Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Caribou County Sun in Soda Springs, Idaho

Page 1

We have 2,178,999 pages in Idaho

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 18 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1957

Page

1

Johnson a Driver 1 Month

Johnson and a driver faced a one month period tied to an enforcement matter discussed at a Wednesday meeting. The report mentions legal actions, witnesses, and a $500 award related to the case.

Fayette Peck Resigns as Soda Springs Police Chief

Former Soda Springs Police Chief Fayette Peck resigns his post. The report also notes legal clarifications in Idaho on bad checks and Sunday contracts, and details a community event a Grace city park picnic with DeVal Gillett chairing arrangements and Roe White assisting. Mayors and wives of Soda Springs Grace and Bancroft invited.

Fayette Peck Soda Springs Rasmussen Idaho DeVal Gillett Roe White Grace Bancroft

Beard Contests Honor Winners At Local Lounge Event

Floyd Power claimed best looking beard and $500 at the Beard Contest co sponsored by L Grace Lounge and Toms Club 15 in Grate. Wayne Matras won ugliest beard after disqualification of Lindhardt for prize donor ties. Contest drew Caribou County Far and Rodéo cooperation and was part of a well attended fair with fine livestock exhibits. Peck resigned as Soda Springs chief effective August 23. Mayor Ti gert and council accepted. Leonard Rice and John Lewis may see promotion. Peck’s resignation letter dated August 8 was issued days before acceptance.

L. Grace Lounge Toms Club 15 Grate Floyd Power Toms Wayne Matras Arn Lindhardt Wayne Lindhardt Grace Lounge Caribou County Vavette Peck Soda Springs Pyle Allen Tigert Peck Soda Springs Shoshone Idaho Lincoln County Maser

Seek State's Top 4 H Alumni For 1957-58 Honors

State 4 H seeks four outstanding alumni for 1957 58 honors. Nominations ask readers to propose farmers teachers doctors and leaders. Winners from each county will receive certificates while eight men and women are to be honored at the National 4 H Club Congress with a gold alumni key and a trip to Chicago.

Chicago

Ross Reese Family Returns From Bear Lake Vacation

Mr and Mrs Ross Reese and daughters came home Tuesday after a week at Bear Lake where they enjoyed boating and water skiing. They attended a family reunion in Blacksmith Fork Canyon above Hyrum, Utah before returning.

Ross Reese Bear Lake Blackmith Fork Canyon Hyrum Utah

Ogden Sale Highlights Ram Top Price Over Two Thousand

At Ogden, a local ram topped the show by bringing a high price as buyers bid for the University of Idaho stock. The sale averaged $109 per head last year with rams selling in the five head lot at $800 each, consigned by Olsen of Spanish Fork.

Iin Ig Es University of Idaho Olsen Spanish Fork

Inov County Blood Drive Missed Quota in County Drawing

Inov County failed to meet the blood quota of 150 pints at the drawing as only 101 persons donated and 5 were unable. Mrs. Herron, chairman, announced the donors and helpers from American Legion Auxiliary and Grace furnished refreshments. The next mobile unit visit is planned and hopes to boost turnout to meet the bank’s vital needs.

County Faled Herron American Legion Auxil Grace Percy Norcutt McHastensee Wil Page Patty Tipton Audrey Holden Ida Miles Max Snell Tyert Bill Wallace Dalbert Tingey Girses Mberron Tmings Ina Moe Wepota Newel Jenkins Cora Ruger Hemel Hatah Oe Watansen Achene Davids Michelen Cora Vavricka Jonie

Bear Lake Rodeo Weekend Attracts Star Act

Bear Lake rodeo Friday and Saturday features trained horses by Yar and Mrs. Lloyd E. Gibson hailed as the best act at the Days of 47 in Salt Lake City. Don Harrington of Butte Montana is the RCA announcer. Cloris Earls and Monk Pierce headline as clowns and bull fighters. The Bear Lake parade starts at noon Friday. Wake Rodeo links with Bear Lake Fair in the tristate area with new facilities and a covered grandstand plus 2,500 seats around the arena. Children under 12 admitted free at the August 31 night show.

Yar Lloyd E. Gibson Denver Salt Lake City Don Harrington Butte Montana Cloris Earls Monk Pierce Bear Lake Bear Lake Fair Tristate

Sheri Craig Places in State Poster Contest

Sheri Craig earned a state poster contest distinction with a design honoring veterans through poppy symbolism. The entry emphasizes remembrance and community involvement in supporting veterans initiatives.

Sheri Craig

70-Year Area Resident Dies In Montpelier

Funeral services were held for Rhoda Nelson Davis 89 a longtime area resident. Born October 28 1867 in Oxford Idaho she married William J Davis in Logan Temple December 9 1886. They moved to Davisville in 1887 and she lived here ever since. She is survived by one daughter Arminta Adams 18 grandchildren 43 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren. Interment was in Fairview cemetery.

Rhoda Nelson Davis Montpelier William G. and Elvira Vail Nelson Oxford Idaho William J. Davis Logan, Temple Davisville

Fish and Rest in Yellowstone Visit Ends With Shortage

Mr and Mrs Rex Hayes arrived at Lake Yellowstone last Wednesday for a rest trip. They forgot sleeping bags prompting a Jackson run to solve the issue, and they stayed until Sunday. Every day they caught their limit of rice trout in the lake, with the average fish weighing two.

Lake Yellowstone Rex Hayes Jackson Yellowstone

Local Police Report Three Accidents

Three accidents are detailed with injuries and circumstances. A pickup driven by Joseph Merrill overturned after a blow-out west of Bancroft injuring Merrill Isaac Sanchez and two sheep and ponies in the truck. Deputy Sheriff Herbert Walters investigated.

Joseph E. Merrill Isaac M. Sanchez Bancroft Don M. Showalter Olathe Colorado Merrill Barrow Pit Herbert Walters Bear Lake County Beat Lake County Soda Springs

Outdoor Fireplace Constructed at Alexander Reservoir Picnic Grounds

Outdoor fireplace completed at Alexander reservoir boat and picnic grounds by Ron Davis and D McKain. Soda Springs Kiwanis tested it Tuesday night. if public demand remains, another fireplace may be built at the site. Large turnout noted earlier with motor boats and guides.

Ron Davis D. Mckain Alexander Reservoir Soda Springs Kiwanis Club Ous Davis

Bancroft Farm Televised by Utah Power and Light

Utah Power and Light filmed the A Nelson Hogan farm last week showing the sprinkler system and Mrs Hogan with her daughter Susanne using kitchen electrical appliances. The program will air weekly from Wednesday August 28 between 9 and 9 30 p m on the Utah Power and Light company station.

Utah Power and Light Company A. Nelson Hogan

Circus To Be in Grace Monday

Grace and district residents are invited to a circus event set for Monday. Details and admission prices are advertised on another page for readers seeking more information.

The Grace Business Men

Lakeview Park and Playground plan moves forward in Gagom area

Residents in the Lakeview subdivision intensify work toward a new park and playground for youngsters. Two 100 foot wide lots donate land to the city and seed grass. locals propose naming the area Gagom Park.

Lakeview Denny Nichols Gagom

Crocheting Brings Honors to Former Bancroft Man

Darrell Kelly son of Irene Kelly earns county blue ribbons for tablecloth crochet at Caribou County Fair and wins a National Needlecraft Bureau blue ribbon. The national award makes him eligible for a National Crochet Contest with a two person trip to New York and Bermuda as top prize. The rose design tablecloth is completed in one piece and takes about four months.

Darrell Kelly Irene Kelly Kelly Caribou County National Needlecraft Bureau New York Bermuda

Merchants Offer School Specials In Soda Springs

Local merchants promote school special offers in Soda Springs as part of a new advertising sequence. Stores highlight advantages aimed at attracting patrons during the school term.

Soda Springs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Johnson Corbe Iran Seek State Wwe Tnt H.nalr Uilon Srogras Tvs Ty Glin Mathieson Eelu Santlig Lotel Reed Suntry Rd Tyco Agust Ezra H. Moore North Gem Page Ee Comlog Gladys Gray Seonental Marvaelson Estella Ward Hepl Gras D. I. Warren State Atvarsity of Racow Addres Tere da Springs Ogden Sale Inov County Ils Hig Ashbaker Gary Wyes Lee Veneroa Thysterson Vera Medford Med View Gagon Cowden Nielson Ralph J. Marriott Fred Lane Ashington Tacoma Kent Shufeldt Lane Lme Fayette Peek Bancroft Farm Wyss Dairy Rocky Mountain Dairy Watve Sun Lakeview Park Tda J Company
Search Courier

Search the Caribou County Sun Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Caribou County Sun?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication