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

Apr. 30, 1970 – MUNGER IN VIETNAM

Navy Petty Officer third class Dennis N. Munger, of Route 1, Sandpoint, is now serving at Naval Air Facility, Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam.

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NEW DDD PROCEDURE STARTS SUNDAY

Dialing the digit “1” first will be all there is to placing direct distance dialed calls for all area General Telephone customers starting Sunday. Each subscriber will receive a new number plate for their phones; the old system is gone forever when the new Coeur d’Alene toll center is activated. You no longer need to go through the operator to reach others on your party line. Just dial “9” and the number of the party you wish to reach. A busy tone will tell you the phone is ringing; hang up and wait until the other party has answered. Another new feature: by dialing “117,” you hear a recording of the correct time.

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COUNTY STUDENTS WIN AWARDS AT UI

Five Bonner County students at the University of Idaho have received special awards: Jennifer Wah, Priest River, earned a Mortar Board for earning the highest grades in her freshman year; John Abromeit, Sandpoint, was named to Intercollegiate Knights, national sophomore men’s service honorary; Jackie Cox ,Sandpoint, was named to Spurs, national sophomore women’s honorary; the WRA Outstanding Senior Award went to Claudia Hawkins, Hope, while Sharon Taccogna of Sandpoint won honorable mention.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Apr. 30, 1920 – LEGION WOMEN ORGANIZE

Mrs. M.L. Bruce was elected chairman of the temporary society of Women of the American Legion, the auxiliary of the local legion post, at its first meeting Wednesday in the legion rooms. Mrs. Sidney Smith is vice chairman, Mrs. Earl L. Shutz, secretary and Mrs. J.P. Matthienson, treasurer. The auxiliary was not permanently organized, pending the arrival of a charter.

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MUST CARRY LICENSE

Deputy Game Warden Heathershaw got notice from the state fish and game department that fishermen and hunters must have their license cards with them. It will be no excuse this season when the fisherman or hunter says his license is at home. License, gun or rod must go together.

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CITY BREVITIES

The girls of the T.B.B. club Tuesday evening gave a towel shower for Mrs. Arthur Button, nee Bee Duff, at the home of Mrs. O.R. Sundin (420 N. Second avenue) [Ed. Note: In 2020, the site of Creekside Health Center]. The towels were sewed during the evening and delightful refreshments were served at 10:30.

Mr. and Mrs. Ned Borman, recent arrivals from Montana, have purchased the Oscar Husby place at (426) south Florence avenue.

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