Soda Springs district weighs 244-mill levy to fund schools
Soda Springs School District No. 150 voters face a 244 mill M and O levy on April 28 to fund operating costs. The board warns loss of funds could force class eliminations high school cuts and transportation changes. Polls open 1 to 7 pm at several locations including the high school and Grays Lake elementary.
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Soda Springs
Grays Lake
Cecil Sibbett
Gray
Bonneville County
Croft
Freedom
Cancer Crusade Continues In Caribou County
The American Cancer Society sets a 1968-69 county goal of 135000 for Caribou County, which raised 2367.86 in 1967-68. Volunteers distribute leaflets, urge checkups, and residents to donate as county leaders name chairmen Mrs Percy Norcutt and others in Grace and Soda Springs.
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American Cancer Society
Ihahny
Caribou County
John McCammon
Grace
Percy Norcutt
Cochairman
Diggs Lewis Jr
Soda Springs
Harley Childs
Jim Lansberry
Caribou County Men Die in Truck-Train Crash
Three Bancroft and Soda Springs men died when a pickup hauling trash crossed a westbound Union Pacific freight train at Bancroft city dump crossing. The 65 mph train collided at 4:25 p.m. injuring no one aboard the train. Authorities named Arthur Henke Max Skinner and Donald Dursteler among the deceased with the wreck described as entangling the pickup and train engine.
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Caribou County
Union Pacific
Bancroft City
Arthur Henke
Max C. Skinner
Bancroft
Donald Dursteler
Soda Springs
Skinner
Ralph Marriott
M. F. Thomas
Pocatello
School Levy Elections Tuesday
Two Idaho levies go before Soda Springs and North Gem patrons on April 29. Soda Springs District No. 150 votes a 214 mill levy for maintenance and operation for 1969 70 above the 30 mills allowed by law, while North Gem District votes a 5 mill levy for the same purpose for 1969 70. The state funding issue and a proposed court suit over school finance formula are noted, with editorials urging voters to support the levies and vote their conscience.
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Vic Lansberry
Soda Springs
North Gem
Idaho
Bannock County
Ada County
Bonneville County
Boda Springs
the Sun
Soda Springs Chamber Plans July 4 Program
At the Soda Springs chamber luncheon on April 17 plans were discussed for a full Fourth of July program and the annual membership drive slated to begin May 19. Pres Charles Reagan outlined coming year plans and committee appointments.
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Soda Springs
Charles Reagan
Chamber of Commerce
Bancroft Cleanup Window Extended Through May 3
By order of the Bancroft City Council Cleanup Week runs April 21 through May 3. Residents are urged to contact Thiel Parker for assistance removing old cars debris and to clean up paint up and beautify the city for pride in living surroundings.
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Bancroft City
Thiel Parker
Corbetts Spend Three Days in Salt Lake City
Mr and Mrs Bill Corbett have spent the last three days in Salt Lake City and will return on Thursday.
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Bill Corbett
Salt Lake City
North Gem seeks extra levy to avoid school funding crisis
North Gem School District patrons vote on a one year five mill levy on April 29 to cover maintenance and operations. The district will not gain from the statewide educational appropriation and faces a $310 000 assessed valuation drop threatening programs and student opportunities. Supporters urge unity and civic duty to safeguard the district’s future.
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North Gem
Bancroft
Subscription Campaign Drives Caribou County Sun Support
The Self-Help subscription contest gains momentum with about fifty new subscribers in one week. Ten days remain as youths raise funds for personal purchases from boots to bicycles. A list names participating youths and their contact numbers across Bancroft Grace Soda Springs and surrounding areas.
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Caribou County
Sun
Bancroft
Martha Call
Grace Man Chosen For Dairy Products Commission
Grace, appointed by Gov Don Samuelson, becomes a member of Idaho's new nine member Dairy Products Commission. The board includes one producer from each law district. first members are gubernatorial appointees with later producer elections. Harold Gilpin of Salmon also serves as an appointed member.
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Daniel H. Mickelson
Grace
Don Samuelson
Idaho Dairy Products Commission
Idaho
Commission
Mickelson
Harold Gilpin
Salmon
Daylight Saving Time Starts Sunday at 2 A.M.
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday at 2:00 a.m. turning clocks ahead one hour. Motorists and residents are reminded to adjust time Saturday night to enjoy longer evening daylight.
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Board of Trustees
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Cancer Crusade
Sheriff Marriott
H. C. Davis
J. E. Murray
Soda Immunity Theatre
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New
Clark Gardner
Mili Levy
John Banks
David Banks
Val Kay Bowles
Randy Bowles
Grace—Carol Hadley
Vickie
Cindy Wilcoxson
Robin Hudsonpillar
Wynne Sibbett
Vicky Fisher
Connie Rasmussen
Kathy Gentry
Karen Johnson
John Seamons
Jim Gorton
Doug Horsley
Lorri Ponting
Rodd Allen
Coralee Ishay
Rodney Harris
James Stephens
Janene Attebury
Debbie Eggleston
Betty Hirsbrunner
Patty Peterson
Debbie Hughes
Thonda Moyer
Becky, Homer
Tami Michaelson
Wade Harris
Lonnié’ Harris
Randy, Hoopes
Jeanne Prescott
Kathy Davis
Sharon Burnham
David McArthur
Grace Man
Dairy Products Commission
Hooper School
Hooper Elementary School
Russell Ashley
Judy Spackman
Tammy van Sickle
David Pherson
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