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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

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

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Feb .5, 1967 — NEW AGENT ARRIVES

Jim Benson arrived Saturday from Ethridge, Tenn., to take up residence at the Sandpoint Experimental Station of the University of Idaho.

Benson is a research associate who graduated from the University of Tennessee. He takes the place of Lee Seitz and Tom Brackney, who both transferred from the post last year.

Benson came in with his wife Betty and young son Tim, age 2½ years. The rain at the time made him feel at home because January and February are the rainy months in his home state.

The Bensons arrived with their furniture in a rental truck with the family car towed behind. They are presently “rattling around” in the large house at the experiment station.

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TWO RECEIVE APPOINTMENTS

Two prominent Bonner County livestock ranchers have been named to Idaho state government commissions by Gov. Don Samuelson.

Howard Thomason of the Selle district was named to a six-year term on the Idaho State Highway Commission.

Robert Bandy, Hoodoo Valley, was named to the Idaho State Water Commission. This board is the policy-making agency charged with the development and control of state waters.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Feb.5, 1917 — THIRTY FORDS ORDERED

W.E. Jaeger, the Ford agent for Bonner county, states that he has ordered 30 Fords for delivery this spring and most of these cars are sold now.

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I.W.W. WOODS CREW QUITS

The first action taken by the I.W.Ws since the start of their organization here last fall occurred yesterday when almost 100 men walked out at the Carlson camp, claiming too long working hours and bad food and camp accommodations. The men at the camp were being paid $3 a day and were charged 90 cents per day for board.

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STATE DIVISION IS SHAPING UP

North Idaho statehood is taking concrete form. The move has gone so far as to determine the southern border of the proposed state. Statistics show the area included has paid $5 into the Idaho treasury for every $2 received in appropriations. Sentiment in Boise is strong against the division, as the capital would likely be moved to Pocatello.

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JACK ADAMS IS NEW FIRE CHIEF

Today ended the 30-day notice served upon Fire Chief Fitzgerald that he was to be removed from office, and he is moving to an Oak street residence near the S.I. depot. Jack Adams, late candidate for county sheriff, was named by Mayor Himes as his successor and today takes up his new duties as chief of the fire department.

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