Bonner County History - Nov. 3, 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

Nov. 3, 1974 – ‘EVEL’ TAKES TUMBLE

Chris “Evel” Pietsch tumbled from his little red wagon in an aborted attempt to jump a Datsun pickup as the grand finale of the pep rally before last week’s Lewiston-Sandpoint football game. Seated in the wagon, Pietsch shot down a 6-ft. ramp, dropped like a rock, then tumbled down the landing ramp into a pile of mattresses amid cheers as the student body of Sandpoint High got itself up for the game.

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LOU’S AUTO ANNOUNCES WINNERS

Clarence Reed announced door prize winners for the Lou’s Auto Parts grand opening: drill, Kathleen Bradley; camera, Dan Wood; tune up kits, George Klippstein, Dorothy Reber and Hal Riese; paint job, Ethel Kalb; ratchet, Clara Still; booster cables, Rodney Haberkamp; shocks, John Van Zeren.  

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$13,500 GRANT FOR NEW SENIOR CENTER

Bonner County Senior Citizens Council received $13,500 in revenue sharing funds from the County Commissioners for a new center, although its final location hasn’t yet been resolved. The City of Sandpoint will provide the site for the building and a long-term lease on the property. Mayor Les Brown suggested a location across from Price Rite market on Main street, a site unanimously endorsed by the seniors at a special meeting Monday, but several council men prefer to offer a location east of the rifle range in Pine Street Park. The final location will not be established until the Nov. 12 council meeting.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Nov. 3, 1949 – SENIOR GROUP PARTY HELD

Members and leaders of the Presbyterian senior group were entertained at a Halloween party at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Laurin E. Pietsch Oct. 30. Upon arrival, guests were initiated by Halloween pranks before gaining admittance to the evening of frolic and fun. Guests included Marilla Wilson, Ora Jean Moran, Sally Holz, Evelyn and Phyllis Boling, Donna and Firle Selle, Marion Byers, Bob Parsons, Betty Thompson, Charles Durkee, Jimmy Van Sant, Alva Reeves, Wallace Earle, George Kalb, Fritz Holz and the hosts, Gloria and Gary Pietsch.

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12TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATED

Elizabeth Ann Curtis, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.M. Curtis, entertained friends Saturday at the matinee and then at her home for refreshments and games in honor of her 12th birthday. Halloween decorations made an attractive refreshment table. Guests were Joanne Pennington, Barbara Breinich, Jane Racicot, Cleo Brockus and Catherine Curtis. 

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TO MODERNIZE CABINS

The Lakeshore Tourist park on the Lake Pend Oreille waterfront here has started an extensive remodeling program in anticipation of a big tourist year in 1950. Harry E. Nesbitt, proprietor, said shower baths and gas stoves are being installed in all cabins and those which are not of rustic finish will be covered with cedar slabs during the winter. 

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