Cardinals fall to American Falls in close district clash
Soda Springs led by halftime but American Falls surged in the third, winning 45 to 35. Salzer topped Soda with 15 points, Wakely 14, while Dials led American Falls with 19.
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1957
Page
4
Soda Springs led by halftime but American Falls surged in the third, winning 45 to 35. Salzer topped Soda with 15 points, Wakely 14, while Dials led American Falls with 19.
The Bancroft junior varsity won 42 to 28 over Soda Springs in a decisive game. Bancroft also fielded a freshman squad, beating Soda Springs, with Kuminer, Hayes and Conlin noted in the play. The report highlights Bancroft boys dominating the junior levels.
The Soda Springs Kiwanis club will install new officers next Tuesday night and host lady Kiwanians as guests. A friendship hour runs 6 30 to 7 00 p m with a hint to follow at 7 00 o'clock at the Idaho cafe. J D Wallace chairs the arrangements with Karl Stephens Franchis Christensen Dr George Rigby Ray Davis Doug Nelson Jack Garvin Ralph Gorton and Stan Matthews Jr assisting. Tuesday night's program featured a color ed film The Magic Stone about coke production with internal pictures of coke manufacture, labs and by products. Film was arranged by Jack Garvin program chairman.
A record attendance at last Thursday's Lions club meeting featured a demonstration of the Carnegie Memory course under Fred West and a colored film of the International Lions convention in Miami. Ezra Lakey and Heber Lawrence earned 100 percent membership pins for outstanding committee chair work. Harley Childs spoke on Little League Basketball and the proposed Outlaw Basketball tournament for Soda Springs. Lions Birthday Vendas are being delivered to subscribers. Secretary Jerry Woodvine called the gathering one of the best attended in months.
Leo Cherne of the International Rescue Committee recalls meeting a Budapest freedom fighter leader who urged reliance on America. He notes Hungarians, especially youths raised under Communism, still see the United States as a beacon of freedom and urges donations to support refugees. Contributions listed include Nathel Lau and C. W. Rosdahl among others.
Sheriff Ralph Marriott's office reports the first accident of 1957 occurred on January 1. Russell Crouse, driving a 1955 Oldsmobile west on Third South, skidded on ice while turning onto West Second and struck the parked I. B. Smedley car in front of the Smedley home, causing left front damage estimated at $275. Lawn and shrubbery damage was $75. Crouse car damage about $140. Herb Walters was the investigating officer.
Rebekah Lodge 28 held a Tuesday installation of officers for the coming year. Named were Alice Wilson noble grand and Hilda Thompson vice grand, with Mary Stevens recording secretary and Benny Peterson financial secretary. Attendants included Nola Shuler treasurer, Gladys Hildreth right supporter, Grace Beus left supporter, Lula Shelp right supporter, Ethel Childs left supporter, Maud Kessler ast noble grand, Mary Allen chaplain, Ethel Turner outside guardian, Hattie Hines inside guardian, Alvera DeKay flag bearer, Bernice Ruud musician, Joy Thomas warden, Myris Cook conductor, and GeNeal Birrer staff captain. Acting installing officers were Deputy Pres Nola Shuler with Gladys Hildreth, Jancis Beus, Norine Kessler, and Ethel Childs assisting. Joy Thomas transferred in as new member. Hattie Hines received perfect attendance craft. Maud Kessler received past noble grand pin. Twenty-five members attended and enjoyed a skit The Old and the New Year by Dulath Evans and Helen Isle Myrna Cook. Maudine Pratt and Maud Kessler were servers.
District Lieutenant Governor Don Beck attended a Poratello Fawanis meeting on Monday at the PoCatello Country Club and installed the club's 1957 officers. Accompanying him were Dr Russell Tigert president elect of the Soda club and Mrs Tigert, Mr and Mrs Jee Wallace, Mr and Mrs James F Woodall, and Mr and Mrs Edwin A Boden. The event drew 180 members and guests for a dance-filled evening.
Caribou County Sun reports Soda Springs events dated January 10 1957. Local notices and community items reflect small town happenings, with brief items likely including civic, social, and business notes from Soda Springs and surrounding Caribou County.
Former Soda Springs resident Mrs. Ordell Anderson died January 2 in Pocatello after a lingering illness at home. Bishop Chester F. Dorsey led services in Pocatello under Downard Chapel direction. graveside rites were in Soda Springs Fairview Cemetery. Memorials by American War Mothers. pallbearers included Leland Williams and Joseph Tomazich.
Funeral services were held Monday in Cleveland Idaho for William Milo Nance born February 14 1900 who died January 4. Bishop Reed McGregor presided with LeRoy Smith Fred Anderson Dee L Andreason speaking and Vernon Grace Harris leading a quartet. Pallbearers included Larry Orr John Larry Nance Jimmy Nance Billy Holland and Ronald Ames. Theron Smith Jr dedicated the grave and flowers were arranged by the Cleveland Relief Society.
The Sun District High School Activities Association held a board meeting in McCammon chaired by Wessley Frazer of American Falls. Homer Williams named Manager of the Class B basketball tournament with Weldon Grandy and others assisting. Opening rounds planned at Montpelier West Side Bancroft and American Falls with finals at Grace. Winners advance to a 12 team tourney at Idaho State College in Pocatello. District speech festivals set for Preston April 12 13 and Pocatello March 15 or 18 with Reed Benchley and Fred Nelson managing.
A PTA meeting at the high school Wednesday covered parent questionnaires and fund functions. Students led a panel on responses to parent surveys, with discussion on PTA groups and class fund raising. Membership reached 887, surpassing last year. funds for band uniforms were planned, plus Saturday matinees at the grade school.
A group of local friends of Mr and Mrs Don Hunter raised 82.50 and sent it to them after learning Don was ill and in a hospital in Wickenburg Arizona He is a range rider there during summers The letter of appreciation was sent to Al Hopkins Wickenburg Arizona The note says Don is improving slowly and thanks the donors for their help with a hope to repay them in the spring
Births reported: Nona and Arlo Egbert Grace Jan 7 a boy 5 pounds 15 ounces. Also Aulden and Leda Beckstead Grace Jan 7 a boy 7 pounds. Admitted and discharged lists, visitors, and local notes follow including district instructor from Pocatello and new residents to south Second East Clifton Kansas.
Little League Basketball under sponsorship of the Soda Springs Lions club is progressing with 60 boys turning out. Players are divided into teams and practice each Monday and Wednesday at the high school gym. Games schedule being arranged, with first contests slated for the latter part of January. Boys ages 9 to 12 eligible for league play.
Grace New Janice Siotta and Mc Nyman co hosted the Faculty Wives club at the Motta home while Legion Auxiliary members met on Wednesday. Dorothy Herron spoke on polio drive and a plan on legislation was outlined by Jardine Gierhiani. Dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Wayne Egbert and Deen derson and Owen Clegg later returned to Rexbury to resume college studies. Mrs Helen Miller of Moller attended as a guest at the Red Chapter of the Eastern Star service.
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