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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1961
Page
1
The Idaho Legislature meets as Republicans hold power with Governor urging no new taxes and a surplus. The author argues voters are candidate conscious and distrust the streamline plan and ballot clarity. He notes past party outcomes and calls for centralized power scrutiny.
Stacey Jo Smith aged 17 months daughter of Terry and NaReese Smith of Soda Springs died Monday evening at Jibou County Hospital from pneumonia. Born August 4, 1959 in Soda Springs she is survived by parents two sisters and two grandparents. Funeral services set for Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Grace Springs LDS Chapel with Bishop Harry Sorensen presiding. Burial will follow in the Arte Cemetery.
The Grace news section notes no local report this week as correspondent Mrs. Mirfred Burton was away from home, leaving Hay locality without the usual local coverage.
Two 16 year olds will be arraigned before Probate Judge F W Harris Friday at 10 00 am on local charges for shooting out windows at the Soda Springs post office and Ace Chevrolet on Christmas eve. Police Chief Dean Lloyd said the pair confessed after an exhaustive investigation and that damage totals about 200. Police also warned residents that discharging firearms inside city limits is illegal, including BB guns.
William Gilbert 84 and former Turner farmer died in Logan Utah after a heart attack on Wednesday night December 28 He was born January 22 1876 in England to George and Eleanor Gilbert He married Emily Adams January 30 1888 in Logan who died October 30 1938 He then married Etta McCann June 2 1939 and she died February 14 1953 He is survived by two sons Guy Gilbert and Leland Gilbert plus foster children and several siblings and many grandchildren great grandchildren Funeral services were held in Logan December 31 with burial in Turner cemetery
Red Cross collects 150 pints for Caribou County at Soda Springs High School Gym from 1 to 5 p.m. Donors must be 18 to 59, weigh at least 110 pounds, and meet health rules. Pregnant women cannot donate, and others should avoid fatty foods four hours before giving blood.
Cutter racing at Grace Airport returns Saturday January 7 starting 1 30 p m for a fourth winter meet by the Rocky Mountain Cutter Racing Aspen association. Last week at Grace Airport Earl Jorgensen beat Merrill Lloyd Vester Olsen beat Rae Sorenson Percy Bent over Hy Me Lain Keith Barthlome defeated Bowman Owen Jacobsen Jos Federico beat Bryce Turner Udell Champney defeated Seth Gregory Keith Barthlome won the flat race. Hardening of the heart ages people faster than arteries.
The Caribouity Farm Bureau elected Sam Reed of Soda Springs as president for the 1961 year at the November 30 1960 election. Other officers include Vard Rae of Wayn, Reed’s running mate, and Loretta Messerly as county secretary. Local Farm Bureaus named presidents directors and women’s committee chairs for Grays Lake Bancroft and Bancroft districts with listed officers and roles.
Caribou County Farm and Home institute will be held at Grace. The event invites community members to learn farming and home economics practices with local experts and demonstrations.
North Gem High Cowboys beat Malad Dragons 58 to 53 in Bancroft to run their season record to 6 1. Randy Guidinger led with 19 points while Rulon Wistisen and Orson Welch provided strong support. Malad’s Ralph Hanson poured in 29 points but could not overcome the Cowboys’ steady attack.
Star Valley overcame a late Grace lead to win 53-50 in overtime last Wednesday in Grace. Gardner led Star Valley with 20 points while Grace’s Lee Johnson scored 14. Ben Winterbottom and LaPhone Peter each had 13 as Grace falls to 4-4 ahead of trips to North Cache on Jan 6 and Fielding on Jan 7.
R. G. Hoffeller of the Immigration and Naturalization Service urges all aliens to report their addresses during January under federal law requiring annual updates. Cards are available at post offices and INS offices nationwide. Parents or guardians must file for alien children under 14. Ill aliens unable to obtain a card should have a relative or friend submit on their behalf and sign the completed card.
Boise January 2 marks the 36th Idaho Legislature session with Republicans holding slim majorities in both chambers. Governor Smylie urges balancing the budget amid trimmed department requests. The press notes potential tax measures and the pending repeal of the head tax, with building needs and education funding under debate as lawmakers prepare 60 days of careful consideration.
Fred M. Cooper argues for a thorough examination of the Bureau of Reclamation Bear River project. He warns the plan could renegotiate the Bear River Compact, cut dry year water, and conflict with existing Bear Lake storage and Utah Power & Light facilities. He notes potential hydropower losses, tax impacts, and harm to Bear Lake shore recreation, urging full disclosure before public sale.
In 1961 an additional 450,000 people will gain monthly social security benefits while working. Stanton Thompson, manager of the Potatello district office, explains changes to the earnings rule: payments phase out from 1200 to 1500 dollars at 1 for 2, and above 1500 at 1 for 3. Affected are earners over 1200 annually. 2 million pre 65 will be impacted. A meeting in Soda Springs at the Courthouse on January 12 at 6:00 am will answer questions about the new law.
A Monday afternoon social at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Shufeldt featured a pot luck supper and viewing of the Rose Bowl game. Attendees included Stan Matthews Sr., Heber Laus, Larry Shrivers, Dean Christensen, Larry Bergens, Vic Lansiers, James B., Tim Dalys, and Mpa Hrs. Bu Bal ad.
Jack Gibbs, chairman of the County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, reminds farmers that January 31, 1961 is the closing date for approving 1960 crop commodity loans and purchases. All documents must be completed and approved by the deadline.
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