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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

Nov. 19, 1969 – HOME ON LEAVE

EM3 Glenn Meredith will spend an 18-day leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meredith.

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PROUDLY WE SALUTE

Commissioned In Army - Dennis L. Luckey, who graduates from ISU in January, was sworn in as a 2nd lieutenant in ROTC ceremonies. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Lavon Luckey, he completed four years of military science. His first duty station will be at Ft. Eustis, Virginia in a transportation unit.

On Destroyer - Boilerman 3rd Class James R. Martin, USN, son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin, and husband of the former Miss Carolyn Buck, all of Sandpoint, is serving on the destroyer USS DeHaven in the western Pacific.

Completes Training - Airman Kathleen M. Seitz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernie Seitz of Bernie’s Club, completed basic training at Lackland AFB and is assigned to Sheppard AFB, Tex., to train as a medical services specialist. A 1968 graduate of SHS, Seitz attended Sacred Heart School of Nursing and Spokane Community College.

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DAVIS DEVELOPS MOBILE HOME PARK

The Korner, a combination store, snack bar, and mobile home park at the corner of U.S. 95 and Sagle road, is Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Davis’ contribution to the county’s economy. Davis bought the property in 1958 and now has 15 trailer spaces. He is now planning a special retirement section with 17 more spaces.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Nov. 19, 1919 – CITY BREVITIES

The W.C.T.U. (Women’s’ Christian Temperance Union) will meet today at the home of Mrs. Marie Eaton, 506 Church street at 2:30 o’clock.

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HOT LUNCH AT HIGH SCHOOL

The Central school cafeteria, run by the domestic science class, is demonstrating the value and convenience of the hot school lunch. The cafeteria, open only to high school students and faculty, serves 40 to 50 persons each noon. It is not only self-supporting but gaining a little to re-invest in equipment. The project is good training for future housekeeping, as well as providing a convenient and wholesome service for the school.

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LAST OF 146TH TO COME HOME

The last of the 146th comes home tomorrow when Sergeant Ray Racicot arrives from Fort Snelling, Minn., on a three months’ furlough.

Sgt. Racicot is slowly recovering from paralysis resulting from a head wound received at Cucy in the summer of 1918. He was hurt when exploding shrapnel struck his detail while sleeping under the automobile for the night. Two were killed and several wounded, Racicot the most severely. While his condition is much improved, it will be necessary for him to return later to the hospital at Fort Snelling for further treatment.

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