Bonner County History - Aug. 31, 2023
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Aug. 31, 1973 – NEWS FROM SELLE
A double birthday celebration was held in the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee Carter July 25. Lee celebrated his 90th birthday and his grandson, Monty Slinkard, his 9th. Mr. Carter’s oldest son, Russell, presented him with 90 silver dollars.
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NEWS FROM HOPE by Mrs. J.W. Parker
The Hope Civic Club held its annual picnic on the 14th with 25 members and husbands present. Because of the extreme fire hazard which necessitated closing the woods, the picnic was held in the Hope City Hall. Besides the members who were not able to attend, the only things missing were the ants and bees.
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MRS. GUNDERSON HAS CLOSEST GUESS
Mrs. Gloria Gunderson, Clark Fork, came very close to guessing the actual retail value of the 40 books on display in the East Bonner County Free Library District booth at the Bonner County Fair. Her estimate of $478.65 was only 15 cents less than the actual value of $478.80. Others with close guesses were Dr. Edward Draper, only 80 cents off; Mrs. and Mrs. L.J. Potts, Brenda LaGrace, and Paul Perry, all of Sandpoint. The booth was equipped by the Sandpoint Public Library for county people who live in the proposed library district to help them obtain signatures on a petition which will enable Bonner County Commissioners to form the district.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Aug. 31, 1948 – QUEEN BARBARA!
Queen of Saturday’s amateur rodeo and Sunday’s fourth annual horse show is Barbara Balch, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Howard [and Fern] Balch. She was chosen by the Sandpoint Saddle Club which is sponsoring both the rodeo and horse show.
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HAVE YOU VISITED HURSCHELL’S?
Besides a breath-taking vista of Pend Oreille from the dining room, you can enjoy one of our justly famous dinners. Steaks, $1.50 to $3.25. Chicken – Salads – Sandwiches - Cocktail Lounge. HURSCHELL’S DINE ON THE LAKE at Hope.
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GUARD AGAINST SCHOOL BUS ACCIDENTS
Idaho law requires all motor vehicles to come to a full stop before passing a school bus on the highway which is taking on or discharging passengers. This regulation does not apply within the city limits, but Superintendent of City Schools L.V. Hughes urged drivers to use care in passing school buses in the city when they are loading or unloading.
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STIDWELL HONORED BY PHI DELTA KAPPA
Charles A. Stidwell, Farmin school principal, has returned from Columbia university in New York City where he attended visual education classes during the summer. He was honored while at the school by acceptance into Phi Delta Kappa, national honorary education fraternity, for outstanding work in education and as a result of his graduate studies.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.