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50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

May 19, 1974 – EASTERN STAR MEETS

The first regular meeting for the new officers of Martha Chapter No. 34, Order of the Eastern Star, was held May 13 in the Masonic Temple. Worthy Matron Elsie Danielson welcomed all. Blanche Senft, past grand matron, was accorded grand honors. Gerry Berkey, grand representative to Washington in Idaho, and committeemen Beva Giles and Eunice Parks were introduced. Lawanna Olson reported on the dinner for the Scottish Rite Masons, moving that some of the proceeds be set aside toward a new dishwasher. The honor of being the oldest mother present went to Margaret Hunter; the youngest, to Gerry Berkey; grandmother with the newest grandchild, Violet Ballou. Martha Ramsey and Mary Moran served refreshments. 

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BGH AUXILIARY SPRING MEETING

At the BGH Auxiliary’s spring general meeting, Mrs. James [Evelyn] Breinich was awarded the first 500-hour pin ever earned in the group. Mrs. Don [Susan] Diehl, outgoing president, presented the pin. New officers were installed: Mrs. Jack Boothe, president; Mrs. E.F. [Evalyn] McIntire, vice; Mrs. W.L. Langstrom, secretary; and Mrs. R.I. Maple, treasurer.  A complete surprise to Mrs. Diehl was the rising vote of appreciation by members for 18 months of dedication to the Auxiliary in its “growing pains,” when it grew from a nucleus of under 10 to 80 trained and placed volunteers. Mrs. Diehl also supervised a complete reorganization of the Auxiliary, staffing, and establishing the Gift Shop.  

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

May 19, 1949 – GRADUATE FROM FARRAGUT

Among this spring’s graduates from Farragut Technical college are Roy V. Zinter, refrigeration course, and Robert Dunn, electrical course. Zinter is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Zinter, Sandpoint. Dunn is the son of Mrs. Grace Dunn, Kootenai. 

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DOUBLE SILVER WEDDING PARTY

An event of interest to their many friends was the observance of the silver wedding anniversaries of two sisters and two brothers, Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd A. [Ida] Surby and Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. [Selma] Surby of this city May 8 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Leigh Shadel of Colburn, son-in-law and daughter of the Roy Surbys. The Lloyd Surbys married May 8, 1924 at Coeur d’Alene. The Roy Surbys were married in Sandpoint May 10, 1924 by the Rev. A.S. Running. 

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COWBOY PARTY MARKS SEVENTH BIRTHDAY

Mr. and Mrs. Dick Senft entertained on May 11 in honor of their nephew, Gary TeSelle’s seventh birthday. After playing cowboy at the rodeo grounds all afternoon, a picnic supper was served, followed by a marshmallow roast topped off with a beautiful birthday cake and ice cream. Guests were Douglas Bandelin, Hailey King, Donald Chandler, Larry and Marvin Eng, Timmy and Terry McGhee, Douglas Foth, Danny Selle, George Pentland, Danny Deshon, Wayne Olson and the honored guest. 

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