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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1969
Page
1
The 1969 American Red Cross drive aims to raise funds for flood area relief and family services. Local and national support will fund blood drives and dimming programs, with committee members Herron Grade David Crawford and Mrs. R. L. Comnish serving as drive chair.
Residents urged to attend a parents meeting for Jeniors in Room Mon at 7 p.m. Officials say the event will discuss upcoming activities and arrangements and invites all guardians to participate.
Gary Rasmussen named valedictorian for the 1968 69 school year with a 3 92 GPA among Soda Springs High School students. He held offices in Honor Society and Junior Class, led LDS Seminary, represented SSHS at youth legislature, and earned multiple honors in sports, music, and band. Kathy Johnson salutatorian with a 3 70 GPA also active in clubs plans Ricks College study of secretarial science.
Naturalization hearings and ceremony held in the Sixth Judicial Court Room for Mrs. Florrie Thompson born in Lancashire England. Judge Rasmussen presided. breakfast and luncheon followed with Scout colors, Pledge, invocations, and musical numbers by Soda Springs Band and eighth grade ensemble. Approximately 30 attendees including family, friends, and local officials attended the luncheon hosted by Soda Springs BPW.
The first annual Southeastern Idaho Quality Holstein Dairy Sale is set for Saturday May 10 at 12:30 p.m. at the Franklin County Fairgrounds Preston featuring Holstein heifers four months to two years old from Southeastern Idaho Northern Utah and Star Valley Wyo consignors. Veteran dairymen Henry Drury Harris Mickelson Lyle Stevens select the cattle aided by Daniel Roberts secretary aiming for junior buyers and blue ribbon prospects. Among consignors are Lawrence Mickelson Riley Mickelson Daniel Mickelson Marvin Prescott Floyd Toone and Sons Marty Mickelson and Harris Mickelson of Grace Idaho with notes on great milking lines and foundation herd potential.
Plans reviewed April 21 discuss Free dom Wayan Highway work through 1969 73. Agencies include Bureau of Public Roads Idaho Fish and Game Forest Service. Cost estimates total about 1.98 million with segments from 2.4 to 8 miles slated, plus paving Wyoming line to Grays Junction.
Two trustees will be elected on Tuesday May 6 in Soda Springs District 150. Zone One voters pick from Lynn Barnes and Grant Erickson at Thirkill Elementary. Zone Two voters choose between Wallace Johnson and Dora Hughes at Soda Springs Junior High. Incumbents George Atwood and Wallace Johnson hold Zone One and Zone Two respectively.
Ragged covert channels in Soda Springs and Freedom Wyoming create fish migration blocks that disrupt traffic, hindering highway maintenance. Rangers Roy Daniels and Mike Hanson advised on construction plans and potential remedies, noting the blocks’ bantana-shaped curves and limited capacity for high runoff.
The 3-mill levy failed to reach a majority with 85 voting no and 77 yes. Sept Clark Gardner said the board may cut the school program to fit available funds and will study financial issues before further decisions.
The Caribou County Sun urges readers to submit or renew subscriptions to support the drive. Students working in the contest welcome contributions and will appreciate any help given.
Two 16 year old runaways from Eugene Oregon hitchhiked toward Wyoming and were detained in Soda Springs. The boy's grandfather from Bozeman Montana collected him while the girl was sent to a Eugene foster home. Oregon authorities and local police confirmed the incident led to their return.
The Caribou Wildlife Association will meet on Tuesday May 6 at 8 p.m. in the Probate Court Room of the Court House. All local sportsmen are invited to attend to reorganize the group which aims to protect and preserve fish and wildlife. Officers include Grant Nelson chairman Ernest Young assistant chairman and Max Phelps secretary.
Unofficial returns show the 2 percent mill maintenance and operation levy failed in Soda Springs by three votes after a special session. Freedom area passed nearly unanimously with 22 yes and 1 no. Grays Lake Elementary 9 to 8, Sibbett residence 4 to 13, Soda Springs 147 to 73, totaling 182 yes to 95 no, short of the two-thirds requirement. The board adopted a tight budget anticipating cuts across educational programs due to limited operating funds.
The Soda Springs LDS Seminary will hold its graduation ceremony on Wednesday evening May 7 at 8 p.m. at the Idaho Stake Center. Three year graduates receive diplomas and four year students earn special certificates. Guest speaker is Pres. William E. Berrett, noted church author and head of church seminaries institutes of religion.
April 1969 averaged high 48? 4.8 degrees? and low 25.9. Moisture measured 1.19 inches. Compare 1968 data: high 48 degrees, low 24, rainfall 0.80 inches. April 24 last snowy day. 18 clear and 12 cloudy days. Warmest 77 on April 23. coldest 12 on April 26.
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