Memories for the Week of November 14, 2015

100 years ago

November 18, 1915

Local News

The fire department was called out Sunday evening to extinguish a fire at the old county jail building across the track on the north side.

The alarm was turned in at about 7:30, just the time when nearly all of the fire laddies were at church or the picture show, and most of them claim they did not hear the bell. A few of the faithful, however, responded and the fire was soon put out with the chemical engine. The fire was started by a tramp, who was thrown in the old jail during the afternoon for being drunk and disorderly, and he set fire to the furnishings of the interior. When the department arrived the prisoner easily made his escape.

Some Man

The new mail contract foes into effect Nov. 16 between Dodson, Zortman and Landusky. B.W. Brockway, Mayor of Malta, business manager of the Democratic Party of Phillips County, City Editor of the Malta Call, owner of the city gas wells, would-be Postmaster of Malta and director of star mail routes, fails in his attempt to remove the mail contract from Dodson to Malta. If Dodson has anything else that Malta wants, all that Malta has to do is to send Brockway and his little gang after it and they are sure to get it – nit – Contributed in the Montana Idea.

EDITOR'S NOTE (also written in 1915) We desire to call attention of the editor of the Montana Idea that Mr. Brockway is also secretary of the Lower Milk River Water User's Association, Justice of the Peace and United States Commissioner. With these additions the above item will pass muster.

75 years ago

November 21, 1940

Decorations urged

The Malta Junior Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a movement to instill community Christmas spirit by offering substantial prizes for the best decorated homes and yards during the holiday season. Complete plans have not been worked out, but it is believed the awards will be in cash.

The decorations committee has investigated Christmas outdoor decoration contests which are conducted every year in many cities throughout the state and has come to the conclusion that community spirit at Yuletide is heightened by such competitions. By the clever use of inexpensive lights, fir boughs, cardboard, paint and much ingenuity, novel outdoor decorations have been assembled.

On Sale at Kronschnabel's (Phone204)

Handmade ties...conservative styles or out-and-out "noisy" patterns...50¢.

Wool Mufflers...bright stripes and plaids. All wool and wonderfully warm...49¢.

50 years ago

November 25, 1965

Elmer Feigel new President of Local Chamber

The Malta Chamber of Commerce has elected Elmer Feigel President for 1966. He succeeds R. H. Ulrich in the job. 1966 Chamber officers will be installed at the annual meeting of the chamber to be held in December.

McKeon reports "Disorderly House" now cleaned up

Last Thursday morning, Nov. 18, E. L. Cameron pleaded guilty to charges filled in Justice Court of keeping a disorderly house, a misdemeanor. Cameron was fined $275 by Justice of the Peace Norman Storbeck and was also given a six month sentence, suspended on the condition he leave the county immediately.

County Attorney Willis McKeon reports that the three women (who were charged and pled guilty to keeping and residing in a house of ill fame) and Cameron had all left the county by Thursday evening and that Friday morning he and the sheriff's office padlocked the doors of the establishment five miles west of Malta on Highway 2.

25 years ago

November 21, 1990

Terri is co-captain at EMC

Terri Wiederrick of Malta, a senior at Eastern Montana College, has been re-elected as co-captain of the EMC women's basketball team.

Wiederrick has been a starter at EMC for the past two seasons and was the second leading rebounder last season averaging 10 boards a game. She was the third leading scorer on the team averaging 11 points per contest.

"Terri is the real heart and soul of our team," said coach Frank McCarthy.

10 years ago

November 16, 2005

It's official...Mayor Ereaux wins recount with 3 vote margin

Incumbent Mayor Byron Ereaux was officially declared the winner of the Malta mayor's race Monday morning after a recount conducted by county commissioners.

The recount, which took about 45 minutes, actually gave Ereaux a three vote margin.

Elim Lutheran Brethren Church has new pastor

After almost a year with several capable laymen and guest pastors filling the pulpit, Elim Lutheran Brethren Church now has a full-time pastor to carry on the ministry.

Pastor Steve Heppner, his wife Joan, and their two daughters, Melissa and Jessica, arrived from Holiday, Fla., to make their home at the parsonage in Malta and become members of the community.

Editor's Note: Happy Anniversary Pastor Heppner.

Going, going, gone...

The Malta Community Church has acquired the former home of Thelma Stevens on Fourth Street East and is having it razed. According to Pastor Hal DeBoer, the lot combined with lot just east of it (which the church acquired several years ago) could be the future site of a new house of worship, replacing their aging structure located across the street to the east of the property.

"It's not going to happen tomorrow or next month," said DeBoer, "but the church is in the "planning stages" and building plans are being looked at."