Bonner County History - April 14, 2020
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
April 14, 1970 — POP ANDERSON RETIRES
Charles E. “Pop” Anderson, 85, an employee at the Moon Funeral Home Chapel for seven years, has retired. Pop and his wife Della retired April 1 to permit them to move to Coeur d’Alene to be near their son Don Anderson. L.G. “Bud” Moon Jr. said “Pop has been an excellent funeral usher and office assistant. It’s going to be hard to replace him.”
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START AT THE TOP WITH A NEW ROOF
We are taking orders thru April 18th for Galvanized Steel Roofing, 5 V Crimp or Box Rib, 100 Lin. Ft. or More, 25c per Lin. Ft. This is a Special Price Because There is Some Water Stain on It. Co-op Gas & Supply, 205 Fifth Ave., Sandpoint, 7:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. CO3-3325.
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BURNETTS HEAD CATTLEMEN, COWBELLES
At the annual Bonner County Cattlemen’s Association meeting, Art Burnett was elected president of the cattlemen and Mrs. Burnett was chosen to head the Cowbelles. Other cattlemen’s association officers include Bill Woolsey, vice president, and Raynold Davis, secretary.
Directors are Denny Shields, Oden; John Deeter, Edgemere; Bob Naccarato, Priest River; and Art Jasman, Jewel Lake.
Cowbelle officers include Mrs. Frances Crandell, vice president; Mrs. Susan Bristow, secretary; Barbara Woolsey, historian, and Bernice Wood, reporter.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
April 14, 1920 — AMERICAN DAY
Governor Davis has issued a proclamation fixing May 1 as American Day in Idaho and asks community observance by program and demonstration.
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KNIGHT OF THE BLACK STAR
Clyde J. Chaffins, Sandpoint, has received a citation and decoration making him a member of the French Legion of Honor. He earned the honor for his card system by which he moved and checked troops in France while serving as a major with the headquarters of the A.E.F. and his success in the specialized phases of his duty.
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HIGH SCHOOL NOTES
A hard times party is to be given by the sophomore class Saturday at G.A.R. hall. There will be fines for those wearing good clothes. The admission will be 35c.
Margaret Hoyt, who has been absent five weeks with scarlet fever, has returned to school.
Commencement exercises will be held the week of May 28. No definite time has been set.
Leona Bartlett returned to school last week after an absence of several weeks.
The combinations to the new lockers, which were recently installed, have been given out by the principal.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.