Memories for the Week of September 14, 2016

100 years ago

September 14, 1916

Horses Stolen

A rancher by the name of Crawford living near the Coburn reservoir in the foothills of the Little Rockies reports the theft of a valuable team of horses the first of the week. It is suspected that a fellow, well known in that locality and going by the name of Pete Joscelyn is the guilty party and officers from the sheriff's office are now hot on his trail and indications are that he will be overtaken soon, as he will, no bout, try to dispose of the team in that section.

Great West Film players arrive in City

It was a jovial crowd of 26 Great West Photoplayers that stepped off their private car "Shirvan" of the Oriental Limited, Monday noon and wended their way to the Great Northern Hotel where they are to be headquartered for at least this week.

Malta has been made the central location for many of the scenes of the first Great West feature film, entitled "The Golden Goddess" a story of the northwest adapted from Wallace D. Coburn's poem, "Yellowstone Pete's Only Daughter."

Twenty-four hours after their arrival, Director General Chas. W. Hitchcock had given the order to "shoot" and Malta has been a movie town ever since. With completion of the local setting the company will move to a camp now being fitted up for picture taking at the foot of the Little Rockies.

EDITOR'S NOTE: Golden Goddess would be done filming in November of 1916, but not released to theaters until 1918 under the name The Sunset Princess.

See Yellowstone Pete's Only Daughter, written by Wallace David Coburn, on page 5A.

75 years ago

September 11, 1941

John Sundseth wins Kiwanis 4-H Club prize

Johnny Sundseth, son of Mr. and Mrs. Kristen Sundseth, was awarded first prize of $3 in the Strater 4-H Club Home Beautification contest sponsored by the Malta Kiwanis Club and other winners were presented with cash prizes by County Agent H. M. Oefstos at the weekly meeting of the Kiwanians in the parlors of the Little White Church Tuesday night. Second prize of $1 each went to Jimmie and Den Hoagland and Stuart Thompson won the $1 third prize.

Other members of the club who were awarded $1 each from honorable mention were Billy and Dick Simanton, who will share the money.

D Company men home on leave after maneuver

Twenty-two Malta members of the 41st Division are at home on 15-day furlough as the result of their creditable showing in the recent army maneuvers at Fort Lewis.

Included among those here are Harold Hendrickson, Clifford Lundstrom, Jack Verry, John Blevins, Wendell Holmquist, Lowell Hoover, Grant Cruikshank, Orville Keith, John Adams, Arnold Pope, Homer Blevins, Joe Elper, Richard Houston, Clarence Mikkelson, Orville Starkey, Leonard Anderson, George Hoover, Lynn Bain, Orville Mikkelson, Eddie Humphreys, Kenneth Martin and Byron Hurley.

Malta Bowling Alley to re-open under new management

Under new management the Malta Bowling Alley will open Saturday, Sept. 13, at the former location on Fifth Avenue. Mrs. H. T. Smith is the new proprietor and Mrs. C. F. Riebe, an experienced bowling operator, will be manager.

New paint and other improvements have been used in renovating the building which has two excellent hardwood alleys. Hours will be from 9:30 a.m. until late at night.

50 years ago

September 15, 1966

On sale at Jacobs Plumbing & Hardware

Ray-O-Vac Flashlight Batteries, 4 for 49¢.

Beneke Tuffy Toilet Seat, $2.88.

Country Mailbox by Steel City, Reg. $3.20 – Now $2.39.

Tip for the highway

Here's a trailer tip from the Montana Highway Patrol: If you pull your trailer with a passenger car, you must obey the basic speed law. Remember, too – it's against the law to impede other traffic by driving too slowly. If cars are stacking up behind you, pull to the side and let them pass.

City affairs studied by Council

According to the City ordinance, watering restrictions will be off Sept. 15 and persons will no longer be required to water on specified days.

A motion was passed to purchase a spare wheel and tire for the new garbage truck. The old matter of parking trucks on the streets was again discussed. Trucks larger than 33 feet are not allowed to be parked on the streets, according to the city ordinance.

The price of a tranquilizer gun to be used on dogs was discussed and the city clerk was asked to obtain further information.

25 years ago

September 11, 1991

Senior citizens slate open house at their new home

Phillips County senior citizens in the Malta area are enjoying a new home thanks to the generosity of First Security Bank.

The seniors recently made the move from the Moose Lodge which had been their home for probably the last 25 years into the former USDA building located on west Front Street.

The building, vacated when a new USDA center was constructed south of Malta, was purchased by Malta businessman Larry Matthews.

He leased the facility to the senior citizen organization and First Security Bank has donated the first year's lease price.

What does the center mean to senior citizens?

"It means it's a joy to live," quipped senior Clara Veseth.

"It's a joy to be able to come and play cards and visit. It's something to look forward to," added Bertha Cebulski.

10 years ago

September 13, 2006

PCMS fund-raiser declared a 'great success'

Phillips County Motor Sports fund-raisers were hoping to exceed last year's attendance of 100 guests at this year's fund-raiser and auction – and succeeded beyond their expectations.

More than 100 people attended the dinner while many more showed up for the auction.

The highlight of the evening, the announcement of the winner of the 1980 Buick Riviera, donated by Dallas Auto Sales, came as Dwayne Simanton, Sr., was named the lucky ticket holder.

More than $11,000 was raised with the money projected to build concrete barriers in time for the first race – hopefully early next spring.