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 Ray Norton is the winner! Major Frank A Fenn is the answer for Number 506 of Orofino History Trivia a special feature to celebrate the history and heritage of Clearwater Country. Watch each day for another clue. When you think you know the answer, drop us an email at: info@windowontheclearwater.com. Please, let us know where you are from, if it is out of the area. Join in the discovery! Monday: Early leader Tuesday: Involved in the Nez Perce Indian War Wednesday: A political appointee Thursday: Well educated Friday: From a pioneer family Saturday: Served in various capacities in the Forest Service Monday: Attained the rank of Major in the Spanish-American War Major Frank A Fenn served as superintendent of all the Forest Reserves in North Idaho, according to The Clearwater Story: A History of the Clearwater National Forest. He attained thr rank of Major in the Spanish-American War and served during the Nez Perce conflict. Fenn was from a pioneer family and was well educated. He was a political appointee, having been a great friend and personal secretary for ex-Govenor McConnell. Fenn was the first speaker of the Idaho House Representatives. He also served in various capacities in the Forest Service, retiring when he was Assistant Regional Forester in 1920. To learn more about him, see the web page: http://www.foresthistory.org/ASPNET/Publications/region/1/clearwater/story/appa.htm. Sponsored by:
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