Gravel truck runs off ferry, stops traffic
Diamond Match’s Camp Nine at Priest Lake is pictured in this circa 1950 photo.
(Photo courtesy PRIEST RIVER MUSEUM)
100 Years Ago — 1920
Ran off the ferry
Just before dusk Friday afternoon one of the county gravel trucks ran off the ferry into the river at Newport, and stopped traffic over the ferry for several hours.
90 Years Ago — 1930
Take in prohibition debate
Mr. and Mrs. Phil Naccarato drove to Spokane Sunday, remaining over Monday and Tuesday, and taking in the Darrow-Wilson debate on the prohibition issue.
80 Years Ago — 1940
Bowling alley changes alley length
The Priest River bowling alley will open under new management after being completely overhauled. The alleys have been shortened from 60 to 50 feet, which will enable the patrons to make larger scores and also conform to the length of alleys in Newport and Sandpoint.
70 Years Ago — 1950
Wear shingle mill sells
The Wear Brothers Shingle Mill, formerly managed by Clyde Wear, began operating on Oct. 17 under new owners, H. D. Jacobus and C. A. DeWalt. The business will be known as the H. and D. Shingle Mill. They plan on running two shifts if they can secure enough timber. The men are from Portland, Oregon, and expect to make their homes here with their families.
60 Years Ago — 1960
Ag students repair equipment
Kaniksu Tractor & Implement has furnished the Junior Agriculture class of Priest River High School with mowers, grain drills, tractors and plows to repair. The class is replacing worn parts, painting and checking out each piece of equipment. The purpose is to familiarize each boy with the operation and functions of the implements and teach him to care for his own machinery. Several pieces or equipment will be furnished by the boys’ parents.
50 Years Ago — 1970
Overdue utility bills worry city
A staggering amount of overdue utility bills has prompted the city if Priest River to set up an appeals board to hear the complaints of dissatisfied utility customers, said Doug Hooper, city clerk, at the Monday night city council meeting. Hooper said, “People don’t realize the cost of running the water and sewer plants. The amount owed the city is rather staggering.”
40 Years Ago — 1980
Town honors Ruth Treat
The people of Priest River were in for a “Treat” Sunday as they saw off the city clerk of 26 years in a ceremony at city hall. Friends who attended the open house honored Ruth Treat as much for her volunteer work as for her city work.
30 Years Ago — 1990
Dedication and ribbon-cutting
A formal dedication and ribbon-cutting ceremony will take place in front of city hall Friday to signify the completion of the Downtown Revitalization Project. Refreshments will be served and awards will be presented to those involved with the “street project.” A dance will be held at the Priest River Volunteer Fire Department Hall on Saturday as a continuation of the festivities
20 Years Ago — 2000
Boeck picked
Priest River businessman Mike Boeck was picked to serve on the Idaho Educators for Bush Steering Committee, a grassroots coalition formed to gather support for George W. Bush’s education reforms,