Bonner County History - Oct. 15, 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
Oct. 15, 1974 – GROUSE HAS UNTIMELY END
A fast-flying grouse smashed through two panes of glass at Dwight Crowell’s home Thursday, then hit a living room wall some 20 feet further. The grouse was killed in the smash. Crowell suspects the bird was trying to escape the clutches of a hawk.
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SQUARE DANCE ATTENDANCE DOWN
Opening day of the elk hunting season took its toll on square dancers last weekend. Most of the local men took to the hills, and after a full day of climbing up and down the mountain, just couldn’t bring themselves to dance for four hours. Hopefully now things will settle down and square dancing will get back to normal. On Saturday, Circle ‘n Swing will put on their regular dance to the calling of Joe Secor of Spokane. There will be a potluck dinner at 10:30 p.m., with lots of good food for all. Hosts for the evening will be Ron and Loretta May, with Otto and Della Klefstad on decorations and Doris and Russ Hunter and Stan and Ronnie Bleckwenn serving.
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DANIEL BOYLE IN WESTERN PACIFIC
Navy Hull Maintenance Technician Third Class Daniel J. Boyle, son of Mr. and Mrs. Loyd Boyle of Sandpoint, left Alameda, Calif. aboard the nuclear-powered aircraft carrier USS Enterprise on a deployment to the Western Pacific. The Enterprise will operate from Subic Bay in the Philippines. On the cruise, Boyle will participate in training exercises and visit several Far Eastern countries. A 1972 SHS graduate, he joined the Navy in August 1972.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Oct. 15, 1949 – LEFT SAWDUST TRAIL
A sawdust trail led into the Pend Oreille Sport Shop after thieves broke a rear window and entered the business. Apparently confused, the robbers had first entered the Baby shop, which must have been disconcerting to men intent on stealing guns. They retraced their steps without bothering any Baby shop merchandise and made their way to the back door of the Sport shop, where they stole about $4000 worth of merchandise, including pistols, ammunition, hunting knives, axes and a sleeping bag. In examining the premises the thieves entered, it was apparent they must have spent considerable time lying in wait in the sawdust bin of the Farmin heating plant until the coast was clear.
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NOVEL SERVICE FOR FRESH BAKED GOODS
A new service is being inaugurated by the Lewis Bakery. Beginning today, two bright blue delivery trucks will run routes in Dover, Sandpoint, Kootenai and Ponderay to service homes. John Boehm and Eddie Sheffler will make deliveries, take orders for special party cakes, and carry a complete stock of fresh bakery goods. “By bringing fresh-baked goods direct to the housewife’s door, we feel we are offering a real service in helping her plan menus and meal variation,” said Mrs. Bernice Lewis, the baker’s wife. Lewis Bakery goods will continue to be carried at the Economy, Savon and Hub grocery store.
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