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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

July 3, 1968 — ODEN-SUNNYSIDE

Art Burnett sustained four breaks on three toes on his left foot last week at the Sandpoint sale yard, when he was stepped on by an unruly horse.

Rickey Larkin was host at a surprise party for his mother’s birthday last Tuesday. Other guests were Mr. and Mrs. Jack Hickey, Mr. and Mrs. William Hall, Mr. and Mrs. W.F. Chichester, Mr. and Mrs. David Parker and son, Gary, and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Wilson. Pinochle provided entertainment and Rickey served birthday cake he had made and ice cream.

Mrs. Jack Hickey was hostess at a surprise party honoring her husband’s birthday June 17. The evening was pleasantly spent in conversation and enjoyment of cake and ice cream.

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McCLURE GLUM OVER PROPOSAL

Congressman James A. McClure spoke out in opposition Monday to President Johnson’s request for legislation to register all firearms and gun owners. From Washington McClure said, “There apparently is no end to the insatiable appetite of this administration for firearms control.

“He has done nothing to calm the hysteria of the moment, but seeks to capitalize on the emotionalism of the hour to further his own end.

“The inevitable result will not be a decrease in crime, but an unwarranted curtailment of the activities of free and honest men.”

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

July 3, 1918 — MASCOTS REACH CAMP

When the boys left Sandpoint for Camp Lewis, they took a goat and a young coyote. The goat was Joe Willi’s, who received it as a gift from his brother, Phil.

Sunday’s Spokesman says: “Bonner county men brought along the Kaiser’s goat, decorated with a banner strung from horns to tail bearing the name ‘Sandpoint, Idaho.’ “Kaiser Bill” was emblazoned on a card hung from the animal’s neck and the men took their mascot with them to the barracks. The Idaho men also have a coyote pup the men bought in a Red Cross auction en route, the animal netting $25 to the Red Cross.”

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SAVE SUGAR AND HELP WIN THE WAR

Food Administrator Farmin notifies all Bonner county merchants: Sugar bowls must be removed from the tables of all public eating houses. All dealers selling sugar to consumers will be required to keep a separate book record of all sugar sales showing name of purchase, date of sale and amount purchased.

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EXEMPTED TO BE RE-EXAMINED

Under new instructions received by the county draft board, all the men heretofore examined will have to be re-examined. It is probable that many men that have been exempted will now be found fit for service.

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