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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1962
Page
1
Chrysler unveils a redesigned 1963 Valiant lineup with two new convertibles and the Signet 200 two door hardtop. The car features an extended design, improved heater and ventilation, stronger starter and alternator, a five year or 50 000 mile powertrain warranty, and a larger 18 gallon fuel tank while offering a 170 cubic inch slant six as standard and a 225 cubic inch optional six.
Local Boy Scout officials announced a district finance campaign kickoff set for Monday. Harry Stewart named finance chair for Prings area with Mike handling Bancroft. Community chair Springs includes Leonard Kings and others across wards with a list of local supporters and organizers.
Chrysler announces factory prices for the 1963 Plymouth and Valiant line with Valiant V-100 notes as the lowest priced 2 door sedan in the industry. V-200 series rise $8 to $10 with no change to Signet 200. New Rambler Classic Six and Ambassador V-8 arrive Oct 5 with a bolder look and stronger body ready for display at Larry's Rambler in Soda Springs.
A recruit faces a quirky prompt in an aptitude test asking to name two ancient sports. The examiner’s question triggers a playful exchange with the reply containing the name Cleopatra, illustrating the test’s whimsical or puzzle-like nature.
The Soda Springs PTA kicks off with a meeting at the Junior High School on Wednesday October 10 The session focuses on the annual membership drive and rotating meeting locations across the three school buildings A tour of the newly decorated Junior High is planned Sherman Gardner has named officers Elaine Johnson Nila Hogan Jeane Spackman Ranae Christensen and Bob Stoddard as list of posts Everyone is invited to attend to meet the new officers and teachers
Jack Gibbs chairman of the County ASCS Committee announces permission to graze on diverted acres under the Wheat Stabilization and Feed Grain Programs. He notes that Conservation Reserve Soil Bank acreage is excluded. Producers with questions should contact the county office.
Dramatic styling updates and increased performance mark the 1963 Mercury Monterey. A unique reverse sloped roof and powered rear window improve visibility in rain and frost while adding headroom. Exterior changes include new bumper, concave grille, redesigned rear panels, triple tail lights, and long cantilever blade fenders.
Grace co captains Craig Wilker and Lynn Rowsell combine for 20 points in a 26 7 win over Soda Springs. Wilker scores twice including a 35 yard pass from Rowsell. Grace leads 12 7 after three quarters and clinches late with Clarence Burton’s 35 yard TD.
Fielding High School defeated North Gem in a hard fought football game at Bancroft, extending their winning streak to four. Fielding opened with a fumble by North Gem, then Whitworth and Fielding each scored as the Cowboys led 7-6 at halftime. Amell added a third quarter score, and a fourth quarter sneak sealed the win as Fielding outpaced their opponent 20 to 6.
E M Suan president of Utah Power Light Co said the firm paid 1 percent million in taxes for Idaho state and local governments in 1961. Of this 386,000 went to Caribou County with two thirds aiding county schools. The statement followed LeRoy Hare Grace district school superintendent interview.
Funeral services for Lewis Emil Stoor 44 of Wayan were held Wednesday at 11:00 in Soda Springs with Bishop Glade Sibbett of the Grays Lake Ward officiating. Stoor died Sunday morning at his ranch home in Wayan from a heart condition. Odell Stoor played the organ. Bearers were Gerald Jensen Alfred Vias Vernon Soderman Rex Layhind Bol Samsen and Desmond Call. Floral arrangements were by the Grays Lake Ward Relief Society. Stoor was born January 17 1918 at Wayan to Mathias and Sarah Lewin Stoor and lived his life in Wayan. He ranched and farmed and was a member of the Farm Bureau and the Grays Lake Ward LDS Church. Survivors include brothers Bud Frank Ferrell and Robert of Wayan Max of Bern and John of Pocatello, sisters Wilma Bland of Moab Utah and Betty Douglas of Pocatello. Burial was in Grays Lake Cemetery under Allen Funeral Home.
Hayes Springs of Soda Springs has begun his first year in medical studies at Tulane University School of Medicine. He is part of a 180 member class selected for the program and aims to complete his medical degree.
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