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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1957
Page
11
Public notice records indicate second class matter at the Soda Springs Idaho post office dated February 11 1954 under the act of March 3 1897. The item denotes routine mailing classification and archival filing.
During Medical Education Week April 21 27 the National Fund for Medical Education appeals to business and industry for 2100000 in additional annual income to sustain 82 medical schools. Without more support, the nation risks fewer doctors and slower medical advances.
Citizens of Soda Springs Bancroft and Grace acknowledge both winners and losers in the city elections. Candidates faced small pay and limited reward but spurred interest in municipal government.
A city slum fire spurred a relief drive as children in another district staged a circus and earned nine dollars. They mailed the funds to the newspaper sponsor, with a note expressing hope the gift helps the sufferers. An accompanying quip about Boston’s uniqueness highlights local pride.
Delmo and Mrs Smith honored son Eldon with a Wednesday afternoon party featuring baseball and bingo. Many gifts were given to the guest list including Kimmette Ruger Judy Sanders Jay Shipley and several others with refreshments served.
Mayflower the replica of the original ship has set sail from England. Plymouth prepares a permanent dock while the voyage, expected to last six weeks, echoes the 1620 voyage that brought the Pilgrims to Plymouth Rock. Local resident G Norcross relocated from Plymouth Massachusetts to Caribou County and plans to follow the journey, hoping for reunion with old friends and the ocean.
Justices of the Peace Lee Wallace of Soda and DeVal Gillette of Grace reported no court cases last week. Justice W P Maughan noted Larry Gardner was fined $25 and costs for carrying an uncased gun in the field, cited by Conservation Officer Ralph Pearson.
Mrs Dell Leavett hosted Easter dinner at the Idaho cafe for her husband, three sons, two granddaughters, and her parents. LTC club at Jeannie Spackman’s home played pinochle with prizes for high, low, and bingo. Nearby, Randell Rustad and son visited Caldwell relatives, while Bancroft pinochle group met at Beth Holbrook’s.
Notice is given that a meeting of the Caribou County School Board will be held May 28 1957. Items include election of trustees and terms. candidates must file with the Clerk at Soda Springs before the meeting. Elections will be by secret ballot.
Notice of a special school election in Caribou and ville Counties Idaho for Joint Class A School No 150. Polls open Monday May at 1 pm is designated Soda Springs Grays Lake Elementary School locations. Ballot asks whether to levy an additional five mills for maintenance and operation beyond the existing 25 mills as approved by law. Dated April 25 1957.
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