Bonner County History - March 2, 2025
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Bonner County Historical
Society and Museum
611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 2, 1975 – R.F. STILLS END VACATION
Mr. and Mrs. R.F. [Richard and Clara nee Aavedal] Still, Route 3, Sandpoint, returned from a 14,000-mile vacation trip that began Christmas Day and took them through 22 states. They toured scenic points of interest on the East Coast, traveling as far as Key West, Fla., which Mr. Still always wanted to visit. After finally visiting the area, he decided he is glad to be back in Idaho. The Stills experienced all types of weather, arriving in Omaha during the worst blizzard the area had experienced in 23 years. They took advantage of the Greyhound tour which advertises “leave the driving to us.” Still said it was a pleasure to have someone else do the driving.
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DUCLOS-MEEKER VOWS EXCHANGED
Marriage vows were exchanged Feb. 14 in Coeur d’Alene by Desiree Duclos and Bob Meeker. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Duclos of Lewiston; the groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Meeker, Sandpoint. Meeker, a 1973 U of I accounting graduate, is employed at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Lewiston, where the bride also works.
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TIMBER SALES AID UNEMPLOYMENT
Approximately 320 local loggers worked last year harvesting timber from National Forest land on the Sandpoint Ranger District, easing unemployment in the area. The Sandpoint District also issues free-use permits to those interested in cutting and removing firewood from the National Forest for home use.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 2, 1950 – PARTY FOR BILLY HARRO
William (Billy) Harro, small son of Rev. and Mrs. Lewis M. Harro, celebrated his third birthday with a party at the family home Saturday. After he opened gifts, games were played and balloons given out. While the little guests enjoyed their ice cream and individual birthday cakes, each with its own little candle, Mrs. Harro snapped pictures to remember the occasion. Guests were Paula Sanford, her mother, Mrs. M.O. Sanford, Nancy and Janet Eakin, their mother, Mrs. Jack Eakin, and Ralph and Laura Delamarter and their mother, Mrs. Paul Delamarter.
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GRANDPARENTS OF TWINS
Mr. and Mrs. Chase Norman of this city are the grandparents of twins, Robert George and Margaret Ann, born Feb. 26 to their son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. John E. Mullins of Melrose Park, Ill.
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CLARK FORK NEWS by Mrs. Irene Daugherty
The high school boys’ basketball team played a game with the Coeur d’Alene academy Saturday, bringing in a victory. After the game the freshman class entertained the high school at a party.
A wedding of interest to their many friends took place Thursday in Sandpoint, when Mrs. Addie Mae Miller and William Rounsville were wed. They were attended by Miss Marie Fields, sister of the bride, and Charles Rounsville, the groom’s brother. After a short honeymoon, they will make their home here.
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