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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

Sept. 26, 1967 — WYATT TO GET JACKET

Scott Wyatt, a junior football player injured in the annual Red and White scrimmage, will get a letter jacket, courtesy of donation by the entire football team. The project was spearheaded by S Club and the Sandpoint Bulldog managers.

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SAFE OPENED, $500 IS TAKEN

Karl Berg, proprietor of the Lo-Price Superette, 201 N. First, notified police that at least $500 was taken from a safe in the store Saturday night.

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BUS RIDER RULES LISTED

School District Transportation Director Ken Holt lists eight rules adopted at the annual school bus drivers’ meeting. Holt says it is important that parents are sure their youngsters understand these rules: 1) Pupils must be on time; 2) Unnecessary conversation with the driver is prohibited; 3) Classroom conduct is to be observed. Any child guilty of unbecoming conduct or using inappropriate language forfeits the right to ride on the bus. The driver is in full charge; 4) Pupils must not throw waste paper or rubbish on the bus floor or out windows; 5) Pupils must not extend arms or heads from windows; 6) Pupils must not move about while the bus is moving; 7) Pupils must cross streets and roads in front of the bus and must look both ways before crossing; 8) Pupils are to remain seated until the bus stops.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Sept. 26, 1917 — DRAINAGE MEETING

All persons interested in a proposal to regulate the overflow waters of the lake, which has been agitated for several years, are asked to meet at the Court House Sept. 29 at 1:30 p.m. This matter is important to all land owners along the Pend d’Oreille, Clarks Fork and Pack rivers, as well as on the shores of the lake. Matt Schmitt and Dorlon Mihills, Committee.

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CHANGES FOR SAND CREEK

At a Commercial club meeting, a committee was chosen to look into placing a dam in Sand creek. The first object will be to beautify the city and secondly to further the means for keeping the Sommers match block factory from moving from the city. The company plans to erect a sawmill in the city together with a box and match block factory. This will mean an additional payroll for Sandpoint of $200,000. No trouble is expected in placing the proposition before the people.

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CONCERNING PEOPLE YOU KNOW

Charles Stidwell, for the past three years an employe (sic) of the Northern Idaho News, left the fore part of the week to make his home with his mother (Mrs. Alice Stidwell) at St. Maries. As an apprentice in the news office, Charles more than filled the requirements, being at all times a most conscientious worker and one whom absolute confidence could be relied upon.

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