Memories for Wednesday, May 10, 2023

10 yrs ago

May 8, 2013

ATV Riders, Others Finding Little Rockies a Good Place to Recreate

The Little Rockies are becoming increasingly popular with all-terrain vehicle riders, dirt bikers, horse riders, and hikers. As a result, they'll be getting more attention from the Bureau of Land Management which manages public lands. The Little Rockies have "become a destination area" for some people, noted Kathy Tribby, outdoor recreation planner for the BLM's Hi-Line District which stretches from Glacier Park on the west to Fort Peck Reservation on the east sandwiched between the Canadian border and the Missouri River.

Dyrdahl Gift to Fund Eight Annual Malta Scholarships

A total of $10,000 in new scholarships honoring the memory of Phillips County residents Norman and Rose Dyrdahl will be awarded for the first time at Class Night, May 16, to graduating Malta High School seniors. Melissa Dunbar, secretary of the Mustang Foundation, said the scholarships were made possible by a "substantial gift" from the Dyrdahl estate. Dyrdahl and his wife farmed and ranched in the Loring area.

Golf Assn. Awards $1,500 Scholarship

Malta M-ette girls golf squad member McKenna Levesque has been awarded a $1,500 scholarship by the Montana State Women's Golf Association. The scholarships are awarded to "outstanding young ladies in academics, leadership, community and school involvement as well as golf participation", stated Carla Berg, executive secretary/treasurer of the association.

Milk River Ducks Show Appreciation

Members of Milk River Ducks Unlimited recently held a dinner for Cliff Rustad in appreciation for donating 33 years of auction services to the local banquet and fundraiser. He was presented a plaque by Ron Kienenberger, Gary Tremblay and Larry Lett who have been members of the Milk River DU committee since the chapter was established 33 years ago, Ducks Unlimited Director of Development for Montana and Wyoming, Layne Krumwiede, and Regional Director, Barry Allen.

3-C at District Meet

Dodson athlete Jimmy Martin took first in the triple jump at the Whitewater meet held Thursday with a mark of 38' 4".

It's a Family Affair

Three generations from the same family participated in the 37th running of the Lilac Bloomsday 12K 97.46 miles) Run in Spokane, WA, on Sunday, May 5, where over 47,000 participants crossed the finish line. Participating were Kenny Solberg of Mercer Island, WA, Thea Solberg of Malta, Jack Kelly of Zortman, and Carly Holmberg, fiancé of Kenny, of Seattle, WA. Incidentally, Kelly placed first in his age group and has run the race 28 times.

At the Villa

Snitch

With Dwayne Johnson

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25 yrs ago

May 6, 1998

Saco Names Top Students

Miranda Yeska has been selected as Saco High School Class of 1997-98 valedictorian and Kelly Marshall has been named the salutatorian.

Valedictorian...

Dodson names top students in Class of '98, Kelly Cole is the valedictorian with Dale McAuley as salutatorian.

Painter's President of College Law Club

Thomas Painter of Malta was recently elected to serve as president of the Dawson Community College Law Enforcement Club. He is the son of Terry and Chan Healy of Malta and is a 1993 graduate of Malta High School. Painter recently completed Pressure Point Control Tactics training.

Malta's Winkel retires from National Guard after 21 years

SSG Beu Winkel retired on May 3 after completing 21 years of service in the Montana Army National Guard. SSG Winkel joined the Guard on May 5, 1977, as a high school senior out of Malta High School.

Hi-Line Magazine Features Malta, PC

Mystic Montana Magazine, a new publication that originates in the rural setting of Hingham offers an expansive feature of Malta and Phillips County in their Spring 1998 issue. Phillips County pieces include a three-page story on Malta and the County Museum.

At the Villa

My GIANT

With Billy Crystal and Gheorghe Muresan

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50 yrs ago

May 10, 1973

Talented Duo

Valerie Holte and Mark Boothe are among the talented young musicians to be featured at the Malta High School band concert next Tuesday evening. Their flute and clarinet duet "Waltz and Interlude" received superior ratings at both the district music festival in Poplar and the state music festival in Great Falls. They are accompanied by David Thomas.

New City Council Takes Office

Members of the city council were sworn in at the organization meeting held Monday evening at the City Hall. Members of the council that were present were Bill Cotter, Jerry Hanson, Elmer Feigel, and Carl Eaton, aldermen; Mayor E. L. Seel; W. R. Henneman, police judge; Stephen Granat, city attorney; Mrs. Ellene Halvorson, city treasurer, and Dixon Grant, city clerk. The oath of office was also administered to Alert Fladland, acting chief of police. Mayor Seel announced that Dr. R. M. Wiprud would be the health officer, and Bernard W. Hasler, water and street superintendent. He also designated the Phillips County News as the official newspaper of the city and the First State Bank and First Security Bank as the official depositories for the city. A motion was carried that Carl Eaton continues as president of the council.

Buttery's is A-Bloom With Values for Mother's Day!

Ore-Ida Frozen Tater Tots-39c; Del Monte Chunk Tuna-45c; Kraft Parkay Stick Margarine-$1.00.

At the Villa

The Godfather

With Marlon Brando and Al Pacino

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75 yrs ago

May 13, 1948

40,000 Trees Planted In Little Rocky Area

During a two-week time period, 40,000 trees, equal numbers of Douglas fir and Ponderosa pine, were planted. Seventy-three man-days' time was required to complete this project. The average number of trees planted per man-day is about 550 and approximately 70 acres were planted.

Hinsdale Winner of South Wagner Track Meet

High point winners in the Class B Boys were 1. Leroy Burns, Hinsdale, 20; 2. Robert Ostlund, Malta, 16; #. Marvin Lacock, Hinsdale, 12; 4. William French, South Wagner, 5. James Schumacker, Malta, 4 ½; 6. Ralph Kroon, Malta, 4.

At the Palace

The Westerner

Starring Gary Cooper and Doris Davenport

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100 yrs ago

1923

Herbert Kibler, Clarence Cosner, and Jack Roadhouse autoed to Shelby where they planned to investigate possibilities of securing a concession for the Malta Legion post at the big fight on July 4th.

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118 yrs ago

1905

Under the heading, "Life at Zortman" we find that a Mr. Swag and a Mr. Murray had got involved with the law. Mr. Swag was up before one Judge Baird for a minor offense. He protested in a loud and boisterous manner on the way Judge Baird was dispensing justice. Baird fined him $10 for contempt of court. Swag put up the money and said it was entirely inadequate to express the contempt in which he held the court. Baird retaliated by sentencing him to 30 days in jail. Swag again gave the judge the "merry ha ha" and said for that amount he could stand on his head for the time mentioned and still have a better understanding of the law than did Baird. Back came the court with a 60-day sentence and Swag was hurriedly removed from the scene before he could further express his opinion.