Bonner County History - Oct. 26, 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
Oct. 26, 1971 – EAGLES MAKE AWARD
Dan Young, son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Young, and Lynn Hofmeister, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hofmeister, were recent recipients of youth awards from F.O.E. 589. Both are Sandpoint High School students active in the TORCH club, a student group that assists in the rehabilitation of retarded children.
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C.F. BONAR IS BACK HOME FOR GOOD
Charles F. Bonar is a newcomer and an old timer in Sandpoint. Bonar, who recently received his real estate salesman license, is employed by the Tifft Agency. Born in the Selle area and raised in Bonner County, he graduated from SHS in 1946 and the U of I in 1952. He has been in management work since, mostly overseas. Back home now to stay, he has purchased the Cody home on Erie and is ready to participate in the active real estate field here.
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WOMEN HEAR PROGRAM ON PLANTS, BULBS
Ozzie Vallieres from the House of Flowers gave an interesting talk on plant and bulb care when the Mountain View Extension Club met at the home of Mrs. Everett Hofmeister. Mrs. Jack Woodland was co-hostess. Cookies for Operation Sweettooth were brought by Mrs. David Thurlow and Mrs. Wilma Rae. A rose was sent to Mrs. Earl Wood, who has been ill. The next meeting will be at Mrs. Henry Hansen’s home with Mrs. Swante Bergstrom as co-hostess.
100 Years Ago
Northern Idaho News
Oct. 26, 1921 – NUTRITIOUS
Whenever nerves are tired and heavy food will not digest – try this wholesome, restful, nutritious combination – a bowl of milk and SNOW FLAKES. Tasty, yes! and thoroughly baked to a delicious crispness – surprisingly pleasing and satisfying. Don’t ask for Crackers – Ask your grocer for SNOW FLAKES, Pacific Coast Biscuit Co., Spokane.
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BRACKEN AND DALE TO RUN OLD B&B PLACE
W. W. Bracken and A.W. Dale have partnered to operate the old B. & B. pool hall and lunch counter on First. They call their pool room the B. and D.
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LOCAL BRIEFS
Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Hadley of 112 N. Boyer are the parents of a girl (Frances Eileen) born Monday.
While trying to crank his car Monday morning, W.S. Finney broke his right wrist as he prepared to leave on a business trip for the C.F. Ewing Co., Ltd.
The Merchants Transfer and Delivery Co. recently opened a feed and sales stable opposite the S.I. depot [Fifth avenue at Cedar street].
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SATURDAY WILL BE RAZOR BLADE DAY
Saturday we will make a large shipment of blades to “Burnett of Omaha” the Marvelous Safety Razor Blade Sharpener. Have your dull safety razor blades sharpened like new instead of buying new ones and save 60c on the dollar. Single Edge Blades, 3c each; Double Edge, 4c each. Don’t fail to have your blades here by Saturday. The Rexall Store.
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