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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
March 28, 1967 — CLARK FORK NEWS
A deep sense of shock and grief came to the people of this community on Easter as a result of an early hour crash of two local cars about two and one-quarter miles west of the village.
William Gibson, Jr. was the driver of one car, coming eastward toward Clark Fork. He was instantly killed when his car was demolished and went off highway 10-A. The driver of the other car, Charles Cutler, was injured and his car was demolished. He was driving westward with two passengers, Fred Wrotenberry and a young girl reported to be from the Sunnyside area.
“Bill” Gibson came to Clark Fork about two years ago. He assisted his parents in converting a primitive river-frontage area east of the village into a trailer court — The River Delta Resort — where bright bonfires and the family hospitality brought many visitors.
Billy was a popular and outstanding young man and his death brings sorrow to Clark Fork and sympathy for the parents and one sister, Mrs. Kent (Rosalyn) McCandless.
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CHAPINS WED AT SPIRIT LAKE
Earl Chapin, Sandpoint, was united in marriage to Mrs. Beverly Anne Winfrey on Saturday, March 18, at the Spirit Lake home of the bride’s parents,
100 Years Ago
Northern Idaho News
March 28, 1917 — PATRIOTIC RALLY!
At the Rink Opera House, March 29, 7:30 P.M. Your Country Needs You! Come and Bring Your Flag. G.H. Martin, committee chairman.
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FIRST TO ENLIST
Thomas Moran, son of Mr. and Mrs. P.H. Moran, living on the corner of Ella and Ontario, was the first man to enlist in Company A when the call for mobilizing the company came.
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PAPER AT CLARKSFORK
The first number of the revived Clarksfork Times has been received. George Dunne, formerly of the News, purchased the plant in that village, which has been stored up for a couple of years, and will give the paper a new lease of life.
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NEW FOUNTAIN INSTALLED
The Crescent Pharmacy has completed the installation of a Knight sanitary Vitreous soda fountain which combines all the latest features, including silent, sanitary syrup and fruit jars with dripless pumps. The counter is of white Vermont marble trimmed with Antique marble. This is one of the finest equipped fountains in northern Idaho.
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WILL BUILD NEW GARAGE
Herman Lane will soon begin erection of a brick garage 50x142 feet, equipped with every modern convenience, on the corner across the street west from the Hotel Idaho (4th and Cedar). Al Filson, automobile agent, will be the occupant.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.