Bonner County History - July 25, 2023

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Society and Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

July 25, 1973 – JIM JUDD SAVES BOY

A youth about nine years old was saved from drowning Thursday by local businessman James Judd, who was loading a boat at the city beach boat ramp with companions Rod Thurlow and Robert Moore. The unidentified youth was swimming nearby, and Judd advised him not to swim in the area because of boat traffic. The boy left the water, rested on a dock a short time, then re-entered the water and swam away from the ramp area. He started to struggle in the water and shouted for help. Judd dived fully clothed into the lake to aid the youth who sank below the surface several times before Judd reached him. The boy was brought ashore and disappeared soon thereafter. Judd believes the youth tired suddenly and became frightened.

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SHAKE MILL DESTROYED BY FIRE

Blazing rubble was all that remained of Pend Oreille Shake & Shingle Co. mill eight miles northeast of Sandpoint last Thursday after a raging fire of unknown origin destroyed the structure on Shingle Mill Rd. Flaming debris touched off several spot fires in the surrounding woodland, which were spotted by Forest Service helicopters and quickly extinguished by ground crews. The mill was being operated by John Richter, who, with his family, resides in a nearby mobile home. The Richter home was not damaged and no injuries were reported.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

July 25, 1948 – WINS SCHOLARSHIP

For outstanding high school work, Charles Chicks, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Chicks, has won a scholarship from Linfield College at McMinnville, Ore. It will more than cover his first semester tuition.

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HOUSEWARMING FOR RIPKES

Mr. and Mrs. Henry Ripke were surprised Friday by friends who staged a housewarming and gave the couple a pair of sterling silver candle holders in honor of their silver anniversary. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Alvin Colomb, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. John Palmer, Mr. and Mrs. F.O. Lee, Mr. and Mrs. S. Holderness, Miss Pauline Johnson, Mr. and Mrs. Ira Largent, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Olson, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Staples, Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Osborn, Mr. and Mrs. A.G. Alexander, Mr. and Mrs. Stanely DeWitz, and Mr. and Mrs. V.C. Belote.

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SATURDAY DINNER PARTY

Dr. and Mrs. M.P. McKinnon entertained with a Saturday dinner at the Empire Tea Room and cards at their home. Guests were Mr. and Mrs. Beecher Hitchcock, Mr. and Mrs. A.R. Nelson, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Gardner, Miss Olivia Sund, Thor Larson, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pye and Mr. and Mrs. O.B. Parker.

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NEWS FROM COLBURN

Robert Green has so far recovered from his leg injury that he returned to work at Thompson Falls on Sunday. Forrest Green also went to Thompson to resume his work as sealer.

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