Bonner County History - May 29, 2022
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
May 29, 1972 – DUFORT NEWS
Mrs. Glen Judge is the new registrar for the Dam Precinct, replacing George Johnson, who has been registrar for so many years. All those from Round Lake west to the river, and from Jasman’s to Bob McCabe’s home on Fish Hatchery Road are in this precinct. A wife may register for her husband or the husband for the wife, but others must each register in person.
A large crowd attending Southside School’s talent show enjoyed tumbling acts and music. A skit of Jim Stoicheff, “This is Your Life,” was greatly enjoyed.
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SANDPOINT IN ARMED FORCES DAY PARADE
Sandpoint was well represented in Spokane’s Armed Forces Day Parade as part of the Lilac Festival. The SHS Marching Band, decked out in Bavarian uniforms, led the local group, followed by the Ponderettes dazzling the crowds with their precision drills and bright outfits, and finally, the Sandpoint Float Association’s entry based on the Wizard of Oz, “Heart of the Emerald Empire.” Atop the float were Peggy Kirk, Miss Sandpoint; princesses Sigrid Thompson and Lyn Balch; and Jaye Pietsch as the Cowardly Lion.
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AIRMAN PROMOTED
Robin D. Olmstead, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Olmstead, Rt.1, Sandpoint, a 1971 SHS graduate, was promoted to airman first class in the U.S. Air Force. A duplicating specialist at March AFB, Calif., Airman Olmstead is a member of the Strategic Air Command.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
May 29, 1922 – WANT VETERANS OUT
Post Commander Al Dale of the local American legion post has issued a call for all ex-service men, whether legionnaires or not, to report in uniform to the G.A.R. hall at 9:30 o’clock Tuesday morning to participate in the Memorial day parade and exercises.
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SENIORS RECEIVE DIPLOMAS TONIGHT
Today marks the close of the school year and the event is being observed with exercises in both the high school and the grades. The annual senior ball took place at the Liberty theater last evening and was an unusual success as a social event. At 2 o’clock this afternoon, the high school seniors gave their annual class day program, the numbers of which were as follows: Music by the High School Orchestra; President’s Address by Fred Ekholm; Salutatory by Edith Kramer; Class History by Merna Bliss; Class Poem by Olga Hamilton; Class Prophecy by Grace Wakeham; Class Will by Herbert Shook; Valedictory by Pauline McMillan; and the Class Song by the High School Orchestra. At 8:15 o’clock this evening the commencement program will be given at the Liberty theater with Supt. O.C. Pratt of Spokane to give the commencement address.
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SELL FULLER BRUSHES!
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