Bonner County History - Feb. 27, 2022

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

Feb. 27, 1972 – THOUGHTFUL

Mrs. Dana Curtis’s home economics students at Sandpoint High put their culinary skills to a practical test last week, preparing a surprise going away party for Mrs. Curtis, who is taking a leave of absence for the birth of her second child. She also teaches some English classes, which gave her another party, as did the faculty. All the festivities took place the same day. Mrs. Curtis plans to be back in her classrooms in April.

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WINS FOOTBALL LETTER

Craig Lechner has been named one of 38 football letter winners at Black Hills State College, Spearfish, S.D. The Yellow Jackets must also meet certain grade requirements to qualify for a letter. The Sandpoint junior is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Lechner.

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SAFEWAY, MERWINS TOPPED TEAM ACTION

Safeway took the class A team event in the 22nd annual handicap bowling tournament at Sandpoint Bowling Lanes, beating out the Nieman’s Floral team by two points. Merwin’s Hardware was the top team in B play. Hud Nieman won the class A singles with 647 pins, and was credited with a pair of 600 series and a high single line of 279. Len Stangle, who takes care of the alleys and machines, rolled a 610 series during the doubles event. Safeway manager Bob Warwick rolled a 611 series in his team’s winning effort. The class A doubles event was captured by Dick Stangel and Bill Beyer. Jim Demers and Ralph Bloom captured the class B doubles. Nieman took class A all events, while Bob Linsday was the class B all event winner.

100 Years Ago

Pend d’Oreille Review

Feb. 27, 1922 – SCHEDLER REELECTED

The directors of the Bonner County Seed Potato Growers’ association last week elected officers for the coming year. They returned H.F. Schedler to the post of president and named D.G. Francis of Clarksfork first vice president and J.B. List of Selle vice president. C.F. Albee was reelected as secretary-treasurer.

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RUNAWAY TEAM SPILLS MILK CARGO

The team driven by I.L. Ramsey on his milk route ran away Wednesday, starting from First ave. between Main and Cedar, and taking the sleighload of milk cans and bottles south on First and across the long wagon bridge at breakneck speed. They upset the cargo near the Jack Black ranch south of town, shortly after which the team was stopped. Mr. Ramsey set out afoot after the team, returning with them after an hour’s trek over the snow. He says total damage will not exceed $10. The team was scared by the popping of the steam valve on an engine at the N.P. depot.

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NEWS FROM KOOTENAI

Bertha Price has been out of school with the grip.

A surprise party was given Mrs. Douglas Hibbard Wednesday evening. There were about 30 guests present and they presented Mrs. Hibbard with a nice remembrance of silverware.

The movie picture, “Kidnapped,” was presented at Four L hall to a crowded house as a school benefit.

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