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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1964
Page
1
The team aims for a top finish in the invitational meet as setbacks and records shape the event. Juce Stewart and Gary Piva posted notable marks while several schools such as Butte Challis West and Fremont show strong times and placements in the meet’s trials.
Health officials warn residents as dead mice multiply in the area and potential Tularemia infection is investigated. Do not touch dead rodents, especially children, as tests proceed to confirm presence of rabbit fever.
Prospective candidates may file for county offices starting May 1 with May 7 as the final date. Petitions obtainable from the County Auditor’s office. In Caribou County all offices are up for grabs except County Auditor and the second district commissioner. Primary is set for August 4.
The Caribou County Sun invites boys and girls to join a May 1 to June contest to boost subscriptions. Entrants earn commissions for each new or renewed subscription and receive bonuses per 10 subs. Local signups occur May 1 in Bancroft and Grace with Sun representatives. others sign at the Sun office.
A Letter to the Editor from Bancraft Idaho criticizes a Boise highway push to build a Fish Creek summit cut off. The writer argues the current US 30 Alex ander Lava Hot Springs stretch is safer than claimed and urges fixing the present road rather than a costly relocation.
Judy Rhead of Soda Springs was chosen Miss Caribou 1965 at the Miss Caribou Pageant in Soda Springs High School. First runner up Izatt will represent Caribou County if needed, and runner ups Nelson and others receive trophies and scholarships from local sponsors.
The Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce designates May 3 to May 9 as Clean-up Week urging residents to remove winter debris. Last year’s effort was highly successful. this year aims for similar results. On May 8 trucks will haul junk and a wrecker will move old car bodies to the junk yard. Grant Lau serves as cleanup week chairman.
Mrs. Arthur Kelly traveled with Mrs. Gary Poulsen and son Terry to Rockland on April 16 for a birthday celebration honoring Mrs. Nellie Richardson. The 83rd birthday observance occurred during a United Presbyterian Women organization meeting at the home of Mrs. Roy Cowman.
The Imperial Glee Club of Togan will present a concert at Soda Springs High School Auditorium on Saturday April 25 at 8 00 p m The show is under the auspices of the High Priests Quorum of the Second Ward Net proceeds go to the Stake Building Fund The club in its 47th year has over one thousand engagements and five charter members remain active The program includes solos duets quartets and specialty numbers by the group.
The Post Office Dept reports service reductions ordered in Washington by Postmaster General Gronouski will start May 4 1964 in Soda Springs Grace and Bancroft to save 12.7 million dollars. Postmasters Delo Ray and Toolson note the changes include closing Saturday money order windows and no after hours service.
The quote notes that optimism harms by undervaluing the present, not by overreaching the future. It argues people should demand more from current circumstances and take action now.
The Caribou County Grassman program began with a noon luncheon on April 15. Bob Hubbard of Soda Springs was chosen to lead the Grassman Committee for 1964. Farmers using grass in irrigation pastures or range land may enter the contest, and organizers seek many participants this year. Contact Bob Hubbard or Cecil Alldaffer to nominate a candidate.
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