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From the archives of the

Bonner County History Museum

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

208-263-2344

50 Years Ago

Sandpoint News-Bulletin

Dec. 29, 1969 – SCHOOL BREAK-IN

A break-in was reported at Kootenai School. Windows in the girl’s restroom and the office were broken to gain entry. An undetermined sum of money and a sanitary dispenser were taken.

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GRORUDS’ FIRST SANDPOINT CHRISTMAS

Rev. and Mrs. Orville Grorud, Scott, Kathryn, Kristin and Alison spent their first Christmas in Sandpoint this year. Pastor Grorud was installed as the pastor of First Lutheran Church on Sept. 14. The family moved here from Conrad, Mont.

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SOUTHSIDE SCHOOL NOTES

Southside School held its Christmas program in the Sagle gym with all 8th graders participating. At the close of the program, Mr. Stoicheff played Santa Claus to Mrs. Kellogg, presenting her with a gift to show our appreciation for six years of teaching at Southside. Miss Sherry Thompson of Sandpoint will replace Mrs. Kellogg. Then who should enter but Santa Claus himself to pass out treats and listen to many requests for Christmas.

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SNOW PARKERS FACE FINES

Sandpoint Police Judge Kenneth Hackworth warns city residents that failure to remove parked vehicles from streets after snow has fallen can cost them a $10 fine, plus a bunch more. Vehicles impeding snow removal will be towed at owners’ expense, impounded, and held until the owner personally appears in police court.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Dec. 29, 1919 – CHRISTMAS BUYING HEAVY

Local merchants are wearing the smile that won’t come off. Why not? – with Christmas sales way above normal in practically every store. One merchant, whose smile was a bit broader than the rest, said his sales the first three weeks of the month were $2000 ahead of the same period last year. Evidently, Sandpoint is getting her share of post-war prosperity and resulting liberal spending.

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MASS MEETING CONCERNING SANITARIUM

Dr. F.G. Wendle, Commercial club president, has called a public meeting tonight at city hall to discuss the tuberculosis sanitarium proposition. Dr. Wendle feels that if the citizens raise $5000 toward the purchase of the site at Sunnyside, the state board will entertain the proposition.

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SYRINGA GIRLS ENTERTAIN KIDDIES

The girls of the Syringa club, Y.W.C.A., of whom Lillian Groves is now president, had a Christmas tree at Red Cross headquarters, inviting 15 or 20 tots who might not otherwise have had a merry Christmas. Ice cream and cake was served, through the generosity of Mr. and Mrs. Guy Helphrey, and there were candy canes and fruit for the little folks, who enjoyed games and listening to stories. The girls may certainly consider their first philanthropic work a success.

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