One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
Demolition Derby Winners...pictured above are the trophy winners at the Demolition Derby Monday night which was sponsored by the Malta Jaycees. From the left are Charles Long, third place winner; Richie Williamson, second place winner; Bob Flesche, winner of the derby; Harvey Hanson, Wolf Point, "winner" of the hard luck trophy; Mrs. Leroy Anderson, winner of the Powderpuff Derby and Mrs. Don Wombold, second place winner for the gals. 1965.
Danny Goodheart of Malta puts the spurs to a wild bronc during the bareback riding event at the high school rodeo. 1965. Danny Goodheart of Malta puts the spurs to a wild bronc during the bareback riding event at the high school rodeo. 1965.
100 years ago
July 8, 1915
Barn Dance packs them in
The barn dance in the evening at Ed Downing's ranch was well attended, there being about 50 couples present and to say the least it was a grand affair and all had a fine time until about 4 o'clock in the morning, when all departed for their homes. The crowd was loud in its praise of the fine music furnished by the Southwick Orchestra. Several from Malta and Black Coulee were present at the dance.
May purchase site
A large number of the businessmen of Malta met with the County Commissioners last Tuesday evening to talk over the possibility of buying a site for a court house. There is a very choice site that can be purchased at this time at a very reasonable figure and those present thought it a good plan to secure the tract of land at this time when it can be purchased cheap, and thus save the county several thousand dollars.
75 years ago
July 11, 1940
Red Cross War Relief quota has been reached
The Red Cross war relief quota of $560 has been reached, according to Mrs. A.S. Hanscom, chapter secretary, but contributions are still being received.
Recent contributors are Mr. and Mrs. Fred Gabriel, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cosner, Kiwanis Club, Malta Junior Chamber of Commerce and the Saco American Legion Auxiliary.
Sewing Room is opened yesterday
The sewing room sponsored by the Phillips County Chapter, American Red Cross, was opened yesterday morning in the vacant building next to the news office.
Four sewing machines have been installed and whomen from the WPA sewing project initiated the cause by sewing on garments yesterday. Those wo worked were Mrs. Mary Cartwright, Mrs. Ed. Score, Mrs. William Dvorshak and Mrs. William Dove.
The room is available until the first of next week when painters will redecorate the building. Volunteers who desire to sew on garments at their home are asked to call Mrs. Ring who will comply with their request.
Fire Department urges cooperation of telephone users
The Malta Fire Department requests the public to please refrain from telephoning the operator at the local office concerning the location of fires until at least five minutes have elapsed after the siren has been sounded.
By cooperating with the department in this matter, the operator will have an opportunity to call firemen and will make for greater efficiency in combating the fire menace.
50 years ago
July 8, 1965
Now you can buy your liquor without a permit
Those four-bit permits became torn up pieces of paper in Montana July 15.
No longer are they necessary to make purchase at the state liquor store.
The 1965 legislature gave them the axe and the and the law became effective July 1.
Liquor store customers resented and were annoyed by the requirement that they must have permits to purchase hangover. Oops, pardon. Customers growled at having to pay for the right to purchase liquor, wines and other bottled goods.
Many customers did not purchase a permit over the years but got by by mumbling a number. Others borrowed permits from friends.
Boots and Saddles Day set for July 18
The second and final Boots and Saddles Days for Phillips County young people up to 18 is planned for July 18 at Trafton Park Arena. It will be the last chance for showing 4-H colts before fair time and will feature preliminary judging.
It is co-sponsored by the Phillips County Saddle Club and Beaver Creek Roping Club.
25 years ago
July 11, 1990
Malta native tries her hand before, behind cameras
Sally Demarais, Malta native, was featured in a recent edition of the Eastern Montana News Quarterly.
Demarais, who graduated from Eastern in the spring with a degree in mass communication, underwent a practical but adventuress experience as an intern spring quarter at TV 21, a local cable channel which emphasizes educational programming.
The work apparently paid off. Demarais won first place in a Channel 21-sponsored homemade video contest with the theme of "ethnic expression."
10 years ago
July 13, 2005
Newsfiles
Ten years ago – July 12, 1995
*A front-page feature shares the miracle news of a new resident, Mike Spaulding, who had a nail shot into his heart while working construction in California.
*The BLM announces "Elvis," a recent dinosaur find, may be staying at the museum.
* The Bridges of Madison County is sharing the screen with Congo at the Villa Theatre.
Content News – by Betty Oxarart
Think I'll call this "Baby Week!"
On Wednesday, Michelle and Chad Rotenberger got a new baby boy. Grandma and Grandpa, Vicki and Darrell Olsen, spent the week in welcoming the new one and spoiling Madison and Molly.
Then Saturday night, Alisha and Pat Gibbs welcomed their twin girls, born in Havre.
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