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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1954

Page

2

Light turnout marks Caribou County election

Unofficial returns show a low vote with a write in drive. In contested races Democrats nominated Thomas K Gunnell against State Senator Fred Cooper and Republicans named G W Samson to oppose Walter Stiles in the second district. Write ins nominated Walter Blackburn for sheriff Dorothy Fowler for clerk of the district court and others, with final canvass pending. Rough figures indicate about 30 percent turnout.

Caribou County Thomas K. Gunnell Fred Cooper G. W. Samson Walter Stiles Soda Springs Grace Walter Blackburn Gertrude Freeman Simpson Roper Dorothy Fowler DeVal Gillette Justice of Ee Pene Freedom Crow Creek Actes Omburn W. Somsen Gort Isl Gelatel Ralph Marriott Alpe Corton Gsitzo Rasmussen WD Woodall Wee County Surveyor Democratic i Net Lowell H. Merriam Ralph Harrison Ak Sl Oo Anl Az Asl Ad Sal al Iz al Avalsia Ra Barry D. Sorensen A Ayaas Fond District Canty Coroner Meocore S.allen Rakes Glenn Taylor Dworshak Caribou Taylor Hremor Ro- Saylie Clark Hamilton Cari- Wiers Sanborn Canmd County

Nominating Election Returns Highlight Contests

Voters Tuesday nominated for the November general election amid contested races. Imler Dworshak Smylie Hamilton led in a narrow county race as incumbents faced opposition from both parties and several supporters backed different candidates.

Imler Bworshak Smylie Hamilton

Workers Needed for Caribou Youth Camp Committee Help

Workers are needed to assist at the Caribou youth camp. The chairman and committee in charge call for volunteers to help with tasks and work. Those interested should call Maughan between 8 and 9 p m as the service has officially begun.

Caribou Ai Ughan Rit Rand Maughan Font Service

Faye Lake Refuge Plan Draws Rancher and Wildlife Officials

A national magazine outlines a proposal to re open Faye Lake as a waterfowl refuge. The Fish and Wildlife Service seeks rancher cooperation for an elaborate water management plan with dikes and nesting areas, facing opposition from stockmen yet garnering broader interest from ranchers and officials.

Faye Lake National Magazine Peart Ae van Dressee Piormenon

McQuade and Carver Win Idaho Judge Posts

District voters elected McQuade and Carver to the two district judgeships as no runoff is required under Idaho law. Incumbent W C Loutbourrow was defeated. Caribou counts show McQuade 687 in Caribou and 9 072 total. Loutbourrow 570 in Caribou and 8 198 total. District includes Caribou Bear Lake Power Bannock Oneida and Franklin counties.

Henry McQuade John A. Carver W. C. Loutbourrow Idaho Caribou Bear Lake Power Bannock Oneida Franklin

Bolton Named Manager of New Texaco Station

Bob Bolton appointed manager of the Texaco service station on Highway 30 North in Soda Springs. The station will open Saturday and offer Texaco products and Firestone tires. Bolton will relocate his automotive repair service to the new site, with Tony Lallatin hired to work at the station.

Bob Bolton Texaco Highway 30 Soda Springs Saturn1 Firestone Mr. Bolton Tony Lallatin

Representative Wil Explains Social Security Benefits

Twenty residents in Caribou county receive about $1200 monthly in benefits. The maximum per family is $168.75 monthly under current law. For information contact Mr. Weibye on Tuesdays at the court house from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Caribou Seaene Cariboo Weibye

Soda Springs Summer Band Recital Planned

A Soda Springs summer program marks a calendar of events at the high school. Students who worked over the break will stage a performance for parents Thursday evening, August. The band will also play at the county fair talent show in Grace to meet. Larry Shriver is en route to Salt Lake City after the death of his mother-in-law Mrs Ella Stringham. Mrs Stringham services were held Monday. Whitman family visits announced with Mr and Mrs Whitman and Bob arriving Friday.

Soda Springs County Fair Grace Larry Shriver Salt Lake City Ella Stringham Shriver Salt Lake

Hospital Notes Births and Admissions

Births listed with parents Perkins Edwin and Denece a boy Aug 6 7 lbs Jensen Ellen and Grace a boy Aug 7 3? Theo Dorothy Grace a boy Aug 7 7 Ibs. August 7 Cal Calvin and Sons Seo Ore a boy Aug 9 7 lbs 0 oz Discharged Dick Anderson Grace Michael Sibbett Soda Springs Mrs Dave Roderick Montpelier Mildred Toone G Glenn Legler Blackfoot Fiery Springs D Weaver Soda Springs Admitted Levi Vernal Soda Springs Muriel Johnson Conda Williams Georgetown Sah Lee Weaver Call Coma

Perkins Edwin Denece Jensen Ellen Gin Bo Springs Teppesen Theo Dorothy Grace Wen Francis Cal Calvin and Sons Seo Oot Ore Dick Anderson Michael Sibbett Dave Roderick Montpelier Mildred Toone G Glenn. Legler Blackfoot Fiery Springs D. Weaver Soda Springs Levi Vernal Muriel Johnson

Inland Parking Takes Over in Soda Springs

Cars were parked in mid street along Soda Springs Main street as temporary parking rules changed to speed gravel removal and pave the road.

Soda Springs Main Street

Ida Collett services held in Soda Springs

Ida Mary Collett Anderson born September 18 1868 Soda Springs Idaho died August 1 age 85. She and husband Tom Collett farmed at Henry Burley and later. Survived by three daughters two sons a brother and a sister. Services held at Whitman Matthews Mortuary with family present.

Ida Mary Anderson Collett Idaho Mary Christopherson Anderson Neils Anderson Soda Springs Connor Tom Collett Henry Blackfoot Burley Collett Bessie Spang Boise Blanche Johnson Las Vegas Nev Alberta Hansen Magna Utah Spang Tom George Pete Anderson Pocatello Anna Rogers Spokane Wash Whitman- Matthews Mortuary

Soda Springs to Meet Fairfield in Evening Hardball

Soda Springs plays Fairfield Wyoming at City Park Monday night at 8 p m in a return engagement. Eldon Moore and Steephyrg pitcher tow the line in this clash as both teams seek season momentum. Other local notes include travels, funerals, and visits among area residents.

Soda Springs Fairfield Wyo City Park Eldon” Moore Loke Caprent

Caribou County Fair Opens With 4H and Races

The Caribou County Fair runs with 4H club exhibits and contests finished on Wednesday. Friday features six thoroughbred races and a mace meet with acts and drill. Grand entry set and a carnival near the grounds. Women’s exhibits open Friday evening and Saturday morning. Friday events include horse judging and junior parade. Saturday offers dairy cattle and swine judging and poultry judging.

George Hoan Harold Hunter Frank Ward

Cardinals Plan Football Practice in Soda Springs

Soda Springs high football players will meet Sunday at 5 p.m. to set a practice schedule starting August 22. Coach Ed Wessel must rebuild around six returning lettermen as a new era begins with continuous replacements amid rising grade school talent.

Soda Springs High Ed Wessel Cardinals Wessel Soda

Legion Officers To Be Installed

Legion officers to be installed include finance officer Don Beck chaplain Agee Nichols adjutant Leonard Rasmussen sergeant at arms and Frank Bolton service officer.

Legion Don Beck Agee Nichols Leonard Rasmussen Frank Ba Bolton

1954 Stampede Labeled a Success

The 1954 Henry Stampede drew near capacity crowds over two days with a fast, sharp show. Capt. and Mrs. Alan MccGill and two sons visited old college friends Mr and Mrs Walter Wilcox en route to New York City after returning from Japan.

Henry Browd Alan MccGill Walter Wilcox New York City Japan

Delegates Elect Hazel Osburn DUP President

Delegates at the county convention of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers elect Hazel Osburn of Soda Springs as president. Darhl Cheirman becomes vice president with Jane Hogan as second vice president and Hattie Hogan as parliamentarian among Soda Springs officers. Reports from camp captains plus new camps from Roma and Camp Louie, Camp Alice Aston, Camp Mount Sherman, Camp Meads and a trio from Gem Valley are noted.

the Daughters of Utah Soda Springs L.D.S Carribon County Hazel Osburn Soda Uan Springs Darhl Cheir-man Craft First Dent Jane Hogan Grace Mildred Christoperson Soda Springs Jes Lal Walks Springs A Er Hattie Hogan Hatti Soda Springs Johnson al Cpuehter Lucille Clegg Roma Camp Louie Alice Aston Mount Sherman Meads Gem Valley Sila Sete Dae Soda Tings jChesrrett Bancroft Jane

Concert by Rich Whitman to be held in Seat tle Wash

Violist Rich Watton of Seat tle Wash will give a concert during a visit here at the L D S Chaped Thursday evening August. The program includes works by Schubert Drige Beethoven Gluck Bach Goun Sad Rubinstein and his own sonata for piano and viola. Admission is free.

Rich Watton Seatitle Wash L.D.S Ales Oer Derala Oy Owen Sao Tata ‘Schaub Willy Schubert Drige Beethoven Gluck Bach Goun- Sad Rubinstein Ieee Pee Suecructor

Raiphee Family Returns Home After Service Discharge

Mr and Mrs Raiphee j return to Soda Springs to make a home after discharge from service. He is the son of Mr and Mrs B Lindsey of Montpelier.

Raiphee J Soda Springs Wey B. Lindsey Montpelier

Family fishing trip shared by Sherburnes in Idaho

Mr and Mrs Larry Sherburne and their children Jeff and Debbie enjoyed a weekend fishing and camping trip. They found fishing better in Idaho than in Wyoming. Mr and Mrs A M Shannon were summoned to Longview Washington on Monday due to her father’s illness.

Rees Gorton Gayla i Wal Satur Il Mak Ashland Mrs. Gorton Q. L. Varner Sun Grants Pay Larry Sherburne Jeff Debbie Idaho Wyoming A. M. Shannon Longview Wash

Also Mentioned on This Page

Vate T Lenty Enty Kert E. Smylie John C. Sanborn II J. Berkeley Larsen Kenneth G. Seif James H. Young Graydon W. Smith Robert Remakius Alfred Cordon U. S Claude Burtenshaw Alvin McCormack William Whitaker Gregg Potvin Charles Gossett Clark Hamilton Cantril Nielsen Joseph McNew Glenn Bandelin Reed Andrus Genral Herman Rossi E. G. Ellio Ace Rkers Cleveland Mississippi Agency McQuade Carver Bolton States Mrs. i Whitman Bob Van D. Whitman Tt Williams Georgetown Sah Lee Weaver Call Coma Ida Collett Rex N. Worthen Archie Vonberg Gale Huff Denny and Fred Nichols Oscard County Fair Nesday Thurs Stampede DUP Rich Whitman iTo Fransis
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