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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1958
Page
1
Local officials and state agencies indicate strong support from Congressman and federal authorities for an interstate route. Smylie and others assert top officials will pursue funding and cooperation to advance the highway project amid assurances from state and city leaders.
The Blackburn Call Poste 42 announces that National Vice Commander William A Cottrell of the American Legion will be guest of honor at a special meeting of the Pocatello Post April 21 at 3 pm in the Pocatello Legion Hall. Legionnaires are invited to attend this event honoring Cottrell.
Progressive teachers at Springs Elementary fostered student participation in miniature farms to teach wise land use and soil and water conservation. Supervisors Heber Lau, Thomas K. Gunnell, Kenneth Chatterton, Bill Lloyd, Ira Ellia, Sam Reed, and Wilford Dredge promote and assist soil conservation across the Caribou Soil Conservation District to ensure students learn about conserving land for future generations.
Grace citizens gathered to address education issues following Governor Smythe's fall. Dr Charles Johnson led the group through six discussion teams covering curriculum, parental responsibilities, and college-level education, with proposed state funding and reforms including four-year required English and foreign language, expanded math and speech, and parental involvement.
The Soda Springs Business and Professional Women's Club elected Olive Kelly as president and other officers for the coming year at a meeting at Tete Cafe. Guests included Gary Roberts and Jimmy Cooper who performed with guitar. Installation is set for May 20.
Notice to farmers announces a Farmers Union meeting at Grace Grade School at 8 p m on April 22 for revaluation of property in Carlton Comic. All are cordially invited to attend.
The Grace Theater Corp board met Tuesday night to discuss booking shows with Harold Lowe, manager of the Idan-Ha Theater in So Springs. Lowe also runs Soda Springs theater and schedules films for three Cari bou County cinemas. The board commends his past quality pictures and upcoming programs.
The American Legion selects Soda Springs girls Bonnie Lou Stoor and Nedra Rice to represent the city at Girls State. Sandra Reed is named as alternate. Girls State runs June 8 to 14 at the College of Idaho in Caldwell with activities teaching government, drafting a bill, and simulated legislative process.
Grace School Board at a regular meeting discusses district finances. Trustees plan a mill levy election to raise funds for general purposes and building renovations. A vocational training grant prompts a push to improve facilities at Grace High School for Auto Mechanics.
Farmers who sold wool or unshorn lambs since April 1957 may qualify for a federal wool incentive payment. File an application at the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Office by April 30 1958 to receive eligibility. Ensure all sales details are complete to avoid late eligibility issues.
Brief OCR fragment shows students in class discussing who will be in a game or event. Sparse details mention teenage boys and a focus on competition or performance.
Frank Lester Shufeldt 87 of Soda Springs Idaho died Monday April 14 1958 at the Specrie ty Hospital. Born April 30 1870 in Tontoginy Ohio he moved to the area in 1905 and helped construct the lime kiln at Pebble on the Port Neuf River. He married Jane Meyers in 1891 in Waterville Ohio and had seven grandchildren. Matthews Mortuary listed as the family contact.
The Caribou County Law Enforcement group named a 15 year old driver as Driver of the Month after Sheriff Ralph J. Marriott recommended the award. The award was given for safe driving during a near head on collision on Highway 34 south of Grace. The honoree is Miss King of Grace who helped avert a crash while assisting another incident.
Proceeds from coffee sales at Idaho Cafe on Wednesday April 3 will be donated to the cancer fund. The event, part of a community Coffee Days effort, supports patients and research through cafe proceeds.
Soda Springs businessman Arthur Kelly announces candidacy for governor of Lions Club District 39. He has the Soda Springs Lions Club endorsement and support from eastern Idaho clubs. Officers to be elected at the district convention May 30 to June 1 in Sun Valley. Kelly is a charter member and former president of the Soda Springs club and currently serves as zone chairman.
Mariners Club hosts district meeting on April 13 at First Presbyterian Church Soda Springs. Ten clubs with 30 couples from Utah Wyoming Idaho attend. Bruce Carpenter opens with hymn singing and welcomes guests. District skippers Ardell and Ann Smiley lead, Mary and John Holmes and Jack and Olah Rucker provide devotional and readings. Rev Lincoln Anderson prays. Officers discuss duties and exchange ideas.
James Paul Unsworth 20 of Salt Lake City died when a pistol discharged as he reached into a truck during a rabbit hunt about 40 miles north of Ely Nevada. Unsworth, a Caterpillar equipment operator, formerly lived in Grace Idaho. Funeral arrangements by Allen Funeral Home set for Grace. burial in Grace cemetery.
Winner in Monsanto Essay Contest at Soda Springs highlighted as part of Chemical Progress Week. Warner among nine students judged by four judges with essays labeled by number. Monsanto projects from Soda Springs and other plants funded awards and recognition for wildlife conservation essays during the 1950s and 1960s.
August 6, 1945 report notes a single American aircraft target over Japan amid wartime air operations. The fragment references a moment of action as World War II progresses and science and aviation converge in military work.
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