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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
June 25, 1969 — NEW DOG POUND
The new dog pound is ready for business. The 12 by 24 foot pumice block structure at the Sandpoint city dump will hold 14 animals. Insulated, it has electric heat to assure that impounded animals will be warm in the winter.
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ANSELMOS OBSERVE 25TH
The family of Mr. and Mrs. Harold Anselmo of Priest River honored them with a reception in observance of their silver wedding anniversary Sunday at St. Catherine Catholic church, Priest River. The couple, who married June 23, 1944 at Priest River, has two sons, Harold and Steven. Mr. Anselmo serves as Bonner County District 2 Commissioner. He and his sons also operate the Kaniksu stock Ranch at Priest River.
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MAXWELL EARNS MASTER’S
Dr. Gary Maxwell received a master’s degree in oral dental surgery at Ohio State University. He plans to practice in Spokane. Dr. Maxwell and his wife, the former Patricia Bresnahan, have three children: Mary, Robert and Elizabeth.
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NEATER BUTTONHOLES
To make handmade buttonholes neater and more professional looking, stitch around each one on the sewing machine before working the buttonhole stitch. Buttonholes will not only look better but also will wear longer.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
June 25, 1919 — KEDS FOR KIDS
Vacation days are great for kids--but Oh Mamma how they do go through shoes! Fit them with a pair of rubber-soled Keds, turn them loose and let them enjoy youth. Keds are inexpensive and give good service. Oxfords and Pumps in good grade canvas from $1.65 to $2.25. R. & A.
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HOMECOMING CELEBRATION JULY 11
At a meeting of the business men yesterday noon at the Grill, Bonner county’s celebration to honor Battery C and all soldiers and sailors who served in the war was set for Friday, July 11.
Every effort will be made to make the affair eclipse anything that has been attempted in the way of celebrations in Sandpoint.
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CITY BREVITIES
The canteen ladies are making plans to meet the returning Sandpoint contingent of the 146th field artillery somewhere in Montana and serve a luncheon on the train before their arrival here.
A welcome home staff will be placed at the Cedar street bridge approach in honor of the returning soldier boys of Battery C. Cement bases will support four logs at either side, and the arch over the top, permanent in nature and of lumber frame with cedar covering, will have the words “Welcome Home” in incandescent lights. After the celebration, it will be turned over to the city.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.