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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1955
Page
4
Local Idaho item dated September 8 1955 updates Soda Springs happenings with brief notes on community affairs and upcoming events.
Caribou County Idaho board meets. Grace Grace Free Library District approved by 184 yes and 96 no votes at Grace election. Territory described from sec 6 to sec 36 across townships 9S to 11S, range 40E to 42E, extending to Wasatch top and Bear River.
Peggy Wolford of Bancroft celebrated her 16th birthday with a surprise party at the home of Mr and Mrs Luther Davis. Hostesses were Mauretta Davis and Nona Wolford. Guests included Joan Tolman Ruth Barfuss Barbara Eliason Linda Sanders Nadene Jenkins Karen Peterson and Mary Sue Hatch. The afternoon featured bingo and a cake by Mrs David W Grimm. A brief local notice follows about library trustees and a 1956 election schedule.
Mrs Bill Corbett and Mrs Frank Lallatin hosted a bridge luncheon at the Corbett home Thursday evening. Four tables played with high scorers winning prizes: Mrs Don Shufeldt Mrs Don Salser Mrs Darrell Lallatin and Mrs Jack Garvin. Travel prize went to Mrs Ralph Marriott and bingo to Mrs Allen Tigert. Guests included the Mesdames Russell Tigert Burke Horsley Norman Bjorkman Vernon Balls Walter Blackburn Fred Larsen Jr West Evans E W Largilliere Glen Eck and Miss Mary Jane Gurvin.
Dr. H. H. Scarborough, renowned eye specialist, will be at the Enders Hotel on Thursday September 22 to examine eyes and fit glasses. His experience handles hard to fit refraction cases and offers expert service.
The Presbyterian Adult Sunday school class will hold a monthly business meeting at Mrs. Frank Hale’s Grace home Thursday at 7 30 pm. Doran Gillette presides. Members should attend and bring visitors. Fred West teaches the Hebrew nations study. classes meet Sundays at 9 45 am at the church.
A Bancroft discipline meeting for Primary parents drew a small crowd Monday but attendees found it worthwhile. Speakers included Bishop Joseph G. Eliason and Mrs. Melba Digert with councilors Esther Bevins and Golda Giles. A skit and film "The Happy Town" followed the program.
The Soda Springs Latter-day Saint First Ward Relief Society announces a work meeting on Tuesday September 13 at 1 pm. Members will bead necklaces and chenille dolls, crochet items will be shown, a quilt frame will be set up, and babysitting will be provided by Mrs. Elmer Hulse.
Charter Members held a gathering at Mrs Milton Horsley’s home last Friday afternoon. Prizes went to Mrs Lionel Richards for high score and to Mrs Alton Maughan for second. Mrs Anna Bard will host the club tomorrow afternoon at her home.
The Lipkers announce the arrival of a grandson born Sept 6 weighing seven pounds eleven ounces. The baby’s mother is Grace Wilson Lipker, formerly Grace Wilson. The call came to Elmer and Mrs Wilson from their son in law and daughter in Cleveland Ohio Tuesday evening.
Central and Logan residents attended birthday dinners and family reunions across the region. Guests included the Christensen, Christenson, and Hansen families, with visits to Wellsville, Lago, Preston, Bancroft, and Grace. Labor Day gatherings featured extended kin, while school moves brought new pupils from Central to Grace and Bancroft.
Families from Thatcher Cald well Montpelier and Salt Lake City hosted or visited relatives in the past week. Travelers headed to Los Angeles to visit daughters while others took trips to Sun Valley Wendell and Twin Falls.
The Rebekah lodge holds its opening meeting of the season with a pot luck supper at the IOOF hall Tuesday evening September 13 at 7 20. Members are invited to attend this opening social.
Mr and Mrs Ray Robison of Bancroft express appreciation for neighbors friends and the Bancroft Fire Department who rallied and extinguished a fire unleashed by their combined brain caught fire Thursday.
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