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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 08, 1954

Page

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Aribou County Sun Trade Notice July 1954

A brief trade notice appears in the Aribou County Sun dated July 1954. It lists local business matters and market updates readable from the OCR fragment.

Preston Sign Nears Completion for Highway 34 Route

Fragmentary report notes a new roadside sign near Preston promoting travel to Yellowstone Park via Highway 34. The sign project is led by Richards with involvement from local Phillips 66 connections and passes through Soda Springs area.

Preston Springs Dow Richards Yellowstone Park Phillips 66

Local Police Meet Names 1954 55 Officers

Bancroft county police held a June meeting with Erlene Higginson named secretary and Maglis Marriott as treasurer. Grimm appointed Jes Peterson Bancroft to head the March of Dimes drive for 1954 55 with a rotating treasurer arrangement among Grace Soda Springs and Lasley chairs.

II Grimm Bancroft Caribox Erlene Higginson Maglis Marriott Sodia “Sprome Grimm Jes Peterson Fie March of Dimes Camp Grace Soda Springs Lasley and & Stoddard Ikats of

Obituary Notice for Charles Walth in Idaho

Charles Walth died of a heart attack while at work in Ririe Idaho on June 26. Services were held at the Home in Preston. He formerly lived in Springs and Grays Lake. Survivors include two sons Norman 13 and Neil Call, daughter Velma Kay 11, Kenneth Fulton, Ning Kokanson, and other relatives.

Charles Walth Ririe Preston 4 Springs Grays Lake Norman Neil Call Velma Kay Mier Kenneth Fulton Ning Kokanson Springs Ent Lewiston

Mrs Frank DeCaro’s Daughter Vacationing in Yellowstone

Mrs Frank DeCaro reports her daughter is currently on a vacation to Yellowstone National Park. The trip highlights scenic sites and potential wildlife sightings during the family outing.

Frank DeCaro Yellowstone

New Tennis Court Dedication in Soda Springs

The Soda Springs Lions Club will dedicate and present a new tennis court to the city with ceremonies set for Thursday evening at 7 40 p m led by Lions president Loren Fowler who invites all to attend and arrive by 7 30. Following the ceremony a pancake supper at the Presbyterian church hosted by the Ladies Aid and Pillsbury Flour Company will replace the regular Lions meeting.

Soda Springs ‘Lions Club Loren Fowler Lion Ladies Aid Pillsbury Flour Company Presbyterian Church

Summer Band Seeks Students At Soda Springs School

The Soda Springs summer band, under James Stoker, seeks more beginners due to a heavy fall load. The program is financed by the school and offers individual instruction. Beginners practice Thursdays at 7:30 p m and the band meets Wednesdays and Fridays at 7:30 p m. Interested students may see Mr. Stoker at those times.

Soda Springs Summmer James Stoker Stoker

Summer Heat Reaches Soda Springs Region

Weather in Cari bou county shows highs around 91 degrees on Sunday at O S Bybee ranch north of Soda Springs. Overcast Monday gave way to sun on Wednesday and Thursday. Week's low dropped to 33 degrees Saturday night with no measurable rainfall.

Caribou County O. S. Bybee Ranch Soda Springs

Chamber Starts New Year With Membership Drive

Soda Springs chamber of commerce begins year with a membership drive and appoints permanent committees led by Joe Christopherson as chairman Jack Garvin and Ronald Nichols. Cliff Parsons noted financials showing a starting balance of 201.84 with receipts 581.35 and expenditures 743.87 leaving 48.32 in petty cash.

Cliff Parsons Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce Joe Christopherson Jack Garvin Ronald Nichols Wally Dunlap

Catholics Dedicate New Lava Church

The Lava Catholic church was dedicated at 7 p.m. by Cardinal Archbishop of Chicago and president of the Catholic extension society. Attendees from Caribou County joined the mass and a breakfast at the community building followed. Assistants included Bishop Kelly of Boise and several priests from nearby towns.

St. Williams Lava Archbeshop Chicago Catholic Church ‘Extension Society Caribou County Kelly Boise Father Daughtery Monsignor Cody Pocatello

Williams to Deliver Guest Sermon at Community Presbyterian

Reverend William S. Williams of Forest Glen Church Chicago will preach at Community Presbyterian Church Sunday July 11 at 11 a.m. The visit is announced by church officials and invites parishioners and locals to attend.

William S. Williams Forest Glen Church Chicago Community Presbyterian Church

West family relocating to Keystone Court residence

Mr and Mrs A W West and their two children have moved here from Anniston Alabama by Monsanto Chemical Co. They are settling in at 90 Keystone Court.

A. W. West Anniston Ala Monsanto Chemical Co Keystone Court

Spackman Family Arrives for Pico Visit

Mr and Mrs Clyde Spackman and daughter Kaye of Pico California arrived Thursday to visit Mrs Spackman s parents Mr and Mrs J E Jewett and her sister Mrs Orville Divine

Clyde Spackman Kaye Pico, Calif

State to Ponder Gas Franchise For South Idaho

The Idaho Public Utilities Commission weighs natural gas franchise applications for southeastern Idaho. Intermountain Gas Co and Idaho Power Co seek approval as routes from the Uintas to the Pacific Northwest pass through Soda Springs. A Canadian firm’s legal appeal could delay the project, described as a bold, region altering venture.

Idaho Public Utilities Commission Idaho Commission Intermountain Gas Company of Boise Idaho Power Company Southern Idaho Soda Springs Uinta Basin Pacific Northwest Chamber of Commerce Intermountain

Wheat allotment drop in Idaho for 1955

Idaho wheat allotments will drop about ten percent in 1955, totaling 1 154 995 acres versus 1 277 401 this year. Individuals will learn their farm acreage before the July 23 wheat referendum. Allocations depend on farm operation, past production, rotation plans, soil and operation type. Two thirds must vote on allotments and supports.

Idaho

Kiwanis Kids Day Planned in Soda Springs

Kiwanis members announce the 1954 Kids Day set for September 25 in Soda Springs. A peanut sale opens activities ahead of the event with Larry Shriver naming John Depp as chairman and Stan Matthews, Bill Gagan, Joe Jeffries, W. S. Shufeldt, and Dr. Allen Tigert on the committee. The slogan is Build for Tomorrow and the day runs nationwide as Kiwanis sponsored.

Soda Springs Kiwanis Committee Larry Shriver John Depp Stan Matthews Bill Gagan Joe Jeffries W. S. Shufeldt Allen Tigert Kiwanis

City Council Meeting Rescheduled for Monday Evening

Regular city council session, postponed by holidays, is set for 7 30 p m on Monday July 2 at the usual venue to discuss prior agenda items and municipal issues.

Salt Lake Officials Go Fishing at Caribou Lodge Parish

Dr W Hyde Cowley Parley Parkinson and Attorney General Thomas of Salt Lake City spent the long weekend in Soda Springs and vicinity on a fishing trip. They visited several friends and praised the Caribou lodge during their stay.

W. Hyde Cowley Parley Parkinson Thomas Salt Lake City Soda Springs Soda

Births at Soda Springs Hospital A Baby Boy Born

Hospital notes list births, discharges and admissions. Horsley and Tene in Soda Springs welcomed a boy on July 1 weighing 7 pounds 9 ounces. Other entries note multiple patients admitted or discharged across Soda Springs and nearby towns with names such as Frank Samson and Thora Tingey.

Horsley Bill Tene Soda Springs Wells Harris Aldene Call Afton Wyo Hermoine Godfrey Judy Ahead Doris Johnson Georgetown Tack Gibbs Grace Reuben Rudd Frank Samson Wayan Thora Tingey Paul Thomas Susan Ray Faldt Don Donaghad Grace Tuttle Dorothy McCracken Jeff Solomon Soda Spr Petek Conda Myron Ruth Lancaster Detroit Mich Wilford Steadman Sir Peterson Eva Berti Lara Cathy Sorter

Big Fourth Independence Day Parade In Soda Springs

A grand Fourth of July in Soda Springs featured a city parade with elaborate floats bands and civic units drawing cheers. Church groups LDS St Marys Catholic Prize winners included Presby terian float first in churches division Largilliere float first in commercial division Tigers clinic second Lions Kiwanis club tied for third. North Gem and Soda Springs school bands also performed in the civic procession.

Soda Springs Presbyteria LDS Second Ward St. Marys Catholic Church Largilliere Company Tigers Clinic Lions Kiwanis North Gem

Ladies Aid Pancake Supper At Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Aid of the Community Presbyterian church invites the public to a pancake supper in the recreation room on Thursday July 5 from 5 to 8 PM. Co chairs are Alice Tigert and Helen Miller. publicity by Zelma Gillette Bobby Dunlap and Charlotte Salser. Music by Mary Jane Thomas. Sponsors include Pillsbury Flour Lego Bark Vermont Maid syrup NuMello margarine Knudson sausage and Challenge milk. Admission is 1 for adults and 5 cents for children 16 and under.

Presbyterian Church Alice/ Tigert Helen’ Miller Zelma Gillette Bobby Dunlap Charlotte T. Salser Mary Jane Thomas Pillsbury Flour Lego Bark Vermont’ Maid

Crouse Outlines Story of Rocks at Kiwanis Club

Crouse explains rock meanings to farmers, families, and geologists at Springs Kiwanis meeting. He describes three rock types sedimentary igneous and metamorphic and notes little known about Caf pou phosphate beds formed by ancient marine life.

Russell .Crouse Monsanto Sode “Springs Kiwanis Club Crouse Cafipou

Sheriff MarrIott to Run Unopposed in County Election

Sheriff Ralph Marriott, a Republican incumbent, will run unopposed in both the primary and general elections after the sheriff position was omitted from the candidate list. Also notes new home purchases and 4th of July visits among local residents and visitors.

Ralph Marriott

Merits Awarded At Tendoy Camp Troop 32 Nobles

Bancroft represented Caribou county at Tendoy Council Boy Scout Camp Nebeker Bear Lake during the first week. Kenneth Tolman was named a chief. Braves listed Joe Banks George Larson Mont Faulkner Gordon Hogan. Craig Gilbert joined the Order of the Arrow. Court of Honor awarded Martin Wistisen Gordon Hogan Craig Gilbert with canoeing rowing life saving swimming and related merit badges.

Gordon Hogan Craig Gilbert

Deputy Assessor Vacancy Open in County Office

County Assessor Bud Woodall announces pending resignation of Nellie Lou Poulsen and calls for applications for the deputy assessor post. Information available from Mr. Woodall.

Bud Woodall Nellie Lou Poulsen Mr. Wood

Mr and Mrs George Rinehart Arrive in New Plymouth

Mr and Mrs George Rinehart of New Plymouth arrive to the scene in a brief notice, with readable fragmentary details indicating their travel or presence reported in the local column.

George Rinehart New Plymouth

Sleepy Drivers Report In Caribow County Crashes

Sheriff Ralph Marriott reports three vehicle crashes in Caribow County over the past week caused by drowsy driving. A 19 year old, Gilbert Ban Croft, briefly fell asleep at 1 30 a m Sunday and ran off Highway 30 six miles east of Soda Springs. Tommie Nash, 25, a Fort Bragg serviceman, nearly misread a spur as the road and wrecked his car early Sunday. A third driver near Grace collided as a hood struck the windshield. The sheriff seeks the other involved driver from a borrow pit.

Caribow County Ralph Marriott Lyle Milton Gilbert Ban~croft Soda Springs Tommie Nash Fort Bragg North ‘Carolina Bancroft Barra Aa - del Rio Sexs Matc Bis Suffi Foose Rene Luthi Raed Grace Sheriff's Office Borrow-Pit

Anonymous Monsanto Executive Visits Caribou County

A Motorola executive visiting Caribou County is described as staying at the Caribou Lodge near the Caribou National Forest. He meets engineering seniors including R. Crouse and jokes about seeing caribou, then worries his comment offended the group after he leaves.

A. Monsanto Soda Springs Jack Caribou County Caribou Lodge Caribou Caribou National Forest Crouse

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