Depression hurts area's timber production
A photo of the Camp 9 timber camp, circa 1950.
(Photo courtesy PRIEST RIVER MUSEUM)
20 Years Ago — 2002
Spartans clobber ‘Jacks
Senior running back Shawn Scriber rushed for 156 yards and three touchdowns as the visiting Spartans blanked the St. Maries Lumberjacks 39-0 in the Intermountain League opener for both teams.
30 Years Ago — 1992
New principal at PRLHS
John Schwartz is the new high school principal. New teachers include Sharon Amundson, Stephanie Berghan, Kim Compton, Ron Hagadone, Donna McIvor, Terry Meyer, Norm Stark, and Dana Stockman.
40 Years Ago — 1982
Spartans snap losing streak
Spartans like Monte McNearney kept stopping the Newport Grizzlies from scoring during most of the traditional rival game last Friday. The Sparts broke their losing streak and posted a 29-6 victory.
50 Years Ago — 1972
Remember when
It’s worth a little extra time to see the breathtaking array of flowers growing around St. Catherine of Siena Church in Priest River. The tender, loving care is evident in the profusion of colors and variety of flowers in bloom.
60 Years Ago — 1962
Band to play at U-I game
The Priest River High School Band will attend the annual Band Day at the University of Idaho, Moscow, on Sept. 29 and play at the U. of I. versus Idaho State College football game. Many high school bands from throughout the state will take part.
70 Years Ago — 1952
Luby Bay mill destroyed
Fire of undetermined origin burned the Luby Bay Lumber Co. Mill to the ground Thursday morning. The fire was discovered by Roy Crunk, who sent in the alarm. Forest Service fire fighters arrived with their new fire engine 15 minutes after they were called and were able to keep the blaze from spreading.
80 Years Ago — 1942
Burned while killing weeds
High school students Erling Storro, Evan Peterson, George Daggett, Lawrence Denton, Alvin Baker, and Bobby Caprai aided in saving the life of Bill Zachesky, burned while using a flame weed destroyer. The pressurized tank he was carrying on his back sprang a leak and saturated his clothing with gasoline. When his gloves caught fire, Zachesky rubbed them against his overalls. Covered in flame, he panicked and began to run. When Zachesky failed to heed the boys’ warning to stop, they ran him down, extinguished the flames, and summed Dr. Stauffer,
90 Years Ago — 1932
Depression at fault
Lumber production in Idaho and Montana was lower in 1931 than at any time during the past 25 years, according to a preliminary statement just released, based on returns from a lumber census conducted jointly by the Bureau of the Census and the U. S. Forest Service.
100 Years Ago — 1922
Mr. And Mrs. Earl Sutliff of Camp Three entertained a crowd from Nordman with a steamboat ride up to see Nell Shipman’s animals at the head of the lake Sunday.