Bonner County History - May 6, 2021

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

May 6, 1971 – BIRTHS

Apr. 28 – Mr. and Mrs. Gail Rickman, Sandpoint, boy, 5 lb. 9 oz.

Apr. 30 – Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Byers, Priest River, girl, 6 lb. 12 oz.

May 2 – Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Rutherford, Sandpoint, boy, 7 lb. 15½ oz.

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PIANO RECITAL TUESDAY NIGHT

The piano pupils of Ruth W. Adams will present their annual recital Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in the First Baptist Church, playing a variety of classical and popular compositions in solo and duet numbers. Mrs. Gerald Madsen will read a message especially for parents. Pupils playing at the event will be Tim Fitzpatrick, Christine Baker, Jo Anne Gunter, David Sisson, Kathy Bolzer, Diana Madsen, Robin Krum, Kim Lewis, Susan Dreier, Janine Sisson, Connie Madsen, Rob Sisson, Debbie Twigg, Barbara Greenleaf, Renee Savage, Lynn Fitzpatrick and Carleen Hamann.

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PROUDLY WE SALUTE…

Airman Jacob C. Ferguson III, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob C. Ferguson Jr., Hope, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB, Tex. and is assigned to Sheppard AFB, Tex. for training as a medical services specialist.

Gary W. Elliott, Priest River, has completed basic training at Lackland AFB Tex. and is assigned to Lowry AFB, Colo., for specialized schooling in communications. A 1966 Priest River High School graduate, he graduated in 1970 from the U of I.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

May 6, 1921 – SHERIFF FILES $20,000 SUIT

Charging conspiracy and asking damages of $20,000 for injury to his good name and reputation, Sheriff Kirkpatrick today filed a complaint in district court against James Dougherty, democratic county central committee chairman, former Mayor C.F. Ewing, Postmaster Don C.D. Moore, Rev. W.L. Livingston of the First Presbyterian church, former County Engineer Caryl W. Wilson and Herschel Weaver. The action is a result of the criminal action brought against the sheriff last month in which it was alleged he accepted a bribe from Herschel Weaver. The action resulted in a complete vindication for Sheriff Kirkpatrick at one of the most sensational hearings in local court history.

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CITY BREVITIES

Following the acceptance of the resignation of Fire Chief Buchanan Tuesday evening by the city council, W.P. Francis was appointed to replace him by the fire department committee of the council, to which the appointment had been referred. James McBride, assistant chief, the same day resigned his post and was replaced for that night by L. Wilkins, janitor of the Central school. Yesterday E.L. Mack was appointed to the position.

After May 1 the offices of Dr. Wallentine are at 107 Main street.

For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.