Memories for April 21, 2021

10 years ago-

Wednesday,

April 20, 2011

Flooding starting to drop south of Saco

Despite National Weather Service prognostications, flooding will still be a problem along the Milk River from Saco to Nashua for the next two weeks or so.

But families in the Larb Creek and Harb Community areas south of Saco are hoping they’ve seen the last of high water.

Special Effects takes to stage April 27-28

What happens when the Potter family has a chance to hit the big time with their homespun local radio show?

That’s what you’ll find out when Sound Effects written by David Meyer is presented on the stage of the Malta High School auditorium April 27-28. Curtain time is 7 p.m.

Cast members include Garrett Giblette, Angela Bruckner, Natalie Kowalik, Gavin Davis, Justin Paul, Tressa Davis, Megan Jones, Drew Nagy, Justin Wright, Johanna Nagy, Hannah Salsbury, Kim Perry, Jessie Heppner, Carter Epperson Graeme Giblette, Skye McGinty.

25 years ago-

Wednesday,

April 17, 1996

Derailment!

Burlington Northern crews expected to finish clearing away the wreckage of an 18-car freight train derailment by about midnight last night. The 18 cars left the tracks about a mile east of Dodson Tuesday evening. Traffic on Highway 2 was diverted to the DY Junction at Malta all day Tuesday and into the night while crews worked. The wreckage included a pressured rail car containing chlorine, but no leaks were detected. A BN hazardous materials team was on site just in case. Other rail cars were carrying food and paper products. About 1,000 gallons of diesel fuel spilled from four refrigerator cars, but was expected to be cleaned up without any problem. No injuries were reported. Cause of the derailment is undetermined.

Local students collect creative writing awards

The sixth annual awards ceremony for the creative writing contest sponsored by Alpha Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma International was held Friday evening, March 22, at Roger’s Banquet Room.

The guest speaker was cowboy poet Bill Carlson from Glasgow. He entertained the large audience with exciting, humorous and intriguing poems he has written, some from true experiences and some imagined.

The topic for the contest this year was poetry about Montana. There were over 300 entries in the four categories to give the judges the difficult task of selecting the winners.

Showing at the Villa Theatre:

Up Close & Personal starring Robert Redford and Michelle Pfeiffer

50 years ago-

Thursday,

April 29, 1971

School Dress Code Reviewed By School Board, Administrators

Superintendent James C. Nordlund states that the Malta High School dress code was renewed at the April school board meeting. The present code which was adopted last fall by the student council and the Malta school board reads as follows:

“Dress Code for Girls: Dresses should be appropriate for teen-age girls. Skirts and dresses are recommended, however, skirt type culottes and pant suits are acceptable. The wearing of slacks to school should be reserved only for severe cold weather. Pin curls and scarves should not be worn during the regular school day.”

“Dress Code for Boys: General appearance is to be neat and clean, both in person and clothes. Hair should be kept reasonably trimmed and neat, without extremes in length. Faces should be kept clean shaven and side-burns should not be worn excessively long.”

“Both boys and girls are asked to refrain from wearing sweatshirts, jackets, etc., with insignias of other high schools. Boys should not wear underwear type ‘T’ shirts. Students on trips or attending school activities out of town should wear clothing that makes a good impression and represents Malta High School in the best possible way.”

The school board would like to see the parents and the students accept the responsibility for their cleanliness and appearance. It is the opinion of the board and the school administrators that student conduct is affected by their appearance and dress. The trustees realize that the students have basic rights as individuals.

Junior High, HS Girls Track Meet

A track meet for high school girls and junior high boys and girls from Havre, Fort Benton, Chinook, Malta, Dodson, Harlem and Turner was held in Malta Saturday.

Havre High School girls won that section of the meet with 70 ½ points and Malta was fourth with 19 points.

Patty Benzinger of Malta was third in the 80-yard hurdles and second in the 100-meter hurdles, setting new Malta High School records both times, and was fourth in the long jump.

Mary Lou Erdahl was fifth in discus and Lesley Newton was second in the mile run and fifth in the 440 for new Malta records.

Barbara Lindner of Dodson was fourth in the javelin and second in the shot put, and Donna Lindner of Dodson was fifth in the javelin.

That Malta team of Cindy Kaufman, Patty Benzinger, Rita Welch and Cathy Page was fifth in the 350-yard relay.

Malta junior high first place winners were, Brian Neumann, Mike Cole, Ed Cerkovnik and Rondell Frazier, boys; and Sandra Watts, Kathy Molloy, Sherry Green, Laura Larcombe and Marilyn Golik, girls. The junior high girls relay team of Goodheart, McKeon, Molloy and Van Houdt won the 350-yard relay.

The Malta Junior High boys team ranked second behind Havre. The girls team was first.

Showing at the Villa:

Rio Lobo starring John Wayne

Alice’s Restaurant starring Arlo Guthrie

75 years ago-

Wednesday,

April 17, 1946

Bucklin Takes Over Conoco Service Station In Malta

Rodney Bucklin, returned serviceman and former employee of the Hanson Conoco station, has officially taken over the business from Carol Hanson. Hanson will continue distributing bulk gasoline and oils and will take a more active part in the business of the Hanson Implement company.

Bucklin served as a lieutenant in the army artillery, serving 21 months in the European theatre. He received his discharge last December 16. He left Malta for war service in February, 1942. At that time he had been employed at the Conoco station for about six years.

Hearing Postponed

The hearing in a juvenile delinquency case which was to have been held Tuesday before Judge John Hurly has been postponed until a later date. The case involves a group of boys who allegedly did some $500 damage to barracks at the Malta war prisoners camp earlier this spring.

Showing at the Palace Theatre

Johnny Angel starring George Raft, Claire Trevor, Signe Hasso and Hoagy Carmichael

Laura starring Gene Tierney, Dana Andrews and Clifton Webb

100 years ago-

Wednesday,

April 20, 1921

- John A. Tressler was appointed to the newly established fish and game commission.

- The Malta Bachelors club entertained at a dancing party at the 5th Avenue Hotel.

- Fred L. Robinson was injured when a car he was driving near Zortman went out of control and overturned.

- Phillips county had a population of 9,311 persons or an average of 1.8 persons per square mile.

- A number of oil men were circulating around Phillips county and rumors were rife.

118 years ago-

Wednesday,

April 22, 1903

-The Great Northern was preparing to run homeseekers trains through northern Montana. Hinsdale woke up and published a circular extolling lands in that vicinity which could be purchased for $10 per acre. Wages were $30 to $40 per month and there were openings for a wagon and carriage factory, a sash and door factory and other small businesses, the circular said.

-Harry Keller took a load of freight to the Alder Gulch mine at Zortman and reported work was being rushed on the mine equipment.

-Billy Lewis, a Saco cowboy, shot himself to death at that place when he received a letter from his sweetheart saying she had decided not to marry him. The whole town attended the funeral at the Saco school house.

-A Mrs. Carr was dragged from in front of a train after she had thrown herself on the tracks in an attempt to commit suicide.