Bonner County History - Dec. 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
Dec. 17, 1973 – ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Moran announce the engagement of their daughter, Patricia Jean, to David Forrester of Boise. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Forrester, Emmett, Idaho, he served four years in the Navy, is a 1966 Emmett High School graduate and attended Boise State College. He is employed as camera dept. manager at the Boise K-Mart. Miss Moran, a 1972 SHS graduate, attends Boise State. Wedding plans are being made for Jan. 5 in the United Methodist Church in Sandpoint.
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4-H CLUB WON 39 TROPHIES
The Mountain Mavericks 4-H club ended its first year with a program at Community Hall. The club had an outstanding year, receiving 39 trophies for their work in the 1972-73 4-H year. Cindy Finney received the top 4-H girl exhibitor award; Cindy Wooden was chosen top county home ec judge; Brenda LaGrace won the goat fitting and showing trophy; Kim Wooden was honored as the county’s top girl marksman. Recognition was given to Sherry Spear, Kim McCandless, Cindy Finney, Kim Lewis, and Nancy Finney for being chosen representatives to the district horse show in Moscow.
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INDIRECT PROOFS STUDIED
SHS Geometry classes taught by Richard Gehring are learning to do indirect proofs, practicing how to indirectly prove that certain lines are parallel.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Dec. 17, 1948 – 32.1” SNOW BY DEC. 15
North Idaho has had plenty of winter so far, with 32.1 inches since the first snowfall in November. December snowfall has totaled 22.6 inches. The last half of December usually sees the heaviest snowfall of the month. Heavy snow in the hills has driven game down to lower levels, and both deer and elk have been seen along the road near Hope.
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BIRTHDAY PARTIES
Deena McFarland, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. McFarland, entertained friends Wednesday after school at her home for her eighth birthday. They enjoyed sleigh riding and games before a delicious dinner. Guests were Peggy Jo Anderson, Mary Kay Carlson, Deanna Moore, Donnella Schedler, Linda Haight, Terry Merwin, Bobby Hall, and Eddie Greef.
Cherry Gregory, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George Gregory, celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday at her home with friends. Games were played, pictures taken, and a birthday lunch enjoyed by all. Guests were Karen and Danny Savage, Paula and Paul Lowry, Danny Deshon, Tony Lutzke, Janice Craig, Janice Yager, Ellen Barlow, Sharon Jones, Betty Jo Weaver, Douglas Bandelin, and Punkie Fink.
A group of friends helped Larry Greef, son of Mr. and Mrs. Karl Greef Jr., celebrate his fifth birthday Saturday afternoon at his home. The children played in the house and enjoyed ice cream and cake. Guests were Robert Crockett, Ralph Delamarter, Mike, Marianne, and Kevin Brown.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.