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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1957
Page
1
Diamond of Ogden described three types of people in a city those who live in it those who live off it and those who love it. He stressed cooperation and concerted effort to advance local industry and community projects at the Chambers Thursday gathering in Bancroft.
The Kiwanis Club of Souda Springs hosts the Annual Kids Fish Derby at Ledge Creek on Sunday starting at 1 PM. Open to children from birth to 14 years, the event features prizes, refreshments, and fishing guidance from Kiwanis members as banks fill with young anglers seeking the big catch.
Evan’s Distributing Co changes hands with Doyal J Keer of Soda Springs and Reed Stoddard of Malad purchasing from Al Evans. Keller and Stoddard have run it since July, while owning Stoddard Keller Distributing in Malad. Pioneer Day celebration plans in Bancroft include a Chuck Wagon Breakfast by the Lions Club, a parade at 10am on Main Street, a pioneers program, kids races at rodeo grounds, a 2pm rodeo, and a 9pm recreation hall finale. Banks and most county and city offices to close for the holiday.
Rubber Welders announce a safety themed contest titled Retire Life. Three winners will be selected by local judges and receive prizes. entrants may gain national recognition for highway safety study and substantial tire rewards.
Pay on a series of events at Sap July 22 in Soda Springs auditorium features Watt from New and act Toto. Auction begins 1 00 p m with Reed Lawton’s and local acts.
The city clerk announced a board meeting to be held at 7 o clock at a Lakeview location. The notice provides no further agenda details.
Gagon Lumber begins building six Lake View subdivision homes in Soda Springs. Four are three bedroom houses and two have two bedrooms. Homes to be sold with FHA approval. Wm Gagon, builder, announced.
Ralph Harrison state representative from Caribou county attended a Boise meeting Friday and Saturday of the Western Council of State Governments. The organization includes representatives of most western states. This branch is inter...
Tendoy Council aims to raise funds for a Boy Scout camp at Palisades two miles from the Palisade dam on the Snake River west bank. A kickoff dinner at Idaho Café will launch a 40 month fundraising effort with tax exempt donations possible by month. camp site includes a four acre lake and mountain trails.
Mrs Dick Torgesen announced a special meeting of the Women's Benefit Association for July 25 at the home of Mrs Paul Tipton to honor Jeanne Kister national field representative from Port Huron Michigan. All members invited to attend as Mrs Kister will speak on national club matters. Hostess aided by Mrs Frank Fryar. The annual picnic was held earlier this month at Hooper Springs with husbands as guests.
Henry Donat presided at his first meeting as president elect of the Soda Chamber of Commerce. A letter from the Idaho State Chamber warned residents about transient roofers and painters and urged checking with the chamber or police before hiring. Hopkins was named to head the membership committee and holiday closing dates were set as last year. Copies of the organization’s constitution and laws were distributed and adopted without amendment.
At the We day gathering of the Carbou County Law Enforcement Association officers named Drivers of the Month for periods May 15 to June 15. Recipients include Grate Lanny Westoffer Bancroft Ralph McCroy Soda Springs Esther Bevins Gail Ray Eldred Hogan Jim Martin. Sheriff Ralph Marriott spoke on the Western Crime Conference and noted a transcript will be prepared. The next meeting is set for Lods Springs.
Two people were seriously injured in a one vehicle crash six miles north of Soda Springs on Route 30 N. Mrs Glessner Moore 57 drove a 1953 sedan with Anson Moore aboard. The car rolled twice after losing control. both were ejected and taken to Caribou County Hospital. Moore remained hospitalized. Mrs Moore had eye injuries and was sent to St. Anthony’s in Pocatello.
Mass queen winner is Mabel Hatch daughter of Wilder Hatch. Her attendants are Nancy Muir and Carol Yout. Other contestants include June Whitworth and Neal and Mary Ellen Hatch of Parade Hatch.
The Freedom state Liquor store was robbed of whiskey valued at 1516 between 6 30 p m Sunday and 8 00 a m Monday. Sheriff Ralph Marriott said owner Dell Schiess operates a barber shop there. No tire prints or fingerprints were found. one heel print matched the operator. State enforcement is handling the investigation as the store faces closure this fall.
An ultimatum urged Grace business men to wear western attire or a beard until the Caribou County Fair and Rodeo. Orin Lindhardt of the rodeo publicity committee warned violators could face a kangaroo court. The Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce backed the Go Western theme to boost the fair and rodeo appeal.
Police report a burglary at Caribou Implement Company Saturday evening or Monday morning. About $115 in cash and tools were stolen, with $900 in tools also taken from vehicles. entry via front window and store door. Officers Lewis and Peck, and Sheriff Marriott investigated.
The Soda Star mail route will be extended to Alexander by added service. Boxes will be retitled on a priority basis according to the listings and service will be made available as specified.
The Caribou County Posse hosts riding clubs from Pocatello, Aberdeen and Barley for a colorful show at Grace Farm this Saturday. The parade starts at 1 00 p m with over 150 horses in line and events including drill demonstrations and a range of rodeo style competitions.
Travel editors from major newspapers toured Soda Springs area sponsored by the local Chamber of Commerce. They visited the Hot Springs red geyser, Blackfoot bridge, a Monsanto plant, Anaconda mining HQ, and farmland while returning to dinner in Soda Springs.
The article notes C. Ws Wilcox, a former Mouserta employee, assuming control of the Phillipe 66 service station previously run by a Sry Teavih unit. It mentions Mr. Davis being called for forces.
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