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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1971
Page
1
Buckaroos boxes for the Little Buckaroo Rodeo to be held Thursday evening August 5 at the Caribou County Fair are now at Chadwicks in Grace and Soda Springs and at Toolson's in Bancroft. Prospective Buckaroos should pick up entry forms promptly.
Readers seek a Centennial issue of the Caribou County Sun for sale. Contact Nathaniel Lau at 547-3784 or reach the Caribou County Sun for arrangements.
Nineteen families in Caribou and Bear Lake Counties own modern homes while eight farmers expand or start operations and sixteen seek capital or real estate financing through Harmers Home Administration programs. FHA loans support grazing and irrigation, flood control, and sewer and water projects in two communities, adding 752,170 dollars to area resources. As of fiscal year 1971, total area loans reached 5,385,552 dollars, aiding 88 farming families.
Former Idaho governor Don Samuelson, 58, is appointed by Secretary Volpe as Secretarial Representative to Region 10 based in Seattle. He previously served as Idaho governor from 1967 to 1971, with prior Idaho Senate service, and runs the Don Samuelson Equipment Company. He is married to Ruby Mayo with two grown children.
Grace City Council heard a protest against crop spraying planes flying over the city. LaVar Taylor urged enforcement while Mayor Simmons ordered investigation by Councilman Lowe. Street repairs and stricter leash law enforcement were announced.
A Spring 1971 summary from the University of Wyoming notes 779 undergraduates earned bachelor's degrees. Law degrees totaled 31 and advanced degrees 177, bringing the overall sum to 987. Brian Francis Daly of Soda Springs earned a BS in Journalism.
The 1971 Caribou County Fair premium books are printed by the Sun and available at the County Agent office in Soda Springs or from Mrs. Milton Smith Grace, secretary of the Fair Board. The 168 page book is the largest ever published and highlights forests creating jobs, payrolls, recreation and multiple uses for Idaho residents. Keep out fire.
Robert L. Bob Salter acting director of the Idaho Fish and Game Department is named winner for his nearly two decades of wildlife conservation service in Idaho. He has served on the Idaho Water Pollution Control Advisory Council since its inception in addition to his Fish and Game duties.
JoAnn Allen of Grace crowned queen for Bancroft Pioneer Day on July 24. First attendant Kristie Christensen and second attendant Cathy Jenkins named. Allen, daughter of Glenn and Grace Allen, active in 4-H as horse leader of the Wranglers.
Centennial Celebration Committee announces redemption of Wooden Money coins at both banks until 6 00 p m Friday July 16. Citizens may exchange wooden quarters issued during the centennial event.
Idaho March 1970 employment totaled 154 099 up 4 5 percent from March 1969. First quarter taxable payrolls reached 210 9 million, up 8 6 percent. Ada County led with 31 576 workers, up 11 percent from a year earlier.
Idaho residents invested 4,019,563 in U S Savings Bonds over five months, a gain of 746,000 from last year and 50.9 percent of the 1971 statewide goal. Bear Lake led counties at 86.6 percent, Ada County topped May with 126,308, due to higher yields and extensions on E H and Freedom Share notes.
Notices invite all seventh to sophomore basketball players to attend USU camps in July or August. Contact J B Smith at Crone 547 4567 as soon as possible for details and registration.
More than 600 scholarships were awarded to high school students by Ricks College for the 1971 72 school year. Recipients include Leslie Rae Lloyd and Mary Ann Lowe of Grace Monte Yost of Bancroft Kandis Kirby and Raulin Ponting of Soda Springs.
Published information by county and by industry will be available at cost on punch cards and computer tapes. Inquiries should be addressed to Chief, General Economic Statistics Division, Bureau of the Census, Washington, D. C. 20233.
Immunization teams tested six families per block in Soda Springs to estimate protection against diseases with an 85 percent target cited by Public Health Service. In Idaho Grace, Lawrence Mickelson's bull Uniform Snowflake Welcome 1482759 received Gold Medal Size status for production and type, as updated by Holstein Association and USDA. Camp Tosoiba and Camp Meads held their Jubile Breakfast with 33 members, noting overhead control as key to business success.
Idaho Department of Water Administration to open district offices state wide. Idaho Falls will host the first office at 240 South Holmes Avenue with Norman Young and Lou Johnson reassigned to staff. A public meeting is set for July 13 at the Westbank Motel to present staff and discuss eastern Idaho impact from new water laws.
Cadet Michael F. Fryar of Soda Springs attends six weeks of practical military leadership training at the Army Reserve Officers Training Corps Advanced Summer Camp at Fort Lewis Washington from June 18 to July 29. The 23 year old BYU graduate and law student is among more than 18 000 ROTC trainees nationwide. His wife Karen resides in Chicago.
The U P and L received a Department of the Army Corps of Engineers commendation for preventing flood damage via the Naughton reservoir on the Hams Fork River in Wyoming. It cited draw down of Lake Viva Naughton in March and April to create storage for May and June peak flows. Phil Conder, superintendent of Naughton Plant, was praised for extra hours during the peak runoff period providing records and information aiding a flood control plan.
A public meeting will be held Tuesday July 20 at 8 00 p m at the Grace City Office to discuss regulations governing crop spraying planes flying over the city and spraying within city limits. The public is urged to attend.
Soda Springs High School class of 1965 held a six year reunion on July 23 with a buffet at Bailey Creek Recreation Center and a family picnic at Hoopers Pavilion. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals. a committee of Jack Evans Judy Martineau and Karyl Faulkner organized the event, while Bob Hemmert Sharon Harris and Eloise Burke planned the next ten year reunion.
The Soda Springs Golf Club hosts a family potluck picnic on Sunday July 18 starting at 10 pm with a Scotch Foursome. Coffee is provided and members along with guests are invited to bring their own place settings.
The State licensed Practical Nurses Convention took place in Coeur d'Alene from June 21 to 23. District 21 attendees included Joe Tones, Kathryn Tones, Beulah Moore from Sod Springs, and Cora Ruger from Bancroft.
The Business and Professional Womens Club invites husbands and guests to a picnic on Tuesday July 20 at 630 pm hosted by Mrs Dorothy Adams at 261 East North Husbands.
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