Bonner County History - Oct. 27, 2024

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Oct. 27, 1974 – CHRISTIAN WOMEN MEET

Jane Gumprecht, M.D., was principal speaker at the Bonner County Christian Women’s Club lunch meeting Wednesday at the Litehouse in Hope. Book gifts were given to Gladys Ziegler, Peggy Schmidt, and Carmie Stolp as the most mature mothers in attendance. The youngest, Michelle Reichold, was given a copy of “Tears of Joy.” “Keep on Singing” and “Gift of Love” were beautifully sung by Debbie Huff and Carol Mahler of the Meet Christ Singers. Also featured were Joyce Gonzales, narrating, and Fran Derrick, demonstrating boning a turkey for roasts. Mrs. Gonzales pointed out the importance of a good boning knife. She also distributed sheets of her favorite cookie recipes plus delicious samples. 

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STORE, OFFICE COMPLEX STARTED

Work has begun on a major retail store and office complex in Sandpoint at the corner of Third and Lake, to be known as the Lake Street Plaza Building. It will contain over 16,000 sq. ft. on two floors, with retail shops on the first floor and offices on the second. The project is a development of James Fenton Co., a California corporation engaged in development and operation of commercial real estate in California and Northern Idaho. James B. Fenton of Sandpoint, who will direct the project, estimates costs over $200,000. Sitework, footings and foundation work will be completed this fall with completion planned for spring of next year. 

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Oct. 27, 1949 – NEW MASCOT ADOPTED!

Niki, a 2½ month old pedigreed English bull dog, was presented as the mascot of the SHS Bulldogs during halftime at Thursday’s football game. The school purchased Niki from Mr. and Mrs. Jed Smith, Marshall, Wash.  Showing the pup at the ceremony were SHS drum majorettes Marion Lepke, Teddy Baker, Peggy Patton, Velma Warren, Jerry Farrar, Molly McFarland and Sonja Henrikkson.

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MARKED FIFTH BIRTHDAY

Susan Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lyall Williams, celebrated her fifth birthday Oct. 22 with a group of small friends at her home to play games. Birthday cake and ice cream were enjoyed by the small guests, each one receiving a Halloween favor. Guests were Mary Etta and Winifred MacDonald, Loretta, Jimmy and Michael Sciacotti and Douglas and Gail Sherwood. Mrs. Walter Kimsey and the mothers of the children were also present. 

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POLICE AUTOS TO BE RADIO EQUIPPED

City and county law enforcement cars will soon be radio equipped. Mayor Gray said arrangements for radio installation have been finalized with the county commissioners and the state law enforcement dept. The state will install a central receiving and sending set to be maintained at city hall. City and county cars will be equipped with sending and receiving sets so there can be communication exchanges between cars and with the central station.

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