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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Mar 14, 1968
Page
1
Police report 20 juveniles charged since January 29 for illegal possession and consumption of beer and liquor. Penalties include jail weekends, labor, and license suspension. parents may be asked to take custody. Probate Judge cites a sharp rise in juvenile petitions and urges parental awareness.
Caribou County’s American Red Cross fundraising week continues with many businesses and individuals not yet contacted. The article notes Red Cross aid includes counseling, emergency communications, and financial help for service members, families, and veterans, with volunteers abroad and at home aiding morale and welfare programs.
The Carthou County 4-H Leaders Awards program and dinner will be held March 22 at 7 pm in the Presbyterian Church. Recipients include Elaing Gibson Grace Shir Merson Donna Bollar Mada Smith for first year and continuing service with pins and certificates. Special awards honor county 4-H support.
Engineers in Soda Springs plan a meeting on Tuesday March 7 at 7 30 p m at Cedar View Supper Chi Speaker Michael tmp 289 will discuss Phytic Anthropology
Don T Strickfaden transfers from Soda Springs to Orofino to lead the Orofino branch of Idaho First National Bank, replacing retiree Hart A Hanson after 45 years in banking. He began banking in 1940 at Nezperce, later managed Council and Soda Springs offices, and serves in local civic roles. The couple plans to move mid April.
Returns from the 1968 Heart Fund campaign in Caribou County as of March 5 total $048.65, with Soda Springs $394.65, Grace $396.90 under Mrs. Dwight Kilgore, Bancroft $157.75 led by Cora Wistlsen. Collections were home based with boxes left in business places for donations.
The city of Soda Springs seeks applicants for the summer recreation director position for 1968. Applications may be picked up at City Hall.
Police in Soda Springs Idaho helped guard a trailer loaded with Department of Defense explosive material after a breakage near Trail Cafe. Officers Blynn Wilcox and Marvin Daniels coordinated with Air Force ordnance officers and Monsanto support to safely transfer the load to another trailer and resume transit.
Boise report urges motorcyclists to verify helmet approval under state standards. Commissioner Warner C. Mills notes 96 helmets meet minimum requirements and stresses compliance for operators and passengers.
The Chesterfield ward announces its annual reunion for Saturday March 16 at 1 p.m. in the Chesterfield Cultural Hall. A program is included and all interested persons are invited to attend.
Prospective buyers are advised that only helmets with the manufacturer's model marked on the back are approved. To learn if a helmet is approved, consult the Department of Law Enforcement for verification.
The Caribou County Farm Bureau poster contest drew 178 submissions from all schools. Prizes were awarded to top finishers in grades 4-6 and 7-12, with state level judging to follow in Boise and a $100 scholarship plus prizes for the top statewide poster.
Soda Springs High School Declamation team led by C D Simmons attended the Marsh Valley district contest. Students earning superior or excellent ratings advance to the Idaho Falls regional meet this Saturday, including Alberta Christman, Sue Ann Alldaffer, Jackie Dupin, Robin Crawford, and Don Sibbett in various events.
A marriage license was issued on March 8 at Caribou County Court House to James W. Hentschel age 19 of Denver and Sandra Lynn Lehrer age 18 of Denver.
Mrs. Mary Allen of Grace was elected chairman of Caribou County 4H Council at the March 6 meeting. She succeeds Sam Reed after four years as chair. Allen has led 4H work since 1950 helping fund cabins at Alpine 4H camp. Her son Larry won a trip to the 1961 national 4H Congress in Chicago. daughter Jo Ann also active in 4H.
Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Thomas and family of Malad along with Emory H. Benson of Newton Utah were dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Bunn on Sunday March 10.
Caribou County Commissioners appoint a Water Resources Board to oversee local water rights and aid farmers. Members include avawn Hogan chair, Merrill Hubbard vice chair, Dick Smith, Harold Varley, Kenneth Tarbett all of Grace, Robert Hubbard, Sam Reed, W G Davis of Soda Springs, Vernon Moser Bancroft, Cecil Alldaffer secretary. First meeting March 5 discussed Bear River Compact copies and avoiding political divisions. Next meeting March 19 at Grace. contact Wawn Hogan by March 17 with any input.
The Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual board election on Thursday March 21 at the Trail Cafe for three year terms. Nominees approved by the nominating committee are Jim Valentine George Dupin Bob Brassfield Jim Bettingfield Jim Lansberry and George Atwood. Three will be elected.
Harold L Harris a SCS plant materials technician will speak at Bob's Cafe Grace March 14 at 7 30 p m. The meeting sponsored by Portneuf Soil and Water Conservation District Don Peterson in charge. Harris will present a talk and slides on New and Improved Grass Varieties. All farmers and stockmen invited.
Dean Harris of Soda Springs was named president of the Caribou County TV Association after an election March 8 at the county courthouse. Seth Bailey of Bancroft becomes Secretary and Treasurer, with a five‑person board including Dewey Anderson, Pat Patterson, Glenn Palmer, Neal Sanders, Grace, and Argil Davids. The group plans antenna replacements and possible power upgrades. dues for 1968 are payable to Dean Ba rri or Seth Bailey in Bancroft.
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