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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1971
Page
1
A list names many local boys and girls helping with the Cari 22 County Sun subscription campaign. Workers pledge to spend their earnings and urge the public to contact the Sun for assigned canvassers who may visit or be reached by phone.
The legislature adjourned its regular session after approving a reapportionment plan revising two congressional districts and 35 Idaho Senate districts. Sen Reed Budge returned to Colorado Springs and was named to the Western Conference Council of State Governors and serves on the Highways Transportation Committee.
The VFW Post and Auxiliary sponsor a Lite A Bike safety program on Saturday April 17 at 10 am in Soda Springs behind City Hall ball park Grace behind the L D S Church Bancroft at City Hall. A policeman will inspect each bike and reflector tape will be applied. Parents are urged to bring children to the three locations for safety checks.
Dates for the Miss Caribou Pageant have been set for May 15 at the Soda Springs High School Auditorium. Sponsored annually by the three Lions Clubs Soda Springs Bancroft and Grace, the event is chaired by Darrell McLain of Bancroft with Marvin Nungesser Grace Michael Leavitt Soda Springs and Grant Lau Soda Springs serving on the committee. Mrs Ray Wilker and Mrs Russell Rich of Grace are the two judges. Names of contestants have not yet been released.
The 1971 National Hospital Week highlights how hospitals care for people and educate the public about health care. The theme Your Hospital Cares but who loves a hospital emphasizes that hospitals serve community needs even though people prefer to avoid illness.
The Idaho Federation of Women’s Clubs First District holds its 68th annual convention at Thirkill Elementary School in Boise Springs this April. Soda Springs Woman’s Service Club hosts. Mrs. Lynn Barnes chairs with about 100 members attending. Events open with registration and breakfast at 8:00 a.m., session at 9:00, luncheon at noon at Trail Cafe. Mrs. Lee Pratt of Aberdeen presides. speakers include Mrs. Marjorie Vogel of Boise and J. Em Jey of Bancroft.
Milton G Klein M S W director of Individual Services at Gateway Mental Health Center offers Friday appointments at Caribou Memorial Hospital Soda Springs. The center aims to prevent emotional problems by providing in town and rural counseling with fees based on income. Steering committee members include local officials and health workers.
Drama students from Bonneville High School Idaho Falls present The Land of the Dragons a fairy tale Friday April 16 at the Soda Springs High School Auditorium. Two performances 9:30 am and 1:30 pm for elementary and junior high students with about 200 seats offered first come first served. preschool children and parents invited to the 9:30 am show. Proceeds fund an automatic scoreboard for the football field in the park.
Mr and Mrs William Meads spent Easter weekend in Pocatello with their daughter and family, joined by Mr and Mrs DeWayne Christensen for the holiday gathering.
Rev Roy Ferguson missionary for Idaho will lead weekend services at The First Baptist Church Soda Springs on April 17 and 18. Saturday worship begins at 7 30 pm with inspirational program and Sunday mass at 11 00 am. Nursery will be open. public invited.
Soda Springs School District asks voters to approve a 2 mill tax levy for Maintenance and Operations, keeping the total at 30 mills. Election set for April 27 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM with absentee voting allowed five days prior.
The Soda Springs School Board named J B Smith as basketball coach succeeding David Hart who remains as guidance director. Smith will also serve as Junior High Principal. he began teaching and coaching in 1959 at Marsh Valley and has coached at Ketchum and in Soda Springs since 1967. He welcomed a young, eager squad for the 1971 72 season and pledged to do his very best.
The city bowling gathering runs April 17 and 18 starting at 10 00 a m at the Springs. Events include singles doubles and team with prizes from local merchants for 200 games splits low games 111 in the seventh frame and door prizes. Spectators welcome. Mr and Mrs Jim Young and Ryan visited Easter weekend in Rupert with Mrs D W Smith parents.
Lobo Scout Troop of Soda Springs plans a door to door sale starting Saturday April 17 offering Pac-O-Fires for campfires grills and home fireplaces. Proceeds go to the troop equipment fund and park improvements at the second bridge serving county and out of county residents. Scout leaders seek community support.
A new Sears Authorized Catalog Store opens in Soda Springs at 172 St. Main in the former Chase Floral building. Grand opening Friday and Saturday, April 16 and 17 feature special bargains, door prizes, refreshments, and a free portable TV giveaway Saturday afternoon. The Waters family from Seattle, including Joe and his wife and their three daughters, moved to town last week.
The Caribou Field Archers will hold their regular meeting next Monday night at 7 30 p m in the Court House. A film will be shown and there will be informative speakers on wildlife and habitat. Everyone is invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Robert Young, visiting Salt Lake City Thursday and Friday, came to meet their new granddaughter Marie born Sunday April 4 to Mr and Mrs Jerry Young.
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