Bonner County History - March 23, 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

March 23, 1973 – SIGN LANDFILL AGREEMENT

The Bonner County Commissioners have entered into an agreement with Ron May of Sandpoint for operation and maintenance of a centrally-located sanitary landfill in the Colburn area. The agreement covers the three-month period from June 1 to Sept. 1, at which time it will be renegotiated.

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OLD PARLOR ORGAN DONATED

An old-time parlor pump organ which figured in Sagle social affairs since the turn of the century was recently presented to the Bonner County Historical Society by the grandchildren of Mr. and Mrs. John Taylor. John and Etta Taylor had the organ shipped to Sagle from New Jersey about 1898. It was hauled by team and wagon to many a dance in the area. There were also dances at home for the Sagle community and sometimes they would hold a dance in the loft of the hay barn. The organ was donated as a memorial to the Taylors and their five children, John Taylor, Mrs. Janie (Taylor) Brisboy, Amos Taylor, Mrs. Nina (Taylor) Reed and Charles Taylor.

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NEWS FROM LACLEDE by Mrs. Nora Graves

On March 12, the Jack Raynors gave a party for their daughter, Patti’s, 12th birthday. After a lunch of hot dogs, salad, cake, ice cream and punch, games were enjoyed by the young ladies, including Andy, Penny and Paula Moore, Carrie and Brenda Leen, Doris and Sherri Wood, Kim and Kelly Rembowski, Pam Moore, Laura Glazier, Debbie Lucas, Twila Brooks, Melanie Bonser and Tammy Bullock.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

March 23, 1948 – BIRTHDAY IS HONORED

Mrs. Robert Willer entertained Saturday evening in honor of the birthday of her mother Mrs. Kate [nee Holton] Atleson. The evening was spent playing bridge. Guests included the honored guest, Mrs. Charles Lambert, Mrs. Art Kalk, Mrs. Ed Raymond, Mrs. H.I. McCurtain, Mrs. Joe Walker, Mrs. Harold David, Mrs. Art McKay, Mrs. Orville Frazier, Mrs. Jerome Peterson and Mrs. Carl Bergstrom.

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SAFETY PROGRAM FEATURED AT P.T.A.

The Farmin P.T.A. was given an informative talk Monday on bicycle and car safety rules by Chief of Police George O’Donnell. City Patrolman George Elliott spoke on safety in night driving and Lester Bergeron emphasized the value of the school street safety patrol. The following officers were elected: Gerald Carnahan, president; Mrs. Wilma McArthur, vice president; Mrs. Billie Ann King, secretary; and Mrs. Winnette Merwin, treasurer. Charles Stidwell reported that over 50 sixth grade boys had turned out for basketball and had lost only two out of 11 major games under the direction of Bill Bopp, coach.

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PLAN CARD PARTY

The Eagle auxiliary will hold a card party March 29 at F.O.E. hall. The committee in charge is: Margaret Inghram, Lucille Simonson, Ruby Rothenfluh, Lydia Sands, Nora Leonard, Bonnie Oliver, Lily Bitterick.

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