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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1962
Page
1
Wallace, president of Bankers, announced changes in bank interest rates for savings deposits. On January 1, 1962, the bank set 4 percent on regular deposits and 3.4 percent on certain other deposits, aligning with Federal Reserve guidance restricting calling on deposit rates.
Governor Smylie urged statewide support for the March of Dimes campaign, highlighting the National Foundation’s work against polio birth defects and arthritis. The proclamation framed March as a time to back the foundation’s voluntary, expanded program. Local chair Du Ploper led Idaho efforts.
Doyla Argyle of Bancroft will direct the 1962 March of Dimes campaign in Caribou County announced this week. Frank Taylor, chairman of the county chapter, said funds support research and education to fight birth defects, polio, and other major diseases. A county dinner is planned for Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Soda Springs, with preparations for the drive underway.
Snow and water content in the Blackfoot River upper watershed run well above normal. Snow depth averages 30 inches with 7.3 inches of water, compared with 23 inches and 5 inches last February 1. 18-year averages sit at 31 inches and 6.9 inches. If near normal snowfall continues, the watershed should stay in good condition.
Soda Springs prepares junior league basketball with two games each Saturday starting January 6 at 2 pm in the junior high gym. Fifth and sixth graders invited. sponsors provide jerseys. Regular play begins January 13 with ongoing Saturdays through March and occasional games between Soda Springs High School halves. Coaches include Rasmussen, Talford, Athay, Steinshower, and Lindsay. high school players assist as referees and Lions Club urges community turnout.
West Evans is convalescing at home after an accident Saturday afternoon December 23 when he fell in front of the post office and fractured his right leg below the knee. He was released from Caribou County Hospital Sunday and transported by ambulance to his home.
North Cache of Richmond Utah toppled Grace Red Devils 98 42 in a rough free throw night. Dean Adams and John Williams led Grace with eight points each as Grace drops to two victories and four losses. Grace hosts West Side Friday then Soda Springs Saturday as North Cache improves to two wins. WEEKEID GAMES ON TAP list of upcoming games follows. Yoh Bruce attends six week Radio Engineering course in Burbank to obtain a First Radio Operator license.
Mechanical difficulties by the dozens forced us to cut short several articles and omit others. In order to make Lamall deadiite, we are held over this week and will be published next week. The Editors.
A Chicago meeting of the National Hide Association on November 28 1961 pressured hot iron branding in Idaho. W C Bill McMillan executive secretary of the National Cattlemen’s Assn thanked Deputy Brand Inspector M C Brown Soda Springs for informing on branding’s importance and included minutes of the Chicago discussions.
Mr Arch ie Vonberg and Mrs Vonberg join Mr Ervin Rose and Leona Thomas at the cutter races in Pocatello on Saturday.
Telephones in Soda Springs switch to dial operation at 12 o clock midnight Saturday January 6. Prefixes 547 for Soda Springs 425 for Grace and 648 for Bancroft with four numbers after each. The change ends manual boards and 13 operators at Soda Springs with several transferring to Pocatello. The history notes Rocky Mountain and Lago lines and Mountain States movements in 1913.
The Soda Springs School District Board will auction the abandoned Alexander and Conda school buildings at 8:00 p.m. January 15, 1962, at the high school offices. The sale aids insurance costs and buildings’ deteriorating condition. Inspectors should contact Clerk J F Woodall or Superintendent R J Tippets for details. trustees note inquiries and possible beneficial use.
R. G. Hoffeller district director of the Immigration and Naturalization Service says the annual alien address report program is under way. about 10 000 aliens in Montana and Idaho reported last year. Reports are required by law with possible consequences for noncompliance. Forms are available at post offices and INS offices. staff will assist in offices, though some locations lack sufficient personnel to offer full aid.
Caribou County Hospital staff held their annual Christmas party and program on Wednesday evening December 27 at the Idaho use. A smorgasbord dinner honored staff, partners, and guests. The program featured piano by Dr. Kenneth Cutler, vocal by Mrs. Richard Meek, a humorous reading by Kayleen Hatch, a vocal number by Polly Jones McCammon, guitar accompaniment, a vocal and guitar duet by Helen and Louette Olsen, and Santa Claus arriving to deliver gifts.
Fragmentary OCR text from a historical page hints at a promotional line. The readable portion suggests casual chatter about the week and a call to come join a pro event, but the source lacks clear names, places, dates, or concrete facts to anchor a full news item.
A Monday crash on a snow covered county road seven miles north of Bancroft claimed the lives of Leo Butterfield 65 and his son Otto 22. The elder Butterfield died Tuesday morning from injuries after their car was struck broadside by a truck driven by Lee Crockett 26 of Chesterfield who was uninjured. Otto died at delivery hospital. a third passenger remained in critical condition. The Butterfield family resided in Chesterfield and the elder Butterfield was a World War I veteran and active in local Legion and L D S Church circles. Funeral services are planned Friday at 1:00 p.m. in the Chesterfield Chapel.
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