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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 02, 1955

Page

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Courts Record Bi re of the Peace ne Pocatello

In Pocatello courts the record notes fines and costs after a police check near California. A 28 dollar land charge, drinking fine and costs, and a citation by Officer J and Van Mar are listed. Justice ym Maughan presided. Diamond Creek and Mike Wi are referenced in the record.

California creed River pancrolt J and Van Marrace ym Maughan Diamond Mike Witing

Accidents Blamed In Several Early Morning Crashes

Investigations center on collisions near Lallathin and Boise involving Ralph Marriott and drivers Vivian Caldwell Eloise Caldwell Brown and others. Vehicles sustained front end damage. injuries reported including head trauma and minor injuries. Authorities name Ann Gamble and Glen Craig among those connected to the incidents.

nbel Roland W rivers Ann Gamble Meccho

School Tax Election Scheduled on Monday

A special election in Soda Springs district asks voters to approve a five mill current expense levy to address rising enrollments and fund remodeling of the high school. Polls run 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Soda Springs High and the Wayan grade school.

ee Jery Soda Springs Wayan state department of education state Board of Education

Uranium Prospecting Lecture at Grace College

Prof. Andrei Isotoff of Ida ho State College geology department will present Prospecting for Uranium Ores at the Grace LDS recreation hall Wednesday June 8 at 8 p.m. He will use slides and ore samples and lead an open discussion. Proceeds go to the Third Elders Quorum missionary fund. Tickets 50 cents from D. G. Donahoo Grace.

Andrei Isotoff Idaho State college Grace LDS Isotoff Third Elders Quorum Quorum missionary fund D. G. Donahoo Grace

Farmers Union Public Meeting in Caribou Courtroom

The Farmers Union will hold a public meeting in the court room at the Caribou county courthouse on June 8 at 8 p.m. President Fred Anderson and Gilbert Nelson will conduct the meeting and discuss the wheat referendum and insurance. All farmers and interested persons are invited to attend.

Farmers Union Caribou county court house Fred Anderson Gilbert Nelson Preston

Building Permits Issued by Council

Soda Springs city council approved several building permits at the meeting. William S Gagan plans to remodel the Forest Service garage at 290 Fast 2nd North. Horsley Brothers seek a new residence on Jet 51 Mountain View addition for John Reeves. Jack Porter to remodel and add a dining room to the Angling club. Jay Allred to build a new residence for Co W Woods at 280 Court Street. Homer Johnson to build a residence in Mountain View subdivision. John Campbell in lot 14 block 6 Lakeview subdivision. Barney Skinner at 261 Gagon drive. John Delo to remodel and add a garage at 240 Fast 1st. Mr and Mrs Keith Maughan newlyweds formerly of Bancroft live at 210 South First West.

Soda Springs William S Gagan Forest Service Fast 2nd North Horsley Brothers Mountain View John Reeves Jack Porter Jay Allred Co W. Woods Court Street Homer Johnson Mountain View subdivision John Campbell Lakeview subdivision Barney Skinner Gagon drive John Delo Fast 1st

Weather report of heavy blizzard impacts across Grace area

The week saw 2.09 inches of precipitation at O. 8 Bybee station. Highs reached 72 on Monday and fell to 20 on Friday. Justice Wal Gillett described a blizzard that split trees and scattered livestock. In Soda Springs lines north of the city were down isolating Monsanto Conda and ranches with power off for several hours.

Bybee weather station Justice of the Peace Wal Gillett Grace Gillett Soda Springs Monsanto Conda

Camp-O-Ree Brings Scouts Together in Idaho District Event

Idaho district Boy Scouts hosted a Camp-O-Ree at Pebble Basin with 22 scouts from Troop 20, 20 from Troop 120, and five from Troop 94. Leaders John Tolley Vern Hacking Ralph Taylor and Homer Johnson attended as mentors. Asa Hatch led a court of honor Friday night. Awards went to Brent and Bart Conlin Lawrence Howard Evan Hayes John Johnson Robert Williamson and more. Also, 1000 nine inch trout were planted in Sedge Creek by Grace hatchery superintendent Norman Floyd and Scouts from Troops 20 and 120 assisted.

Idaho Pebble Basin Soda Springs Chesterfield John, Tolley Vern Hacking Ralph Taylor Homer Johnson Asa Hatch Brent Bart Conlin Lawrence Howard Evan Hayes John Johnson Robert Williamson Mike Tolley Mike Lahman Alma Bassett Charles Kummer Richard Spackman Lee Turner Tom Lau John Paul Lahman Jerry Giles Sedge creek Grace fish hatchery Norman Floyd Brent Wakenan Lynn Andreason Roger Sorenson Jay Sorenson Ralph aylor Griffin Walker

Corrigan Receives Ham in County Cancer Drive

Thomas Corrigan was given three ham items this week by the county cancer society. The Rev. Scott Bowman assisted in selecting the winner. The ham sale supported the county cancer drive with proceeds benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Thomas Corrigan county cancer Society Scott Bowman American Cancer Society

Youth urged to seek education and temple marriage

A church conference urged youth to pursue education, temple marriage, and active church service. Speakers stressed fasting, prayer, temple ordinances, and generous support of church programs, with testimonies on eternal values and guidance by gospel principles.

Herbert Whitworth J. T. Torgesen Kenneth Balla Marthel McLain Janet Peck Martin Bower Mra Tor Moore Wilder Hatch spe God Roland Allen

Council to Grant Gas Franchise To Idaho Natural Gas Company

The Soda Springs city council moves to grant a 30 year natural gas franchise to Idaho Natural Gas Co. A clause ensuring Soda Springs receives the same concessions as other cities is debated. Revenue share starts at 1 percent for ten years then 3 percent. Work targets start late fall with service by next summer. Montpelier joined nearby Idaho communities in signing with the company.

Soda Springs Idaho Natural Gas Co Jack Garvie Montpelier Idaho

Pocatello Man Dies in Caribou Country

Harry Hammond of Pocatello a 63 year old sheepherder for Charles Tucker livestock company died apparently of a heart attack Tuesday morning. Found by a fellow worker north of Soda Springs opposite Harley Wood farm, his body moved to Soda Springs then Pocatello for funeral services.

Harry Hammond Pocatello Charles Tucker livestock company Soda Springs Harley Wood Ted Allen Hammond

Testimonial Set For R. T. Gunnnell

A farewell testimonial for Richard T. Gunnell will be held at the Soda Springs Latter-day Saint church Sunday at 6 p.m. The public is invited to attend. Gunnell leaves June 20 for the United States to sail June 24 for Switzerland to begin a two and a half year LDS mission. He is a member of Soda Springs First Ward, son of Mr and Mrs T K Gunnell, with BYU and Utah Valley studies preceding.

George Marrs Morris Mark mysteries Twain Bancraft choir Andrew Gibbons Mra J Leonard Match Richard T. Gunnell Soda Springs Gunnell United States Switzerland LDS church Soda Springs First Ward T. K. Gunnell BYU U of U

Wool Executive Visits Finches at Soda Springs

E. E. Marsh assistant secretary of the National Wool Growers Association visited the Finch farms in Soda Springs on Thursday. The visit accompanies a forthcoming National Wool Grower article commemorating the fortieth anniversary of the National Ram sale, with W. C. Finch noted as an original consignee.

E. E. Marsh

FFA Lets Contract On Premium List

Contract for printing the 1955 Caribou County Fair premium list has been let to the Caribou County Sun. Chariton Jacobs, advisor to the Grace chapter of the Future Farmers of America, announced this week. Members of the FFA chapter are selling advertising for the booklet. He hopes to have the material ready within the next week to ten days.

Caribou County

Opening of Caribou 1955 Fishing Season Sparks Local Buzz

The 1955 fishing season opens Saturday amid rising populations in Caribou and Utah. High water threatens creek fishing while the Blackfoot River expects 1200 to 1500 anglers. A last minute closure by Mike Wilkins bans fishing on Diamond, Lanes, and Meadow Creek deltas. Juvenile stream aims to involve kids under 13 at Ledge Creek. A 12 week trout derby sponsored by Soda Springs merchants offers $10 certificates for top catches.

Mike Wilkins Blackfoot Wilkins

Catholic Summer School Scheduled in Montpelier

Catholic Summer School will run in Montpelier from June 6 to June 19 for all grade children. Sisters Noel Marie and Rosalieve from Salt Lake will teach, with 8:15 am church departures, 9 am Mass, 12 to 1 lunch, 9:30 Benediction, and buses returning around 4 pm. Non-Catholic children may attend. students should bring lunches and supplies.

Montpelier Noel Marie Rosalieve Salt Lake Francis Peterson

Rocky Marciano Don Cockell Fight Shown In County

Movies of the heavyweight championship will be shown in Caribou county next week. The Idanha theatre in Soda Springs screens the bout Sunday through Tuesday and the Grace theatre shows Friday and Saturday. Local visits noted include Clyde Jenkins of Pocatello with Rulon Evans, Memorial Day gatherings in Rockland, and Grace guests Neal Hood and John Telford from Salt Lake City.

Rocky Marciano Don Cockell Caribou county Idanha theatre Soda Springs Grace theatre Ronald Sorenson Grace Neil Hood John Telford Salt Lake City

Hospital Births and Discharges Log

Births listed for Williams Homer and Ruby Grace Thatcher Barthlome David and Phyllis May 25 26 29 with weights. Other births include Hopkins Loyal Barbara Soda Springs and Christensen DeWayne Donna Mae. Still confined Turner Allsop, Bubler discharged. Multiple admissions discharges for Pearl Jacobson Vera Call Newell Jenkins Zella Gray Rosella Christensen Jennie Harriman Gereldene Bennion Helen Mickelsen Anna Baird Mrs Edgar Whitworth Irene Lakey R J Brown Jr Boise.

Williams Homer Ruby Grace Hubbard John Afton Barthlome David Phyllis Thatcher Hopkins Loyal Barbara Soda Springs Christensen DeWayne Donna Mae Heber Turner Grace Eliza Allsop Roberta Bubler Pearl Jacobson Bancroft Vera Call Wayan Newell Jenkins Zella Gray Thatcher Rosella Christensen Montpelier Jennie Harriman Gereldene Bennion Helen Mickelsen Lago Anna Baird Edgar Whitworth Chesterfield Irene Lakey R. J. Brown, Jr Boise

Gas pipeline route to Idaho and Canada supply

A map outlines the route for a major Pacific Northwest Pipeline project with Idaho Natural Gas as distributor. The system would add a large new gas source from Canada and serve southern Idaho, with gas delivery possible this fall or by early summer 1954.

bution Pacific Northwest Pipelines Idaho Natural Gas Idaho Canada

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ne Pocatello Ralph Marriott Lallathin Lalathin Nrown, Jr 13th County hospital Brown east uriott Vivi Eloise Caldwell dwell ate Glen Craig north esday Ezra Moor i sons benin Keith Maughan 210 South First West CORRIGAN HAM Joseph Beatty church Feheal wsstem Idahy Stake Kenneth Ralls new stake Perry Warner new high council Milton Gilbert nes stake Joseph Bent Abraham Isaac Hently Tate George of England Caribou R. T. Gunnnell Wool Executive Finches FFA Caribou ca Utah Clyde Jenkins Rulon Evans Gary Poulsen Jerry Rockland poayet NEW PLYMOUTH panna se CALDWELL A MALO ARON CITY CLINE eva QUISE DAVISION WENDELE “ET ROM Ksage & TY FALLS ARTE ATELLO ALAMEDA MONTCELIER POCATELLO DIVISION BUHL renee MAGIC VAILEY DIVISION
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