From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Aug. 11, 1966 — FIRE DANGER GROWS

The dry weather so far shows no end in sight. Supervisor Harold Anderson, fire dispatcher Ken Nelson and Dan Massing who serves in a public relations capacity all say that the public cannot be too aware of the dryness now prevalent in the Kaniksu.

Fires currently burn on the north fork of Granite creek, northwest of Priest Lake and another in the neighboring Colville National Forest.

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FORMAL TRANSFER SCHEDULED

City of Sandpoint will formally take possession of the old Sandpoint post office on Aug. 29 from the GSA. Sandpoint wishes to use the building for a new home for the public library. A contract has also been agreed upon to allow Bonner General Hospital to use some of the second floor as a place to train licensed practical nurses.

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ELKS RECEIVE GIFT

The Sandpoint Elks Club received a handsome gift from Bing Crosby in appreciation of the hospitality accorded him on a recent fishing trip here. The gift was a combination radio and phonograph bearing an autographed plate on the front which said “to my friends, the Sandpoint Elks, Bing Crosby.”

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Aug. 11, 1916 — CHAUTAUQUA NEXT YEAR

The guarantee for a chautauqua next year just reached over the 400 mark, the number required to secure a six day chautauqua and be placed on that circuit. Many prefer a seven day program but that circuit calls for an additional 200 signatures on the guarantee, which were not forthcoming.

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MANY LIVES SAVED IN COMPANY A

Notes from Nogales, Ariz., July 26, 1916:

“Dear Friends, I thank you all in behalf of the snuff chewers of company A. There was sure a glad bunch when the snuff came in. Thank all of the senders for us.” Signed, Ted Dellinger

“If we hadn’t got the snuff we would have all deserted. Many thanks.” Signed, Don Stewart

“I got a box of snuff and it sure does lighten the Swedish parts in me.” Signed, Leo Muschott

“When the snuff came in I was on my death bed, but now I am up and around with my face full. I thank the senders for saving my life.” Signed, Oscar A. Kallgren

“War has been hell without snuss, but now all goes fine, and it was sure as welcome as whisky at an Irish wake.” Signed, Tony N. Kallgren

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PAVING PROCEEDING RAPIDLY

The concreting on Pine street will be done by the end of the week, when the street will be ready for the top treatment. It will be but a few days before district No. 6 around the high school will be ready for the concrete foundation.

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