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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jan 12, 1956

Page

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Ground Observer Corps Urges Local Participation

Civilian volunteers are urged to join the Ground Observer Corps as aircraft spotters in the air defense system. A Friday night meeting at Oda Springs will include representatives from civic clubs and local organizations to recruit and train volunteers for ground observation duties.

R Corps Rt Roo Oda Springs Affney Steté Cocorps Tevens Barnard Post A. G. Stevens Ground Observer Corps Col. Gaffney Observer Corps Soda Springs

Mrs Whitehead Named Red Cross Fund Chairman in Caribou

Rex Whitehead of Grace was named 1956 57 Red Cross fund chairman for Caribou county at the county chapter meeting held in the courthouse Tuesday night. Chairman Cragan announced a 1640 goal and plans for a luncheon and drive. The national organization board authorized 82000000 for the 1956 57 budget with 45600000 for chapters and 36400000 for the national group. The Caribou chapter has run swimming classes as part of the lifesaving program.

Rex Whitehead Grace Red Cross Countboy County Court House Whitehead Day Cragan Caribou County Board of Governors the National Organzation Caribou

Aunt Jemima Unable to Attend Soda Springs Market

Schedule mix up prevents Aunt Jemima from appearing at the Lallatin Market in Soda Springs this Saturday. Local organizers reported the clash caused her absence and apologized for the disruption to planned festivities.

Jemima Soda Springs Lallatin

Two Cars Stolen In Caribou County Sunday

A car thief stole two vehicles in Caribou County on Sunday January 8. A pickup from the LDS church was later located near Butler Wyoming after a broadcast. Sheriff Marriott and Eldon Moore recovered the first car in Soda Springs Monday night and arrested a suspect seen in Border Wyoming. Both vehicles were undamaged and a pickup order for the thief was issued.

Caribou County Springs U. S. Highway Ken Maughan LDS Church Mark Wilson Botler Wyoming Marriott Eldon Moore Soda Springs Border Sheriff's Office

Couple Preece Visited Pocatello With Woolsey Kin

Mr and Mrs Calbert Preece visited in Pocatello with her parents Mr and Mrs Ralph Woolsey and other relatives earlier this week.

Calbert Preece Pocatello Ralph Woolsey

Races Provide Thrills In Soda Springs Event

Local races in Soda Springs drew crowds with matches including Vester Olson vs Ted Beus and Earl Callen defeating Hy McLain. The annual tournament featured several pairings and performances as spectators watched multiple heats.

Champney Bay Vester Olson Ted Beus Earl Callen Hy McLain Milt Bowman Jay Hadley Blaine Hadley Harold Paul Alten Bill Sever Hadley Rao Sorenson Tee Milt Bowman Blaine Schwaneveldt Joe Frederico Tae Bryghe Turner Cher Tlewiston Seth Gregory Racer Vester Olsen Blaine Bill Scrowthers Paul Allen Udell Champneys Ray Henderson Floyd Sorensen Dick Gibson Earl Jorgensen Tee Beus Heenan Bill Condie Beane Harold Pond Feegel Boc Lynn Wheatley

Buick appoints dealer for Caribou Lava Springs

R. B. Pilmore of Buick Motor Division announces the appointment of R. A. Barney to run Barney's Buick, Inc. as the new Buick dealer for Caribou Lava Springs. The dealership opens January 20 and will operate from Barney's current address at 70 E End St.

R. B. Pilmore Buick Motor Division General " Motors " Corporation R. A. “Barney Buick Caribou Lava Springs Barney's Buick, Inc Barney

Soda Springs Swimming Club to Meet Saturday

Soda Springs Swimming Club members plan a meeting at the Idaho Cafe on Saturday January 14 at 1 90 p m with a follow up trip to Lava on January 19.

Soda ‘Springs Eb Ae Idaho Cafe Lava

Grandi Announces Opening of New Dining Room

The notice states the opening Saturday of a new dining room at Grandi featuring broiled steak and cordial service. Attendees include local residents and city officials, with a public event planned to showcase the facility and its dining offerings.

Accident Near Howard J. Sit Se

A brief accident report mentions a collision near a location associated with Howard J. Sit. No further details on participants or outcomes are provided in the readable text.

Iponstall Howard N. J. Sit Se

Lions Hear Talk On Television In Soda Springs

Ray Horner was the principal speaker at the Soda Springs Lions club meeting last Thursday night. A committee from the local Lions outlined the annual broom drive for aiding the blind and named Marvin Watkins chairman with Frank Bolton and Jack Montgomery on the committee. Ray Cook asked the club to sponsor a raffle sale for a fat steer in the March of Dimes campaign, and the club agreed.

Ray Horner Soda Springs Lions Club Poestelo Lions Club Lions International George Dupin Marvin Watkins Frank Bolton Jack Montgomery Ray Cook

Honor Roll of Local Figures and Officials

A list of community notables and officials including Gary Stoer Budd Steer Gene Arave Henry Turner R. E. Beck Paul Tipton Carl Bowen Sylvia Monroe Dan France and others. The compilation names multiple residents and public servants, from sheriff Robert L. Young to Caribou County and local clerks, reflecting a historical roll call of community leaders.

Gary Stoer Budd Steer Gene Arave Henry J. Turner R. E. Beck Paul Tipton Carl Bowen Call Sylvia Monroe Dan France Con Christensen Paul Swain Arlo Wuthrich Rae Sorensen Gerald Merrill Stuart Belns D. C G. W. Soman Don Adams Ross Thurber Wim, Meads E. W. Largilliere al Dunn George Gummersall Caribou County Robert L. Young Uther Davis -Argll Barkde Voli Saap Fred L. Balls D. ML Jones

Fire damages Fowler home. family fights blaze

Fire damaged the Fowler residence injuring no one reported as Mrs. and Mr. Dean Fowler. Neighbors helped extinguish flames after the drapes and side wall caught. An auto from Howard’s garage reportedly arrived and attempted to park behind a Chantry car, with estimated damage around 45 dollars.

Dean Fowler Howard Auto Inn Chantry Joe

Torgesen Long Time Largilliere Bank Director Retires

J T Torgesen longtime officer and board member of the Largilliere Company Bank in Soda Springs retires effective January 1 1956 after a banking career dating to 1913 in Ogden Utah and Soda Springs. He has served as cashier assistant cashier and director and is secretary treasurer of the Idaho Citizens Grazing Association since 1922.

J. T. Torgesen Largil Here Company Bank Soda Springs E. Were, Jr Torgesen First National Bank of Ogden Utah Soda Springs Bank Largilliere Bank Largilliere National Mineral Water, Company American Railway Express West Cory Bros. Construction Company High Line Canal Twin Falls California Western Pacific Feather River Express Company Ogden Bank Idaho Citizens Grazing Association

A Good Time to Go Shopping

This notice promotes January Clearance sales in dry goods, dress and men’s stores. It urges readers to shop the advertised bargains in The Sun and take advantage of low prices.

Grace School Offers Adult Welding Classes

Grace High School superintendent Homer Williams announced today that Grace School will offer adult welding classes to the community. The program aims to provide practical skills and expand local vocational opportunities.

Grace School Homer Williams Grace High School

Budget Details Set by Commissioners and Jury

The document outlines the 1956 budget planning process with details to be provided later. It notes the jury and commissioners will review line items and present final figures at a future session.

Mest

Acetylene Welding Class Announced at Grace High

A welding course on acetylene welding will be offered. Those invited should attend a meeting on the 19th at 8 p.m. in the vocational building of Grace High School. Contact Mr Williams or McKinnin for details.

Grace High School Williams McKinnin

First Baby of 1956 Debuts at Local Hospital

The baby daughter was born at Caribou County Hospital to Mr and Mrs Hebden of tago Mead and Memied Hebden. The birth marks the first baby of 1956 at the local hospital, with local families noted in the report.

Eeeere Ee Caribou County Hospital Ands John Rinse Wand Hebden Ak

District Court Sessions Set in Fifth Judicial District

Judge Henry McQuade announced that terms of court for the Fifth Judicial District will be held in Caribou and Bear teat counties on January 27 and 28. The schedules cover criminal and civil sessions with proceedings to begin promptly in each county courthouse.

Henry McQuade Fifth Judicial District Caribou Bear Teat

Fat Steer Raffled for Polio Fund in Caribou County

Elton Sorensen and daughter Jean of Soda Springs display the 4H fat steer entered in the March of Dimes fund raising raffle in Caribou County. The steer, donated last year by Rey Faulkner and son Ted of Chesterfield, will be auctioned on Washington's Birthday February 22. The sale proceeds support the polio drive with local volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary and Blue Crutch drive aiding the effort.

Elton Sorensen Jean Soda Springs Caribou County Rey Faulkner Ted Chesterfield Washington Mr. Sorensen Francis Paterson Edwin American Legion Posixard Edwin Lau Earioy County Seda -Springsons Club Hawt

Sister of Local Men Passes Away

Mrs. John F. Webb of Sanu Calif dies. obituary notes her as sister of local men and records her survivors and family links.

John F. Webb Sanu Calif

Wyman A. Smith Awaits Sentence on Morals Charge

Wyman A. Smith confined in county jail awaits sentencing on a morals charge. He faces two additional felonies for issuing no account checks. Smith was returned from Baker Oregon Marriott on December on check charges.

Wyman A. Smith Baker Oregon Marriott Nes

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