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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1955

Page

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Folk Show Opens in Springs Grounded Meeting Proceeds

In a Monday evening gathering at the Ground Organ Corp hall, attendance rose from prior meetings with several city figures present. Aaron Ozburn spoke as plans to recruit more members gain urgency, and talks included a film program and potential appointments to the organization.

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Monsanto Buys phosphate plant amid expansion plans

The Monsanto Chemical Company has announced acquisition of a phosphate plant near Ros, with long term supply ties and exploration of trenching and core samples. Officials led by Jack Reeves stated the deal supports ongoing operations and future developments in the region.

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Weather note from the rec station reports calm week

A weather station records a calm week with no precipitation. The entry notes a low on the third Sunday and mentions no notable storms or changes in conditions.

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Caribou County Fair Features Rodeo and Races in Grace

Caribou County Fair returns next weekend in Grace with a rodeo led by Earl Hutchinsons August 11 12 and 13 plus cutting parades carnival livestock handicraft farm produce and home economics exhibits. Scheduled events include horse racing cattle sheep and poultry judging as well as various demonstrations and a fashion revue with community addresses by the mayors of Bancroft and Grace.

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War Banner Roundup Queen Nominee Named in Idaho Falls

VaNeal Ellis, 17, of Soda Springs, serves as an attendant to the queen at the War Banner Roundup in Idaho Falls. The event runs Wednesday through Saturday with horsemanship winner Miss Ellis riding a Thoroughbred named Ringo. Darla Chatfin of Blackfoot was selected queen with Carolyn Scobie and Shelley as attendants.

VaNeal Ellis Soda Springs Idaho Falls Miss Ellis Soda Springs high school Ringo Darla Chatfin Blackfoot Carolyn Scobie Shelley Mixa Ellis

Permits Issued For New Residences In Axel Nielsen Area

Permits were issued for new residences at various locations including Riding East by council in Axel Nielsen. Also listed are homes for I Ray Frane, Douglas Johnson, and William Sharon on Lakeview sub-division plots, with additional granaries planned at 411 South Second East.

Axel Nielson new 7 North Robert Anderson onarl Rice South Fast Jay Allred I Ray Frane William Sharon Douglas Johnson Lakeview

Swimmers Schedule Change Announced for Red Cross Class

Red Cross swim schedule shifts next week to Monday and Tuesday August 8 and 9 with Thursday and Friday plans swapped. Over 850 children enrolled as five week course nears tests to qualify for cards. Mothers are needed to chaperone buses Monday and Tuesday. volunteers should call Mrs. Balls or Mrs. Evans.

Red Cross VC. Balls West Evans

C of C Fund Drive Progress Report

The chamber of commerce membership drive stands at 1300 with less than half of potential members reporting. President Don Salser said the fund already exceeds twice any previous budget and officials will contact those absent from meetings. The committee of Al Hopkins Milt Smith and Frank Lallatin noted strong response though reaching 4000 may fall short slightly.

chamber of commerce Don Salser Al Hopkins Milt Smith Frank Lallatin

Soda Springs Baseball Team Forms to Face Malad

The Soda Springs baseball club, newly organized, earned two wins in ten days and defeats Malad 14 to 4 on Thursday. Pitched by Mel Clark and Bill Muir with Weldon Martin catching, the lineup includes De Wayne Christensen, Llyle Christensen, Ralph Smart, Jack Stoor, Bob Bruce, Ronald Nichols, Jerry Maughan, Grant Erickson, Wendell Sharp, Bruce Reese. Local merchants back the team with support from Barney's Chevron Service, City Service, Tivert Clinic, Largillere Company Bankers, Largilliere Food Center, Wangsgaard Heating and Appliance, S. E. Matthews Agency, Grant's Tomb, Salser Service, Hen's 86, Caribou Implement, Horsely Bros, Ken's Electric, Jane Adams Shop, OK Rubber Welders, Poul sen's Barber Shop, City Transfer Geyser club, Santo Club, Eastman Drug, Longenbahn and Son, Palm Club, Butch's Barber Shop, Lullatin Market, City Drug, Fowler's Market, Whitman Garage, Idaho Cafe, Keller Motor, Soda Springs Implement and Deaton's Conoco Service.

Soda Springs Downey Mel Clark Bill Muir Weldon Martin DeWayne Christensen Llyle Christensen Ralph Smart Jack Stoor Bob Bruce Ronald Nichols Jerry Maughan Grant Erickson Wendell Sharp Bruce Reese Barney's Chevron Service City Service Tivert Clinic Largillere Company Bankers Largilliere Food Center Wangsgaard Heating and Appliance S. E. Matthews Agency Grant's Tomb Salser Service Hen’s 86 Caribou Implement Horsely Bros Ken's Electric Jane Adams Shop OK Rubber Welders Poulsen’s Barber Shop City Transfer Geyser club Santo

Zanes C Budrow Taken by Death

Zanes C Budrow aged 80 longtime Bancroft Utah resident died in Ogden August 2 Funeral services set for August 6 at 11 am in Bancroft Latter day Saint chapel Interment in Soda Springs cemetery Friends may visit Whitman Matthews Mortuary Soda Springs Thursday and at Bancroft home of JW Creer Friday and Saturday before the service He is survived by four daughters Budrow Ogden Gene Delilah Powell Blackfoot Marjorie Shipley Reno and Mildred Creer Bancroft along with five grandchildren.

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Trustees Delay Work on School Remodeling Plan

The Soda Springs district school board postponed the high school remodeling until next spring due to insufficient bids. Officials expect more complete bids to arrive, but a delay now helps avoid conflicts with the school calendar. Mrs. Edmund Beus cared for the Lynn Beus family at Wood Canyon while the Beus couple fished at the Snake River.

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Grace Library District Election Planned for August 16

An election to create the Grace Library District in Caribou County district No 3 will be held August 16 at the County Fair Building in Grace from 8 am to 7 pm. Voters from Lago Thatcher Central and Grace precincts will decide on a one mill levy to fund the library. County commissioners set the date after a July petition with about 60 signers. Judges are Mrs Frank Taylor Mrs Don Peterson and Mrs Fred Van Vleet, clerk Mrs Adella Rasmussen.

Caribou County Grace Lago Thatcher Central Grace Library Frank Taylor Don Peterson Fred Van Vleet Adella Rasmussen

Lions Schedule Donkey Baseball at Soda Springs

The Lions Club sponsors a local two team donkey baseball game in Soda Springs on August 25. Lions members will organize the event and train the teams beforehand. tickets are available from club members.

Soda Springs Lions club

State Biologist Tests Blackfoot Reservoir and River

State fish biologist Don Andriano conducts research on Blackfoot reservoir studying oxygen content and sampling fish populations while noting poor fishing due to low clear water and heat. Two caribou hunters, Franklin Hale and Marjorie Grace Hale, drew moose permits in Boise with several hunt units remaining open until August 11 for moose sheep and goat hunts.

Don Andriano Blackfoot Andriano Mike Wilkins Boise Franklin Marjorie Hale Grace

Local court fines listed for several offenses

On the Record reports Garibou area cases with individuals including Joe Madrin cited for fishing without a license and fined 25 dollars. Hughie Weighan fined 15 dollars for speeding. Evan Rasmussen fined 18 dollars for speeding and William L Hart 8 dollars for running a red light. Homer D Williams fined 5 dollars for expired license. War Mothers convention in Idaho Falls attended by Mrs. Arthur Paterson and Mrs. Sarah Lailatin with reports on local chapter activities.

Joe Madrin Pocatello Justice of the Peace William Maughan Mike Wilkins Hughie Weighan Soda Springs Ka be Madghan Mark Wilson Evan Rasmussen Grace Val Gillett Arthur Paterson Sarah Lailatin War Mothers Idaho Falls

Moore Announces 1955 1956 School Faculty for District 160

Ezra H. Moore announces the completed 1955 1958 faculty for Joint Class A School District No 160 listing Soda Springs elementary teachers by grade and subject, Conda instructors, Grays Lake staff, and district coaches and teachers with their subjects and home towns.

Ezra H. Moore Dorman Chapman Henrietta Hogan Fern Tipton Gertrude Freeman Eula Ottley Marilyn Evans Maxine Taylor Ruth Goldsbrough Bessie Haskins Alice Moore Virginia Muir Violet Pugmire Edna Lallatin Soda Springs CONDA Henrietta Kessler Ruby Sorenson

Rodeo Honors Go To Carol Hunter

Miss Carol Hunter of Soda Springs high school won third in the rodeo queen contest and fifth in the cow cutting in the national high school rodeo in Harrison Nebraska July 21 23 She also claimed first place in both events at the state high school rodeo in Salmon earlier this summer The Toons club sponsored her trip and she was accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs Don Hunter and others Onlookers planned Boise and San Diego trips and the family spent time at Yellowstone this week

Carol Hunter Soda Springs Harrison Neb Hunter Salmon Toons club Don Hunter Norman Chrishop Jay Beck Harri

Golf Club Sees Rapid Growth and Water Plans

Membership now listed at 40 to 50 with President Lorenz Ponten announcing progress after Wednesday’s meeting. Secretary Stan Matthews in talks with Power and Light about pumping water from Alexander Lake and irrigation power rates. A work day will be announced soon.

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Harper principal Gene Chester tours for bus delivery

Mr and Mrs Gene Chester with two boys and Mrs Chester's father Alfred Gooder of Wilder stayed Sunday night with Colin and (Mrs) Chester in Harper before continuing home to Harper Oregon from the east. Gene Chester is school principal at Harper. They had been to Ohio to adopt delivery on a new school bus.

Gene Chester

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