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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1957

Page

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City Officials Sworn In At Oath Ceremony

Kenneth Chat Gunnell re elected city attorney Francis Rasmussen retained as city attorney Lee Wallace police judge Fayette Peck police chief and R F Hamilton city engineer were sworn in by Mrs Morris wm Gagan. City discussed streets and Lakeview subdivision platting and a performance pond to guarantee street restoration. Abner Larson and Lyle Ferney from the state highway department discussed right of way gravel from the city pit. A special meeting Monday 31 to review actions. Municipal League convention set for June 23 24 and 25 with Rasmussen attending.

Francis Rasmussen Lee Wallace Fayette Peck R F Hamilton Morris Wm Gagan Lakeview Lyle Ferney Abner Larson State Highway Department Rasmussen

Help Wanted for Fish Screens on Blackfoot River

The Caribou Wildlife Protective Association will install new fish screens on the Blackfoot River on May 19. Volunteers should meet at Call Motor Co at 9:00 a.m. A free lunch will be served after the project.

Blackfoot River Caribou Wildlife Protective Association Call Motor Co

Trains 11 and 12 to Be Pulled May 19

Trains 11 and 12 on the Union Pacific route will be discontinued effective May 19 after recent hearings. UP will maintain mail service with trucks. service changes include revised dispatch times from Soda Springs and adjusted morning drop times to reduce congestion. Seven new lakeview homes planned in Soda Springs due to city growth linked to Georgetown fertilizer plant.

Gagon Lakeview Payot Idaho Mg OX Simon Pauife Ck Wall Repiete Pocatelu Daly Sude Atpelier Suda Springs Satu i John Deis Sten Ben Treout Delo Apri Chamber of Commerce Union Pacific

Trail Motel to Erect 18 New Units and Enlarge Others

Trail Motel expands with 18 new units and enlarges existing ones, bringing total to 32. Burke Horsley named general contractor with mason work, plumbing, electric, and brick work subcontractors. Completion targeted by July 24 with some units ready earlier. project cost around 50 000.

Trail Evers and Peterson Burke Horsley Wangsgaard’s Hoke Electric Rulon Earl Russell Evans Horsley

Fire Marshals to Spark Spring Cleanup Initiative

Fire Marshals across the nation promote a spring cleanup program linked with the Junior Fire Marshal effort. School officials and local fire chiefs announce community activities for students and families to participate, learn safety, and distribute materials during the campaign.

Or Beck Don Beck Mul Thewa Noore Don Matthews Dela Marstas

Soda Springs Golf Club to Meet May 17

President Louise Lloyd announces Soda Springs Golf Club will hold its first meeting of the season at Muriel Hosick's home Friday May 17 at 1 00 p m All men urged to attend for election of officers.

Louise Lloyd Soda Springs Golf Club Muriel Hosick

Notice to Puzzle Workers and City Officer Resigns

Notice urges puzzle workers to submit correct crossword entries for a $25 prize. Diggs Lewis, chairman, announces cash award. Also reports Thomas B. Deaton resigning as city officer after months of service and accepting a position at Al's Place.

Ar” Ower Tasida Diggs Lewis Thomas B. Deaton Deaton Al's

Plans Laid for Idaho Grassman of the Year Contest

Local leaders meet at the Idaho cafe to form a county committee for the 1957 Grassman of the Year in Caribou county. Leon Swenson Alma Hopkins Vern Hacking Cecil Alidaffer Bruce Reese Paul Nash Hugh Hough Liter Spence and others join sponsors including Idaho Cattlemen’s Association and Idaho Farm Bureau. The winner earns 250 dollars and advances to Pacific Northwest competition with a 750 dollar top prize. A County Grassman committee will be formed soon with subcommittees assigned.

Idaho Caribou County Leon J. Swenson Grace Farmers Union Alma Hopkins Soda Springs Agricultural Committee Chamber of Commerce Vern J Hacking Soda Springs Soil Conservation Service Cecil Alidaffer Bruce Reese Paul V Nash Boise Keene Grassman Hugh Hough la Contest Liter Spence University of Idaho Extension Conservationist Idaho Cattlemen’s Association Idaho Dairymen’s Aassociation Idaho Wool Growers Association Idaho State Chamber of Commerce Idaho Power Company Idaho Farm Bureau Federation Idaho State Grange Idaho Association of Soil Conservation Districts Extension Division The University of Idaho United States Soil Conservation States Service United Forest Service United States Bureau of Land Mange Ment Oregon Washington Pacific Northwest Chambers of Commerce Esc

Too Many Aspirin Sends Conda Boy To Hospital

Little Billy Barger, about a year old, reportedly ate about 25 children's aspirin. His mother left him with his sister. the empty bottle was found later. He vomited and was rushed to the hospital, then released to return home after recovery. The aspirin were not full strength.

Conda Billy Barger

Youngster Reported Lost For 22 Hours Found Watching TV

Charles Fryar six year old son of Mr and Mrs Frank Fryar was missing for about two and a half hours Wednesday evening as neighbors friends and police searched the town. He was later found safe at Ken's Electric watching television. Mrs Fryar said she feared the worst but was relieved by his safe return.

Charles Fryar Frank Fryar Charles Ken

Little League Tryouts Scheduled for May 18

The first Little League tryouts will be held Saturday May 18 at City Park at 130 pm. All interested youngsters, coaches, managers and other in terested persons are asked to attend.

First Candidate For Miss Caribou Announced

Larry Bergen announces the first candidate for Miss Caribou with the name and photo inside. An apology notes LaVonda Lalvat received two pictures and a detailed Carnegie graduate story, but the photo was delayed due to a misfiled cut and will appear in Saturday’s edition.

Larry Bergen LaVonda Lal- Vat Carnegie

Petitions Filed For School Board Nominations

Nominating petitions were filed for the school trustee election on May 21 naming Howard Thirkill for Trustee District No 2 and Wallace Dunlap for Trustee District No 1. Petitions must be filed by May 14 with Clerk J F Woodall. Also, a five mill levy referendum will be voted May 13 from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm at Soda Springs High School and Grays Lake Elementary School to restore the 1956 maintenance and operation levy to 30 mills.

Howard Thirkill Wallace Dunlap Board of Trustees J F Woodall Soda Springs Grays Lake The Sun

Lions Club Broom Drive Promotes Sight Conservation

Soda Springs Lions announce OPERATION BIG SWEEP a three night broom sale May 15 16 17 to raise funds for sight conservation. AG Stevens chairs the drive with Verlin Poulsen as president. local areas listed and reminders to keep porches lit for delivery.

Soda Springs Lions Club Lions Clubs Idaho AG Stevens Lion Verlin Poulsen Bob Herd Bill Horsley Rex Hayes Norman Croney Lions Club Deedy Othrer Soda Springs

Bancroft Village Board Chooses Leadership for 2 Years

Argil Davids was reelected as Chairman of the Bancroft Village Board for the ensuing two years at the regular meeting Monday evening. Arilla Tolman was retained as clerk and Carl Kesler was Chairman.

Argil Davids Bancroft Arilla Tolman Carl Kesler

Soda Pre School Orientation Set For May 17

Orientation for prospective first graders age six by October 15 is scheduled for Friday May 17 at Soda Springs Elementary. Session runs 9:00 to 1:00 with lunch included. children should bring 25 cents for lunch. Parents requested to note student details for enrollment.

Soda Springs Adéoo Arex Entranitgita

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