Boy Scout Keith Holsten dies after rock accident
Keith Holsten, 15, son of Ruth Holsten and Merlin Peterson, died after being struck by falling rock during a hike near Grace on March 16. He died at Salt Lake City hospital about 10 p.m. He attended Grace Junior School and was a Scout executive and avid fisher. Funeral services were held at the Bannock Pinnacle Grace with Ward leader Orval Whitehead officiating. burial followed at Grace Cemetery.
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Gervines
Keith Mersn
Ruth Holsten Peterace
Bannock Pernacle
Grace
Orval Whitehead
Keith
Salt Lake
Caribou County
Hos- SpEk
Salt Lake Ore
Quth
Wiliams Ward L.D.S
Roop
Duane Bitton
John Thol
Merlin Peterson
Nug
Soda
Merlinith Holsten Peterson
L.D.S. Church
Ters
Brent Bothwell
Utah
Carl
Patricia) Sen
Bancroft
Barbara
Paterson
Kaygu
Edsell Mt
W. Hubbard
Lois Steele
John V. Kirby
Dge L. Andreason
Yi Gibson
Merrill
No Hulse
Sundown
Bishop Whitehead
Wendell Peterson
Ven
Boy Scout
He Williams Ward
Duane Wand
John Tholman
Girl Scout Program Meeting at Sola Springs
Organizing a Girl Scouts troop in Sola Springs invites girls and others interested to a meeting led by Carla Harris adviser from Pocatello. The session in the room above the fire station in Soda Springs on Tuesday at 3:39 p.m. will outline the Girl Scout program and answer questions.
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Mes
Sola Springs
Fire Star Soda
Carla Harris
Pocatello
Springs
Training Meeting Attended by Home Kent and Others
In Idaho last week participants gathered for a civil defense extension training sessions from Monday to Friday at the Fish and Wildlife Department building. J E Dean of Agriculture and other extension specialists led the full day program with demonstrations and talks on defense measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Map Williams
Caribou ‘Hy
Singfrey
Friby
Fish Ands
J. E
U of L . Youngstrii
Dilor
Asion
Idaho
Governor Samuelson to Hear Bear River Water Updates
Governor Samuelson will join a luncheon and meeting at the Elks Lodge in Preston on Friday March 22 to hear progress reports from county water committees in Oneida Bear Lake Franklin and Caribou counties. Dr Robert R Lee Idaho Water Resources Board R Keith Higginson state reclamation engineer Maj Gen George Bennett adjutant general will attend. Public invited to the 1 30 p m meeting after a 12 30 luncheon for legislators county commissioners compact committees and members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Samuelson
Elks Lodge
Preston
Oneida
Bear Lake
Franklin
Caribou
Bear River
Robert R. Lee
Idaho Water Resources Board
R. Keith Higginson
George Bennett
Red Cross Appeals For Donations In Final Fund Drive
Residents are urged to donate to the Caribou County Chapter of the American Red Cross during the final week of the drive. Gifts range from five to ten dollars and fund services for Vietnam veterans and families, including calls home, comfort items, meals, lodging, music shipments, film projects, and legal aid hearings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribou County
American Red Cross
Vietnam
U.S. A
Red Cross
Veterans Administration
Democrats Meet in Idaho Social and Idea Exchange
The Southeastern Idaho Democrats from Power, Bingham, Bonneville, Bannock, Oneida, Franklin, Bear Lake and Caribou counties gathered at Mr. and Mrs. D. W. Grimm to exchange political ideas and socialize on March 18. The next gathering is set for April 16 at 8 p.m. in Pocatello at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Chick Bilyeu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Power
Bingham
Bonneville
Bannock
Oneida
Franklin
Bear Lake
Caribou
D. W. Grimm
Pocatello
Chick Bilyeu
Soda Springs Junior High Gets New Auditorium Screen
George Kimball announced that residents funded a new permanent auditorium screen for Soda Springs Junior High from refund deposits. The 9,262 collected bottles funded the purchase with winners Naomi Christman 522, Allen Lahman 490, Christy Flake 460, and the Seventh Grade leading with 4,828 bottles collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kimball
Soda Springs
Naomi Christman
Allen Lahman
Christy Flake
Grazing Associations Aid Farmers Income
Farmers and cattlemen form grazing associations to acquire land and develop seasonal grazing for livestock with aid from the Farmers Home Administration. County supervisor Frank Mendes says the non profit groups are member owned and can boost income and land equity for small farmers through shared land and water resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Home Administration
Frank 8. Mendes
Mendes
Art Exhibit to be Held March 29 in Soda Springs
The Soda Springs Third Ward MIA invites area residents to submit entries for a Creative Art Exhibit to be held at the Stake Center on March 29. Entry blanks are available from Mrs. Karma Spackman and due by March 25. contact numbers are 547-3682 and 547-3566.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs Third Ward
MIA
Stake Center
Karma Spackman
Caribou County Law Officers Hold Noon Luncheon
The Caribou County Law Enforcement Officers met Tuesday at Cedar View for a noon luncheon. Presiding was President Ralph Marriott. Keith Matthews, state liquor law enforcement agent, spoke on liquor law enforcement. Attendees included Janet Hildreth, Gena Young, Wanda Jones, Hap Spencer, Herb Walters, Deval Gillette, Dan Lancaster, Harry Peterson, Chet Fisher, Mary Daniels, Claude Snooks, Theo Butterfield, Maurice Harding, Dwight Kilgore, Mr Matthews, and Mr Marriott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caribou County
Cedar View
Ralph Marriott
Keith Matthews
Janice Hildreth
Gena Young
Wanda Jones
Hap Spencer
Herb Walters
Deval Gillette
Dan Lancaster
Harry Peterson
Chet Fisher
Mary Daniels
Claude Snooks
Theo Butterfield
Maurice Harding
Dwight Kilgore
Mr Matthews
Mr. Marriott
Amalgamated Sugar Names New Caribou County Representative
The Amalgamated Sugar Co announces Ariel Nash retires as Caribou County representative. Par ley Schenk of Bancroft succeeds him as field man for beet raising. Schenk will contact interested or prospective beet growers soon about flexible new contracts and two crop program benefits including up to 100 dollars per acre from tops used as feed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amalgamated Sugar Co
Caribou County
Ariel Nash
Parley Schenk
Bancroft
Schenk
March Madness and Moonlight Sales in Soda Springs
Soda Springs merchants sponsor annual March Madness Sale Days on Thursday to Saturday with bargain specials. A Moonlight Sale will run Friday evening with most merchants staying open until 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
Three Soda Springs Students Win Excellent Ratings at Idaho Falls Festival
Three of four Soda Springs High School students earned excellent ratings at the regional Declamation Festival in Idaho Falls last Saturday. Don Sibbett excelled in pantomime, Sue Ann Alldaffer in humorous dialogue, Alberta Christman in original oratory, with Robin Crawford rated good in extemporaneous talk. top scorers advance to the state festival at Skyline High School in Idaho Falls this Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho Falls
Soda Springs High School
Skyline High School
Don Sibbett
Sue Ann Alldaffer
Alberta Christman
Robin Crawford
Questionnaire sent to Idaho citizens on future medical care
Idaho residents will receive a mail questionnaire to gauge public preference for future health services. About 2,400 people statewide will be surveyed by the Mountain States Regional Medical Program to identify needs in heart disease, cancer, and stroke, with Dr. Fred O. Graeber urging participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
Mountain States
Fred O. Graeber
Boise
Idaho Regional Medical Program
Graeber
Dr. Graeber
Vera Lee Winward to Visit Parents for Spring Holiday
Vera Lee Winward and Grace will arrive Friday to spend the spring holiday with her parents Mr. and Mrs. Lamar Winward.
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Vera Lee Winward
Grace
Mrs
Lamar Winward
Open House for Rineharts 50th Anniversary
An open house honoring Mr and Mrs Carl Rinehart marking their 50th wedding anniversary will be held Saturday March 28 from 1 to 5 pm at 261 East 4th So All friends and relatives are invited to attend.
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Carl Rinehart
East 4Th So
Science Fair At Soda Springs Junior High School
The first annual Science Fair at Soda Springs Junior High will be held on Friday March 29. Judging occurs that morning and the fair opens to the public from 1 to 3 30 p m. First second and third place prizes will be awarded in both seventh and eighth grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs Junior High School
Learn To Live With Nature Theme Of Wildlife Week
The Idaho Wildlife Federation with state and national conservation groups sponsors Wildlife Week 1968 from March 17 to 23. Charles Scribner urges conservation education in schools and communities to protect natural resources and combat pollution. The event traces back to a 1938 presidential proclamation and is backed by the National Wildlife Federation, which wields a wide conservation network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wildlife
Idaho Wildlife Federation
National Wildlife Federation
Charles Scribner
Roosevelt
Washington, D.C
Federation
Cardettes March In Northwest Drill Team Festival
The Soda Springs Cardettes returned from Boise where they competed in the Pacific Northwest Drill Team Festival. Thirty-four girls from Soda Springs High School performed, receiving judge ratings but not a winner. Sponsors and participants thanked supporters for enabling their participation.
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Cardettes
Northwest
Soda Springs Cardettes
Boise
Pacific Northwest
Borah
Bishop Kelly
Bonneville
Teton
Driggs
Corvallis
Ore
Dorothy Adams
Soda Springs High School
Caribou Teachers Attend State IEA Meeting
Six Caribou County teachers travel to Boise for the state IEA convention at Capital High School. Delegates include Grant Woods Alice Moore C D Simmons Frank Taylor Grace Kenneth Crump R D Palmer Fifth District president and Bob Freeman replacing John Eliason. Key issues include adoption of sanctions and decisions on resignations and timing.
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Caribou County
Jare
IEA
Capital High School
Boise
Grant Woods
Alice Moore
C. D. Simmons
Soda Springs
Frank Taylor
Grace
Kenneth Crump
Bancroft
R. D. Palmer
Bob Freeman
John Eliason
Strickfaden Family Hosts Visit Over Weekend
Mr and Mrs Eddie Strickfaden of King Hill were guests at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Don Strickfaden last weekend renewing family ties and sharing news with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Strickfaden
King Hill
Don Strickfaden
Soda Springs Junior High Invites Regional Wrestling Meet
The Soda Springs Junior High School Wrestling Invitational will be held at the high school gym on March 22 and 23 with teams from Grace Soda Springs Bancroft Malad Preston Bear Lake. Four sessions begin 6 30 Friday and 10 00 2 00 and 6 30 pm Saturday. Trophies and ribbons awarded to top four placers across multiple weight classes. Admission 250 for adults and 100 for students. public invited to attend all sessions.
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Soda Springs
Grace
Bancroft
Malad
Preston
Bear Lake
Hospital Praised For Accident Prevention Work
Caribou County Hospital is congratulated by the State Insurance Fund of Idaho for outstanding accident prevention in 1967 and 1987. The letter commends management and staff for productive safety efforts and hopes the commendable record continues.
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Caribou County
State Insurance Fund of
Idaho
State Insurance Fund
REA Awards $765000 Loan to Lower Valley Power & Light
The Rural Electrification Administration will loan Lower Valley Power & Light Co. 765000 to upgrade lines and service in Eastern Idaho and Western Wyoming. Of this, 35000 funds Idaho improvements in Bonneville and Caribou counties, while the rest finances Wyoming work. The package covers line modernization, four miles of upgrades, 306 new customers, two new substations, and prior construction reimbursements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Rural Electrification Administration
REA
Lower Valley Power & Light Co
Asotin
Wyo
Idaho
Wyoming
Frank Church
Ordaho
Bonneville
Caribou
Grace Elementary hosts rock display in Soda Springs
Mrs. Glenn Anderson and Mr. and Mrs. Lester Cornish presented a rock display at Grace Elementary School on Wednesday March 13. Twenty four feet of table space held fossil fish Trilibites Tenoskya fern dinosaur bone petrified sponge and other items including a 20 inch high lighted Idaho state replica from chalcedony desert roses. The dinosaur bone drew special interest as possibly from a reptile that fed on Tenoskya fern and may be the only one found in Idaho.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Anderson
Soda Springs
Lester Cornish
Grace
Michigan
Idaho
Anderson
Cornish
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Steven Burton
Richard Hol
Russell Hunter
Roger
Robert Hunter
Wild Ward Relief Society
Wral
Allen
Mension Home
Kent
Siew
Gov. Samuelson
Water Committee
Red Cross Help
Yina
Moateo
Grazing Assn
New Sugar Co
Idaho State University
ISU
Association of Idaho Cities
Idaho Peace Officers Association
Federal Bureau of Investigation
James Moore, Jr
FBI
Washington, D. C
Mirian E. Rountree
Pocatello Police Dept
Patrick Monaghan
Idaho State Police
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