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Newspaper

Caribou County Sun

Location

Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1955

Page

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Population growth and city contest winners noted

A 1983 city census shows population growth to 12430 with several new households and estimates. two readers, Alice Stoor and Mary Horner, won by being nine off the total figure. Contest drew over 200 estimates at city hall while top guess reached 5077 and notable entrants included Rev Wells and Alvin Small.

Sun Peris Alice Stoor Mary Horner The Dunlap Lund Arnel Riley Harris Soda Springs Presbyterian Church Rev. Wells Alvin Small

Scoutmaster Urges Support for Caribou District Boy Scout Drive

Guest editorial by Jack Gueyn explains the Tendoy Council Boy Scout program covering Portneuf Montpelier Pocatello and Star Valley areas. It notes 3600 active boys, 215 units served, and a 1958 budget of 38,400 with a 3,100 district share, seeking local family support for character, training and service aims.

Caribou Tendoy Countioy Jackfoot Reservoir Portenuf Montpelier al Pocatello Bijabs Star Valley Tendoy Execu F Ditrict Boy Scout Pro

Caribou county to form new Cub Scout troop

Ki committee plans a new Cub Scout troop in Caribou county. A meeting Friday night drew interest with parents urged to attend Friday Oct 29 at 7 p.m. at the Soda Springs Legion hall. Ages 8 to 11 are eligible. Bruce Carpenter to be cub master. A final planning session is set for Nov 4 with Montpelier scout commissioners present and a film shown.

Legion Hall Soda Springs Bruce Carpenter Allen Montpelier

Aberdeen Times Sees New Ownership Change

The Aberdeen Times reports a six year association with its staff and past editors, noting a recent purchase and leadership shift as the paper transitions under new ownership. Mrs James Martin and Michael Bonan Cole are mentioned in context of visits and timeline.

Michael Bonan Cole Aberdeen James Martin Publice San Bird Enterprise Mgaily Lendadd

Mire Dance Class Invitation For Beginners

An invitation announces four week dance classes for beginners at the local school auditorium Ming Rowber. The program is organized by Mire Dance with aims to prepare participants for a wash and wear event, sponsored by Ray Made Store next to the rain Bods Springs.

Setinners Jexnons Tegitter of Ray Made Bods Springs

License Subdivision Records for Jay L Andreaton and Karen Smith

Subdivision license was recorded for Jay L Andreaton and Karen Sue Smith in Miewspa area noting parcel numbers and approved street names. Documents indicate lot assignments and compliance with local zoning and proceedings from the planning board.

Jay L Andreaton Karen Sue Smith

Hunters Relive Bell-Tinged Deer Sighting Tale

In Mabey canyon near Dry canyon three hunters recount a deer with a bell around its neck. Balle Ralph Sargent and John Tolley heard the jingling and saw a two point buck pass, with Tolley avoiding a shot. The three confirm the unusual bell signal.

K. G Balls Mr. Balle Mr. Ball Ralph Sargent John Tolley Balla Sun Mabey Canyon Dry Canyon Belle Ballar

Thatcher Farmer Killed as Tractor Overturns on Dip Ridge

George Alma Hogan 67 of Thatcher died when his tractor rolled while plowing near a ditch about 1 10 p m. The fender pinned his chest as he attempted to cross a dirt ridge. Coroner Ted Allen ruled death a crushed chest and said no inquest will be held. Hogan, born July 2 1888 in Thatcher, leaves his widow S uvane Spillman four children and eleven grandchildren. He was active in LDS church and local civic affairs.

George Alma Hogan Merlin Smith Thatcher Ted Allen Hogan Allen Mr. Hogan Ira Harriet Harris Hogan Suvanne Phoebe Spillman Logan Latter-day Saints Dorothy Jarrard Gary C. Don Bountiful Wawn Dean Thatcher Ralph Marriott Soda Springs

Rep Harrison to Attend Colo Meetings

Ralph Harrison a Caribou County state representative will fly to Denver on November 4 for a Council of State Governments session at the Cosmopolitan hotel. He joins a legislative interim committee studying highway issues and Washoe tests and interstate road sign and license reciprocity. The Idaho delegation, including Harrison, will also attend the Western Regional Conference in Colorado Springs on November 7 and 8 with committee members Tony Naedle J Burns Beal and John V Evans.

Ralph Harrison Caribou County Denver Colo Council of State Governments Cosmopolitan Hotel Harrison Smylie Washoe Malad Idaho Colorado Springs Tony Naedle J Burns Beal John V Evans

Conda Youth Receives Largilliere Scholarship

Kelly Hemmert of Conda earned the Largilliere scholarship for the year. He is a student at Idaho State College in Pocatello majoring in civil engineering.

CONDA Largilliere Kelly Hemmert Rath Hemmert Idaho Stee College Pocatello

Mass Polio Vaccinations in County Halted

Caribou county health officials follow the Idaho Board of Health in refusing to authorize mass Salk polio vaccination. Dr. Allen Tigert says 341 first and second graders received the first shot last April, but the second and third doses were not given as polio cases rose in other counties. One county case reported this year was moderate and the patient has recovered. The vaccine remains available to individuals through their family physicians.

Caribou County Idaho Board of Health Allen Tigert Tigert

James Daggett Taken by Death in Soda Springs

James Daggett died this morning at Soda Springs hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services are pending under Whitman-Matthews Mortuary. Details will be carried next week. In a separate note, Second Lieutenant K McClellan of Wright Patterson AFB Ohio was visiting at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs Kenneth McClellan. The McClellans hosted a weekend gathering with Mr and Mrs A G Hamps and Tanda in Idaho Falls.

Tames Daggett Soda Springs Sasha County Whitman-Matthews Neweek K. McClellan Wright Patterson Afb Spayton Ohio Kenneth McClellan McClellans A G. Hamps Tanda Idaho Falls

Halloween Dance Preview by Soda Springs Lions Club

Local Lions members stage a masquerade preview for the Halloween dance at Soda Springs High School gym on Saturday Oct 29. Chris Hudson and his orchestra will provide music for the community gala, a top social event in the area.

Soda Springs Lions Club Hallowe’en Soda Springs High School Chris Hudson

Caribou County Farm Bureau Banquet Set for Grace

Caribou County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting and banquet at Grace Nov. 11 at 7 30 p m. Soda Springs Bancroft and Grace alternate hosting, with Grace this year as the host. A speaker of international fame has consented to be guest speaker.

Caribou

Kiwanians Hear Ira Clark on Soil Conservation

Ira Clark regional director of the Soil Conservation District spoke at the Farm City meeting hosted by the Kiwanis club. Vern Hacking introduced him. Clark urged land owners to adopt conservation methods to protect soil for future generations and cited rising farm production and alarming erosion statistics.

Ira Clark Soil Conservation District Farm City Kiwanis Club Vern Hacking Caribou Clark New York City

Merchants to Award Electric Skillet Saturday

Soda Springs merchants offer a free electric skillet as an incentive during Lucky Shopping Days. The drawing takes place at 2:00 p m Saturday in front of City Hall with prizes awarded each week by the Soda Springs Commerce and participating merchants.

Soda Springs

Sheriff Warns Public on Reporting Car Accidents

Sheriff Ralph Marriott warns county residents to report vehicle accidents immediately. He stresses reporting is required by law and failure to do so can lead to arrest.

Ralph Marriott Tala

Former Grace HS Student Dies in Auto Crash

Blaine Panter, 21, Grace high school graduate, was killed when a car carrying Evan Harris and Waldeen McCamb struck a utility pole then plunged into a canal and hit a bridge abutment on Main Street Grace. Harris, the driver, and McCamb were hospitalized.

Grace Blaine Panter Grace High School Evan Harris Waldeen McCamb Preston Panter Harris Ralph Mar

Nine New Lions Club Members Joined In

Woodvine and Marvin Watkins were inducted as new Lions Club members at last Thursday's meeting. Principal speaker was Joe Christopherson, manager of the local telephone exchange. The club announced a 7 pm start for the Nov 3 meeting to attend the Imperial Glee Club concert hosted by Kiwanis and noted the upcoming zone banquet and Paris ladies night on Nov 10.

Woodvine Marvin Watkins Lions Club Joe Christopherson Imperial Glee Club Kiwanis Club Paris Sade Springs Bancroft Grace Montpelier Hest Club Parix Bill Horsley Art Kelly PSE Plana Halloweven Ralph Tartar

Imperial Glee Club to Perform Here November 3

The Imperial Glee Club from Logan Utah will give a concert Thursday night November 3 at 8 00 in the LDS church. The 26 member male chorus has gained national and international fame through Kiwanis and has appeared on KSL radio. Kiwanis covers all expenses and invites Soda Springs residents who enjoy fine singing to attend.

Imperial Glee Logan Utah LDS Church Siner Ins Voken Walter W Whds’ Dent John H. Taylor Intermountain Kiwanis International Utahidahs Idaho-Falls Seattle Enery KSL Salt Lake City Earl J. Glade Goda Springs Kiwanis Club Wwe Caribou County Soda Springs Kiwanis Don Beck Larry Schriver

Fight Pictures to Be Shown Here at Idanha Theatre

The Idanha theatre management announces heavyweight championship fight pictures between Rocky Marviana and Archie Moore to be shown this week on Thursday Friday and Saturday October 27 alongside the regular show as listed in the theatre advertisement.

Indanha Theatre Management Rocky Marviana Archie Moore IdanHa Theatre

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