Memories for April 5, 2017

100 years ago

March 29, 1917

The Enterprise announced that congressional protection would be given prospective homesteaders in the Malta community. Under new legislation offering stiff penalties for fake locators who fleeced their clients or otherwise trimmed them in connection with their new farms. New home seekers were coming in on every train.

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Joe Hartman was in from his ranch with the news that the road to Zortman was again passable after being closed for some time by a succession of impassable bogholes.

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W. H. Clouse of Wagner was seen around town driving a rig which the Enterprise described as "one white and one brown mule, the brown being about two hands higher than the white. The animals were hitched to a two-wheeled sled boat, a contrivance that can be used on water, snow or bare ground."

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Amos Whitney and Ray Campbell took a trip to Chinook to witness what was described as "a demonstration of a new kind of tractor" being shown in the community for the first time."

75 years ago

April 2, 1942

Strater Hotshots divide whist bill during week

Strater's Hotshot whist experts divided a whist bill during the week, defeating Dodson by a 12-point margin and dropping a decision to the Malta BVDs by a 37-point county.

Strater played Runnion, Hugn Simanton, Monroe, Thomas Simanton, Primeau, Walt Campbell and Matthews, against a BVD outfit comprised of Lovell, Gabriel, Erickson, Lochiel Edwards, Billy Thompson, Herman Robinson, Bigwood and Frey. Against Dodson they pitted Matthews, Sundseth, Monroe, Tom Simanton, Runnion, Hugh Simanton, Primeua and Campbell against a Dodson layout made up of Palm, Applehans, Moen, Goodson, Munson, Nordlund, Swatek and Clifford Munson.

Old tube required if you want toothpaste

The War Production Board has prohibited retail merchants from selling toothpaste or shaving cream in tubes to any customer who fails to turn in some type of used collapsible tube for each new one purchased.

The provision, the first of its kind and effective immediately, makes retailers responsible for the trade-in transaction and directs that the tubes collected be held subject to WPB orders.

50 years ago

April 6, 1967

Bill Ryan will return as coach

Bill Ryan will return to Malta High School as head basketball coach for the 1967-68 season, according to Jim Nordlund, Malta superintendent.

This past year Ryan coached the Dawson Junior College team to a championship in the sub-regional tournament at Fergus Falls, Minn. Their conference record was 7 and 3.

As a head coach at Malta for four years. Ryan's teams compiled a record of 69-37, two years advancing to the state tournament.

On Sale at Malta Mercantile Co.

Milk Carton Holder, 34¢...a regular 69¢ value. Swell idea: Converts the unsightly milk carton into an attractive table pitcher! Prevents spilling, slopping, and carton sweat marks on the table. Made of unbreakable plastic - choice of cherry colors. Bargained priced...buy several!

Editor's Note: These vintage milk cartoon holders retail for about $20 on auction sites these days.

Golden Anniversary

Mr. and Mrs. August Sveen were honored on their Golden Wedding anniversary at a reception April 2 at the American Lutheran Church at Turner.

Among persons attending were their daughters, Margaret Grabofsky of Loring, Eda Simon of Chester and Augusta Kletzin of Tarrytown, N.Y., and their son, Knut Sveen of Turner, 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Jenny and August Sveen were married in Malta on April 3, 1917. Both of them immigrated from Norway to the United States in the early 1900's and homesteaded on the Big Flat where they met.

The Ladies Aid members of Turner were in charge of the decorations and refreshments.

25 years ago

April 1, 1992

Chili cook-off a great success

Colorful booths, costumes galore, spoons, kettles and enticing condiments were all included in the Malta Park Board's third annual Chili Cook-off. The real question is, whose chili was the best?

First State Banks chili cook-off team - comprised of Shawn Petersen, Stephne Schaff, Lyle Lilienthal, Judy Clauson, and Corliss Watson - took first place.

Ted Turner may purchase land here

One of Montana's most famous residents is negotiating to purchase a large tract of land in southern Phillips County.

The PCN confirmed late Tuesday that media mogul Ted Turner is close to expanding his Montana holdings through the possible purchase of some 32,000 acres of land located in the south half of Phillips County.

A spokesman for Turner reached by the PCN declined to comment on the possible purchase.

The PCN learned of the possible purchase Tuesday night when it received a faxed news release from the Friends of Animals organization headed up by Cleveland Armory....he confirmed Turner and his organization are working on a joint project involving buffalo and elephants.

Armory said that when a suitable site is found (possibly in Phillips County), the joint venture will attempt to reintroduce the Wooly Mammoth through a breeding program which will mate elephant semen genetically altered in the laboratory with that of a modern day buffalo.

....April Fools!

10 years ago

April 11, 2007

Engagement announced

Jerry and Bonnie Lankford of Dodson proudly announce the engagement of their daughter, Bridgett Lankford, to Bob Ereaux, son of the late Ezzie Ereaux and Jane Ereaux of Malta. An evening reception for family and friends will be held on June 9, 2007.

Happy Anniversary, Ward and Sherry

This week in 2007, Phillips County Hospital hired Ward VanWichen as CEO and welcomed Sherry Gairrett as ARNP.