Bonner County History - May 19, 2016

Brought to you by the

Bonner County Historical

Society and Museum

611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

and Sandpoint Bee

May 19, 1976 — LIBRARIAN RETIRES 

Regina Mosher, who has worked in the Sandpoint Library since May, 1956, was honored for her 20 years of service at a retirement party at the library. A message of congratulations was received from the state librarian, as well as a book (what else?) from the staff, and an engraved silver tray from the board.  

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MEAL PROGRAM IN CLARK FORK 

The Clark Fork AARP will sponsor a Federal Nutrition Program for senior citizens 55 or over. Hot meals will be served once a week starting June 4. The cost will be $0.75. Meals will be at noon at the Methodist Fellowship Hall. Transportation is available on request. Meals will be delivered to those shut-ins unable to attend in person.  

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BIRTHS 

May 18: To Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Wood, Sandpoint, 9 lb. 4 oz. girl.  May 19: To Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gunter, Sagle, 8 lb. 9 oz. boy.  

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HULQUISTS CELEBRATE 65 YEARS 

Art and Nellie Hulquist of Jewel Lake were the guests of honor at an “open house” at the Ruth Stockdale home Saturday to celebrate their 65th wedding anniversary. All the Hulquist children were in attendance: Carl, Ruth, Tootie [Catherine], Harry and Helen. The Hulquists have 17 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

May 19, 1951 — H.S. COMMENCEMENT SET 

One hundred five Sandpoint high school seniors are scheduled to receive their diplomas at commencement exercises scheduled for Monday, May 21 at 8:15 p.m. at the high school auditorium.  

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CHEST IS COMPLETED! 

The SHS Junior Red Cross group completed their school chest after two years’ work supervised by Mrs. Vivian Hupp. Members are Shayne Fowler, Ed Crockett, Wayne Rogers, Dale Gegner, Carl Miller, Marilyn Cox, Geri Phillips, Dorothy Warren, Loyce Hall, Elberta Pennington, Shirley Anderson, Shirley Bates (president), Marilla Wilson, Christine Weisz, Mary Lou Ferraro, Pearl Stutzke and Bernice South.  

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STEPHANI HARRIS HAS BIRTHDAY 

Stephani Ann Harris, daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Dale Harris, celebrated her sixth birthday Saturday with a party at home. After outdoor games, guests enjoyed birthday cake, ice cream and koolaide. Present were Corry McFarland, Carolyn Evans, Cheryl Hoover, Diane Gray, Linda Miller, Meri Alyce Brown, Judith Schedler and the honored guest.  

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BOY BREAKS ARM 

Steven Tillberg, 9, son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul Tillberg, Lake and Richland, fell while playing in a barn at the home place Friday and fractured his left forearm. Treatment was given at the North Idaho clinic and the youngster was returned to his home.

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