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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jan 25, 1962
Page
2
Uncle Cal from Caribou recounts a country store visit where Grubb's preacher jokes about meetings, half the Attendance Committee failing to appear, and the pastor opening and closing with prayer. He recalls a rain prayer by Rufe Zinder and notes the weary preacher's dry humor about being paid for prayers.
Editor recounts a rural church meeting where the men's Bible Class teacher faced complaints for politics during lessons. Hezekiah Adams chaired the committee and proposed transferring the teacher to the Adult Woman's Class, as the men refused to change his politics. The Parson noted broader country church issues as teachers argued with sermons and kept short class times, prompting the writer to visit the country store for respite.
A local mock editorial column reflects on editorials and town issues, noting criticism of city hall, Main Street, and community topics. It references past pieces like The Five True Tales of Main Street and mentions Fire Chief Paul Gilmore cleaning Main Street with a pushbroom and debates about bomb shelters.
A column criticizes federal support for local schools and cites ideological concerns about federal control. It argues adverse effects on taxpayers and the republic, noting persistent efforts by proponents to federalize education. An accompanying Sandpoint example explains how carrying charges affect tax deductions, detailing a calculation based on $1,250 and 6 percent, with monthly carrying costs.
Tax guidance explains deducting itemized contributions up to 20 percent of adjusted gross income plus an extra 10 percent for gifts to churches and certain organizations. It notes donations to individuals are not deductible and outlines treatment of gifts of property, as well as which interest charges qualify for deduction and how carrying charges are calculated with a TV loan example.
A Tuesday December 19 crash at North Third East and Fast First North involved a 1961 Dodge driven by Aston Hopkins and a 1959 Chevrolet wagon driven by Teen Lloyd. The Dodge slid 70 feet after braking. the Chevrolet moved 20 feet on impact. Deputy Sheriff Jack W. Porter investigated.
Deputy Porter reports a December 18 collision at South Main and US Highway 90N in Soda Springs involving a 1958 Ford station wagon driven by Florence W LaVoie and a 1960 Ford 4dr sedan driven by Herbert M Currey. Estimated damage to both cars is $400. A separate January 1, 9:15 am crash at Chesterfield Road and Hatch Road killed three Chesterfield residents Otto Butterfield and Armand Tee Crockett were involved in a 1960 Falcon and a 1960 Ford pickup owned by local residents. The Butterfield car appeared snow covered and did not show evidence of the other vehicle. no skid marks were found.
A January 25 crash in Caribou County near Soda Springs Idaho involved Otto Butterfield who died at Caribou County Hospital. Crockett Perkins Leo Buttlefield and others were injured as a pickup collided with a Butterfield car in icy conditions. Sheriff Ralph J. Marriott led the investigation and transported injured to hospital. Butterfield died of injuries and others remained hospitalized.
A mountaineer in the big city expressed disappointment at the limited meal times in a hotel. He noted breakfast from seven to eleven, lunch from one to four, and supper from four to sixteen, adding he had no time to eat anything.
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