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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1976
Page
1
County Clerk Elaine S Johnson announces that filing for county offices closes June 7. The upcoming primary is on August 3. Open seats include Sheriff Ralph Marriott, Commissioner District No 1 Rufus R Smith, Commissioner District No 3 Theodore Allen, and Prosecuting Attorney Clyde G Neilson.
The Caribou County Volunteer Ambulance Organization, formed in 1972, now lists 36 certified Emergency Medical Technicians after adding a third class in April. New officers include Dollin Andersen as president and Ford H Nelson as secretary treasurer.
W Edward Holderby announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Idaho State Senator in Legislative District 32. He manages the Park Motel in Montpelier and has a background in education, sociology, and political science with degrees from Oregon College of Education and Southwest Missouri State University. He has government and insular service experience in Puerto Rico and federal work, aiming to improve Idaho education and development while preserving the state's lifestyle.
Lloyd B. Steinkamp of the SPEBSQSA visited Soda Springs on May 19 to assist men in forming a local chapter. He urged a minimum of 20, preferably 30, singers to create a strong Barbershop Chorus with potential fall performances. The group meets Wednesdays at 8 p.m. in the Soda Springs Junior High band room. inquiries to Lew Moldentauer at 547-3901.
The County Farm Bureau Talent Fund will be held Friday May 28 at 8 p m in the Bancroft Ward Cultural Hall Bancroft. Two top winners from Grace Bancroft and Soda Springs locals will compete in each division. Only the 12 26 and 17 20 age groups advance to district in Soda Springs on July 9.
Worthy Rauscher of the Idaho Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division will address attendees at 10 a.m. The event features radio controlled model planes, a WWII F-51 Mustang aerial display, a noon anthem and flag raising, a 12:04 FIJ1 fly-by, skydiver exhibition, and private pilot aerial contest from 1 to 3. Plane rides will cost 2 cents a pound with FAA controllers managing air traffic. admission is free.
Adrian Sasser of First Bank and Trust was named Parade Chairman at a joint Caribou County Bicentennial Committee and Soda Springs Chamber planning meeting on May 20. Parade is Monday July 5 at 10 am with cash prizes from the Chamber. Tentative events include a musical pageant, Lions Breakfast, rodeo, street dance, bike road race. The DUP sponsors a Flag and Bell ringing at 7 am July 5.
Idaho First National Bank reveals a new Soda Springs facility south of the current branch. The 5 300 square foot building will have seven teller stations and two drive in windows with completion planned for January after June or July start. Estimated costs total about 350 000 plus fixtures. total deposits exceed 12 million. Frye with 17 of 20 directors toured Soda Springs and voiced optimism for local economy.
The Cambou Memorial Hospital Auxiliary hosts an Odds and Ends Sale at Odd Fellows Hall from June 23 to 25, 9 am to 5 pm. Preparations occur June 21 and 22 with member help urged. Donations of clean wearable clothing and useful items are welcomed to fund hospital equipment. For donations call Alice Tigert or Dara Smith in Soda Springs and Grace.
Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce sets Thursday June 3 luncheon with Gordon Aland of Monsanto as speaker. He will present a slide show on mining and mining reclamation and discuss the Environmental Impact Statement.
In Caribou County Reagan won the Republican primary with 731 votes to Ford 160. Frank Church led the Democratic race with 452 against Carter 66. Humphrey 21, Brown 14 write ins, Wallace 11, Udall 5, Jackson 4, Harris unknown. American Party saw Rarick 10, Anderson 13. Turnout ran about 1501 of 4000 registered voters. Precinct results show Carter 7, Church 68, Harris 0, Humphreys 1, Jackson 0, Udall 0, Wallace 1, Uncommitted 2. Alton Hatch listed as precinct chairman winner.
Residents in Soda Springs are urged to attend the League of Women Voters Pocatello led five meeting series on Local Planning and Zoning. The first session on May 27 at Cablevision 51 W Center features Lt. Gov. John Evans State Rep. Butch Otter and UI President Ernest Hartung with a 7 15 briefing and TV program on Channel 10 followed by viewer Q and A via KBGL phones 236 2857.
The Postal Service announces Soda Springs joins AREA MAIL PROCESSING with mail destined for Pocatello Idaho to be sorted there. Local mail should be addressed to Soda Springs 83276 and dropped at the local post office. include full return address and clear recipient details.
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