Bonner County History - Dec. 15, 2022
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Dec. 15, 1972 – SNOW COVERS AREA
After over a week of near zero and subzero weather, a break came Monday, with a midday temperature of 17. That evening brought three inches of snow before the sun arrived Tuesday. Hundreds were plagued by frozen pipes last week as the severe low temperature drove frost deep into bare ground. Monday’s light snow gave some relief, but more snow cover is needed for good insulation.
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WEDDING TRIP TO LAS VEGAS AND RENO
Mr. and Mrs. Edward Olson (Sharon Winslow) are residing in Boise, after a wedding trip to Nevada. The couple was married Nov. 18 at the Log Cabin Church, Boise. Parents of the couple are Mr. and Mrs. George Winslow, Meridian, and Mr. and Mrs. Bill Olson, Sagle. The groom, a U of I graduate, is employed by the Boise Water Corporation. The bride, who attended Boise State and the U of I, is an employee of the Boise Independent School District.
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FORGEY ASSIGNED
Airman Carl R. Forgey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Carl A. Forgey of Sandpoint, is assigned to Keesler AFB, Miss. Technical Training Center for specialized training in armament systems. Forgey is a 1970 SHS graduate. His wife, Judy, is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy Sutton, Rt. 1, Sagle.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
Dec. 15, 1922 – LOCAL NEWS
Dedication of the Methodist community building took place in the new structure Friday. The church ladies served a dinner and the main address was made by Rev. M.M. Jones, district superintendent. Miss Gertrude Le Huquet read a history of the church. Toastmaster was Rev. Claude Martin. Of $1650 in building costs, $1050 had already been raised, and hundreds more were added that day.
The winter hardships of telephone linemen were given a strenuous illustration Wednesday when Iver Iverson of the local exchange went to Valley to repair a break in a line. He had to make 12 miles on snowshoes, going to Laclede by rail and thence south six miles over deep snows. [Note: “Valley” is known in 2022 as “Vay.” Per Hoodoo Valley History pub. 2004 by Virginia Judge Overland, the post office first called “Seneacoteen” was changed in 1902 to “Valley” and then in 1922 to “Vay” “because of confusion with Valley, Washington mail.”]
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WHITE COMPANY READY TO OPERATE
Word from the A.C. White Lumber company offices at Dover is that operations this winter will depend largely upon the weather, as the new plant, with hardly any cut material on hand, can run at full steam only if the sawmill can be kept in operation. The sawmill began operating a couple of weeks ago but last week’s cold weather, along with snow and wind, forced a shutdown. A frozen mill pond prevented resumption of work when the weather cleared. When the mill began to turn, there were 175 men on payroll, but with the blockade of operations, the force was cut considerably.
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