Bonner County History - Nov. 1, 2022
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Bonner County Historical
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611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
Nov. 1, 1972 – AERIE GIVES AWARDS
The Sandpoint Aerie of the Fraternal Order of Eagles passed out community awards Friday after a chicken dinner. Chief Deputy Sheriff Dave Hare and assistant Sandpoint Police Chief Willard Piehl were given “Reverence For Law” awards. Ozzie Vallieres received the ”Home Town Builder” award for his work in scouting. Mrs. Ed (Lucille) Simonson, who served 25 years as drill team captain, was named the outstanding auxiliary member. The Outstanding Eagle is Keith Booth. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Wilson received the Mr. and Mrs. Eagle award for their efforts on behalf of the successful state convention held here. Youth ideal awards went to Chuck Schoonover, Page Carter and Sandy Lund, all of the Sandpoint TORCH club.
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TEXACO FEATURES SCHWEITZER MODEL
Hal Riese has the only alpine-appearing Texaco service station in the west at 415 Cedar Street [Note: In 2022, the Cedar Street Hotel and Suites]. After taking over the station from Beaner Johnson several years ago, Riese turned part of the existing building into an A-frame. Well-known artist Russ Kotschevar then created the station’s crowning decoration, a fiberglass topographical replica of the Schweitzer and Colburn basins, including all the draws and slopes of the mountain area, even the small lake at the top of Colburn basin. The replica was put together over forms in the loft of Sandpoint Marina, and after raising it into position, Kotschevar went up the ladder to apply the finishing touches.
100 Years Ago
Pend d’Oreille Review
Nov. 1, 1922 – NEWS FROM SAGLE
Potato digging is nearly finished in this locality. The yield and quality are good.
Patrons of the 16-F telephone line united this week in putting the line in first-class shape.
The Boy Scouts of Sagle troop 9 gave a reception to honor Mr. Dayton, who has been moved higher up in scout work. Dr. Cornwall will take his place. Arthur and Harold Taylor and Kenneth and Donald Reed passed the second class test at that time.
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NEWS FROM THE PENINSULA
Quite an interesting spelling match took place last Friday between the Glengary and Newman schools. Ruth Melvin of Newman school, a fifth grade pupil, won the honors by spelling down both schools.
The Misses Alice Ratcliff, Lillian Ricard and Virginia North, pupils in the Sandpoint high school, are spending the week with home folks.
The school children are enjoying a vacation, this being (teachers’) institute week.
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NEWS FROM KOOTENAI
Mrs. J. Laer is still in the City hospital recovering from the injuries received when their car turned over near the Kootenai yards.
Several Kootenai people attended the basket social given by the Sons of Norway in Sandpoint.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Blair spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. D. Cherry of Sandpoint.
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