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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1962
Page
2
In a letter to the editor a Caribou correspondent jokes about Bobby Kennedy in Vermont, political labels, and party loyalties. He muses on voting, bribes, and campaign finance while recalling a lifelong Republican neighbor who spurned Democrats even at a funeral.
A rural opinion piece recalls Saturday country-store talk on society, fashion, and morals. It jokes about rising prices, instant goods, and a general sense that common sense has vanished while life grows more chaotic and modern. The speaker rues changes and questions the era’s priorities.
Editors urge readers to consider more factors than drunken driving and speed in highway safety. The piece notes following too closely causes many accidents, discusses new problems on multi lane roads, and warns against road hogs and sudden passes. Also includes a local note about the Animal Crackers meeting and a secretary’s remark about a remarkable boss.
The Sun prints student essays on My Responsibilities to the Future from Ruby Sorensen's eighth grade class. Several essays are chosen, with two more published here. The pieces urge diligence to avoid communism and insist on bearing responsibilities to progress and future leadership.
Tony Tigert argues that future leadership will rest with coming generations as Americans reflect on long term duties. He notes the ongoing Moon race with the Soviet Union, cites misfiring experiments, and asks whether the United States will advance or fall behind when following in John Glenn’s footsteps.
A reflective piece urging self discipline in school and community life. The author emphasizes maintaining high grades to secure future employment, respecting teachers, obeying laws, and contributing honestly to better one’s world, nation, and city while staying self controlled and clean.
The Martha Circle of the U P W met at Mrs. Orville Burt's home on June 7 with President Winnie Rompel and Sec-Treasurer Louise Lloyd presiding. Muriel Hosick led a lesson titled The Christians New Lord, followed by group discussion and Bible verses. refreshments were served. attendees included Edith Davids, Alice Shufeldt, Annie Gill, Clara Parsons, Jennie Harman, Alvera DeKay, Hilda Thompson, and Zella McClellan. A pair of old friends reconnected, recalling past times and sharing stories. The STOOR REUNION section notes a reunion gathering with attendees from Rexburg, Pocatello, Be, Sod, and Green Springs, Idaho, plus San Francisco, potluck lunch, and a hoped-for Star Reunion at Hooper.
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