Bonner County History - Aug. 17, 2023

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Bonner County Historical

Society and Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Aug. 17, 1973 — ENGAGEMENT TOLD

Mr. and Mrs. Kermit W. Miller of Sandpoint announce the engagement of their daughter, Linda Lea, to Ron Hunt, son of Mr. and Mrs. Everett Hunt, Springfield, Ore. Miss Miller attended Idaho State University and is employed in the GTE office in Sandpoint. Mr. Hunt is an SHS instructor and basketball coach. A September wedding is planned.

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YOUNG READERS REWARDED

Sandpoint Library rewarded 42 participants in its Summer Reading Program with a “rockhound” field trip to Heron, Mont. The children, in grades 1-8, each read and reported on 24 or more books during the summer reading period. At the end of the trip, Mrs. Anne Cordes, co-librarian, awarded certificates to Susan, Rachel and Joe Petzak, Belinda Boles, Joyce and Sheryl Fitzpatrick, Elizabeth Davis, Tim and Nova Goudy, Steve and Julie Longbottom, Chris and Ken Nygren, Lynn and Dana Stockman, Julia Creen, Nancy Kay and Susan Holm, Karsten and Martin Sorenson, Jerry White, Gary Neu, Diane, Don and Debra Power, Becky Robideaux, Pam and Laurie Newton, Elizabeth Walker, Terri Lynn Meagher, Rodney Kenworthy, Todd Wilmes, Karen, Brian and Keith Christman, Laurie and Cheryl George, Donny Hearn, Steven Neuder, Doug Sherman, Janet Clizer, and Carolyn White. Mrs. Cordes, Mrs. Susan McNutt, and Mrs. Virginia Robideaux accompanied the youngsters on the bus.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Aug. 17, 1948 — COCHRANE ELECTED

Frank Cochrane, Kootenai, owner and operator of Cochrane’s Hatchery, was elected a director at the recent Idaho Poultry Improvement assn. convention.

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SADDLE CLUB TREK TO CUSICK

Sandpoint Saddle club members will go to Cusick Sunday for a get-together with saddle clubs from Cusick, Spokane, Chewelah, and Deer Park. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Cox, Mr. and Mrs. Boots Belote, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Racicot, Mr. and Mrs. John Schell, Harold Tibbs, Mr. and Mrs. Leo Marsure, Billy Lewis, Charles Terrell, Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Weatherly and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Shrake, Mr. and Mrs. J.L. Balch, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Balch, Miss Barbara Balch, and Del Balch.

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REV. MARY GRAVES TO RETIRE

Rev. Mrs. Mary Graves who for over six years has been pastor of the Hope and Clark Fork Methodist churches, will close her Idaho pastorate on Sunday with the service in Hope. She is going to Cascade College, Portland, to assume duties as dean of women or Christian counselor. A pot luck dinner will be given in her honor at the Hope church Monday.

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TWO SANDPOINT BOYS ENLIST IN NAVY

Bruce L. David and James E. Dolph, both of Sandpoint, have been accepted for enlistment in the navy. Both are taking up airman training under the new high school graduate training program.

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