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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1955
Page
9
The Caribou County Sun reports the death of A. L. Ozburn a longtime Soda Springs leader serving as mayor and county commissioner ally in community development. His forty plus years in the district reflected a sturdy public life and steady efforts for growth.
The article argues large cotton surpluses depress farm families and communities and calls for decisive action to restore farmer profits. It critiques imports from Canada, urges domestic newsprint production from agriculture, and warns that without government intervention, the farm economy may be wrecked as prices and buying power fall.
The Landward Relief Society held its annual Christmas party at the church with 17 guests exchanging gifts and refreshments provided by the presidency. Conrad Sanders read The Christmas Light, and Mrs Ray Dabling organized games. The report also lists numerous social visits and travel notes of local residents and a closing remark about the 17 gauge duck hunting gun.
A Christmas tale recalls Joseph and Mary seeking shelter in a crowded city. The piece asks readers to welcome the Christ Child into their hearts and homes, noting that true preparation goes beyond cards and gifts to embrace faith and gratitude.
Secretary Benson targets middlemen margins in agriculture after Sen. Welker cited Idaho potato price marks. He ordered department experts to study the spread between marketing costs and farm production costs, urging action on whether consumer prices reflect improper charges. The note says food prices rose slightly as farmer prices fell.
The state highway department reports four mercury vapor street lamps at two Wendell access entrances on state highway 25 were destroyed by gunfire since Nov. 22. Lights cost 11.40 each with 12.84 glass. replacements push total near 50 per luminaire and may force abandonment of lighting at the sites if vandalism continues.
Reappointment of William J. Holman of Boise and appointment of Halsey W. Burgess of Walla Walla to three year terms on the Farm Credit District of Spokane board announced by Fred A. Knut sen general agent.
Officials call for active cooperation from all who live in the area and express confidence that the cited situation will be corrected with collective effort.
Idaho State Fifth District School Librarians association led by Oleen Anderson of Grace toured Idaho State College library. Eli M. Oboler guided the visit as librarian. Martha M. Guenther demonstrated book processing from delivery to shelving with student assistants.
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