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 Harriet Reece is the winner! Orofino Commercial Club is the answer for Week 206 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: Sampson Snyder Tuesday: Founded in 1914 Wednesday: They had a large band. Thursday: They held regular meetings at various locations, usually with dinner at the Helgeson beforehand. Friday: Included community business leaders Orofino Commercial Club was formed in 1914 and over the years involved a number of community leaders including Sampson Snyder, Theodore Fohl, Ralph Shriver, Ket Hanson, Francis Portfors, Howard Bobbitt and Walter Sewell. Over the years, they met in various locations, but seemed always to have dinner at the Helgeson prior to their business meeting. Sometime between 1937 and the end of World War II, it became the Orofino Chamber of Commerce. Sponsored by:
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