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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1954
Page
1
Fragmentary notes describe a buoyant event at Grays Lake and a two foot balloon measuring data. Mentions Ralph, a balloon, and an uncertain surge in value with seasons. The source hints at a Sun file plea and uncertain correspondent usage.
Union Pacific reports cattle and sheep shipments from Caribou County rangelands are nearing completion with total loads slightly above last year. Soda Springs stands as Idaho’s top inland livestock hub, while July through September totals show 503 carloads of livestock including 397 sheep and cattle. Shipments head to Ogden Sioux City Denver and more en route to feed fats for national tables.
Caribou Democrats plan two large events in Soda Springs beginning October 14 at 8 p.m. The grade school auditorium hosts a banquet with tickets at 5 dollars per couple. Special guests include Clark Hamilton, Democratic candidate for governor, and county candidates.
The Caribou County Farm Bureau announces its annual banquet and officer elections to be held November 5 at North Gem High School with participation from the Bancroft bureau.
The notice reports Pek named Bola Police Chief and states he will be on duty days while De deSchepper returns for the summer assignment at Ketchum with Don Jones also noted.
Friday football game between the Gem and Soda Springs Cardinals features two strong teams with tough schedules and a decisive gate expected. Local reports highlight past performances and Friday’s upcoming matchup at Gem Cowboys venue.
Soda Springs American Legion post will stage a skeet shoot Sunday at the Hooper Spring area starting at 1 p.m. Clarke Brown, commander, says it will be a $1 shoot unless a group opts for a turkey prize. Shooters are invited to sharpen up for the water season.
BPO Eiks 1713 of Jackson Wyoming presents Johnny Reitz and his record orchestra at the Valloon ballroom in Aston Tuesday October 12 to raise money for their charity and Christmas funds. The evening features a 30 minute floor show with radio and television artists appearing with the band. Mr and Mrs William Boyer have moved to Pocatello.
Volunteers gathered Sunday at Trail Canyon to ensure operations for another year. They trimmed side trails for easier access to the lift and planned further work to restore the tow itself and improve proportions.
Eleven year old Jim Young, son of Mr and Mrs Robert Young, was shot in the leg Saturday when a pistol he handled believed to be empty discharged. The bullet entered two inches above the knee and exited below the knee, missing bone. he was taken to Caribou county hospital for treatment and bed rest. Funeral services for Mr Lee Johnson were held Wednesday. Mr Johnson died the previous evening.
Radio reports indicate a break in the IUMMSW Anaconda strike may be imminent as negotiations resume after last week’s rejection of a three cent wage raise by Butte Miners Union No. 1 and Great Falls Mill and Smelters Union No. 16. Phil Matthews and Al Campbell Condo Local No. 622 are in Butte to observe negotiating hearings. no word yet.
Caribou county enjoyed a nine day holiday from crashes though the tally remains higher than last year Sheriff Ralph Marriott reported. By Wednesday there had been 99 accidents this year up 25 from previous year. Harold Cherirett Bancroft slight injuries after a rollover near Ivins schoolhouse. Laran Norstrom overturned a pickup on Highway 34 north of Sed4 Springs and was treated at Caribou hospital for injuries and intoxication suspicion.
Kindergarten committee urges interested families to register by Monday October 11. Call 390, 359, or 204-W to enroll. Classes start Friday in the high school rooms. students should bring chairs and pay $5 monthly. Teachers Mrs Dee de Schepper and Mrs Gene Crawford lead the classes.
Mrs. Jack Garvin oversees ticket sales for a public dinner priced at 1.50 per plate to fund a recently installed furnace. All invited attendees are urged to call for tickets and those not yet called may still attend. A door prize will be awarded during the event.
Henry Thomas and Wayan gave a rock collection display at the Kiwanis club meeting this week explaining various types. Mr and Mrs M C Brown moved into town from Davisville and reside at 161 North 1st East.
Secretary Benson announced removal of the total acreage allotment provisions from the 1955 farm program to increase flexibility in planting schedules. Wheat price support eligibility will depend on staying within wheat allotments and total harvest acreage of vegetables beans and potatoes relative to 1952 59 averages. Wheat growers with small allotments face limits but retain eligibility for other crops if within their allocations.
Mugeta a 60 year old Basque sheepherder born October 12, 1893 in Spain died suddenly of a heart ailment at Ten Mile Pass Saturday. Survived by a Nevada brother, home listed as Pocatello. Rosary Wednesday evening. funeral at St Josephs in Pocatello with burial. Grant Horsley enrolled in USAC course in Logan. Grant's Tomb closed for season.
Vera Grace born Oct 1 at 7am weighing 7 lbs. 0 oz. James Gunnell and Denese Bancroft announce Mae Grace born Oct 2 weighing 15 oz. Lyman Weaver and Phyllis Kemmerer welcome Ost. G Ibs 10 oz infant. Reed Christensen and Pauline Central report a boy Oct 6 weighing 7 lbs 15 oz. Vernal Larsen and Maureen Larsen welcome Oct 2 boy 5 lbs 8 oz. Patricia Scott Bancroft noted. Admitted James Unsworth Grace Charles Kummer Berniece Rudd Wilford Steadman Baby Donald Bowman Roe White Lee Nelson Leona Bennett Margaret Hemmert. Discharges and transfers listed.
Weather bulletin from Bybee ranch station shows Wednesday high of 1q degrees and Friday low of 14 degrees with 0.12 inches precipitation. Data from local reporting site includes forecast notes for Monday.
Doris Jim Toone 40 a Thatcher lifelong resident died. born August 4 1914 in Thatcher to Lotus and Hazel Covert Toone. He is survived by his mother and sister Mrs Oral Koster of Idaho Falls. Services were held Tuesday at the Thatcher chapel with burial in Thatcher cemetery.
City council issued building permits at the regular meeting held Wednesday evening. Readables include Lewis Humphreys for a garage and porch at 8715 Main, Vic Millward for a warehouse at Springs Implement and Supply, Bruce Reese for a garage move in for Forest Service at 280 E 2N, Richard Dunn for a remodel at 150 E M, Russel Stoker for a garage at 251 Court, and C M Parsons for a 12 foot roof extension at Gambile's Western Auto Supply.
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