Bonner County History - April 9, 2024
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611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Apr. 9, 1974 – CLASS GETS FORD CHASSIS
Some devices car buyers find on their new cars these days are just added mysteries, but the SHS automotive mechanics class will now get a better understanding of them, thanks to Ford Motor Co. and its local distributor, Evergreen Ford. The chassis, complete with engine and drive train, of a 1973 car whose body was demolished in a railroad accident, was donated to the class by those companies last week. In accepting the gift, shop instructor Bill McDonald said, “This will be an excellent teaching aid to demonstrate the new devices such as emission controls, vacuum systems and disc brakes.” Dave Wall and Frank Evans of Evergreen Ford, as well as two representatives from Ford Co.’s Seattle division, made the presentation. Ford will also supply manuals and other information the class will need for a thorough study of the car.
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COOKBOOK HAS PIONEER SECTION
The Clark Fork United Methodist Church women have compiled a practical and unique cookbook with favorite recipes from women throughout the Clark Fork Valley. Available in several colors to match your kitchen decor, the cookbook contains several recipes for the preparation of kokanee, which should prove of great interest to the many fishermen who ply Lake Pend Oreille for this delicacy. Artwork was provided by Mrs. Craig Parrish, wife of the minister of the church. A special section is devoted to recipes handed down from pioneers of the Clark Fork Valley, all now deceased. Copies are available at the Chalet Beauty Shop in Clark Fork or from any of the church women. Copies may also be obtained by mailing $2.75 to P.O. Box 56, Clark Fork.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Apr. 9, 1949 – CITY IN BRIEF
Alva Reeves, who took part in the five-state music conference in Portland, returned home Monday.
Mrs. Jack Parker [Vera, nee Aldrich] relieved Pearl O’Donnell in the Red Cross office on her day off.
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JR. CHAMBER GROUPS BUY RESUSCITATOR
The Sandpoint Jay-C-Ettes and Jaycees bought a desperately needed Emerson resuscitator for the Community hospital. “We are almost too thrilled to talk,” Superintendent Edra Mayo said. “The doctors have badly needed a resuscitator for use in the delivery room and nursery, but the cost has been more than the hospital budget could stand. We are most grateful to the Jay-C-Ettes and Jaycees.”
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NEW ENTERTAINMENT AT KANIKSU
It’ll be several years before television is available to Sandpointers, but the nearest thing to it will be featured every afternoon and evening in the newly remodeled lounge of the Kaniksu Motel and Cafe on Cedar. The Kaniksu is the first North Idaho business to offer this special entertainment, which is used by many television stations – name bands, entertainers and vocalists, football, baseball, wrestling and other sporting events. There is no admission charge.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.