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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1966
Page
15
Congresssman George Hansen announced 1967 competitive civil service exam dates and locations in Idaho's Second District. The nationwide test will be held in over 1,000 cities with three sessions in eight district cities including Burley, Idaho Falls, Montpelier, Pocatello and Preston.
The 1966 test year drew 105000 applicants for clerical positions with jobs at GS 1 through 4. Applications for the Jan 7 1967 test were due by Dec 9 and for Feb 4 by Jan 9. Tests assess clerical skills, vocabulary, reading, reasoning, and chart interpretation. Written exam lasts about two hours and decides eligibility for temporary summer posts. Current weekly pay ranges from 69 to 92 dollars depending on grade.
Blackfoot leaders and regional officials met to discuss upgrading the Freedom Road to a paved all weather link east of Blackfoot toward Freedom Wyoming. State highway engineer Ellis Mathes suggested local action before state funding, while some urged prioritizing Idaho 34 and Tincup Pass improvements. Participants from Bingham Bannock and Caribou counties backed the project, with some urging alternate routes and continued support for connecting the Ross Fork Road.
Funeral services for Mrs Des sie Anona Workman Lowe of Soda Springs were held October 6 at the Treasure ton L D S Ward Chapel Preston. She died October 3 at home born August 4 1925 Treasureton to Myri and Rhoda Workman. She married Connell D Lowe November 27 1947 in Soda Springs. Survivors include her husband sons Jay M Durk R Randy C Cody A all of Soda Springs her parents of Preston and brothers and sisters. Burial was in Treasureton Cemetery Webb Funeral Home directed.
Mr. and Mrs. Martin Ruggles spent two weeks traveling to Twin Falls and Butte Montana. In Twin Falls Martin attended the 99th Annual Idaho Masonic Communication Convention. They also visited relatives including the Skinners and the Pantings.
State Board of Education and ISU trustees accepted scholarships, loans totaling 7675 dollars this month. Two Bancroft students received awards: 500 dollars from the J. BR, Gimplot Co for Monte Edmund Faulkner and 150 dollars from Monsanto Company for San Marie Mabey.
Caribou County Idaho Board of Commissioners announces first time sale of 900000 General Obligation Coupon Hospital Bonds. Sealed bids may be filed with the County Clerk at Soda Springs Courthouse until 4:00 p.m. MST on November 14, 1966, with bids opened at a public meeting.
Caribou County Idaho proposes the sale of general obligation bonds for school or county purposes with serial maturities from 1967 to 1986. Bonds carry interest not exceeding 5 percent, with redemption premiums of 2 percent on maturing bonds called after 1976. Bids must meet par or par plus accrued interest, with deposit requirements and potential bid rejections. Delivery anticipated around December 15, 1966.
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