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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1956
Page
1
The Idan-Ha Bottling Works site near Stampede Park is torn down to clear land for a new city park. The well known preprohibition Fizt-water producer shipped nationwide. The park is named for Moses Christensen, land donor, and Ninety Per Cent Spring will be rehabilitated into recreation space to serve a growing population.
Mack Holbrook of Bancroft led the lineup as the County Farm Bureau contest results were revealed during a Monday evening program in Bancroft. Winners included Grace Hubbard in a vocal solo second place. Linda Lanachteenberg and others in dance and talent divisions. junior and senior participants from Bancroft and Grays Lake recognized for poise, personality, and various performances.
The District PTA convened a morning conference led by President. a planning program panel discussed human relations and safety strategies. Moderated by Dr Herren Snider, the session included Mrs Fred Nertrade Eastman and others guiding parents on school program planning and youth protection efforts.
Superintendent Ralph McCloy announces the North Gem elementary and junior high staff is set for the new term with two days of teachers meetings on August 31 and September 1. New seating in the auditorium and a painting project mark ongoing improvements. a new addition with dressing rooms and two classrooms is underway but no completion date is set.
The Relief Society hosted Bannock and Port Neuf Stakes at their annual convention in Bancroft Idaho. General Board members Louise W. Madsen and Alene M. Young spoke. Idaho Stake figures Roland Allen and Paul Hatch represented priesthood. An executive and board meeting preceded an afternoon assembly with talks on family hour and the storehouse of the soul, plus two musical numbers.
Superintendent Homer Williams announced the Grace area will not open until Labor Day due to unfinished work on the Junior High building. Opening day was set for August 27 and a related workshop covered budget and finance, publications, hospitality, membership, health and life education, room representatives and safety. Election results will be announced next week.
Ed J. Melena about 72 sustained a broken hip and minor injuries after being struck by a car driven by Jack L. Kerbs of Rupert on highway 34 within city limits. He was taken to Caribou County Hospital. Sheriff Marriott and deputies investigated. Melena wore dark clothing and was walking on the right shoulder when struck. Citations pending. Melena remained hospitalized in a body cast after surgery.
The Caribou County Posse took second place in the local parade in Poky. The group earned front-page recognition in the Pocatello paper for their participation and display.
Wool program payments need full sale documents to support applications. Glen Allen notes documents must include producer name and address sale date wool or lamb weight buyer details and net payout. The Wool Act set incentive levels and 1956 marketing year begins April 1956 at 62 cents per pound. ATTEND FUNERAL SERVICES IN SALT LAKE CITY Mr and Mrs Glenn Spackman attended the funeral for David Avon Frame killed in a store robbery.
A lightning strike near Call Brothers elevator in Bancroft destroyed a 75 ton hay stack leased to Ernest and Eldred Hogan. Firefighters battled until 8:30 p m but the hay and shed-like stack burned completely. Loss estimated at about 1400 dollars in hay plus labor, with total losses well above 1500 dollars for the farmers.
Local high school and junior high students may secure lockers and pay registration fees during the week starting August 27. Supt. Ezra Moore says lockers are first come first served. High school students may buy books and adjust registrations before September 4.
A teenage suspect named Yromy Potateyls Sederenin was arrested by Sheriff Marriott for forging a check. He appeared before Justice Lee Wallace and was sentenced by District Judge Henry McQuade to six months at the State Hospital South in Blackfoot. W E Wines, 36, of Blackfoot was jailed for issuing a check without funds and posted a $1,000 bond for a preliminary hearing before Justice Sea Wallace next Tuesday.
A Kiwanis club event in Pocatello draws a sizeable delegation to a Tuesday night show. The program centers on a community church activity and features local participants and sponsors.
Little League season ends with City Drug capturing championship honors as Cigy Drag defeats Monsanto 28 to 2 in the deciding game. About 80 boys participated in the season with teams from Soda Springs and local leagues.
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