Dangerous Soda Springs crossing sparks calls for action
A near fatal crash at a busy Soda Springs crossing prompts calls to install warning lights and signals or close the road until the under construction overpass opens in 1980. Residents urge city and Union Pacific to act and protect drivers before more deaths occur.
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Pope
North Gem Schools announce August 23 opening date
North Gem School District outlines opening plan for August 23 with kindergarten registration August 20 after noon 1 to 3, health records and birth certificates required. Grades K8 lunch prices 35 cents, 7-12 lunch 40 cents, elementary milk 5 cents, and various student body and towel fees for elementary junior high and high school.
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North Gem
P.E
Connie Jovick
Marva Mickelsen
Audrianne Durrance
Pennylynn Maxwell
Vers Larsen
Phil Cammibeil
Allene Sorenson
Martha Bassett
David Bird
James Butterfield
Marjorie Christensen
Nurma
Kunza
Ailigas Larsen
Disha Getta
Joan Leray Toramm
Agricul
Gad Sonegh
Beker Industries hires back 250 workers in Canada
Beker Industries Corp in Canada rehired about 250 employees since July 26 after laying off 235 workers three months earlier to clear fertilizer inventories. A spokesman said production capacity should be reached sometime in September, with most new hires being former staff.
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Beker Industries Corp
Conda
Phosphate Fertilizer Company
Beker Industries
Junior High Registration Dates Probed for Soda Springs
Note shows registration window for Soda Springs seventh and eighth graders between August 16 and 25. Text is fragmented but indicates a school administrative notice inviting student registration for the junior high.
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Soda Springs
Canma
Kress Declares Victory in Idaho Democratic Primary for Congress
Idaho State Senator Stan Kress D Firth says his win over Kelly Pearce in the Democratic primary is a team effort built by an active Idaho Second District organization. Kress, a 32 year old school superintendent and farmer, won 13 533 votes 55 7 percent to Pearce 10 753 votes 44 3 percent. He thanked supporters for thousands of hours of campaign work after the August 3 primary.
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Stan Kress
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Kelly Pearce
Lava Hot Springs
George Hansen
Pearce
Congress
Pony League Tournament Sparks Soda Springs Weekend Play
Eight Pony League teams, including Logan Washington Terrace of Ogden Rupert Blackfoot Mafat Hyrum and Smithfield, compete in Soda Springs Thursday through Saturday with afternoon and night games. Championships are set for Saturday.
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Hyrum
Smithfield
Free Junker Car Tow Away For Grace Bancroft
Grace and Bancroft announce a free junk car tow away to beautify communities. Free service within ten miles of Bancroft. call Theo Parker at 646-7870 or Aug 23 at 425-3533 for Grace. Call to arrange before the deadline.
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Tabernacle Choir Features Local Girl
Mary Ann Lowe appeared with the Tabernacle Choir in a background scene as Michael Lund filmed vignettes during August. The setting depicted a peaceful glen and pastoral pool while a young lady enjoyed the tranquil surroundings to accompany a long musical organ rendition.
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Tabernacle Choi
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Tabernacle Choir
Grace City Council Discusses Dog Ordinance Changes
Grace council meeting discussed water improvements and a Public Works grant bill. Dog ordinance changes set a non commercial kennel definition, licensing fees per dog, and approval requirements from nearby residents. Unpaid bills were reviewed and a motion to hire Ronald D. Welle Industrial Instrument Specialists for sewer work passed.
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J-U-B Engineers
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Harold F Spencer
C.D. Simmons
Fred B van Vleet
Ronald D. Welle
Beker Down in Second Quarter Earnings
Beker Industries Corp reports 1976 second quarter sales of 32.343 million with a net loss of 2.124 million or 19 cents a share. First half 1976 sales total 59.367 million, versus 118.718 million in 1975. CEO Erol Beker cites lower selling prices higher warehousing costs and reduced production as main causes of decline.
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Greenwich, Conn
Beker Industries Corp Today
Erol Beker
Simlar
Council Decides to Continue 11 30 PM Siren for Curfew
The council discussed the Curfew Ordinance and approved plant up to specifications on equipment. The motion was seconded and approved. The council decided to continue using the siren at 11 pm and 30 to help enforce the ordinance.
Registration to Begin for Soda Springs High School
Students new to Soda Springs High for 1976 77 must register August 19 20 from 9am to 3pm with transcripts. Seniors should also register. Former students return August 23 24. Regular classes start August 30. New attendance policy sets 8 absences per class per semester. 9th absence loses credit. Parents notified by mail after 4th 6th 8th absences.
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Soda Springs
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Daryl Nelson
Jay Hamblin
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Graduates Set for Idaho State Summer Session
Idaho State University in Pocatello will award degrees and certificates to 361 students after the Summer Session. Notable certificate candidates include Douglas Thompson of Georgetown and David E. Larson of Soda Springs in auto mechanics. Other nominees for business equipment repair include Joe Van Lindsay of Soda Springs, with secretarial certificates awarded to Kristeen Bennon and Delene Perkins. Electronics technology certificates list Earl Hambleton Jr. of Soda Springs.
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David E. Larson
Soda Springs
Joe van Lindsay
Soda Snrnes
Kristeen Bennon
Delene Perkins
King Electronics Technology
Earl Hambleton Til
SSJHS Football Player Meeting Notice
There will be a football meeting for all 7th and 8th grade boys at SSJHS. The session is August 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. in the junior high gym to prepare for practice starting August 23.
Idaho potato yield survey to influence 1976 production
Across Idaho and 11 other major producing states, field samples will measure plant populations per acre and potato yields. Richard Max notes 350 Idaho fields will be visited before harvest, with 2,100 fields in other states. Data will inform potential gross and net yields, with published estimates in October and November.
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Richard Max
Idaho Crop and Livestock Reporting Service
Randgyn
Calliope Draws Crowds at Caribou County Parade
Ray Millard unveiled a home built Calliope in the Caribou County Parade. The giant 3 whistle instrument drew attention as Gene Andreasen wore ear protection and the crowd praised its rare presence. NBC featured the display on a television special.
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