01 Feb 1968
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1968
Page
1
A heavy snowstorm blanketed Springs and Caribou County, burying the area for a Saturday and Saturday night. Cars were stuck, sidewalks drifted, and streets became hazardous yet residents endured with little major damage. cleanup may involve digging out and clearing drifted roads.
Mayor Chris Phelps proclaims February 4 to 10 as Boy Scout Week in Soda Springs and urges citizens to recognize volunteer Scout leaders. The theme Scouting rounds a boy out aims to build confidence, character, fitness and citizenship as Scouting marks its 58th anniversary that week.
Grace School District 148 asks readers to contact the superintendent for accurate financial figures. The district spans Caribou Franklin and Bannock counties and contends earlier figures were incorrect. Superintendent R D Palmer notes no one has yet requested the figures from his office.
The Sun reports multiple reader letters about the Grace school bond issue. The paper invites signed opinions from both supporters and opponents and includes drawings of the affected buildings.
Ricks College and Idaho State University freshmen meet Tuesday evening February 6 at Soda Springs High School gym in a Boosters Club sponsored game. Larsen and Phelps, both 11 point per game scorers, highlight the roster along with local standout histories from Soda Springs 1967 title team. Admission 1.00 for adults 0.50 for students, proceeds aid local high school athletics. Kodak camera prize at halftime plus Booster jackets for loyal card holders.
Grace resident Sergeant E Michael S Weaver US Army 56336525 received the Army Commendation Medal for exceptionally meritorious service in Viet Nam. From June to December 1967 he overcame adverse conditions to achieve superior results and inspired others with loyalty initiative and perseverance.
The fragment suggests a commentary on human flaw and blindness to personal faults, noting nature’s design as leaving imperfect beings. No concrete events, people, or organizations are present to identify.
Domingo V. Equiliar of Paul Idaho was the high bidder at Soda Springs state land sales held January 25 He bid on two parcels Unit 1 320 acres appraised 8900 sold for 31000 Unit 2 320 acres appraised 8800 sold for 32000 indicating prices about triple the appraisals and no lessee improvements noted
January temperature readings in Soda Springs show wide variation yet share a common thread of cold. Radio KBRV reports the official U S Weather Bureau observation station noting a contrasting set of average 24 hour maximums and lows across the month.
Caribou County commissioners announce final easement secured to begin rebuilding the Conda road from Highway 34 to the townsite. Ken Fowler says the project will meet heavy-duty standards to support large loads, with a roughly 120000 dollar cost and 63 percent federal funding plus 37 percent county share. Weather data noted below the main item.
Snowmobilers packed Soda Springs for the second annual Sno-Drifters Race Rally despite heavy snow. Event officials included Carroll Hildreth Steve Hawker Hyrum Weighall Steve Hildreth Jack Merrill Ray Kowitz and the Sno-Drifters.
Feb 2 Malad hosts Bancroft. Feb 8 and 9 feature District Tour at Grace. Meets outline season events and venues for wrestling teams.
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