This Week In Boundary County History

100 Years Ago

Idaho Gold and Ruby Mining Project at Leonia is nearly ready for operation. The massive bedrock flume structure is finished with 400 feet of the creek bed above the flume being cemented. A new road on the east side of the creek has been constructed and a 75-foot bridge placed across the creek.

County Agent Alexander has a plan to import dairy cows to farmers in Boundary County. He believes that we should have 1,000 more milk cows in our area. If you are interested, contact him at his office.

50 Years Ago

Orval E. Fredericksen last week was officially appointed Bonners Ferry postmaster. He entered the postal service in 1947.

Mr. and Mrs. J.B. Wages recently opened J.B.’s Tire and Automotive Service, located in Bonners Ferry on South Hill.

The Knights of Columbus and St. Rose's Guild at St. Ann's Catholic Church were entertained with a dinner at the Parish Hall Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. John Alt presented a slide show of their trip to Germany and cards and games were played. Mrs. Adrian Litalien, Mrs. Dick Call, and Mrs. Betty Ehrmantrout hosted the dinner.

15 Years Ago

Elected and appointed officials from all local governmental agencies in Boundary County gathered at the Kootenai River Inn Tuesday for what Bonners Ferry Mayor Darrell Kerby, organizer of the event, called an historical occasion. It’s the first time in their collective histories, he said, that all the groups met in a joint session.

Although the interior planning is not completely envisioned as yet, the exterior of the new Bonners Ferry Visitor Center is coming along nicely with the opening set for March.

The Bonners Ferry High School dance team, the Badgerettes, traveled to Post Falls Saturday in their first competition, and brought home a second place trophy.

— Submitted by the Boundary County Museum