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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

March 22, 1968 — DON LANE TO HEAD PTA

A new slate of officers was elected for the 1968-70 school term at Monday’s regular meeting of the Lincoln school PTA. Elected were Don Lane, president; Mrs. Mitchell Compton, vice president; Mrs. Gary Pietsch, treasurer; and Mrs. James Weinand, secretary. Retiring president Clarence Reed said officers will be installed in April.

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YOUNG SKIERS NEAR COMPETITION END

The Mighty Mites, the youngest group of racing competitors under Schweitzer’s banner, will have their state championships at Lookout Pass this weekend. Six boys and four girls will fight for a team victory as well as individual honors. The boys are Jim Parsons, Bobby Nelson, Dan Farmin, Scott McPherson, Bill Fanning and Geof Fanning. The girls include Evelyn Duffy, Linda Murray, Patricia Davis and Kirsten Thompson.

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EILEEN PIERCE, BRENT SISSION UNITED

Eileen Pierce, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Max Pierce, Star Route, was married Feb. 24 in a double-ring ceremony at First Baptist Church to Brent Sisson, son of George Sisson, Silverton, Ore., and Mrs. Jack Coons, Seattle.

The bride was attended by her cousin Roberta Nesbitt. A reception at the Pierce family home centered around a three-tiered wedding cake, baked by the bride’s aunt, Mrs. Robert Nesbitt.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

March 22, 1918 — THANKS TO THE ELKS

The Red Cross Executive Committee conveys thanks to the Elks for last week’s benefit. They gave the local chapter $672.54, besides what was in the “melting pot” in the way of silverware.

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CONGRATULATIONS FROM POCATELLO

Captain Taylor is in receipt of the following: “My Dear Captain: I wish to congratulate you and your company on the quick action and willing response to quiet the I.W.W. situation at St. Maries, and am very glad that everything was so carried out that no blood was shed. I am only sorry that Company D was not with you. Of course we never know just when we will have the same thing to contend with in this end of the state and are ready any old time they start anything. Company D sends our best regards and wishes to members of your company. Yours very respectfully, S.E. Anderson, Captain, Co. D, 3d Idaho Infantry.”

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BONNER TO FURNISH 7 IN DRAFT

Bonner county’s quota under the recent government draft order is seven men. The county board will call in the class 1 men beginning March 29, until the quota is finished, not to exceed five days’ time. The men will be entrained for Camp Lewis to undergo physical examination. If they pass, they are duly assigned to regular duty; if they fail, other names are drawn until a quota is furnished which is accepted at Camp Lewis.

For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.