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10 years ago-
Thursday July 18, 2012
News School Board Trustee
Greg Skiff was sworn in Monday evening as a new member of the Malta School Board to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Ryan Bebee, who is moving out of district. County Superintendent of Schools Vivian Taylor administered the oath of office. Skiff was the runner up in the recent school election for another position on the board and indicated his willingness to serve when the vacancy occurred. Board members unanimously approved the appointment. Skiff will have to run for the position in the next regular school election.
Council Okays first reading toward boundary changes
The Malta City Council last week gave approval on first reading of a proposed regulation which will change the voting precinct boundaries. The unanimous vote came after public hearings on the matter. The regulation when it passes will change the Hillcrest area from District 1 to District 2. Currently District 1 has 467 registered voters and District 2 has 749 registered voters.
Principal proposes on-line class idea to graduate
Young people spend so much time online, the Malta School Principal thinks they should learn something while they’re here. The principal made a proposal to the Malta School Board at their meeting Monday night that they consider adding an “online credit graduation requirement.”
He points to his own daughter as an example of the growing role of online classes. His youngest daughter, who carried a double major in college, completed her course work in three and half years largely Mr. King said because she took advantage of the online courses during the summer months.
The principal is proposing that the district look at requirements high school students to complete one on-line course as part of meeting requirements. At the end of his presentation, Mr. King won board approval to set up a school-community committee to look into this idea.
Friday the 13th unlucky for some area farmers as fire burns acres
Dave Hinman has proof Friday the 13th can be unlucky—all he has to do is point at the burned acreage on his farm. A wildfire the afternoon of the 13th started about 5 p.m. and covered acreage owned by Tim Bruckner, George Drabbs, and Hinman.” It was pretty hectic around here, so I really don’t know how many trucks or people showed up.” Hinman estimated the acreage he lost to be anywhere from 500 to 700 acres. He is uncertain how many acres burned on the Drabbs and Bruckner portions of the fire.
Showing at the Villa- Snow White and the Huntsman, starring Kristen Stewart, Charlize Theron, and Chris Hemsworth
25 years ago-Wednesday July 16, 1997
Think your home-made ice cream is the best- Prove it
You think your home-made ice cream is the best, here’s your chance. The Frontier Day Homemade Ice Cream Contest is being sponsored by the First State Bank, First Security Bank, Ben Franklin, and the Phillips County News. First place is $75 in Chamber bucks and second place is $50, third is $25 in Chamber bucks.
Rules are simple. Compete by calling the PCN between now and Friday, July 25. The contest starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 26. Contestants can mix up their ice cream and ready for freezing. The actual freezing must be done on Front Street. Tables and outlets will be provided. Contestants bring their own freezer, ice, and salt.
Kids between the ages of 8 and 12 can sign up for a chance to be one of the three judges. Judging will begin at 11:00. Winners are selected after the judges rank the top three.
East-West Shrine Football game to be on KMMR
The 51st annual East-West Shrine Football Game will once again be heard on network radio across the state.
Eleven radio stations including Malta’s KMMR plan to broadcast the game that is set to be played in Great Falls on July 19.
The pre-game show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Handling the play by play will be Rocky Erickson, sport director of the Northern Sports Network, Troy Mellinger of KXGF Radio in Great Falls, and Tony Brown.
Showing at the Villa- CONAIR-starring Nicolas Cage, John Cusak and John Malkovich
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50 years ago- Thursday July 20, 1972
Ogden is New Cashier at Security Bank
Rodger Ogden has assumed the position of cashier at the First Security Bank of Malta. Ogden comes from Harlem where he was assistant cashier for the past year and a half.
He was born and raised on a poultry farm near Richfield, Utah, attended Utah State University, and graduated from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, with a degree in agricultural economics and animal husbandry.
Chamber Will Lend Support to Retirement Home Effort
By a unanimous vote at Monday’s Chamber of Commerce meeting, members expressed their willingness to work for and support the proposed Malta retirement home. The project has been proposed by a group of Malta churches and others.
Stating the need for such a home for the elderly people of the community, Rev. Joel Nelson pointed out the economical benefits to the business establishment from the continual flow of money which would be generated.
Response to a questionnaire has shown a very favorable community reaction.
Local News
Ken Cebulski, who is working for Johnson’s Flying Service of Missoula, is in Anchorage, Alaska, flying smoke jumpers and cargo to control the forest fires.
The families of Mr. and Mrs. Stan Boothe, Mr. and Mrs. Bud Johnson, and Mr. and Mrs. Russell Cebulski spent the weekend in Moosejaw, Sask., attending the air show.
Showing at the Villa- I Love My Wife- starring Elliott Gould and Brenda Vaccaro
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75 years ago- Thursday July 17, 1947
County Crop Prospects are Good
Better than average returns if hail and heat threats abates.
Phillips County farmers have prospects of better than average wheat crops this year, in the opinion of County Extension Agent H. M. Oefstos. Threats against the harvesting of this prospective crop are hail and excessive heat damage.
At the present time most parts of the county have had more rain fall than last year. The entire north half of the county is in better shape than last season with crops reported at Whitewater, north Malta, and Saco. Chapman and Dodson can stand more rain.
County Horses to be Featured on Fair Program
County horses will again be featured in the racing program at the P.C. Fair August 9 and 10, says Edgar Lee, fair board president who was in Malta this last week. President Lee said that the experience with local horses during the war years provided that a race program with local horses during the war was as good, or better than those with circuit horses, so the board saw no reason to change its system.
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100 years ago-1922
The Malta Commercial Club was born when a group of businessmen met to discuss a permanent organization to further the interests of Malta “the town with the brightest prospects on the Great Northern railway.” Dr. G.W. Clay was named chairman of the organization meeting which was held in Trafton Hall. J. F. Kilduff was elected vice president and Elijah Smith, secretary-treasurer. There were 28 charter members.
Some miserable whelp had maliciously killed a brood of chickens belonging to Mrs. Charles Jones and then piled them in a bunch at the rear of her restaurant.
Wah Lampkin was recovering from typhoid-pneumonia.
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118 years ago-1904
Rube Dumpke had been arrested on a cattle warrant charging cattle rustling. He appeared before Justice Harry Cosner and bail was set at $1500.
A report from the Glasgow Land office showed a total of 280,297 acres of vacant land in Phillips County of which 23,040 were unsurveyed.
Rains, although not general over the county, assured some good crops in Phillips County.
More and more county men were filing nominating petitions for county office. Among the new ones were Charles Hales, Harry Mason and W.D. Miller for county commissioner, all republicans. J.H. Legg and Floyd Hardin, all republicans for county treasurer, and Oscar Janes for representative on the republican ticket. Fred Robinson and H.S. Munson for county assessor.
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