Bonner County History - March 20, 2025
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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
March 20, 1975 – BOYS STATERS NAMED
Sandpoint Senior High has five delegates to Boys state and three alternates. Delegates are Dick Ross, Jack Sands, Brian Ripley, Brian Dockins and Tom Woodland. Alternates are Dean Welter, Toby Carlson and David Ford.
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TWO-DAY RODEO DRAWS CROWD
Blayne Davidson, Sandpoint High Rodeo Club rider, won the bull riding contest and $35 in the Bicentennial mini-rodeo at the Bonner County Fairgrounds March 15 and 16. Jim Peterson took second; Rocky Madison third. In the steer daubing event, Frank Brown won Saturday, followed by Bill Bonser and Phil Gooding. On Sunday, Bill Bonser was first; Frank Brown second; and Neil Bonser third. On Saturday, Wayne Magnus and Bill Bonser were the winning roping team. Sunday’s winning team was Wayne Magnus and Neil Bonser. Mary Brown led Saturday’s barrel racing event, but came in fourth in the event after a five second penalty for knocking over a barrel in Sunday’s ride. Nancy Dexter won the event; Pam Offermann was second; Cathy Palmer; and Mary Brown, fourth. Regina Hammack, Winnie McDonald and Norma Laude won the women’s calf scramble. Sharon Burney and Carol and Cathy Palmer were second, followed by the team of Vicki Fuller, Gail Curless and Jean Offermann. In the men’s calf roping, Frank Brown was first; Jerry Ryan, second; and Grant Elliot, third.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 20, 1950 - NEW BANK QUARTERS!
Sandpoint’s bank is returning to its old location in the Masonic temple building at Second and Cedar. After complete remodeling, redecorating and refinishing since fire damaged the quarters last year, the Idaho First National bank will move into one of the finest banking offices in North Idaho. Floor space has been more than doubled and the lobby enlarged; six teller windows replace the original three. Recessed lighting is used throughout the soundproofed offices, with floors of inlaid rubber tile. There are two new vaults at the right rear of the offices, one for cash and bank records and one for safe deposit boxes. A convenient addition is a night depository near the bank’s entrance. The bank plans an open house celebration Saturday from 2 to 8:30, to which the public is invited.
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FRIENDS OBSERVE 13TH BIRTHDAY
Miss Marlene Rahskopf was guest of honor at a birthday party at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.A. Rahskopf, 322 Euclid. The afternoon was spent playing games and working puzzles. A lovely birthday cake, glowing with 13 candles, highlighted the refreshments which were served at a table decorated with several Story Book dolls from Miss Rahskopf’s large collection. Guests present were the Misses Arlene Book, Marcia Demers, Joan Pennington, Cara Lee Hupp, Joan Hunter, Annette Carpenter, Donna Selle, Donna Davis, Darlene Harrington, Elizabeth Curtis and Wanda Ereman.
For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.