The wonderful power of a smile
(Photo courtesy PRIEST RIVER MUSEUM)Nell Shipman and Burt Van Tuyle are pictured at the Nell Shipman picnic at Priest Lake in 1922.
100 Years Ago — 1922
Good advice for New Year
The new year, 1923, will be with us in just a few more hours. It has long been the custom for men and women to make resolutions at this time to stop bad habits or cultivate new ones. As a suggestion for your resolution this year, please consider, “I will smile oftener this year than ever before.” There is a wonderful power in a smile, and it is contagious.
90 Years Ago — 1932
Coast at own risk
Coasting on a public highway is dangerous, but when the hill selected for such sport is on a state highway, is in such a slippery condition that a car cannot stop on it and has such a sharp crest that an approaching car cannot be seen until it tops the summit, conditions are ripe for a serious accident. That is how Warren Rapp, state highway patrolman, sizes up the situation on the Newport highway. This hill, for a week or more, has been a recreation center for a large number of children and young people.
80 Years Ago — 1942
(War) Blackout wasn’t
Priest River experienced its second “blackout” Tuesday evening. In a number of instances, the public failed to cooperate in turning out their lights until they were reminded. They had forgotten the time and date. One resident is reported to have turned out his lights and then lit a candle. When approached, he countered with the statement that he had no lights burning, it was only a candle.
70 Years Ago — 1952
Jones will be there
A meeting of Highway 2 Association members is scheduled for Dec. 29 at Kalispell, Mont. There are only two directors residing in Idaho, one of whom is Stanley Jones. He plans to attend.
60 Years Ago — 1962
Townteam wins
The Priest River Townteam ran their season record to two wins one loss as they defeated Hayden Lake 69-66 at the local high school gym Dec. 21. Rich Moore led the way.
50 Years Ago — 1972
Benscoter wins poise trophy
Pam Benscoter, Priest River’s Junior Miss, arrived Dec. 10 in Moscow, ready to represent Priest River in the Junior Miss program. Pam did her poise and appearance and sang “I Enjoy Being a Girl.” The Poise and Appearance honors went to Pam Benscoter, daughter of Mr. And Mrs. Robert Benscoter of Priest Lake.
40 Years Ago — 1982
A.I.D. opens
Advanced Input Devices’ new satellite plant in Priest River started operations Monday without heat at the Industrial Park. Heat was not available because Pacific Power crew were behind schedule thanks to recent storm-caused power outages.
40 Years Ago — 1992
Weather was frightful
The weather outside was frightful Monday, creating hazardous driving conditions across North Idaho and prompting a number of businesses to close their doors for the day. Gusting winds between 20-30 mph left snow drifts up to five feet across several roads in Bonner County, and the hazardous conditions prompted the Idaho State Patrol to close Highway 41 and I-90 for a time.
30 Years Ago — 2002
Mundy named
Sherry Mundy was named Priest River’s Citizen of the Year 2002 at a special ceremony on Dec. 19 at the River Pigs Inn, for her dedication to the community and her selfless acts of kindness and giving.
Editor's note: After many years of chronicling the community's history, Marylyn Cork is embarking on a well-deserved retirement. She, and her efforts, will be deeply missed.