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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, ID. 83864

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Nov. 10, 1966 — SAMUELSON WINS

Joy and satisfaction reigned Tuesday at the home of Governor-elect and Mrs. Don Samuelson as election returns unfolded the victory story and friends swarmed in and called over the telephone.

Samuelson held back his own admission that he was the winner, saying he would wait until Cecil Andrus conceded before making any official statement. That call came in after 1:30 a.m. It was a very quiet moment as Samuelson temporarily laid aside his role of winner to thank Andrus for a well fought campaign, and a fair one, and to tell Andrus that his help would be sought by the new administration. Next Samuelson consoled Andrus on his loss. This was the exhibition of character that is the real Samuelson and the root of his appeal to Idaho voters.

At this point, Don Samuelson’s pretty and petite wife, Ruby, and their daughter, Donna Foth, joyfully admitted their man’s victory. Shortly after Andrus’s call, Gov. Robert E. Smylie, the man Samuelson defeated in the Aug. 2 primary, called to offer his congratulations and cooperation.

An example of the deep-rooted support for Samuelson was told by him. “A woman in Boise told me that every day she and a group of friends held a prayer circle at 10 a.m., praying for his election. She told me that this circle grew to include 300 persons before election day arrived.”

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Nov. 10, 1916 — TO OPEN ROAD SOON

The work being done on the road between Cocolalla and Careywood is almost completed and will soon be opened. This 2 1/2 mile stretch will do away with a bad piece of road which heretofore has caused much grief to travelers.

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ELECTION DANCE IS SUCCESSFUL

The election night dance given at the Rink Opera by the Sandpoint band Tuesday evening was attended to such an extent that the major portion of the time the hall was crowded. The reading of election returns, direct from the Western Union wires, held the crowd until the wee sma’ hours of the morning and was the cause of excessive cheering and excitement.

•••STREET SPEAKING ORDINANCE

C.W. Hess, secretary of Sandpoint local No. 400 of the I.W.W., appeared before the city council relative to regulations covering street speaking. City Attorney Conner had just departed and no one present seemed to be sure on the point but Thursday Mr. Conner stated there is a city ordinance against such action.

The local organization of the I.W.W. is being carried on rather quietly but reports are that the Sandpoint branch is making visible progress in growth and is being extended to take in members from all parts of this section. The local office is on Main between First and Second avenues.

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