This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago

The Forestry Department has made no decision yet in the Callahan Tract controversy. Another hearing will be held on March 1.

Mr. Klockmann states that the rotary snow motor which was recently installed at Klockmann to haul ore trucks from Klockmann to Porthill is a great success and is going to solve transportation problems in the snow belts for loggers and mining companies.

50 Years Ago

The Hay Marketing Association has chosen Kenneth Irons as President.

Jim Meeker and “Toad” Hall win berths in the state wrestling meet after they win their matches at the district tourney.

The Jaycees have named Ranger Neil Howarth “Boss of the Year,” and Hod Sanborn wins award for distinguished service.

15 Years Ago

The North Bench and Curley Creek volunteer fire departments quickly contained a log fire near a barn off County Road 9.

Aaron Moe, a sixth-grader at Valley View, placed second among five contestants at the Elks National Hoop Shoot Free Throw Contest.

The City Council on Feb. 15 voted unanimously to approve the installation of 550 ft of security fencing around the city-owned Moyie Springs Hydroelectric Dam to prevent vandalism.

— Submitted by the Boundary County Museum