Bonner County History - March 7, 2024

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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

Mar. 7, 1974 – JUNE WEDDING PLANNED

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schoonover announce the engagement of their daughter, Sandra Elaine, to Chris D. Dawson, son of Mr. and Mrs. Lorance Dawson, Sagle. Mr. Dawson, who graduated from SHS in 1972, is currently serving in the Air Force at Boron, Calif. Miss Schoonover is a member of the 1974 graduating class. A June wedding is planned.

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WOMEN’S WORLD AT SCHWEITZER

It takes eight ladies to keep Schweitzer Basin in good running order, each dedicated to making a skier’s day just a little more enjoyable. Shirley Hamacher, manager Sam Wormington’s right arm, has spent eight years ramrodding the other ladies who keep the place ticking. Mary Petrin is in her first year. In addition to helping Shirley around the office, she runs the switchboard. Arlene Evans is assistant bookkeeper, while Delores Kelly, head bookkeeper, is at Schweitzer’s downtown Sandpoint offices. Marilyn Kamp supervises season ticket sales, and handling the cash registers at the main ticket office are Judy Harris, Norma Poelstra, and Betty Stangel.

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GOLD ‘N GROUSE CLUB

The Gold ‘n Grouse 4-H Club held its annual sleigh ride at the Jim Wood home Feb. 24, with a chili feed and meeting. Officers elected were: Alan McNall, president; Leonard Wood, vice-president; Cheryl Balison, secretary-treasurer; Elizabeth McNall, reporter; and Bert Wood, sergeant-at-arms. 

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Mar. 7, 1949 – BIRTHDAY PARTY

Donnella Schedler, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred Schedler, entertained friends Sunday in honor of her eighth birthday. Traditional birthday refreshments were served and then they all went to the matinee. Guests were BoPeep Barlow, Deena and John McFarland, Margaret Holien, Judy Schedler, Ronnie Bergeron, Michael McFarland and George Pentland. 

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MRS. McCRUM HONORED

Mrs. Myrvin Bergstrom hostessed a stork shower honoring Mrs. Pat McCrum. After games, many lovely gifts were taken to the honored guest in a bassinette decorated in pink and blue. Other guests were Mrs. Len Ulrich, Mrs. Harold McCrum, Mrs. H.H. McCrum, Mrs. Karl Greef, Jr., Mrs. Thomas O’Donnell, Mrs. Gene Chamberlain, Mrs. Geneva Gill, Mrs. John Hagadone, Mrs. Dan Deshon, Mrs. Ted Linstrum, Mrs. James Savage, Mrs. Thornton McGhee, Mrs. Lyle Bergstrom, Mrs.  Fred Schedler, Mrs. Ruth James and Miss Marion Shelton.  

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PARTY FOR BILLY HARRO

Little Billy Harro, son of Rev. and Mrs. Lewis Harro, celebrated his second birthday Friday with a group of friends and their mothers. The children played with balloons and the new birthday toys and then enjoyed birthday ice cream and cake. Guests included Mrs. Paul Delamarter and daughter, Laura, Mrs. M.O. Sanford and daughter, Paula, and Mrs. Henry DeGroot and children, Carol and Dickie.

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