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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1957
Page
1
The March of Dimes campaign opens Friday with house-to-house canvassing in the county. Spokesmen urge support to help polio patients and promote the Salk vaccine. the drive includes a white elephant auction and possibly a raffle, with details to follow in the Sun.
The weather thermometer at the City Service Station in Soda Springs was stolen on Saturday December 29. Owner William Maughan, local justice of the peace, says the device served as an unofficial temperature recorder when official readings were unavailable. He warns the thief or thieves to return the rest of the equipment.
The Idaho State Highway Directors announce a 1957 program totaling 6.528 million dollars with 1.237 million planned for District I. Projects include US 30 N routes near Pocatello Blackfoot Montpelier and Georgetown, US 91 Preston Whitney, and the Pocatello area underpass reconstruction.
Four lawsuits filed in Soda Springs by cattlemen against Monsanto Chemical Company and plant manager Robert Rumer claim cattle affected by plant emissions suffered losses. Plaintiffs seek 46575 plus damages for cattle and hay, with per head payments and punitive damages. Monsanto offered partial settlements and repayment terms through April 1, while some claims seek broader relief for land and crop value impacts.
Robert T M Rumer manager of the Monsanto Soda Springs plant says he has just received notice of pending suits by local cattlemen and cannot comment while he is named along with Monsanto Chemical Company as a demided in the complaints as the case remains in court.
The Rocky Mountain Cutter Association schedules its next meet in Lewiston on Saturday. Results from Preston show Matt Bowman of Soda Springs ahead of Udell Champneys of Malad, with Roy Henderson of Swan Lake beating Earl Cellan of Soda Springs.
Ray Horner was notified by Mr Millward of Utah Power and Light that the Bear River power line will be completely overhauled soon in cooperation with local television viewers. Repairs aim to improve reception from Salt Lake City stations with tests showing excellent results during summer power cuts, especially over cable.
New neighbors Glen Johnson and wife wi are settling at 160 East First North in Grace. Mr and Mrs Preston Allen and their children relocate from the Allen Ranch to Soda Springs for the winter, now residing at 651 East Hooper Avenue.
A farewell testimonial for Elder Don Jenkins will be held in the LDS Williams ward on January 6 at 8 00 p m. Jenkins, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Thomas, will enter the mission home on January 23 and depart soon after for a Dentist mission. The public is invited.
The feed lot tour schedule lists Franklin County on January 8 Bannock on January 9 Bingham on January 10 Jefferson Madison on January 11 and Lemhi. Caribou county tour postponed due to a date mix up and will be rescheduled when arrangements are made.
Largilliere Bank in Soda Springs boosted savings account rates from 2 percent to 3 percent effective January 1 1957. President E W Largilliere said the move follows federal actions allowing banks to pay up to 3 percent. The bank notes its community focus and new building cost over 130000 with parking drive in window and by mail service.
Intermountain Gas announces preliminarily that natural gas will be turned into Soda Springs distribution lines mid next week with regulators on site and testing Friday. Crews have completed most main lines south of the highway. work continues east of the highway and ditching is underway. Service lines will be connected as tests pass and priority will be given to emergency users.
Highway 34 committee calls a Monday night meeting in Soda Springs at city hall to plan a Boise highway commission presentation on January 18. Orin Lindhardt urges residents interested in improvements to attend and assist with the proposal.
Idaho obituary notes Glen C Norstrum aged 48, Boise resident since 1955 and former Nevada state legislator. He attended Soda Springs public school and University of ih, moved to Alaska in 1953, member of Bodie Elks Lodge No 310. Survivors include wife Eileen, two daughters Leslie Joy and Laran, and son Glenn Jr. in Monterey California and Soda Springs.
Readable weather report noting temperatures recorded by the Anz Comda Copper company at Conda. The Conda weather station provides routine temperature readings for local reference.
Dr Schwarz, longtime Lava L and leading figure on the local board, is described as former chairman for six years and active in many community projects as he opens a new chiropractic office in the area.
A banner crowd attended the Soda Springs Firemen's Ball on New Year's Eve to usher out the old year and welcome the new. Committees reported lively dancing and full participation despite rough OCR text.
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