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.
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1957
Page
1
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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