PC Museum News for 7.5.17

Happy Fourth of July.

Again, Cole, Mont., is the topic for this week.

In 1935, the town of Cole celebrated our nation’s birth with a rodeo. Frank Martin reported news on the rodeo and he remembers it being clear and hot. (Some things never change!)

Events were similar to today, saddle bronc, bareback, bull riding, and calf roping. Although Frank reported that the cattle never showed up for the calf roping so his entry money was returned.

Other noteworthy events were a bad bronc that went over backwards, a bronc that bucked along a fence and ripped the pants off a contestant, and at the dance there were “three really good fights.” (Maybe some things never change.)

Have a fun and safe Fourth of July. The museum will be closed on the Fourth, but will re-open at 10 a.m. on July 5th.