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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

Jan. 3, 1967 — ZIP TO BE REQUIRED

With the start of 1967, the use of ZIP code becomes compulsory for second and third class bulk mailers. Sandpoint Postmaster Robert Willer said today the recent Christmas rush proved the effectiveness of the ZIP system.

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SMOKED KOKANEE SUPPLY DEPLETED

There wasn’t a smoked kokanee to be had for the holidays in this city noted for the epicurean delight. Lyle Evans of Evans Fisheries, which ships the smoked delicacy to all parts of the nation, said his firm quit taking orders Dec. 17 and was shipping the last of the 1966 catch for Christmas. He described the past year as the “worst” ever from the standpoint of the small number of kokanee taken.

Considerable concern is expressed by area anglers of possible effect of the recent drawdown of Lake Pend Oreille on Kokanee spawn, usually deposited from late November to late December.

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WRESTLERS CAN NOW EARN LETTERS

Wrestling comes into its own at Sandpoint High this year. The sport is not unknown at SHS, but it has been used primarily as a conditioning program for athletes in other sports, especially football. This year, for the first time, Sandpoint wrestlers will have an opportunity to letter in the sport, according to coach Francis McDonnell.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Jan. 3, 1917 — TO ASK BRIDGE FUNDING

County Engineer Chaffins prepared draft plans for the proposed Clarksfork river bridge, for which the new legislature will be asked to appropriate. The road, broken at Clarksfork by the ferry, is a state aid road that previously got about $25,000 from the state for construction and maintenance. The estimated cost of a bridge is $87,459.70.

The wagon road which follows the Clarksfork river is 69 miles long, but the river cuts through the county, making it necessary to maintain many river crossings. Presently there is one bridge at Priest River and one at Sandpoint, with four ferries operating at points along the river.

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STATE SENATOR LEAVES TUESDAY

Senator and Mrs. R.N. Jackson expect to leave Sandpoint on their way to Boise next Tuesday. The senator wants to visit the state institutions at Orofino, Moscow and Lewiston before entering upon his legislative duties. As a physician as well as senator, Dr. Jackson is particularly interested in the feeble-minded of the state.

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CHRISTMAS BOWLING CONTESTS

The box of cigars for high individual score at the Greenhood & Anderson bowling alleys went to Ludwig Peterson, with a mark of 230. The high team prize, also a box of cigars, went to “Ma” Williams’ bowling quintet. Two five-pound boxes of candy went to the ladies.

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