Bonner County History - Nov. 5, 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

Nov. 5, 1970 – SMALL COUNTY TURNOUT

Despite sunny autumn weather, a spirited gubernatorial race and several controversial ballot propositions, hundreds of Bonner County eligibles failed to vote Tuesday in the general election. Those who did, less than 6,300, gave incumbent Republican Gov. Don Samuelson of Sandpoint, 3,162 votes. Democratic challenger Cecil Andrus received 3,073 votes the county, but defeated Samuelson statewide.

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VFW HALLOWEEN PARADE

About a hundred little goblins turned out in costume for the Halloween Kiddies’ parade sponsored by the VFW Auxiliary. Judges picked the two-headed monster, Patsy Bopp and Cynthia Ward, as first place. Second prize went to Robin and Skeeter Collison, dressed as prince and princess. A pair of clowns, David and Dean Currie, were third, as was Shawn Quigley, a little hobo. Honorable mentions were Katie Overholser, witch and child (doll); Chris Sundquist, black bear; and Rozanne Littlejohn, Daniel on horseback. There were cash prizes.

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SON BORN TO SPIELMANS

An 8 lb. 13 oz. son, Lance Loren, was born Oct. 6 to Mr. and Mrs. Loren Spielman, Westbrook, Minn. He joins a sister, Melynda. Maternal grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Miller; maternal great-grandparents are William Neu, Sr. and Mrs. Margaret Miller, all of Sandpoint.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Nov. 5, 1920 – SHE MAY TRY AGAIN

Mrs. Nell Irion, candidate for congress in the first district, returned home Tuesday in time to vote. “It wasn’t a democratic year,” she said when results indicated the overwhelming return to office of Congressman French. Mrs. Irion intimated she might “try again some more propitious year.”

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NEW CITY APPOINTMENTS

The city council met Wednesday, in a meeting adjourned from Monday when a quorum was not present. The council confirmed two appointments made by Mayor Elliott, R.W. Faulkinghor being made street commissioner in place of John Eaman, recently resigned, and E.W. Dreisbach appointed to the council seat left vacant by the resignation of Alderman Gibson following his removal from the 2nd ward.

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CITY BREVITIES

A party of young folks held a Hallowe’en dance at the Guild hall Saturday. Russell Pheanas, dolled up like a cafeteria ballet, took first, last and all honors. He was awarded a lovely rosette.

Earl Eagan of Trestle Creek, here on business, said his yield of Green Mountain potatoes will go about 800 sacks, running 100 to 200 sacks per acre, but despite the good yield, there is no profit in potatoes due to last spring’s high cost of seed compared to the market value of the spuds now.

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