Phillips County Museum News for Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Is anyone playing cards this week at the Senior Citizens?

One of the first organized social clubs in Malta was the “Pioneer Whist Club”.They played once a month during the fall and winter months. The club was officially organized in 1911.

The club was a bit elitist concerning its membership. It’s one hard fast rule was that to be a member one had to have lived in Malta for 15 years. At that time, it meant members had come to Malta not later than 1896.

Food was an integral part of the club. A full course meal was served before an evening of trump whist. Additional gatherings could be called for special occasions like weddings and anniversaries.

Approximately 22 members attended in its early days. The good news is anyone can now participate in the card playing at the Senior Citizens and you are not required to serve a full course meal!

PC Museum is open M-F from 10-5.