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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

April 20, 1973 – BIRTHS

April 10 – Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elliot, Sandpoint, girl, 6 lb. 13½ oz.; April 11 – Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Maberry, Colburn, boy, 7 lb. 6 oz.; April 11 - Mr. and Mrs. Scott Thompson, Sandpoint, boy, 8 lb. ½ oz.; April 12 – Mr. and Mrs. David Smith, Sandpoint, boy, 6 lb. 13 oz.

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SCHOOL BOARD OKS FARMIN PLANS

At a special meeting with architects, Bonner County School District trustees unanimously approved preliminary floor plans for the new 18 classroom addition to Farmin school. Labeled “Farmin Extension West,” the plans add another 308 feet to the west. The existing plant is 367 feet.

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CHRISTIAN BOOK STORE MEETS NEED

“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it. Psalm 118:24.” This Bible verse is daily bread for Rosemary Raynor, proprietor of the Agape Christian Book Store, located at 407 Oak St. facing the IGA parking lot. After Mrs. Raynor, a Sandpoint resident since 1962, was healed of a severe back injury last year, she felt inspired to open a Christian bookstore to meet the needs of the community. When the bookstore became a reality in December, 1972, it was opened with only 50 books, but now has a good and growing variety. The bookstore was named from the word “Agape,” a Greek word used in the New Testament meaning “the perfect, divine love of God.” The Agape Christian Book Store is open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. six days a week.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

April 20, 1948 – HONOR MISS HERNVALL

Courthouse attaches had a party Friday for Miss Ruth Hernvall [later Mrs. William T. McBurney], secretary to Prosecuting Attorney R.E. McFarland and Probate Judge Joy P. Harris. She is leaving for Arizona to join her father, who is now there for his health. She had held the position for several years.

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C OF C TO LIST ROOMS FOR TOURISTS

Rooms in private homes which will be available for rental to tourist visitors this season when commercial facilities are filled, should be listed with the Sandpoint Chamber of Commerce, it was announced this week. The chamber is also anxious to list rooms where board is available, and summer cottages for rent by the month or season.

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ODEN-SUNNYSIDE NEWS

Oden Grange members who are willing to donate time to help paint the movable fixtures, please meet in the Community hall Tuesday and Wednesday. Bring a covered dish lunch.

Oden and Kootenai Grange members remember the father and son banquet Friday at 8 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from Mrs. Van Rossum and Mrs. Perry Larkin.

Busy Bees will meet Thursday at the home of Mrs. Paul Neal.

For more information, visit the museum online at bonnercountyhistory.org.