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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1956
Page
7
Fragmented text suggests discussions on highway 34 work, funding of about 674000 dollars with more planned next year, and priorities set by a district board. Mentions engineers, trials, and future eliminations of spent sums. Overall article unclear but indicates budget decisions and project pacing.
A cartoon page lists the price schedule with a 40 cent charge on Wednesday the 10th, followed by a 10 cent, 40 cent, and 60 cent sequence for the remaining panels or issues. The staggered rates indicate a pattern of per-item pricing across the midweek period.
Idaho officials discussed federal aid for Forest Service roads from 1955 to 1959 with annual allocations, and the potential inclusion of Highway 34 in state or county systems. Idaho would receive 10 percent of Forest Service road funds, with new appropriations affecting local projects, while next month’s Boise meeting will review keeping Highway 34 open in winter and possible redesignation to Alternate 89. Regional representatives from Montpelier to Soda Springs attended, and a local delegation was invited to participate.
The Last Chance Canal Company highlights its 125 miles of laterals, 29 000 acres of irrigated land, and a modern system with tunnels and flumes. It notes $440 000 invested in upgrades over ten years and projects debt freedom in six years, with annual land income around five million dollars. Directors invite visitors to witness the system’s成果 and progress.
Five Soda Springs Kiwanis couples plus guests attended the Utah Idaho Kiwanis District Convention in Cedar City on September 1 2 3. Highlights included speeches by Judge Phillip Gilliam Col A E Bowdrew and H Park Arnold with services led by Bishop Richard Watson. International President Reed C Culp was present and a new Division 7 was formed. Memorial services honored Kiwanis members including Aaron L Burn former Soda Springs mayor.
Week's report from Lund Linda Sanders News Reporter covers family visits and gatherings in Lund and surrounding towns. Many entries mention travel to Pocatello Lava Hot Springs Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah plus encounters with relatives friends and neighbors including Welch Schenk Meiners Jenkins and Sanders families. The piece notes baby Brenda Jane baptism and several Labor Day visits and trips to Yellowstone Providence Lake Lagoon and Washington DC.
On State Highway 34 west of Soda Springs Martin L Dehl lost control of his 1936 Plymouth, rolled in a barrow pit, suffered minor injuries, and $1200 damage. Dehl charged with reckless driving. Near Grace, Merrill Lloyd’s 1956 Ford and Arthur Manhart’s 1946 Chevrolet collided on Main Street as Manhart backed up, with $300 damage to Lloyd and no damage to Manhart. Mildred Christopherson’s 1954 Oldsmobile and Harold Balls’s 1942 Chevrolet collided after a red light incident, with $200 and $75 in damages respectively, and Christopherson charged with failure to yield.
The Golden Rod Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star met after a summer recess with Marjorie Hale as worthy patron and Earl Freeman as acting worthy patron. A special program followed the business session, featuring a ceremony dedicating six young children to Star principles. Joan Salser performed the welcome song as children were presented by their parents.
Cecil Alldaffer county agent spoke on rising 4H Club interest at the Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening. He introduced guests Russell Rindlisbaker Bancroft 4H Council member Norris Mickelson Lago variety club leader in 4H and Geniel Rindlisbaker Rindlisbaker’s daughter in her sixth year of sewing. Each guest gave a short talk on 4H experiences.
In Soda Springs Idaho on September 4 1956 a hall was beautifully decorated with autumn flowers and refreshments were served by hostesses Caroline Merriam and Marjorie Hale.
Mr and Mrs Ellis Watts and son Ronnie spent Labor Day weekend in Yellowstone Park with Mr and Mrs BJ Palmer of Ogden. Also present were Mr and Mrs Stoor and children of Wayan and Mrs Hulda Oberg. Mr and Mrs Lynn Kums and children and Mr and Mrs BR Arn es and children vacationed in Yellowstone Park last week.
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