Optimism debated at country store talk in Caribou
Uncle Cal from Caribou relays a lively debate among locals about government spending and national mood. Ed Doolittle defends traditional symbols and taxes while Zeke Grubb supports updating the Star Spangled Banner, and both discuss budgets and optimism.
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Zeke Grubb
Ed Doolittle
Everbody
Zeke
Washington
Russell Baker
Oop
Vietnam
Russell
Uncle Cal
Letters on Caribou County school consolidation and views
A Caribou County reader recalls Grace High School years 1957 to 1961 and argues small schools lack adequate curricula for college or career preparation. He urges consolidation to provide specialized courses and better college readiness, contrasting opinions with broader wartime and national issues reflected in the column.
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Caribou County
Grace
Grace High School
Utah State
Grace High
Lago MIA honors Boyd Ruud then leaves for Armed Services
The Lago MIA ward party honored Boyd Ruud last Tuesday evening with lunch by the Relief Society. Boyd, son of Glen and Mrs. Ruud, will depart February 26 to enter the Armed Services.
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Lago Mia
Boyd Ruud
Relief Society
Boyd
Armed Services
Glen Ruud
Lago
Ray Vins
Elmer Wilson
Bruce Lee Thomas
Cheyenne
Wyo
Pfc
Bertha G. Wilson
Spring Marbles and PTA Hot Lunch Program
Marbles mark the spring season as terms like Glassies and Aggies spark nostalgia. The PTA hot lunch serves about 65 pupils daily with each child bring-your-own cup and spoon and a two cent charge per serving. A monthly 40 cent card covers 20 days and food, transport, and one lady’s service cost about one dollar daily. Plans for a PTA dance to support the lunch program are under way.
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PTA
Hampshire ram sells for eight hundred at Salt Lake sale
A Hampshire ram raised by Henry Finch sold at the National Ram Sale in Salt Lake City. Finch’s Pride brought $800. The piece notes Finch’s Hampshire stock as among the finest in the country and mentions spring fever affecting town news and people. A Medford child’s accidental hip dislocation at Grace Mercantile Co store is also reported.
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Henry Finch
Salt Lake City
Daily Medford
Charles Medford
Thatcher
Grace Mercantile Co
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County of
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Village of
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Cal
Dear Mister
Nalley
Jar
Libby
Vienna
Morton
Yours Truly
Howard R. Thomas
Corvallis, Oregon
Jack Nuffer
Merrills Dip
Fern Condie Ranch
Buster McMullin
Lallatin
Foodtown
Soda Springs, Idaho
Nampa
Vance Burety
Soda Song
Charles Lakey
Micha Vance Sheehan
Tom Sheehan
Sydne
Boise
Viet Nam
Sheehan
Dong Tam
Bay High School
South 3Rd Wet
South 3Rd West
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Dean Moore
F. J. Rasmussen
Greenland
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Bannock Bacon
Morrell’s
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