Voices From The Past

May 11, 1923

Naturalization Hearings This Week

Judge S.D. McKinnon will be here from Miles City today and tomorrow to preside at a session of the district court. On the court calendar tomorrow is known as “naturalization day”, when applicants for citizenship will be examined.

$2,400 Found at Arvada Hidden in Tin Cans

While loading oats at Mose Whittenmeyer’s place near Arvada, Wyo., Jim Gordon and Coy Clabaugh found several tin cans and threw them out; one of them rattled and upon investigation they found them full of money, $2,400 in all, some in bills and others full of silver, and one can was full of nickels. This is supposed to be the property of Mose Whittenmeyer, who died last winter, and who was supposed to have a bank account but after his death no account was found but evidence was discovered where he had drawn out that amount earlier in the fall.

May 7, 1948

Junior-Senior Prom

Deep down in Davey Jones locker, with King Neptune and his fish of the sea in attendance, the annual Junior-Senior prom of Broadus High School was held Saturday, May 1.

The BHS gym, decorated with an undersea theme, carried out by over hanging streamers of sea green, chests of gold and fish of the deep completely captivated the formal attired guests.

Special attractions for the evening, under the direction of Bettyan Halleck included a black face comedy skit by Buzz Jones and Lex Denson, members of the class of ’51. Mrs. Jean Cathey Hough, ’47, sang “Alice Blue Gown”. Mrs. Carrol Edwards played “Always” and “I Love You Truly” on the violin. Genice Drexel, Shiela Daniels and Gladys LaRiviere sang “Three Little Fishes” and “Under the Bamboo Tree”.

The Grand March was lead by Junior Class President Vernon Bandy and Miss Louise Yarger. Larry Huckins and Sonia Popp passed out programs and officially ended the Grand March. Miss Helen Lyons was the Prom sponsor.

Music was by Phil Sickler and his Miles City Playboys.

May 10, 1973

1973-74 Cheerleaders

Cheerleaders for the 1973-74 school year have been chosen by the student body of Powder River High School. These girls will cheer next year’s athletes on to victory.

Basketball cheerleaders are Cindy Schumacher, Jody Tipton, Penny Phillippi, Lori Healey and Sue Tarter.

Deb Irion, Louise Capra, Judy Clements, Tami McCullough and Lana Kay Minow will be wrestling cheerleaders.

Grid-iron gals will be Dixie Wilson, Charlene Hayes, Louise Capra, Genia Pittman and Pam Amen.

May 7, 1998

113 Attended the 1998 Prom

By DarAnne Dunning

The 1998 Prom, sponsored by the Junior Class, was held Saturday, April 25. Fifty-six couples attended for an evening of dancing and fun. This year’s theme was “Kiss the Rain”, done in colors of blue, silver, and black. A waterfall, lake, rain cloud, moon, stars, and mushrooms transformed the gym into a mystical midnight spring shower.

Seniors Stacey Fortner and Jodi Larsen were crowned King and Queen. Prince and Princess honors went to Juniors Lucas Dow and Leslie Bird. Timber Gali and Justin Lemke were the evening’s crown bearers.