Bonner County History - July 4, 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

July 4, 1973 – MANY ENJOY FOURTH

As people lined streets decorated with American flags, the July 4 parade began, led by well-known photographer Ross Hall as parade marshal. There were Boy and Girl Scouts, a high school band with snappy marchers, antique cars, horses, clowns, floats, youth groups and big loads of logs. With the sun shining over Sandpoint, Independence Day was properly ushered in. Afterwards, some headed to the beach to participate in Lions-sponsored games and races. Others went home for a quick lunch before making the trek to Panhandle Raceways at Colburn for an afternoon of exciting stock car action. The carnival at the Old Farmin School site drew those who enjoy the thrill of action-packed rides. Whatever the case, each came with a spirit of celebration to wish the nation its 197th birthday.

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OLD FASHIONED 4TH AT CLARK FORK

Many people journeyed to Clark Fork for its Old Fashioned Celebration. The greased pole climb, frog jumping contest and log sawing competition brought back memories for older participants and introduced something new to the younger set.

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CHEERLEADERS TO GONZAGA

SHS cheerleaders Starla Rigby, Patty Kotschevar, Peggy Holbert and Theresa Travers will spend next week at a cheerleader camp at Gonzaga University. The girls were elected yell leaders this spring.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

July 4, 1948 – GLENGARY NEWMAN NEWS

Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Perks and two children of Sandpoint were Saturday overnight guest at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H.H. Davis.

The Worthwhile club will meet July 6.

Fishing is reported to be very good at Gamlin lake.

The Paul Miller family of Spokane is spending the week at their cabin on the lake.

Douglas Freeman is putting up hay on the Walston ranch.

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ATTENDED 4-H CLUB COURSE

Eleven 4-H club members from Bonner county attended the recent annual 4-H club short course at the University of Idaho: Virginia Neu, Marguerite Dockins, Joan Spantan, Teddy Newton, and Robert Gooby, Sandpoint: Dale Geaudreau and Billy Rusho, Blanchard; Wanda Turk, Ronald Meek, Carl Graham, and Willard Clark, Newport. County agent Merle Samson accompanied the group.

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LUNCHEON AT BERGERON HOME

Mrs. Ray Bergeron entertained Tuesday with a bridge luncheon, the rooms pretty with roses and peonies. Honors went to Mrs. Howard Thomason and Mrs. R.M. Curtis. Guests were Mrs. Laurin Pietsch, Mrs. Fred Schedler, Mrs. C.C. Wendle, Mrs. O.B. Parker, Mrs. M.P. McKinnon, Mrs. Curtis, Mrs. Laurin Pietsch, Mrs. Lloyd Gardner, Mrs. Don McInaney, Mrs. R.E. McFarland, Mrs. Ted Farmin, Mrs. Thomason and Mrs. Clifford Patton.

For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.