Bonner County History - April 25, 2024
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Bonner County Historical
Society and Museum
611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
April 25, 1974 – PROUDLY WE SALUTE…
Navy Airman Recruit Robert K. Hamilton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hamilton, Sagle, graduated from recruit training at the Naval Training Ctr., San Diego.
Sergeant Dennis M. Francis, son of Mr. and Mrs. Willard Francis, Sandpoint, graduated with honors at Keesler AFB, Miss., from the U.S.A.F. computer maintenance technician course.
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POLICE NAB BOMB THREAT SUSPECT
A 14-year old Cocolalla youth confessed to Sandpoint police that he called a bomb threat to the Junior High last Tuesday. An informed source said the youth and a 15-year old companion, were identified by eye witnesses. The confession is a big break-through for city police, who have worked around the clock in the wake of a recent deluge of bomb threats. Threats at the Senior High Thursday, Friday and Monday, plus threats at the Junior High on Monday, forced the closure of school each of those days, prompting Sandpoint Mayor Les Brown to offer a $500 reward for information “leading to the arrest and conviction of persons responsible.”
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HEPPERLE NAMED TO AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Steve Hepperle, SHS senior, has been appointed to the U.S. Air Force Academy at Colorado Springs, Colo. He was nominated for the appointment by Sen. McClure, but is also the son of a deceased veteran and had applied under that status as well. He is senior class president and president of the SHS chapter of Future Farmers of America.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
April 25, 1949 – VETS MEET FARRAGUT
The Sandpoint V.F.W. baseballers meet Farragut College and Technical Institute in an exhibition game Sunday at Memorial field. Manager Cecil Erb said the Vets lineup is the same as last year, with a few additions. Chaffins and Olson are pitchers, with Jimmy Jones at catcher. The infield, Clark on first, Bud Jones at shortstop, and Kenny Piatt on third, is the same as last year. Stahr, on second, or alternate Bob Rheinschmitt, complete a fast-stepping group. Outfielders are Bud Lang, Spring, and Joe Bloxom, all three of whom are shifty and experienced.
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MILLER’S NEW OVAL E STATION OPENING
Sandpoint’s newest super service station will soon formally open. Located at Cedar and 2nd and called Miller’s Oval E Service, it marks the formal entry of the Carter Oil Co. into this area. The red and white super service station formally opens at 9:30 a.m. Saturday when Mayor Diehl will cut the tape.
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MAY 1 OFFICIALLY “KAMLOOPS DAY”
Mayor Don Diehl has declared Sunday, May 1, as Kamloops day and May 1-8 as “Howdy” week, the third successive year for this Lake Pend Oreille holiday. Diehl said wearing of red hats and fancy shirts by all city residents will begin April 29 and urged all people in the area to don the costume, which has become the “trademark” for Pend Oreille.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.