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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1962
Page
1
Vic Berry Pickin notes readers can find the county budget for 1960 and 1961, with side by side comparisons to the previous year and proposed next year. The piece praises the clarity of the budget presentation and urges residents to review the financial reports for Soda City, Springs, and Caribou, highlighting public accountability and fiscal status.
Finch retires from the board of Largilliere Co after long service. He held bank stock and served as a director of the bank, with the two parties meeting during ongoing years of collaboration.
Unclear text references internal revenue guidance on tax returns from 1961. Mentions correcting forms and waiting to complete filings. Fragmentary notes suggest people should check wage and farm details and ensure accuracy before submission.
The Idaho Fish and Game department adds four base stations at Jerome Boise Lewiston and Coeur d Alene and two way mobile units to tighten enforcement. Fines totaled 36817 50 for 1302 violations with 116 arrests and 2838 in penalties. A 21 foot jet powered boat will aid surveys and patrols along Snake River and Salmon River to bolster management and enforcement efforts.
Cutter Racers to present show at Grace Saturday reports Montana Montpelier results from the Saturday meet with winners Ted Bells Hy McLain Club 15 Earl Jorgensen Rae Sorensen Percy Sant Bryce Turner Vester Olsen Joe Federico Merrill Lloyd Floyd Sorensen Keith Barthiome Seth Gregory Owen Jacobsen and more. The next meet set for Grace at 1 30 p m with pairings Percy Sant Hy McLain Keith Barthiome Rae Sorensen Merrill Sieg Vester Olsen Ole Cronquist Club 18 Joe Federico Bryce Turner Gregory Stables Floyd Sorensen Seth Gregory Owen Jacobsen. Original Soda Springs site moved due to snow conditions.
The Soda Springs Library received a second shipment of 600 books from the Idaho State Library on loan for six months. When returned in July, another 600 will be sent. The collection includes adult and children’s books, both fiction and non fiction, with new and older titles.
The Caribou County Sun staff will attend the Idaho Press Convention in Boise on January 18 19 and 20. To cover the event the office will close Thursday and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and stay open 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Thursday and Friday, with normal hours on Saturday.
Caribou County telephones switched to dial with minimal trouble. Manager Dell Watts praised the January 7 changeover as smooth and said only a few late changes affected a handful of numbers mainly around Bancroft, with rapid fixes following initial hiccups.
More than 200 students from 20 Idaho high schools will compete in southern Idaho’s Idaho State College Invitational High School Forensics Tournament in Pocatello. ISC director William Corbin notes events in men’s and women’s debate, extemporaneous speaking, and oratory with trophies for top placements and a four round preliminary in debate leading to quarter or semi final rounds.
State Highway Maintenance Engineer Charles Aldrich explains snow and ice removal as a around the clock problem as winter worsens. Last season over 300 tons of salt and 30 000 cubic yards of sand were used. more is expected. He notes sanding is ineffective during active snowfall and is limited to hills, steep curves, busy intersections, and hazardous flats when time permits. Drivers should use snow tires and carry chains. plowing begins at snowfall and continues until the storm ends, with only brief closures in major snow regions such as Galena Summit Mullan Pass Stanley to Lowman Whitebird Hill and Monida Pass.
Farmers must file social security tax for all 1961 farm employees by January 31. Farm income tax returns are due February 15 unless an estimate paid permits completion by April 15. New Farmer's Tax Guide booklets are available at county agricultural agents and Internal Revenue offices.
The discovery of the North Pole reveals there is no fixed summit or ruler at the world’s top. Explorers confirm no one holds sovereignty or control over the polar region, highlighting its status as a distant, unclaimed frontier.
The Miss Caribou Pageant, sponsored by Lions Clubs of Caribou County, will be April 20 at Soda Springs High School Auditorium. Ten contestants from Grace Bancroft and Soda Springs will vie for Miss Caribou with a pre-pageant if entries exceed the limit. Entrants must be 17 by September 1, 1962 and should contact principals. Martha Hale of Grace returns as pageant director.
The Class of ’42 reunion planning committee met at the home of Beverly and Bob Hines to arrange a July 1962 gathering in Soda Springs. Attending were Enid Smith Hale Birdie Shillinger Barkdull Betty Lewis Peterson and Nola Bolton Shuler with letters to members planned and requests for current addresses.
The second Caribou County Wool Pool meeting was in Soda Springs on January 12. R. C. Elliot reported on last year's wool grading and conditions. They’ll enforce quality, crutching and separate tagging, aiming for better wool rather than more volume. Some wool with burrs sold below top price, causing losses, and hay or dirt in wool reduced value. A lamb pool may be started. contact County Agents Office with lamb figures. Joe Holbrook was elected President. board members named Merele Cellan Reo Sorengen Alex Olgen Wee Miles.
Miss Jacquelyn Holbrook of Bancroft Idaho winner in Make it with Wool local contest will compete in Salt Lake City. She is a Utah State University freshman 19 with sewing skill and a hand sewn 100 percent Forstmann wool cape coat and a 100 percent black Forstmann wool crepe sheath dress. Her brother Joe urged entry and she previously won Miss Caribou County 1962.
Jack Gibbs, chairman of the County Agricultural Stabilization Committee, announces there will be no government restrictions on sugar beet acreage produced in 1962. For 1968, each farm’s planted acreage will be its allotment. The action follows a decision by the U S Department of Agriculture that sugar beets could be produced in 1962 up to full processing capacity.
The Idaho Wildlife Federation begins its three day convention in Pocatello at Bannock Hotel from January 19 to 21. Notable speakers include Kay Belnap Levi Mobler Robert Salter and E Eliiss Brown with topics on financial problems big game land management and conservation. A cap and ball shooting demonstration and archery exhibition are planned along with slides by Claus Murie. Saturday features Forest Service reports and wilderness bill discussions followed by a banquet with Clarence Pautzke as guest speaker. Sunday focuses on committee reports and officer elections with a ladies program including a luncheon and style show hosted by the Southeast Idaho Rod and Gun Club.
Susanna Maria Van Ettari Joseph, 96, of Conda, Utah, died early Tuesday at the family home after a long illness. Born September 27, 1865 in West Jordan to Elisha and Susanna Van Etten, she married William C. Joseph in 1885. Survived by son Guy of Conda, daughters Grace Smith of Idaho Falls and Susanna Louisa Peterson of Portland, plus 18 grandchildren, 38 great grandchildren and 17 great great grandchildren. Funeral 11:00 a.m. Saturday at Conda Ward L D S Chapel, with burial in Grace Cemetery. Friends may call at Allen Funeral Home Thursday and Friday and at the family home Saturday morning.
Registration for an adult education typing class is planned for Monday afternoon January 22 at 5:00 PM. If enough interest is shown the course will be taught at the high school Room 1 by Deanne Findlay for about 12 weeks with a variable fee based on enrollment. For more details call Miss Radlay at the school after 5 PM on weekdays.
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