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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

June 9, 1966 — CHARGE DISMISSED

In district court Judge James Towles of Wallace dismissed the reckless driving charge against Sheriff Robert Butigan ruling the charge against him had been improperly drawn. Towles ruled that under Idaho statutes, criminal actions must be filed in the name of the state. The charge had been filed in the name of the city of Sandpoint.

Dar Cogswell, city attorney, who prepared the charge filed by Chief Elliot, said the city would continue to press the case against Butigan.

The case can be refiled under the name of the state of Idaho to conform to the decision.

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TEACH AT NEWPORT

Mark Wendle, son of Dr. C. C. Wendle, who completed post graduate work at the University of Idaho in June, has accepted a position as science instructor in the Newport High School.

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SUMMERS AWARDED DEGREE

Marilynne Summers, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John J. Summers of 609 S. Olive, Sandpoint, graduated this week from Pembroke College which is the Brown University’s coordinate college for women.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

June 9, 1916 — LOCAL PARAGRAPHS

It is expected that a postoffice will soon be established at Broten in the section adjacent to Bottle Bay. It will serve practically the same neighborhood as the Newman postoffice, which was discontinued a couple of years ago.

H.F. Samuels of Samuels left on Thursday for

Chicago to attend the national republican convention as delegate from Idaho. Mr. Samuels expects to purchase 2000 head of sheep while in the east to ship to his ranch at Samuels.

Frank Strong of the high school’s commercial department left Wednesday for his home at Grove City, Colo. Mr. Strong is making the trip on his motorcycle and expects to make a tour of the southern states before returning here in the fall.

Miss Geneva Bower has taken charge of the Sandpoint Water and Light company during the absence of Manager D. W. Henderson

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CHAUTAUQUA COUPONS ARE READY

Ask for them. The following firms will give coupons on purchases of the value of 2 cents each, which may be applied on Chautauqua season tickets: Gold Medal Grocery, Frazier Brothers, Kerr and Nead, Yorkview Dairy, Geo. E. Ross, Royal Confectionary, Himes Photography, Pend d’Oreille Review, Nelson and Wailes, Red Cross Pharmacy, Sandpoint Mercantile Co., J.L. and Co., Spears Furniture Co., Northern Idaho News, Fee Sisters, J.A. Foster and Co., R. and A., Sandpoint Paint & Oil Co., Bruce’s Grocery.

Ask for the coupons - Boost Sandpoint’s 4th Chautauqua. Opens July 29.

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