From the Archives - Dec 31, 2025
Bonners Ferry Herald | UPDATED 8 months AGO
50-year-old newspaper clipping of Boundary County "Top Citizens" receiving their awards.
(Courtesy Photo)
This Week in History ~ 50 Years Ago ~ "Eagles Name Top Citizens: Mary Jean Leach- Top Local Nurse; Helen Simon- Top Teacher; Sheriff Chris Ketner- Top Police Officer; Bob Meeker- Top Fireman; Mr. and Mrs. Lawson McDonald- Top Senior Citizens; Lela Mae Kranz- Top Eagle Mother."
Front page news - BF Herald ~ "Eagle Herman Sloot makes awards on Sunday at awards banquet at Fairgrounds. Awarded the "Top Parents" award, but unable to attend, were Mr. and Mrs. Fred Galloway. Brief resumes of award winners are being prepared for publication ... along with Eagle essay and poster contest winner pictures."
This 'crinkled" newspaper clipping has photos of the "Top Citizens" receiving their awards.
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