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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

April 19, 1968 — FIREWORKS AT BEACH

Sandpoint Lions asked the city of Sandpoint to contribute $200 toward the annual fireworks show. The matter was referred to the finance committee.

Discussion arose over the Lions announced intent to hold the fireworks display at the city beach rather than War Memorial field. Lion Dave Rud said that because the holiday falls on a Thursday, there will be no variety show this year. War Memorial Field will be the scene of ball games and because the Lions have done so much for the city beach, it seemed most logical to hold the celebration at the beach. The club allowed the parking lot holds 300 - 400 cars on the paved lot and when cars are permitted to park on the grass infield, the area could handle almost 1,000 cars. This would not be possible due to the danger of driving over sprinkler heads.

Councilman Les Brown stated, “There is no doubt in my mind but that the Lions will go ahead and hold their celebration at the beach, but I think they should check their results carefully so they will know how well they did as compared to War Memorial Field. Personally, I think it would be a mistake to hold the fireworks at the beach.”

In other council business, Mrs. Ross Hall and J. C. “Bud” Benoit were named to the city planning and zoning commission for six-year terms and Bernie Chapman to civil service commission.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

April 19, 1918 — NEWS FROM HOPE

The third issue of Liberty bonds in Hope has been oversubscribed. The apportionment was $1000 while $3500 worth have been sold, the Hope Lumber company taking $2500. The Boy Scouts will take up the last call Monday and they have been promised a number of subscriptions.

The Hope lumber mill is now running two eight-hour shifts, from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. and from 4:30 p.m. to 1 a.m.

Dr. F. Wendle took his father to the Sandpoint hospital last Sunday.

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GUS NELSON TAKES A BRIDE

P.A. Nelson of the City market and Miss Anna Sundeen were united in marriage Friday evening by Rev. N.J. Otterstad, at the Lutheran parsonage. The wedding was quietly solemnized. The newly wedded couple will be at home after the first of next week at their residence, 502 N. Fourth. Mr. Nelson is one of the city’s prosperous business men and the bride and groom have hosts of friends to congratulate them upon the happy occasion.

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AMDAM SAFE IN FRANCE

A letter was received locally from M. Amdam, who was reported a victim of the Tuscania in February, stating that he is safe in France. Amdam was a former employe of the Humbird mill at Kootenai. He enlisted from Spokane.

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