Bonner County History - Dec. 24, 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
Dec. 24, 1970 – FREE KIDDIE SHOW TODAY
The 26th annual Kiddies Christmas Show, for which there is never an admission fee, will be presented at the Panida Theater at 1 p.m. The event, co-sponsored by the Sandpoint Elks Club and the theater, is open to all children in the area 12 years of age and under. The free holiday show will feature Don Knotts in “Shakiest Gun in the West” plus several Disney cartoons.
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BANK GOES ALL OUT ON YULE DECOR
The Idaho First National Bank at Second and Cedar (Note: in 2020, site of Vanderford’s Books) has been outstandingly decorated with a series of murals depicting both the sacred and traditional aspects of Christmas, displayed over the tellers’ places, on the mezzanine front, all the way across the bank. The man responsible for the decorating project is James Judd, a junior executive working with manager Howard Faux, who, according to employees, “spearheaded the whole thing.”
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PEACE
Let us renew the message of Christmas this season. PAUL’S CHEVRON, First and Pine (Note: In 2020, the site of Ivano’s Ristorante).
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SEASON’S GREETINGS
We wish the very best for you…peace, prosperity! ROD’S UNION 76, 520 N. Fifth. (Note: in 2020, the site of Horizon Credit Union).
100 Years Ago
Northern Idaho News
Dec. 24, 1920 – THE BIRTH OF CHRIST
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shown around about them and they were sore afraid. And the angels said unto them, “Fear not, for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David, the Savior, which is Christ the Lord.”
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LUTHERAN CHRISTMAS SERVICES
You are invited to special services at 10:30 a.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 5th at Alder (Note: in 2020, site of Arby’s). Christmas Hymns, Vocal and Instrumental. Sermon in English and Scandinavian.
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GIVE HIM AN O’ COAT
Order from the store for men – we’ll deliver it Christmas Eve. Jennestad Larson & Co.
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COMPLIMENTS OF THE SEASON …
To all our Patrons. To those who have not taken meals at the Wisconsin House we promise you will find it at all times Clean and Satisfactory. 207 N. First (Note: In 2020, site of The Hive). Phone 399W.
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WE WISH YOU A MERRY CHRISTMAS
…and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. Economy Grocery, Krebs & Adam, Phone 367.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.