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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1954
Page
1
Picture of the newly installed officers at Yall Post of the Legion with Dr Emmet Herron among those noted in the ceremony. Details of ranks and positions follow during the event.
The Fish and Game Department released winners for the Caribou Special Elk Hunts across multiple areas. Winners include names from Caribou Basin Springs Wayan Swan Valley and Grace units with many listed participants. no winners were reported for the Pocatello Unit No 1 and the Fremont and Clark units.
Fragmented text notes elevators in Caribou and remarks on Pelé and damage unseen. Mentions wheat at about 15 percent and sample grade. Context unclear with garbled wording and partial phrases.
Arthur E Tory Johnson longtime Conda resident and former postmaster died early Saturday at home.Born December 16 1897 in Salt Lake City he worked in Conda for over 30 years and later for Anaconda Copper Co He is survived by his widow a daughter Mrs Gordon Gatrell and his mother three sisters and three grandchildren Funeral services featured hymns and a tribute by Roy Findlay Burial at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City
The Forest Service announced a sale of more than one million board feet of timber in Caribou. Buyer James L. Gomm paid 5.40 per thousand for the fir and lodgepole pine. The timber will last about 40 000 board feet per year and be marketed in Star Valley with 25 percent of revenues to Bow County.
Bud Woodall reports Caribou County 1954 real and personal property valuation drops by 33 930 due to mining profits and lower cattle values though the county shows gains in three towns. Soda Springs leads county increases, Bancroft and Grace add modest rises, while livestock values decline overall. Utilities and rail networks remain state assessed. Local tax revenue for Soda Springs rises under 1958 levies, not individual tax hikes.
The Soda Springs softball team schedules a Saturday evening game featuring Marv Abrams one of the game's outstanding pitchers. Abrams hails from Idaho and has appeared in regional tournaments, boosting anticipation for the match.
Conda Miners of the International Union of Mine Mill and Smelter Workers join an industry wide strike for higher wages and benefits. The Conda local had voted in an international strike, with mines across the west now idle as negotiations unfold in Butte with Anaconda Copper officials.
Soda Springs city council approves a park light policy to curb peak load penalties. Groups must book with the city clerk and engineer, pay five dollars per hour with two hours minimum, advance payment required, unused time refunded, police to enforce payment, and rules apply to light usage at the ball park.
Art Kelly has been chosen zone chairman for Lions clubs in District No. 38-E, covering Soda Springs Grace Bancroft Montpelier and Paris. A past Soda Springs Lions club president, he has held all local club offices except Lion tamer. He is the Republican candidate for state representative of Caribou county.
A 1953 DeSoto stolen from Conrad Sanders in Lund two weeks ago was found in Williamsport Indiana this week in poor condition. The recovered vehicle led to the arrest of a Mountain Home air base airman in Tampa Florida who is being held as a suspect.
Grant Grandy, veteran WWI missionary and former Montpelier junior high teacher, is appointed principal of the Seminary of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints at Sodal Springs. He holds a master's from USAC Logan. wife Barbara Curtis of Payson Utah. five children. Courses planned include Old and New Testament and church history with graduation credits. Registration will take place at.
D W Grimm, Caribou county Emergency March of Dimes director, announced an emergency appeal for funds August 16 31. Polio cases this year are one third higher than the five year average, with projected 40060 new cases and more patients returning to hospitals for improved care. Donations will be accepted at Largilières Bank Soda Springs Lasley Stalker Grace and Sanders Furniture Co. Ban croft.
Soda Springs Kiwanis will journey to Logan next week for the 1954 Utah Idaho Kiwanis district convention. President Larry Shriver and Vice President Jack Garvin are the official delegates. At this week’s meeting Joe Whiteside was elected director, succeeding Ray Davis who resigned. State Senator Fred Cooper was made an honorary member.
Arnold Campbell 27 dies from multiple injuries after a two vehicle crash on Highway 30 N near a golf course. Burke Horsley of Soda Springs drove a truck. Lars en of Soda Springs was a passenger. Campbell died at Caribou hospital. Coroner's inquest set for Monday.
Soda Springs football coach Ed Wessel rebuilds spirit with seven lettermen returning as juniors. Noting light weight and speed, he hopes sophomores join the squad. Key players include Gordon Allen, Dredse Fackta, Drear Mamnhreve, Taian Wate, Ralah Smart, and others. Upcoming games list dates in March and April, with trips to Cantambas, Walding, Dayton, and South March. Mr and Mrs Johnnie Johnseon and family return from a Good ing vacation.
In Canoege County the evening heat reached 42 degrees as air conditions lagged. Local residents reported stifling conditions and complaints about cooling systems. Officials urged hydration and limited outdoor activity during peak hours.
Readable school rosters list faculty for Bancroft Grace Thatcher and North Gem. Registration for new students at Soda Springs continues Saturday from 3:30 to 7 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. High school lockers, books, and fees to be arranged. Building repairs include acoustic tiling, new sinks, drinking fountains, and tennis courts funded by Bancroft Lions Club.
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