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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1955
Page
7
Local newspaper records publishable legal notice details for Caribou County Idaho. The entry lists publishers Martin and Katherine E. Martin and notes the Thursday publication schedule and historical post office filing.
The Chesterfield ward of the Latter Day Saints celebrates the dedication of a new chapel marking growth since 1884. Officers and members gather for a milestone that reflects decades of hard work and faith in Caribou county. The Sun extends congratulations to the community.
An eight day effort ending December 11 aimed to cut traffic accidents has fallen short of expected results. The period highlighted the nation’s severe toll of deaths and injuries and urged drivers to make safe driving a habit.
A tangled report notes action by Idaho Natural Gas and a franchise dispute affecting Southern Idaho contracts. The dubious move follows a Supreme Court ruling, signaling unsettled business over material gas distribution.
A lingerie shower for Darlene Stoor was hosted at Mrs. Fred Nichols home. guests included Dionne Pandlay, Jean Tan Sy, Carole Hopkins, Jeanette Hogan and Welch. Games were played and the honoree received a book as a gift before refreshments.
Community scouts in Caribou discuss group structure with 11 year old boys in the Cub Scout ranks and 14 year old Explorer Scouts. Leaders encourage safety training and first aid readiness as new explorer leader John Tolley is appointed.
Kits Harley Childs returned home to Bandar after a week in id at her sister Mrs. Alice Wardle's home. Their father JF Blackburn has been in covalescing foa a major opera. Mr and Mrs Robert Rigby on Montpelier visitors Saturday.
Mr and Mrs Pam Swain announce the engagement of their daughter Norma Ann to Joe Olorenshaw son of Mr and Mrs James Olorenshaw Sago Norma is a student at Soda Springs school and Joe is associated with his father in farming A definite wedding date has not been set.
Lewis Benson and Gaylord Fowler, both of Grace, joined the U S Navy this week. They left Pocatello Tuesday and will receive nine weeks of basic training in San Diego followed by a 14 day furlough before assignment to electronic schools. MOVE TO SODA SPRINGS Mr and Mrs Bud Stoor and family have moved to 190 North First East for the winter. Mr and Mrs Liopd Ferrin have moved to Idaho Falls.
Stormy weather dominated Grays Lake area as flu spreads through the county. Among the ill is Stephen Lee Somsen who, with his mother, received care in Soda Springs. Local visits include Glade Sibbett, Desmond Call, and Reed Humphreys in Idaho Falls. Relief Society bazaar proved successful with candy, ice cream, and fish pond booths. A birthday dinner honored Earl Somsen at his parents’ home.
Multiple minor crashes reported across Thatcher Bancroft and Lago on December 6. John Jones backed into Bob Bolcons Ford near school. George Judan and Max Andresson collided near Mendenhall store with damage to Judan s 1955 Ford and Andreason s 1956 Dodge. A Baldwin vehicle left the road near Bancroft causing $300 damage to fence. Lago youth Michael Mickelson backed into Richard Gorbett s car near Lago church. Gorbett had just backed out when collision occurred. Deputy Bowen investigated all incidents.
A Zone 306 Lions clubs meeting was held in Soda Springs with attendees from Paris Montpelier Grace Bancroft and Soda Springs. Parley Schenk of Bancroft presided the gathering last week.
The text records visits by Mr. and Mrs. Bud Swann, Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Somsen, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Somsen, Mrs. John Soderman, Abe Soderman, Edna of Soda Springs, the John Soderman family, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Samsen, and Frank Som. Also mentions Oacar Vias and Max Weaver.
City of Soda Springs Idaho calls sealed bids for a new police car with four door sedan, deluxe heater and defroster, off filter, heavy ply tires, spare wheel, tire and tube, spotlight, left-hand mirror, standard and automatic transmission, labor to install siren and beacon. Bids due December 14, 1953. City Clerk DELLA MORRIE.
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