Community excerpts from 65 years ago

Perhaps it may seem humorous to learn Columbia Falls Grade School staff and students were excited to raise funds so a duplicating machine, projector, screen, slides and films could be purchased back in 1948. Not only that, a typewriter, large dictionaries, records, film strips and slides were forthcoming.

It was a special occasion when principal Ralph Magnuson demonstrated the new 35 mm projector and purchases during a PTA meeting. They were grateful the screen with glass beading was collapsible and had a convenient carrying case.

Two phonographs to be purchased with the student fund were on order for the grade school. Records, film strips and slides would also be ordered.

The school’s one large dictionary was borrowed from Mrs. Charlie Ritter the preceding month. A typewriter for the school was purchased by the district. Two large dictionaries and more textbooks were on order.

Permanent health records and questionnaires were being compiled for first through twelfth graders. Dental records will also be on file.

Bad Rock Grange members discussed finances, a pig and a piano during meeting conducted by Master Ellen Hellman. Albert Lewis offered to buy the piano. There was no further pig discussion.

Bill Royer, federal farm forester, explained his work and farm services. Adolph Mitsch was other guest introduced.

Past Master Channing Howell and Finley Arnett gave readings. Jim Peters and Lester Backus played guitar duets, accompanied by Ellen Logan. Ruth Rayola will be in charge of a card party.

Evelyn Sullivan is new matron of the Juvenile Grange, which met at the Finley Arnett home.

Helen Kelley, VFW Auxiliary district president, Kalispell, made her official visit to Auxiliary to Post 5650. Hostesses were Nellie Clapper, Ebbie Allison, Ann Mateka, Joy Hendrickson, Marjorie Mahan and Mamie Brandenburg.

Next social meeting has Dot Reid and Agnes Clapper, hostesses.

Sheriff Dick Walsh was recognized by Kalispell Eagles Aerie for organizing the countywide Life and Rescue Association. Walsh was given the Civil Service Award for 1947. Announcement was in January, 1948.

Gladys Shay is a longtime resident and columnist for the Hungry Horse News.