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OUTDOOR VET — Homer T . Davis Born 7 June 1916 Homer celebrated his 100th Birthday a few days ago and the party is going to get even bigger 11 June at the Halfway House Bar & Grill . Homer is pictured here with his old Springfield 30-06 topped with a Leupold 2 X 7 Vari X I . He may not be able to hunt or shoot it anymore but this World War II veteran has killed a many elk , deer and bears with his old rifle . He dropped his last elk in the Yaak several years ago . He regrets he was never drawn for a moose tag after all these years .

OUTDOOR VET — Homer T . Davis Born 7 June 1916 Homer celebrated his 100th Birthday a few days ago and the party is going to get even bigger 11 June at the Halfway House Bar & Grill . Homer is pictured here with his old Springfield 30-06 topped with a Leupold 2 X 7 Vari X I . He may not be able to hunt or shoot it anymore but this World War II veteran has killed a many elk , deer and bears with his old rifle . He dropped his last elk in the Yaak several years ago . He regrets he was never drawn for a moose tag after all these years .

Homer served under General Patton and described him this way , “ He was a “ Tough Old Bastard ”, you could hear him bellowing from several yards away . He was a very shrewd man .” Homer was a Military Policeman and fixed the roads while in the US Army from 1940 — 1945 . He said they worked day and night . Gen . Patton traveled by night when advancing .
Homer ’ s memory maybe a little rusty but he has some words of wisdom and other informative information we will cover in the July issue after his big birthday party . Come celebrate Homer ’ s 100th Birthday with us on 11 June ( Saturday ) at the Halfway Bar & Grill , Live music by Country Comfort , bring a side dish and FREE camping is available . Festivities start at 3:00PM and the potluck dinner will starts at 5:00PM . For more information call 406-295-4358 . See ya there !
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