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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1957

Page

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School Trustee Election for Soda Springs District No 150 May 21

The town of Soda Springs schedules a May 21 election for School Trustee District No 150. Voters must be residents or property owners within the district, petitions for nominations require five electors and are available from the clerk J F Woodall. District boundaries cover areas west of Main Street and south of the Union Pacific line to Alexander for No 1 and areas east of Main Street to the Bear Lake county line for No 2.

Wal School Ud No. 150 Votus Eats J F Woodall Grea Sodal Springs Union, Pacific Railroad Alexander Soda Soda Springs Freemans Pass Bear Lake County The Sun

Grace Voters Approve Mill Levy

Two voters from Class A District cast ballots Monday totaling 148 as they approve a 28 mill levy for school district maintenance for the coming year. The levy passed 84 to 59 with Thatcher opposing 46 to 24 and Grace voting in favor. The millage remains the same as last year but requires annual voter approval for any amount over 25 mills.

Thatcher Grace

Soda Springs Council to Meet Monday Evening

The Soda Springs city council will meet Monday evening at 7:30. Regular business will be conducted and new councilmen installed. The public is invited to attend.

Soda Springs

Building Permits Issued for Remodels and Additions

Permits granted for Jay Allred remodeling residence at 171 East Third South and for Ralph Horsley business building for Horsley Bros. Jay H Allred listed for Darrell Lindsey at Lakeview Subdivision. Al Evans to add to Trail Motel. Rata Lallatin to remodel 121 North Second East residence. Mrs Wm R Gentry authorized remodeling at 276 East Donahue. Dewin Anderson permit to build new residence for Colin Chester on South Main Street.

Jay Alllred East Third Ralph Horsley Horsley Bros Jay H. Allred Darrell Lindsey Lakeview al Evans Trail Rata Lallatin North Second East Wm R Gentry East Donahue Avenue Dewin Anderson Colin Chester

Grace Area Welcomes New Soul Conservationist

Glen Spohr, formerly a Conservationist at Malad, is appointed Grace area conservationist and will reside in the Owen Jacobsen home. The Spohr family moves into Grace, while Bannock Stake primaries prepare their conference programs set for Sunday night May 5 at the Stake House and Thatcher. Children are asked to attend at 7 15 with the program beginning at 7 30.

Grace Glen Spohr Malad Bannock Stake Stake House Thatcher

Springs Women Elected to Dist Offices at Fall Convention

Springs women were elected to district offices at the fall convention in Pocatello. Della Morris was secretary treasurer and Fraser was elected district official. Marie Wiggin and Dorothy Polage were named first and second vice presidents. The Aberdeen club received its charter during the afternoon session with Soda Springs attendees including Mrs Fraser and Mrs Morris among others.

da Springs Marie Wiggin Blackfoot Dorothy Polage American Falls Pocatello Club BPW Southeastern Idaho Caribou Club Faye Evans Lodg Springs Gerald Wallace Rudolph Goranson New Aberdeen Club Soda Springs Fraser Morris Evans Mabel Ruud Hazel Blackburn Kate Evans Lula Barnard

Women Win It Offices in Sixth District Legion Auxiliary

Women were elected to offices in the Sixth District Legion Auxiliary. E Herron was elected president and Mrs. Secretary of the district convention. Grace and Retron department, Walter Sullivan chaplain, Duane Mur district sergeant at arms. Iris Lowe reelected delegate and chaplain. Herron named department service chairman, Norentz vice president.

E Herron Tha Grace & Retron Mander Walter Sullivan Duane Mur Sargeant Iris Lowe Tithy

New Mechanic at Keller Motors in Soda Springs

Keller Motors announces Clinton Nell as mechanic in charge of repair and service. Nell, a former U S Army radio repairman, hails from Oklahoma and married Soda Springs native Lidi-Marie Burton. They have daughter Mary Katherine Nell.

Keller Motors Clinton Nell Nell U. S. Army Soda Springs Oklahoma Lidi-Marie Burton Mary Katheen Nellis Lincoln-Mercury Doyle Keller

Local Women Elected to District RNA Offices

The 20th Gem State District Convention of Royal Neighbors of America met in Springs with 49 members attending from Pocatello Blackfoot Malad Mackay and Soda Springs. Officers elected for next year include Florence Nelson Mackay Oracle Alta Young Pocatello Vice Oracle Eva Butterfield Soda Springs Past Oracle Erma Jones Moore Recorder Receiver Iona Mikesell Soda Springs Chancellor.

Gem Royal Neighbors of America He ‘Springs ate + i ae Pocatello Blackfoot Malad Mackay Soda Springs Alice Parvin Homedale Idaho Eva Mae Campbell Eva Butterfield Kate Morris Ila Wren Idella Evans Emma Ball Allen Tigert Parvin Royal Neiighbors Idaho Cafe Mamie Bird Florence Nelson Mackay Af Oracle Alta Young Oracle Erma Jones Moore Iona Mikesell Soda Springs Chencellor

New Alaska Residents Move to Sodapr Springs

Mr and Mrs. Paul Joins relocate to Soda Springs and settle as new residents at the Trail Motel Trailer park.

Paul Joins Alaska Soda Springs Trail ‘Motel

Clothing Drive for Destitute Family Children

The Home Service department of the American Red Cross asks for clothing for two boys aged 4 and 12 from a needy local family. Mrs Kate Evans, chairwoman, requests any boys apparel and notes the Jane Adams Shop as a drop point or will arrange collection.

Home Service Department The American Red Cross Kate Evans Jane Adams Mra Evans

Fair Committee to Be Selected At Meeting May 11

Caribou county fair organizers announce a general meeting on May 11 at 8:00 pm in the district courtroom to choose the county fair general program committee for the August 8210 event. Public attendance invited.

Caribou County District Court Room

Little League Meeting Set for May 9 in Court House

A gathering of Little League coaches officials managers and sponsors is called for Thursday evening May 9 at 8 o clock in the court house. Plans will be made for the all star game in Pocatello.

Court House Pocatello

Grace School Announces Faculty Changes

Norman Prince of Cedar City Utah joins Grace high school faculty to fill vacancies from Monte Nyman resignation. Prince a 1957 USAT graduate heads football and wrestling, coaches junior high basketball, and teaches history. Mrs Lous Stalker named high school librarian for next year. Anna LeFevre Franklin becomes Home Economics teacher replacing Jose Gagan. LeFevre 1957 USAC graduate starts in August.

Norman Prince Cedar City Utah Grace High School Monte Nyman Prince USAT Lous Stalker Anna LeFevre Franklin Jose Gagan LeFevre USAC

Grace Preschool Orientation Set By Grate Grade School

Frank Taylor, principal, announced preschool orientation for Friday May 10. Prospective first graders aged six by Oct 15 may attend from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A free lunch is provided. Parents may meet at 1 p.m. to discuss six-year-old students and view a film “A Desk for Billie” before light refreshments.

Frank Taylor Grate Billie PTA

Mrs Idaho Debuts in Local Pageant Talent

Twin Falls residents witness the debut of Mrs Idaho Betty Bover in a local pageant. Reymond Meyer of Intermountain Gas and pageant sponsor praised her talent and charm as she impressed the audience and Kiwanis members.

Betty Bover Idaho Reymond Meyer Intermountain Gas Company Participating Spon Sor Twin Falls

Plans Move Forward for 1957 Miss Caribou Pageant

A Soda Springs meeting led by Lou Stalker approved a Miss Caribou pageant at the high school auditorium with four delegates from Bancroft Grace and Soda area. A luncheon will precede the event at Idaho cafe. Miss Congeniality chosen by delegates at noon. winner advances to Miss Idaho and possibly Miss America. A $6000 scholarship will be awarded. Lions clubs sponsor. entries via Larry Bergen Heber Smith and Parley Schenk. photos and brief bios to be published in the Sun.

Soda Springs High School Lou Stalker Bankcroft Grace and Soda Area Idaho Cafe Soda Springs The Neon Ies Boise M. J

Seven Year Old Hit By Truck Near School Bus Stop

Seven year old Sheila Holbrook of Chesterfield is hospitalized with concussion, facial lacerations, and a fractured left leg after a Chesterfield truck driven by Rhonda W Perkin failed to stop for a bus unloading children. Investigating officer Herb Waiters said citations were pending.

Sheila Holbrook Lawrence Holbrook Chesterfield Rhonda W. Perkin Perkins Sheila Herb Waiters

Lindhardt Seeks Highway 34 Improvements With Dworshak

Orin Lindhardt, secretary of the local Highway 34 association, met Monday with Senator Dworshak in Pocatello to discuss upgrading the Preston to Jackson Hole route. Dworshak pledged to raise the issue with the Forest Service and Congressman Homer Budge and to back the project. Meetings also involved State Reclamation officials led by Senator Fred Cooper and Governor Bob Smylie, with Budge detained in Washington. Also noted is visiting grandmother Mrs James Moore of Stevensville, Mont, aged 64.

Orin Lindhardt Highway 34 Association Dworshak Pocatello Preston Jackson Hole Forest Service Homer Budge Lindhardt State Reclamation Service Fred Cooper Grace State Reclamation Associaton Budge

Home of Roy Vias Destroyed by Fire

The residence of Mr and Mrs Roy Vias was burned to the ground on a Wednesday. Neighbors helped sparing only clothing and papers. Mr Vias was alone at the time. The wind spread flames quickly before firefighters halted the blaze. The couple relocated to the Isaac Vias home. A charity shower was planned at the gym to aid fire victims.

Grace youth chosen to represent Washington FFA on tour

Stephen Leavitt of Warden Washington former Grace resident was selected with two other boys to represent the Washington FFA on an expense paid tour of Washington DC and British Columbia. He will also serve as president of Werden high school student body next year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ellis Leavitt and grandson of Mrs Hannah Smith of Grace.

Stephen Leavitt -of Wash Grace FFA Washington, D. C British Columbia Stephen Werden High School Ellis Leavitt Hannah Smith

Grace Seniors Return From California Idaho Trip

Grace high school seniors returned Sunday from a week long trip. Supervisors Clarence Simmons and Jose Gagan praised orderly travel and smooth plans as students noted California impressed while Idaho looked inviting on the way home.

Grace High School California Idaho Clarence Simmons Jose Gagan

Easy Crossword Contest Offers $25 Prize

Caribou County Cancer Society sponsors a crossword contest announced by Mrs. Diggs Lewis. Readers solving the puzzle on page 11 of today s Sun can win a $25 cash prize or contribute to a good cause if not selected. Entries must be postmarked by May 15.

Caribou County Cancer Society Diggs Lewis Lewis Sun Bancroft Pharmacy Sanders Furniture Wyss Dairy City Drug Soda Springs Dairy Bar Alice Joy Shop City Hall Soda Springs Ae Pharmacy Bancroft Dairy Peterson Grace

Coffee for Cancer Drives Two Local Cafes Funds

Two Idaho cafes and the Enders Hotel Coffee Shop contributed coffee sales proceeds totaling 75 for two days April 19 and 22 to Caribou County Cancer Society. Proceeds supported the cancer fund.

Caribou County Cancer Society Idaho Cafe Enders Hotel Cancer Fund

Mrs Tingey to Attend Hospital Convention in Los Angeles

Flora Tingey superintendent of Caribou county hospital left Wednesday to attend the Western Hospital convention in Los Angeles May é to 10. She travels with her daughter Sandra and will be away two weeks visiting relatives in Los Angeles and San Fernando. Mrs Tingey attends as a representative of the hospital and local officials.

Flora Tingey Caribou County Hospital Western Hospital Los Angeles Sandra San Fernando

Correction on Soda Springs Boy State Delegates Sponsorship

A correction clarifies that the American Legion will sponsor one Soda Springs Boy State delegate and the Soda Springs Lions Club will sponsor two delegates. Dennis Warner and David Hayes were faculty recommended delegates, with Harold Romero named as alternate.

Soda Springs American Legion The Legion

Also Mentioned on This Page

Council Boda Springs Springs Hilored Fraser Mrs Della Morris Women Win M Auxiliary Ees Dis Legion Auxiary M. Blarkfoot W. R. Black End Willis Bassett Lago Hooper Avenue RNA Anaconda Company Grace School Mrs. Idaho Sods Springs Kiwanis Club Art Baker Soda James Moore Stevenville Mont Harold Moores Albert Moores Roy Vius Grace Boy Washington State Mrs. Tingey Attredge
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