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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 22, 1968 — A NEW FEATURE
The Sandpoint News-Bulletin has a new feature on its editorial page – a cartoon from the drawing board of Mark LaMoreaux of Sandpoint. For several years, Mark has played with a popular dance combo. In addition, he has been long interested in commercial art.
The pear-shaped character he created does not, as yet, have a name. Maybe, you the readers, would like to make some suggestions?
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BEACH BARBECUE JUST A WEEK AWAY
Annual Crazy Days observance, sponsored by the retail merchants committee of the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce will come to an exciting climax Saturday, July 27. The zanier the better, is the word from the committee. For this special date, the city has suspended its ruling banning merchandise on the sidewalks.
The following day will bring large crowds to the city beach for the Lions barbecue, where top local chefs will help prepare an outstanding barbecue meal. There will also be several water skiing contests and a slab dance Saturday night at the city beach tennis courts.
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GRACE M. SCHWATZ SCHOLARSHIPS
Judy Ann Bader, Samuels, and Joyce Marie Jasman, Sagle, each were named recipients of $300 Grace M. Schwartz scholarships for use at the University of Idaho this fall.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
July 22, 1918 — THURSDAY WAS HOTTEST
The hottest day of the torrid spell of the week was on Thursday when 98 was reached at the state experiment farm. It was the hottest day experienced in Sandpoint since July, 1914, when 98 was established as a high mark.
Some places in Washington reported as high as 106 degrees Wednesday. Ninety-seven was registered here that day.
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UNCLE SAM AFTER WARREN ISLAND
Warren Island, Lake Pend d’Oreille’s beautiful scenic island of opposite Hope, is evidently to be sold by the government under the alien enemy property act by which property of alien enemies to this country is disposed of and the proceeds kept by the government to be turned over to the owners at the termination of the war.
Inquiry was made this week from Washington of County Auditor McCrea asking for information as to the value of the property. Records show that 324.41 acres of the 331-acre island are held in the name of Dr. Peter Mussigbrod, assessed at $4890. The present Dr. Mussigbrod, evidently now in Germany, is a son of the original owner, Dr. Peter Mussigbrod, who was for many years head of the Warm Springs asylum and insane hospital near Deer Lodge, Mont. He died several years ago and was succeeded as superintendent by his son of the same name.
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