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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Sept. 27, 1972 – CONDO DEL SOL DEVELOPS

Condo Del Sol now has more than 20 individuals in residence. An additional 48 units will be ready for occupancy next summer. Approximately $10,000 of sod have transformed the grounds around the first townhouses into a charming expanse and the main street, Iberian Way, will be curbed and paved by winter. The condo offices, now in a residential cluster, will move to the recreation building, which will also contain saunas, workout rooms and rooms for private parties for condominium owners and guests.

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FIRST PRESBYTERIAN WOMEN MEET

Mrs. Cornelius DeVries presided over the business meeting and potluck luncheon of the Presbyterian Women’s Association Monday. Mrs. Wayne Ebbett reported on the church fair booth, thanking members for their help. Mrs. Duane Hadley gave the treasurer’s report for the year to date and a report on the fair. Mrs. Lois Horsell, Mrs. Margaret Kalb and Mrs. Gertrude Racicot were appointed to go over the group’s by-laws and the giving to church missions. Mrs. Margaret Kalb, Mrs. Dallard Johnson and Mrs. Don Dundon will serve on the nominating committee for next year’s officers.

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LANG CALLED BY SELECTIVE SERVICE

Burnell N. Lang Jr., Kootenai, has been ordered by the local selective service board to report in Spokane on Oct. 10 for his armed forces physical examination. A senior at the U of I, he is majoring in biology. His parents are Mr. and Mrs. Burnell Lang Sr., Kootenai.

100 Years Ago

Northern Idaho News

Sept. 27, 1922 – HIGH SCHOOL NOTES

The over 300 pupils in high school have been busy electing class officers. Senior officers are: President, Victor Monahan; vice president, Willie Moody; secretary-treasurer, Mildred Stith; executive council representative, Dorothy MacLeod. Junior class officers are Claire Eddy; Marie Buss; Ruby Woodard and Francis McCann. Sophs elected Grace LaMoreaux; Lloyd Davis; Douglas Bopp and Frances Wendle.

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BEAR FOR THANKSGIVING

County Agent Fortner and H.F. Schedler of the Seed Potato Growers brought a half-grown black bear from the Cabinet section, which they intend to fatten for Thanksgiving. It was said they had captured the animal, but they refused to deny or confirm that and it is supposed they acquired it some less exciting way.

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DRIVERLESS FLIVVER SURPRISES DANCERS

When a Ford with no one at the helm shimmied through the door and onto the floor of Jack Blake’s country dance hall across the river from Sandpoint, at Saturday night’s barn dance, it created a commotion among the dancers filling the floor. One young man was bumped so hard he was taken to the City hospital, but no bones were broken and he was able to walk. Others suffered minor contusions. No one admitted to owning the car. It is supposed some one headed the car for the door on the inclined approach and released the brakes. The Lizzie escaped without a scratch.

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