5 YEARS AGO (2018)

Kids have fun on the bounce houses set up at City Park for the free family fun night for the Path to Splash Fundraiser! Many residents lined up at the table to purchase a brick to provide funds for a splash pad at Malad City Park.

The yard of Colter and Kelbie Sweeten was awarded Malad City Yard of the Month honors for August. Nominated by a friend, the Sweetens just purchased the home in October 2017, and since that time they have worked hard inside and out to upgrade the property.

Concert in the Park goes on despite rain!

The Long Run, an Eagles Tribute Band, had to take a short intermission during a rainstorm on Wednesday night, but concert-goers braved out the brief storm and the concert continued.

As happened earlier in the day, a thunderstorm came through bringing a hard rain; then hail and then stopping after about 15 minutes. The problem was not so much with the rain, but with the lightning, which one of the band members said does not work very well with their electronic equipment. Most of those attending quickly pulled out umbrellas when the rain started, and some took shelter under the pavilion and trees. They were happy when the storm didn't last long and the concert started back up.

The Malad LDS Stake Building was buzzing with activity on Friday and Saturday, August 24 and 25. On Friday, volunteers met to sort through clothing, household items, books, toys and many other items donated by the community to benefit members of the community.

Even though the home of Brad and Wendy Hess is outside of the city limits – just barely – they were nominated by a friend as a City Yard of the Month and city judges agreed it was deserving of the honor.

"Brad builds it and I decorate it," said Wendy Hess. Brad admits that he is a concrete and grass guy, but the couple have worked together to build and decorate a yard that looks natural in its setting. 10 YEARS AGO (2013)

The Malad High School Class of 1949 held their 64th class reunion. Eighteen classmates were together enjoying food, visiting and renewing friendships. Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Ione Thorpe Latour, Charlotte Williams Giles, Hazel Robbins Jones, BelvaLene Jones Baker, Gene Caldwell, Theron Hill, Dale Daniels, Betty Jones Daniels, Lloyd Waldron, Lois Bush Lower, Don Mitchell, Thayne Waldron, Vera Bell Hansen Eddington, Boyd Reed, Norma Jean Thomas, Jay Baker, Orpha Hawkins Waldron and Gayle Hill.

A benefit dinner and auction is scheduled for September 7, to assist little Rasp D. Carter. He is the son of Cody and Tresie Carter of Stone. Rasp was admitted to the Logan Regional Hospital on July 8 due to severe stomach flu-like symptoms. After being diagnosed with HUS (Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome) caused by the E. Coli bacteria, he was Life flighted to Primary Children’s Medical Center. 

Two Malad men, David Baker and Matthew Wray took part in the annual Mesa Falls Marathon held on August 24. The event begins in the Targhee National Forest near the headwaters of the Warm River. The finish line is in the city of Ashton. Baker, finished with a time of 1:56.32, finishing at 33 and Wray finished the half-marathon with a time of 2:01.33 and was number 54th.

15 YEARS AGO (2008)

A group was on hand Saturday morning for the rededication of the cornerstone of the Masonic Temple in Malad. The rededication ceremony was in celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Malad Masonic Lodge 51. 

Enrollment figures released by the Oneida School District shows a slight increase in students. This year’s first day enrollment was 896 compared to 886 last year, a net gain of 10. Most of the increase is at Malad Elementary.

Dustin and Christine Smith earned the Yard of the Month honors. Their beautiful yard is lined with new trees and bushes. A gorgeous array of colorful Pansies, Alyssum and Geraniums fill a front flowerbed and surrounding their lovely home are huge overflowing flowerpots. 

Jim and Nancy Cranmer earned Top Yard honors in the County. Nancy said that she loves taking care of the yard. She tries to make the setting look like an old farmhouse. Aspen trees with Columbines, Roses, Daisies, Sunflowers and Lilies filling the flowerbeds surround a gorgeous waterfall with goldfish. 

25 YEARS AGO (1998) 

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are Mary Clark and John Mustos, workers on the Malad City summer crew, as they paint school zone cross walks to prepare for the start of school. Local students returned to classes Wednesday, August 26. Motorists are reminded of the need for extra safety precaution.

The Oneida County School District has hired two new teachers for this school year. Peggy Niswonger will be taking the Special Education teaching position at the Malad Middle School. Apral Ipsen will be taking the position left open by Tracy Ward’s move to Malad Elementary. Ward is replacing Errol Porter, who is leaving Malad to take a position as a principal.

Ruth Zivkovic is the proud recipient of the 1998 Outstanding Homemaker Award at the Oneida County Fair. Ruth’s composition and creativity won 14 ribbons in Photography and Home Arts and Crafts. Her green thumb also earned 24 ribbons in the Garden and Flower categories. She entered a total of 55 items and 51 of those won ribbons.

40 YEARS AGO (1983)

Valley Livestock was top bidder for the Grand Champion steer exhibited by Dell Timothy. The Champion was a 4-H project. Golden Spike Equipment, Tremonton, purchased the Reserve Champion beef from Shawn Smith and it was also a 4-H project. The Grand Champion lamb entered by Wendy Anderson was purchased by Western General Construction. Miss Anderson also exhibited the Reserve Champion lamb, which was purchased by Scott Service and American Grain Bins. Dave Harris purchased the Grand Champion swine exhibited by Monte Madsen and the Reserve Champion exhibited by Michelle Madsen was purchased by Dr. Steve Johnson. 

Charles Owen Ward was sustained as Bishop of the Cherry Creek Ward at sacrament meeting. Sustained as his counselors were first counselor, Sheldon Vaughan; second counselor, Jessy Ross Smith and ward clerk, Glen Price.

45 YEARS AGO (1978)

This year’s Oneida Fair was dedicated to William Griff Jenkins. Chairman Loyd Briggs presented a plaque to Mrs. Jeanne Jenkins, wife of the late civic leader. 

Taking top honors in the sheep division was Heidi Broadhead with Golden Spike Equipment of Tremonton as the top bidder; the Reserve Champion raised by Don Williams was purchased by his grandma Wanda Goddard. Evans Co-op was top bidder for Carolyn Steed’s Grand Champion calf and the Reserve Champion spot was raised by Dean Jones and purchased by Stan’s IGA.  

Eager to dig into the school year recently employed school teachers paused for their ‘get acquainted’ picture in The Idaho Enterprise. Shown are Carol Fisher, fourth grade; Ann Ward, third grade, returning after a one year absence; Michael L. Williams, vocal and elementary music; Sheldon Vaughan, distributive education, accounting and typing, assistant coach; Julia Lynn Carroll, German and English.

55 YEARS AGO (1968)

Sherman Facer, a veteran with 20 1/2 years of service, was retired this summer from the U.S. Air Force with the rank of technical sergeant. Enlisting in January 1948, he began his initial training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas and then served overseas in England, Iceland, Alaska and Italy, returning from the latter assignment in 1967. Mr. Facer, his wife and four children will make their home in Layton where he is employed as a meat cutter. Mr. Facer is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willard D. Facer.

Warrant Officer Tarrell O. Jones has spent a 10-day leave here with his aunt, Mrs. Alice Lusk, and other relatives. T.O. Jones has completed a nine-month course in flight training at the Hunter Army Air Field in Georgia. At the expiration of his leave, he will report for duty in Vietnam where he will pilot Huey helicopters.

Carol Dawn H. Willie has completed her thesis requirement for a master’s degree in education and will be formally awarded this degree at the June convocation at Utah State University, Logan. Mrs. Willie is a teacher in Malad elementary school.

60 YEARS AGO (1963)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise are the Malad Americans who captured the championship crown in the 5th annual 16-team Little League tournament at Malad last weekend. Pictured are: Brad Price, Greg Evans, Brent Thomas, Kevin Williams, Rick Smith, Larry Elcock, Leslie Price, Coach Bud Watkins, Don Chivers, Kelly Thomas, David Gilgen, Tim Edwards, Brent Harris, Jim Watkins. Team members not present when the picture was taken were Con Alder and D.J. Morgan.

Work is planned to begin immediately on renovating the First National Bank of Malad City, according to President Lawrence D. Jones. Architect for the renovation is Morgan W. Tovey, Jr., Pocatello.

What proportion of Oneida County’s population consists of people who came from other sections of the county to live here? According to figures released by the government, some 955 persons now living in the county came to the local area from other states. The great bulk of Oneida County’s population, however, 70.8 percent of it, is made up of people who were born in the general area and who have chosen to stay here.

70 YEARS AGO (1953)

Pictured in The Idaho Enterprise as part of the training program aboard the destroyer, USS Ross, Midshipman Gerald M. Dallas, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Dallas, Malad, checks depth charge racks with a torpedo man’s mate. Gerald is a Naval ROTC student at the University of Idaho.

he Classic Shop, featuring a complete line of women’s clothing, will open in the building north of Daniels Drug Co. on Main Street, August 28th. Owners of the new store are Mr. and Mrs. Keith Jensen of Logan and the manager will be Mrs. Earl Jones of Malad.

The musical stage show, “The Three Little Pigs”, will be brought to life on the stage of the Star Theatre Tuesday only, September 1st. Penthouse Productions of New York City will present this all time favorite of smaller fry everywhere. This version is a fast moving, action packed real live stage show with an all-adult, professional New York cast featuring dwarfs in the title roles with their lovable antics and their many hilarious attempts to outwit the big, bad wolf.

 YEARS AGO (1948)

A memorial for Oneida county persons who served in World Ward II was discussed at a meeting at the courthouse Monday evening. Representatives of the city council, board of commissioners, War Mothers, Chamber of Commerce, Legion Auxiliary met in response to call by Herbert Gleed, chairman of the Lions Club memorial committee to consider the matter.

A committee consisting of Norman Crowther, M.S. Atkinson and Guy Benson was appointed to confer with the Malad City Council, the Oneida County Commissioners and the Malad Chamber of Commerce with reference to presenting arguments against the discontinuance of the Malad passenger train at the hearing of the Utilities Commission to be held at Malad on September 21. 

For the second time in the history of the United States, young men of the nation next Monday, August 30, will register under a military peacetime draft. In Oneida County, approximately 400 young men will register under the selective service law, with those born in 1922, and after August 30, scheduled to be the first to sign up on Monday.

85 YEARS AGO (1938)

The rural schools of Oneida County will start Monday, September 12, according to William E. Morse, Jr., county school superintendent. Following is a list of the teaches employed: St. John – Iril Zundell, Lynn Elcock, Miss Mary Stockings; Samaria – Clark Bell, Burley; Helen MacDonald, Driggs; Margaret Taylor, Twin Falls; Cherry Creek – Asa Fallis, Faye Thomas; Pleasantview – Wayne Nielsen, Helen Evans, Arimo; Henderson Creek – Miss Lila Wade; Woodruff – David Smith, Lucille Smith; Lower Elkhorn – Jack Tovey; Upper Elkhorn – William H. Clark Jr.; Arbon – Vacancy; Holbrook – Leola Jones, Aileen Bedingfield, La Grande, Oregon; Stone – Norman Nielsen, Burley; Alice McAllister; North String – Vacancy; Black Pine – Floyd Broadhead, Rupert.