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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

Dec. 27, 1968 — NEW QUEEN

Christi Cogswell, a Sandpoint Senior High junior, will be installed as honored queen of Bethel No. 9, International Order of Job’s Daughters, in public ceremonies Sunday at 7:30 p.m., at the Sandpoint Masonic Temple.

Christi is the daughter of Judge and Mrs. Dar Cogswell of Sandpoint and the granddaughter of Robert M. Spencer of Coeur d’Alene.

Other elected officers are Anne Lyons, senior princess; Melanie Boeck, junior princess; guide Carleen Roberson and marshal Marsha Oliver.

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NATIVITY LIGHT FOR LAWMEN

Little in the way of police and sheriff’s activity was reported over the Christmas holiday. Log sheets for both agencies were notable for their lack of activity. Chief of Police George Elliot said in all, it was a quiet holiday.

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BENNETT ON USS YORKTOWN

Seaman Bill L. Bennett, USN, son of Mr. H.B. Bennett Jr. of Sandpoint, is serving aboard the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown, the prime recovery ship for the manned flight of Apollo 8.

NASA recovery teams boarded the 25-year-old carrier in Pearl Harbor and proceeded to the recovery area in the Pacific Ocean. The Yorktown will remain on station in the Pacific and aid in recovery of the Apollo 8 astronauts and space capsule after splashdown.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Dec. 27, 1918 — LOCAL BRIEFS

Mrs. E. Cole, 1113 Main, was taken to the Red Cross hospital this afternoon with double pneumonia following influenza.

Dance with us at the Liberty New Year’s eve.

Mrs. H.L. Bennett, wife of the Grill proprietor, is very sick with a severe attack of rheumatism.

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LOCAL GETS CROSS FOR BRAVERY

The distinguished service cross was conferred upon Captain John Humbird by the department of war, in recognition of his “marked gallantry and meritorious service.” Captain Humbird was four times cited for the cross, the second crediting him with “wonderful resourcefulness and indomitable courage” displayed at Chateau Thierry. He was also promoted on the battle field from the rank of first lieutenant to that of captain.

Captain Humbird attended the first officers’ training camp at Fort Snelling, Minn. He served with British and French army units, and later with the 102d American machine gun battalion.

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RED CROSS DRIVE BRINGS OVER 2600

Chairman Crane reports that 2600 Red Cross memberships have been taken out as the result of the annual Christmas drive. Some precincts that have not yet reported are expected to bring the total up to 3000. In the city, 1536 memberships were taken.

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