Bonner County History - March 3, 2024
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Bonner County Historical
Society and Museum
611 S. Ella Ave., Sandpoint, Idaho, 83864
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50 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 3, 1974 – ENGAGEMENT TOLD
Mr. and Mrs. Bill Brockus, Rte. 2, Sandpoint, announce the engagement and forthcoming marriage of their daughter, Valerie, to Randy Allen, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Allen, Rte. 1, Sandpoint. Miss Brockus and Mr. Allen, both SHS graduates, attend North Idaho Junior College. Mr. Allen works part-time for Pack River Lumber Co. A May 18 wedding at First Lutheran Church is planned.
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BOMB TEAM FLOWN IN FOR DISPOSAL
A team of demolition experts was flown in from Salt Lake City to handle what Sheriff Bob Wilcox called “an explosive situation.” When F.M. Shull of Lightning Creek reported that he found dynamite in an old cabin near the Clark Fork Ranger Station, George Hicks and sheriff’s deputy George Woods investigated, finding the dynamite in a bad state of deterioration. The three-man demolition team was taken Friday to the site on the southwest side of Antelope Mountain, where they carried each stick outside and soaked it with acetone to neutralize the explosive charge. The sticks were then burned. Deputy Woods said the shack contained about 600 lbs. of sodium nitrate and two cases of 75 percent dynamite, roughly equal to 1,200 sticks of the more common 40 percent dynamite. It is thought the dynamite was left in the shed when mining operations in the area ceased. Antelope Mtn. was one of the first areas settled in North Idaho, and the mines in that area had a reputation for putting out high-grade silver ore.
75 Years Ago
Sandpoint News-Bulletin
March 3, 1949 – BIRTHS
To Mr. and Mrs. Lornie Wilkes, Sagle, Feb. 23, a daughter. To Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Heath, city, Feb. 24, a son. To Mr. and Mrs. James Wood, Feb. 27, a son.
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RACICOT WANTS TAPE RETURNED PRONTO
Superintendent W.C. Racicot of the city water department requests the return of the city’s flexible steel sewer tape which was loaned several months ago in good faith and has not been returned. “We need the tape badly right now,” Racicot declared. “We will appreciate its immediate return.”
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FORM SELLE 4-H STOCK CLUB
The Selle 4-H Livestock club met at the Ed Lovec home Feb. 25 to organize. The 13 members enrolled are Gary Lovec, Frances Beauchamp, Shirlee Lovec, Janet Beauchamp, Darlene Lovec, Wayne Lovec, Anita Beauchamp, Bea Koehler, Larry Thomas, Carol Lockwood, Beulah Brockway, Ann Delducco and Shirley Carter. Joe Beauchamp is leader and Ed Lovec is assistant leader.
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WHITEFISH FEED TO CELEBRATE 45TH
The F.O.E. will gather at the Eagles Lodge on Thursday to honor the 45th anniversary of the Sandpoint Aerie. A large class of candidates will be initiated. Smoked whitefish will be featured in the lunch following the program.
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