One Nation, Under God
One Nation, Under God
Pictured above at then groundbreaking ceremonies of the Dodson Lutheran Church are Arthur Solberg, left, president of the church council; Albert Solberg and Otto Wilke, the two oldest charter members, Rev. Carmen Peterson, Lutheran Minister who resides in Malta; Mrs. Albert Solberg, Mrs. Otto Wilke, Mrs. Olga Mortenson, Mrs. Cloie Bronson, who along with Albert Solberg and Wilke are the only charter members still living in Dodson. The new church is located opposite the present Community Church. 1966.
Phillips County Junior Miss – Jesica Henderson (center) of Malta was named 2007 Phillips County Junior Miss at the 45th annual event held in Malta. First runner-up was Kelli Kolczak, Emilee Phillips was second runner-up and the Fitness award went to Brittany Berg. The Spirit of Junior Miss went to Brandi McNamara. Pictured are Jaci Depuydt, Brittany Berg, Kellie Kolczak, Jesica Henderson, Emilee Phillips, Brandi McNamara and Lynette Score. 2006.
100 years ago
June 1, 1916
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Local News Items (Saco Independent)
The saloons of Richardson and Harris and E. W. Cruthfiled were broken into sometime Tuesday morning. Back windows were broken out. It is believed that some bottled goods were taken but no money had been left in the cash registers.
Our new linotype machine has arrived and will be working next week. We want you to come in and see it while it is running as it really does the work of a human being. Whether a subscriber or not come in and watch the new machine.
75 years ago
May 29, 1941
Chick Whitcomb giving free dance for Zortman draftees
Mr. and Mrs. Chick Whitcomb were visitors in Malta from Zortman yesterday afternoon. Chick reported he was getting ready for a free dance at his Log Cabin Hall Saturday night, May 31, which is being given as a farewell to two Zortman young men who have been called to the army under the selective service act. The men are Elwood Lewis and Dick Taylor and they will leave for Missoula June 5.
County schools graduate 118 eighth graders
Eighth grade students of Phillips County number 118, Mrs. Stella Peck, County Superintendent of Schools, announced today.
Malta graduated 59, or one-half, of the eighth grade graduates.
25 years ago (1916)
Malta citizens are called upon again this week to mourn the loss of one of her foremost citizens. I. M. Murphy, who lost his life by drowning in the Milk River, on Decoration Day.
50 years ago
June 2, 1966
Attempted burglary at Buttrey Foods
Attempted burglary at Buttrey Foods failed to materialize Sunday morning when city police arrived at the scene of the crime before the intruders could finish the job. City police Jim Moore and Howard Dopp were called by a neighbor who had gotten up for a drink and heard a hammering noise.
Several men, believed to be four, gained entrance to Pray Motors by picking the lock of the rear door and took an acetylene tank to work with their own cutting torch. Then they gained entrance to the Malta Bakery by picking the lock of the back door and were trying to chip their way into Buttrey Foods. Upon arrival of the city police, the men broke and ran leaving their tools, along with the tank taken from Pray Motors, in Hurley Wilson's yard. Mrs. Wilson reported to the police that she had heard the noise and saw three of the men running through their yard.
From the News Files, 10 years ago (1956)
Grand opening of the municipal swimming pool was scheduled for Sunday. Members of the Malta Athletic Club would act as hosts during the afternoon.
Southwick honored by S.B.A.
Ken Southwick, owner and manager of Ken's Thriftway in Malta, received a certificate as Montana's Small Businessman of the Year from Malta Mayor Einar Veseth. Southwick was given the honor by the Small Business Administration state office in Helena.
25 years ago
May 29, 1991
City okays landfill
Malta will construct a landfill on property it owns about three miles south of the city. The action by the council came after hearing a report from an engineering firm. The report indicates that the site would not need a potentially expensive liner to keep water from seeping into the ground water.
LaBrie, Sisco claim first
Two Malta sophomores came home with state champion medals from the Class B track tournament in Helena this past weekend.
Skyla Sisco set a new Class B record of 5-7 in the high jump event on Friday.
And Sue LaBrie came through to win the 100 meter dash, crossing the tape in 12.43.
10 years ago
May 24, 2006
Landusky School may end up on the Market
Unless there's some change during the summer, it looks as though the elementary school in Landusky will be closing its doors.
School District Clerk Ruth Mitchell said the school might be closing for lack of students.
The last two Mitchell families utilizing the recently constructed school/community center are moving to town and there are no other children, at this time, who would be using the school.
The Landusky School District Board of Trustees has three years to decide whether to try to attract new students or to "abandon" the property.
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