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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 16, 1956
Page
1
Smylie arrives by plane and greets supporters at the fair. The junior parade began before the governor reached town, and Smylie rode briefly with the marching participants. He shakes hands with Gov Bert Muir and is joined by Law and Senator Fred Canner.
Robert Smylie spoke Friday on Idaho highway plans urging cooperation to build an all weather route linking Salt Lake City with Jackson Hole. He said state funds and federal programs will boost highway construction with about 90 million dollars expected in three years, stressing the need for skilled engineers and local support.
The USDA announces a referendum on amendments to the Idaho Eastern Oregon Potato Agreement and Order to be held August 13 through 27, 1956. Idaho growers in specified counties and Malheur County, Oregon, who harvested or marketed in 1955 may vote. Ballots and return envelopes were mailed August 10, 1956.
Attendance at the rodeo set a record as good weather drew large crowds for events and shows. Local competitors and exhibitors were highlighted with reports of a festive three day fair accompanying the rodeo, and organizers praised the overall success of the fair and rodeo weekend.
Senior winners Herman Hatch announced prize results with multiple divisions led by Williams and Grace in Church am Division, Wyss Dairy top in Business Men's Division, and Gem Valley Farm Bureau first in Civic Division. Honorable mentions included Bannock Stake Primary, Lasley and Stalker, Lows Drug, Graya Lake. Parade photos appear next week in the Sun.
Workers have scaffolds up at the entrance of the high school for repairs. For the past ten days there has been cracking in the plaster at the entrance. Mr. Moore said the work was being done while crews were on the grounds.
Soda Springs high school gridiron aspirants were notified by Coach Miel Clark that football equipment will be issued Monday August 20 between 6:30 and 8:00 PM. Practice begins Wednesday August 22 at 7:00 PM at the city park. all interested boys are invited to check out equipment Monday night.
Installation ceremonies at the Blackburn-Call American Legion post last Thursday night featured Dr. E. E. Herron Idaho Vice-Commander and Glen McKeller Sixth District Commander as the installing officers. Officers installed include Ray Horner as commander, Stanley Matthews adjutant, Bob Anderson first vice commander, Clifford Lundin second vice commander, Gary Poulsen financial officer, Ronald Nichols service officer, and Donald Beck chaplain.
The Junior parade judged by beauty originality and humor crowned Grace Primary in beauty for their pretty coat. Brig and Howard Young families won originality with a Noah's Ark float. humor ended in a tie. Prize money split for the pumpkin float by Jay Halen and hot dog creation by Esther Ziegler and the Winwards family. Ten dollars awarded per division.
All Little League players, managers and coaches are asked to assemble near the Idaho cafe at 5:00 p m Sunday to board a school bus to Poca tello for a Pioneer League game between the Bannock Indians and a top league team.
City Drug and Monsanto meet Friday night at City Park in a decisive Little League playoff. City Drug has one win in the series. a Friday victory crowns them champions, while a Monsanto win forces a third game.
J. M. Fraser reports a Caribou County oil well eight miles from Soda Springs on the traps farm is down about 2750 feet. Drilling paused for overhauling equipment. no strike reported yet, but formation presently looks promising.
A Democratic dinner rally will be held at the Idaho cafe in Soda Springs on August 22 at 8 p m announced by Jack Gibbs. Tickets cost 5 dollars per couple with prominent Democratic candidates slated to speak.
The Bancroft Farm Bureau will host Grays Lake and Soda Springs Farm Bureaus Monday evening for a county wide Talent Fund and Talk Meet announced by county Farm Bureau chairman Alice Smith. All age groups are eligible to participate on a county level.
In Caribou county Idaho a heavy primary election turnout produced Milt Bowman Democrat and G W Samson Republican as party nominees for district two commissioner with large vote margins. U S Senator race saw Ray J Davis lead locally though Holden led statewide. Taylor topped Democrats in the county and Bistline led in Congress representation race. Approximately 1578 votes were cast, compared with 2298 in 1954 general election.
Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce discusses forming a Highway 30 N organization after noting the federal plan excludes the route. Dr E Kackley urges action, cites traffic shifts via Salt Lake Ogden, and a committee is formed to contact communities from McCammon to Granger to promote the highway. Jack Garvin reports on a Grace meeting with Governor Smylie about Highway 34 improvements.
An evening rage brush cutting event is scheduled from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Friday August 17 at the golf club. Bring the kids and sharpen axes for the cutting. directors will meet afterward to review the kids received for the system. All interested waterers are invited to attend.
County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee chair Glen Allen announces for 1956, No. 1 Hard Wheat price supports at 1.75 per bushel with discounts on 24 undesirable varieties including Rex and Bluejacket. Loans and certifications required. wife must sign loan documents. Funeral services held for Jesse Cluff Jene Max Cluff, 15, in Soda Springs with burial at Preston Idaho.
The hospital notes list births for Russell and Dorothy Lewis Paria a boy 6 lbs 14 oz August 8 Clyde and Idella Luthi Grace a boy 8 lbs 15 oz August 12 Kent and Betty Fowler Soda Springs a girl 6 lbs 12 oz August 12 Scott and Annette Stiles Soda Springs a boy 5 lbs 13 oz August 14 and a roster of admitted discharged and still confined patients across Salt Lake City Soda Springs Grace Raoul Wheeler Preston etc with names including W H Smith Sheryl Brown Sue Smith Cathy Jenkins Violet Harris Leonard Hoopes Dorothy Pickering and others.
Earl Gunnell reports around 30000 bushels of winter hard red wheat with higher than average protein. One batch tested 17.30. Elevator operators say protein is generally lower this year. Also notes Payette visitor J B Barnes and mention of Raoul J Wheeler and others in Soda Springs.
So da Springs moved toward creating a park at Ninety Per Cent Spring near Stampede Park. The old Bottling Works building has been demolished and the site cleared. Moses Christensen, honored by naming the park, funded the project with Ed Smith overseeing demolition.
Kiwanis guests Rev Lincoln Anderson and Issa Zawaddeh. Zawaddeh from Jordan told of his homeland and learning English from Eugene Whitman. Arrived in the U S two weeks ago plans to become a citizen. He has a wife and two children to bring here and seeks passports. Zawaddeh praised the country and will work at the Idaho Cafe. A longer feature on life in Jordan and his journey to the United States is promised next week.
The grade school lunch room will open on September 4 with Reta Lallatin in charge and Alice Stewart as servant. The high school lunch service begins September 15, with Suden belvery, Therine Moore, Nathdl Bac Skinner, and Meer Peelper assisting.
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