Bonner County History - July 2, 2023
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Fourth of July activities in Sandpoint will begin on Saturday (June 30) with the opening of the B & D Carnival on the grounds of the Old Farmin School. Bob Glock of the Lions club expressed gratitude to the Idaho First National Bank for allowing use of the site for the one-week entertainment extravaganza.
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MAYOR RECALLS CITY WITHOUT A 4TH
Sandpoint might be without a July 4th celebration if not for the memories of a few local individuals. The town went without a celebration for about 15 years during and after World War II. “I remember as a child the wonderful celebrations we had on the Fourth, and when we went without them, it left an empty feeling,” says Mayor Les Brown, founder of the Sandpoint Lions Club. “My main reason for getting the club started was to bring the celebration back,” he recalled. “We received our charter in 1952 and started working on the activities in January of that year,” he noted. Since then, the annual affair has run consistently, attracting people from every nook and cranny. “We’ve always attempted to have something for everyone,” Brown said.
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AUXILIARY WILL HAVE PARADE FLOAT
For the first time, the Bonner General Hospital Auxiliary will enter a float in the 4th of July Parade. The creation, being assembled in the garage of Mrs. Kenneth Holt, Syringa Heights, will be mounted on a flatbed wagon and pulled by horses.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
July 2, 1948 – SAGLE NEWS
Robert Hawkins, who has been associated with the Hawkins sawmill, has gone to work in the butcher shop of the “Hub” in Sandpoint.
Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Gunter are proud parents of a daughter, Janet Louise, born June 23.
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PIANO PUPILS PRESENT RECITAL
Miss Alice Wellman presented her piano pupils in a recital at the Presbyterian church Tuesday. A good crowd enjoyed the performance and were enthusiastic with their praise for the pupils, who included Wanda Ereman, Gail Waring, Carol Ann Brunsell, Janice Parsons, Loyce Hall, Sally Holz, Cheryl Freeman, Joanne Pennington, Rhetta Jean Rheinschmidt, Cara Lee Hupp, Larry Larkin, Janice Larkin, Shirley Horner, Donna Selle, Bob Maxwell, Joyce Crane, Catherine Curtis, Janice Freeman, Barbara Bonner, Anne Delducco, Pauline Spangle, Firle Selle, Charles Durkee, Marilla Wilson, Anna Malone, and Patricia Ann Patton. After their final practice, Miss Wellman took her pupils for a party at Hurschell’s, an annual event they always enjoy.
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HOT WEATHER HELPS HAYING
Wet weather has delayed haying and caused area farmers considerable concern, but if the present hot weather holds another 10 days, it will be possible to cut and cure hay. The excessive precipitation has been a detriment to farming operations.
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