North Gem Cowboys Capture State A3 Title In Dramatic Comeback
North Gem trails West Side by five at halftime then flips the script in the third period to win the State Class A-3 title. Randy Ruger and Craig Christensen lead scorers with key late free throws and pivotal plays as North Gem advances to Moscow March 9-11 for the state tournament. West Side suffers a first round exit, 71-53.
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North Gem
Moscow
Montpelier
North Gem Cowboys
Ice
Gem
Wa Red Devils
West Side
Panthers
Snake River
Scholarship Awarded to Twelve Springs High Students
Merit scholarships were granted to 12 Springs High students on Tuesday morning after testing. The awards depend on performance in difficult exams and the reliability of educational institutions and related industries. Results will be sent to a service, with notices expected by late March.
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Sat Springs High
Residents Plea for County to Reconstruct Road
A February 6 meeting of the Board of County Commissioners heard a Grace area delegation urge rebuilding of the Turner Road and Bear River Road intersection. They cited low grading, poor drainage, and several wrecks, warning a school bus could plunge into the river in winter. A survey will be done after snow melt, with Marvin Smith Don Peterson and Harold Varley named to pursue the project. Also noted were attendance at an executive board meeting of Kendall Presbyterial in Idaho Falls planning a spring session in Pocatello.
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Board of County Commissioners
Grace
Turner Road
Bear River Road
Marvin Smith
Dean Dutton
Lowell Hansen
Austin Christensen
Howard Young
Odell Thomas
Don Peterson
Loran Panter
Harold War- Brig Young
Marvin Rs
Smith
Jack Gibbs
Ellis
Harold Varley
Lorene Birger
Soda Springs
Eleanor Erickson
Montpelier
Kendall Presbyterial
Idaho Falls
Grace Building Committee Recommends District Consolidation
At a February 22 meeting the Grace Building Committee endorsed a report to the Grace School Board due March 1 1967 proposing district consolidation with North Gem for 1967 88. The plan places the high school at Grace and the junior high at North Gem and sets a deadline of April 1 1967 for a decision. If not accepted the board should consider an elementary unit in Grace with shared lunch facilities and remodel the current Grace Elementary to house grades seven and eight.
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Grace Building Committee
Grace School Board
North Gem
Grace
Deadline Nears For 1967 Wheat Program Signup
March 17 marks the last day for filing applications to participate in the 1967 voluntary wheat program. J Emerson Mabey, chairman of the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Committee, notes signing up is the first step to qualify for price support loans and a marketing certificate based on parity with a $1.25 per bushel loan rate and 35 percent of a farm’s projected allotment production. The program allows substituting barley base for planting wheat in place of barley.
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J. Emerson Mabey
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation County Commitee
Cards Win Two in A-2 Race Meet Beavers Tonight
In the Fifth District A-2 tournament at American Falls, Cardinal players led a 72-62 win over the Panthers advancing to a Thursday showdown. Later, a 62-59 come-from-behind victory over Malad left the Cardinals set for a Thursday game and a chance at the district title and state bid.
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Beavers
American Falls
Snake River
Preston
Aberdeen
Soda Springs
Cardinal
Cardinals
Panthers
Malad
Dragons
Randy Jones
Dragon Cagers
Preston Phelpy
Darrell Lindsay
Phelps
Meads Attend Fifth District Class A-3 Tournament
Mr and Mrs Bill Meads attended the Fifth District Class A-3 basketball tournament in Montpelier last week. Their grandson Craig Christensen plays for Bancroft.
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Bill Meads
Montpelier
Craig Christensen
Bancroft
Filing deadline urged for farm program applications
Farmers are told to file Bailey base requests by March 17 and avoid delays as the county office may be crowded near the deadline. Farm operators are urged not to postpone submitting program applications.
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Bailey
Local Educator to Tour Naval Academy
Jesse Long of Soda Springs High School joins 33 Idaho educators for a four day visit to Annapolis March 28 to 31. The trip aims to reveal curriculum and Navy training, assist counseling for academy appointments, and showcase physical and academic development. The itinerary includes briefings, meals with midshipmen, campus visits, and a Washington DC stop with lawmakers.
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Jesse Long
Soda Springs High School
Idaho
U.S. Naval Academy
Annapolis
Navy
Washington, D.C
White House
Capitol
Car Demolished By Freight Train In Soda Springs
Mr and Mrs Erwin Peck escaped injury when their 1939 automobile stalled on Main Street crossing and was struck by a southbound freight train at 940 pm carrying the wreck 150 feet along the track. Police Lallatin and Wilcox investigated.
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Erwin Peck
Soda Springs
Main Street
Peck
Darrell Lallatin
Blynn Wilcox
Cutter Racers Bring Colorado Club to Montpelier Meet
The Yampa Valley Cutter Association of Steamboat Springs, Colorado, will hold a two day meet in Montpelier on March 4 and 5 with 22 races each day starting at 1 p.m. Last weekend the Rocky Mountain Cutter Association competed in Heber, Utah, where the local club won most races among 29 teams and large crowds.
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Yampa Valley Cutter Assn
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Montpelier
Rocky Mountain Cutter Assn
Heber
Utah
Idaho House OKs air pollution bill for Board of Health
Representative Ellis Johnson reports the Idaho House passed 40 to 16 a bill placing air pollution regulation under the Board of Health. The measure advances to the Senate.
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Ellis Johnson
Idaho House of Representatives
Board of Health
Senate
Senator Church to Speak at Springs High School
Senator Frank Church has accepted an invitation to appear as guest speaker at graduation exercises at Springs High School on May 24. He expressed appreciation for being asked to address the graduating class and plans to attend after returning to Idaho from Washington, D.C.
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Frank Church
Springs’ High School
Rees
Senate
Weshington
D.C
Idaho
Normal Snow Pack Near Average On Caribou District Readings
Snow depth and water content surveyed by Soil Conservation Service on February 28 show near normal totals across three Caribou District snow courses. Readings for China Hat Allen Ranch and Samsen Ranch indicate potential runoff risk if soil remains frozen, offering a chance to observe conservation practices from last fall.
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Jack
Peterson
Soil Conservation Service
Joe Roswell
Jack Peterson
Caribou
Samsen Ranch
Samsen
Allen Ranch
China Hat
Dogs at City Pound in Soda Springs
Dogs picked up this week in Soda Springs are at the city pound. Three six weeks old puppies are held for adoption. A small brown terrier type female with two three weeks old pups, a small black spaniel male, and one large black long haired dog are also held. For further information contact the Soda Springs Police Department.
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City Pound
Soda Springs
City
Peis de
Bus Tire Blows Near Lava Hot Springs Safe Bus Return
Clem Walker head bus driver for Soda Springs schools rerouted a bus after a right front tire blew on the embankment north of Lava Hot Springs. The 37 students and 4 adults aboard, plus band equipment, were transferred to other buses and private cars with no injuries. Walker and Bob Summers replaced a dual rear tire to return the bus home.
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Clem Walker
Soda Springs
Walker
American Falls
Lava Hot Springs
Bob Summers
Better Protection is Promised in Soda Springs Tourney
Superintendent Ellis Williams says watchmen will guard all three buses in the American Falls lot and tournament parking areas after vandalism reports. He notes talks with the tournament manager, the Chamber of Commerce president, and the school system, promising closer surveillance for the rest of the tournament.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Williams
Chamber of Commerce
Soda Springs
County Sheepmen Sign for Wool Pool
Caribou County sheepmen sign up this week for the wool pool. Thirty seven flocks ranging from 12 to 1000 head will supply about 50000 fleece and roughly 56000 pounds of wool for market this year. Bids go to fourteen buyers nationwide and come in as wool market moves around mid March or April 1.
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Caribou County
Caribou
Beins Return Visit to Salt Lake City Elder
Mr and Mrs Stuart Beins and Susan traveled to Salt Lake City on Saturday to meet Elder Duane Beins. They report the elder has just returned to the area and is currently with his parents.
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Mission
Stuart Beins
Susan
Salt Lake City
Duane
Salt Lake
Seine
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Kay Dean Smith
Randy Ruger
R. E. Faulkner
Dale Wistisen
Ferris Call
Sidney Crossley
Gordon Yost
Kern Crump
Paul Davids
Ide
Yost
Rugerner
Christensen
Side—Anderson
Cox
E Benson
Brphive
Reed McGregor
Mona Hill
Paul Christensen Irene Wyler Franklin Mickelson
Frank Nick
RDI
U.S. Navy Recruiting Service
D. E. Colwell
USNR
Boise
Naval Academy
Cutter Racers
Colorado Club
Senator Church
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