Memories for the week of July 6, 2016

100 years ago

July 6, 1916

Naturalization Days

The following aliens declared intention of becoming citizens: Wm. J. Miller, Henri J. Miller, Oliver Brown, Emele J. Deveeux and Reta (no second name given) from Great Britain, and Arthur A. Nelson and Jacob Anderson from Norway.

Judge Utter will hold court beginning July 10th ad 11th, which have been set aside and Naturalization days.

The Celebration

Fourth of July morning dawned bright and clear in Malta, the only drawback being a strong wind for a short time in the forenoon, which prevented some of the decorations from being put in place. Early in the forenoon the Malta Band was on the streets in their new blue uniforms and rendered several patriotic selections. The crowds began arriving at an early hour and by noon fully one thousand people were here for the day's events.

The horse races were pulled off at the race track after the noon hour and all of them were carried out according to the program. This was followed by the foot races and other program events of the day on Front Street. The auto parade in the forenoon brought out a few well decorated cars and a bunch of "Little Fords." The first prize went to Miss Gladys Robinson and her Dodge car. The second was won by the Orpheum float which was very nifty.

The day's events closed with a splendid display of fireworks in the evening. Taken in whole it was a good celebration and we think the people who came here this year to celebrate were repaid.

75 years ago

July 3, 1941

Seven selectees to leave Malta July 9

The local board has announced that next Wednesday morning at 5 o'clock, seven selectees and one volunteer will report to it prior to entraining for induction station of the army at Fort Missoula. The one volunteer in the party is Russell James Walters of Malta.

Those who have been selected for induction in addition to Walters are Sylvester Severtson of Southham, N. Dak., Fred Emily of Dodson, Stillman Francis Webb of Zortman, Sakie Goodman of Whitewater, Olaf Reinhart Haaknstad of Malta and Roy Leslie Hauger of Wagner.

No further quota for Phillips County have been given by state selective service headquarters.

Dick Chamberlain wins $10 award in art contest

In an art contest sponsored by the American Magazine, Dick Chamberlain, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Chamberlain, received a $10 award. Out of 57,000 students entered, Dick's prize was among the first thirty presented. Judges for the contest were Dr. Everett Weeks, dean of school of fine arts at Yale University; Norman Rockwell, famous illustrator and Albert Lefcourte, art director of the American Magazine.

50 years ago

July 7, 1966

Believe it or not ...The winner!...

Arlen Kovach, driver for Central Auto Parts and Phillips County Auction Service was first place winner at the Jaycee Demolition Derby July 4. Maynard LaFond, received the second place trophy and Dick Jennings received third place. His car was sponsored by Buttrey Foods and Gambles.

Jerome Depute, president of the Jaycees, accepted the hard luck trophy for Ray Kindle who received second and third degree burns Sunday while readying a car for the derby. This has been the only accident in the three years of the derby has been held in Malta. A crowd estimated at about 1,800 persons attended the derby.

Eight youths leave today for Washington, D.C.

Eight students from Phillips County will attend the National 4-H Citizenship short course at Washington, D.C. Participants leave today by train and will return July 18. They will have a short stop in Chicago and will spend a full week in Washington, D. C.

Members attending are Sue Korsbeck, Pat McKeon and Pat Cummings of Malta: Mary Yeska and Linda Mavencamp of Saco: George Anderson, Pat Dunbar and Leroy Simonson of Whitewater.

25 years ago

July 3, 1991

Col. Mangis assigned to U.S. Air University

Col. Edward V. Mangis has been named director, senior air warfare studies, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala. The colonel relinquished command of the 406th Tactical Fighter Training Wing during a ceremony June 11. He served as wing commander of the 406th TFTW since August, 1989.

Colonel Mangis was born April 3, 1943, in Malta, Mont., where he graduated from Malta High School in 1961.

10 years ago

July 5, 2006

Good Neighbor Bus driver hanging up her keys

Terry (Williamson) Lodmell''s successor as driver of the Good Neighbor Bus is calling it quits after 26 years.

Barb Omdahl took the job in 1979 and has decided it's time to spend a little time travelling with her husband, touring and visiting her children and grandchildren.

Looking back at her long career behind the wheel, Barb said the worst memory is when they cut the schedule back from five day a week to four.

Her best memories are of the hundreds of people she has driven for over the years and of the people she has worked with.

Small audience, but strong spirit

The thunderstorm may have driven away the audience, but those who missed Gene Sullivan and his "Jump for Jesus" evangelism program at Trafton Park Saturday night really missed out. Sullivan jumped his motorcycle and crashed through "the fiery gates of hell" on Sunday.

Former UM, Malta football stand out headed to Japan

Lance Spencer, former Malta Mustang football standout, is one of six former Montana Grizzly football players who will accompany defensive coordinator Kraig Paulson to Japan in July .

Spencer and his fellow athletes are going to help Coach Paulson as well as play in the New Era Bowl on Saturday, July 8.

Spencer is the son of Vance and Joan Spencer of Malta.