Sugar rationing goes into effect in area
Students from the Class of 1953 are pictured in this photo shared by the Priest River Museum.
(Photo courtesy PRIEST RIVER MUSEUM)
100 Years Ago — 1922
Car turns acrobat
Mr. And Mrs. E. D. Williams motored to Spokane last week, returning Friday. On their way home their Ford turned turtle with them near Diamond Lake. Fortunately, neither one was injured except Mrs. Williams received slight bruises. After the Ford was placed in running condition, it brought them on to Priest River as if it had been built for acrobatic stunts.
90 Years Ago — 1932
Bonner Hardware robbed
The Bonner Hardway store was broken into Tuesday night or Wednesday morning. Among the loot taken were three rifles, two six shooters, two flashlights and one-half dozen canvas gloves. The building was entered first through the rear and then by forcing a door.
80 Years Ago — 1942
Sugar rationing in effect
Beginning May 4, Priest River Grade School will join other elementary schools of the country in putting on a four-day registration program for the benefit of the sugar-consuming public. Every man, woman and child living at home is entitled to a war ration stamp book.
70 Years Ago — 1952
Spartans win track event
The Priest River Spartans ran up an easy track win over Newport and Cusick last Friday at home. Priest River scored 77, Cusick 43, and Newport 16. Alva Mullaley led the Spartans to the win by placing first in the 100-yard dash, pole vault and broad jump.
60 Years Ago — 1962
Progress made on new school
Construction of the four-unit elementary school located on Harriet Avenue is well under way. Total bid for the school was $55,518.
50 Years Ago — 1972
Dump replacement sought
City, county and state officials as well as representatives of the U. S. Forest Service continued probing this week for a solution to the solid waste disposal problems facing Bonner County. Priest River is one.
40 Years Ago — 1982
Town fights crime
A rash of burglaries in the Blanchard area has prompted area residents to organize a defense and take their own bite out of crime. Following numerous meetings, a block watch program materialized, and now large signs are posted along Highway 41 that warn, “If I don’t call the sheriff, my neighbor will.
30 Years Ago — 1992
Gregory suffers heart attack
Roger Gregory suffered a heart attack at his home Tuesday evening. He was driven to Newport by Kenneth Naccarato about 9:30 p.m. Emergency personnel, headed by Dr. Kersting, “literally saved my life,” Gregory said. He was airlifted to Sacred Heart by Heartflite, then went into cardiac arrest and nearly died again. He underwent a triple bypass and now feels “real good.” (Note: he is still with us.)
20 Years Ago — 2002
Lake holds charity auction
The Priest Lake Chamber of Commerce plans a “People Helping People” charity auction on Saturday, May 25. Call for reservations.