Valier High School - Northern Lights Yearbook (Valier, MT)

Text from Pages 1 - 80 of the 1960 volume:

NORTHERN LIGHTS VAUER HIGH SCHOOL VAUER, MONTANA VALIER HIGH SCHOOL HAS WELCOMED STUDENTS FOR FORTY-TWO YEARS STAFF Editor - - ............ Co-Editor-------------- Title, Sophomore-------- Dedication-------------- Faculty----------------- Annual Staff........... Seniors---------------- Juniors, Queen Candidates Freshmen - ------------- Busses------------------ Eighth Grade, Lunchroom ............DIANE STOKES ............SCOTT HOLDEN ---CHARLOTTE WIDHALM .........JOE CHRISTIAENS BOB BROPHY ..............PAM PFEIFFER ...........DENISE POWERS MARIE KING, DENISE POWERS ..........ALICE MONROE ■ .........RITA WIDHALM ■ ........JOE CHRISTIAENS .........THERESA WIDHALM Seventh Grade, ” Panther” Staff--------SHIRLEY MAUWS Junior High Activities - • Pep Club------------ - Panther Paws, Honor Roll Football---------------- Basketball.............. Music — ---------------- Prom -- ------------ - - F.H.A.................. I. A. Club.............. Science Club------------ V-Club................. .......RON JONES ----GLORIA MOON - - DONNA WENZEL LARRY CHRISTIAENS ----JERRY SLEZAK ----EVA TRAFELET - - - -JOE WIDHALM PEGGY VAN DE KOP EDDIE MONROE - - LARRY LINDSETH -----JACK STOKES Who’s Who.....................................CONNIE MUNYON Student Council----------------------------------BOB BROPHY Honor Society...........................BECKY BILLIPS Polio Drive....................ALFRED VANDEN BOS Work Pages.............HELEN HABETS, PATSY BROPHY History of Valier-----------------------CAROL MILLER Sponsor------------------------MRS. J. A. TIDYMAN Photography..................................HOUGH’S STUDIO. Great Falls CLARK McCONNAHA Advertising Photographs-------------A. H. HABETS Spring Honors......................JOANNE NORSBY Commencement-------------------------PATSY BROPHY Advertising Salesman................ BOB GILLETTE Advertising Editors--MARIE KING, DENISE POWERS Layouts - - ----DEAN GILLETTE, JOE CHRISTIAENS, LARRY CHRISTIAENS, BECKY BILLIPS, THERESA WIDHALM, HELEN HABETS, RITA WIDHALM, GLORIA MOON, PEGGY VAN DE KOP, PATSY BROPHY, JOANNE NORSBY, CHARLOTTE WIDHALM, and SHIRLEY MAUWS CHARLES VAN GORDEN We, the class of 1960, proudly dedicate our annual to Mr. Charles Van Gorden. For the past two years he has devoted his time and efforts to the athletic department of V. H. S. Not only has he helped us to train our bodies, but he has helped us to train our minds as well. We would like to thank you, Coach, for all the help and advice you have given us. CHARLES VanGORDEN B. S., Physical Ed. Biology, General Math General Science Football Coach KENNETH KAY B.A., Commercial Shorthand I and II Bookkeeping, Typing I and II FACULTY DEAN M. LINDAHL Superintendent of Schools B. A., Education, M. A., Education Administration WAYNE SANDERS B. S., Physical Ed. World History, English I and II, Basketball Coach RALPH KROON B. S., Industrial Arts American Government Industrial Arts MARY O'NEIL B. S., Home Economics Art, Physical Education Home .Economics IOHNJ. BROWN B. S. and B. A., Music High School and Elementary Music MRS. J. A. TIDYMAN B. A., Spanish English in and IV Latin I and II Spanish II JOE WIDHALM Pep Club 4; I. A. Club 2; Basketball 2; Class President 4; Chorus 3; Play 3; Boys' State Delegate 3. BOB GILLETTE Basketball 1-4; Football 2-4; I. Club 2, 3, Secretary-Treasurer Vice President 4; Class Play 3; Track 1,2; V Club 1-4; Vice President 4; Pep Club 1-4. A. 3; RON JONES Pep Club 1-4; Football 1-4; Class President 1; Track 1,2; I. A. Club 3; Boys' State Alternate 3; Chorus 3-4. HELEN HABETS Class Secretary-Treasurer 1; Panther Staff 3,4. EVA TRAFELET Pep Club 1-4, Secretary 3; F. H. A. 1-4, Treasurer 4, State Delegate 3; Science Club 3,4; Class Vice President 2, Secretary 4; Band 1-4, President 4; Girls' State Delegate 3; Honor Society 3,4, Vice President 3; Panther Paws 3,4; Harvest Festival Queen 2; Class Play 3. BOB BROPHY Pep Club 1-4; Football 1-4; V Club 2-4; Science Club 1-4, State Fair 1,2; Student Council 1,3,4, Vice President 3, President 4; Track 1, 2; Boys' State Delegate 3; Class Play 3. LARRY CHRISTIAENS Football 2,3; V Club 2-4, President 2; Basketball 2; I. A. Club 2-4. GLORIA MOON Pep Club 2-4; F.H. A. 2-4, Parliamentarian 3, Vice President 4, State Delegate; Class Play 3; Cheerleader 4; Science Club 3,4; Librarian 2; Twirling 2. ALICE MONROE Pep Club 1-4; F.H. A. 1-4; Vice President 1; Class Secretary 2; Harvest Festival Queen Candidate 1; Chorus 1; Panther Staff 3,4. CHARLOTTE WIDHALM Pep Club 3, 4; F. H. A. 4; Panther Paws 3; Carnival Queen Candidate 4; Panther Staff 2-4. THERESA WIDHALM Pep Club 3.4; Panther Reporter 1-4; Librarian 1,2; Panther Paws 3, 4. CAROL MILLER Cheerleader 3,4; Girls' State Delegate 3; Science Club 2-4; F. H. A. 1-4, Parliamentarian 2, Treasurer 3, President 4; State Delegate 2; Class President 3; National Honor Society 2-4; Twirling 2; Play 3; Pep Club 1-4; Student Council 2. PAM PFEIFFER Pep Club 1 -4, President 4; F. H. A. 1-4; Science Club 1; Panther Staff 1-4; Class Play 3; Parliamentarian of Pep Club 1; Girls' State Alternate 1. PATRICIA BROPHY F. H.A. 1-4, Parliamentarian 2, Reporter 3, Secretary 4; State Delegate to F. H. A. Convention 3; Pep Club 1-4, Vice President 3,4; Twirling 1,2. JIM BROWN Pep Club 1-4; I. A. Club 2, 3; Librarian 3, 4; Library Club President 4; Panther Staff 3, 4. JERRY SLEZAK Pep Club 1-4; Football 4; Basketball 3,4; V Club 3,4; Science Club 1-4, President 4; Play 3; I. A. Club 2, 3; Panther Staff. DENISE POWERS Pep Club 2-4; Panther Paws 3t4; Panther Staff 3,4; Librarian 3, 4, Secretary 4; Polio Queen Candidate 2. RITA WIDHALM Pep Club 2-4; Honor Society 2-4; F. H. A. 4; High School Week 3; Panther Paws 3; Class Play 3; Librarian 1,2; The Panther Staff 1-4, PEGGY VAN DE KOP Cheerleader 3.4; F. H. A. 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Twirling 1,2; Queen Candidate 3; Class Play 3; Chorus 2,3. LARRY LINDSETH Pep Club 1-4; Class Vice President 3; Carnival King 3. SHIRLEY MAUWS Pep Club 3; F. H. A. 2, 3; Editor of The Panther 4; Librarian 4; Transfer from Judith Gap 2. MARIE KING F. H. A. 1-4; Pep Club 1-4; Science Club 2, 3; State Science Fair 2; Chorus 2-4; The Panther Editor 4; State MIEA Delegate 4; Play 3; Librarian 4; Twirling 1,2; Panther Paws 4. BECKY BILLIPS Pep Club 1-4; F.H.A. 1-4; Secretary 3, Historian 4; Science Club Secretary 4; Honor Society Secretary 3, President 4; Panther Paws, President 3,4; Chorus 1-3; Panther Staff 2-4; Class Treasurer 2. SCOTT HOLDEN I. A. Club 2; Basketball 1,2; Football 2; Co-Editor Annual 4; Pep Club 4; Delegate to MIEA Convention at Missoula 4. EDDIE MONROE Pep Club 1-4; I. A. Club 2-4; Foot ball 2,3; Librarian 3,4; Basketball 2. DEAN GILLETTE I. A. Club 2-4, Vice President 4; Chorus 3; Football 1-4; Basketball 2; Class President 2. DIANE STOKES Chorus 1-4; Play 3; F.H. A. 3,4, Song Leader 4, District Chorus 3, 4; Pep Club 1-4; National Honor Society 3,4, Secretary-Treasurer 3,4; Panther Staff 3,4; MIEA Delegate 4; Panther Paws 3,4; Editor of the Annual 4; Speech Class Play 3; Girls' State Alternate 3; Transfer from Grand Forks, North Dakota 3. CONNIE MUNYON Pep Club 3; Panther Staff 3, 4. DONNA WENZEL Pep Club 1-4; F.H. A. 1-4; Chorus 1,3,4; Science Club 4; Panther Paws 3,4; Panther Staff 4. JOE CHRISTIAENS Pep Club 1-4; Football 1-4; Basketball 1-2; V Club 1-4; I. A. Club 2-4, President 4; Play 3; Chorus 1-4; Boys’ State Alternate 3; Heisey Award 3. ALFRED VAN DEN BOS I. A. Club; Play 4. JOANNE NORSBY F.H.A. 4; Pep Club 3,4; Transfer from Poison 3. JACK STOKES I. A. Club 2-4; Basketball 1-4; Football 1; ”V' Club 1-4. ✓ SHARON WARREN ANITA JERRY CHARLES JIM AGEE ARCHDALE BARRON BROPHY CHRISTIAENS CHRISTIAENS p | n f p W V 'V X. L , ’ • ■' to m SUZANNE KEITH KENNY FRANCY PERMILLA RUSSELL EGAN GaLETTE GaLETTE JOHNSON KARLSGODT HALL cm JANET STOKES ERNEST PEPION JERRY PETERS o TOM SHEPARD |AN4 4 DON DONALD SNORTLAND SPEER i GEORGE JANICE RUTH CRYSTAL MARY STOLTZ STOLTZ VANDEN BOS VAN DE KOP WIDHALM JUNIORS SOPHOMORES Gerald Claire Arthur Bruner Widhalm Widhalm Linda Bruner Dennis Sandra Douglas Linda Tom David Hammer Pfieffer Henneman Hartsell Marcum Slezak Vicki Faye Billy Doris Lyndon Phyllis Billy Jay Billips Henneman Dabney Widhalm Mollerstrom Ingebrigtson Norsby ' P 4SM 7 v Darlene Bill Linda Everett Donna Jerry Swanson Peterson Swank King Wheeler Jones Patrick James Roxanne Brophy Briden VanDeKop Judy Gossard Charles Judy Ralph Schneider May Sand FRESHMEN Rita Marguerite Lowell Agatha Roy Donald Beaudry Brophy Carlson Christiaens Davis Dodge Sue Lynelle Betty Marilyn Marcia Roy Melvin Farrington Hall Harris Jannusch Johnson Johnson King G P|| O 0 n a Jkr- t (m ¥ SO Bill Ramon Bill Anna Bob Jack Evelyn Kuka Lindseth Majerus Marcum McGrew Miller Monroe Jerry Elouise Howard Bonnie Sherry James Bill Parker Pepion Sand Schwenke Sheble Stephen Stokes Nila Arthur Sharon Albert Barney Donny Alan Struss Toren Van Auken VandenBos VandenBos VandenBos Wheeler Ralph Widhalm, Janice Neyenhuis, Warren Neyenhuis, Jerry Durnell, Bill Christiaens, Glen Neyenhuis, Carl Orr. ' HOMEWARD BOUND Valier schools have six buses wnich bring in 607o of grade school and high school students every day. The buses travel 275 miles a day and 63,546 a year at a cost . 007 cents per student-mile. Rita Morris, Vicky Billips, Donna Wheeler, Linda Bruner, David Schell, Rusty Boeck, Kathy Boeck. EIGHTH GRADE Marla Chausse Edwin Toren Marsha Otthouse Donald Arnst Linda Erickson Kenneth Donovan Lorraine Halverson William Christiaens Genise Bonnet Terrence Widhalm LaLonnie Ingebrigtson Kingsley Kuka Delores Widhalm Peter Martin Patsy Van De Kop Joseph Miller Angela Widhalm James Nelson Linda Leet David Osterman JoAnn Widhalm Edward Peterson Kathleen Shephard James Scheel Glenna Orr Lawrence Keeler Ellen Norsby Edward Wheeler Barbara May Victoria Barron Mark Bennett Patty Boucher Lynn Boumans Anita Burgess Karen Carlson Carol Chatlain Gene Adele Douglas Richard Gibson Peter Habets Florence Hartwell Linda Johnson Forrest Karlsgodt Steven Kincaid John Kuka Larry Majerus Leslie Mauws Daryle May Wesley McComb Kenneth Moon Glen Neyenhuis Linda Parker Dolores Parmelee Alan Parr James Pulver Gertrude Sanson Dales Shepard Ronald Speer Alan Stokes Janice Torske Gayle Wentworth Mary Wenzel Laura Wheeler Bernard Widhalm Stephen Widhalm SEVENTH t£St :335S sS ANITA BARRON GLORIA MOON CAROL MILLER PEGGY VAN DE KOP A” SQUAD CHEERLEADERS For the second year Valier has won the trophy for the best cheerleaders at the district tournament. PEP CLUB They follow the team. “PRESENT TO SERVE AT ALL FUNCTIONS” PANTHER PAWS Theresa Widhalm, Doris Widhalm, Donna Orr, Donna Wenzel, Denise Powers, Roxanne Van De Kop, Rita Widhalm, Charlotte Widhalm, Ruth Van Den Bos, Judy May, Marie King, Permilla Karlsgodt, Joanne Norsby, Diane Stokes, Sharon Mandell, Becky Billips, Suzanne Egan, Janice Stoltz, Pam Pfeiffer, Evan Trafelet, and Mr. Kay. ON VALIER HIGH “B SQUAD CHEERLEADERS” Vicki Billips, Evelyn Monroe, Marguerite Brophy, Permilla Karlsgodt PANTHER “A” SQUAD STANDING, left to right: Bill Peterson, Laurie Nelson, Jerry Slezak, Tom Shepard, Pat Brophy, Jerry Brophy, Tom Marcum, Don Snortland, Jim Stephens, Doug Hennemen. KNEELING, left to right: Mgr. David Widhalm, Coach Sanders, Mgr. Bill Norsby. STANDING, left to right: Joe King, Howard Sands, Bill Stokes, Tom Marcum, Bill Kuka, Bob McGrew, Charles Schneider, Jim Stephens, Bill Majerus. KNEELING, left to right: Coach Van Gorden, Alan Wheeler. DON SNORTLAND JERRY BROPHY BILL PETERSON JERRY SLEZAK PAT BROPHY DOUGLAS HENNEMAN TOM SHEPHARD LAURIE NELSON TOM MARCUM SENIOR BAND ROW 1 (From Left): Peter Martin, Janice Stoltz, Leslie Mauws, Wanda Martin, Bill Peterson, Jim Stephen, Russ Hall. ROW 2: Jerry Parker, Bill Christiaens, Genise Bonnet, Gail Wentworth, Rita Beaudry, Don Speer, Ron Speer, Alan Wheeler, Bill Dabney, Doug Henneman. ROW 3: David Osterman, Sue Farrington, Bob Brophy, Jim Christiaens, Lawrence Keeler, Jim Nelson, Robbie Christiaens, Tom Majerus, Bill Majerus, Eva Trafelet, Darlene Swanson. ROW 4: Donna Wheeler, Vicki Billips, Jane Burgess, Jean Douglas. Director John Brown. Left to right, BACK ROW: Jim Christiaens, Joe Christiaens, P. Brophy, B, Gillette, D. Snortland, R. Jones, D. Speer. ROW 2: R. Beaudry, S. Sheble, L. Hall, R. Morris, D. Stokes, J. Leet, M. King, D. Wenzel. ROW 3: A. Christiaens, L. Swank, J. May, J. Gossard, L. Hartsell, M. Johnson, Mr. Borwn. HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS Director: MR. BROWN JUNIOR BAND Left to right, ROW I: B. Hancock, H. Hartsell, W. Martin, D. Swanson, G. Gillette, C. Crawford. ROW 2: L. Parker, J. Torske, B. Urness, J. Lauffer, L. Majerus, L. Parker, K. Brophy, J. Farrington, D. Drunken-miller. ROW 3: M. Wenzel, L. Wheeler, T. Sanson, D. May, S. Wid-halm, J. Kuka, T. Christiaens, T. Majerus, Mr. Brown. QUEEN LINDA REIGNS 6 ROW 1: Darlene Swanson, Permilla Karlsgodt, and Denise Powers. ROW 2: Evelyn Monroe, Charlotte Widhalm, Sharon Mandell, Suzanne Egan, Queen Linda Bruner, Vicki Billips, Marguerite Brophy, Marie King, and Sharon Van Auken. THEY BEAR THE CROWN AND THE GOWN JUNIOR PROM 1959 Joyce Van Den Bos and Ronald Jones Everyone has an enjoyable time dancing to the Music of the Billips Orchestra. “TOWARD NEW HORIZONS” F. H. A. OFFICERS Left to right: Rita Widhalm, Reporter; Vicki Billips, Parliamentarian; Patsy Brophy, Secretary; Gloria Moon, Vice President; Carol Miller, President; Eva Trafelet, Treasurer; Diane Stokes, Song Leader; Becky Billips, Historian; and Anita Barron, Parliamentarian. The Valier chapter now consists of 47 members. The F. H. A. sponsored the annual Christmas Formal in December at the Civic Center and made candy for Valentine's Day for the children at the Montana State Orphans Home. Left to right: Lee Swank and Diane Stokes. Diane and Lee in their dance number appeared on the State Convention program. THE INDUSTRIAL ARTS CLUB Left to right: Ramon Lindseth, Art Toren, Donny VanDenBos, Roy Johnson, Howard Sands, Denis Hammer, Jerry Parker, Jim Norsby, Allen Wheeler, Albert VanDenBos. ROW 2: Roy Davis, Bill Kuka, Bill Stokes, Joe Christiaens, Lloyd Barron, Jerry Brophy, David Slezak, Charles Christiaens, Eddie Monroe. ROW 3: Mr. Kroon, Donald Dodge, Barney VanDenBos, Bob McGrew, Lowell Carlson, Larry Christiaens, Everett King, Jack Miller. ROW 4: Ernest Pepion, Jack Stokes, Charles Schneider, Dean Gillette, Gerald Bruner, Ralph Sands, George Stoltz, Jim B. FINISHED PRODUCT Left to right: David Slezak, Lowell Carlson, Mr. Kroon, Denis Hammer. SCIENCE CLUB LEANING: Judy Leet, Becky Billips, Carol Miller, Don Snortland, Permilla Karlsgodt, Lee Swank, Gloria Moon, Sharon Mandell, Sue Egan, Pam Pfeiffer, Donna Wheeler, Janice Stoltz. SECOND ROW: Jerry Slezak, Bob Brophy, Linda Bruner, Eva Trafelet, Donna Wenzel, Bill Norsby. THIRD ROW: Kenny Gillette, Chuck Schneider, Laurie Nelson, Pat Brophy. Science projects such as Bob Brophy's ’’Mutation of Bacterial Species,” Carol Miller's Metabolism of Mice” and Suzanne Egan’s Comets in the Orbit of Planets will be entered in the district science fairs at Shelby, Choteau and at the state fair in Missoula if they qualify. LETTERMAN’S CLUB ROW I: Laurie Nelson, Don Snortland, Ron Jones, Bob McGrew, Bob Brophy, Jerry Jones, Joe Christiaens, Jim Christiaens, Doug Henneman. ROW □: Pat Brophy, Jack Stokes, Ken Gillette, Bill Kuka, Jerry Brophy, George Stoltz, Larry Christiaens. ROW III: Jerry Slezak, Keith Gillette, Dean Gillette, Bob Gillette, Gerald Bruner. This device, which appears to be a bathtub with hoses instead of faucets, is actually the whirlpool donated to Valier High School by the Letterman's Club. It is used frequently by anyone who has stiff muscles and sprains. It relieves pain and heals faster. OUTSTANDING IN V.H.S. GIRLS’ STATE Carol Miller and Eva Trafelet PANTHER EDITORS Shirley Mauws and Marie King BUILDING CUSTODIAN Mr. Carl Orr ANNUAL EDITORS Scott Holden and Diane Stokes BOYS’ STATE Joe Widhalm and Bob Brophy STUDENT COUNCIL Left to right: Howard Sand, Freshman Representative: Don Snortland, Vice President; Bob Brophy, Presi dent; Darlene Swanson, Secretary; Mr. Lindahl, Advisor. The Student Council is a member of the Montana Association of Student Councils and the National Association of Student Coun cils. This year the council attended die state convention at Red Lodge and also supervised the Harvest Festival. Bob Brophy 22 Rita Widhalm 22 Carol Miller 21 Becky Billips 13 Scott Holden 6 Theresa Widhalm 6 Eva Trafelet 5 Permilla Karlsgodt 19 Judy Leet 18 Sharon Mandell 12 Ruth VandenBos 5 Donna Orr 5 Kenny Gilette 3 Suzanne Egan 2 Mary Widhalm 1 Rita Morris 1 Linda Hartsell 11 Douglas Henneman 8 Patrick Brophy 7 Mildred Graham 6 San Pfeiffer 6 Linda Bruner 4 Vickie Billips 2 Judy Gossard 2 Judy May 2 Lynelle Hall 4 Bill Majerus 4 Sue Farrington 4 H O N O R R O L L Evelyn Monroe 2 Jim Stephen 2 Melvin King 2 The number after each name indicates the number of times it has appeared on the honor roll according to available records. NATIONAL HONOR SOCIETY From left, ROW 1: Donna Orr, Rita Widhalm, Becky Billips, ROW 2: Judy Leet, Permilla Karsgodt, Eva Trafelet, Sharon Mandell. ROW 3: Mr. Lindahl, Diane Stokes, Carol Miller, Bob Brophy. INITIATION Carol Miller. Diane Stokes, Becky Billips, Permilla Karlsgodt, Eva Trafelet. Rita Widhalm. TYPISTS ROW ONE: Patsy Brophy, Shirley Mauws, Theresa Widhalm. MIDDLE ROW: Carol Miller, Marie King. BACK ROW: Connie Munyon, Joanne Norsby. JUNIOR EDITORS Permilla Karlsgodt, Ruth Van den Bos The Panther was published by the seniors the first semester and the juniors the second semester. Advisor, Mrs. Tidy-man. HEADLINE CUTTERS Linda Norsby, Denise Powers, Crystal VanDeKop SPORTS EDITORS Kenny Gillette, Bob Gillette, Jack Stokes “PANTHER” REPORTERS ROW ONE AT TABLE: Joe Christiaens, Permilla Karlsgodt, Ruth Van den Bos, Shirley Mauws, Marie King, Bob Gillette. SECOND ROW: Scott Holden, Jack Stokes, Rita Widhalm, Theresa Widhalm, Denise Powers, Joanne Norsby, Patsy Brophy, Bob Brophy, Joe Widhalm, THIRD ROW: Ed Monroe, Jim Brown, Donna Wenzel, Charlotte Widhalm, Peggy VanDeKop, Connie Munyon, Carol Miller, Larry Lindseth, Kenny Gillette. BACK ROW: Helen Habets, Judy Leet, Pam Pfeiffer, Gloria Moon, Eva Trafelet, Becky Billips, Diane Stokes. FEATURE EDITORS Rita Widhalm, Diane Stokes, Judy Leet. (Standing), Gloria Moon. PEANUTS FOR POLIO ’59 AND ’60 QUEEN OF 1960 AND CANDIDATES From left to right, Gloria Moon, senior; Ruth Vanden Bos, junior; Judy May, sophomore; and Anna Marcum, freshman. Chairman Carol Miller of 1960 Peanuts for Polio drive crowns Queen Judy May. Diane Stokes, Chairman, about to crown 1959 King and Queen Laurie Nelson and Permilla Karlsgodt. CAFETERIA SERVICE WITH A SMILE Left to right: Mary Widhalm, Mrs. Grace DeBoer (director), Anna Marcum, Rita Widhalm, Charlotte Widhalm, Donna Wheeler, Gary Neyenhuis, Shirley Toren, Dorothy Widhalm, and Theresa Widhalm. FIRST AND SECOND GRADERS ENJOY THE MEAL ROW I, left to right: Myrna Bruner, Mona Norsby, Jeanie Dabney, Lorraine Ingebrigtson, Rita Holm, Joyce Van den Bos, Patty Jo Morris, Jeanie Snortland, Gay Nivens, Aria Krattiger, Patti Bills, Sylvia Johnson, Julie Christiaens, Karen Speer. ROW II: Roger Moon, Jerry Norsby, Michael Stephen, Jack Urness, Daryle Swanson, John Hammer, Frank Wenzel, Henry Kuka, Wayne Sand, Rodney Guy, Larry Stoltz, Lloyd Wentworth. GRADUATION EVE FOR THE CLASS OF ’59 THEY IMPROVED THE MOST 1958-1959 Heisey Winners American Legion Award Athletic Award to Western ANITA SCHEEL KENNY GILLETTE FRANK WENZEL Montana College WE RUN THE LIBRARY Librarians work while Mrs. Tidyman lends a helping hand. (See center left-hand side). The library is open four periods a day and is run by student librarians under the direction of Mrs. Tidyman. Keeping the books in order, filing cards, and getting new books ready to check out are the main functions of the librarians. Left to right: Denise Powers (secretary-treasurer), Kenny Gillette (vice president), Jim Brown (president), Marie King, Shirley Mauws, Bill Norsby, Charles Christiaens, Mildred Graham, Eddie Monroe. STUDENTS AT WORK IN THE SCIENCE LAB BOB GILLETTE DEMONSTRATES THE TELSA-COIL Left to right: Susan Egan, Ron Jones, Bob Gillette, Carol Miller, Mr. Haefer. BIOLOGY STUDENTS DISSECT ANIMALS Left to right: Mr. Van Gorden, Billy Norsby, Art Widhalm, Dave Widhalm, Judy Gossard, Fay Henneman ROW I: Don Dodge, Alan Wheeler. ROW II: Roy Davis, Lowell Carlson, Bill Stokes, Bill Kuka, Butch VandenBos. ROW III: Jim Stephen, Art Toren, Barney VandenBos, Ramon Lindseth, Donnie Vanden-Bos. ROW IV: Bob McGrew, Jack Miller, Bill Majerus, Howard Sand, Jerry Parker, and Mr. Sanders. FRESHMAN BOYS STUDY TREASURE ISLAND ROW I: Jack Stokes, Peggy VanDeKop. ROW II: Denise Powers, Alice Monroe, Rita Widhalm. ROW III: Donna Wenzel, Shirley Mauws, Helen Habets, and Mr. Kay. MR. KAY EXPLAINS ADJUSTING ENTRIES IN BOOKKEEPING THESE STUDENTS’ CONCERN IS BACTERIA Left to right: Jerry Brophy, JudyLeet, Don Speer, Charles Christiaens, Mr. Haefer, Patsy Brophy, and Russel Hall. FRONT ROW, from left: Sherry Sheble, Agatha Christiaens, Marilyn Jannusch, Elouise Pepion. BACK ROW: Bonnie Schwenke, Nila Struss, Sue Farrington, Betty Harris, and Anna Marcum. MARY'S MUFFIN MAKERS Doris Widhalm and Her Mobile STUDENTS AT WORK ADVANCE MATH STUDY THIRD DIMENSION ROW I: Judy Lee:, Rita Widhalm. ROW II: Joe Widhalm, Scott Holden, Jerry Slezak. ROW III: Permilla Karlsgodt, Bob Brophy, Bob Gillette, Don Snortland, ROW IV: Sharon Mandell, Ron Jones, Jim Christiaens, Larry Lindseth, and Mr. Haefer. I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag' VALIER by Carol Miller The north shore of beautiful Lake Frances, with a view of the mountains on the west, was the perfect site for a town. This land was part of the huge 220, 000-acre Seven Block Ranch. Cargill and Withee of La Crosse, Wisconsin, purchased this land from the Conrad brothers in August of 1908. They paid $1,000,000 for all their land and cattle. W. G. Cargill was a member of the Cargill family with elevators and flour mills in many states. They saw in the surrounding area a fertile farm land if it could be irrigated. An irrigation project was organized under the Carey Land Act. They got 40, 000 acres more from the government for this project. The Clinton Hurst Company of Idaho was hired to sell the land and lay out the town. Robert Russell of Denver took the contract for construction. During 1910 one thousand men and four hundred horses worked to complete the canals and outlets for water. The town was planned for ten thousand, and they expected it to grow to the size of Great Falls, as the market center for 80, 000 acres of irrigated land. There were also prospects of having both the Great Northern and Milwaukee Railways through the town. Lots were set aside in the town for churches and schools. Here also were located the headquaters of the irrigation company. At one time one hundred and fifty college - trained engineers worked here. To provide the town with transportation Cargill and Withee constructed the Montana Western Railway from Conrad to Valier. Supervisor of the work was Peter Valier, general manager of several railways in Wisconsin. As a compliment to Mr. Valier, the town was given his name. Lake Frances was named for Cargill's wife. The Great Northern furnished all die track and backed the building of the Montana Western Railway. October 8, 1909, was the opening day for land sales, and at the close of the first day of business 30, 000 acres of land and $63, 000 worth of city lots had been sold. Governor Norris attended this big event with State Engineer Wade. Four trains each ran daily for this event. W. L. Campbell was the first manager of the water company with William Wayman as sales manager. The Valier Hotel was completed by the water company in 1909 and opened at the time of the land sales. The hotel building and the depot were built of bricks manufactured on the Dry Fork. Rail -road tracks were laid up main street and material was unloaded on the spot. Before the depot was built the freight was unloaded on a platform, where everyone looked out for his own belongings. THE FISHHOUND BAND The Valier Drugstore was opened by C. H. Drake of Conrad and run by J. N. Starbuck. Since Mr. and Mrs. Starbuck lived on a homestead east of town, every day Mr. Starbuck rode his bicycle into town to work. There were only about five cars in the entire town, and no roads in the country. The post office was in the drugstore for many years until it was moved to its present location. The first telephone exchange was also in the drugstore, and Mrs. Obe Harrison was the first operator. Drake and Kingsbury started the telephone exchange and ran the lines on barbed wire. There were fifteen phones all on the first party line. Saloons were restricted to the north side of the tracks. Five lots at $1000 a piece were sold there. One of the first saloons was a tent; later, the owners, Tom Hurley and John McElhany, ran the Home Ranch Bar. Other operators were: J. W. McCormick, Richard Aust, and Pete Hansen. Jimmy Sheridan, a swamper at the saloons, would often come to the drugstore and dance. He was the first man buried in Lakeview Cemetery. R. M. Sproat's grocery store was on the corner where the Husky Station is now. Jack Rimel later ran this store. Joe Sturgeon built the store where the B K Market is now located in the winter of 1909. Every time a new building was put up a big dance was held in it before the fixtures were put in. Sturgeons ran a grocery and hardware store and also a livery stable. Jesse Morgan's meat market was in the old creamery building. Ed and Harry Harrington operated a jewelry store in Valier. Mrs. Wood sold musical instruments from her home on the south side of town. She was a former concert singer and still sang at concerts at the age of sixty-five. Miss McNutt had a candy store in a building north of the milk plant. Mrs. Hughes, the mother of Mrs. C. H. Kester, ran Hughes Cafe, where the first Methodist Church services were held. The corner stone of the First Methodist Church was laid on October 3, 1909. The pastor was the Rev. G. E. Hutt, who was assisted in the ceremony by the Rev. W. W. Van Orsdell. The first Catholic services were held by Father McCormick. The church was built in about 1910, with Father Joseph Shevlin as the first resident priest. This building was moved to Bynum, when the present church was built in 1938. School was first held in the basement of the Catholic Church before a sixteen by twenty-four foot frame building was used. About 24 students of all ages attended. In 1911 the old stone school was built from stone quarried on Dupuyer Creek. Pete St. Dennis was on the first school board. Mrs. Bush, one of the early teachers, still acts in the Western movies in Hollywood. Carry Larson also taught in Valier District for thirty years. The first high school graduating class in 1915 had three members. The high school was built in 1918. Valier has had many doctors, dentists and lawyers. The first doctor was Dr. Long, who moved to Eureka. COMPANY D LEAVING FOR WORLD WAR I Dr. C. D. Powell came in October of 1909 and stayed until his death in the late 30's. Dr. Harshburger, a son-in-law of Bill Campbell, practiced heit for a short time. Dr. G. F. Tidyman came here in 1912, practicing until his retirement in the 20's. Dr. Millard, Dr. Hunter, and Dr. Smith were the first dentists. Dr. James Jones, who now practices in Cut Bank, was also here for awhile. Dr. Warzak from Chicago was here in the early days. W. L. Bullock was one of the early lawyers to practice in Valier. The lot where the Civic Center now stands was the center for all the community events. In the bandstand, the Fishhound Band, organized by Herman Hermanrude, gave concerts. Anyone in the town who could play an instrument was in the band. Valier also had a music club, which was also social. They put on the operetta Sylvia.” At one time there were thirty in the male choir, directed by R. W. Speer. Valier had an outstanding baseball team. L. M. (Red) Johnson was the star pitcher and Dr. Powell, Tiny Harrison, and Ralph Broadhead were also on the team. Most of the players were hired. Valier played such towns as Havre, Great Falls, Lethbridge, and Conrad. The Chautauqua came to Valier every summer for many years. This was a large show made up of music and lectures. It usually stayed in town for about five days and gave two performances a day. At the end of the week the children in town participated in a big program, before the show moved on. The first bank building was the small yellow house behind the post office. This was the First National Bank, operated by Toole, Kester, and Leech. Another bank, the Montana State Bank, was later started in what is now the Capitol Theatre building. With all the building going on there was a big demand for lumber. Valier had four lumber companies: Boorman’s, Libby Lumber, Fulton and Nuzem, and the Empire. Contractors Powell and Egland built many of the early homes. These first homes were very scattered. The present Masonic Temple was the summer home of Will Withee. Pete St. Dennis' Blacksmith shop, built in 1909, was the first building in town. Colonel James Stanford, who was president of the irrigation company, organized a company of militia in Valier, composed of the business men in town. They built the Armory Building, with the government paying half of the expense. Willard Olsen and Bert Ufkes were lieutenants. Willard Olsen took Company D to Mexico when the Pancho Villa outbreak took place. An excellent military band was organized with paid director Tom Davies. This was the hospital unit for the state militia. The Armory, which had one of the finest dance floors in the state, was destroyed by fire in the late twenties. Dances were often held in the Assembly Hall, owned by Hunter, and later by Malone. This hall was located on the prairie east of town. When the flu hit Valier in 1918, the Methodist Church was converted into a hospital, with the mothers taking shifts tending the ill. Not one single case was lost. Mrs. R. W. Speer started the Public Library in 1910, with members of the board taking turns running it. The first permanent librarian, Mrs. Margaret Holmes, was hired in 1959. Valier also had a newspaper for many years called THE VALERIAN, which was sold to the INDEPENDENT OBSERVER in Conrad in about 1950. Several times the irrigation company had to reorganize because of a lack of money. Each time it reorganized under a different name. One loan was made by Guaranty Bank in New York City, and R. W. Speer was sent to Valier to look after their interests. He remained here as head of the company until his death in about 1943. Candle and kerosene lights were used until about 1912, when a steam generator plant was built by the water company. This type of electricity was so expensive that it was available only for a few hours in the evening. The steam plant was shut down when the Montana Power was brought in during 1924. Valier got natural gas in 1929. In about 1914 the first water system was built along Dupuyer Avenue and down Main Street. Before this Ed Whurley had a very successful business of hauling water and selling it for $1.00 a barrel. This water was used for cooking and washing, but all the drinking water was hauled from a few wells. The first mayor of Valier was C. H. Kester, followed by Gus Tourtelotte, Dr. C. D. Powell, C. E. Gilboe, Harry Harrington, C. E. Atwood, Blaine Ferguson, J. N. Starbuck, Ralph Bowman, and the present Mayor James Fitzpatrick. Valier ran for county seat of Pondera County in 1920, but was defeated by Conrad. The town of Valier celebrated its 50th Jubilee, during the summer of 1959 with a big two-day celebration, in connection with the Old Settlers Picnic. A tremendous crowd turned out for the parade, and dance on Saturday and the water sports and games the next day. The information for this history was given by Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Starbuck, Mrs. Margaret Miller, Mr. J. A. Tidyman, and a history written by Cecil Parker at the time of the Jubilee, old files of the Valerian, and official town records. VALIER IN ABOUT 1948 They’re Behind Us For all your lumber needs See DEVOE DEAN SWANK and BOB WENZEL THE LIGHTHOUSE A1 and Kay Boek give fast service after basketball games. Mrs. Tidyman is appreciating a hot cup of coffee. DICK’S GROCERY STORE Groceries and fresh meats BRIDEN’S CHEVROLET PRESENTS THE I960 CHEVY SEE THE U. S. A. IN YOUR NEW CHEVROLET. Left to right: Tom Briden and Clayton Briden, Jr. SEE THE WONDERFUL NEW WORLD OF FORDS FOR I960 AT VAUER GARAGE THE VALUE LEADER IN AMERICA TODAY Left to right: Hubert Webers, and Herb Hazen. VALIER IMPLEMENT Fast service, free advice at the Valier Implement. From left to right: George Henneman, Harold Henneman, and Vern Powers. In the past decade we have spent $120, 000, 000 on new plants and property, a good part of which will assure you of power for the future. Our engineers' drawing boards now hold plans for the lines that will whisk electricity from the generating plants they'll build for you, and your children. Just give us the opportunity to continue supplying adequate power and we WILL. THE MONTANA POWER COMPANY WESLEY’S SERVICE STATION Wes Carries Case Implements and Conoco Gas and Oil. G.T.A. ELEVATOR It is managed and operated by Ed Erickson. For the best in foods at reasonable prices go to ANDERSON'S MERCANTILE Louella LaRance, Mrs. McGrew, Robert Shephard, Clarence McGrew, and Alex LaRance. Motorola TV Kelvinator Appliances CHADWICK AND SON SERVICE Leona, Ronald, Elizabeth, and Bert Elings give you Service With a Smile. FARMERS AND STOCKMANS BANK Mrs. Nels Swanson, Mrs. Ruth Hartsell, Kathleen Pauli, Loren Ekhoff and Nels Swanson are always on hand to serve the public. VALIER HOTEL BEAUTY SALON Mrs. Moran sets a new wave for Mrs. A. E. Leech while Mrs. Nat Wheeler dries her hair. PURNELL’S INSURANCE AGENCY STATE FARM MUTUAL INSURANCE Jerry Durnell helps Paul Widhalm figure out income taxes. GREELY ELEVATOR The friendly Greely Elevator man will bring you the best service a-vailable, says Manager Bud Gillette. DAN’S HUSKY STATION For better service stop at Dan's. Mr. Dan Stokes GAMBLES Mrs. Helen Ur-ness measures some nylon rope for Mr. Harry King. If in need of hardware shop at Gambles. EVERYTHING FOR YOUR BUILDING NEEDS Carl and Phil Miller are ready to help you with all your housing needs. CLEAN WELL-PRESSED CLOTHES ARE DELIVERED PROMPTLY Billy and Bud Reeves in front of the Valier Cleaners Be Fashionable Shop at WENTWORTH’S Let Dorothy Serve You. Anna May and Pat Peterson, Bill Lindquist, and Bob Wentworth FRIENDLY SERVICE AWAITS YOU HERE IL1 FARMERS UNION OIL CO. VALIER REXALL DRUG ELMER HOTVEDT Fill your Prescriptions Here THE MINT BAR For a Refreshing Lift See RAY or CARLENE. Left to right: Carl Monroe, Tom Hall, Glen Culleton, and Teddy Olson. THE CAPITOL THEATRE For Better Entertainment Go to a Movie at The Capitol Theatre fSTiil Ey — ■ SPECIAL STUDENTS RATES $. 50 to f.z MONTANA WESTERN RAILWAY Serving Valier Since 1909 LOHSE FLYING SERVICE Instruction in flying, crop dusting, quick transportation, hail control. CURRY’S MARKET Enjoy the friendly atmosphere at TED'S BAR Left to right: Ironi Chattin, Mr. Chattin, Henry Kuka, Evertt Orr, Max Jacobson, Ted Orr. FRENCHY’S CAFE A favorite place for good coffee and food. Left to right: Cut Bank, bus driver; Wayne Haefer, Gene Bonnet. Prompt, courteous service and a large selection of your favorite foods. Left to right: Jim Curry and Jim Russel. WE GO FORTH WITH HIGH HOPES AND NEW INTERESTS TAYLOR PUBLISHING COMPANY The World's Best Yearbooks Are Taylor-made