This Week in History - Dec. 19, 2024

100 Years Ago 

Students of BFHS entertained a large audience last Friday evening in the presentation of the Comedy play, "Peg O 'My Heart." The performance was one of the best ever given by school talent in Bonners Ferry. 

The Spokane International Railway Company's coaling chutes on the Northside were badly damaged by a fire, which was discovered about 2:30 Tuesday morning by Dan Meddock, night watchman.  The origin of the fire is unknown. 

The blizzard which prevailed Monday was the worst experienced in many years, so say the old-timers here at Meadow Creek.  Forty trees were blown across the county road in less than one half miles distance of the Hedlund Company's landing.  Men and horses were marooned in the woods from morning until evening on account of dangers from falling trees. 

50 Years Ago 

Prospects of employment in the logging industry in the Bonners Ferry area look brighter this Christmas season than they do in many other areas of the northwest. Dan Wilson, manager of the Louisiana-Pacific plant at Moyie Springs said they expect to continue running "full shift," although part of the plant will be closed down for a week during the Christmas holiday. 

A fine team of scholars from Bonners Ferry High School became "giant killers" yesterday as they competed for undefeated honors on Spokane's KHQ "High School Bowl." 

Members of local Eagles Aerie 3522 this week announced tickets are on sale for their "Gala New Year's Eve Party" to be held at the Legion Hall. 

15 Years Ago

With 17,191 sewing machine repairs later, Lamar will retire from storthe e.  He will continue to repair sewing machines part-time from his Three Mile area home. 

Boundary County School Board has named Jim Nash, Principal of Mt. Hall Elementary School for the remainder of the school year. Nash will continue to serve as Principal at Naples and Evergreen Elementary Schools.  

The Bonners Ferry High School Junior Class parents will host Breakfast With Santa to raise money for the senior all-night drug- and alcohol-free party. 

~Submitted by the Boundary County Museum