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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1961

Page

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Corrigan 88 Passes After Illness in Soda Springs

Corrigan longtime civic leader of Soda Springs dies at 88 after illness. Born May 11 in Ireland, he emigrated to America in 1886 with John Feeney, lived in Soda, married in 1923, became a U.S. citizen in 1901. A devoted designer of Spring picnic grounds, he served about 20 years on the city council and helped shape the town center now bearing his name. Rosary held, Requiem Mass at St. Cathol ic Church, interment in Fairview Cemetery. Pallbearers named from local families.

Corrigan Sodal Carant Hospital Valleyview Lava Hot Springs Ireland John Fa Mar Corigan Washington Whitman-Matthews St. 5 Catholic Church Fairview Springs Lallatin Cliff Parsons Meads Dennis Nichols Tallatin Harold Hag

Fifteenth Annual Soda Springs Picnic at Boise Park

The Boise event invites Soda Springs residents to Bicnic Park on June 25 at 11 am for a community picnic. Attendees should bring lunch and a wrapped elephant, coffee and ice cream provided, with a registration for those who have not attended before. E. D. invites past residents to renew ties and help ensure a successful observance.

Bical Park Boise Idaho Rebo E. D Wi Springs

League standings and upcoming games summary

League standings show Little League teams with results including Wer 19 and City Drug 0. Schedule lists matches for Monday and Wednesday June 28 featuring Rambler, Fowler's, Mon tinstay, and Fowlers against City Drug. Officials include Tigert and Sand.

Ler Wier Itiy Ss Fowlers Fatto City Drug Tly Rambler Ya Hg Mon Tinstay Monsanici Drug and Fowler's Vg Ck Tigert Russ Sand Tim Dallepers Troy

Emergency Loans To Aid Farmers In This Area

Farmers in Power Bannock and Caribou counties hit by drought may apply for emergency loans at the county Farmers Home Administration offices in Pocatello or Soda Springs. Loans cover farm operating expenses livestock and machinery replacement and water supplementation with a 3 percent interest rate. Eligibility requires active farming, probable success, substantial drought losses, and inability to obtain credit elsewhere. Repayment hinges on loan purpose and income. crop loans repaid at sale, feed loans at livestock sale, equipment and irrigation loans over longer terms.

Power Bannock Caribou County Farmers Home Administration Pocatello Soda Springs

Lady Golfers Sponsor Invitational in Soda Springs

The Soda Springs Ladies Golf Association plans an invitational meet with women golfers from the eligibility committee. The event is set for June 28 at the Springs course with a luncheon at noon. Local members are urged to contribute to the day’s success and participate.

Soda Springs Ladies Golf Association Elig Counee

Bannock Stake To Sponsor Dance In Grace Idaho

Bannock Stake hosts a Saturday dance at the Bannock Stake House in Grace Idaho starting 1 p.m. on June 24 with members invited. A floor show movie follows at 10 p.m. Keith will furnish the music or film.

Bannock Grace Idaho Keith

C of C Elects New Officers for 1961 62

Orville Burt of the Intermountain Gas Company was named president of the Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce for 1961 62 at a regular meeting. He succeeds outgoing president Vic Lansberry. Board directors include Jack Cannan Bill Stanley Loren Fowpier Joy Thomas and Vic Lansberry. Jim Lansberry was re elected secretary.

Orville Burt Intermountain Gas Company Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce Vic Lansberry Jack Cannan Bill Stanley Loren Fowpier Joy Thomas Jim Lansberry

Caribou Wildlife Assn Announce September Meeting

The Caribou Wildlife Association cancels summer meetings due to vacations and conflicts. The next meeting is set for September 28 in the Court House, announced by president C. M. Butch Scheffel.

Wildlife Assn Caribou Wildlife Assn Court House C. M Butch) Scheffel Tthe Organization

Circle Meets at Carlson Home for Mary Anna Circle

The Mary Anna Circle of U. P. iW met Monday evening at Mrs. Cliff Carlson’s home. Nellie Lou Poulsen gave the devotional, with Kathryn Strong directing the lesson. After group discussion, a salad dessert and coffee were served by the hostesses. attendees included Olive Kelly, Doris Lansberry, Lelia Chester, Grace Shufeldt, Hattie Hines, and guest Mrs. Anna Washburn, Mrs. Carlson’s mother.

Carlson Mary Anna U. P. Iw Cliff Carlson Nellie Lou Poulsen Kathryn Strong Olive Kelly Doris Lansberry Lelia Chester Grace Shufeldt Hattie Hines Anna Washburn

Bancroft Legion Sends Delegates To Boys State

Willard Cheirrett and Brent Shipley from North Gem High School Bancroft were sponsored by the American Legion to attend Boys State at Boise Junior College. Willard, a senior, led in track and was class president. Brent, a wrestler and senior year president of the School Dance club, also active in Thespians and prom committees.

American Legion Boise Junior College Willard Cheirrett Harold Dabri Cheirrett Brent Shipley Mike Shipley North Gem High School Bancroft Willard Brent

Miss Caribou Relates Idaho Pageant Experiences

Miss Vee Ann Weaver who represented Caribou County at the 12th Annual Miss Idaho Pageant in Boise returned home with family after a week of rehearsals and duties. She recounts late arrivals, hotel stays, capitol tours, Stardust introductions, early breakfasts, and long dress rehearsals that extended into the night. She did not win the title but valued friendships and experiences gained during the pageant.

Vee Ann Weaver Caribou County Boise William A. Roden Owyhee Mother Capitol City Wodmsday Boise High School Thunderbird Hotel

New Grace News Correspondent Appointed in Grace

Caribou County Sun announces Mrs. Berdell Juanita McCurdy as the Grace area news correspondent. Readers are asked to contact her with civic church or social news. phone number 6692.

Caribou County

Grays Lake Dances Begin This Saturday Night

The Grays Lake dances return this Saturday June 24 at 9:00 p.m. sponsored by the Grays Lake Farm Bureau. The events have drawn crowds in recent summers and organizers invite everyone to attend with friends to ensure a big turnout.

Grays Lake Grays Lake Farm Bureau

Red Cross Blood Drive Set for Thursday June 29

A Red Cross blood drive is planned for Thursday at the Junior High School gym from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. Donors are urged to come before 4:00 p.m. to avoid long waits for workers leaving shifts at the plants. Donors should eat only sparingly before donating.

Red Cross

Prevent Straining Heart During Summer Vacation

Dr B I Copple of Boise warns vacation workouts can strain the heart for desk workers and new athletes. Start with gentle conditioning, plan lighter activities, stay hydrated, wear light clothing, and avoid peak heat. Travel early, pace activities, and walk regularly to aid circulation during trips and hot weather.

B. I. Copple Boise The Idaho Heart Association Copple

New Hospital Administrator Appointed at Caribou County

Pearl Fryar, a native Idahoan and former Soda Springs resident, is named Hospital Administrator of Caribou County Hospital and will also serve as laboratory technician. Born in Bear Lake County and educated at the University of Utah, she previously worked at the hospital in Soda Springs and Dowell Laboratories in Mesa Arizona. Fryar has two sons aged 18 and 10 and is sister to Mrs. Paul Tipton of Soda Springs.

Soda Springs Pearl Fryar Caribou County Hospital Fryar Bear Lake County Monster University of Utah Hahnemann Hospital San Francisco California St. Benedicts Hospital Ogden Utah Mesa Arizona Dowell Laboratories Paul Tipton

Deadline Nears For New Wheat Farm Allotments

Farm applications for a new wheat allotment are due soon. Under the Wheat Marketing Stabilization program, a new farm has no prior wheat history and must apply in writing to be considered for an allotment for harvest in 1962. Jack Gibbs, Chalrshan, County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee, announced the rule and deadline.

Jack ‘Gibbs Chalrshan Conservatia Great Plains

Dedication of the Soda Springs Public Library

More than 250 people attended the dedication in Soda Springs as former Congressman Hamer H. Budge of Boise and Mayor Allen H. Wigert spoke. The presentation stressed the library’s role in learning, inspiring youth, and serving the community regardless of race or creed.

Soda Springs Milton Hamer H. Budge Boise Horsley Allen H. Wigert

Also Mentioned on This Page

Lady Golfers Bannock Stake C. of C Caribou County Fair Judy Turner Alaste Brenda Corbett Adams Debra Smediey Kathleen Prescott Tamara Tur Caribou County Fair and Rodes Bancroft Legion Miss Caribou Lbror Milton Sk. Horsley
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