Hungry thieves break into sites in search of food
100 Years Ago — 1921
Hungry men after edibles
Sunday night thieves broke a seal on a Great Northern car and stole 110 pounds of bacon and four boxes containing 120 pounds of butter. Then they were evidently busy in other parts of town as well. At the Bonner House they attempted to enter the meat house, but aroused Herman Schindler, the proprietor, who took two shots at them. This is the second time they have attempted to rob the Bonner House in a week but were frightened away by the night cook. It is apparently the work of hungry men, as they were after only edibles.
90 Years Ago — 1931
School news: They plan to ride
The seniors planned a sleigh ride for last Friday, but couldn’t find a team of horses. We are going this Friday if we have to hitch Bob Campbell and Lonnie Ropp to the sleigh and make them pull us.
80 Years Ago — 1941
Ready to serve
The young men of Priest River and vicinity were not slow in offering their services to their country. Those leaving to enlist recently are the Maines boys, Dudley and Robert, Elwood Welling, Ronald Doyle, Jack Miller and Barney Stone.
70 Years Ago — 1951
Two men burned at dam
Two men were slightly burned last Thursday night in an explosion at the Abeni Falls damsite. An oil-burning Salamander used to prevent freezing of freshly poured concrete blew up.
60 Years Ago — 1961
Santa is coming
Santa Claus will arrive in Priest River at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 16. He will be on the downtown streets and at city hall until 4 p.m. with candy treats for all the kiddies.
50 Years Ago — 1971
Road’s a problem
The road on the east side of Priest Lake came under discussion at the Idaho State Land Board. The Board agreed that a better road was needed but there was little agreement on how to achieve the objective.
40 Years Ago — 1981
Chamber elects Connolly
New officers and board members were elected to the Priest River Chamber of Commerce at the organization’s monthly meeting at the Village Kitchen. John Connolly, owner of Priest River Glass, was elected president.
30 Years Ago — 1991
Angered mayor may quit
The city council angered Mayor Whitey Brower by voting to no longer pay for health insurance for the spouses of the mayor and council members. The mayor said he may resign as a result, but he hasn’t definitely decided yet.
20 Years Ago — 2001
County acquires mill site
The county is acquiring 20 acres of the former Louisiana-Pacific lumber mill on the easter outskirts of Priest River. Part of the former mill site will be converted into the county’s new shop for the area’s road district.