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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1969
Page
12
Officials announce new hours from 9 to 6 daily at the Forest Center on 40 East with access also for maps and public purchases. Daniels notes the change aims to expand public opportunity and improve service during noon reg time. Lund hopes residents use the extended hours for normal office needs.
A 1969 pickup owned by Ralph Gardner of Jerome overturned on wet pavement six miles west of Bancroft on U.S. 30N. Driver Jim Shane of Jerome and a passenger were hospitalized at Caribou Memorial Hospital. Deputy Max D. Smith investigated. Earlier, a 1966 auto struck a deer 32 miles north of Soda Springs on Highway 34, causing $50 damage. Sheriff Ralph Marriott investigated. driver Laura Sue Taylor of Soda Springs was identified.
Patty Bruce a seven year old from Pontiac Michigan born with an open spine and foot deformities walked unaided after ongoing physical therapy at the March of Dimes Birth Defects Center at the University of Michigan. Doctors credit long term exercises and treatment for strengthening muscles allowing walking without braces or crutches though she still toes in. Patty has required care since birth with surgery on her back at three months and periodic therapy at the center four to five times yearly. Her brother Mike also has a birth defect and Patty’s progress has been encouraged by watching him.
The Bancroft Farm Bureau Talent Find crowned winners advancing to district and state levels. Read shows first second third in preschool to 16 year groups with names such as Valene Hatch, Lisa Hatch, Lori Ann Hatch and Adrian Ruger. Contestants included singing, piano, trumpet and dance with cash prizes awarded.
The rodeo queen contest for Pioneer Day celebrations will be held Saturday June 28 at the Bancroft rodeo grounds. Eligible contestants are unmarried Caribou County girls aged 14 to 20.
Boise Idaho Commissioner War ner Mills reminds drivers vacation traffic is up and slow moving vehicles must turn off on two lane highways when three or more cars form a line. The May legislative law requires turnout where safe and aims to reduce dangerous passes and accidents.
The charter members of the Soda Springs Golf Club met at Helen Traeger’s home on Friday June 20 for a potluck luncheon and bridge. High scores were posted by Ruby Sorensen and Marlys Whitman with several members listed as present. Rhea Lau to host on June 27.
Idaho Fish and Game reminds applicants drawn in 1967 or 1968 for special antelope hunts are barred from applying for or using a 1969 antelope permit. Court action may follow. Ineligible hunters include those drawn for elk hunts 211 244 248 249 260 264 266 270 276-1 276-2 in 1968 and anyone who killed a moose on prior hunts. Gary L. Davidson, Regional Conservation Educator.
Twenty one individuals seeking trials should reach out to Tom Hatch of Bancroft for coordination and next steps.
An 11 year old AWOL from Fort Benning was picked up here Thursday night after being seen at a local hotel. Chief Blyan Wilcox questioned him before transferring the youth to patrol authorities. The Georgia native is in military custody.
Lynn Ariel Crossley age 22 of Grace and Jessie Allyne Kemp age 18 of Grace. Richard Louis Burnham age 22 of Soda Springs and Judy Ann Welch age 22 of Bancroft.
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