19 Sep 1957
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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1957
Page
1
Station KBRV announces plans to start broadcasting this week with the debut program Holaho and Me Gallege and works referenced in the transmission notes. The entry emphasizes a local radio launch and the themed shows expected to draw listeners.
Land owners in the Soda Springs area restrict hunting with firearms due to central location and potential safety concerns. The area near the station will be protected as owners seek to preserve the region.
A wave of weekend crashes injures multiple people across the county. Twelve cars were involved in eight accidents with at least four hospitalized, and total property damage around 12 800 dollars. The Applewhite family from Tacoma were hospitalized after their car skidded into a barrow pit near Soda Springs. Sheriff Marriott investigated and aided transport. Additional injuries occurred Tuesday noon involving Delos Bennett of Preston and the Merrill brothers after a collision 22 miles northeast.
Lions club announces an annual birthday list sale to fund a community calendar. Each birthday listing costs 38 cents with a family maximum of 156 dollars. Proceeds support the club’s community projects at Man's Shop and other venues.
A notice offers a reward for information leading to the identification of a suspect described as a male with distinctive features. Call the reported tip line to share details and assist in the investigation.
Southeast Idaho group tour coverage highlights Soda Springs Bear Lake area and related sites. Readers gain a snapshot of local land interests and regional tour planning with mentions ofSites and organizations in a compact field report.
4 H club projects from Caribou county at the Eastern Idaho State fair yielded 58 first place, 32 second place and 3 third place ribbons. The home economics judging team placed first in district judging. members are Karen Lau Soda Springs Joy Hunter Elaine Hunter Bancroft. The boys livestock team took third in district stock judging and will receive 50 dollars from Idaho First Security bank to help cover regional contest travel.
Hazel Ozburn was chosen as Caribou BPW Woman of the Week for her service to the community church and family. She leads LDS Relief Society and serves as Daughters of Utah Pioneers president and American War Mothers secretary, with ongoing civic roles.
Kiwanis sponsors pancake supper at the City Square tennis courts to raise funds for local youth programs. The event runs 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. with Gate fee 1.00 for adults and 0.50 for children. Proceeds go to annual youth activities in Soda Springs and area. Ground Observer Corp memory noted. long distance calls may slow due to 43 state strike of telephone installers.
Reported accidents across Caribou County include a two car collision near Soda Springs injuring Emory Washburn and a separate rollover on Government Dam Road harming Gerald Heelan and Mary Heelan. Sheriff Marriott filed charges against Joseph Merrill for failure to yield. Additional injuries occurred in a Lago road crash near Grace and another on Highway 30.
Homecoming festivities center on Friday evening 8:00 p m at Soda Springs with Grace visiting. A queen will be crowned at halftime as floats from each class parade the field. The court and attendants are to be elected by the student body and the after game dance will follow in the gym.
The governor and accompanying group will be honored at a dinner on September 24 at 7:00 p.m. hosted by the Stock Growers Association at the Idaho Cafe. They will stay overnight, with events continuing on September 25.
Dave Grimm was appointed chairman of Bancroft’s gas committee as natural gas arrives in the community. Mayor Argil Davids and others praised the development, noting Grimm as the first resident to have natural gas service at home and predicting growth for Caribou and the region with Intermountain Gas Company.
Russell Stoker, Caribou County chairman, announces the fourth annual Kids Day in Soda Springs sponsored by the Kiwanis club. Last year drew over 600 children and this year aims higher. Two prize skits set for 2:45 p.m.. prizes for all attendees.
The report notes Asiatic Flo Serum availability with more shipments of teserut anticipated soon. No further details given about origin or quantities.
Attractive dancers Lois Lakey JoLene Maughan and Pat Keller will appear in the Bobi-Lee Studio revue Sleeping Beauty Ballet. The show opens next week with performances at the county high school gym on Thursday September 26 and Friday September 27, with Grace grade school lingering in the street details.
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