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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1956

Page

1

Local highway meeting to discuss routes Thursday night

The Chamber of Wil host 2 highway routes north of town from Monroe Bancroft Pres yn Hot Springs and galies along the two pen invited. ch, chairman of the ay Board, will be in ing is the outgrowth the local chamber. Various communities seek designation of routes from Granger to in the federal super gram. The meeting will be presided by Call, president Springs Chamber, with the chamber and business groups attending. The event aligns with plans to improve highway designation.

Monroe Bancroft Presyn Hot Springs galies ay Board ing chamber 5 Grace business High Salt Lake City Granger president Springs Chamber of

Routes of Area Super Highways Are Outlined

Dr M Kackley explains the postwar highway plan under new congressional law. A network of direct, controlled access superhighways would link major cities for war and peace, with traffic streams set by highway branching. The current law omits Highway 30 North from Granger Wyoming to McCammon Idaho, routing toward Ogden Salt Lake and Brigham.

M. KACKLEY Congress Hoover dam Granger Wyoming McCammon Idaho Ogden Salt Lake Brigham

Trout Derby Ends Sunday in Caribou County

The Caribou County Fish Derby closes Sunday night after a week of lively entries to promote trout fishing on local streams and lakes. Dorothy McLain appears poised to win the grand prize of $20 from the Caribou County Sun, with other awards including $5 merchandise for weekly winner and $5 each for the largest trout by a woman and by a child under 14. Local merchants and clubs sponsored the event, with a full list to appear in next week’s Sun.

Caribou County Dorothy McLain Caribou County Sun Sun Geyser club Gagon Lumber Co Larry's Man's Shop Al's Place Angling club Western Auto Supply Trail Motel Jerry's 68 Service Jane Adams Dress Shop Bein's

Volunteers Needed For Boat Landing Fence Move

Monday September 3 Labor Day volunteers are asked to report at 9:00 a.m. to move the boat landing fence at Alexander Reservoir. Bring a hammer shovel and staple pullers. Bob Hubbard donated land to expand lakefront space. Plans include grass trees seats and added parking. Also Kiwanis announce Kids Day on September 22 for Caribou County with preparations underway.

Alexander reservoir Bob Hubbard si {son Irving Norcross DeVal Gillett

Economy Cash Store Sold to Local Women

Ray Davis announced the sale of the Economy Cash Store to Mrs Elmer Wilson and Mrs Tommie Thomas. The transaction excluded the Davis Jewelry shop, which will remain. The new owners plan to run the business as The Economy Shop while Davis continues the jewelry store in a nearby location.

Ray Davis Economy Elmer Wilson Tommie Thomas Davis Mr. Davis Soda Springs Preston Electric company Duane Jay Lallam

Honoring Last Chance Pioneers Unveiling Sunday

An unveiling Sunday evening September 2 at Grace City Park Sherman Camp Utah honors Last Chance Canal pioneers. Caroline Sullivan and Wesley Kirby will speak as pioneer descendants. DUP officials will lead dedicatory prayer and remarks with special musical numbers. Community urged to attend to celebrate the canal project’s role in the valley.

Grace Sherman Camp will orker m. Caroline (Sullivan Wesley John V. Kirby DUP Last Chance Canal Co. Ltd

Kiwanians Meet in Preston For Inter-City Session

Thirty Soda Springs Kiwanis members attended an inter-city meeting in Preston Monday night. George Wade spoke on the Idaho Utah Kiwanis convention to be held in Cedar City September 1 2 and 3. A film Build As Free Men was shown. Lincoln Luke and Cal Jewkes provided a musical program and had performed at the San Francisco convention.

Preston Soda Springs

Grace Red Devils Open Home Football Season Versus Marsh Valley

Grace High School announces a fall football schedule with a Sept. 7 home opener against Marsh Valley. Coach Me Nyman and assistant Allen Luthi lead a lineup featuring Weimer at tackle and Skinner at end. Practicing well, the team plans to field strong on the line and protect the quarterback as they prepare for the opening homecoming festivities and a fall calendar that includes a dance fundraiser.

Nyman Grace Red Devils Marsh Valley Allen Luthi r Weimer hillback Gerald Skinner Smith Motta Dew Marsh Grace

North Gem Cowboys Open Season Against West Side Monday Night

The North Gem Cowboys host West Side in the season opener Monday night. Kickoff time is 7:30 or 8:00. The team will likely be short Ho gan the heaviest ineman due to an injury in scrimmage. Coach Tom Bell named starters Monte Charles at quarterback, Brent Maughan at fullback, Dell Maughan and Kenny Reed at halfback.

North Gem Cowboys West Side aton Hogan Ineman Tom Bell Monte Charles Brent Maughan Dell Maughan Kenny Reed

First Big Game Hunts Open Sat

September 1 marks opening day for several big game hunts across the region. Hunters are urged to secure licenses and tags in advance and verify availability before entering back country terrain. Notable openings include Area B deer and elk general hunts and related mountain goat, bighorn sheep, and bear hunts in specified zones from September 1 to late September or November 30.

big horn Loon creek Middle Fork Salmon pesson sten

Cardinals Open Season Sept 7 At Home

Coach Mel Clark, with 16 returning lettermen, is optimistic about Soda Springs Cardinals football. They host Kemmerer Friday night Sept 7 at the city park, 8:00 p m. About 40 players practicing, with the same starting backfield as last year and an more experienced lineup, Clark predicts a strong season.

Mel Clark Soda Springs Cardinals Kemmerer Clark Cardinals

Bids Sought On Seal Coating Local Highways

The State Highway Department advertises bids for seal coating on 5.854 miles of State Highway 34 Nuter Grace 11.209 miles of US 30N Soda Springs East and 14.939 miles of US 20N Bancroft Soda Springs. Materials stockpiled near Soda Springs and Grace under Idaho Federal Aid Proj Nos B17TH(4) F-1481(8) STM-1481(808) Stockpile 173 Bear Lake and Oneida Counties.

State Highway Department Nuter- Grace Soda Springs Bancroft Grace Idaho theu and Bear Lake Counties

Autos Collide Near Here Sending Victims to Hospital

Mrs. Norman Gardner 23 of Soda Springs is seriously injured from a wreck 24 miles northeast of here on the Blackfoot Dam road. She sustained a fractured knee and leg and facial cuts. hospitalized in Pocatello for several months. Other injured include Norman D Plymouth’s three children Tress 4 Reggie Dean 2 and Dickie Lane 5 months. Ricky Lane treated and dismissed. In the other car 1952 Dodge driven by Mark Lindsay 27 Hill Field Utah, his wife 22 Var Lindsay 29 Blackfoot James Lindsay 7 Elizabeth Manning 11 and the driver, all injured. Lindsay and his wife released to physicians. Sheriff Marriott said Lindsay followed about 150 yards behind the preceding car as they traveled from Blackfoot toward Soda Springs. The Gardner car coming from Lod Springs to Blackfoot met the first car. dust obscured sight and prevented avoidance. Both cars demolished in a dust filled swale.

Norman Gardner Soda Springs here Blackfoot Dam Blackfoot hospital tme Mark Lindsay Hill Field Utah Var Lindsay Blackfoot James Lindsay Elizabeth Manning Caribou County Ralph Marriott Lindsay Gardner Lods Springs

Election Next Tuesday in District No 150 and 160

Trustees elected for three years in Districts 4 and 5 with polls at Soda Springs high school for District 4 residents and Grays Lake elementary for District 5 voters. Nominees include Russell Sibbett Oscar Vias Charles Collins for District 5 and Melvin Gill for District 4 with write ins allowed.

ste Condo Ten Mile Pass China Hat Blackfoot river Soda Springs Grays Lake Henry Freedom Tygee Russell Sibbett Oscar Vias Charles Collins Melvin Gill Idaho trashoo

Grace Sept. 4 School Trustee Election At Grace

Grace residents vote September 4 for annual trustee election No.148. Zone one covers Franklin county area and zone four centers between Center Street and two mile road. Incumbent Muret Mendenhall seeks re election opposed by Ronald Panter. Roy Corbett seeks unexpired term of Clair Chadwick who resigned. Qualified electors vote for trustees in their own zone. Mr and Mrs D A Nelson and family moved to 261 South Second West.

pani No 148 Grace pe school Thatcher lone one sone Franklin county Center street Muret Mendenhall Ronald Panter Insone Roy Corbett Clair Chadwick trustes

Dave Grimm Elected Chairman of Demo County Central

Dave Grimm is elected chairman of the Demo County Central Committee for two years at a Calidor County Democratic Precinct meeting. Officers named include D. W. Rene and Pie Picanco of Bancroft as county committeemen, along with Mrs. Digg Lewis and others. details show local party leadership changes. Also notes BPW board and high school students may register for Market Week with attendees listed.

Dave Grimm Demo County Central Committee Calidor o'clowtr D. W rene thelretant Pie Picanco Bancroft Lewis comaditeemas Digg Womad Springs

Brain Fever Watch For Idaho County Horses

Idaho Department of Agriculture officials warn Idaho County could face brain fever in September and October. If an epizootic appears, a quarantine may bar outside horses unvaccinated against the disease. Hunters are urged to vaccinate their horses at least 30 days before entry, with two vaccines spaced a week to ten days apart and 21 days for full protection, per Dr. A P Schneider B S D V M Idaho Bureau of Animal Industry.

Idaho Department of Agriceplate Idaho county Idaho Idaho Board of County Commissioners A.P. Schneider Idaho Bureau of Animal Industry

Building Permits for New Homes and Garages on Court Street

Building permits issued for Wm. & Gagan new residence on Court Street. Grant E. Horsley applies for new residence at 30 North Third East. DeVlin Andersen seeks two car garage and streetway attached to a residence at 300 Rose Ave. J. E Henley applies for garage at 905 North East attached to residence. Jay Allred plans new residence for Donald Longenbohn at 20 Mountain View Ave Ava. Burke Horsley requests new building shelter or cage for COE CE. Glen Irving seeks to build new residence on East Highway SON.

Wm. & Gagan Court Street Grant E. Horsley North Third East DeVlin Andersen streeway Rose Ave J. E Henley North East Jay Allred Donald Longenbohn Mountain View Ava Burke Horsley COE CE Glen Irving Highway

Mrs Havel Gaburn Elected President of Daughters of Utah Pioneers

Mrs Havel Gaburn was elected president at the county Daughters of the Utah Pioneers bi annual convention held Friday at the local LDS chapel. Officers for a two year term include Joan Nohan first vice president Dahri Cheirrell second vice president Ruger organist Ol pen chorister. Camps represented were Camp Meads Camp Alice Ashton Camp Louie Camp Mt Sherman and Camp Gem Valley. A dedication document will honor those who built the Last Chance.

Havel Gaburn eer Daughters of the Utah Pioneers LDS Joannohan Dahri Cheirrell Ruger Olpen Mildred Christopherson Mildred Johnson Lucille Clegg Camp Meads Alice Ashton Camp Louie Mt. Sherman Camp Gem Valley ument Last Chance

Scout Sessions Reveal Kenday Lead Trip Details

A ten day Wood Baise Scout Lead trip was not a vacation as three school sessions daily kept scouters busy. Delegates from the Wasters region attended, with Kenday leading the group and sessions occupying most of the day.

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gs Chamber of wil ao McCammon Caribou Trout Derby Bancroft and Grace Lode Springs Kiwanis club Kiwanis Jack Lane omar fer Binghem Frank Hendrickson righ Bill Black Hammondi Ray Last Chance Pioneers Grace Mt American Falls Dat Don Trujillo Gem Cowboys Anton Lallatin Jean Lynn Olden Laustin sister Ben Falkead fually D. A. Nelson 261 South Second West BPW the Maire West Ryans Elwim Louare East Lake City Chevrolet
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