VFW State Convention Opens in Sandpoint With Events
The Fortieth Annual VFW State Convention began in Sandpoint with a joint opening at the Panida Theater. Local officials welcomed the delegates as Arnold Howard and Dalene Winchester were introduced. Activities included a 1:30 p.m. gavel session at the Elks Club, a Gold Star Mother luncheon, Schweitzer Basin tour, and multiple social events. About 350 to 400 attendees out of 6,500 statewide members were present with 58 posts represented.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars
Sandpoint
Panida
V.F.W
Vfe.w
Norman’ Bolstad
Peggy Clark
Floyd Gray
George Elliot
Bonner County
Bob " Wilcox
Chamber of Commerce
Bud Moon
Elks Club
al Parsons
Arnold Howard
Dalene
Bill Will
Will
Meers
Moon to Seek State Senate Seat in District 1
L G Bud Moon of Bonner County announces candidacy for State Senate District 1 seat held by Jim Stoicheff. A World War I veteran and longtime Bonner County resident, Moon ran the Moon Funeral Chapel and serves in regional business groups. He cites North Idaho progress, local schools, and economic development as core priorities.
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L. G
Bud"’Moon
Bonner County
Jim Stoicheff
Bonner
Boundary
Bud Moon
Southwest Pacific
Bud
Moon Funeral Chapel
Westwood
Sandpoint
North Kaho
North Idaho
Bonner ‘County
Legisland
Circus Comes to Sandpoint This Sunday
The De Wayne Bros Circus arrives in Sandpoint this Sunday for two shows at 2:00 and 4:30 p.m. under Panhandle Shrine Club auspices. Proceeds aid Shrine Club projects at the old Farmin School grounds ticket sales start before June and at the grounds on circus day.
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de Wayne Bros. Circus
Panhandle Shrine Club
Shrine Club
Pend Oreille Flood Threat Worsens Across Region
The Pend Oreille River and Lake Pend Oreille swelled with rising flood levels threatening northern Idaho and northeastern Washington. About 10 summer homes on the river flood plain reported water intrusion while debris endangered boaters on the lake. River at 52.3 feet and lake at 64.9 feet exceeded flood levels.
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Pend Oreille
Idaho
Washington
Army Corps of Engineers
National Weather Service
Spokane
Hatch Act To Stand In Idaho Says Gov Andrus
Idaho will continue to apply the Hatch Act as interpreted by federal authorities. Governor Cecil D. Andrus confirms the act remains binding on state employees, urging those involved in politics to seek AG guidance for interpretations of Hatch Act provisions.
Legion Gives Special Award To Daily Bee
The Sandpoint Daily Bee received the American Le award for active promotion of veterans and community affairs. William D. Martin of Post 15 presented the honor on May 31.
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Legion
Daily Bee
Sandpoint Daily Bee
William D. Martin
Bicycle Pedestrian Lane Plan For Long Bridge Discussion
The Committee for Bicycle Pedestrian Safety will hold its first meeting Monday June 12 at the Panida Theater from 6 30 to discuss forming a steering committee to pursue a bicycle pedestrian lane across the Long Bridge. Local enthusiasts seek similar legislation as Washington Oregon to allow traffic on major routes. The group cites rising bicycle use, ecological concerns and safety accidents on streets and highways, urging participation.
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Committee For
Panida” ‘Theater
Long ‘Bridge
Washington
Oregon
Sandpoint
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the Elks
V.F.W. Auxiliary
Bud-Moon-Will
Circus
Hatch
Bicycle Group
Bridge ‘Lane
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