Bonner County History - March 6, 2025
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 6, 1975 – BIRTH
March 3 – Mr. and Mrs. Chris Peine, Sagle, girl, 7 lb. 13 oz.
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SHERIFF CANCELS MEETINGS
Sheriff Robert Wilcox ended his monthly meetings, saying “after four trial months, we are 180 degrees off our intended objective. It was with much thought that I decided to end these meetings, but I refuse to provide a public forum for one or two individuals to constantly accuse, criticize, harangue and argue, month after month, to satisfy their need to be publicly heard, all in the name of public interest, with total disregard for the rights and concerns of others.” Wilcox began the meetings in December, impressed by the Community Progress Town Hall meeting. He expected criticism, which he believes is healthy, but hoped it would be in a more constructive vein.
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NEW CLOTHING STORE
A new clothing store catering to young men and women has opened in Sandpoint. Myklebust’s, a division of the store with the same name in Coeur d’Alene, opened Monday in the new Gunning’s Alley building. According to manager Bob Myklebust Jr., they will carry fashionable clothes for men, and in the summer will stock women’s jeans and halter tops. There will be a grand opening in April.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 6, 1950 – SANITARIANS TO SEMINAR
Don Boughton of Coeur d’Alene and Herb Jagger of this city, sanitarians for the Panhandle district health unit, leave Saturday for Pocatello for a three-day milk seminar funded by the state health dept.
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NEW MAP AT CITY HALL
A new map of the city of Sandpoint was installed in the council rooms at the city hall Tuesday. Made by Charles F. Metsker company of Portland, the new framed map is about three by four feet in size. The map is quite accurate and will be an aid to council members in planning for the city. The map is also available to anyone seeking to locate streets or blocks in the city and for similar information.
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MONEY-SAVING NEWS
All over the Country, Thrifty People are trading with Merchants who give S & H Green Stamps. 1 Green Stamp given for each 10c Purchase; 10 Stamps with Each Dollar Purchase. Lovely Gifts at No Cost to You! Save an Extra 3% on All your Purchases by asking for nationally famous S & H Green Stamps at all the following progressive stores in Sandpoint: Marjean; Flye’s Drugs; Larry’s Texaco; Del’s Shoe Store; Buck’s Hardware; Sandpoint Cold Storage; Sandpoint Motor Co. Start Saving Today!
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BABEE – TENDA [Advertisement]
Combination Safety Chair, Walker, Table, Etc. See it or call for demonstration before you purchase anything for your baby. Mrs. J.D. Archer, Agent, 314 N. Forest, Phone 315-J. NOT SOLD IN STORES.
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