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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1962
Page
5
Uncle Gal from Caribou recalls Saturday night talk at the country store on Congress Georgia and a yearly national Old Folks Day. Ed Doolittle jestingly argues that those who admit being old would be too old to enjoy the Day. The piece captures local wit about aging and national observances.
In a satirical column, Irwin Caplan mocks political time framing by predicting a White House proclamation for a New Frontier Hour aimed at Democrats, while Republicans would demand their own hour. The piece notes four day weeks, longer hours, fringe benefits, and calls for a global priority system in U S policy amid brush fire wars, with comments on Moslem law and a short dressmaker’s hanging. Jim McLaughlin, Payette Valley Sentinel, New Plymouth.
A collection of editorials discusses three proposed Idaho constitutional amendments. It argues for overhauling the outdated document, reviews voting rights for naturalized Mongolian descendants, questions residency changes for presidential electors, and weighs keeping or changing probate and justice courts. The piece urges citizens to vote their judgment on November 6.
The Royal Neighbors Lodge met at Elaine Sibbett's home on Thursday October 11 with Patsy Campbell as co host. Oracle Helen Isle presided and 11 members attended. After the business meeting pinochle was played with Lyda Tharp winning high prize Adeline Thurman winning jow and Vivian Watts bingo. The next ag will be at El Weaver's home on Thursday November 8.
A 1962 Soda Springs Idaho note from Huntington West Virginia expresses thanks to Chief Dean Lloyd and Officer Ronald Gortoms ky for courteous treatment. The writer promises slower driving on next visits and asks the officer to call if passing through. Also notes son teaches at University of Oregon Eugene. An aside mentions a feed store selling chicken dinner for a dime on Main Street.
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