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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1962
Page
1
Transtrum and a bystander jumped into Portneuf River when a baby fell near a family gathering at a State Nat park. They pulled the boy from frigid water, resuscitated him, and rushed him to surgery. the child’s condition remained serious but improving.
Continental Oil Co dealers note the Caribou symbol on record and urge residents to guess the poses for a novel sign. The advertisement frames a civic appeal around an emblem and community involvement.
Construction starts on a new 70 by 4 building beside Largilliere Bank to house Lallatin's Market from Main Street. Excavation by XA Smith and Sons of Sodal Springs GS. Mitchell Construction Co. of Pocatello holds the contract. Mr. Denny Nichols aims to nearly double his current location with a cinder block brick front glass storefront. Completion expected 60 days from start.
The Monsanto Chemical Co. will hold its annual picnic for all employees and their families this Saturday at 1:00 at Hooper Spring.
Patrons at the Caribou County Fair and Rodeo on August 9-11 expect thrilling bull riding as Brahma bulls weigh up to a ton and riders faces a life and death test without saddles. Riders grip a rope loop while three bucking styles Spinner Hooker and Twister electrify the crowd in a raw rodeo showdown.
Rodeo officials announce sign up for local riders at the rodeo building office in Grace. The office opens Tuesday August 7 at noon and runs until 5:00 p.m. Thursday August 9. Applicants under age must have parental consent. Contact is 425 3489.
Report notes the event adopts the loosest rules of any contest with no disqualification for the rider. The rider can buck off the animal using one free hand and is not required to spur, instead tucking a protective pad to the horse. The description emphasizes the method and safety stance of the pastime.
Rexburg based Teton Stage Lines gains authorization to operate passenger and express bus service between Pocatello and the Utah Idaho border via U S Highways 89 30N through Montpelier and between Alexander and Grace on State Highway 34 The Bear Lake Stages of Montpelier retain Montpelier to Preston service and Ovid to Liberty routes Weiss Grover owner of Teton Stage Lines leads a fleet of about 17 buses with ongoing charter operations across eastern Idaho.
The Soda Springs City Open Golf Championship began at the local course with open eligibility for all players both members and nonmembers and residents from surrounding towns. Qualifying rounds set for Saturday night with match play to begin Sunday as 8000 possible after qualifiers. Tournament chairman Loren Fowler announced the schedule to verify entrants and pairings.
Good year Tire and Rubber Company runs a six week Million Dollar Lucky License Sweepstakes from August 6 to September 15 offering 11 920 prizes. Weekly lists of lucky license numbers will be posted at the Rubber Welders in Soda Sprites. Winners must own a registered car and prizes total about 1 million dollars including Paris vacations swimming pools boats TVs watches and appliances.
A rough review of rodeo scoring explains why bronc riding often yields fewer winners than bull riding. Judges give 1 to 20 for the ride and 65 to 83 for bucking, with total scores around 170 sometimes winning bulls but rarely placing in bareback or saddle bronc events. A braided flat bull rope carries a bell to help verify knots and aid rope removal after the ride.
Soda Springs drew coverage from two major newspapers. The Salt Lake Tribune Idaho section front page carried a piece by Carl Hayden with photos of the business district golf course and local leaders. Tulsa World travel editor Bill Butler detailed a June visit with images of Stanley Basin Redfish Lake Craters of the Moon and nearby attractions discouraged by the geyser and local hospitality.
Russell Stoker achieved the first recorded hole-in-one on the par 3 eighth hole at the local course on July 7. He holed out a tee shot with a No 3 wood while playing with Lorraine Stoker and Dr. Bovermeyer, with several attestations from local observers noting the historic shot.
Funeral services for Lawrence Earl Balls 73 longtime Soda Springs resident were held Wednesday July 28 at the Soda Springs L D S Chapel with Bishop Halden Gunnell conducting. Ball's death followed a lingering illness, and obsequies featured organ music, solos, and a prayer. Interment was in Fairview Cemetery under Allen Funeral Home direction.
Pony League teams from Soda Springs Idaho Falls Rexburg Caldwell and Madison County travel to Rexburg for a three day Senior 6 Invitational at Mith Park and Porter Park. Kiwanis sponsored Soda Springs leads the field with last year’s champions Rexburg and Idaho Falls also in the mix. First round matchups schedule Idaho Falls vs Rexburg St Anthony vs Richy Caldwell vs Eden and Madison County vs Soda Springs with later games featuring West Jefferson against Filer and Idaho Food King versus Salmon. Impressive records are noted for the three day event.
Montpelier announces the New Savings and Loan Association opening with Frank Chi as president. Larsen, long a Montpelier resident, has a varied career from Bear Lake Motor Co. to Central Farmers supply, then San Francisco Co., and recent local studies. The building will get a new appearance with renovations including woodwork and carpeting.
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