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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 17, 1954

Page

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Soda Springs to Build New Hydro Plant on Soda Creek

The Soda Springs city council approved a plan to install a new hydro electric plant near Hooper spring on Soda Creek. The $125,000 project will raise municipal capacity from 340 to 515 kilowatt hours, enabling the city to cut power purchases from Utah Light and Power by about half. Expected to take ten months, the plant will be partially funded by selling assets to help cover the cost.

Hooper Spring Soda Creek Utah Light and Power Henry Senger Calvin Crane Boise Outlinai Og Max Snell Wes Light Mr. Snell

Two More County Accidents Reported This Week

Sheriff Ralph Marriott’s office logged two additional automobile crashes this week. One occurred Monday June 14 on Highway 30N in Soda Springs involving a car driven by Harris Jr. Originson of Lago who attempted a right turn and a second vehicle driven by Phillip Henry Faulhaber Lawn Dale.

Ralph Marriott Harris Jr Origin Lago Soda Springs Phillip Henry

Caribou Group Sets 9 Meeting for Infantile Paralysis Chapter

The Caribou chapter of the National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis schedules a meeting at county court at 8 p m. New officers will be elected. Mrs Hidon Bews of Challis and Muir are noted among attendees while Gray Lake relatives visit. A Farm Bureau meeting on June 9 discussed Bird Rates and the June 30 picnic. Margaret Stoors and Darlene Stoor are nominees for marshall queen with a sale and ice cream planned for the event.

Caribou Ee Pone Nerd Ia Bs Muir Grayz Lake Idaho Farm Bueau Charles Tingey J. Smith Farm Bureau Margaret Stoors Darlene Stoor

Caribou County Sun Directory Delayed to Next Issue

Unforeseen delays push the Caribou County Sun business directory and Neighbors feature page to the next issue. The items will appear in the first issue of duty.

Caribou County

Edna Lallathin Named Principal at Albion School

Edna Lallathin named principal succeeding Ken Marshall whose resignation was accepted by the board. Mrs Lallathin attended Albion Normal and appears a candidate for a four year degree at Utah State University.

Ee Latianip Ken Marshall Systen Wan Enenes Lalathin S Albion Normal Utah State Uate

Caribou Students Attend Idaho State This Summer

Roary, Grace, and Sous Gontars are registered for the Idaho State College summer session. Roland W. Call of Soda Springs Garvin was noted in the report as part of the group. The article mentions a 1947 context and educator studies by Samet Tafa and Agena perusiom.

Roary Gontars Grace Idaho State Roland W. Call Soda Springs Garvin Fede Spree Educa’te Samet Tafa Agena Perusiom Falar Sos

Local Death Notice and Permit Confusion Reported

Unclear obituaries mention a death with names Leee June Esabell Moore and Frances Chistenee along with a reference to garage permits at 240 South and W Ban. The fragmentary text also notes a contact at a Chevrolet garage and a possible building permit or call to action for Os borne.

Fellseins Buiding Frances Chistenee Ban and Mary Chevrolet Osborne

Local Visits Highlight Family Ties Across Geneva and Caribou

Mrs George Widmer of Geneva visited Thatney pert daughter and child in law Jack Hymas at Caribou hospital. Mr and Mrs John Belere returned from vacation last week in zerzhern idzho.

Far George Widmer Geneva Thatney Pert Ion Jack Hymas Caribou Hospital John Belere Pest Zerzhern Idzho

Leonard Cooley Dies Wednesday

Leonard Cooley, a Soda Springs farmer for four decades, died Wednesday at Caribou County hospital from a heart ailment. Born 1905 in Rochester, he homesteaded southwest of Soda Springs. Survived by his widow, two sisters, three children, and one great grandson. Funeral at Preshm church with Whitman Matthews Norteary in charge.

Spokane Wash Marlene Gorton Soda Springs Ralph Glen Cooley Salt Lake James W. Gorton Soda E. Ee Bela

Farmers to Apply For Grain Acreage Allotment

Farmers who planted no wheat in the past three years may still apply for a grain acreage allotment. Earnest Seamons, chairman, notes eligibility hinges on land status and ASC office procedures.

Earnest Seamons

Physicals Slated for Next Week Urge Early Attendance

Parents urged to bring children to the office by 9:30 a.m. next week for physicals and immunizations. Action aims to avoid delays and inconvenience, with specific immunization instructions to follow.

Me and Mrs Glenn Anderson Guests at Weed Mire

Missed bits describe a visit by Mr and Mrs Glenn Anderson who traveled Thursday morning to Weed Mire. The text mentions a weekend plan at Seland Park and a sparring match with Hecbary Bost, though details are unclear.

Glenn Anderson Epee Seland Park

Cold Weather Fells Crops In Caribou County Report

Frost and cold snap severely damaged crops in Caribou county this week. Some grain and alfalfa first cuttings were written off as losses while northern areas reported fair crop condition but slow progress. Range in the north is excellent, with a seesaw in seasonal conditions. A warm Saturday reached 71 degrees while Friday dipped to 29 with .57 inches of rain, all rain not snow.

Caribou Soda Springs Caribou County

July Fourth Parade and Events Announced

Entries for the town July Fourth parade are promised with other festivities listed including children's games works and a baseball game during the celebration.

Ex-Sodaites Plan Picnic at Boise

Boise area former Sodaites gather for a community picnic on June 2 at Municipal Park. A planning committee leads the event with start time at 10 a m. Attendees should bring a picnic lunch and a table to renew acquaintances.

Boise Soda Springs Idaho Ae C Municipal

Purchase School Bus Acquisition Reported This Week

A new Chevrolet carry all was bought for Meadowville school route by Joint School District No. 180 at a board meeting this week. Brass from Call Motor Co. was cited in the purchase details.

Call Motor Co Meadowville

Marriage License Notice for Ter Lyshaug Pair

Mr and Mrs Ter Lyshaug are establishing a home at 13 South McLean Ave following a marriage license filing. The brief notice records a domestic partnership entry and the couple’s residential address.

Ter Lyshaug South McLean Ave

Davis and McDonald Lead General Et of

J A Davis and J A McDonald of the General Electric firm are noted in a brief mention from the market report, highlighting executives associated with the company and their roles.

J. A. Davis and J. A. McDonald The General Et

Political Season Opens as County Offices See Republican Moves

In Canbon County political activity heats up with incumbents filing on the Republican ticket and Democrats aiming to post a full slate by the Saturday deadline. Wilford Dredge, a Republican county commissioner from the second district, announces he will not seek re election, while Ror Marriott, a Republican, files for sheriff. Marriott has prior service with the fish and wildlife service and is a World War II veteran.

Canbon County Maiy Wilford Dredge Marriott ISC Tah Camprivedy The Fish and Wildlife Service World

Pioneer Caribou settler Ozburn arrives in Soda Springs

A. L. Ozburn came to Soda Springs with his family and homesteaded a farm in Ten Mile Pass country. He launched into politics in 1931 with an unsuccessful bid for commissioner.

Ozburn Soda Springs Im Yue Ten Mile Pass Commurisioner

Gorton Announces Run to Succeed Himself as County Treasurer

Ralph Gorton a Republican long time county treasurer announces his candidacy to retain the office he has held for 30 years. The item notes his Soda Springs lineage and mentions a February appointment to the post.

Ralph Gorton Mr. Moet Febrtom’s

Chester seeks reelection for district clerk seat

Colin Chester, Republican incumbent, runs again for district clerk. The article notes his pioneer family background, upbringing in Henry and prior work with his father, plus references to a longtime local public service lineage and the 1925 establishment context.

Colin Chester Chester Henry Fieales Beney

Grace rancher Fred Cooper tied to Utah roots

Grace rancher Fred Cooper, a native of Utah, settled on a farm near Enon to study mule techniques and conservation.

Cooper Utah Enon

Rasmussen's One Year Interest in Prosecuting Republican Field

F. J. Rasmussen, a native of Ida Weston, intends to pursue prosecution as a Republican candidate. He attended the University of Idaho and earned a B S degree in 1940, outlining his background for the race.

Ida Weston University of and

Bud Woodall to Seek Fifth Term as Assessor

Republican incumbent assessor Bud Woodall announces he will run for a fifth term. Woodall, identified as J. F. Woodall in records, seeks continued leadership for the county assessor's office amid ongoing budgeting and property value discussions.

J. F Bud” Woodall

Whitman Again Seeks Soda Springs Coroner Post

E D Whitman a longtime Soda Springs figure and coroner candidate, has appeared as a local authority on community growth since youth. He plans to run again, highlighting decades of service and familiarity with the county.

E. D. Whitman T J Commun.ie

Gris and Bancroft Man File for Precinct Committee

D W Gris and Bancroft resident Teme Banroft Lerat filed for precinct committee positions. Details of districts or offices not fully clear in readable text.

D. W. Gris Teme Banroft Lerat Bancroft

Hospital Notes Show Newborns and Confinements Across Town

Johnson Vernon Irene Grace delivers a boy on June 9 at 7 pounds 3 ounces Bowles Jee Joyce Ban croft Joyce Ban croft delivers a boy June 10 at 6 pounds 11 ounces Frank Karma Grace delivers a boy June 10 at 7 pounds 1 ounce Listed are families and locations including Bancroft Soda Springs and St Charles with several residents still confined in hospitals or homes.

Johnson Vernon Irene Grace Bowles Jee Joyce Ban‘croft Frank Karma Tony Harold Goodnight Orval Amd Bancroft

Mrs Walter Wilcox Returns From Reno and El Cerrito Visit

Mrs Walter Wilcox arrived back Wednesday from Reno and El Cerrito. An impromptu family reunion was held at the home of her parents to celebrate the visit and share news.

Walter Wilcox Reno Mer el Cerrio Snes Dad Teak Fee

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