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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1963
Page
1
A large audience along town streets cheered the Fourth of July parade amid plentiful floats and precise marching units. The day featured bands, junior high performances, and group awards with local organizations, schools, and clubs recognized for their displays. The Sun staff captured photos of floats and marching units for later publication.
Bancroft plans the 24th of July event with a Chuck Wagon Breakfast by the Lions Parade at 10:00 a.m. A western show, a D.U.P. camp program at 11:00 a.m., guest speaker William Lye of Ricks College, and songs by Mrs. Richard Meek are featured. The Queen Contest is set for Friday night at 8:00 p.m. and girls over 14 may enter.
The North Gem Future Farmers team won top honors at the Idaho State Future Farmers of America judging contest. Advisors Loyd Gem and Elfton Smith led the squad through four events earning high marks. They plan to attend livestock shows in Livestock City in October and the national convention, seeking funding for travel. The group departed Bancroft on June 22 and returned via Montana and Yellowstone Park the next week, arriving Saturday afternoon.
Pioneer resident and farmer Sohn Hunter 91 of Lund died Monday at home. Born January 7 1892 in Salt Lake City he married Sabina Matilda Peterson in 1892 later temple sealed 1928. He moved to Lund in 1902 worked on farm until 1945 survived by three sons two brothers 12 grandchildren 30 great grandchildren services Thursday 1 pm Bancroft Ward Chapel burial Lund Cemetery Allen Funeral Home. BPW Picnic at Hooper Springs next Tuesday evening. John Skinner Reunion postponed to July 20 at Hooper.
Miss Clare Hirsley of Chicago visits Mr and Mrs Charles Reagan Charlene and Margie. Clare, a recent high school graduate, will enter the University of Illinois this fall. The Reagan trio, Charlene and Margie, spent the weekend with the Hirsley family en route home after a trip south and sightseeing in Salt Lake City.
Postmaster Frank Robén of Conda stated this week that the Conda Zip Code Number is 83230. All mail to Conda should include the zip code immediately after the address and residents should place the zip code on return addresses to ensure prompt delivery.
The Red Cross Swim Program in Caribou County closed after a highly successful season with five hundred thirty three children completing lessons. Instructors Doris Balls Betty Watkins and Joenne Crouse led the program aided by a large team of volunteers and drivers from Soda Springs Grace Bancroft and beyond.
The Soda Springs annual Junior Golf Tournament for ages up to 18 begins Friday July 12 at the local course with 9 hole qualifying rounds on July 12 19 and 26 at 10:00 a.m. Final flights play Friday morning August 2 at 10:00 a.m. Trophy awards go to flight winners with a 75 cent entry for four days.
Community leaders and officials from Caribou Bear Lake Franklin and nearby counties gathered in Soda Springs on Monday July 8 to oppose Region 4 Bureau of Reclamation water filings for the Bear River project. Attendees urged protests arguing the scheme would inundate Gem Valley reduce river power and threaten local taxes schools and irrigation rights. A protest plan and letters to Governor Smylie were approved to challenge the filings and seek review of Region 4 policies.
Caribou County Farm Bureau promotes National Farm Safety Week July 21 to 27 1963 proclaimed by President Kennedy. Officials cite 103 Idaho agricultural deaths in 1962 and urge year round accident prevention on and off the farm, noting most incidents are preventable.
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