Camas County History and Settlements on the Prairie
Camas County formed in 1957 with Fairfield as the seat, carved from Blaine Logan and Alta. The Camas Prairie hosted Bannock Shoshone camps before 1877, with camas teetseng roots and game. Early settlers, trails, railroads, and irrigation projects shaped towns like Corral Chinton Soldier Manard Carrietown. mining booms and a 1911 Oregon Short Line branch boosted growth. The county sits above 5000 feet, covering 1029 square miles, with half forested and a flat valley spanning 158000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saleat
Winget Fie Amalles
Fairfield
Blaine
Logan
Alta
Alturas
Camas Prairie
Sawtooth
Smokey Mountains
Tropps
Bonneville
Wood River
Tim Goodall
Snake
Snake River
Dempsey
Chimney Creek
Bauscher
Boise
Charlie Babington
Corral
Chinton
Jerry Peck
Peck
Willow Creek
Soldier
Jimmie Peck
Jerry
United States
Fort Boise
Prairie
Twin Lakes
Manard
Thei
R Dam
Bir Grove
Bliss and
Gooding
Fir Grove
Hill City
Hailey
Campbell
Soldier Creek
Carrietown
Camas County
Bancroft Ward Harvest Supper Acknowledges Help
Raoul Wistisen reports a successful Bancroft Ward Harvest Supper held Saturday in the Recreation Hall with Dennis Moser as MC. The program included a harmonica medley, violin duet, a monologue, a skit, and a silhouette doll dance. Ward activity notes mention Tuesday socials and a plan to hold weekly events in two wards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raoul Wistisen
Bancroft Ward
Recreation Hall
Dennis Moser
M. C
Henrietta Hogan
Annie Call
Ona McLain
Lillis Lloyd
Randy Ruger
Ferribee Butterfield
Shanna
Wistisen
Bancroft
Chesterfield
Marjorie Holbrook
Agatha Hatch
del Argyle
Brent Maughan
Pamela
Afton
Wyoming
Rick
Eco
Gulf States
Evan Arpiovnes Lettie Seder
DUP Begins Meetings at Camp Alice Aston and Camp Louie Call
The Daughters of the Utah Pioneers plan to begin meetings on Friday September 23 with Camp Alice Aston meeting at Dora Argyle’s home and Camp Louie Call meeting at Mary Ann Jenkins’s home All members are urged to attend Fannie Higginson and her son Mark of Boise were Sunday dinner guests at Christine and Leonard Hatch's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Aston
Louie Call
The
Daughters of the Utah ! Pioneers
Dora Argyle
Mary Ann Jenkins
Fannie Higginson
Mark
Boise
Christine
Leonard Hatch
Local FFA Chapter Officers Named for North Gem School
De Los Perkins was chosen Reporter and Leon Rindlisbaker Treasurer to fill vacancies in the local FFA Chapter at North Gem School. Officers for the season include Elden Smith President Earl Higginson Vice President L D Smilene and Lynn Hatch Sentinel. The group plans Homecoming Barbecue on September 28 and Harvest Ball on November 21. Seven boys worked on a Saturday project and seek group labor during Teacher's Convention October 3 4 and 5 to help cover chapter expenses. Ken Crump advisor attended the State Fair in Blackfoot to assist with booths. The FFA group plans to attend the Fair Friday. Local social notices follow with multiple visits and family events surrounding the Gratzer, Jenkins, Bolton, and Millward households and friends in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Los Perkins
Leon Rindlisbaker
FFA
North Gem School
Elden Smith
Earl Higginson
L.D. Smilene
Lynn Hatch
Sentinel
Ken Crump
Schedal
Blackfoot
Bishop
Walter Bowman
Dietrich
Max
Lyda Gratzer
Fight Mile
Henry Frey
Bill Robinson
Pocatello
Wayne
Vera Bower
Lava Hot Springs
Hermose Crump
Herman Hatch
Brigham City
Horace Jenkins
Nampa
Mia
Alton Jenkins
Bill Hibbard
Lorna Bolton
Twin Falls
Glade Millward
Faye Ann
Bancroft
Ray Robinson
Dennis
On Falls
Horace
Ohey
Rela
Conda
Jenkins
Dick and
Gladys Nelgon
Birthday cake honors Ella Grimm in Nampa family note
Mona Collins and family of Nampa join Mary Edna Walford to celebrate Ella Grimm's anniversary with birthday cake and ice cream. Mr and Mrs Carl Kessler visit Lava Hot Springs with Bill Vaughan and daughter Mary as the Kesslers report their new granddaughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enema
Mona Collins
Amily
Nampa
Mary Edna
Walford
Ella Grimm
Carl Kessler
Lava Hot Springs
Bill Vaughan
Mary
Grand Daugh
Bridget Mae Kessler’s Birth Noted in Idaho Family Circle
Bridget Mae, first child of Mr. and Mrs. Buck Kessler of Riggins Idaho, is mentioned in family notes. Weekend guests Mr. and Mrs Earl Hansen of Bountiful joined daughter and son in law Mrs. William Hatchem for a visit home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Set
Bridget Mae
Buck Kessler
Riggins
Idaho
Earl Hansen
Bountiful
William Hatchem Aie
Birthday Party for Barbera Bateh at Butterfield Home
A 16th birthday celebration for Barbera Bateh was held at Donna Butterfield’s home with games and dancing. A chili supper was served to the guest of honor and attendees including Betty Lou Brangham Carol Sharp ton Pat Scott Kent Yost and Lynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbera Bateh
Donna Butterfield
Betty Lou Brangham
Carol Sharpton
Pat Scott
Kent Yost
Lynn
Community church and civic group listings in Soda Springs
A dense notice list details Presbyterian Saint Marys Catholic L D S wards Caribou County commissions city and village boards various local clubs churches and civic organizations meeting times officers and meeting days in Soda Springs including church services mass times ward leadership and community groups to aid residents in locating local governance and religious activities.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norma Easter Reedy
Mildred Robinson
Del
Doyle Argyle
Dora
Brent
Arlene Maughan
Salt Lake City
Hercules Powder Company
Guy Maughan
Dup
Thun
Caribou County
Idaho Cafe
Trail Coffee Shop
Department Stores
City Club Shoes
Justin Boots
Pendleton Line
Presbyterian Church
Soda Springs
Lincoln Anderson
Jr. High
Sr. High
Unite
Presbyterian Women's Circle
Saint Mary's Catholic Church
Springs
Francis E. DeNardis
Saint Mary's Altar Society
Kent Wokersten
Legion of Mary
Tim Daly
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine
Soda Springs L. D. S. First Ward
Edwin B. Smith
Albert Christman
Robert Herd
Prisethood
M.la
Relief Society
Soda Springs L. D
Roland Allen
Marion Clark
George Atwood
Soda Springs L. D. S
Third Ward
Halden Gunnell
Vernal Hopkins
Dallas Papa
Jelesthood
Edwin M. Smith
Ae Aller Mg
Luce
Allen Tige Ayor Della Britenbeker
Village Board OF Grace
Herold Lowe
Heber Smith
Aleags
Arcroat
C Davids Gerk
Arilla
Hoseiran Suny M. Smith
Eets
Court House
J. F. Woodall
Prings
Portland Rose
Portland
GRACE
Poin
Preston Star
Utah
Nevada
California
Pana
Bear Lake
Race
Croft
Chamber OF Commerce
Orville Burt
Eon Sraines
Jaxine Lewis
Noble Grand Soda Springs
LU Fytha Ellis
OTA
Selta Kappa Gamma
Sorori
Aida Oakey
Caribou Chapter
American War Mothers
City
Carthou Comiig
Me Sone
Olympia
Caribou
Stanley H. Hull
Wyss Dairy
Green-Spot
Rocky Mountain
Ceribou
Allen
Whitman Matthews
Rel Phone
Sarai
Fred Lahman
le Incinirators
Caan
J. C. Penney Co
Draparies
Walt
Atlas Tires
Bear Lake Stage Depot
Glenn & Don’s
Phillips
Phillips AllSessen Gesoline
Glenn
Don Andersen
Keller Oil Co
Phillips Gas and Oils
Soda Springs, Ida
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