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| November 11, 2018 12:00 AM

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. 11, 1968 — DINNER FOR WWI VETS

The Veterans Day dinner for World War I Barracks No. 1109 and its Auxiliary will be held Nov. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at the V.F.W. post home.

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THREE FIRMS WILL BE OPEN NOV. 11

Three retail firms in the main part of town, other than grocery markets, report they will be open on Monday, Veterans Day. They are J.C. Penney Co., Anthony’s and Sprouse Reitz Variety.

All hardware stores are closed as are the other clothing stores and mail order outlets.

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TOWER OF FLOUR WINNERS

The Gold Medal Tower of Flour at Sandpoint IGA supermarket weighed 2150 lbs., and first place winner in the guessing contest came within 50 lbs. of the correct weight. He was Elmer Bjornson, 1107 Birch, Sandpoint. Second place winner was Gary Ridley, Route 2, with a guess of 2045 lbs.; third place went to Mrs. Tom Briggs, Route 1, with a guess of 2040 lbs.

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KLATT NAMED KIWANIS PRESIDENT

Robert Klatt will serve as Sandpoint Kiwanis Club president for the next year. His first vice president is Howard Faux and second vice president is Kent McCandless. Doug Davis was elected secretary. Directors are Charles Wigton, Emil Kulhanek and Clarence Reed.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Nov. 11, 1918 — REAL PEACE

After celebrations triggered by hoax news of an armistice last week, everyone said later they were glad of the opportunity to whoop ‘er up a bit for the grand old flag and things in general.

Then came news the Germans had received the terms of the armistice and were given 72 hours to make a decision about signing. That time was Monday (Nov. 11) at 11, Paris time. News that the terms were accepted reached here in a telephone message about 12:30 a.m. Monday. There was some blowing of whistles — not much, but enough for those who were up at that time to know the big thing had happened.

After daylight the whistles took up again and soon the whole countryside was aware that Germany had really admitted defeat, and no mistake this time. People came from nearby villages and camps in hundreds and a parade was organized with many automobiles and trucks decorated with flags. At the intersection of Main and Second, speeches were given.

Merrymaking by the younger folk continued in the afternoon. In the evening Cedar was roped off between First and Second and dance music was furnished, which several hundred enjoyed.

And so it came to pass that Sandpoint twice celebrated the defeat of the Huns, and most everyone was willing to admit it is worth two celebrations. The first was more peppy and spicy and the second more formal and correct.

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