Bonner County History - Sept. 28, 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

Sept. 28, 1971 – COMPLETES COURSE

Army Private William L. Harp, son of Mr. and Mrs. Henry L. Harp, and husband of Donna Harp, all of Clark Fork, Idaho, recently completed an eight-week light vehicle driver course at Ft. Ord, Calif.

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PERFECT WEATHER ENDS WOMEN’S GOLF

Beautiful weather greeted women golfers for their yearend luncheon, served by Mrs. Doris Medick and helpers. The tournament was run in three flights. Mrs. Leona Lindt was 1st flight winner, Mary Austin was runner up; second flight winner was Charlene Hill, Florence Williams, runner up; 3rd flight winner was Mrs. Iris Schedler, Mrs. Margaret Coons, runner up. Next year’s officers are: Margaret Kramer, president; Beth Burnside, vice-president; Mary Austin, secretary; Evamae Mount, treasurer.

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MRS. BUCK SHOWED SLIDES OF HOLLAND

United Methodist Wesleyan Service Guild met in the home of Mrs. Margaret Vold with Mrs. Ann Brunsell as co-hostess. President Mrs. Rose Snedden welcomed visitors Mrs. Diane Berntsen, Mrs. Frances Walkley and Mrs. Peggy Self. Mabel Kinney reported on the big success of the Fair food booth. Doris Buck, who traveled extensively in Europe last summer, gave an interesting talk on Holland, showing beautiful slides.

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SWANSTROM GETS ANOTHER APPOINTMENT

Don Swanstrom, Sandpoint, recently appointed First Judicial District court administrator, has been appointed to additional district duties as an attorney-magistrate, his second appointment in one month.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Sept. 28, 1921 – PALMERS HAVE GOOD SHOW

Palmer Bros. wild animal circus, which showed in Sandpoint Wednesday afternoon and evening, was one of the cleanest offerings of its kind ever in the city. The train arrived that morning on the N.P. from Coeur d’Alene and left that night for Plains. While not the largest circus in the world, its presentations were ably handled and proved popular. The bigtop and side show were pitched on the beach.

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MAY IMPROVE PARK SOON

G.H. Martin reported to the chamber directors that a sale of the former tourist camp on Pine street is in prospect, which would release money the park committee would recommend for expenditures in leveling the high, rough ground of the proposed new waterfront park. Mr. Martin said the Northern Pacific already cancelled one cedar dealer’s beach contract and the other waterfront space contracts will be cancelled, leaving the waterfront entirely free for the chamber to develop. The railway plans to turn over the land by Feb. 15 for use as a lake shore park.

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BITS AND PIECES

It seemed like old times on the main stem Wednesday when there was a circus parade and dog fight all going on at the same time.

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