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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1967
Page
1
Len Jordan and Rep Hansen report possible shutdown of El Paso fertilizer plant due to rising sulfur costs and weak fertilizer demand. About 400 jobs affected, with a two million dollar annual payroll impact. Officials caution impending closure despite efforts to forestall it.
The Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce voted to buy two Honda cycles from a local dealer and present one Friday night and one Saturday night to lucky program holders at the Caribou County ICA Rodeo in Grace. The effort aims to boost fair attendance and support the yearly county event.
Readable fragments show daylong fair events with exhibits, judging horses and sheep, youth show, and 4H entries. Highlights include a Friday junior parade, Saturday horse shows, Western pleasure contests, stock horse reining, a fat stock sale, and a downtown parade with ICA Rodeo and carnival activities.
Head coach Karl Elliott announced 2023 soda springs football practice begins Monday August 21 with equipment checkouts for seniors on August 16 juniors on August 17 and sophomores on August 18. The schedule lists games against North Gem Montpelier Malad Preston Aberdeen Jerome American Falls and Snake River through early November.
A scotch foursome and family potluck lunch are planned at Soda Springs Golf Course on Sunday. The foursome starts at 1 00 p m and the potluck lunch at 3 30 p m on the hill. All members are urged to attend both events with family.
City official describes using a television camera to inspect 2200 feet of the sewer system with Penetryn System of Salt Lake City. Eight leaks were repaired saving about 30,000 gallons daily, with detergents and tree roots noted for future removal as needed.
The Steamboat Springs Regatta features five inboard classes from western states. Sunday August 13 from 1 to 3 30 pm at Alexander Reservoir near Aqua Sport Marina west of Soda Springs. Co sponsored by Soda Springs High School band to raise funds. Powder Puff derby and drag racing also on program. Refreshment stand available. Inboard boats may reach speeds up to 160 mph, thrilling spectators.
1967 crop price support rates announced by Emerson Mabey chair Caribou County ASC Committee. Farm stored loan rates: No 1 wheat 1.12 per bushel No 2 barley 0.80 No 3 oats 0.66 per bushel. Barley and oat loans open to all producers. wheat loans for those who participated in 1967 wheat program. Loans available from harvest through April 30 1968 and mature May 31 1988.
Soda Springs announces school opening for August 30 at 9:00 am with registration August 28–29 for high school and August 29 for junior high and elementary. Labor Day closure September 4. Hot lunch increases to 85 cents for junior and senior highs. elementary remains 30 cents. Bus routes and school assignments for 1966-67 noted, along with board actions on ADA levy, high school books contract, milk bids, gas and oil bids, and coal bid planning.
Notice announces readiness tests for all children entering first grade at Soda Springs Elementary School Room 16 on Friday August 11 from 9 to 11 30 am. Missing May tests can be taken now for those who did not attend orientation.
Principal Leo T. Williams urges new students to enroll by August 11 and be six by October 15, 1967. Bring birth certificate and health record. be ready to begin at 9:00 sharp as testing cannot be interrupted or repeated.
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