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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 17, 1968 – CITY’S THANKS FLOW

The Sandpoint City Council Monday night extended its gratitude generously.

Bob Linsday and his crew of lifeguards were commended highly for their efforts during the near tragedy at the city beach. They worked efficiently in the emergency, just as they had been drilled.

The police department was commended for its work over the Fourth of July. Cecil Ereman was given a tip of the city hat for his extra duty on garbage cleanup during the holiday.

Sandpoint Lions were also recognized for their celebration which was once more praised as an asset to the city. In turn, the city received the thanks of the Lions for use of the sprinkler truck at the motorcycle races Saturday and Sunday.

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ENGAGEMENT ANNOUNCED

Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Thom, Rte. 1, Sandpoint, announce the engagement and upcoming marriage of their daughter, Anita Elizabeth, to Sgt. Ralph Houdobre, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lester Houdobre of New Orleans, La.

Miss Thom, a graduate of Sandpoint High School, attended North West Bible College at Minot, N.D. the last two years. Sgt. Houdobre, who attended Louisiana State University, is stationed at Minot Air Force Base, where he is a draftsman. The wedding will be held in the Methodist Church at Hope, Idaho, Aug. 24.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

July 17, 1918 – SAFE ROBBED

When W.J. Davis, proprietor of the Lakeside laundry, this morning found his office safe had been broken open and contents scattered about. Upon investigation he found that about $47 had disappeared. Nothing was taken but the money.

There were two robbers, a man and a woman. He wore about a No. 8 shoe and she a No. 3 or 3 ½, and she kept watch while he did the job.

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THE LETTER OF THE LAW

Food Administrator A.F. Park intends to hold to the letter of the law in the administration rules. He says the idea is to make it practically impossible for people to loaf and to spend their money for the unnecessary things of life. Men may object and say nobody has any business to interfere with personal rights, but this is a time when selfish motives must give way to larger interests of humanity as a whole. Those just sliding along must be brought to see the error of their ways.

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PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OUTING

The Women’s Association of the Presbyterian church will hold their annual picnic at the D.J. Rowland cottage across the lake. All members and friends of the church are cordially invited to attend. Boats will leave the Vestal dock at 10 o’clock and 11 o’clock in the forenoon. A fare of 25 cents for the round trip will be charged. Every one bring something for the lunch.

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