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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

May 30, 1969 — MRS. MORRIS HONORED

There will be an open house Saturday from 2 to 4 o’clock at the Sagle School, honoring Mrs. Lois Morris, who is retiring from the teaching profession after serving Sagle School for the past 21 years. Former students and their families and friends are invited to attend.

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VETERANS UNITS TO PARTICIPATE

Sandpoint will join the nation on Friday, May 30, in taking time out to pay proper respects to the nation’s war dead. Under direction of Post No. 15, American Legion, Memorial Day will be observed with ceremony, speeches and flowers at the pylon at War Memorial Field at 10 a.m. All local veterans organizations will take part.

Gary L. Pietsch, a captain in the U.S. Army Reserve, will give the main address.

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LAW AND ORDER AWARD TO PIEHL

Sandpoint Police Officer Willard Piehl received the American Legion’s first “Law and Order” plaque at a meeting of Post No. 15. Bob Johnson read the citation and then J.A. Naccarato and Laurence Barker made the presentation.

Piehl’s award was for his cool handling as he courageously went into the brush along the Fish Hatchery road and captured two escapees from Deer Lodge.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

May 30, 1919 — CITY PROPERTY

Five-room house, chicken house and wood shed; six well improved lots on corner; small orchard; a fine garden tract. $800 with terms.

F.J. McBride, Real Estate and Insurance, Office in Northern Idaho News Block.

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LIGHTNING BRIDGE THREATENED

County chairman Ashley went to Lightning creek Friday in response to a message that the bridge was in danger on account of high water. Mr. Ashley took up some dynamite and, aided by a hastily assembled crew, blasted obstructions from the creek bed to remove the danger. The creek is now 3 ft. lower than at its highest level.

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LOCAL BRIEFS

Police Chief Kitchen warns youngsters that the practice of riding bicycles on the sidewalks is going to result in arrest for those who persist in it. The practice was winked at for a time with the result that the boys got to thinking pedestrians had no right on the walk. Now it must stop.

The use of a “Hotpoint electric flatiron is actually cheaper than the old way, to say nothing of the comfort of ironing in a cool room. See Johnson & Pike.

The city disposed of the last of its livestock last week, when the old work horse, inherited from the Drumhellers along with the waterworks system, was sold to Joe Leising. The sale included a wagon and harness, and enriched the city by $60.

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