24 Jun 1976
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1976
Page
1
D G Rentor quotes McClure urging victims to use all flood relief available as compensation becomes reality. The remark emphasizes timely benefits and the need to act to access government assistance.
The text recounts early library formation in Soda Springs with volunteers guiding opening, appointing Mrs Les Crawford as first librarian in 1951, followed by Mrs JoAnn Samson in 1964. A joint city council and library board meeting in 1960 announced a $40,000 library building, dedicated June 18, 1961, as book collections and services expanded.
The Lions Amateur Rodeo announces upcoming events on Friday July 1 with a trophy awarded in each event. Contestants should sign up with Harris at 547-3012. Barrel racing and other events take place at Golden Valley. Sign up details and times remain unclear due to damaged OCR text.
Citizens report a massive figure seen near the outskirts, described as a towering beast with uncertain origin. Local authorities urge calm as mystery details emerge and residents watch the area for further developments.
Ken Porter of Prest announces candidacy for the state legislature. District details and party committee references appear, with notes on principled governance and effort to attractsupport from local electors and party leadership.
The bicentennial bicycle race will be held Saturday at 10 a.m. on July 3 in Soda Springs. Two divisions compete for 50, 30, and 20 dollar prizes. bells for first 50, light refreshments, and volunteer support from local businesses. Registration runs June 28 to July 3 at the radio station. no fee required.
Dr. Tigert, who served in portable surgical units in Australia and New Guinea during World War II, returns to Soda Springs in 1946 to establish the Tigert Clinic with two other physicians and a dentist. He is active in church, veteran affairs, and local government, having served 20 years as councilman or mayor and directed banking and community groups.
The LDS Soda Stake presents a musical play titled The Title of Liberty at Soda Springs High School with performances on July 1 2 and 3 at 8 p m. The show set in Medford Massachusetts follows seven colonists including Matthew Turner Deborah Abner Little Josiah Jessie and Tad as they resolve allegiances through song and humor. Francean Stapely directs with Ann Robinette directing music and Lawrence Rigby handling scenery. Admission is free for families.
Residents are reminded of the second program in the series Current Issues in Land Use titled Areas of More than Local Concern presented Thursday June 24 at 7 15 pm at the Cablevision Office 51 W Center with Michael Leavitt as moderator. Those unable to attend can tune Channel 10 at 8 pm and call 236 2857 with questions for the panelists during the latter part of the program.
Dravo-Soda Springs held its annual safety awards banquet at Trail Cafe Banquet Room on June 19, 1976. Lowell G. Seifert presented first through eighth year awards, including fishing tackle, spinning reels, binoculars, Fenwick rod, sleeping bag, watches, and guns, to numerous employees. Several recipients and absentees are listed with multiple named honorees across year categories.
Pony Express riders travel through Caribou County on Friday June 25 as Sheriff Marriott leads the county posse to carry the mail. The route begins east of the old Land Store on the Central road and converges with Bear Lake riders at Mile Post 420 near the Georgetown Divide Summit. Spectators may watch the handoff at Keller Service Station as listed riders include Fen Payne and Paul Marriott.
Caribou County Red Cross chairs receive a 15000 check on June 22 from Monsanto Fund via Soda Springs plant manager Dave Haines. Funds aid Teton Dam flood victims as Red Cross mobilizes supplies and volunteers including shovels gloves and equipment from Monsanto in support of local relief efforts.
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