TCB 03/02/1923

High School student Deceased

The Reporter, this week is forced to chronicle the saddest event in the history of the school, viz, the death of Madeline Arnett. Madeline was a splendid student, beloved by both faculty and all the members of the High School. Her quiet ways, faithfulness and reserve, had gained for her a host of friends who had learned to recognize her sterling qualities. Madeline has not been in good health all year, but through it all she bore her suffering without complaint, and tried to carry her school work. Died from complications of influenza and pneumonia.

The Jas. Rudolph family are on the sick list. Harry Bridge and Herman Winn were in Circle Saturday night to play for the dance. Dorothy Carr visited at the Dave Williamson home over Sunday.Fred McCartney is around after an attack of the grippe.

BROCKWAY NOTES

The ice gang in Brockway are thru cutting ice. The ice house is well filled. A farewell party was given a the school house for the O.A. Moxness family who comtemplate leaving Brockway soon. Geneva Malcolm went into the baber shop Saturday to get a "hair cut" Your bob is very becoming. Harold Czoernig and Everette Boyde have returned to school, since the ice hauling is complete. Mr Drew of St. Paul is spending a few days in Brockway. Everette Boyde bought a motorcycle.

RIDGE NEWS

Mr and MRs Stuart were Paxton shoppers Friday. Helen Nerud spent Friday night with Mrs. Lage Johnson.

WELDON ITEMS

Mr and Mrs A.G. Sime spent the week end with MR and Mrs Chas. Johnson at Nelson creek.

75 year ago taken from TCB 02/20/1948

RED CROSS DRIVE STARTS MAR

Clara Cutaf has been named to head the annual Red Cross Fund drive and now busy getting workers organized I the various communities.

OVER $600 FOR MAR CH OF DIMES

E.T. Kirchner, chairman of the March of Dimes drive reports thatfunds are still coming in for the March of Dimes.

JOHN PETERS IS VICTIM OF STROKE

Word has reached here of the death of John Peters of Gaylord, Michigian, a former resident of the Vida community.

REPORT ON CIRCLE AIRPORT ACTIVITIES

With the approach of spring the urge to fly is creeping into the blood of manyu local air enthusiasts. Among the local students taking flying under the supervision of Mr R, H, Potter, instructor, are Albert Howard, Wayne Kleppelid, Addie Wolff, R.K. Malcolb, J.A. Swanser, Orville Quick, Glen Daly, Irvin Moline and Alvin Maier,

14 PASS TEST-2 FAIL

Max Blakesley and D.A. Hardesty, Highway Patrolman were here last Friday and conducted exams for those who wished to obtain Drivers License. A total of 14 were examnined with two failures.

LOCAL NEWS BRIEFS

George Mahstedt underwent an operation for appendicitis at the N.P hospital in Glendive. He is doing as well as can be expected. Alfred Steen of Kenmare, No. Dak is now employed as a mechanic at Rolandson Implements, assisting head mechanic Walt Wangsness.

BROCKWAY NOTES

A baby daughter was born last week at Glendive to Mr and Mrs Albert Kasten and has been named Patricia Ann.

Miss Darlene Heide spent the week end here guest of Miss Martha Oase.

Jack Kountz and Walt Hulman flew to Billings Sunday. Otto Spidel and Frankie Lane autoed to Helena last Tuesday on a business trip. They returned here Sat. Mr and Mrs James Moline and children were callers at Leo Larson Sunday afternoon. Mr and MRs Otto Spidel drove to to Glendive Monday on business. Mr and Mrs Leo Larson and daughter Cheryl, Mr and MRs Edwin Beiber, Mr amd MRs Merlin Shennum, Mrs Thelma Phelps, Allen Bond, and Philip Haglund attended a Valentines party at Jamie Molines farm home.

VIDA NEWS BRIEFS

A wedding shower in honor of Mrs Dale Goodale was held at the Gappa home in circle Tuesday evening. John Schillinger left Saturday for Minnesota where he is taking treatments.

WELDON NEWS ITEMS

Mrs Ralph Dryer returned home from Bismark on Sunday. Mr and Mrs Kristian Rosseland and Milton took a cow to Glendive last Monday.

50 years ago taken from the TCB 02/22/1973

Jaycee President, Len Kuntz, presents Dr Hastetter with a plaque commending his outstanding and dedicated services to the area. The presentation was made on behalf of all the Circle, Richey and surrounding area organizations at the Oppen House held Sunday.

Approximately 500 people attendee the Open House in honor of Dr N.J. Hastetter Sunday. The doctor received engraved plaque and a wool pelt from Ralph Dreyer on behave of area organizations.

ENGAGEMENT TOLD

Laura Anne Spears

MR and MRs Edwin C. Spears, Laurel, announce the engagement of their daughter, Laura Anne, to Roger J. Schillinger, son of Mr and MRs Eugene Schillinger, Circle .

BROCKWAY

Triangle Club met at Darlene Moline's home Wednesday. Dale and Ruth Bond returned home Friday evening after an enjoyable trip to Hawaii. Mr and Mrs Paul spears, Debbie, Dorrie and Doug Bond were supper guests of Virginia Logan.

VIDA

Susie Bogar and Clara Davis attended recent Eastern Star meeting in Richey, where Clara was presented with her 50 year pin. Mr and Mrs Paul Kuehne played cards at Bill Kluths Sunday evening.

25 years ago taken from TCB 02/25/1998

ARRESTS MADE IN MCCONE COUNTY

On Friday , February13, 1998, Gerald "Bootsie" Jackson, Warren "Luke" White hawk and Paul Scott Isle were arrested, one made bond and the other two were released. One man was charged with felony possession of dangerous drugs with the intent to sell, the other two were charged with felony possession of dangerous drugs. The three men were coming from Brockway and were arrested approximately 13 miles north of town. The arrest was a joint effort of the McCone and Roosevelt County Sheriff's Department and Montana Highway Patrol.

Angie Rolandson, Amy Rolandson, Brenda McClellan, Jackie Logan, Laurie Rolandson

Steve Kahm draws one of the lucky tickets for the Sweetheart Raffle sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary, Winners were: Laurine Schmidt, sweatshirt, towel and washcloth: Dewey Stephenson, Quillow and small pillow; Ann Kniepkamp, weaved basket of articles; Deb Mooer.

RICHEY NEWS

Jan Brost and her daughter Tracy Neary and new baby Victoria were weekend visitors from Billings.

POLLY'S Column

Missour River Country has published another free Outlaw News. I have an article about Vern Severns in the news. Vern Lived on Shade Creek in the 20's and it was assumed he was responsible for five murders and hiding in northern McCone County. He did work in Circle, Glendive and then Butte. He was recognized from a True Detective in Butte where he was put in jail and then took a pill (probably cyanide) that he always carried with him.