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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

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

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Nov. 22, 1966 — CAR LOT CONSOLIDATED

Harlow McConnaughey, proprietor of the McConnaughey Motor Co., perhaps better known as Mac’s Used Cars, has moved his office across the street from its former location.

Still on the corner of Fifth and Fir, but now on the north side of Fir Street, McConnaughey will have his office, shop and cars all on one lot. “I don’t have quite as much room as I had before,” McConnaughey said, “but I won’t have as much snow to shovel either.”

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SANDPOINT KIWANIS CLUB 40 YEARS OLD

Sandpoint Kiwanis Club was formed 40 years ago on Nov. 18 and the next meeting will take note of this anniversary, it was announced Monday by President Floyd Perks.

This milestone almost slipped by unnoticed but letters of congratulations from Kiwanis Inter-national were received this past week.

Walt McPherson was awarded the honor of being Kiwanian of the week. This award was due to his ability to water ski on one day (in Hawaii) and snow ski the next day at Schweitzer Basin.

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UNIVERSAL GARBAGE ORD PASSED

The City Council unanimously approved the Universal Garbage Ordinance at its meeting last week. This action was made possible when councilman McDonnell agreed that the ordinance was satisfactory as it originally stood.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Nov. 22, 1916 — DOUBLE OPERATION

An operation performed by Dr. Moore Monday on Mrs. Charles Anderson of 610 North Fifth Avenue was one of the most important operations in this city for some time. A double operation was necessary, one on the right side for removal of 25 gall stones and one on the left to correct a floating kidney, two incisions being necessitated. Mrs. Anderson stood the operation splendidly, and is making an excellent recovery. Dr. Jackson administered the anaesthetic.

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CLUB DROPS CELEBRATION

At Wednesday’s commercial club meeting it was determined to pass by the celebration of the opening of the new Northern Pacific depot as was tentatively planned, as a result of correspondence with railway officials who have implied a desire to let the formal opening slip. In lieu of this several club members will pass a petition among the business people and residents of the city offering a universal vote of thanks for the new structure.

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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The Idaho society, Sons of the American Revolution, announces the 3rd annual contest for patriotic essays by high school students. Gold, silver and bronze medals engraved with the name of the winner will be awarded for the best essays on the causes of the American Revolution.

For more information, visit the museum online at www.bonnercountyhistory.org.