Memories for Wednesday, September 1, 2021

10 years ago-

Wednesday,

August 31, 2011

Fans, foes gathering forces for pipeline hearing

A proposed 1,660-mile pipeline to carry oil from Canada to Texas could be an economic boom for Montana and the U.S.

It could also be an environmental disaster, according to opponents of the Keystone XL Pipeline whose designers hope to start building next year.

Hearings are scheduled in Montana, South Dakota, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas – the states the pipeline would cross on its way from the oil fields in Canada to the refineries in Texas.

M-ettes take second at home; head to Chinook this weekend

The Malta M-ette volleyball squad put a smile on new head coach Beth Welch’s face in their first taste of action, placing second in the Malta Invitational held Saturday.

“They did great,” said Coach Welch. “I really didn’t know what to expect. It’s definitely a group of athletes on the team for sure…One thing that really helps is they have such good attitudes. They’re very eager and willing to work hard and do what it takes.”

The M-ettes went 5-2 overall between pool and tournament play, losing by total points to tournament winner Circle in the championship game, 25-14, 22-25.

Showing at the Villa

Captain America starring Chris Evans

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25 years ago-

Wednesday,

August 28, 1996

BLM to charge campground fees

Beginning Friday, Aug. 30, camping fees will be charged at two Bureau of Land Management (BLM) recreation sites in the Little Rocky Mountains.

A $5 per day per unit fee will be charged for overnight camping at the Camp Creek Campground near Zortman, and a $3 per day per unit fee will be required for overnight use at the Montana Gulch Campground near Landusky.

Paving project could be delayed by strike

Fifty miles of asphalt overlay on US 191 from Malta to the DY Junction could be set back by a month and maybe pushed into next year by a union strike.

Riverside Construction of Missoula was the low bidder on the Montana Department of Transportation project and had planned to start paving in about two weeks, but Lorn Brandt, a company official, said Monday the construction firm has reached an “impasse” with its unionized employees which will probably push the start of the project into October.

The early onset of winter could possibly push completion of part of the project into next spring, he added.

Showing at the Villa Theatre

Courage Under Fire starring Denzel Washington and Meg Ryan

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50 years ago-

Thursday,

September 9, 1971

Mustangs Beat Circle 15-0 Fort Benton Here Friday

The Malta Mustangs opened the 1971 football season on a winning note, turning the Circle Wildcats back 15-0 in a game played on the home field last Friday evening.

The game was scoreless in the first half until Bill Cole booted a 10-yard field goal as time ran out to put the home team up 3-0 at intermission.

In the third quarter, Rick Mans scored from the nine-yard line behind some good blocks by Dick Mavencamp, Randy Skinner, and Phil Bruckner. The kick after was nullified due to a penalty. The Mustangs went on top 9-0 while the blue and white defense lead by Bruce Bruckner, Marc Ivanish, and Mervin Bishop stopped the Wildcat offense.

In the fourth quarter, the Mustangs continued to control things as Dick Mavencamp scored from the two-yard line to give the home team a 15-0 win.

The first conference game will be played this Friday night against Fort Benton on the home field.

Don’t Give Your Money To Strangers

The News has been advised that swindlers posing as federal or banking officials may be operating in this area. Readers are warned not to give cash to any stranger, even though the individual may have a badge or identification.

According to reports, the swindler poses as an FBI agent and says he is checking on a teller at the bank. The victim is asked to make a cash withdrawal so the phony agent can check the serial numbers of the bills. Upon receipt of the money, the swindler disappears, and the victim is out the money. If you are approached with this or a similar plan, call the authorities, but DO NOT GIVE ANY MONEY TO A STRANGER.

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75 years ago-

Thursday,

August 29, 1946

Loring High Discontinued This Year

The Loring High School has been discontinued this year and only two years of high school work will be offered at Whitewater. The decision to make this change in the Loring and Whitewater schools was made by State School Supervisor Gullidge during the past summer.

Harry Johnson will be superintendent of the Whitewater High School and other members of the faculty will be Mrs. Gladys Miller and Mrs. Marian Dunbar.

Miss Margaret Cruickshank, who was principal of the Loring high school last year, will teach in the Saco high school and Eugene Powell, also of the Loring high school staff, has accepted a position in the Turner school.

Two Dodson Bars Broken Into and Cash Taken

Two Dodson bars were broken into early Sunday morning and about $160.00 was taken from the two places, according to a report made to the office of the county sheriff.

The Cowboy Bar was entered through the front door after the lock had been sprung. About $150 was taken from the till. The Chick Whitcomb bar on the same street was entered by a rear window and about $10 in cash was taken.

Sheriff’s officers have several clues to the identity of the robbers.

Showing at the Palace Theatre

Pirates of the Prairie starring Tim Holt

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100 Years Ago - 1921

- T.F. Rucker was installed as pastor of the Malta Community church. More than 100 men and women were received into membership at the service. Special music was presented by Mrs. F.W. Hall, Mrs. Seth Dibble, Ellis Blumenthal, and G.C. Liskum with Mrs. B.P. Bushnell as accompanist.

- Richard L. Alldrin was appointed acting postmaster of Malta. Clarence Cosner succeeded Alldrin in the treasurer’s office.

- Henry Koke, 85, a pioneer of northern Montana, was instantly killed by a Great Northern freight train as he crossed the railroad tracks near the depot. He was the father of the late B.H. Koke.

- The F.L. Robinson store and the Wagner hotel were destroyed in an early morning fire.

- Peter Belgard was buried in a cave-in at a bridge site near Freewater. He was dug out uninjured.

- Mrs. H.M. Kirton was elected associate grand conductress of the Eastern Star grand lodge.

- The W.W. Skinner threshing machine and a quantity of grain was destroyed by fire in a grain field south of town.

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118 Years Ago – 1903

- County law officials and railroad detectives pulled a fast one on three would-be bandits who attempted to hold up a G.N. train between Malta and Harlem. Local authorities got wind of the plans being made by local talent and kept watch. One attempt was frustrated when the bandit assigned to handle the engineer ran into a railroad detective while working his way toward the engine. The man jumped off the train and his companions left the train at Harlem. Undaunted by this, they made a second try the next morning and all three were caught. They were taken to Glasgow and placed under bonds of $5,000 each.

- Editor Smiley publicly deplored the fact that the custom of sending a piece of wedding cake to the editor was waning.

- The Charles Whitcomb family had moved back to Malta from Chinook.

- Malta made brick of good quality. It was being used to build the new south side (Great Northern) hotel.

- Dudley Jones slipped up to Harlem and was married to Miss Nadeau of Dodson.

- The fall shipping season was in full swing. The big cattle outfits were rounding up their three and four-year-old steers. Malta was getting pretty lively of nights with cowboys from northern Montana converging on the gay spots for a little recreation.