Caribou County Grain Growers to Hold Meeting Friday
Travel editors who toured the intermountain area were feted at a banquet and took a copy of the Caribou County Sun. The 110th Pioneer Day celebration in Bancroft featured a chuck wagon breakfast, parade with 16 floats, and awards for pioneer, patriotic and beauty prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribou County
Ounty
Cal
Dey
Intermountain
Soda Springs
Bancroft
Salt Lake Valley
Bancroft Lions
Chesterfield Ward
Larry's Man's Store
American Legion
North Gem Band
Nancy Muir
Janice Redford
Connie Charles
Fern Hopkins
Paula Weaver
Stake House
Dee L. Andreason
Financial Credit opens Montpelier office on July 22
Financial Credit Corp announces the opening of an office in Montpelier at 1025 Washington Street. J E Mullin, vice president and manager, says the firm will offer consumer personal loans up to a specified limit and extend personal service to the community. Jim Bennett will manage the local office with W C Burns as president of the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Financial Credit Corporat
Montpelier
J E Mullin
Idaho
Credit Corporation
Caritmunty
Mr. Mullin
Washington Street
Hansen Chevrolet
Jim Bennett
W. C. Burns
Mullin
Com
Graveside rites for Quinn Anthony Nelson four
Graveside services for Quinn Anthony Nelson four year old son of Grant and Donna Bradford Nelson held at Falk ew Cemetery in Soda Springs. Born July in Covina California 1853 died July 16 1957 in Covina of pneumonia. Survived by parents 9 brothers Kirk Lee Kim met and one sister Kristie all of Baldwin Park and grandparents in Idaho Falls and Soda Springs. Burial under the direction of Allen Funeral Home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quinn Anthony Nelson
Grant
Donna Bradford Elon
Baldwin Park
Calif
Falkew
Soda Springs
Covena
California
Fornia
Kirk Lee
Kimmet
Kristie
Louard
Idaho Falls
Lee Nelson
Soda
Francis Peterson
Preston
Allen Funeral Homes
Primary Parade Draws About 100 Children
Fairy tale characters cowboys pioneers and other costumed figures marched around the city square Tuesday for a Primary parade sponsored by the first and second ward L D S churches. The event had decorated bicycles pets and costumes with punch and cookies served afterward.
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First
Second Ward
L.D.S
Kiwanis Fish Derby Draws Big Crowd in Caribou County
Kids from all parts of Caribou County joined Ledge Creek for the Kiwanis Fish Derby. Randy Shufeldt won for ages 3 to 7, Cliff Thomas for 8 to 10, and Roger Swain for 11 to 14. Prizes included poles reels and line. hot dogs and punch were provided.
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Caribou County
Ledge Creek
Kiwanis
Randy Shufeldt
Cliff Thomas
Roger Swain
Preston Night Rodeo Set For August 1 2 3
Plans are under way for the Preston Night Rodeo to be held August 1 2 and 3. Earl Hutchison will produce the show with top riders and steer wrestlers expected to compete. Jack Oakey will be the announcer, and parades will be held each evening at 5 20 to allow ample seating and ready entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston
Earl Hutchison
Jack Oakey
Parade Float Entries Offered for County Fair Event
Parade at the county fair on August 10 11 p m features Nursery Rhymes theme with three 25 prizes for theme beauty and originality plus a 10 special award by judges. Participants must submit a written float description and contact listed organizers for info. Float lineups by 10 15 a m on First West between Center Street and Second Ward Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis J. Stalker
Grace
Parley Schenk
Bancroft
Art Kelly
Chaiman
Soda Springs
Wendell Muir
Bob Hill
Duane Murray
Colors
Horsemen
Merlin Wantcott
Grace Ea
First West
Center Street
Second Ward Church
Lions Plan Ladies Night At Hooper
Soda Springs Lions Club planned a Ladies Night at Hooper Spring with a pirate theme for August 2. Arthur Kelly was chosen as district chairman, replacing Phil Hulme. Larry Bergen, club president, announced new committee chairs including Rex Hayes attendance and Alma Hopkins boys and girls committee.
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Hooper Spring
Soda Springs
Lions Club
Lions
Arthur Kelly
Lions Clubs
Phil Hulme
Montpellier
Larry Bergen
Rex Hayes
Joe Dygert
Lions Information
George Dupin
Verlin Poulsen
Jerry Woodvine
Kenneth Chatterton
A. G. Stevens
Alma Hopkins
Boys and Girls Committee
Frank Lalatin
Homer Johnson
Chris Phelps
Dale Miner
United Nations
Dean Lloyd
Tom Gunnell
Pioneer Resident Edith Clemens Charp Graham Dies in Pocatello
Edith Clemens Charp Graham a 79 year old Caribou County pioneer died early Wednesday in Bannock Memorial hospital Pocatello after a long illness She was born August 29 1877 near Lago and lived in southeastern Idaho most of her life A practical nurse and member of Central Christian Church Leah Rebekah Lodge No 28 and a Pohahoe charter member she is survived by two daughters seven sons a sister and fourteen grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren Funeral services set for Monday at 11 00 a m at the McHan Funeral Chapel Pocatello with interment in Lago cemetery
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Edith Clemens Charp Graham
Caribou County
Bannock Memorial Hospital
Pocatello
Lago
John M. Sharp
Joe M. Graham
Graham
Idaho
Central Christian Church
Leah Rebekah
Soda. Springs
Guy
Eunice) Burgon
Winifred Haskell
Pacoima
Calif
John C Sharp
Bakersfield
Kenneth P. Sharp
Cal
Etham Sharp
Grace Theatre Board Takes Over Idan-ha, Grace Board States
The Grace Theatre Board announced this week it has taken over management of the Idan-ha theatre. J. W. Laurit gan, co-owner, made the announcement. Milo Farnworth named operator. local hires cover concessions and cashiers. The board, led by Clarence Simmons, has run Grace theatre since early spring.
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Idan-ha
Grace Theatre Board
J. W. Lauritgan
Milo Farnworth
Clarence Simmons
C. C. Johnson
Freeman Ashbaker
Tom Harris
Harold B Lowe
Grace Theatre
Aberdeen Wins First Place In Posse Show
Grace hosted a parade and two shows by four riding clubs in southeastern Idaho with Caribou County Posse as hosts. Aberdeen won first place, Cassia second, and Caribou third. Rockland was unable to attend.
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Aberdeen
Idaho
Grace
Caribou County Posse
Caribou
Cassia
Bannock
Rockland
Bancroft Swim Classes Bus Time Change
Beginning next mid 29th both Bancroft to Lava buses for swimming lessons will leave at 1 00 pm instead of the scheduled times. Lessons for Bancroft area start at 2 00 pm due to heavy instructor load in the 4 5 and o’clock sessions. Soda Springs and Grace routes keep original times.
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Bancroft
Lava
Soda Springs
Grace
Rattler Killed At Alexander Picnic Area
A three foot rattlesnake was killed on the Alexander reservoir picnic grounds last Saturday afternoon by Difford Carlson. The Carlsons had just landed their boat to have a picnic and started to unload it when the snake struck at Carlson, who moved just in time. The report notes that the snake had nine rattlers and a button.
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Alexander Reservoir
Difford Carlson
Carlsons
Carlson
Kid's races and rodeo cap off Montpelier event
A crowd gathered for the day’s children’s races and a rodeo featuring Grant Irving's stock from Montpelier. The event concluded with a dance at the recreation hall at 9:00.
Go Western theme tops Caribou County Fair rodeo plans
The Caribou County Fair and Rodeo set for August features a Go Western theme with top livestock, exhibits, and a rodeo pitting some of the west’s ace cowboys for points. The beard growing contest draws local men including Par nell Whitehead and Dan Corbett as sponsors urge sharp appearances and ready spirits.
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West
Orin
Caribou County
Grace Business Men's Association
Lind Hiardt
Paddy Waite
Glen Gibbons Named Peterson Shop Foreman
Wally Read, manager of Peterson Tractor Service in Bancroft, announces Glen Gibbons has been engaged as shop foreman. Gibbons brings years of farm equipment servicing experience. Other crew members include Garth Karren Barney Gilliam and Freeman Covert.
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Wally Read
Peterson Tractor Service
Bancroft
Glen Gibbons
Mr. Gibbons
Peterson Tractor Shop
Garth Karren
Barney Gilliam
Freeman Covert
Services for Mrs. Whitworth
Funeral services for Kathryn Olsen Whitworth a former Chesterfield resident who died in a July car accident were held Monday July 22 in Pocatello. Born June 25 1907 in Burlington Wyoming she lived in Wyoming then Inkom married Francis Marvin Whitworth in 1927 and moved to Chesterfield in 1941 later returning to Inkom in 1952. She was active in the LDS Church serving as a visiting teacher and is survived by her husband four sons two daughters two half brothers two sisters and 10 grandchildren. Bishop Burl McNabb officiated at the Pocatello Stake House with Leone Shipley providing vocal solos.
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Kathryn Olsen Whitworth
Chesterfield
Pocatello
Whitworth
Burlington
Wyo
Oley
Ella Shaffer Olsen
Wyoming
Inkom
Francis Marvin Whitworth
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Inkom Ward Relief Society
Marvin Daniel
Albert Newton
Arden Francis
Steven K
Iris
Judson Tolman
Portland
Enoch
Dan Shaffer
Clifford Campat
Mer Stanger
Tom Jones
McCammon
Burl McNabb
Inkom Ward
Leone Shipley
Stolen 1957 Oldsmobile from Call Chevrolet lot
A 1957 Oldsmobile wagon owned by Jack Burgess was taken from the Call Chevrolet lot between 8 and 11 am Tuesday. Evan Hall moved the car outside, then it was driven back to Burgess home Monday evening and later returned to the garage for pickup. Sheriff Ralph J. Marriott investigated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Burgess
Call Chevrolet Company
Osborne Call
Burgesses
Kentucky
Evan Hall
Mr. Burgess
Ralph J. Marriott
Community Memorial Service and Grave Dedication
A funeral program honors June Whitworth and Wayne Hatch with a duet by Wayne and Marcelle Hatch and a selection by the Inkom Singing Mothers. Invocations by Bishop Asa Hatch and remarks by Bishop McNabb precede speakers Otis Hall and Herb Whitworth. Earl Burrup gives the benediction. Grave dedication led by Dan Shaffer and burial in Inkom cemetery under Manning Funeral Chapel supervision.
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June Whitworth
Wayne
Marcelle Hatch
Inkom
Asa Hatch
Chesterfield
Bishop McNabb
Otis Hall
Herb Whitworth
Earl Burrup
Dan Shaffer
Manning Funeral Chapel
Osborne Call Appointed Area NADA Chairman
Osborne P Call was named Area Chairman for the National Automobile Dealers Association in Washington. Appointed by Frederick M Sutter and Idaho State Automobile Association officials, Call will report to franchised dealers and recruit new members. His term runs through June 30 1958.
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Osborne P. Call
Call Chevrolet Co
National Automobile Dealers Association
Washington
Frederick M. Sutter
Call
NADA
National Association
Former Residents Visit Here From Three Cities
Mrs. Charles A. Burton and her son Arthur from Blackfoot and daughter Mrs. Marion R. Davis from Phoenix, Arizona, visited Soup Springs and Wayan this week.
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Charles A. Burton
Arthur
Blackfoot
Marion R. Davis
Phoenix
Arizona
Soup Springs
Wayan
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Inancial Credit
Hontpeie
Quinn Nelson
Nda
Ods
At & Low
County Fair
Scraum Titans
FAR Parade Committee
Hooper
Idan- Ha
Rattler
Alexander
Sun
Parnell Whitehead
Wendell, Muir
Dan Corbett
Don J. Petersen
Duane Murrey
Howard Johnson
LaVar Taylor
Peterson
Eleda Smith
Salt Lake Clinic
Mrs. Whitworth
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