Bonner County History - Jan. 26, 2023
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Jan.26, 1973 – PATRICIA ALLEN MARRIED
A crackling fireplace blended with holiday decor at the Campus Christian Center in Moscow, Idaho for the marriage of Miss Patricia Allen, Sandpoint, and Gary Bates, Granite. Parents of the couple are Mrs. Don Storlie, Anchorage; Lloyd Allen, Sandpoint; and Mr. and Mrs. Kyle C. Bates of Granite. After their honeymoon, the newlyweds will reside in Moscow where the bridegroom attends the U of I and the bride is employed by Idaho First National Bank.
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SAGLE NEWS
A dinner honoring her first birthday was given for Heather Sheffler at the home of her grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Delbert Sheffler. Guests were Dwight and Sally Sheffler; Sally’s siblings, Judy, Pete and Mike Moon, and Mrs. Susan Moon and son. Heather had her own cake with one candle and gave great enjoyment as she ate it as only a year-old can do.
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DOVER NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. Darrell Perry attended the 65th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Perry of Kootenai. An open house was held in their honor in the home of their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Allen McAvoy in Kootenai on Sunday, Jan. 7.
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SCHOOL BREAK-IN
A break-in was reported at Colburn school during the night of Jan. 20-21. A fire extinguisher was reported taken.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
Jan. 26, 1923 – COUNTY AGENT AXED
County agent work in Bonner county “went by the board” Tuesday when the county commissioners, meeting early at the courthouse, cast their votes. After a motion by Eitelbuss, seconded by Amblie, that the office be discontinued, Eitelbuss and Amblie cast their votes “aye,” while Chairman Melder voted “no.” A mail referendum of 2000 ballots was sent out by the Clerk of the Board to taxpayers among the county’s farmers and business men; votes were substantially in favor of retention of the agent work. In setting a date for discontinuance, the board voted to grant Agent Fortner 30 days to clean up pending affairs. Mr. Fortner, who has the reputation of being one of the best county farm agents in the state, is now considering the agent’s place in other counties which, after lapses, have reinstated the work.
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COMES “OVERLAND” FROM PRIEST LAKE
Game Warden W.W. Pickett returned Wednesday from a five days’ trip to the head waters of Priest lake, walking all the distance, over 30 miles from Coolin. He followed the Priest River-Coolin road to a point north of the forest service experiment farm, then put on snowshoes and came over the hills, arriving by way of the Bolin camp west of the Great Northern. At the head of Priest lake, he visited the Nell Shipman studios. “The Shipman company is building a permanent camp at the head of the lake and is adding much new equipment,” he said.
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