This Week In History - Oct. 29, 2020

100 Years Ago

C.W. Megquier, proprietor of the Crescent Garage, expects to have the new brick addition to his garage completed and ready for use in about three weeks time. As soon as the new building is ready for occupancy, the repair department of the Crescent Garage will be open for business.

The members of the Reader’s Club are planning to put a store in the public library rooms in the offices of the Bonner Water and Light Company and also to add a number of new books to the library.

Fred Tsudaka, one of the proprietors of the Crystal Laundry, returned home last week from a visit with his parents and other relatives in Japan. While on his visit in the old country, Mr. Tsudaka was married to a Japanese girl who accompanied her husband to this country.

50 Years Ago

The Herald has published the largest issue in its 80 year history. The Herald Election Issue, dated October 29, 1970, was 24 pages divided between two 12 page sections. It is matched in number of pages only once in the 1950s.

Official dedication of the Smith Creek and Canyon Creek bridges, as well as a big stretch of the Westside Road will be held tomorrow, Friday, October 30 at 1:30 p.m.

Keeping a firm grip on that number one league position, the Bonners Ferry Badgers beat the Lakeland Hawks, 21-6. The Hawks scored on 3 plays in 42 seconds, but it would be their last of the game!

15 Years Ago

The Boundary County School District has ended 5 years of debt with the sale of 39.8 acres of forested land.

A flock of 30-40 unruly turkeys who took up residence in the El Paso Street area more than a decade ago are up to their old tricks. The birds make a mess, nest in trees, and cause traffic problems.

Looking for ways to brighten the holidays for yourself and others? Then consider joining the Ministerial Association in filling Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets.

~Submitted by the Boundary County Museum