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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1967
Page
1
Idaho Board of Highway Commissioners announced approved 1988 road projects including US 30N near Ada Springs and State 34 near Wayan Tincup. The plan outlines 25 million dollars for state system work and 13 million for primary secondary and urban roads with federal and state funding shares.
Thirkill Elementary proudly presents its annual Christmas operetta Quest of Santa Claus. The program, free of charge, will be held in the high school auditorium on Thursday December 21 at 7 00 p m. Baby otters will be provided and other attractions will run between scenes.
The Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce and City sponsor a Christmas Lighting Contest with Residential and Business divisions. Prizes: Residential 1st 30 2nd 20 3rd 10 4th 7.50. Business 1st 25 2nd 15 3rd 7.50. two special prizes 20 and 15 at judges' discretion. Entrants within city limits register at City Hall. winners announced December 28 after December 26 judging.
The Thirkill Elementary Christmas program featured a lent mixed chorus directed by Mrs Phyllis Flake a fourth grade choral recitation led by Mrs LaRue Curtis a rhythm band and a "Christmas Smiles" sequence with a Santa Claus visit. The operetta was directed by Mrs LaRue Curtis with accompaniment by Mrs Jule Beecher Thirkill Elementary thanks all mothers for costume help and all teachers for their cooperative efforts.
Grays Lake National Wildlife Refuge in Idaho progresses on a two-dike plan by Grover Construction Co to form a 350 acre water impoundment. Dikes along North and South sides rise from peat and clay to control water for migratory birds. Weather delays persist but engineers push to complete the East side and the Eagle Creek water supply system.
Margene Sparks of Soda Springs filed a US District Court complaint seeking 342116 dollars in damages from Salt Lake Transfer Co and American Red Ball Transit Co Inc for the death of her husband John W Sparks in an accident near Soda Springs. The suit alleges negligence by truck driver Ralph J Sadler operating a defendant’s vehicle.
Christmas services listed for St Marys Catholic Church First Southern Baptist Church and Presbyterian and Jehovahs Witnesses with mass times and study sessions. Caribou County extended license plate deadline to Jan 18 1968 with pickup by 5 pm Dec 27 to finalize 1968 plate sales reports.
A file clerk complains to his wife that his secretary does not understand him in a domestic comic or soap style vignette.
A lighthearted reflection highlights that middle aged spread can draw people closer, while aging is a matter of mindset. The quip playfully contrasts physical changes with attitude, suggesting cheer and connection as age advances.
In Soda Springs 75 attendees at the high school auditorium heard school board chair George Atwood and Superintendent Ellis Williams explain the consolidation plan. A straw vote showed 49 in favor and 12 against, with concerns about future growth and district indebtedness discussed. Grace patrons gathered 121 at Grace Elementary, with Superintendent R D Palmer detailing the plan and questions focusing on interim steps for 1968 69.
Craig Call recounts a Soda Springs Christmas tree near a war memorial. The living tribute began with a native stone monument and bronze plaque listing local war dead, later updated for the Korean War. The tree now stands as a lasting, luminous reminder of those who gave their lives.
North Gem hosts back to back games this weekend with Friday game at Murtaugh and Saturday contest at Raft River continuing the season schedule.
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