Bonner County History - Oct. 13, 2022
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Oct. 13, 1972 – TO FORMALLY INSTALL SCOTT
The Rev. James F. Scott, new pastor of the First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Alder, will be formally installed at 7:30 p.m. Sunday by the Presbytery of North Idaho and Spokane. Scott, who came here Sept. 1 from Chehalis, Wash., is already active in his new charge. After the ceremony, a reception will be held for Pastor Scott and his family in the fellowship hall.
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SUSAN JOHNSON WED WILLIAM REED
Miss Susan Johnson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Johnson of Syringa Heights, and William Reed, son of Mr. and Mrs. Edward Reed, Pocatello, were married Aug. 19 in First Presbyterian Church. The bride has attended the University of Idaho and Idaho State University. The groom is a graduate of ISU. The couple will reside in Pocatello.
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HARVEST DINNER
The Knights of Columbus are sponsoring a public Harvest dinner Saturday from 5 to 8 p.m. in the St. Joseph’s Parish Hall. A beef will be awarded at the close of the dinner. All proceeds will go towards the cost of carpeting the church.
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JOHN PURSLEY CATCHES BIG FISH
Sandpoint Manor resident John Pursley, 87, using a surface line and Rebel plug, landed a 23 lb. pound Kamloops Wednesday near the Clark Fork mouth.
100 Years Ago
Northern Idaho News
Oct. 13, 1922 – NEWS FROM CLARKSFORK
Saturday a dance was given by the Clarks Fork orchestra. A delightful time was reported.
Particular interest last week centered upon the trial of the bandit who committed the assault on Mr. Whitcomb in the latter part of May. It is gratifying to know the bandit received a sentence of five years.
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METHODISTS TO BUILD COMMUNITY HALL
Plans were developed Friday at a meeting of the Methodist congregation looking toward erecting a community hall that would serve as a gymnasium and recreation hall for young people, a banquet hall for the older persons, and a headquarters for two Boy Scout troops. The hall, a temporary structure to serve the purpose until the church’s larger plans are worked out, will be about 30x60 feet, of rough material, adjoining the church to the rear. There was much enthusiasm at the meeting, nearly all of those present voicing their support. Dr. Martin, who is promoting the plan, is an experienced athletic trainer, and proposes to give his services to the young people affiliated with the church.
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BONNER CLAY MAKES FINE SOAP
A new Sandpoint industry has been started which has possibilities which probably few people here realize, and that is the manufacture of chemical cleansers and washing compounds by the Vapo Products company, in the building at the corner of Superior and Boyer. They now manufacture their “Natural Hand Cleanser,” based on bentonite, a natural clay found in this county, and a rug cleaner.
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