Bonner County History - Nov. 11, 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
Nov. 11, 1971 – READY FOR 9TH SKI SEASON
Early snows had fallen on the upper reaches of the Schweitzer Basin before crews completed raising towers for two new double-chair lifts in the Colburn basin. The ski area will this year operate six double chair lifts and four T-bars, for a capacity of over 8,000 skiers per hour – the largest in the Pacific Northwest.
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SECOND WEEKEND SNOW
For the second weekend in a row, unseasonal snow produced a rash of vehicular accidents, snarling traffic and making a busy day for county law enforcement agencies. Snow began about 11 a.m. Sunday and continued intermittently until 5 p.m. Though there was no more than two inches, it quickly turned to ice on roadways, causing hazardous driving conditions. At one time Sunday, officers estimated more than 300 vehicles were involved in traffic tie-ups in the area.
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HARTS WILL BE FETED
Selle community will honor Mr. and Mrs. Paul Hart with a party Saturday night at 7:30 p.m., for their 25th wedding anniversary, with an evening of old-fashioned dancing planned. All friends of the couple are invited.
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ACCEPTED AT SCHOOL
Miss Mona Anders, daughter of Mrs. Mary Anders of Sandpoint and a future 1972 SHS graduate, has been accepted for the Fashion Merchandising program at Parks School, Denver. Her training will begin in June.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
Nov. 11, 1921 – LEGION’S BIG DAY OBSERVED
Three years ago today at 11 o’clock, the din of war gave way to the quietude of peace, cannons were stilled and rifles were stacked on the western front. In commemoration, America stands united celebrating the advent of peace. Parades are being held, oratory flows and the veterans come again into their own. In memory of those who fell in battle, the nation this morning paid the tribute of prayer at 12 Washington time, 9 o’clock here. The day calls forth the grimness of the greatest struggle the world has ever known.
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EXTENSIVE PROGRAM TODAY
Sandpoint today follows the lead of the American legion in celebrating the day the armistice was signed. At 9 o’clock bells were tolled, all labor ceased and two minutes of silent prayers were said. At 10:30 was the parade, headed by the color guard, then army nurses Pearl Le Huquet and Olga Engstrom, and overseas Red Cross worker Lillian Hallgren, followed by the city band. Next came the legionnaires, the Spanish-American war veterans, the G.A.R. in autos, the W.R.C., the War Mothers, Red Cross and the legion’s Women’s auxiliary. The parade ended at the central school grounds where Judge Flynn gave an address. This afternoon the legion football team plays a team of high school alumni and faculty. At 5:30, the War Mothers, the auxiliary and the W.R.C. will serve the veterans a banquet at the K.P. hall and at 9 o’clock the legion gives its third annual Armistice day ball at the Liberty, the biggest public social event of the year.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.