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

May 20, 1971 – GIRLS’ STATERS

Girls’ State Tea was held Sunday at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church hall. Delegates are: Kristin Grorud, Kris Kotschevar, Sue Hanson, Sandpoint; Sheryl Best, Clark Fork; Lynda Skinner, Jeanne Skudler, Priest River. Alternates are: Carrie Anderson, Lynn LaMarche, Kit Kincaid, Sandpoint; Roxie Stender, Clark Fork; Diane Wah, Susan Brown, Priest River.

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NEWS FROM HOPE by Mrs. Marvin Stutzke

Mrs. Chuck (Tia) Warrer, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Milton Thompson, Jr., was honored at the Hope City hall with a miscellaneous shower. Guests from out of town were Mrs. Milton Thompson, Sr., Mrs. Ruby Warrer, Mrs. John Darling and Miss Elly Munson, all from Sandpoint. After the bride opened gifts, Mrs. Dale Anlin, Mrs. John Donovan, Mrs. Ron Powell and Mrs. Marvin Stutzke served refreshments.

Karen Holm, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Holm, entertained eight classmates May 7 with a slumber party. The girls enjoyed a treasure hunt and each girl was assigned a duty in preparing their dinner.

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LIKENS IS NEW SUPERINTENDENT

The Board of Trustees of Bonner County School District No. 82 announced that Dr. E. Wayne Likens will be the new Superintendent of Schools, officially assuming the position on July 1. Dr. Likens of St. Louis, Mo., received a BA degree from Northwest Nazarene College, Nampa, his masters from the University of Utah and his Doctorate from the U of I.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

May 20, 1921 – BACCALAUREATE SUNDAY

The baccalaureate sermon for the high school graduating class will be preached Sunday morning at the Presbyterian church by Rev. W.L. Livingston.

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NEWS FROM LACLEDE

Sunday the two Laclede baseball teams played Sagle. The boys’ score was 29 to 10 in favor of Laclede and the men’s 7 to 5 in favor of Sagle.

Clarence Nelson and wife are jazzing around a lot in their new Chevrolet. We wish them a good time.

Our depot has already been replaced with two boxcars. The depot agent seems to be highly flattered with his new situation.

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COSTLY HEARSE-AMBULANCE ARRIVES

B.W. Pugh, funeral director, has received a new $6300 Meteor two-tone grey motor hearse, a splendid machine adaptable for use as a hearse or an ambulance. The inside is finished with polished mahogany. The ambulance equipment includes an adjustable cot with pneumatic mattress and compensating spring, removable Pullman chairs upholstered in gray Spanish leather and a dome light with excellent illumination. The hearse equipment includes removable gray Pullman curtains and a large rack for flowers, level with the windows. The machine as a whole represents one of the finest adjuncts of the undertaking business to be found anywhere in the northwest.

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