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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

May 20, 1954

Page

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Soda Springs School District Seeks Sinking Fund Levy

Soda Springs district plans a sinking fund levy up to two mills to finance rapid enrollment growth. The board cites 305 students in grades 1 8 across Soda Springs and nearby towns, with district total 400 last year. Enrollment at Soda Springs High 110 and Junior High 109, Elementary 315. Conda 42. Grays Lake 24.

Sunope Publica Soda Springs Alexander Conda Grays Lake Wayan

Local Soda Springs notes mix business cards and town chatter

An OCR fragment from Soda Springs mentions Terry Arnold of Soda Springs, a teenage maid and a man with four future prospects, plus notes on soda business solicitations and a water front incident with monoxide gas. The passage also references Min Peck and local residents.

Volunteer Army To Sell Poppies

An army of about 150000 unpaid volunteers from the American Legion Auxiliary will distribute memorial poppies on Poppy Day May 29. Most volunteers come from the Auxiliary with nearly 1 million members. Poppies are made by disabled veterans and support rehabilitation and welfare programs for veterans and children.

American Legion Auxiliary Alice Shufeldt Auxiliary von Fogey America

Frances to Leave for Alaska Post

Frances to Leave for Alaska Post Dan France state fish and game officer has accepted an appointment with the U S fish and wildlife service at Kenai Alaska Mr and Mrs France will earn Soda Springs Friday and drive the Alea age way route to their new home Joe Campbell of Lava will make the trip too pulling their trailer home with his pickup Mr France served as the state sarcest officer here for two years and France taught a first ee class during that time Mrs France will also teach at Kenai Mike Wilkins of Dubois has been named to replace France.

Dan France Fish and Game U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service Kenai Alaska France Joe Campbell Lava An France Mike Wilkins Dubois

Loofbourrow to Seek Fifth Judicial District Bench

W. Loofbourrow announces candidacy for judge of the Fifth Judicial District on the Non Political line. A lawyer since 1917 with time in the Marine Corps, he has served as village attorney for Rockland and city attorney for American Falls Aberdeen and has represented schools highway and cemetery districts and local banks. He also held roles with the American Legion including district adjutant.

Loofbourrow Fifth Judicial District Marine Corps Rockland American Falls Aberdeen As Legion The American Legion

Students Leaders To Attend State Boys State Delegation

LaVarr Watts and Kelly Hem mert will attend Boys State to be held at Boise junior college from June 6 to June. The two delegates are sponsored by Blackburn Call Post No 82 of the American Legion. Kenneth Marshall is the local project director for Boys State.

LaVarr Watts Kelly Hemmert Boys State Boise Es Aere Blackburn Call Post No Kenneth Marshall

Caribou County J Bonds Sales Boom in April

County Chairman John Garvin announced that Caribou county sales of savings bonds reached 7947.50 dollars in April, surpassing the monthly quota by more than two thousand dollars. The strong showing reflects solid local participation and civic engagement.

Caribou County John Garvin Caribou

Three Accidents Reported by Sheriff R Ralph Marriott Office

Three accidents were logged by Sheriff Ralph Marriott's office this week. On May 13 a driver from Brigham turning on an unfamiliar road near Soda Spr- Dunop caused a one half mile west crash. On May 14 B J Church of Jaduee pulled from around a parked car on Highway 30 and side swiped Thomas R Hayes in the opposite lane. No injuries were reported.

Ralph Marriott Layer Brigham B. J. Church Jaduee Thomas R. Hayes Mr. Hayes

Conda Students Win Legion Awards at Soda Springs High

The Blackburn Call Unit No. 62 Legion honors Valene Beck and Weldon Martin as outstanding Conda graduates at Soda Springs High Class Day. Supt Ezra Moore presented the Americanism awards with lapel pins.

Blackburn Call Unit No. 62 The American Legion Soda Springs High School Valene Beck Weldon Martin Conda Supt Ezra Moore R. E. Beck Weldon Oliver

Steres to Close On Memorial Day

Soda Springs stores will close Monday May 31 for Memorial Day. Frank Chris Tensen, chairman of the chamber’s retail committee, announced the plan and that a full list of observed closing days has been prepared. New residents in Soda Springs include Mr and Mrs Bernie Rice Mr and Mrs J L Reed and Mr and Mrs Marion D Clark. A three weeks visit by AR is Sorensen and family, with their four months old son, who reside in Pocatello.

Soda Springs Frank Christensen Chamber Ore Springs and Green Bernie Rice J. L. Reed Marion D. Clark Sonis Uen Sorensen Pocatello Mr. Sorensen Chicago

Selective Service Clarifications Issued This Week

Caribou clerk Mrs. Tala Barnard outlined a general information bulletin on fatherhood deferment rules under Executive Order 108. The rules specify evidence required for local boards for a deferment or certificate, noting deferment possible only if the father maintains a bona fide family relationship with the child and in the home. Separation or divorce ending cohabitation negates eligibility.

Tala Barnard Caribou Barnard

Infant Johnson Dies After Short Illness

Kurt W. Johnson infant son of Mr and Mrs Wm Johnson died at Caribou county hospital after a brief illness born June 12 1953. Services were held at the LDS Chapel with Bishop W J Dredge officiating. Pallbearers Dean Harris Rex Maughan Gary Lau Lynn Harris. Burial at Fairview Cemetery with grave dedication by Thomas Von Drimmelin. Survivors include parents and maternal grandmother Mrs Della Morris of Soda Springs.

Kurt W. Johnson Wm. Johnson Caribou County Hospital LDS Chapel W. J. Dredge Soda Springs Gunnell John McCann San Pedro Calif Della Morris Richard Dale Morris Fletcher First Ward Relief Society Dean Harris Rex Maughan Garyn Lau Lynn Harris Fairview Cemetery Thomas von Drimmmeliin

Stake Seminary Graduation for 48 Students at Bannock Stake

Graduation exercises for 48 Bannock Stake at Grace stake tabernacle begin at 8 P M with a processional. Speakers include Janet Chris Ranso Bjorkman Von Mendenhall and Helen Ruth Carter with titles like Love Thy Neighbors The Glory of God is Intelligence Youth and Clean Life. graduates receive diplomas from Earnest M Skinner and Elmer J Jorgensen Kingsford and others.

Bannock Stake Tabernacle Grace Janet Chris- Ranso Bjorkman von Mendenhall Glen Helen Ruth Carter Earnest M. Skinner Rm Dee Cameras Snat

Election Judges and polling places listed by county

County Clerk Colin Chester announced the election judges and polling locations assigned by county commissioners. The list includes Creek, Wayn, Henry, Davisville, Chester, Davis, Grace, Bancroft, Conda, Roda Springs, and Soda Springs precincts with named judges and polling site details.

Attecien’ Fe Oe Bou Colin Chester Wae Creek Joyce Braney Sylvis Peterson Ruby School House Freedom Be Gobden Jean Rate Alice Wolfley Wayan Verda Vias Ruth Stoor Proce School Henry Pnce W. James Chester Doris Gentry Viala Chester Davisville Louise Seamons Inez Brown Hazel Davids Chris Call Beth EL Holbrook Amesement Hall Batch Ernest Hogan J. Ransom Hatch Joyce Hler

LDS Rites Held For Roscoe Hayes

Funeral services for Roscoe Hayes of Grace 47 were held at Bannock Stake LDS Tabernacle with Bishop officiating. Hayes born November 10 1906 in Grace spent life there and worked on local farms. He served four years in World War II with North African Italian French campaigns and leaves brothers LeoraTarbet Grace Mana Condor Provo and others. Pallbearers from American Legion Post No 8 assisted. burial in Grace cemetery. Allen Hall mortuary in charge.

Roscoe Hayes Grace Bannock Stake LDS Tabernacle C. A .Eee Mr. Hayes Albert el Favorette Rich Hayes Logan Grace Cemetery Allen Hall Mortuary

Local Masons and Residents Share News from the Lodge

Austin Stover of Blackfoot served dinner to IOOF Rebekahs members after the meeting. Passages note new arrivals from Grace and Wayan, visitors from Pocatello, a Salt Lake weekend, and honors at an Idaho accounting society meeting.

Austin Stover Blackfoot IOOF Committee of Rebekahs Lodge Ralph S. Gorton, Jr Idaho Society of Certified Public Accountants

Meiners to Head July 24 fete at Bancroft

Meiners Jr named chairman of the 2th celebration committee for the Bancroft event. Joe Eliason George Bowles and Olester Tolman return as members and secretary respectively. The committee meets Saturday evening to set appointments.

Meiners To He. Mein Jr Iu Tate le Gon Bancroft Joe Eliason George Bowles Olester Tolman Com

Fowler to Head Soda Lions Club

Fowler chosen to lead the Soda Lions Club as president with other officers named. Werlin Poulser elected first vice president while Rasmus Leo remains as second vice president.

Pions “Ali Eres Werlin Poulser Rasmus Leo Jare

Building Permits Granted on South Main

Donald Jewitt received a permit to construct a business structure on South Main just south of Wangsgead Heating and Appliance at a city council meeting Tuesday evening. Chris Lailatin was issued a permit for a structure at 371 South Main Street.

Donald Jewitt South Main Wangsgead Chris Lailatin OS A Hee South Main Street

Dance Festival Planned in Montpelier on June 5

A district dance festival will be held in Montpelier on June 5 at 5 p.m. Participants include Bear Lake Ster Valley Montpelier and Idaho Stakes. Guests hosted Mrs. Raymond Dahle of Culver City Calif visited Mr. and Mrs. T. V. Kramer. Dahle plans to fly home to California after a week. Dr Evan Kacktey reports return to his summer address in Wayan Idaho.

Montpelier Bear Lake- Ster Valley Idaho T. V. Kramer Raymond Dahle Culver City Calif

Hospital Notes Births and Discharges Across Town

Birth announcements include John C. Smith and Vera Mae Wayan with a boy born May 13 weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces and Gerry with a girl born May 14 weighing 7 pounds. Discharges list Mrs Warr G Alder Preston wid Smith Grace John DeGrange Lave in Crowell Bancroft Mel Brown Soda Springs Joyce Preece Grace. Admitted and discharged include Loran Neff Dorothy Dupin Annie Gill Keith Wadsworth Wilbur Arnell Jim Jeffries Tory Johnson and more Soda Springs Conds Parkhouse.

Smith John C Vera Mae Wayan Gerry Warr G. Alder Preston Wid Smith Grace John DeGrange Lave Crowell Bancroft Mel Brown Soda Springs Joyce Preece Loran Neff Dorothy Dupin Annie Gill Keith Wadsworth Wilbur Arnell Cokeville Jim Jeffries Soda Tory Johnson Conds Parkhouse

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