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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

July 7, 1969 — 3-DAY CELEBRATION

All roads again led to Sandpoint for the Lions Club Independence Day celebration. Three days of fun began Friday morning with the main parade, a Boy Scouts of America official serving as grand marshal. The Lions touched off a $1,000 fireworks display at dark Friday at War Memorial Field. The fireworks show was moved to the city beach last year, but the bridge situation prevented its being held there this year.

The Lions roped off Main St. from First to Second Ave. for street dances Friday and Saturday evenings.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday found softball tournament action at Northern Lights Field, Shiners baseball at War Memorial Field and motorcycle scrambles at the old rodeo grounds.

The annual “Kiddies Parade” was at 10 a.m. Saturday, followed by the always popular “Kid’s Events” at the Old Farmin School including races, penny scrambles, greased pole, greased pig and many other events.

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MARRIAGE LICENSE

June 20 — Ronald Roget and Sharon D. Yaw, both of Sandpoint.

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U of I SEMESTER FEES RAISED $3

Fees at the University of Idaho for 1969-70 were set by the Regents meeting in Twin Falls last week at $146 per semester — an increase of $3 a semester over the past year.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

July 7, 1919 — OUR LI’L’ OL’ 155’s

In putting over more than half of the total of G.P.F. ammunition fired by the entire army, the 66th Brigade, of which our boys who returned Saturday were a unit, moved via air over 6,500 tons at distances of 12-16 kilometers, dropping it where it would do the most good to the general cause. Aside from the powder for propelling charges, this tonnage of concentrated hard luck would require 3,250 trucks to transport.

In a commendation to the commander of the 66th Brigade, General J.J. Pershing, Commander in Chief, U.S. Army, said: “It is with pleasure that I send this commendation letter upon the excellent services rendered by the 66th F.A. Brigade during the war with Germany. The brigade was always to be depended upon, supporting our gallant infantry in many a pitched battle. This duty so well performed will always be a source of pride for each and every Brigade member.”

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BANQUET TUESDAY EVENING

Since the homecoming Saturday all the boys have been privately entertained, but next week will be the real week for feting Bonner county’s soldiers. Tuesday evening the ladies of the Woman’s Relief Corps will give a banquet in their honor, to be served at 6 o’clock sharp.

And then comes July 11th!

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