10 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1976
Page
1
Town residents react to a slowdown at Beker Industrial Corp and other phosphate plants. The report notes a massive energy project in southern Utah and Idaho Power’s uncertain plans, with groups debating route choices and the likelihood of new plants amid mixed signals from officials.
The Public Library celebrates twenty five years of service in Soda Springs with an open house on June 30 from 7 to 1. The public is invited to attend and join the Silver anniversary event.
Marriott states he has a plan for the future and insists he is not ready for retirement. He emphasizes continued engagement beyond thirty years of service and projects ongoing involvement.
A garbled quote attributed to Margiott references a Bible verse from Mo 1:2 and unclear surrounding text, leaving readers unsure of its context or origin. The fragmentary line indicates a discussion of a verse and its location in Missouri.
First Bank and Trust of Idaho will remodel an early Soda Springs residence at 30 West 2nd South. The Largillieres house is a Bicentennial project and will add a drive in banking facility and a professional office. Remodeling aimed for completion by late summer includes a parking area for 20 cars.
VAY Van did not reach Soda Springs on June 7. For questions contact the nearest VA Administration Office Bruce Amzei Box 8136 Idaho State University Pocatello Idaho 83203 or call 236-2784.
Milton B. Gamble and the City Council attended Grand Opening ceremonies as Myers owners presented the Coast To Coast store. The event highlighted the Bennington 76 flag with seven pointed stars and red white stripes, celebrated during America’s 200th birthday.
Seven individuals filed during the last day for county offices in the Bancroft District. Theodore S. Tody Alles, a Democrat from Soda Springs, did not seek coroner. Clyde G. Nelson also filed for county prosecuting attorney as a Democrat.
The Bike Rodeo and Skill Day is set for Saturday June 12 from 10 am to 2 pm at the LDS Stake House. The event aims to teach safety and riding skills to adults and youths, with a bike giveaway from the Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce and activities including a written test, bike inspection, minor repairs, a skill course, and an awards table.
Women in city leagues are invited to the All-Star tryouts on Friday June 11 at 6 30 p m at the Soda Springs North Diamond. Eligible participants include all women in city leagues.
Beker Industries Corp. announced it will place its manufacturing complex on a 90 day slowdown with immediate effect. Most employees in the production of ammonium phosphate ammonia sulfuric acid phosphoric acid and ore beneficiation face layoffs. Ore mining at Bry Valley will continue.
The Caribou County Invitational Horse Show will be held in Grace at the Fair Grounds on June 2 with six placings ribbons and first place trophies. Acceptances have come from Utah Idaho and Wyoming. Mrs Curtis Keller is general chairman with a Grace committee including Mrs Reed Kirby and Mrs Tom Lloyd.
Idaho towns St Charles and Bloomington will obtain a 336000 dollar grant from the Economic Development Administration, announced by Senator James McClure. The funds will support water system improvements in Bear Lake County to spur long term growth and job creation, with a 244000 dollar local match for a 610000 dollar project total.
An interagency task force leader said the public hearings on two federal environmental statements for phosphate development in southeast Idaho and Diamond Creek planning unit are postponed due to the Tetot Dam disaster. Resumption dates will be announced later, with hearings previously set for Soda Springs and Boise.
The Grace Bicentennial Committee led by Mrs Dallag Murdoch, Frank Taylor, and Nellie Johnson met at the City offices to seal plans for Grace Day on July 17. Details include a 45 minute program by the Los Pearce Fiddling Gang from Aberdeen at Grace High School, a supper for thirteen by Ward Relief Society, and races for all ages with several events. Volunteers are urged to contact Mrs Murdoch for space at the midway arcade and concessions, and residents may still vote for the Grace Queen at Sam’s and Love Drug.
Final plans outline a July Old West Days celebration including LDS Heritage festival July 2 to 3 at the high school. Events feature a musical program, a Merchants Sidewalk sale, a Flag and Bell Ringing ceremony, Lions Breakfast, parade with a children’s pageant, beard and mustache contest, Greased Pole Climb, and Lions Amateur Rodeo Bailey Creek starting at 2 p.m.
Daughters of Utah Pioneers display a white nylon tricot Bicentennial quilt painted in natural colors by Molly Anne Hopkins. Wanda Reed and Marintha Hopkins lead the campaign with public viewings in Grace Bancroft and Soda Springs from June 14 through July. County Convention on August 13 in Bancroft caps the effort. A bell ringing ceremony on July 5 at 7 am on the courthouse steps invites public participation.
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