Bonner County History - Jan. 9, 2024

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Jan. 9, 1974 – POWER CRUNCH EASING

Untold numbers of reports, studies and warnings from federal and state agencies and utilities groups have warned of a shortage of electrical energy, and appealed for conservation. To clarify the situation, Bert Leonard, PP & L district manager, said, “There definitely was an energy ‘crisis’ in the Northwest, brought about by the worst dry spell in nearly 100 years. Two key things eased that critical status. First, we are all aware of the heavy precipitation and warm temperatures we are experiencing. Second is the voluntary use of conservation practices by our customers, who are to be commended.” 

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TEMPORARY WARTIME TAX REDUCED

A “temporary” wartime tax on telephone service that began in the 1940s as an emergency measure dropped by one per cent Jan. 1. Due to provisions of the 1970 Excise, Estate and Gift Tax Adjustments, the tax, which was 10 per cent until last year, will be cut by one per cent a year until completely erased.

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ALBRIGHT WILL PRACTICE LAW

Dennis Albright, 29, passed California’s latest bar examination and was sworn in at Sacramento. He will practice in association with Alfred Frazier, a Red Bluff lawyer. Albright, who graduated from the University of Idaho College of Law in May 1973, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Cliff Albright, 1106 Elm St.

75 Years Ago

Jan. 9, 1949 – TEEN DANCES RESUME

Dances for teenagers will resume this week under sponsorship of three Sandpoint fraternal groups. The Eagles, the Elks and the American Legion will take turns sponsoring the dances.  First dance will be Friday night after the basketball game. For the present, the dances will be held at the Eagles hall. 

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SKIERS ASKED TO MEET

All ski enthusiasts are invited to attend a ski club meeting Thursday at 7:30 at Community hall, said Ward Tifft of the Roundup Ski club. Plans for further development of Pine street ski run will be discussed. With the best snow and winter temperatures in recent years, Pine street hill has been the focal point for local skiers over the holidays. The ski tow owned by the Roundtop club was placed in operation with Thad Lowary supervising installation and operating it. The hill, which offers a good variety of skiing, was made more accessible by Ralph Samson, U of I experiment farm superintendent, who took a tractor with a bulldozer blade and made a good parking place for a fair number of cars. It is tentatively planned to provide some more lights for night skiing. 

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BERNADINE HARDER IS BRIDE

Bernadine Harder, daughter of Mrs. Anna Harder of this city, and Lewis Meeker, son of Mr. and Mrs. Olin Meeker of Sunnyside community, were married in Coeur d’Alene Dec. 30, by the Rev. Chester Blair. After a honeymoon trip they will make their home at Farragut where the groom will attend college.

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