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

Nov. 24, 1969 – ANNOUNCE ENGAGEMENT

Mr. and Mrs. Merle E. Ames of Dover announce the engagement of their daughter, Carol Ann, to Charles Bean, son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Bean of Twin Falls. Miss Ames is a graduate of Sacred Heart School of Nursing in Spokane. Mr. Bean is a graduate of the College of Southern Idaho. Both are presently attending Idaho State University at Pocatello. The wedding will take place in March.

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LIONS REMIND OF TOYS FOR TOTS

Vern Stolz, chairman of Sandpoint Lions Club’s “Toys for Tots” program reminds residents that it is now time to bring good, usable and repairable toys to the Sandpoint fire station. The items will be made ready by club members and other volunteers for those in need at Christmas. Stolz said dolls are especially needed now, as “it takes these young ladies a little time to get new hairdos and to make up their minds just what to wear.”

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SNOW FAILS TO HALT TRACK WORK

Greeted by the season’s first snowfall, workers under the direction of Head Track Coach Jerry Myers nevertheless braved the elements to haul gravel and cinders to the Sandpoint High School track last Sunday. They worked from 7 a.m. until well into the afternoon depositing the material for the pole vault and long jump runways and the quarter-mile track. Dump trucks and loader were donated by the City of Sandpoint for the day.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Nov. 24, 1919 – MARCHED WITH SHERMAN

Garner Aldrich, a civil war veteran and a soldier with Sherman’s army in its historic march to the sea, died Sunday at his home, 421 Lake. He is survived by his widow and four daughters, including Mrs. C.H. Hawley of Sandpoint.

Mr. Aldrich was prominent in G.A.R. circles. A charter member of the local U.S. Grant post, he gave it its name. He was a good citizen, held in high respect by a large circle of friends.

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FILM STARS JOIN H.C.L; PRICES SHOOT UP

Jack Gardner’s contract with Paramount Films expires Dec. 6 and the new schedule will see stiff price advances. Roscoe Arbuckle, who last year slipped on banana peels for $7.50 now wants $20 a film; D.W. Griffith won’t “high brow” for less than $50 while last year he got $20; Bill Hart, who used to shoot from the hip at $30, now will not please audiences for less than $40, and Elsie Ferguson won’t show her latest gowns for less than $25 when she used to charge $17.50.

In accord with the High Cost of Living exacted by the film stars, Gardner announces an advance in prices at the Gem beginning next Sunday.

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AMERICAN LEGION TAKES IN LADY

At a recent American Legion meeting, Miss Lillian Hallgren was made a member, in honor of her services in France for the Red Cross.

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