Priest River farmers asked to adopt cows
An aerial view of Priest River taken in 2013.
(Photo courtesy PRIEST RIVER MUSEUM)
20 Years Ago — 2002
New editor at Times
Kathy Nussberger has been named editor of the Priest River Times. She replaces Dave Turner, who accepted a reporting position at the Coeur d’Alene Press.
30 Years Ago — 1992
Computer aids job hunter
ALEX, short for automated labor exchange, was formally unveiled at city hall on a recent Thursday. The kiosk is part of a nationwide job search computer system that any jobseeker, whether or not “computer literate,” can operate merely by touching the screen.
40 Years Ago — 1982
Mill remains closed
Tim Olson, industrial relations manager for Diamond, said company officials reevaluated the market situation but found conditions unchanged. The mill was closed when the company lost several major purchasers for its chips. Olson explained that with lumber prices low, the only way the mill could operate was with the sale of by-products.
50 Years Ago — 1972
Idaho Hill School burglarized
Items taken in a burglary at the Idaho Hill School sometime during the past weekend include two movie projectors, typewriter, two record players, TV set, adding machine, two stop watches and three fire extinguishers. Principal Jackson Miller discovered the burglary Monday morning.
60 Years Ago — 1962
Club holds party
The Panhandle Junior Federated Women’s Club held a Halloween party for its members and guests, Oct. 30, in lieu of its regular meeting. Guests were Mrs. Ted Kerl, Mrs. Bob Krizenesky, Mrs. Jerry Mitchell, and Mrs. Tim Mullaley.
70 Years ago — 1952
Votes for Ike
Dwight D. Eisenhower was elected president with the largest popular vote in history. At last report, Eisenhower was expected to win all but nine states from Stevenson. Idaho cast the largest vote in history, going about two to one for the winner.
80 Years Ago — 1942
Farmers asked to adopt cows
New homes for every good cow in Bonner County falling under the auctioneer’s hammer or destined for hash instead of milk production is the purpose of a campaign launched by the county Farm Security Administration in Sandpoint, in cooperation with the county war board. “High producing cows being sold for beef because of labor or other difficulties bring milk rationing a step closer and threatens our 1943 war food production,” said Bernell H. Kennington.
90 Years Ago — 1932
Tony Moriniti, the barber, is now nicely located in his new shop, recently completed by Gus Naccarato. The new location is north of the Citizen’s State Bank. In connection with his new business. Tony will also have a bath and shower.
100 Years Ago — 1922
High school note
The pupils of the high school are now appealing for a new floor in the gym. The floor now is very dangerous, as there are so many splinters.