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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1964
Page
15
Grace High students completed final exams by class with a one hour early dismissal rules. Weeks included assemblies, yearbook photos, National Honor Society selections for 15 seniors and 7 juniors, and officers for the Marching Corp. Trustee election results and a budget adoption followed in May.
A casual remark questions who reads matchbook ads beyond curious wives, implying hidden social probing and suspicion about where husbands have been.
Sergeant M F withdraw of Pocatello will visit Grace on Wednesday May 27 to recruit boys for an Army Reserve Unit. The meeting at the American Legion Hall offers home training and a year of service without school-term drilling. Merthyn Lallatin of Soda Springs will head the unit. Rulon Bowen of Grace can provide details.
North Gem Class B School district will hold a Zone 4 trustee election on May 25 at the Schoolhouse. Candidates Grant Briggs and Lafe Holbrook, both ranchers from Ivins and Hatch, will appear on the ballot. Incumbent Leo J. Banks from Zone 4 retires after 40 years on the board. only Zone 4 residents may vote.
Two prominent leaders of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will speak at the Idaho Stake quarterly conference in Soda Springs on May 23 and 24. Elder William T Lawrence will represent the General Welfare Committee and Elder Henry E Christiansen will address the Genealogical Committee. Elder Lawrence has held several church roles and works in seed processing and cereal manufacturing. Elder Christiansen is active in genealogical work and has military service as a captain. Stake President Wilford John Dredge will conduct both sessions Sunday. special welfare and genealogical meetings are set for Saturday evening. Visitors are welcome.
A farewell dinner at Roy Daniels home honored Mr and Mrs Vern Hacking who plan to move to Rigby. A second dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Morrie Godfrey featured guests including Dale Corbridge DeWayne Christensen Lynn Petersen Bob Hines Bob Herd Albert Christman and Loyal Hopkins. A public reception for Congressman Ralph Harding will be held May 25 in Soda Springs Courtroom 6 to 730 p.m. He will speak at the Soda Springs High School commencement later that evening.
The Caribou County Women’s City Bowling Association held its annual banquet and meeting at Cedar View Supper Club on Monday. Sixty five members attended. Officers elected included Gladys Williams as president Emma Gillett as vice president Marlene Gorton as secretary and treasurer June Sargent as sergeant at arms Marge Craney as city association director Olive Kelly as delegate Chloe Stoddard as alternate delegate Lois Hanson as state director. Trophies were awarded to winning teams and individuals and a gift was given to outgoing secretary Hazel Larsen.
Wind whipped flames destroyed the Thatcher general store the service station and a three story home late Saturday. Fire Chief Lew Davis said sparks from a welding machine near the service station sparked the blaze which spread to Claude Mendenhall's home and threatened two gasoline bulk storage tanks and three more houses before crews controlled it after a 34 hour effort. The Preston fire company rushed two units to Thatcher after the 3:40 pm report.
Officials announced a focus on driver compliance during April with roadside checks and speed enforcement at key locations including Osage Springs and surrounding areas. The effort aims to improve safety and reduce violations as law enforcement coordinates with state authorities.
Soda Springs captured the Class B Southeast Idaho Regional track title at Pocatello, scoring 41 points with one first place, five seconds, and seven thirds. Dennis Ray of Grace won both the 100 yard dash and 190 yard low hurdles, helping Grace finish fourth as Soda qualified 12 runners for the state meet.
The Soda Springs Home Culture Club gathered for its May meeting at the Trail Dining Room with Mrs. Rita Evans and Mrs. Sandra Wilson hosting. Darlene Godfrey led the business portion. several members attended. The June gathering is planned at Glenda Lallatin’s home with Janice Schwaneveldt assisting.
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