31 Dec 1964
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1964
Page
1
Top teams from Colorado Utah and Idaho prepare for the World Champion Chariot Horse Association races at Soda Springs. The event on January 2 features 16 teams with heats starting at 1 30 p m and included matchups Cobson versus Lorenzo Thor Bridges versus Orville and more.
James of Baise as Idaho State chair announces a statewide fund drive for the 1965 March of Dimes Foundation. The effort mobilizes thousands of volunteers to support birth defect research and public health programs across the country. The James family, long active in civic groups, are noted for leadership roles in community organizations and charitable service.
Abraham Soderman 88 of Soda Springs died Monday in Caribou County Hospital from a cerebral hemorrhage. Born June 15 1876 in Purtom Finland to John and Beata Sidbeck Soderman he was a rancher and farmer and early Grays Lake settler. Survived by son John of Wayan daughter Edna of Lava Hot Springs three grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral at Soda Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery.
Utah Power and Light Co pays half of Canyon County 1964 property tax totaling 340905 enriching county coffers. The payment supports Idaho counties with a 1964 tax share of 1 286 465. Schools receive about 750000, with the rest funding local government.
City librarian Mrs. Joan Samson announced the Soda Springs Library will be closed all day Thursday December 31 due to an unspecified reason. The notice emphasizes the one day closure affecting patrons and staff.
The state chairman cites rising infant disability rates tied to congenital malformations and urges scientific research for prevention. He notes the charitable group's dual role in funding prevention and supporting those born with disabilities while drawing parallels to past public health efforts.
Senator Frank Church says Idaho will gain 153000 in federal Land and Water Conservation Fund money next year on a matching basis for outdoor recreation planning and development. Money will grow to a potential 14 million yearly, with 60 percent allocated as state grants for planning acquiring and developing recreation lands and waters.
Monsanto president Charles H. Sommer told about 250 industry leaders that public indifference and industry preoccupation risks the sector's future. He received the 1964 Kirkpatrick Award for Management Achievement at a Chemical Week sponsored dinner. He cited industry scale, growth and research figures to illustrate the sector's impact and projected expansion by 1990.
The Elmer Stoor family hosted a Christmas dinner at their home. Guests included Mr and Mrs Floyd Langston, Mr and Mrs Evans and family of Soda Springs, and Mr and Mrs Melvin Perkins and family of Blackfoot.
Caribou Red Cross chairman Dr FE E Herron says the national relief system is active for storms and floods in California and Oregon. More than 250 disaster specialists have joined local crews to shelter, feed, and plan recovery for an estimated 18 000 affected families.
Screen star Rhonda Fleming with six companions stayed overnight at the Trail Motel and Cafe en route to Sun Valley. The group included Hal Bartlett, two daughters, their maid, and Bartlett's mother, checking in Sunday and leaving Monday after breakfast. Nearby, Mr and Mrs Robert Stod dard and family visited with Mr and Mrs Bart Harrison in Lava Hot Springs during the holidays.
Sommer stated that the public hesitates to engage with chemical plants and products, and the government does not grasp the industry’s importance or trust its methods. He argued this attitude must change and that no manufacturing sector is more deserving of public confidence.
Ernie Martinson of Soda Springs Idaho earns a Mexico City trip from Rex's Sales & Service Massey Ferguson dealer status. About 30 other dealers from 40 points in North America join a four day visit to view a new Massey Ferguson tractor line with demonstrations at Chapingo and a Teotihuacan culture pageant for the group.
Several high school basketball games are lined up across the county after a holiday layoff. Soda Springs hosts Kemmerer on Friday January 2 and North Gem on Wednesday January 6, Grace plays Star Valley away on December 30, Fielding visits Friday January 8, and Marsh Valley hosts North Gem on December 30 with Soda Springs at home on January 6.
Merlin I Bishop was announced as Forest Supervisor of the Cache National Forest by Intermountain Regional Forester Floyd Iverson. A Delta Utah native and 1940 Utah State University forestry graduate, Bishop has held multiple Forest Service roles including range administration and staff officer in the Regional Office. Bishop and wife June, with three children, plan to move to Logan in January.
Ed Duren and his parents Mr and Mrs Pan Duren of Rising City Nebraska hosted an informal social evening on Tuesday with guests including Gary Giers Frank Mendes Tim Dalys Richard Frosts Cecil Alidaffers Hy rum Weighalls Richard Evans and Jim Lansberrys
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