Bonner County History - Oct. 31, 2024
Brought to you by the
Bonner County Historical
Society and Museum
611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864
208-263-2344
50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Oct. 31, 1974 – METAL DETECTOR READY
The Sandpoint Fire Department will have a metal detector available to examine Halloween goodies, said Fire Chief Wade Brown. The detector will be available all evening and tomorrow. If parents are concerned about any of the kids’ treats, they can be examined free of charge at City Hall. All city radio-equipped vehicles will be out tonight to back up police, protect tykes and reduce vandalism.
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PLAID ATTIC OPENS
Clothes, clothes and more clothes, for every member of the family can be found in the Plaid Attic which holds its opening on Friday. Co-owners Patty McGovern and Bobette Dowling’s business is in two cheery rooms on the Farmin Building third floor, with entry next to The Bootery. All merchandise is sold on a consignment basis and the owners stress that all clothing must be freshly washed or dry cleaned. They also have beautiful driftwood items consigned by Mrs. Mae McCormick and have on display homemade quilts, tole paintings, shoes, handbags and an assortment of gift items. Business hours are Thursdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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NOW OPEN
The Golden Hind Floating Restaurant (formerly at Bayview) is anchored at Hope Meadows Resort, 1½ mi. east of East Hope on new Hwy 200. Open at 11.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Oct. 31, 1949 – SHS HONOR STUDENTS
The Sandpoint high school honor roll is now based on a numerical grade system as used at the U of I. A student must have a grade value of 3.5 to make the regular honor roll and 4.0 to make the high honor roll, making it harder than in former years. Following is the honor roll for the first six weeks: Barbara Brewer, Bud Van Stone, Bonnie Viche, Marian Laude, Dorine Russell, Carol Witt, Frances Boothe, Melvin Lacock, Shirley Holmes, Marie Thomas, Sylvia Watt, Teresa Driggs, Shirley Horner, Glen Oliver, Barbara Balch, Shirley Brixen, Joyce Crane, Colleen Crane, Luella Oliver, Nadine Jacobson, Inez Mott, Jack Parker, Firle Selle, Nellie Booher, Lasean Boothe, Florence Campbell, Mary Weaver, Jimmie Van Sant, Carol Rojan, Rhetta Jean Rheinschmidt, Betty Brooks, Merlin Olenslager, Gerrie Phillips, Ray Greer, Carol Garrison, Edmond Miller, Gloria Olson, Jerry Madsen, Marjory O’Donnell, Arlene Faurot, Mona Jane Brisboy, Carol Schmoyer, Luella Woods, Loretta Jo Becker, Don Perry, Bill Kinney, George Kalb, James Gumby, Donna Chronic, Dorothy Ratcliff, Pattie Frederick, Janice Crisp, Marguerite Dockins, Molly McFarland, Carl Miller, Jerry Farrar, Karen Hayden, Bob Parsons and Allen Stubberud.
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SAFEWAY TO BUILD BIG NEW STORE HERE
Safeway Stores, Inc. has opened bids for a new store building at the SE corner of Second and Alder across from the postoffice. It will have four times the floor space of the current store alongside Penney’s.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.