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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1954

Page

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Lava Hot Springs Rodeo Crowned Queens At Stampede

royal pageant selected Lava Hot Springs rodeo queens for this year’s celebration. Grace Wayne and Mary Anne Hogan were named queens based on riding ability. Attendants Eddie Snell and Alberta Carter participated, with the Stampede set for August 7 and 8 at the Stampede grounds in Soda Springs.

Ington Chesterfield Mary Anne Hogan Bancroft Eddie Snell Sodarge' Carter Alberta Stam Rodeo Grounds

Two Freedom Girls Hit by Accidental Gunfire

Two Freedom girls were injured last Saturday when a gun went off in the han a seven year old boy. Diane Draney and Barbara Weber were struck in the right arm and treated at Star Valley hospital in Afton. Sheriff Marriott said Roger Weber may have obtained his father’s gun as the Weber children were cared for. The shot came through a screen door. The Independent noted the firing appeared accidental. Investigators planned interviews with the injured children.

The Han Diane Draney Ivan Draney Barbara Weber Doyle Weber Star Valley Hospital Afton Sherif Ralph Marriott Roger Weber Weber Diane Star Valley Independent Marriott Francis Rasmussen

Political currents and party strategies ripple through Idaho

Fragmentary notes show discussions of Republican and Democratic fundraising, party leadership, and candidate slate plans in Idaho counties. The piece hints at voter apathy and shifting loyalties affecting state and regional campaigns amid a pre election breeze.

Ogden hospital visit for Mayor Gibara begins medical checkup

Mayor A L Ozburn accompanied by Mrs Ozburn and Mr and Mrs Harry Dean Ozburn departed for Ogden Sunday. He entered Dee hospital for observation and diagnosis.

Gibara Ogden A. L. Ozburn Ozburn Harry Dean Ozburn Dee Hospital

Hospital Notes at Humphreys Ard Soda Springs

A list of births and admissions in Soda Springs and nearby towns. Entries include a girl born July 24 at 7 pounds 0 ounces to Teuscher Russell and Myrna. a girl born July 27 at 5 pounds 8 ounces to Haddock Edward and Edith. multiple discharges and admissions for patients Kay Laa Springs Dennis Rumwood Terry Lee Petell Kenneth Marshall Roger Carter Grace Ray Jones and others.

Teuscher Russell Myrna Eared Tace Haddock Edward Edith Montpelier Kay Laa Dennis Rumwood Soca Soda Springs Terry Lee Petell Kenneth Marshall Soda Roger Carter Grace Ray Jones Soda Springs Harrison Crowell Bancroft Rain Shuler Ih Eastman Delores Giles Grace Bernetta Wheeler

Petereits Return From Eight Day Western Trip

Mr and Mrs Earl Petereit and daughter Carol returned from an eight day trip to Alberta British Columbia Canada and Glacier National Park Carol then left for a four day visit in Ashton She is secretary to a person at the event following a two weeks vacation.

Earl Petereit Carol Petereit Alberta British Columbia Canada Inro Glacier National Park Carol Ashton Hes Cenoy Ovent

Local figures Sean and Mrs. Maki Lailatin Return from Park

Report notes Sean and Mrs. Maki Lailatin left Jowstone Park in the evening and returned later with no incident reported.

Sean Mrs. Maki Lailatin Jowstone Recaroed

It's Just About Fair Time Again

County Fair near Grace with August 12 to 14 events. Mickelson and Helen Burton lead the chairmen and program committee as Caribou 4 H members prep projects. 4 H Day and Style Revue draw families, with horse show on August 13 and open livestock show on August 14. Lt and Mrs Don Christensen plan to leave the Southland in September en route to Anchorage. Guests of Mr and Mrs Wa ter two Bill Wash and Mrs W R Heist visit from Boise.

Grace Mickelson Helen Burton County Fair Board Caribou 4 H Club Angel

Mrs Bob Bunnett Visit With Boise Family

Mrs Bob Bunnett and her son from Boise are visiting here with her parents Mr and Mrs Jack Har js, joining local relatives for a short stay.

Bob Bunnett Boise Jack Har Js

Local Family Guests Mark Weekend Visit

Mr and Mrs Ben Rene and family of Pocatello were guests of JB Davis on the weekends and enjoyed time with local friends and neighbors during the brief visit.

Ben Rene Family of

Idaho Sheepmen to Meet After Filer Ram Sale

Idaho Wool Growers President John Noh says final action on livestock legislation will occur at the sheep industry's mid year meeting in Twin Falls on August 4. The gathering follows the state ram sale at Filer the same day, with a 7 pm dinner at the Turf Club featuring brief reports and entertainment.

Twin Falls John Noh Idaho Wool Growers Filer Turf Club

Hansen Couple Moves to Soda Springs to Manage Elevator

Mr and Mrs George V Hansen of Tetonia arrived early this week in Soda Springs to settle. Mr Hansen assumes management of the Farmers Grain Cooperative Elevator which has been audited for temporary enlargement. Loyd Peelin resigned several months ago. Mr and Mrs Hynpen are staying at 61 No 2nd.

George V. Hansen Tetonia Soda Springs Hansen Robinsom Hynpen

Mary Haekeri Visits and Family Ties Abroad

Mary Haekeri returned Monday night from Seattle and Portland after a nine day visit with her sons. Another son, Lt. Elmer Hansen, is now in Japan. His wife has been visiting here but plans to return to Los Angeles next month.

Mary Haekeri Seattle Portland Elmer Hansen Japan Los Angeles

Transfer of Edward Otte and visitors noted

Edward Otte of Monsanto Chemical Co is transferred to Long Beach. Mr Otto and his family are left for Wednesday. Alice Burchfield of Nam is visiting with Mrs Josie Hildreth and family.

Edward Otte Monsanto Chemical Co Long Beach Mr. Otto Wee Alice Burchfield Namis Josie Hildreth

Farmers Approve Wheat Quotas in Nationwide Vote

In a high turnout, farmers nationwide voted to keep quotas and price supports for next year. Caribou backed quotas 201 to 25, with local results in Blackfoot river, Soda Springs, Grace, and Bancroft showing strong approval and some opposition. A separate tragedy occurred near Chesterfield reservoir as 18 year old Renee Jorgensen died in a head on crash involving the Ganske family. survivors and funeral plans noted.

Caribou Blackfoot River Soda Springs Grace Bancroft

Four Car Crashes Mar Past Week

Four accidents were reported by the Caribou county sheriff's office this week. The first highway death of the year occurred Sunday with Renee Jorgensen of Bancroft and Rueben Ganske of Pingree killed. Other crashes involved drivers Frederick Rind lisbaker and Gerald Bunn near Bancroft with injuries to Mrs. Bunn and a total loss to the Bunn car. An instructor from Oklahoma said he fell asleep at the wheel. A separate sideswipe occurred on Highway 30 N near Soda Springs involving McGee Harris of Grace and Lois Veachseburg of Oregon. The report also notes a back ailment for Kenneth Marshall while fishing and mentions several local residents visiting and traveling over the weekend.

Renee Jorgensen Rueben Ganske Chesterfield Reservoir Musa Jorgensen John Eliason Bancroft Arco Miss Jorgensen Henry Stampede Queen Mr. Ganske Jorgensen Ganske Iwj Caribou Hospital An Ganske Ganskee Bettybert Larry Lou Caribou County Pingree Frederick Rindlisbaker Gerald Bunn Montpelier Barfuss Lane Marty Bunn Bunn Arnold Taylor Oklahoma McGee Harris Grace Lois Mary Veachseburg Ore Soda Springs Kenneth Marshall Snake River

Frost Damage Hit Some Farms Hard Across County

County Agent Wallace Orson reports serious frost damage in parts of the county with dryland barley and wheat worst hit by drought conditions. Irrigated crops remain healthy while several farmers salvage entire crops after the cold snap.

Squary Wallace Orson

Mine Union Votes 85 Percent for Possible Strike

The Mine and Mill union, including Conda local 2, voted last week by 85 percent to strike if needed for higher wages. Negotiations with Kennecott reopened. Kennecott offered a four cent increase which the union rejected.

International Union of Mine, Mull and Smelter Workers Conda Aes Pepeduies Agust Utte Kennecott

Board to Consider Gas Applications

The Idaho Public Service Commission will conduct hearings September 13 on three applications to construct gas lines south through southern Idaho. The applicants are Intermountain Gas Co Boise Natural Gas Co Boise and Pocatello Natural Gas Co. Idaho Power and Light will file an application. Soda Springs and other communities along the route through the Snake Basin to the Pacific Northwest industrial centers are involved.

Idaho Public Service Commission Southern

Humphreys Family Arrives Home for Week’s Leave

Larry Humphreys arrived home Saturday to spend a week's leave while the ship remains docked in California. He is with his parents Mr and Mrs Lewis Humphreys and other relatives. They expected to return today. Also visiting were Mr and Mrs Louvis P Maughan of Logan and Mrs Howard Jones of Wellsville Utah, who called on Alton and Wm P Maughan Tuesday.

Larry Humphreys California Lewis Humphreys Louvis P. Maughan Logan Howard Jones Wellsvile Utah Alton Wm P. Maughan

New Drive In Theatre Nears Completion

The new drive in theatre is in the final stage of construction with a 33 foot high screen and 90 feet long structure. Facilities include rest rooms and a snack bar offering soft drinks sandwiches and ice cream for moviegoers without cars.

Tcreen Ieee Sie Sha E New Atersennen Filma

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Aribou County Sun Ngs Henry Stampede Wayne Chrisot Grace Ribou Wavan Walt John Corlett Palt Idaho States Atse Cadiet Buster Franklin Borthern Chamber OF Trighway Humphreys Ard Wesley Knowles John B. Eliason Gladys Kopp Robert Gansk Cornee By Wallace Peterson Don Christensen Southland Idaho North Gembh School Earl Erma Banks Jorgensen Future Farmers of America L.D.S Eee Bancroft Earlene Carl _ay Pocatello Alfred Cordon Chevy Chase M. L. Horsley Lake Monday W. S. Shufeldt Charles Miller Ann George Stock Paul Pipton Frank Fry Henry Donat Montana Hamilton Mr Donat Mackay
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