Swimming program appeal funds Caribou youngsters lifeguard lessons
An urgent Red Cross appeal in Soda Springs requests continued support for a Caribou county summer swimming program. Bud Woodall says funds fell short last year, though the program offers healthful activity and lifesaving instruction taught by experienced instructors with transportation and supervision from Lava Hot Springs. Donations to Bud Woodall, secretary Red Cross Chapter, are urged to sustain classes this summer.
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Caribou
Budge
Court House
Lava
Bud Woodall
Red Cross Chapter
Soda Springs
Idaho High School Rodeo Entries Hit High Count in Soda Springs
Entries for the Idaho High School Rodeo set for June 1 and 2 at Henry Stam Grounds in Soda Springs are pouring in. Ted aairman of arrangements notes competitors from Caldwell and Boise and even Canada, with events in bareback riding saddle bronc calf roping bull dogging bull riding and cow cutting for boys and queen contest breakaway roping barrel race and pole bending for girls. Stock will be provided by Grant Irving of Montpelier and the Caribou County Posse sponsors the event.
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Fies
Soda Springs
Mi 2
Henry Stam
Ted
Aairman
Canada
Caldwell
Boise
Cal
Grant Irving
Montpelier
Caribou County
Rooms Needed For Caribou County High School Rodeo
The Caribou County Posse asks Soda Springs residents to rent spare rooms for June 1 and 2 rodeo visitors. A large crowd is anticipated and hotels may run short. Call Larry Bergen at Soda Springs 66 or 376 if you can host guests.
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Caribou
Soda Springs
Larry Bergen
Suda Springs
Spring Rains Delay Planting in Caribou County
Farmers in Caribou County report one of the wettest springs on record as persistent rains keep fields too wet for planting. Bill Conlin on Blackfoot North says he has not planted grain yet but expects a June 15 planting to still work if weather clears, with normal planting windows typically May 1 to 10 and completion by June 1 to 10. Local hills wore white from late spring snow as rainfall continues, marking May as the area’s rainiest since 1945 with 3.48 inches to date per Anaconda.
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Caribou County
Bill Conlin
Blackfoot
Caribou
Anaconda Company
Miss Caribou Entrants From Grace Pageant Plans
Grace hosts 12 county entrants in the Miss Caribou pageant as rehearsals begin. Louis Stalker, chair, says event aims to select representatives for the Idaho Miss Pageant. The Soda Springs high school auditorium hosts the pageant on Wednesday June 12 at 8 p.m. A tea at Idaho Cafe at 3 p.m. precedes the judges’ gathering.
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Louis Stalker
Soda Springs High School
Idaho Cafe
Wanted Boat Enthusiasts for Lake Project
A county waterfront improvement drive led by Herb Walters Irving Norcross and DeVal Gillett seeks boat enthusiasts to build a dock at Alexander boat landing on Soda Springs reservoir. A Caribou Outboard Motor Boat club forms as plans continue. Bring a shovel for Saturday work day. power outage noted at Utah Power line.
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Alexander
Soda Springs
Herb Walters
Irving Norcross
DeVal Gillett
Vey Brigade
Health notes on nursing progress and bedside care
In a 1957 Soda Springs page, Thora Tingey reflects on nursing becoming more practical with aides and volunteers while antibiotics aid patient care. The piece contrasts old fashioned nursing with modern roles and notes ongoing bedside improvements. Also reported is Walter Wayne, injured in an accident, returning home in a cast with improving condition after treatment at St Anthony hospital.
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Hirsbrunner
Walter Hirsbrunner
Walter Wayne
St. Anthony Hospital
Pocatello
Grant's Tomb to Open Here May Thirty
Grant's Tomb will be opened in Soda Springs on May 30. The announcement came from Mr and Mrs Horstey owners of Grant's Tomb restaurant and drive in who plan to operate it through the summer after wintering in Ogden. The city council held a special meeting approving a sixteen mill levy and detailing expenses for the coming year.
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Grant
Soda Springs
Grant’ Horsley
Ogden
Mr. Horstey
Weber College
Sun
Warren Vickrey
Certified Public Accountant
Pocatello
Wm. Gagan
Lakeview
Soda Springs Lions Elect Officers at Thursday Meeting
Larry Bergen was named president, succeeding Verlin Poulsen. Ira Ellis and Henry Donat were elected first and second vice presidents, Norman Croney secretary, Dean Lloyd lion tamer, Doyal Stiles tail twister, with Woodvine and rank Bol 0 named directors. 350 bottles of Hooper Water to be taken to the Lions District convention in Sun Valley for delegates, labels describe uses and an water analysis is printed. Joe Dygert to arrange Idaho Falls Elks Glee Club visit, proposed June 22 date.
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Elds
Larry Bergen
Tmn Croney
Secrets Fall Twister
Dean Lieyd
Hae
Tank Bolton
Ve Springs Lions Club Bayotal
Bergen
Ag Preal
Joe Dygert
Idaho Falls
Elks Glee Club
Soda Springs
Grace Announces Grant Cleggs Align Shop Opening
Grace Grant Clegg, a Grace High School auto mechanics instructor and native of Grace, opens Grants Align Shop in the old Co-op building. The new business will operate in Grace and focus on wheel balancing and front end alignment, adding a local service in the town’s business district.
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Grant Clegg
Grace High School
Grant
Grace
Clegg
Grace School
Graduates Celebrate as Caribou Schools Close
Soda Springs seniors bade farewell after commencement led by Elmer S. Crowley Idaho Education Association executive secretary. 27 diplomas awarded by Howard Thrill. valedictorian Karen Allen. Grace high school to graduate 42 seniors Friday night at Bannock Stake tabernacle with speaker er Schwartz and senior class presentation by Le Homer Williams. Local sponsors and merchants recognized.
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Caribou
Soda Springs
Elmer S. Crowley
Idaho Education Association
Howard Thrkill
Board of
Ezra Moore
Karen Allen
Sun
Grace High School
Bannock Stake Tabernacle
Grace
Er Schwartz
le Homer Williams
Brigham Young
Ita
Openings for Five More Caribou Scouts to Attend National Jamboree
The Caribou District of the Tenay Boy Scout Council announces five openings for local youths to join the National Scout Jamboree at Valley Forge in July. Scouts Conlin Nelson and Gillett note positions arise from unfilled quotas elsewhere and urge interested boys to contact them in Soda Springs Grace or attend the council office. Delegates depart July 2 and return July 22, joining the trio on site for events including a major league baseball game.
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Caribou
Tendoy
Valley Forge
Iay
Bill Conlin
Conlin
Owen Nelson
Soda Springs
DeVal Gillett
Grace
Nelson
Gillett
Wheat Quotas Proclaimed Vote Set for June 20
Wheat quotas for the 1958 crop are proclaimed with a June 20 voting date in Caribou County. Growers will cast yes or no ballots on the marketing quotas, with campaign phrasing by proponents noted.
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Caribou County
Tryouts Saturday for Babe Ruth teams at city ball park
Boys aged 13 to 15 are invited to try out this Saturday May 25 at 1 30 pm for four Babe Ruth teams at the city ball park. This is a chance to join a summer baseball league and have fun while playing. Also notes Kiwanis meeting featured Monsanto engineer Jack Cangan discussing engineering at the local plant. June 11 marks Kiwanis anniversary party and ladies night with Larry Shriver Dick Richards and Mack Tigert coordinating.
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City Ball Park
Kiwenis
Jack Cangan
Monsanto
Engin
Camaan
Kiwanis
Larry Shriver
Dick Richards
Mack Tigert
North Canyon district race results shown
In zone 2 Jim Mabey received 12 votes and Alan Smith 40, reflecting a clear lead for Smith in the district tally.
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North Canyon Trict
Jim Mabey
Alan Smith
Caribou Trail Provides Aid Amid Ongoing Rains
Local reports indicate farmers along the Caribou Trail, including Aten Gaye and Ginon Paves, struggle to plant wheat and barley as persistent rains delay field work and hinder harvest preparations. Communities seek weather relief to resume cultivation.
Brigham Spang Plays at Prednay Down Avenue Drive
Local notices reveal Brigham Spang scheduled to perform at Prednay Down Avenue Drive in Soda Springs next Tuesday. Details remain terse in the fragmented OCR.
Payson Youth Shot In Foot Incident Details Unclear
In Payson a youth sustained a foot injury after an accidental rifle discharge. The weapon, a calibre rifle, had been taken from a house by unnamed youths believed to be related to the incident. The exact sequence and location near the residence remain uncertain due to garbled text.
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H. S. Rodeo
Glenda Nielson
Grace, Idaho
Nadine Bennett
Thatcher, Idaho
Sharon Holsten Central
Idaho
Utah Power & Light Co
Adaho
Thora Tingey
Taxley Seale
Soda Springs Lions Club
Align’ Shop
Grace H
Soda School
Epall of Blackiot
Gate Morrison-Knudson
Munro ‘Trailer Court
Babe Ruth
Bancroft News
Caribou Trail
Soda C
Payson
Ed Frees
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