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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1955

Page

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Sessions of Teachers Train In Special Education Methods

Local teachers including Rita Gorton and Grace Legler attend an eight week workshop at the Bonneville school Idaho State college program on teaching exceptional and retarded children. Dr Samuel A Kirk, author of Educating Children, leads sessions with students from Logan, Grays Lake and Soda Springs.

Giie Logan Idaho Lallathia Sodage Axel Mary Rings Valene Beck Conda Kenneth Roma Anderson Rita) Gorton Sodanor High Howard Evelyn Y Gladys Gray Legler Grace Samuel A. R University of Chidren Gorton Kark Bonneville Logan Idaho State Tate Harper Grays Lake Marilyn Evans Soda Springs

Engravings Miss This Week in Sun Issue

Engravings for this week's Sun failed to arrive on time. Pictures scheduled for publication will appear next week.

The

July Fourth Fete Parade Rodeo and Fireworks Planned

The American Legion drafts a schedule for the July Fourth fete including a parade, rodeo, races for kids and a fireworks display. The parade may be the longest yet, the rodeo runs Sunday July 3 and Monday July 4 with events like saddle bronc riding calf roping and team tying. Grant Irving of Montpelier is the stock contractor. A full schedule appears next week in the Sun.

The American Legion Grant Irving Montpelier

Landmark Razed By Railroad Co

Bancroft a historic coal chute and water tank were razed by the railroad. Built 1913 the chute served trains between 1882 and 1913 and a 50,000 gallon wood tank stood nearby. The water tank was replaced in 1913 and the village now negotiates with Oregon Short Line for use of the water supply.

Bancroft Civilization Idaho Squaw Creek C. Beckmeyer Oregon Short. Line

Local Biz Ads Sparked Behind the Scene Tests

The report discusses small test ads run in a town weekly campaign by Horner and others. It notes reader subconscious impact and mentions limited equipment, modest success, and advertising tactics tied to community snippets and “association” ads.

PTALK Horner Hayman Ingo Wy Yassure Ray Horner

Fragmentary Notice of Schedule Change

Incomplete OCR fragment shows a Wednesday through Friday time shift for events or services. Unable to confirm full details, entities, or locations due to missing data.

Wilcox Father Injured In Taxi One-Vehicle Crash

Walter Wilcox learned his father Laird Wilcox of Portola California and Reno Nevada was seriously injured when the taxi he rode in crashed in a one-vehicle accident.

Walter Wilcox Laird Wilcox Portola Calif Reno Nev

Doctor and family vacation at Sun Valley during Idaho medical meet

Dr. Russell Tigert attended the Idaho Medical Convention in Sun Valley this week. Mrs. Tigert and children joined him Tuesday for a day’s vacation at the resort. Roland Urban resides at Call Apartments and works for Morrison and Knudsen.

Russell Tigert Su N Valley Roland Urban Call Morrison and Knudsen Ca

Clark Announces Program Changes

Recreation director Mel Clark announced schedule changes for youth sports. Girls softball moves to Mondays and Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Junior high boys baseball shifts to Wednesdays at 2 30 p.m. Tennis for children up to 12 runs Fridays 1 to 2 30 p.m. Older children tennis starts 2 30 p.m. to 4 30 p.m.

Mel Clark

Meiners Selected Chairman for July 24 Celebration

The 24th of July Celebration Committee met for the first time this season. Henry Meiners Jr will serve as chairman again this year with John B Eliason and Charles Whitworth assisting. Olester Tolman was retained as secretary. Next meeting set for June 8 at 8 pm in city hall.

Henry Meiners, Jr John B. Eliason Charles Whitworth

Henley Couple Vacationing in Boce Caldwell and Idaho

Mr and Mrs James Henley vacation for a week in Boce Caldwell and northern Idaho Mrs Argenta Ellis left the first of the week to make her home in House for a while

Mrs. James Henley Boce Caldwell Idaho Argenta Ellis

Monsanto Executive to Visit for Safety Tour and Gwendolyn Appearance

Gwendolyn a famed Monsanto figure arrives Monday for a five week visit starting June 27 to promote a plant safety and housekeeping inspection program. Five employers will tour the plant each Tuesday through mid July, rating safety and cleanliness and awarding weekly department winners. Gwendolyn will supervise daily from a dedicated quarters and be available to visitors morning to evening. The winning department gains daily comforts for the week, while the lowest rated department each week must provide for Gwendolyn’s needs until the next winner is named.

Gwendolyn Monsanto Casvan J Y Ri Li Pi Gwen Duly Monsanto Department

Carol Hunter to Compete in National High School Rodeo

Carol Hunter, winner of the Tdahy high school all around cowgirl title, will compete at the national high school rodeo in Harrison Nebraska on July 22 and 23. Sponsored by the Soda Springs Lions Club, funds will be raised by hot dog and hamburger sales on July 3 and 4. She will enter the queen and cow cutting events, accompanied by her parents Mr and Mrs Don Hunter.

Carol Hunter Tdahy Harrison Neb Soda Springs Lions Club Carol Soda Springs High Nebraska Don Hunter

Sheriff Arrests Parole Violators In County

Sheriff Ralph Marriott arrested two men on parole violation and no account check charges this month. Johnny Cates, 29, Bannock county, was taken near Meeks Confectionery on June 2 but the no account check count was dismissed and he was released to state authorities on parole violation. Hale R Grandsma, 47, Orden, was arrested in Indio California on June 7 for parole violation and returned to Soda Springs by June 15 after waiving extradition. Grandsma, paroled in 1953 for no account checks, broke parole July 1954 and faces sentence scheduled with Judge Carver Friday.

Ralph Marriott Johnny Cates Bannock County Bancroft Meeks John Carver Cates Marriott Hale R. Grandsma Orden Indio Calif Grondsma Soda Springs Las Vegas Gramdsma Carver

Travelers Begin Yellowstone and Canada Trip

Guests at the A. L. Oxburn home included Mr and Mrs Cliff Norden of Alameda and Mr and Mrs Herman Love of San Francisco. The Nordens arrived Sunday and the Toves Tuesday. The two couples left this morning to continue their tour through Yellowstone Park and into Canada.

A. L. Oxburn Cliff Norden Alameda Calif Herman Love San Francisco Nordens Toves Yellowstone Park Canada

Mrs Jack Hoopes and Family Visit Rupert Friends

Mrs Jack Hoopes and family spent Sunday in Rupert visiting Mr and Mrs Jack Murray.

Jack Hoopes Rupert Jack Murray

Family travelers head for Idaho and nearby points

Mr and Mrs Frank Christen sen and Fredds left Monday for Idaho Fails and other points for a weeks vacation. Mr and Mrs Ralph Ocheltree Caldwell are visiting family at their home North.

Frank Christensen Fredds Idaho Ralph Ocheltree Caldwell North

Countywide swimming registration announced by Kiwanis

Don Beck announces county wide Red Cross Kiwanis swimming program for eight year olds and up. Registration and details to be arranged after organizers return from Coeur d Alene. Classes to be held at Lava Hot Springs with transportation plans developing.

Red Croce Kiwanis Don Beck Kiwanis Club RaSao Ham Fred Jay Cragun Seimnung Chaatea Lava Hot Springs Mra Ralls Mire Frane Couer d'Alene Mandas Wth Muse Vast Orse Springs Clasens Duce Bud Woodall Kiwanis Hoan Jayreagan Red Cross

Fruitless Elk Hunter Search Ends in Mountains

A final, fruitless search for Charles Miller, 25, of Clearfield Utah, believed lost after elk hunting in the Caribou mountains began October 10. Sheriff Ralph Marriott directed foot and mounted teams from Utah and Idaho to comb Brush creek head terrain for weeks.

Caribou Mountains Charles Miller Clearfield Utah Ralph Marriott Idaho Mr. Miller Brush Creek

Unlawful to Burn Without Permit During Fire Season

It is unlawful to burn brush stubble or debris from June through September without a burning permit. The period is closed fire season and permits may be obtained from Fire Warden Homer Williams Grace or Del Dent on Soda Springs for Cari bou county and Bannock county east of Lava. Wardens urge residents to be careful to protect natural resources.

Caribou County Bannock County Homer Williams Grace del Dent Soda Springs

Service Station Permit Issued to Fowler Brothers in Soda Springs

The Soda Springs city council tentatively approved a permit for Fowler Brothers Service operated by Vaughan A. Fowler of Layton Utah. Construction will be on Syl Caldwell property along the highway east curve, with Don Kunz as contractor. The 24 by 200 foot plot features two islands of two pumps each.

Soda Springs Vaughan A. Fowler Layton Utah Fowler Brothers Syl Caldwell Don Kunz

Cole Company Files Mine Claims Near Tygee Creek

A block of ten mining claims in Caribou county was filed this week by the Flanders Mining Company of Grand Junction Colorado. The claims lie near Tygee creek south of the Draney ranch in northeast Caribou county with filings recorded in County Clerk Colin Chester's office. The mineral type sought was not disclosed.

Caribou County Flanders Mining Company Grand Junction Colorado Tygee Creek Draney Ranch Colin Chester

Reed Fryar Dies In Baker Oregon

Reed Fryar, 73, a retired mail clerk and brother of the late Frank Fyar of Soda Springs, died at his home in Baker Oregon. Old timers in Soda Springs recalled his associations. funeral attendance included nieces Mrs Duane Lallathin and Mrs Verne Persunette and Mrs Fala Alls.

Reed Fryar Frank Fyar Soda Springs Baker Ore Fryar Duane Lallathin l Verne Persunette Fala Alls Persunnette

Marriage License Notice for Harold Handler

Holly Hall of Florida and Glenys Allen have filed for a marriage license as recorded in the local civil registry. The notice confirms their intent to marry, listing their names and states of residence.

Harold Handler Holly Hall Fla Glenys Allen

Grace Observers New Post Office Location Reported

Grace group the Grace Ground Obsessers establish a new observation post in the Conder Block area near Center Street. Mrs Ronald Sorenson announced the move and said the city will provide boarding for the post. Members plan a general cleanup on Thursday. A weekly window class and regular meetings at the Legion Hut on Grace Fair Grounds continue with invited attendees.

Grace Ground Obsessers Mid Corp Center Street Ronald Sorenson Legion Hut Erace Fair AK AG Stevens Coma Aiis Sorenson

Parity Price Set for Wheat Referendum Voting June 25

Caribou farmers will vote June 25 on wheat marketing quotas and price support. A minimum national average price of 1.81 dollars per bushel for 1956 wheat is announced by the Agriculture Department, with quotas possible if two thirds vote yes. Poll locations include Blackfoot River Soda Springs Bancroft. polls open 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. June 25, 1955.

Department of Agriculture Alton P. Maughan County Agricultural Stabilization and Conservaion Committee Ezra Taft Benson Blackfoot River Soda Springs Grace Bancroft

Change in Rules ACP Eligibility for ACP aid loosened

ACP announces that assistance under the 1955 Agricultural Conservation Program is no longer tied to acreage allotment compliance. Alton P. Maughan, chairman of the Cari bou County ASC Committee, explains that farmers may receive aid for approved ACP practices regardless of basic crop allotments, with cost sharing unchanged and specific practices chosen from the county list and approved before work starts.

Alton P. Maughan Caribou County ACP

Attorney discusses Hells Canyon dam water rights

Idaho Falls attorney William Holden spoke at the Soda Springs Kiwanis club about the Hells Canyon dam issue. He argued the federal project would override state water rights and harm upstream users by superseding priority rights.

William Holden Idaho Falls Hells Canyon Dam Soda Springs Kiwanis Club

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Railroad Co Ainbow Caravan Canboy Bob Hammond Madina Clark Meiners Baker, Oregon Hells Canyon Soda Todges Livestock Division
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