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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1954
Page
4
The Toreadors eight ninety five, halters one ninety five. The jacket five fifty, shorts three ninety five. The T shirt er three ninety six, Keds three ninety four. Prices reflect an era of casual wear and footwear.
Von Wahlen of Salt Lake City joined the Sun this week. He is familiar with the area having played at dances around the county in the past.
At a Ladies Aid meeting on April 15 Pres Alice Phofeldt announced an Easter program at St Anthony on April 27 and 28. She noted mission project collections including medical supplies sent abroad and clothing bedding to a reserve mission. Nickels for Church of the Valley supported Twin Bridges Montana building efforts.
Reports on the American Cancer Society drive in Caribou County show progress is slow as volunteers work to meet the quota. Betty Largilliere, county chairman, notes a $50 PTA donation from Soda Springs. The drive runs through April ninth with a public health focus on cancer warning signals and the need for education, research, and service.
An Easter Sunday open house honored Mr and Mrs Clifford M Reed of Bancroft for their golden wedding anniversary. About 150 friends attended and food featured a cake shaped as an open book with family records and birth dates.
Nevada couple Lavonna Kesler and Don Jones were married in a quiet ceremony in Biko Nevada on Easter Sunday. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs D H Kesler of Alexander formerly employed at the local telephone office. Jones serves on the city police force and is the son of Mrs Lee Stockwell of Tacoma Washington. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Wes Bruderer of Soda Springs. The couple returned Monday and reside in Marriott apartments.
Mrs Dan Rompel hosted the Past Matrons club with Pres Louise Ayers leading the brief business meeting. Frances Bassett offered a prayer and Ayers gave Who Will Pray. The afternoon featured social time, cards, sewing, and an Easter themed refreshment for nine members at Rita Burgin's home.
A bury day was recorded Wednesday at the monthly PTA well child clinic. Forty five children were examined by a ro eal doctor and the county health nurse assisting were Ilah Boltn and Mr. Coretta Hemmert of Conda and Mrs. Gladys Phillips, Mrs. Mazie Peter and Minnie Walker. Mr. and Mrs. Blaine Byington moved to Lava Hot Springs. In the summer, Mr. and Mrs. BR. Robertson are now at home in the Divine apartments.
The Literary Club met April 14 at Mrs. Irma Darden home. Fres. Rhea Lau announced a May 4 pep band concert at Ida Springs High School with no admission. Rita Burgin led a Miller life and works resume and showed Life pictures to discuss modern drama. Members present included LaVerna Fowler, Rita Burgin, Rhea Lau, Betty Largilliere, Barbara Dunlap, Mary Garvin, Pearl Fryar, Irma Darden, and Helen Milter. Next meeting set for April 28 at Mrs. Largilliere home.
Church services are at 11 a m each Sunday in April with Sunday school at 10 a m. Various local families relocate, including the Munk and Arvidov households, and multiple residents move into Masanto and neighboring areas as construction continues.
Plans for the 51st annual convention of the fifth district of Idaho Women s Clubs are set for March 29 and 30 in Banack Stake Tabernacle Grace. Dr Foling quotes We must be Americans today if we are to be Americans forever as theme. Judge Darwin Brown will speak on juvenile delinquency at the banquet. A parliamentary procedure workshop will be led by Nelle Kline Steenson of Pocatello. A reception precedes events sponsored by Bancr ft Ladies Literary Society. Officials include Mrs Everett Anderson Grace general chairman Mrs F J Hale Grace program co chairmen and other members overseeing housing publicity and exhibits.
Coats and suits at Largilliere's Shopping Center are reduced by 25 percent after Easter. The Adv mentions the sale in the local ad circular, inviting shoppers to visit the store at the center for discounted outerwear and formal wear.
The Soda Springs high school stage presents The Drunkard April 22 23 at 8 p m. Idaho Stake hosts a dance festival April 24 at the LDS chapel 8 p m. Kiwanis gathers April 26 at Idaho Cafe 6 30 p m. Lions PTA minstrel show May 6. Easter Sunday visitors include Mr and Mrs Burgin Don McCabe and K C McClellan. Bert Heese and Walter Hirsbrunner families join A Ray Reese home in Wayan for dinner.
Janis Genta daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Genta of Pocatello wed Richard Welch son of Mr and Mrs George Welch of Bancroft in a home ceremony at the groom's parents’ house. Bishop Paul T Letchen presided. The couple’s reception followed with family attendance and a town celebration featuring a wheelbarrow ride for the newlyweds.
A fragment notes a group traveling to Reno Nebraska and settling in Porat as their new home after a Honeyman trip. The readable text suggests a migration or relocation, with no clear names or dates.
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