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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
May 2, 1967 — DAR WINNERS LIST
Sandpoint students have won awards at the national level in the Junior American Citizenship (contest) sponsored by the Daughters of the American Revolution. First place winners are Joanne Buhr, poetry; Jonathan Bair, plays; and Ted Hadley, songs. Third place in poetry was won by Kathleen Butler, and honorable mention in poetry was won by Cheryl Rigby. Merrie Fuller received honorable mention in essay.
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PLAN ANNUAL STYLE SHOW
The ladies of the Elks Golf Club will host its annual spring social event May 17 at noon. The style show will be presented by the Fair Lady. This annual event has provided entertainment and pleasure for many women of the Sandpoint area for the past several years. Reservations must be in by May 13 and may be made by calling Mrs. Ralph Williams or Mrs. Ed Nettleton.
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NEW WORTHY MATRON INSTALLED
Mary Ellen Black was installed as new worthy matron at the Masonic Temple April 29. As she was installed her song, “How Great Thou Art” was sung by the Burns Brothers, accompanied by Marion Doolittle. Her motto for the year is “say it with music.”
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
May 2, 1917 — HUMBIRD PAY INCREASE
Beginning May 1, the Humbird Lumber company will increase the wages of all employees 25c per day. The men affected by the new scale will be near the four hundred mark.
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STENOGRAPHERS IN DEMAND
A greatly increased demand for stenographers in government service because of the present emergency is forecasted by the civil service commission in Washington, D.C. Examinations will be held frequently and both men and women are eligible. The entrance salary is from $900 to $1200 a year. Applicants must have reached their 18th birthday. The service offers a desirable field to bright and ambitious persons.
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HOPE SCHOOL NEWS
The Jaynes, Rehbeen, Hunter and Rojan families are quarantined for the measles, and the children are absent from school.
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CLARKS FORK RED CROSS ORGANIZED
Wednesday the Clarks Fork ladies organized an auxiliary Red Cross branch to work in conjunction with the Sandpoint chapter. Already 35 members are devoting their time to the needs of the Red Cross and much enthusiasm is manifest.
They are seeking the support of every resident of Clarks Fork. A Red Cross ball was held Friday and aside from being a big social event, considerable funds were raised to assist the workers and helpers in this their most noble duty.
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