Colburn School to stay open despite consolidation fears
Bonner County trustees held a special meeting with Colburn residents who opposed closing the school. They argued rural education aids balance and safety, while the administration cited cost per student and needed repairs totaling over 1500 dollars. Trustee Verhei voiced strong support for keeping Colburn open, citing heritage and community impact.
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Bonner County
Colburn
North Side
Farmin-Lincoln
Sandpoint
Sible
Morton
Wayne Likens
Farmin
Linco
Wington
Northside
V.A. Verhei
Brush
Verhel
Verhei
Vernon Allen
Venus
Abromeit Named Grand Marshal of July Fourth Parade
Al Abromeit longtime Lions Club member and former Sandpoint City Councilman will be the grand marshal for this year’s Fourth of July parade. The article notes his roles with the Lions Club since 1953, Beach Barbeque founder in 1959, Pastime Sport Shop tenure, and family details. It also references his statements on school closure votes and a legislative change, with a Cont. on Page Three note.
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al Abromeit
Sendpoint Lion’s Chase
Abromest
Debox
Semuipoint
Lion’s Club
Anniual Beach Beach
Lions Club
Sandport
Abromeit
Ab- Abromeit
Pastime Sport Shop
Sandpoint
Knights of Columbus
Atromeit
Jean
Jeana
Mary
Terrie
Kathleen
Albert
Allen
Atwood To Be At Convention
The Fraternal Order of Eagles hold a convention in town with Wilbur Atwood, Grand Aerie Representative from Boise. Atwood is a past president of the organization.
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Atwood
Order of Eagles
Town
Wilbur Atwood
Grand Aerie
Boise
Federal Building plans outline and bids begin
A Washington conference will explain construction rules for Sandpoint and Moscow federal buildings. Rep. James A. McClure says bids may start after July 15 under a new contract program. GSA invites attendees via Harald Broomell in Auburn Washington.
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Washington
D.C
Sandpoint Federal
Portland
James A. McClure
R-Idaho
Sandpoint
McClure
Harald Broomell
General Services Administration
Auburn
U. S. Highway 2
Division Avenue
Ontario Street
Moscow
McCure
4Th
Sth
Jefferson
Washington Streets
Dropping & Kelley
Edgar B. Jensen
Boise
Attorney’s and Marshall’s
GSA
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Marshall
Federal Building
Bellamy
Bartreld
Cy . McClure
Department of
Southside
Board of Directors
Southside Water and Sewer District
Wagon Bridge Inn
Alien Cochran
Ted Farman Berwen Kirking Terry Merem
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