Bonner County History - Dec. 14, 2023
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Dec. 14, 1973 – “MESSIAH” PRESENTATION
Handel’s “Messiah,” a highlight of the Christmas activities in Sandpoint, will be presented Sunday at First Lutheran Church, said Dr. Gene Munce, spokesman for the interdenominational group. Most of the solo parts have been filled by local singers: Judy Rife and Jolie Compton are alto soloists; John Munce is a tenor soloist; Jennifer Munce and Dona Meehan are soprano soloists. Co-conductors of the Sandpoint Community Choir are Dottie Van Ooyen and Marian Ruyle. Musical accompaniment will be provided by the Pend Oreille Chamber Music Ensemble. Munce, who said the performance will be the first part only of the “Messiah,” and will include the “Hallelujah Chorus,” added that the presentation is the group’s Christmas present to the community.
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PLANS TO BE PRESENTED
The First Presbyterian Church building committee will give a special report during Sunday’s 11 a.m. worship service. The committee, under chairman Clyde Weller, has been developing plans for a major addition to the church’s Christian Education Center and will present tentative plans for the addition, which will include a kitchen, multi-purpose room, a full basement and other activity areas.
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BLOXOMS NOTE ANNIVERSARY
Mr. and Mrs. Clair Bloxom will be honored with a 50th wedding anniversary reception on Saturday from 2 to 4 o’clock, in the V.F.W. hall, 1105 Lake St.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Dec. 14, 1948 – DOVER NEWS
Work on the church was finished Monday, except for varnishing the walls, which will be done after Christmas. The members of the church and Sunday school invite everyone to come see the auditorium and worship with them. Mr. Howd, who has done the carpenter work, returned to Newport on Monday.
Dean Lundblad entertained his Cub Scout troop at the home of Mrs. Spear, scout leader, Sandpoint, for his ninth birthday. Cake and ice cream were served.
Harry, the 12 year old son of Mrs. Beryl Holman, got a two-point mule deer at Granite Creek Nov. 25.
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ON HONOR ROLL OF LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL
Twelve SHS students with straight As made the high honor roll for the past six weeks: Janet Croy, Firle Selle, James Russell, Donna Melis, Gloria Olson, Arrilla Kemp, Marion Laude, Helen Surface, Karen Hayden, Bill Kinney, Inez Mott and Zane Lee.
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NAME CHANGE FOR BONNER STORE
Purchase of the Bonner store at Kootenai by Claude L. Spangle, who has leased it for the past three years, has been made known. Bonner’s store is a pioneer establishment, operated by the late Franklin S. Bonner for over a quarter century. The store’s name is being changed to the Red & White Stop ‘n Shop. In addition to groceries and meats, the store handles feeds, drug sundries, hardware, and dry goods.
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