Bonner County History - May 21, 2026

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 21, 1976 – SHS TOP HONORS 

Lisa Diehl and Lora Jasman are valedictorian and salutatorian, respectively, for the Sandpoint High School commencement exercises, to be held in the SHS gym June 2. Diehl has plans to attend Stanford University pursuing a degree in physical therapy, and Jasman wants to study dentistry at the University of Idaho and then Idaho State University.  

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RECITAL PLANNED 

These piano pupils of Ruth W. Adams will present their annual recital May 24 at First Baptist Church: Susan Love, John Krum, Cherry Fitzpatrick, Susan Fenton, Joanne Gunter, Christy Baker, Mona Heath, Mark Murray, Robin Duszynski, Donna Brenen, Mrs. Helen Thompson and Robin Krum. Mrs. James Fenton will give the message to parents. 

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DAVID GRADUATES FROM WHITWORTH 

Daryl David, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce David, 119 S. First, is one of 359 students graduating from Whitworth College in Spokane on May 16. David earned his degree is in Business Management. 

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FIRST SECURITY BANK GRAND OPENING

Everyone’s Invited to the Grand Opening of First Security Bank in Sandpoint, Saturday! Open House: 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Barbecue: 12:00 to 3:00 p.m.  Prizes, Refreshments, Exhibits and Souvenir Gifts. First Security Bank, 320 N. Fourth Ave.  

75 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

May 21, 1951 – AIR FORCE FURLOUGH 

Pfc. Richard Rauer arrived home Saturday to spend his leave with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Rauer of this city. He enlisted in the air force Jan. 2, receiving his basic training at Lackland AFB, San Antonio. He will report to Fort Dix, N.J. for combat training before transfer to the European theater.  

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LIVESTOCK CLUB MAKES ROPE HALTERS 

The Pack River Rangers 4-H club met at the Pack River schoolhouse May 4 to learn to make rope halters for their calves. Club members are Shirley Webster, president; Sammy Martin, vice president; Nancy Webster, secretary; Bonnie Strandy, reporter; Don Albertson; Carolyn Jacobson; Patsy Winterton; Barnard White; Leah White; Don Copley; Dale Copley; Frances Barney; Dwain Barney; Patricia Davis and Jeanette Barney. Lyle J. Martin is leader. 

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MANY ATTEND GARAGE OPENING 

Many people attended Saturday’s grand opening of Hubbard & Davis in their new garage location at Second and Pine. International home appliances were of chief interest to the women, while men inspected the new Hudson Hornet, a gray four-door sedan, and International farm machinery. Door prizes went to Mr. and Mrs. Grover Harris of Sagle, Miss Elizabeth Curtis, Donna Schedler, Mary Bower, Maude Miller, Jack Hickey, Mrs. Carl Tifft, James E. Carey, Mrs. Allan Critchell, all of Sandpoint, Mrs. Paul Sherbahn, R.C. Ames and Arvin White.

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