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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

June 13, 1967 — DOVER NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. George Eskridge of Missoula visited at the home of his grandfather, W.E. Perry, and uncle, Lyle Perry, Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Perry, David Perry and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Chapin and sons spent Memorial day at Bonners Ferry decorating graves and visiting relatives.

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TO IMPROVE BOILERS, FILTER PLANT

At the May 31 city council meeting, members authorized repair of all the city’s boilers according to a proposal submitted by Bud’s Plumbing and Electric at a cost of $375. They also voted to have the engineer draft specifications and call for bids for improvements to the water filtration plant.

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STIDWELL TO BE PARADE MARSHAL

Charles Stidwell, veteran principal of Sandpoint Junior High, will be grand marshal of the Sandpoint Lions annual Fourth of July parade.

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SGT. WILLIAM STEVENS AT UNIVAC

Marine Sgt. William R. Stevens of Rapid Lightning creek is attending Univac school in Minneapolis, Minn., for eight weeks. He recently finished a four-month introductory electronic computers course at his home base, Norfolk, Va.

Sgt. Stevens’ wife and children are spending the summer in Sandpoint. They recently arrived from Norfolk via Minneapolis.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

June 13, 1917 — CITY BREVITIES

A glance in at Red Cross headquarters today discovered 12 ladies busily at work sewing and making bandages. Mrs. Martin, president of the society, urges upon the ladies of the city that more workers are needed. She calls attention to the fact that some of our boys are already at the front, and it is said that French army physicians are using newspapers in dressing wounds because they have not gauze to work with.

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MAY CELEBRATE AS USUAL

The rumor circulating that merchants would not be allowed to sell firecrackers and fireworks for the Fourth this year is unfounded. A movement started by the governor to do away with this feature of the celebration gave rise to the report locally, but when the matter was presented to the city council and it was shown that most merchants had already stocked up in combustible patriotism, and that prohibiting the sale would work a financial loss to them, it was decided to not meddle with the matter. The decision was reached however, upon the representation that none of the firecrackers on sale would be over 3 inches long.

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LIBERTY BONDS AND INCOME TAX

The liberty bond is free of all taxes, federal and state (except estate and inheritance taxes).

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