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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

Feb. 23, 1970 – GREEN FAMILY REUNION

The home of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Green Sr. at Colburn was the setting for a family reunion, while their son, ASH3 Richard Green and his wife and daughter, Aimee, visited from Albany, Ga., where he is attached to the Naval Base.

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LIBRARY GAINS NEEDED SPACE

Work at Sandpoint Public Library will provide a needed workroom and magazine storage area. Two formerly unusable second floor rooms are being remodeled by the city at no cost other than materials, said Bob Linsday, parks and recreation director. The office of Mrs. Ora Vernon, head librarian, will be moved from the first floor to one of the remodeled 2nd-floor rooms, releasing 1st-floor space for a needed workroom.

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SON BORN TO MEREDITHS

Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Meredith of Spokane are the parents of Michael Glenn born Jan. 26. He joins three other brothers. Grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Meredith, Sandpoint.

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SLETAGER 50TH ANNIVERSARY

Sixty friends and relatives joined Mr. and Mrs. Ole Sletager in celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary at a reception hosted by their son, Clyde, and niece, Mrs. Alvin Oak. The wedding cake was baked by Mrs. Oak and Mrs. Clark McKinney, both of Pasco, Wash. Mrs. A.F. Kalk and Mrs. Alvin Colomb presided at the tea table.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Feb. 23, 1920 – NEWS FROM SELLE

Ole Sletager and Augusta Johnson were married last Monday. All their friends that were able called on them that evening, accompanied by cow bells and pans. They spent a few hours visiting and enjoying refreshments, and then departed, wishing them a happy future.

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FLU HOSPITAL HAS BEEN ABANDONED

Dr. Wendle, county health officer, reports that the county building has been abandoned as a flu hospital, and will at once revert to its original use (county poor house). He also said that while there are a few new cases of flu, they are not at all serious and can be cared for in their homes.

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A FORD AUTOMOBILE THAT CATCHES FISH

The much reviled little Ford auto has come forward in the Idaho panhandle with a new stunt that is a Jim-dandy. Four young Sagle men, whose names we have not yet learned, have a Ford which they are making useful. Since the ice on Bottle Bay became strong enough, they have been making regular trips over there. They run the car far out onto the ice and cut a hole through which to catch fish. They can travel where they please and stop where they please on the bay. They apparently have had good success, and can testify to the merits of the Ford as a nice fishing craft.

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