Memories for the Week of July 22, 2015

100 years ago

July 22 1915

Kropp-Garland

One of the most beautiful weddings ever held in Malta was that which took place at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Garland when Walter H. Kropp and Mildred Garland were united in marriage.

Both contracting parties were born and reared in Montana, the bride being the only daughter of Mrs. and Mrs. W.H. Garland, who are engaged in the sheep business about 23 miles north of Malta.

The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. August Kropp, old time residents of Teton County, who are also engaged in sheep raising.

The house was beautifully decorated with trailing cedar, ferns, sweet peas, carnations, roses and snap-dragons, which were embanked in large quantities in the living and dining rooms.

The bride looked very charming in a gown of white crepe de chene and veil of net and orange blossoms, carrying an arm bouquet of bridal roses. The groom was attired in the conventional black. Mrs. Gladys Robinson, daughter of H.G. Robinson, was bridesmaid, wearing a gown of white chiffon over net with lace trimmings. Robert Hilton attended as groom.

75 years ago

July 25, 1940

Troop Train brings 75 CCC's to Malta

A troop train carrying 75 CCC enrollees arrived in Malta, Monday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock from Fort Dix, New Jersey.

The boys who are from New York and New Jersey will be quarantined two weeks as required by government regulations when new men come to camp, said Captain Leland Miller, of Co. 258, CCC.

Malta lambasts Zortman 10-1 in Sunday game

Malta had things much their own way Sunday afternoon when the local nine jumped on an augmented Zortman club to coast in a 10 to 1 victory.

Jim Hotz went the route for Malta allowing but four hits, one homerun by pitcher Earl Kloucheck, who parked the ball far in right field. Kloucheck gave up six scratches but poor support failed to help the Zortman hurler out of pinches.

Yuh Don't Say: Prescription

"What do you take for your insomnia?"

"A glass of wine at regular intervals."

"Does that make you sleep?"

"No, but it makes me satisfied to stay awake."

50 years ago

July 22, 1965

Kills Rattler

Jerry Richardson of the Hillcrest addition killed a three-foot rattlesnake near the irrigation canal Tuesday evening. It was reported Monday that the rattler had been seen behind the Dobson implement building but a police search failed to find the snake.

Resolution

The board of County Commissioners of Phillips County passed the following resolution in regard to paving and completion of Route 242 north of Malta to the Canadian line. The State Highway Commission was informed of the resolution at its meeting with local persons Sunday evening in Lewistown.

25 years ago

July 18, 1990

Mining question on reservation to go to residents

To mine or not to mine on the reservation side of the Little Rockies is the question residents of the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation will decide.

A resolution passed by the Fort Belknap Community Council will put the question of whether or not to approve 'further testing and core drilling for minerals in the Little Rockies to a referendum vote on July 30.

The recent permit granted to Pegasus Gold Inc. for expansion of a leaching pad on the Landusky side of the Little Rockies was opposed by some Indians in the Lodgepole area and by an Indian-backed lobbying group for so-called "traditional" Indians who feel the mining is destroying traditional grounds of religious significance.

Only Indians who live on the reservation are eligible to vote in the referendum and to be effective, a specified percentage of eligible voters have to cast ballots.

10 years ago

July 27, 2005

Hotel California – ' A Salute to the Eagles' to highlight 90th annual PC Fair

They're not the Eagles – but almost.

Hotel California, "A Salute to the Eagles" was founded with the intent of filling in a void left by the Eagles in 1982.

The group will highlight the grandstand performances at this year's 90th annual Phillips County Fair. By blending their extraordinary vocal and musical talents, Hotel California faithfully and accurately reproduces the sound of the Eagles studio recording while recreating a classic sound which undeniably transcends the boundaries of Rock, R&B and Country while delivering a modern, action packed performance that brings this timeless music into the new millennium.

Malta Swimmers – Off to State!

The Malta Swim Team claimed second place at the Eastern Divisional Meet held at Glendive last weekend with a total of 58 members attending. A total of 415 swimmers competed.

There will be 49 Malta Swim Team members attending the State Swim Meet in Chinook July 30th and 31st.

Malta had three high point winners: Megan Malone for the Bantam Girls, Lauren Buechler for the Midget Girls and Tate Carney for the Midget Boys.