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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

July 9, 1969 — WINS SEWING MACHINE

Sharon Stutzke, an Idaho First National Bank employee, won a Riccar sewing machine valued at $99.95, according to Earl Wyatt at Nelson’s TV.

Miss Stutzke was the person coming nearest to guessing the sewing machine’s serial number and won it, along with a portable carrying case. Miss Stutzke was all set to buy a machine when she received this one. She took it home and began her sewing project the same night. •••

HOSS RECEIVED PHARMACY DEGREE

Robert Hoss, former Hope resident, son of Mr. and Mrs. James Hoss of Seattle, and grandson of Mrs. Daisy Hoss of Sandpoint, received a bachelor of science in pharmacy at the Field House auditorium in Missoula, Mont. June 15.

Hoss completed eight years at the Hope Grade School, two years of high school in Clark Fork and graduated from high school in Libby, Mont. He is now doing his internship in Reno, Nev.

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NEW FIRE TRUCK

Bob Lyons, Phil Bradetich and Gene Reed arrived in Sandpoint last week with a “new” fire truck for Northside Fire Assn. The fire district purchased the truck for $2,500 from Shoshone County, the first professionally constructed piece of equipment for the association. It cost Shoshone County $35,000 new a few years ago.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

July 9, 1919 — CITY BREVITIES

Because many men registered for service in other places than Sandpoint, the committee for the July 11 celebration fears some might have been overlooked. If anyone knows of any member of the army, navy, marines or student army training corps who has not been sent an invitation, kindly notify E.M. Brower.

George D. Stith, 1208 Lake, Sandpoint’s iceman for a good many seasons, suffered an acute attack of heart trouble Sunday and for a short time was in a precarious condition. Dr. Anderson diagnosed the case as neuralgia of the heart, but said this morning Mr. Stith is much improved and can return to his normal activity.

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THE DAY WE HAVE LONG AWAITED

Bonner County’s Victory Celebration for Our Boys is July 11.The Program starts off with a big Parade from 10:30 to 11:30, with the Spokane 28-piece band and two other bands. 11:30 to 12 is the Welcome Address, by Hon. John Flynn; 12 to 1 p.m., the Banquet for the “boys”; 1 to 2, Auto Sight-Seeing for the boys; 2 to 4:30, Base Ball and Water Sports; 5 to 6:30, Boxing and other sports; 6:30 to 7:30, Band Concert; 7:30 to 8, Indian Pow Wow and Sports; 8 to 9:30, Mardi Gras and Confetti Battle; 9:30 to 11, Pantages Vaudeville; Dancing all day and all night.

Boys, wear your uniforms--come early--stay late. If you hate a good time, come anyway.

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