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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 16, 1969 — JAMBOREE SIGNS UP
State highway crews hung direction signs throughout Sandpoint last week to help visitors find their way to Farragut State Park for the Seventh National Boy Scout Jamboree.
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NAVY TO DISPLAY FARRAGUT RELICS
Scouts attending the Seventh National Boy Scout Jamboree this week will have a lasting impression of Admiral Farragut, for whom the park was named, and the former naval training station where recruits trained during World War II. The U.S. Navy chose 28 items from Admiral Farragut’s collection and numerous photos for exhibition during the jamboree. Some items or copies will remain for permanent display at the park after the jamboree is concluded.
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BIG WELCOME
We extend a Big Welcome to all Scouts and Leaders during the VII National Boy Scout Jamboree! A&W DRIVE-IN, 2 miles north of Sandpoint, Bonners Ferry Highway.
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SCOUTLAND USA
Farragut State Park has become known as Scoutland, USA. It was the site of the Girl Scout Senior Roundup in 1965, the LDS Encampment in 1966, the World Scout Jamboree in 1967 and now the National Boy Scout Jamboree in 1969.
100 Years Ago
Northern Idaho News
July 16, 1919 — A GREAT CELEBRATION
Beginning with the mile-long parade and ending with the last strain of music at the close of the street dance at four the next morning, graced by the largest crowd ever gathered in this city, Bonner county’s soldiers’ homecoming is among the accomplishments to which we will always look back with pleasure and pride.
It was a “perfect day” from the weatherman’s viewpoint. Of course the parade feature that got the biggest ovation was the column of soldiers and sailors. The soldiers were formed in two companies, led by Captains Mathiensen and Humbird, followed by a smaller group in navy blue. The men showed their training in the beautiful precision with which they marched.
Farther down the line, gracefully yielding the place of honor to the heroes of the hour, came the Civil war veterans in automobiles, and they received their share of cheers by the crowd.
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LOCAL BRIEFS
Members of the canteen that served the homecoming dinner to soldiers and sailors want to thank the ladies who baked cakes and pies and made salad dressing, and all those who in any way helped. Thanks are also due the Tru Blu Biscuit co. for their donation of cookies and wafers, the Lorillard (tobacco) co. for the supply of free “Windsor Castle Fags,” and the Pend d’Oreille Creamery for the ice cream used.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.