Voices From The Past

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August 5, 2021



August 5, 1921

Stacey Roundup Went Over Top

Our first visit to Stacey was the most agreeable in a long time and we have to admit that Stacey community has a unique way of giving visitors cordial reception.

The little village of Stacey, picturesque for its location in a cool valley of Little Pumpkin Creek, was a regular little big city on Saturday, July 30th. The hundreds of people who were present at this function were all enthused over the pleasant time spent during the day. We were told that a number of tourists deviated from their planned route in order to witness the wild west show and the novelty of bucking contests and bareback riding was most interesting to them.

Much praise is due to the committee for the manner in which the different acts were performed without any delay or accident. H.E. Dorval Jr. who engineered the entire doings, showed as usual that nothing can stop him from going “over the top” and that he possesses the kind of spirit as a booster that is recognized by everybody that knows him.

One thing that inspired us most at one time was the sight of the airplane doing stunts in the clouds, a clever exhibition of bucking contests and a fast horse race all enacted at the same time, giving the crowd a busy time taking it all in.

The opening attraction which created a lot of enthusiasm was the baseball game between Broadus and Coalwood. Each team had full representation of boosters and the game was played in fast time. The final score of 16-10 in favor of Broadus is no indication of the class of ball exhibited as the diamond was not in very good shape for perfect plays. The Coalwood boys put up a good fight and there were some classy plays of individual character by both teams.

It would take too long to enumerate and comment upon each particular event that was presented for enjoyment of the visitors, but let us say without fear or favor that we were very much pleased with the show and entertainment given at Stacey and we are satisfied that we have the vote of the people in saying that it was a big-town performance given by a handful of real live wires under experienced management.

The grand ball as a closing feature was a crowning success and hilarity and merriment range high until daylight as the folks whirled around the perfect floor to the high class music furnished by Konkright’s orchestra.

August 2, 1946

Tom Gilmore’s Steer Sold at Record Price

Tom Gilmore, proprietor of the YT Ranch near Olive, sold a steer at the Miles City market last week that brought an all time record price for that market. This 4 year old steer weighing 1,460 lbs. brought $21.75 per hundred weight. The steer was bid on by Max Ellis of the John Morrell packing plant of Sioux Falls, S.D. Gilmore received $317.55 for his steer. In addition to the older steer, Tom had a number of yearlings on the market that day that also brought good prices. They were all purchased by the John Morrell Company.

August 5, 1971

Ancient Petrified Buffalo Horns Found in River

Daniel Lindstrom, son of Billie Lindstrom of Broadus, is the proud owner of an outstanding set of petrified buffalo horns which have been estimated to be over 10,000 years old. Daniel and Perry Simms, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Simms, of Broadus found the valuable specimen while playing by the Powder River near the bridge south of town.

The boys said only the tips of the horns were sticking out of the water when they first saw and playfully, Daniel said, “Dubs on whatever it is”. They then set to work to dig it out of the sand and gravel and carry it to town. The horns and petrified bones weigh well over 30 pounds.

Mr. McCurdy viewed the set of horns and told them to keep in the bathtub covered with water until it is ready for “sealing”. So, for the time being, the Lindstrom household is taking showers, and pondering the future of this magnificent specimen of buffalo that roamed the Powder River country over 10,000 years ago.

August 1, 1996

McGregor, Dice Win Awards at Miss Teen Pageant

Broadus high school students Bonnie McGregor and Bethany Dice both received awards at the Miss Teen of Montana Pageant held in Billings on July 27. Bonnie received the Interview Award and was third place Optional Talent winner. Bethany was named as a Merit Finalist.

Parents of the students are Bill and Kay McGregor of Broadus, and Brian and Maggie Dice of Volborg.

Both competed against over 50 young women from around the state. The judging criteria included: Scholastic Record, 15 percent; Service and Achievement to school and community, 15 percent; Personal Development of hobbies, talents and skills, 15 percent; a written General Awareness Test, 15 percent; Personality Projection in formal wear, 15 percent and the Judges Interview, 25 percent.

 

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