Memories for Wednesday, February 15, 2023

10 yrs ago

Feb. 6, 2013

NIGHT WORK

Following a burglary at the Cowboy Bar in Dodson on Jan. 27th, the Sheriff’s Office received a call the next day from a concerned citizen. As a result of the investigation, six juveniles were arrested and charged with burglary (a felony), and misdemeanor charges of criminal mischief, theft, and, in two cases, probation violation. Four youths were transported to juvenile centers, and two were released to parents/guardians.

THEY BELIEVED IN HIM

Former MHS track athlete in the weights events, Hank Oyler, earned himself a scholarship as a walk-on for the MSU-Billings Yellowjackets track team. Oyler is currently ranked 15th in the Great Northwest Athletic (GNAC) Conference with a throw of 41 feet after five indoor meets.

RETIREMENT & SENDOFF

The Council on Aging in conjunction with the Malta Lutheran Church, extends an invitation to a Farewell Party for Rita Pray. The event is set for Feb. 9th at the Lutheran Church.

TOUGH SIX

Qualifying for the state All-Class wrestling meet in Billings are seniors Nolan Simanton, Chris Doney, and Kameron Christopherson; junior Gerome Lamb; and freshmen Antonio Lopez and Michael Nagy.

SO SO SO CLOSE

As per Coach Wes KillEagle, Quinton Daniels, “stepped up and had an awesome game.” The Coyotes lost by one point to the Hinsdale Raiders on Friday night. The teams had tied scores until Dodson fell behind in the third quarter, and they lost, 53-52.

I SEE YOU!

The sport of darts took on a whole new twist, with the “Bull Shooter” which allows the player to play “Statewide Remote League,” with remote cameras which allow competition across the state. It will allow teams to makeup or schedule games due to a conflict.

PANTHERS POUNCE ON COYOTES

The Lady Panthers were led by Chelsea Mavencamp with 23 points and held on to a lead over the Lady Coyotes to win, 47-37. The Coyotes were led by Janessa Henry, scoring 25 points.

At the Villa

Fri. – Sun.

BROKEN CITY

Starring Mark Wahlberg & Russell Crow

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25 yrs ago

Feb. 11, 1998

FFA PRIDE

Jessica French, Greenhand in the Malta F.F.A. Chapter, was rated as the High Individual in the Annual State FFA Meat Evaluation Contest held in Great Falls. She competed with 210 other contestants in the judging. Also attending were Josh Newton, Dan Martin, and Jared Anderson.

WITH THIS RING

The engagement of Leigh Boge and Jason McEwen is announced by their parents. Jason is the son of Bill and Marcella McEwen, and an August 20th wedding is planned in Stanley, ND.

LIGHTS, CAMERAS…MOVE!

With a few kinks to work out, the move into the new school was completed in about two hours on Friday. KRTV news cameras were on hand, and speeches were given by Orvin Solberg, school board president; Bill Parker, superintendent; and Jeremy Otteson, student council president.

WRESTLING IN COURT

After a temporary restraining order was issued that allowed Malta senior Roy Simanton to compete in the Divisional Wrestling Tournament last Saturday, the parents, Steve and Wendy Simanton withdrew their complaint. Simanton would not be competing in the state due to being declared academically ineligible. Malta would be returning the third-place trophy they won at the tournament.

HOPING FOR GOOD HANDS

Malcolm Clouse and Grace Nessland tied for third place with Eddie Swanson and Joan Helland in a whist tourney held in Glasgow Saturday. Others attending from Malta were Tom Simanton, Janet Higgins, Roger Ereaux, Jess Jones, John Bednarczyk, Byron Ereaux, Ben Fewer, and John Rothie.

CASH FOR FFA

Dan Perry of Valley Motor Supply presented a check for $214.20 from the Cash ‘N Tops program to Kyle Wasson, president of the Malta FFA Chapter.

Hmmm… A KEEPER?

Lester Wiebe speared a larger Northern Pike on Jan. 31 at Nelson Reservoir. The fish weighed in at the Sleeping Buffalo at 31 pounds, was 46 inches long, and had a 22-inch girth.

NEXT TIME

Free throws were a crucial element Thursday and the Penguins were on the wrong end. The Penguins were outscored only 49-46, but Saco was 19-of-22 from the free-throw line while Whitewater was just 4-of-8.

At the Villa

Fri.-Wed.

AS GOOD AS IT GETS

Starring Jack Nicholson

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50 yrs ago

Feb. 8, 1973

LOOK DEAR, A DEER!

Ronald Sjostrom of Wagner reported that he was returning home when a deer ran across the road in front of his late model car, and as he hit the brakes the car skidded, going into the ditch where it partially rolled over on its side. Neither Sjostrom nor his passenger were injured, Moderate damage was reported to the car.

IT STARTED AS A LITTLE AS A MATCH

The D-Y Bar and Café located at the junction of highways 191 and 376 about 55 miles south of Malta burned to the ground Wednesday morning. Lee Williams, the owner of the establishment, had been notified at about 6 a.m. by a newspaper carrier that there was smoke coming out of the building. Bill Crowder, the driver of the county fire truck that was dispatched, reported the fire was beyond control when the truck arrived.

COOKS IN THE MAKING

Colleen DePuydt of Saco placed first at the Phillips County CowBelle’s Beef Cook-off held Saturday. Also placing were Terry Williamson, Joyce Smith, and Nancy Ruud. Judges were Bill Baumgartner, Sandra Nicholson, and Gloria Faught.

NOW & FOREVER

Susan Lamson and David Renner were united in marriage on Jan. 20th at the gold room of Smith’s Café in Malta. Justice of the Peace William Waters officiated.

WORLD TRAVELERS

Edwin Ochsner and Milton Olsen of Whitewater joined a group of 27 in Great Falls and departed on Feb. 4, with the “Montana Agricultural Study Program to the Orient and Southeast Asia.” They will meet with agricultural representatives in each of the seven countries they visit, returning on March 4th.

At the Villa

Fri.-Sat.

“JOE KIDD”

Starring Clint Eastwood & John Saxon

Sat. Matinee

SNOOPY, COME HOME!

Introducing WOODSTOCK,

the newest member of the Peanuts Gang

Sun.-Mon.

ULZANA’S RAID

Starring Burt Lancaster

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75 yrs ago

Feb. 5, 1948

WRONG DOOR?

Samuel Ewing, 38, was arrested Monday evening at Saco after he had been apprehended in the act of tampering with the Saco post office safe. He had gained entry into the building by breaking a window. The breaking of glass attracted the attention of two men in the Big Dome hotel bar; they secured a gun and held the man until the arrival of Deputy Sheriff Bob Kurtz.

NEIGHBORS HELPING NEIGHBORS

About 60 men from the surrounding area gathered in Loring and helped Charlie Weise clean up the debris of the garage fire. The ladies of Loring served dinner to 76, not including the ladies who helped with the dinner.

MARCH OF DIMES (& a quarter)

The sum of $103.25 has been turned over to the County March of Dimes committee by the American Legion Auxiliary. That amount was realized from the Auxiliary’s second annual Coffee Hour held last Saturday. A large crowd enjoyed the home-baked pies and coffee.

STACK ‘EM HIGH

Mr. and Mrs. Trent Johnson and daughter of Dodson spent a few days with Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Dyrdahl. Trent helped put up ice.

NIP ‘n TUCK

The Harlem VFW quintet won over the Malta VFW team in a basketball game played at the City Hall Sunday evening. The final score was 54 to 49 although both teams altered in the lead for most of the game. The Malta VFW team was Trottier, Bell, Berg, Bishop, Walker, Humphrey, and Pewonka.

IT’S “SOCIAL”

The Smokehouse Club of Malta filed incorporation papers with the secretary of state at Helena this week. The club, listed as a nonprofit social organization was formed by W. E. Ferguson, W. E. Ferguson, Jr., and Arthur Ferguson, all of Malta.

SEND IN THE B BOYS

The Mustangs took on Hinsdale at the city hall auditorium here Wednesday night and handed the Valley County quint a 60-27 trouncing. The locals were through the first period before both teams got going and the whistle found both teams neck and neck. The scoring began in the second, however, Coach Lodge sent his B team to finish the period about halfway through the third quarter as well. Only one of the ten Mustangs failed to score in the game.

At the Palace

LITTLE MISTER JIM

Starring Jackie Butch, James Craig

& Frances Gifford.

Sun. –Mon.

LOVE and LEARN

Starring Jack Carson, Martha Vickers,

Janis Paige & Robert Hutton

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100 yrs ago

NICE JOB!

A man by the name of Peevey, said to be one of the big booze men of Canada, was nabbed by Undersheriff Ray Campbell.

APPOINTED

Sam Deniff had been appointed justice of the peace at Zortman by the board of county commissioners.

GET-TOGETHER

A Lincoln program was to be held at the Methodist church. L. C. Edwards and C. H. Stevens were to speak on Lincoln.

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118 yrs ago

FOOT WARMERS WORK!

Gold bricks, used by Mr. and Mrs. Charles Whitcomb as foot warmers, were worth $8,300. (Mrs. Whitcomb, recalling the incident, says that she and Mr. Whitcomb left Zortman in bitterly cold weather. To protect themselves from the cold they heated the gold bricks, wrapped them in sacks, and used them as foot warmers, which purpose they served nicely. When they arrived at the Phillips ranch, B. M. Phillips, who was interested in the mines and the gold, insisted they substitute less valuable bricks as foot warmers and placed the gold bricks in a padlocked mail sack. The long trip to Malta was made by team.)