15 Dec 1955
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
1
The article urges careful handling of Christmas trees and decorations to avoid hazards. It notes dangers from torching candles and electrical decorations and emphasizes keeping trees away from heat sources, crowds, and clutter to prevent fires and accidents during the holiday season.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the LDS Second Ward chapel Soda Springs for Penn George Barger of Beetown Downey Idaho who died at a Caribou County hospital from injuries received in an accident while employed as a contractor. He was 66 and survived by his wife and a son Wayne Ray. Interment followed in Fairview cemetery with Whitman and Matthews directing.
Anne entertain at the Red and Gun Club annual dance Saturday night December 17 at Grace grade school. Prizes will be awarded and two good orchestras will provide music announced Frank Taylor president of the club.
A $100,000 damages suit proceeds with Judge Henry F. McQuade presiding. Plaintiffs Mrs Lampbell and her two minor sons allege injuries from a Aug 22, 1984 auto truck collision near Soda Springs on Route 7 5 Highway 30. Defendants include Y Tite Construction Co and Burke Horsley with Max Lar assisting. the defendants deny fault and claim the fence caused the incident.
The Soda Springs ski tow will operate this Saturday and Sunday under Ronald Nicki. No machines will run Saturday. 25 to 30 high school boys are urged to help pack the slope for Sunday. Newcomers should take Highway 34 up Trail Canyon and follow signs about seven miles from Soda Springs.
Mrs Thora Tingey hospital superintendent asks visitors to observe hours from 2 30 to 4 00 pm and 7 00 to 8 00 pm. Cooperation requested for orderly visiting. Mr and Mrs Scott St move to new home at 2 East North Street first week.
City Clerk Della Morris announces Christmas lighting judging on Monday to Wednesday December 19 20 21. Three judges will announce winners in next week's Sun December 22. Prizes of 15 10 and 5 dollars will go to best lighted and decorated homes not previously honored and a separate award for the best decorated and lighted store. Officials urge entry from residents and businesses.
Tommy Thompson was presented with the Farm Bureau award for outstanding work with 4H and Farm Bureau members. Elsie Siward Rosa Rindlisbaker and Mary S. Allen received Silver Clover awards for five years of service. T. J. Chester presented Friends of 4H plaques, while D. E. Warren distributed leader pins and certificates at Caribou County event featuring a banquet.
Anha Eliza Stones, 87, of Franklin, mother of Mrs Norton, died Wednesday morning at about 11 oclock from a heart attack after two weeks of illness. Funeral arrangements are to be announced. The Soda Springs seniors sponsor a gall he game and the senior class announces plans for an event inviting attendance.
Christmas vacation in Sodal Springs schools runs from Wednesday December 21 to Monday January 2, with a makeup week to follow through Saturday January 7. Superintendent Ezra Moore cites the extra holiday due to a state holiday proclamation and a parent approved schedule. The board plans to call for bids on remodeling including a science room home ec room and lockers, with bid opening set for February 28.
A hospital note lists several births and discharges in Soda Springs and nearby towns. Entries include Melvin and Verda Weaver with a boy born December 11, James and Arlene Healey with a girl born December 18, and multiple patients noted as still confined, discharged, or admitted including Curtis Toone and Leah Trem Glade Sibbett.
Fragmentary weather note mentions Soda Springs and Aberdeen with unclear terms. Reads like a brief regional forecast or observed conditions but lacks usable details such as dates, temperatures, or specific weather events.
An unexpected heating plant failure at Soda Springs Elementary disrupted Tuesday classes. Janitor Bill Muir found a dry boiler and damaged tubes, but officials said there was no fire or hazard. The building is insured and repair costs will be covered by the district.
Commissioners met Monday and allowed claims and attended to routine business. Annual First Ward Mia Christmas Party announced by Mutual. Christmas party and dance at 7:30 p.m. refreshments provided. Everyone over cordial invited to attend.
Patrons urged to mail packages early to ensure delivery by Christmas. The post office will operate all day Saturday December 17 and remain open until 6:00 PM to help with holiday mail.
Mr Ralph Taylor the principal points out that education needs more than money to run a school and emphasizes collaboration with staff to provide resources and a good education. Mrs Tuttle presents an Indian Lore project with murals and artifacts while parents tour classrooms and meet teachers.
City council at night awarded a bid for a new car to Keller and Ireland. Buddy Butterfield spent Thursday in Boise on business.
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