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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

Oct. 2, 1966 - SACHT IMPROVING

Encouraging news from Mrs. Nona Sommerfeld, sister-in-law of Bud Sacht, who was seriously injured in a hunting accident Sept. 26.

Sacht has shown remarkable improvement, she says. He is still unable to receive visitors but has been allowed to sit up in bed for a short time. Sacht and his family are deeply appreciative of the sincere concern expressed by so many of their friends. Neighbors have pitched in and taken over all of the farm chores and other work.

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DECREASE WINS SAMUELSON NOD

State Senator Don Samuelson, Republican candidate for governor, today said he was receptive to the Legislative Council’s subcommittee report which would decrease the number of state agencies and departments from 100 to 18.

“This is the only way,” Samuelson said, “that we can expect to have an efficient government and one which operates with economy in mind.”

“A central purchasing department is most necessary,” Samuelson said, “Presently there is no control over purchases, there is no inventory of what the state owns and some departments act on their own when purchases are made.”

Samuelson said he would work for the legislation needed to bring about a more efficient and more economical state government.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Oct. 2, 1916 – LABORERS ARE SCARCE

William Hoar, manager of the City Employment bureau, states there is an excellent demand for all kinds of laboring men, with prices running up to $3.00 and better per day. There are few seeking employment, however, and Mr. Hoar has not placed more than 25 men all summer.

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PREPARING FOR FISH SEASON

Emil Cragey, who for a number of years has been a fish buyer on the lake, is completing a 50-foot house boat, at a cost of $500, to use during fishing season as an office, sorting and packing house. Being a houseboat, Cragey will be able to move it about with the fishermen as they move to the various fishing grounds during the winter.

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SAGLE TO HOLD SECOND ANNUAL FAIR

The second annual fair of the Sagle Local No. 41 Farmers Union will be held at Craig’s hall, Sagle, Oct. 7 with an all-day picnic along with the agricultural display, to which all are invited.

Union members only will be able to compete for the premiums on exhibits. Premiums will be: General farm display 1st prize is $5; 2nd prize is $3; 3rd prize is one year’s dues; for display fruits, vegetables, grains and grasses, corn, potatoes and canned goods, 1st prize is $1.25; 2nd prize is 75 cents. Special prizes for best babies under two years.

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