From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Dec. 11, 1968 — BIG AFFIRMATIVE VOTE

City officials are moving forward quickly with plans for construction of a new span across Sand creek, at Bridge Street, following a 400 to 88 vote in favor of bridge bonds. Particulars concerning the new bridge will not be forthcoming for a few days.

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MOOSE COW WITH TWIN CALVES

A cow moose, with twin calves has been observed in the Sandpoint Ranger District. The family may be seen if one drives approximately four miles toward 20 Mile peak, and watches near the road’s first switchback.

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MATTSON-BURNHAM WEDDING

Roberta Ann Mattson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Mattson, was united in marriage to Terry Hale Burnham, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Watts, Nov. 23 at United Methodist Church. Rev. Rarden performed the double-ring ceremony. A reception followed at the home of the groom’s grandmother, Mrs. Margaret Miller, 215 S. 2nd. A beautifully decorated three-tiered cake was served by the groom’s aunt, Mrs. Myron Watts, Jr. who had baked it.

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KRAMER’S BOOK ON TOP TEN LIST

Jerry Kramer’s book, “Instant Replay,” the story of a Green Bay Packer, has hit the Best Seller’s List this week. His book is reportedly selling at the rate of 1300 copies per day.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Dec. 11, 1918 ­ FORM CIVIC CLUB

At a meeting Saturday, the Woman’s Civic club was organized. Mrs. L. B. Brooks was selected for president. She asked to serve in a less responsible position, but her objections were overruled and the following list of officers was elected: President - Mrs. L.B. Brooks; Vice president - Mrs. Myrvin Davis; Secretary - Mrs. M.L. Bruce; Treasurer - Mrs. George R. Barker.

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NO CAUSE FOR ALARM OVER “FLU”

There is no cause for alarm over the “flu” situation as I think we have it well in hand. We have had but four new cases in the last twenty-four hours. The new cases are much lighter and fatalities have been absent for weeks.

If you have been exposed to the “flu” do not mingle with crowds for four days as I believe an individual can spread contagion for minutes, possibly hours, before they develop the chill and fever and if those exposed will consider themselves a source of infection for four days after exposure and govern themselves as such, we will soon be “The Flueless City.”

I recommend that churches do not hold Sunday school and have but one Sunday service to which children in attendance must be accompanied by and sit with a parent.

Yours to make Sandpoint “The Flueless City.” Floyd Wendle, M.D., County Health Officer.

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