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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

Nov. 4, 1968 – WINS WOOL CONTEST

Janene Thom, of the Do and Dine 4-H Club won first in the junior division of the “Make It With Wool” contest at Moscow Oct. 26. Her entry was a coat of all wool plaid. For her 4-H project, she made a white dress to wear with the coat, winning an award for fashion awareness.

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HONOR RETIRED WOMEN TEACHERS

Thirteen retired women teachers attended an Alpha Delta Kappa luncheon held in their honor Oct. 26, at the home of Mrs. Thelma Linstrum. ADK is a national sorority for women teachers. Attending were: Nora McInaney, Ida Mae Taylor, Hazel Palmer, Esther Weaver, Helen Durkee, Margaret Hunter, Freida Thomas and Bertha Wright, all of Sandpoint; Molly Trester and Marie Heath of Hope; and Jenny Clintsman, Ann Holman and Margaret Binkley of Priest River.

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“THE MIRACLE WORKER” OFFERED

The great Broadway hit play, “The Miracle Worker,” based on the life of Helen Keller, will be presented by the Sandpoint High School Thespians Nov. 4 and 5 in the Senior High gym.

Directed by Miss G.F. Dooley, the play has a cast of 16. Appearing in lead roles are Merrie Fuller as Helen Keller and Karen Roos as Annie Sullivan. Others in the cast are Ted Hadley, Tom Parkins, Linda Finney, Dale Martin, Dan Nordhagen, Gerry Martin, Beth Thompson, Dixie Newbill, Kay Kincaid, Patsy Hadley, Pam Black, Jake Kulhanek and Gail Millward.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Nov. 4, 1918 – WAR WORK FOR WOMEN

The chairman of the women’s committee has received a copy of “War Work for Women,” with a summary of many occupations women can fill, along with the address of the proper place to inquire about the work. Anyone interested may call at Mr. Farmin’s office.

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“FLU” SITUATION SLIGHTLY BETTER

The influenza situation is slowly improving, according to county health officer Dr. McKinnon. Fewer cases were reported last week than the week before. A death at City hospital was the only one recorded the past week. There are still many cases, probably a hundred or so in Sandpoint and surrounding territory and it is not known how many there are in surrounding towns.

Dr. McKinnon received a telegram giving him authority to close stores at 6 o’clock. This measure does not seem necessary at this time, but Dr. McKinnon wishes it to be known that the congregating of people continues the danger of the situation and if necessary, steps will be taken. If people loiter in stores or gather anywhere, the authorities will take the matter in hand. It is hoped that stricter rules will not be necessary, but the only way of combating the epidemic is to prevent its spread.

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