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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

Feb. 5, 1969 — WAGNERS WED

Dr. Samuel Wagner and Vela Sletager were married Jan. 18 in Urbana, Ill. in the home of Rev. and Mrs. Harry Haasen, brother-in-law and sister of Mrs. Wagner.

Dr. and Mrs. Wagner will be at home at 502 N. Fourth Avenue, where Dr. Wagner, a naturopathic physician, has practiced for the past 10 years.

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TWO-DAY VACATION FROM WINTER

Two bright, fairly warm days pulled the county, at least temporarily, out of severe weather.

Bonner County commissioners kept at their battle with the snow, taking advantage of the clear days to improve and widen rural roads which are still primarily one-lane wide. Berms and drifts make most roads look like icy canyons. Commissioners took their turns at the controls of plows to keep equipment going.

In Sandpoint, snow is piled so high on some streets that residences are not readily visible and it is an adventure to back out of a driveway.

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EMERGENCY SNOWMOBILE USE OKAY

Sheriff Wilcox and Chief of Police Elliot have come up with a policy for emergency use of snowmobiles. Persons with a real need to use the machines to get to work or to the main roads will be allowed, but should call authorities before. No citations will be issued and the user can continue until he can get his licensed vehicle on the road.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Feb. 5, 1919 — HOSPITAL MAY CLOSE

The Red Cross influenza hospital may be closed at the end of this week unless new conditions develop within that time. Only five patients are now at the hospital and of these only one is too sick to be moved.

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HIGH TEMPERATURE FOR JANUARY

The highest temperature reached during January was 54 degrees on the 23d, and the lowest was one degree below. Average maximum temperature, 35.8, average minimum, 21.2. Precipitation, 6.99 inches, snowfall, 19 inches.

In many places the ground was entirely free of frost at the end of January.

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NEWS FROM CABINET

Master Aubry Arthurs returned to school after several weeks absence during the flu epidemic.

Cabinet experienced a genuine snow storm Sunday, but the sun shone bright and warm Monday and the snow melted fast. There was about five inches on the level.

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NEWS FROM MIDAS

Leo Evans of Cedar Creek returned from overseas this morning. He had a very decided scar of cheek and nose which shows conclusively he “went over the top.” “Every little lakeport has a hero all its own.”

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