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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1956
Page
1
A hunter recounts pursuing a moose in the Ti fay forest. A tree brush snagged his foot, the moose slipped, and the hunter fired in self defense when the animal charged within about 30 feet. The moose stopped, the hunter freed his foot, and he left the scene with no injury.
The Mothers of the Singing Grace will perform this Sunday, but a cut failed to load in time for this week’s edition.
A Pres ton hunting party led by Richard N Owens and Owen Snyder mistook two young moose for elk in the Afton area and opened fire. Sheriff Ralph Marriott reported the animals were a bull and cow calf, both small. the hunters were fined $75 plus court costs. The meat was distributed to needy persons via the Lallatin Locker plant.
New street signs will mark grade school area with pedestrian and school zone warnings. Morrison Knudsen Co donates sign stands to the city for installation and public safety.
Intermountain Gas announces SE Idaho division offices in Soda Springs with Raymond Meyer in charge. Construction begins Monday to lay natural gas lines in Soda Springs Bancroft Grace Georgetown and signups for service are underway with costs to users mostly free up to 100 feet. Gas will be slightly cheaper than fuel oil and a bit higher than coal based on Idaho PUC rates.
Homecoming celebration features a 12:30 parade with the Red Devils band leading the march.候 standout candidates include Mathews Audrey Holma Hopkins Verna Jepp Dorothy Peterelt. North Gem aims for victory after a recent upset and will travel to Falls this weekend.
Local conservation officer notes Area M is open to deer hunting from October 1. The area includes portions of Eville, Bingham, Caribou, Franklin, Oneida and nearby counties.
An open house event and Republican campaign kickoff are planned with guests including Hamer Budom and Hamer Budge. KW Lerguere Jr leads arrangements and finance for the forthcoming event. Local organizers invite attendees to a 10 p.m. gathering.
Fowler's Market in Soda Springs marks its 27th anniversary with a birthday sale offering 350 in free prizes including a bicycle for a boy or girl. The celebration highlights Loren Fowler's long service in local business and civic groups, noting his IGA history and community recognition.
The Chamber of Commerce discussed natural gas arrival and rates with other trade topics. Loren Fowler recounted his Catalina Island trip as a guest of Van Camp Company, while grocers, including Fowler, enjoyed deep sea fishing for tuna and other fish during the meeting on Thursday.
A Pocatel area meeting outlines Intermountain Gas service plans and local support from business leaders. Attendees discuss adoption of natural gas supply and community impact in the upcoming campaign season.
A hunting party including Phil Hansen, Frank Hale, Bud Hansen, Duane Murray, Rex Bassett, Junior Bitton, and Don Wilbert bagged five elk Monday near Dry Valley. They shot three cows and two bulls, one bull estimated over 700 pounds, and hauled the game by hand to a nearby truck.
The Idaho Fish and Game Department announced migratory waterfowl season opens October 19 and runs through December 3. Canada geese in Caribou Bear Lake and Bonneville counties may be hunted October 18 to December 15. Hunting hours are half an hour before sunrise to sunset with Canada goose bag limit two and nine ducks allowed with up to three widgeons or pintails in the bag.
J M Prater of Soda PoR died in a Salt Lake City hospital last Thursday after a heart ailment. Fraser was with his son at her bedside. services were held Monday.
Raymond Brungardt a Jehovah's Witnesses member was found guilty Sept 26 by Justice Lee Wallace of violating Soda Springs Green River ordinance for distributing religious literature. He received 25 fine plus costs and must stop soliciting in the city. Brungardt plans to appeal to Idaho District Court with Hayden Covington slated to plead. Covington is a prominent civil liberties lawyer from New York City.
The southeastern district convention of the BPW drew ten Caribou club members to Lava Hot Springs for a business meeting and smorgasbord dinner. Attendees included Faye Evans Deanne Findlay Della Morris Mattie Christensen Janiece Hildreth Mable Ruud Idella Evans Emma Eck Lila Barnard.
A Gasorama to introduce natural gas to southeastern Idaho will be held October 15 at the Soda Springs high school gym. Albert W. Smith of Intermountain Gas announces displays of gas appliances and prize awards. The event runs from 3:00 to 9:00 p.m. and the public is invited. Watch next week's Sun for details.
Osborne Call, president of the Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce, spoke to Kiwanis about Chamber activities for 1956. He noted road progress, endorsed Roscoe Rich for reappointment to the Idaho Board of Highway Commissioners, a new industry program, and the Chamber’s solid finances. He praised Soda Springs as a promising small city with a diversified economy and a great place to live.
Frank Church is slated to speak at a local gathering at Grace Church. A dinner is planned with committee members including Harry Ted Allen K Milton Bowman and Ralph Harrison with Rufus Smith and others assisting. Community leaders such as Sam Grimm Joe Murray Leon Swenson and Ben Call Lewis attended, with Mrs Diggs noted as a committee woman.
Angus Stocking’s horse was shot Monday morning by a hunter who mistook it for an elk. A bullet entered the left side of the mouth and throat. the horse was taken to Jamen Costello, Montpelier, for treatment and is expected to recover. The animal was saddled and tied to a pine tree when shot as party members were elk hunting. Stocking asks hunters to note his remark about never seeing elk with a bridle and saddle in Caribou County.
Karl W. Stephen announces the opening of legal services in Soda Springs on Monday August 8. A University of Utah Law School graduate, he recently returned from Japan where he served three years in the Judge Advocate General Section with the U S Air Force in Tokyo. He is a Salt Lake City native and now resides with his wife and two sons in Soda Springs after relocating this week.
Supt Ezra Moore reports the new high school lunch room opened Oct 2 with 146 students served. It will accommodate 250 with potential expansion. Tables benches and trays were added and cooks named Porter Wilford Dredge Antone Lallatin. Some meals to be prepared at the grade school.
Mrs. Orin Lindhart of Grace bagged a moose in the Island Park area. Local game activity notes report 60 deer and 10 elk brought into Petesens Market in Grace.
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