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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 1960
Page
1
An event run by the Chamber of Commerce and Soda Springs Club wraps up a Christmas promotion. Loren Fowler plans to sign up as a bride and the town awaits Santa’s final appearance and a free show. Turkeys are distributed as part of the community effort.
Handel's Messiah will be performed Thursday Dec 15 at 7 30 p m in the Bancroft LDS Chapel. Marsh Valley High School choir 120 voices under Gaylen Harris will sing with noted soloists and an substitute for Ralph Kennard. The event is free to the public. Free electricity lights up about 59 000 lamps in over 100 cities and towns across Utah Idaho and Wyoming from Dec 1 to Jan 1 by Utah Power and Light Company with service wires provided.
Ralph J Marriott of McCall Idaho received a citation issued by the Idaho fatty division for his involvement in a fatal accident. City officials said the weeklong proceedings were conducted by the director and Idaho authorities.
The Soda Springs post office announced it will be open all day Saturday from 9:00 am to accommodate the public. The notice appeared on Wednesday and encourages residents to plan visits accordingly.
Soda Springs Ski Area opened last weekend with excellent early season conditions. Boy Scouts and parents, led by Walter Bingham, helped build a new floor at the wacae tee for children. Lift tickets 12th grade and adults priced, ten day passes offered at twenty percent off. Scouts operate a lunch counter. news items to phone in.
City sponsors annual lighting contest with prizes for first second and third places in each residence category. Entry blanks available at City Hall and judging planned for December 16 with lodging and carolers from 6 to 11 pm.
Deputy Sheriff Herb Walters reports a burglary at Grace Cafe owned by Mr and Mrs Percy Sant. Entry gained by breaking back door glass and opening the night lock. Loss was 60 dollars in cash and cigarettes. Discovered when Mrs William Archibald arrived for work at 6 30 am.
More than 100 Soda Springs band students under Brent Covington will present the Annual Christmas Concert next Wednesday December 21 at 8 00 p m in the high school auditorium. The SSHS Concert Band performs Christmas and Yule Time pieces while the Jr High and Grade School 16 piece band offers a short varied program. The High School Dance Band and Pep Band add more variety. Proceeds fund band equipment for the expanding department with admission 75c adults 25c students.
The First Presbyterian Church will present its annual Sunday School Christmas program this Sunday evening at 7 30. Mrs Walter Bingham chairs the event and Owen Nelson directs. The program features speaking and singing chorus and traditional carols. The public is invited and holiday greetings are extended.
Francis J. Rasmussen County Attorney office will close for repairs from Friday, June 23rd to Tuesday, January 3rd. Residents are advised of the shutdown and any needed matters should be addressed when the office reopens.
Santa will again appear in Soda Springs stores this Saturday December 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to take final orders and pass out candy Turkey tickets will be available at all stores Saturday is the last turkey event of the season Winners of free turkeys last week are listed The Kiwanis Club sponsors another free matinee for youngsters at 1:00 p.m.
El Paso Natural Gas Company markets Pacific Northwest lifestyle in nationwide ads to attract population and industry. Publicity manager Robert W. Adams says ads emphasize scenery and recreation to persuade migration and growth in Washington Oregon and Idaho.
At the ASC County Convention on December 12 the County ASC Committee members and alternates were selected. Jack Gibbs of Grace is Chairman, Earl Gunnell of Soda Springs is Vice Chairman, Myron Isle of Soda Springs is Regular Member, Vernon Moser of Bancroft and Lester Hansen of Bancroft are alternates. The committee will take office January 1, 1961 and administer national farm programs at the county level including ACP price supports wheat acreage allotment soil bank wool and sugar.
District Manager Stanton Thompson reports large crowds at the Pocatello Social Security Office since the 1960 amendments broadened eligibility. Aimed at disability benefits and coverage, the update allows earlier qualification and removes a 50 year age minimum. Eligible individuals in Soda Springs can meet representatives December 15 at 9:00 a.m. in the Courthouse Probate Courtroom.
Caribou County Assessor J. Woodall announces all reserved license plates must be picked up before 5:00 P.M. Friday December 23. Those with reservations should contact the assessor’s office now to ensure state reports are completed.
Soda Springs defeated Marsh Valley 48 to 41 in a non-conference night game. G la yar DeMar Carver led with 14 points while Don Anderson added 10 and Don Ayers 9 for Soda. Gaylon Sorenson led Marsh Valley with 11 points.
Boise based Children's Home Society launches its annual red stocking appeal to support 300 Idaho children. Director George Mousets notes rising needs for food clothing shelter and medical care with 150 children already in care and another 150 awaiting placement. Contributions aid institutional foster and adoption services and may be mailed to Box 1128 Boise Idaho.
North Gem Cowboys beat Glenns Ferry 42 38 for their third win as Randy Guidinger scored 17 points. Coach Tom Bell’s team shot 83 percent from the floor and 55 percent at the line while Trails led Glenns Ferry with 8. Junior High Night will feature North Gem juniors during Saturday game with Decko at Bancroft.
Grace Red Devils rallied to beat Kimberly High School 40-33 at Grace Friday night. Keith Morrin led Kimberly with 16 points while Lynn Winterbottom contributed 10 before an ankle injury sidelined him. Grace seized control in the final minutes for their third straight win.
Grace High School suffered a 48 to 43 defeat at home as touring Glenns Ferry High School snapped the Red Devils’ undefeated streak in a hard fought Saturday night contest. Grace led early with Grace 14 24 40 and 9 26 33 sequences noted in the box but Glenns Ferry pulled away in the second half.
Marsh Valley High School veteran wrestlers defeated North Gem 46 to 6 at Arimo Wednesday night. MV pins or decisioned most designated NG opponents with wins including 95 Ibe Morrison and 103 Howell, while North Gem clinched only a handful of points through a few draws and forfeits.
Malad High School wrestling team beat Grace 33 to 13 on Friday night at Grace. The loss leaves Grace with a 1 1 record for the season and Grace hosts Marsh Valley next Thursday at 7 30 p m.
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