Bonner County History - Feb. 26, 2023

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Feb. 26, 1973 – BIRTHS

Feb. 14 – Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Moyle, Sagle, boy, 8 lb. 2 oz.; Feb. 16 – Mr. and Mrs. Robert Alderman, Sandpoint, boy, 6 lb. 8 oz.; Feb. 17 – Mr. and Mrs. Gary Parsons, Sandpoint, boy, 8 lb. 11 oz.

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CHAMBER ASKS FOR STAY OF SALE

The Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce Industrial development committee voted Friday to request that the city council set aside its action of last week to sell the old state experiment farm [located on the east side of N. Boyer between the two sets of railroad tracks]. Sandpoint’s City Council voted to sell the 14-acre “farm” on the basis that the city had no one qualified to operate the area as an industrial park. Chamber director Pete Thompson said he felt further study of the situation was the best route.

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DR. RUUD WINS DOG SLED TITLE - AGAIN

For the fourth time in five years, Dr. John Ruud, Waterville, Wash., took first place in the Class A unlimited championship sled dog race at Priest Lake. Dr. James Arthurs, Sandpoint physician, finished 17th in the three-dog race. His father, Aubrey Arthurs, retired Forest Service employee, who drove two dogs for the first time in any competition, was fourth in the senior division. Laurie Colhoff, Route 1, Sagle, competing in the junior division driving two dogs, finished in fourth place in her class. Joe Singleton, Sandpoint, who will not see his 70th birthday again, competed in the Class C division, finishing 20th out of 23 in the race.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Feb. 26, 1923 – YOUNGSTERS HAVE PARTY

The primary department of the Baptist church had a sleighride and lunch Monday afternoon and that evening the intermediate and junior departments had a sleighing party followed by refreshments.

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LOCAL NEWS

Lawrence G. Moon has taken over the interest formerly held by Arbie M. Dale in the Moon & Dale undertaking parlors and will hereafter conduct the business under his own name.

The high school is having debate tryouts today. The first contest is with Bonners Ferry March 1.

Be prepared for the storm. Lots of coal and wood on hand at present. Sandpoint Ice & Fuel company.

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ALL DOVER HOUSES WIRED

The wiring of all of the company’s houses, and most of those privately owned, has been completed in Dover, and electric lighting is now supplied by the Mountain States Power Co. Lighting was formerly furnished by power from the company’s engine room, a 220-volt current, which was turned on only in the morning and in the evening till 10 o’clock, due to lack of fuel. That power is now being used by the frame factory and the 110-volt Power Company current is proving a great convenience, enabling housewives to use their washing machines and toasters as well as having lights, at all hours.

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