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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1969
Page
1
Courity Assessor Bud announces Idaho begins selling 1970 71 vehicle stickers with a staggered expiration for cars and pickups based on license plate endings. Reg dates run from late 1970 through mid 1971 with pro rated fees and new validation costs for model years 1968 and newer.
Homecoming events begin with freshman initiation and dress days. A snake dance and Homecoming Queen announcement follow at 7:00 and 7:30 p.m. Friday features a powder puff game, a parade, and a football clash between Soda Springs Cardinals and Preston Indians at City Park Field.
The Union Pacific Centennial Train will stop in Pocatello on Sept 22 23 and in Montpelier on Sept 24. The Montpelier visit runs 830 am to 8 pm with public viewing invited. The exhibit features 19 display cars two Promontory era steam engine replicas loaned by Paramount Pictures and restored by UP crews plus a theater car showing Tracks of the Iron Horse.
After October 1, 1969, or in November or December 1969 you may register. Your 1969 registration remains valid until midnight December 31. Present your 1969 registration when applying for new registration.
State fire crews battled multiple fires in Soda Springs area near the Monsanto plant. District forester Richard Reid says the fires were likely set on weekend evenings. The largest blaze covered about 80 acres and was tamed using rented bulldozers and state pumper trucks. Lowell Spickelmire investigates for culprits. A prior Soda Creek fire begun Aug 30 burned 700 acres before containment. Fire bosses report extreme burning conditions and ongoing relief in sight.
Vance Wakley son of Mr and Mrs Reed Wakley departed Tuesday for San Diego California after a ten day leave with his parents. Upon arrival back in San Diego Vance will begin schooling in communication and computer studies.
Crews burn off surplus asphalt on US 30 between Bancroft and the McCammon Interstate to roughen the surface and improve traction in wet conditions. Highway Engineer Orin Grunerud says slick surfaces with rain cause hydroplaning, reducing tire grip. Crews plan to cover the entire Bancroft to junction section.
Governor Samuelson answered a question from a Soda Springs stop about phosphate mining royalties. He reported that 52.4 percent goes to the federal Reclamation Fund, 10 percent to the Federal General Fund, and 37.0 percent returned to Idaho. State treasurer receives funds via the Interior Department and deposits into Public School Fund No. 272.
Evan Kackley of Wayan, an acknowledged Idaho water expert, will address the Sods Springs Chamber of Commerce Thursday noon at the Trash Cafe. Attendees invited. Judy Reese departed Montpelier by streamliner Monday Sept 8 for Baton Rouge to attend Louisiana State University.
Preseason schedule lists games at Preston Malad and Grace with intra squad and junior varsity events. Friday September 19 features West Side at North Gem and Malad at Grace. other dates include September 18 and 22 with Malad home and intramural play.
The Caribou County Community Concert group meets Monday September 22 at Cedar View for planning the season. Dinner at 7 PM for association workers. reservations needed. Membership week runs Sept 22 to Sept 28 with renewals and new signups. KBRY Radio serves as membership office. The Sept 27 board meeting at Soda Springs High School selects programs. The Revelers, a famed male quartet, are engaged for later in the season. Mrs Erma Davis will assist during the drive.
Johnny Horizon leads a nationwide anti litter campaign as posters are placed on 87 000 postal trucks. Secretary Walter J Hickel and Postmaster General Winton M Blount launch the effort in Washington DC describing litter as a national eyesore on public land administered by the Bureau of Land Management.
The Ladies' Golf Assn. will move its annual style show to spring after a Tuesday statement by chairman Mrs. Gerry Bjork. The change follows increased interest in a spring event, with the show now planned for April after last year's trial fall timing.
City officials plan higher water rates to fund operations. Public hearing at Grace City Office invites residents to attend and weigh in on the proposal.
The Soda Springs Volunteer Fire Dept answered two calls last week. Friday at 5 p.m. they fought a kitchen fire at the old Lallatin home on U.S. 30 caused by an electric range, with extensive stove damage to occupants Mr. and Mrs. Lymn Wood. Sunday at 7:30 p.m. they responded to Philips Service Station on US 30N where a Stor schein Ranch truck loaded with sheep caught fire from a gas line ignition. motor damaged but fire confined to the engine.
Mr and Mrs Boyd Mason and family traveled to Tremonton Utah for a birthday celebration honoring Lillian Mason as she turned 75. All of Mrs Mason’s children attended except one son along with nineteen grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A park picnic luncheon followed at Tremonton Park.
The Johnny Horizon drive began in June 1968 under the Bureau of Land Management to mobilize citizens for a cleaner America. Since launch, individuals and groups nationwide have supported cleanup efforts removing tens of thousands of tons of trash from the landscape while noting cleanup costs reach about 500 million dollars annually.
Filings are open for mayor and council seats in Grace Ban croft and Soda Springs with petitions due by Oct 6 at 5 pm. Elections on Nov 4 will choose mayors and council members in each city. Voter re registration required for moves or long absence.
The Idaho Highway Dept plans a Soda Springs overpass for the Union Pacific line as part of a five year program. Dist. Highway Engineer Orin Grunerud disclosed the idea after a September blockage left all city crossings impassable for about 20 minutes. The proposal originated with Soda Springs city officials and the local chamber of commerce.
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