Memories for Wednesday, November 15, 2023

10 yrs ago

Nov. 13, 2013

When a freak October snowstorm in South Dakota left thousands of cattle dead in its wake, 16 local ranchers donated 29 head of cattle to help some ranchers there get a new start. Valued at $40,000, the cattle were inspected by Bill Anderson (who donated his time) and Jesse Blunt of the Livestock Association assisted with the project. A Montana tradition…neighbor helping neighbor.

This time “she” was instrumental in “Coming home…” as Susan (Fauth) Bibbs and her sweetheart “Peezy” or aka Pierre (to the rest of us), came back to Malta. They met when working together at “Levi’s Restaurant” in Bolingbrook, IL.

Veterans Ken Wiederrick, Jay Southwick, Ryan Kovach and Michael Ereaux visited Head Start and said the “Pledge of Allegiance” with them.

Saco veterans were honored with a program at the school in observance of Veterans Day. Among those attending were 89-year-old Orlie Linn and 92-year-old Sid Simonsen.

The Saco Chapter of the National Honor Society presented Joy Linn with a check for $762.75 as a donation for the Big Sky Honor Flight Program, which flies veterans to Washington, DC to view the WWII Memorial. NHS members Shyla Gairrett, Hannah Whitaker, Reid Robinson and Justin Funk assisted with the program.

Head coach Tad Schye reflected back on his 5-3 winning season. He praised the work of Kelin King, Gerome Lamb, Troy Manoukian and Caleb Harms, Reid Robinson, Tyson Carney and Kyle Mitchell for the successful season.

“Hunger” was the motivation for Sue Fladland’s choice to enter the nursing field. “I got married, came home and there just wasn’t enough money to go around,” so she earned her RN degree. After 44 years, she earned her retirement and hung up her stethoscope.

At the Villa

Sat-Sun

FREE BIRDS

Starring Jimmy Hayward, Owen Wilson and Amy Poehler

25 yrs ago

Nov. 11, 1998

The M-ettes, champions of the 2B volleyball teams, would have a bye on Thursday evening for opening rounds at the District 2B tournament. They would host the tournament on their home court.

Mitch Ereaux was the winner of the Grand Champion Overall Pork Award sponsored by L&L Meats. He was presented a traveling plaque and a check by Leonard and Linda Mingeaux, owners of L&L.

Coach Scott King said of his Mustang football team, “We think we have the ability to add one more week on to the season,” as they headed into semi-final play against Baker.

Erica DePuydt and Kurt DePuydt, students at Saco School, were selected as “Students of the Month.” Erica is the daughter of Brian and Becky DePuydt and Kurt is the son of Tom and Joy DePuydt.

Malta’s Speech Team claimed two firsts, back-to-back at Miles City and Chinook. The drama team claimed second at Chinook.

Gregg Wasson, a 1992 graduate of MHS, added “state championship coach” to his resume with his guiding of his Blue Sky-KG six-man football team to the Class C Championship.

Whitewater finished the girl's 3C basketball season with a perfect record, earning a bye for the opening rounds. Dodson completed a sweep and claimed third, while Saco ended up in the seventh seed.

The Malta School Board took action to release funds to two contractors, Swank Construction and Malta Plumbing and Heating. They voted to assess Tempo Electric at $250 a day for not having reached substantial completion.

At the Villa

Fri-Tues

PRACTICAL MAGIC

Starring Sandra Bullock & Nicole Kidman

50 yrs ago

Nov. 8, 1973

The Sun Prairie Rangers and Regina Grasshoppers 4-H Clubs held a masquerade dance. Best costume winners were (adults) Dan Kluck, first, and Troy Blunt, second. In the children’s division, Angela Emond, Donnie Veseth and Cheryl Shores.

Tom Doll, superintendent of the Whitewater schools announced the honor roll for the first nine weeks: Eileen Hellie, Allie Olson, Jeanie Austin and Lorraine Hellie.

Winter arrived early, in the form of a storm, bringing on the first snowfall and cold temperatures. Six inches of snow and seven degrees below zero temperatures made it official.

Twelve local pilots received their private licenses from Ken Cebulski, instructor. Ready to fly the skies now are Dewain Matthews, Larry Matthews, Bill Goertz, Dick Pancake, Rick Spencer, Ben Crowder, Dennis Young, Tom Taylor, Bob Green, Jack Kelly, Harvey Fladland and Harold Sorenson. Gary Anderson and Terry Nesbit received their licenses from Mendel Flying Service.

Floyd Kindle had purchased the grand champion Angus bull at the sale over the weekend. The animal sold for $2,400.

The Mustangettes brought home another set of victories over the weekend, bringing their record to 9-3 overall and 6-1 in conference play. The basketball team was led by Shaune Ereaux with 12 points and 21 rebounds.

At the Villa

Fri-Sat

“SOUNDER”

Starring Paul Winfield, Cicely Tyson & Kevin Hooks

75 yrs ago

Thur. Nov. 11, 1948

Coach Garfield Munson posed with his team of football boys: Keith Jensen, Olan Munson, James Nordlund, Dick McNamara, Gary Kodalen, Howard Smith, Floyd Bapp, Bob Shaver and Jerry Nordlund. Lloyd Tribby was the manager for the team.

FFA President Frank French presided over the District meeting held in Malta. Roger Green was high individual score in the Meats contest. Other competing were Emmett Meyer, Dale Lamb, Doug Plouffe, Wayne Jacobs, Lowell Smith, Jerry Allery, Bob Anderson and Jerry Maloney.

It was estimated that nearly $20,000,000 was spent per year in attempts to control coyotes who are killing cattle, sheep, horses, swine and poultry. With the blended services of a ground hunter, a jeep and low-flying aircraft, the number of coyotes is being reduced.

Three Malta FFA boys are headed to Kansas City, Mo. to the National FFA convention. Heading to Kalispell to join others on a chartered bus are Frank French, Roger Green and Marion Waters.

Coach L. H. Davison’s hopefuls include only four letter-men, three of whom were “B” squad last year. They are Tom Simanton, Ole Veseth, Delmar LaBrie and Don Hould. Their first game is Nov. 27.

While six American Graves Distribution Centers are closing due to economic issues, the remaining six will remain open until the repatriation of war dead is completed, sometime in 1949. It is estimated that only 37,000 war dead will be overseas after January 1st.

A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter Lodmell and to Mr. and Mrs. Lynn Bain. Daughters were born to Mr. and Mrs. Joe Cottrell and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Porter, Jr.

Last rites for Harry Vagg, Saco, pioneer merchant and legislator, were held on Monday. He had died in Great Falls after having been ill for some time.

At the Palace

Thur-Fru

“THE TENDER YEARS”

Starring Joe E. Brown, Richard Lyon & Noreen Nash

Sat.

“Under the Tonto Rim”

Starring Tim Holt, Richard Martin & Nan Leslie

Sun-Mon

“Beyond Glory”

Starring Alan Ladd & Donna Reed

100 yrs ago

Alfalfa hay was selling for $39 per ton.

George Smith had purchased a number of Aberdeen Angus cattle and planned to stock his ranch with the breed.

Street Commissioner William Robertson was busy getting the leaves off the streets and thistle off vacant lots.

118 yrs ago

John McGuire, an employee at the Phillips ranch was brought to town to be patched up after a runaway. “McGuire looked like a man who had tackled a buzz saw and given the saw three turns the start. His left arm was broken and he was cut and bruised from head to foot.”

Postmaster William McLellan was able to be about on crutches after a bout of what his friends claimed was gout.

Dan Nicholson was “proving up” on his homestead north of Dodson.

George Cunningham of Dodson was charged with the theft of a colt owned by R. M. Trafton. The complaint was filed in Chouteau County.