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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1965
Page
5
Uncle Cal recounts a Georgia weekly editor proposing to print only items about paying subscribers to boost circulation and advertising rates. At a country store talk, Ed Dooittle and Clem Webster debate the plan and its potential tax and community impacts.
A humorous letter from Uncle Cal to Mister Editor notes subscribers eager to keep good relations by choosing good items. It mentions Josh Clodhopper speeding, a Golden Rule ethic in retailers, and a tax joke about simplifying Form 1040 for quick filling. Ed Doolittle laments finding his wife’s Social Security card.
Three vehicle incidents near Soda Springs include Dwight Lakey driving a 1962 Chevrolet swerving to miss a deer and hitting a reflector post on US 30 causing $192 damage with Deputy Jack W. Porter as investigator. Vic L. Baker’s 1961 Falcon pickup lost control on icy Conda Road turning from State 34 causing $45 damage under Sheriff Ralph J. Marriott. Fredrick L Davisson’s 1964 Plymouth went out of control on US 30 west of Soda Springs causing $150 damage with Deputy Porter investigating.
Golden Rod Chapter No 64 Order of Eastern Star held an installation Monday at the Masonic Temple. Mrs Don Shufeldt became worthy Matron and Robert Williamson worthy Patron assisted by a long list of officers and star Points. The retiring couple received a farewell program and temple keys.
The new matron was presented red roses by Mrs W S Shufeldt for the golden Red Past Matrons Club. A rosewood gavel and pounding block were given to the matron by her family. A reception followed with refreshments by out of town members Mr Ken Shufeldt and Mrs Williamson among attendees.
On March 20 a 1965 Ford driven by Linda Casperson and a 1961 Chevrolet Convertible driven by Garyn C. Lau, both residents of Soda Springs, collided at the US 30 North Main Street intersection. Estimated damage listed at 700 dollars. Sheriff Raph J. Marriott led the investigation.
A humorous observation notes husbands returning from work expecting cozy warmth from both kitchen stove and TV set. It hints at domestic routines and the era’s home life expectations without targeting any specific people or events.
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