Yesterday's Phillips County News Memories for December 4, 2019

100 years ago

December 4, 1919

Forty young women took teachers examinations in Malta. Among them being Mrs. H. McConnel of Wagner, Etta Zabell, Nora Hockert and Myrtle Westman of Malta.

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William Armington and Miss Hannah Gallinger were to be married on December 15 according to announcements out.

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A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Walter H. Koop at the Ebaugh Hospital.

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H. T. Smith, Malta tailor, and Miss Seel were married at the bride's home. They planned to make their home in Malta.

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Fred L. Robinson of Wagner had disposed of his mercantile business there to Martin Peterson.

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Skiddo service between Wolf Point and Great Falls had been discontinued due to the shortage of fuel.

75 years ago

December 7, 1944

Military wedding unites AAF pilot and nurse

A military wedding of interest to Phillips County residents is that of Lieutenant Reinhardt A. Olson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Alvin R. Olson of Whitewater, and Lieutenant Marian Lasee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jay Lasee of Ypsilanti, Michigan.

Mrs. Olson is a member of the Army Nurse Corps, AAF. She is a graduate of St. Vincent's school of nursing of Toledo, Ohio.

Toy Repairing

Toys that are to be repaired in the FFA Toy Clinic should be brought to the school shop by December 16. Then there will be no question about having them repaired by Christmas. Anyone may bring toys and have them repaired free of charge. A few toys are already at the shop and work will begin on them next week. Now is the time and this is the chance to get that broken toy repaired and painted.

Word of prisoners son received by

Mrs. Wilson

Mrs. Ted Wilson this week received the following letter from the second Lieutenant Albert E. Drouhard of Wichita, Kan., who was a prisoner in the same German prison camp as the one in which her son, Lieutenant Jack Reynolds, is confined:

""I have been repatriated from Germany on a prisoner of war exchange. I know your son, Jack, at Stalag Luft I. He is getting along fine, is in good health and sends word for you not to worry about him, also he sends his love.

"He receives on food parcel per week from the Red Cross and the Red Cross also furnished a nice library. The YMCA has furnished the boys with sports equipment and musical instruments. He has been receiving his personal parcels from you which he appreciates very much.

"There are two English doctors at Camp to take care of their medical and surgical needs. However, there were no contagious diseases at the camp. new line I should like to correspond with you personally, but due to so many boys sending word home to their folks it is impossible for me to do so.

Sincerely, Albert E. Drouhard, second Lieutenant., A.C."

50 years ago

December 4th, 1969

80th birthday open house ...

Ms. Ida Mae Crowder observed her 80th birthday on November 24th and an open house was held in her honor at the home of her grandson, Crowder.

Those attending to help her celebrate the event with her son, Culver, and daughter-in-law, Miss Pauline Crowder, and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Mr. and Mrs. Allen Crowder and children, Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Crowder and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. William Crowder and Sons, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Knudsen and family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Crowder and Valerie, Mr. and Mrs. Earl L. Crowder, Miss Alice Anderson and children, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Crowder and Stacy, Mr. and Mrs. Ben Crowder and family.

Sophomores lead 2nd six-week honor roll

The 2nd six weeks honor roll for Malta High School and Junior High was released Wednesday. The sophomore Class led the high school with 17 students closely by the freshman class with 15 honor roll members.

In the sophomore class is Ben Anderson, Judy Blunt, Randy Bradshaw, Susan Brown, Bruce Bruckner, Bill Cole, Mary Lou Erdahl, Lori Ereaux, LeVaun Fewer, Anita Hitch, Rebekah Hould, Sally LaFontaine, Pam Larcombe, Colleen McPhee, Steve Ohs, Holly Southwick, and Bob Wiprud.

In the freshman class are Patty Benzinger, Philip Bruckner, Becky Crowder, Vonda Frederickson, Greta Hanson, Judy Kangas, Charles Lucas, Greg Oxarart, Beth Salsbery, Mike Smith, Patty Sue Smith, Vivian Solberg, Elaine Thomas, Gale Blunt, and Terry Lewis.

25 years ago

December 7, 1994

Street Talk

Questions: The City is considering going to a one-man garbage truck system, which would mean to members of the current three-man crew would lose their jobs. The City feels the new system will save money in the long run. What do you think they should do?

Marie Waters: I think we have a pretty good system now!

Paul Siewing: At present, it won't benefit the employees affected.

Mary Pat Porter: I think the city should leave it as it is. I think they should fix something that actually needs fixing.

Don Drabbels: I would think they should keep the men employed. It's operating well.

10 years ago

December 9, 2009

Young Coyotes, new coach

Shawn Albright received a rude welcome as the new coach of the Dodson boys basketball team Saturday night.

The Nashua Porcupines handed the Coyotes a 107-7 loss in the opening game of the season for both teams.

But perhaps there's a silver lining in the drubbing for the new head coach. The only Coyotes to score in the game for 8th graders Ricky Lewis, with five Points and Neil Cole, with two points . The pair still have four years of high school ahead of them.

Dodson had only five players available for the game.

Siewings complete first season at MSU

Kazz and Kruiz Siewing of Saco Completed their first season on the MSU bobcats football November 21 with a 33-19 loss to the U of M. Both men were award winners at the Bobcat Football Banquet. The twin brothers are the sons of David and Dori Siewing of Saco.