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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Aug. 1, 1969 – LINSDAY THANKS LIONS

Parks and Recreation Superintendent Bob Linsday expressed his thanks to Sandpoint Lions Phil Bradetich and Ron May for their fine job of handling of traffic and parking during Sunday’s beach barbecue. He said the men were able to get more cars parked than the beach normally holds and their work took a load off his department on a very busy Sunday.

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NEW BRIDGE NEARLY COMPLETED

The final open span of the Bridge St. bridge across Sand creek was closed Monday at 2:45 p.m. when the first of six large pre-stressed concrete beams was lowered into place. A worker was the first person to make it across the creek via the new bridge. In short order, the rest of the beams were lowered into place.

After the approaches are finished, railing installed and beam joints grouted with concrete, the bridge will be opened to traffic.

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BANK GETS NEW LOOK

Idaho First National Bank is installing new windows and painting the building at Second and Cedar with the approval of the Sandpoint Masons, who own the structure. Beige surfacing is being applied to the building. The paint material is applied to the sand blasted surface of the building at high pressure.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Aug. 1, 1919 – WAR VETS TO ORGANIZE

A movement is on foot to organize a local post of the American Legion, the recently-formed organization of veterans of the great war. Earl Shutz has the matter in charge and has received the charter application, which must be signed by 15 men eligible for membership in the legion.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Al Dale, employed at the Central pharmacy, has bought a home at the corner of Fourth avenue and Idaho street.

Edward Lake, who recently moved here from the Coast, has bought the home at 1002 Pine street to be occupied by himself and family.

Fred Helphrey and three other Boy Scouts returned Sunday night from the scout camp at Twin Lakes.

Dan Rossman is expected in the next few days to take his accustomed place in Paul Bower’s real estate office. Since his discharge from army service, Rossman visited his mother in Wisconsin, and is now at Cocolalla.

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FIRE SITUATION LITTLE CHANGED

There is no marked change in the forest fire situation. The condition is still serious and no real relief can come until this section is visited by copious and general rains. Recent showers and cooler nights have helped in a measure to enable the fire crews to hold the fires in check.

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