V O D Speech Contest Underway For Local Students
Local high school students compete in the Veterans of Foreign Wars Voice of Democracy program. State winners earn a Washington tour and potential national honors with prize money totaling 22500. Local prizes range from 30 to 10 in merchandise gift certificates.
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V.F.W. Voice of Mene
Upkeen
Floyd Lingema
V.F.W. Pos
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Lang- Sian
Iissen
Cnadienltie Apie Ianie
Washington, D.C
Veterans of Foreign Wace
Verve of Democracy
America
Langston
Bancroft, Grace, and
Soda Springs
V.F.W. Post
Rak
Boty
Suber Ky Tho
Soda Springs Idaho Stake Conference Adopts Dual Sessions
The Soda Springs Idaho stake will hold its September conference in two sessions due to expected attendance. Ward members are assigned to 8 a.m. and 11 a.m. sessions on September 25 at the Stake Center, with Elder J Thomas Fyans present. A leadership meeting on September 24 includes stake and ward officials. The stake presidency will be reorganized following President Willis R. Burton’s move to Blackfoot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
Idaho
Soda Springs 3Rd Ward
Bancroft
Chesterfield
Grays Lake
Stake Center
J. Thomas Fyans
Stake
High Council
Willis R. Burton
Blackfoot
Breath of Life March Month In Idaho
Governor Evans proclaims Breath of Life March in Idaho urging residents to join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation to combat long lasting diseases harming children and to contribute. The proclamation marks September as the designated month to raise awareness and aid research efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idaho
John Evans
Grace School Board Discusses Potatoes and Plans
Board members Joe Swensen Tom Lloyd Glenn Turner Reed Christensen Dallas Murdoch and Supt Gene Millward discussed inservice day Sept 16 early dismissal for training at the junior high and high school and a project to dig a trench from the high school rear lot to Last Chance Canal. They also covered potato harvest timing and insurance costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace School Board
Joe F. Swensen
Tom Lloyd
Glenn Turner
Reed Christensen
Dallas Murdoch
Gene Millward
Last Chance Canal
Millward
Alseo
Sapp
Registrars Named for Bond Election Polling Places
Registrars listed for Monsanto Co pollution control revenue bonds vote on Oct 1. Registration ends Sept 30 with county clerk hours extended Oct 6. Officials include Nila Hogan Soda Springs No 1, Doris No 2, June Swain No 3, Andy Chatterton No 4, Abbie Sorensen Grace No 1, Ramona Barth Grace No 2, Carol Parker Bancroft, Donna Ingram Conda, Ruth Stoor Wayan, and Joyce Rainey Freedom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monsanto Co
Voanie G
Soda Springs
Nila Hogan
North
Doris
June Swain
East
Andy Chatterton
Argonne
Grace
Abbie Sorensen
East Let South
Ramona Barthrome
North Main
Bancroft
Carol Parker
East 3Rd South
Conda
Donna Ingram
Wayan
Ruth Stoor
Freedom
Joyce Rainey
North Gem FFA Homecoming Dinner Sept 29
North Gem FFA sponsors a homecoming dinner on September 29 in the high school cafeteria. The event offers an oven dinner with a choice of menu items for attendees and supporters in the local community.
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North Gem Ffa
Eer
Monsanto Pollution Control Financing Asked for in Election
Monsanto seeks voter approval for pollution control revenue bonds to fund upgrades at its Soda Springs Plant and other sites. The funding is tax free, bond expenses borne by Monsanto, not Caribou County taxpayers, with an election set for October 11, 1977.
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Monsanto
Monsanto Company
Soda Springs
Caribou County
Tion
Emergency Feed Program Affects Caribou County Farmers
Emergency Feed Program runs Aug 24 1977 to May 15 1978. Eligibility based on drought related loss. all forage and feed grain production counted to assess need. Applications at County Office. Also notes 1977 crop barley and oat loan rates increased to 1.62 per bushel for barley and 1.12 per bushel for oats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Francis Petersen
Petersen
Lions Seek Worthwhile Project for Soda Springs Club
The Soda Springs Lions Club seeks a worthwhile project. Submissions may be sent to Brent Ma Lion's Club President or Dowr Lion's Club Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soda Springs
Lion's Club
Brent Ma
Dowr
Annual Mining Assoc Meeting in Challis
The Central Idaho Mining Association will hold its annual meeting in Challis at the Legion Hall on September 24 at 2 p.m. Jim Nash of the Prospectors and Miners and a coordinating speaker from the Tri-County Cattlemen's Association will discuss road closures, with another speaker from the Wood Women Association addressing wilderness withdrawal areas. Each speech lasts about 30 minutes, followed by questions and answers.
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Central Idaho Mining Association
Challis
Legion Hall
Jim Nash
Prospectors and Miners
Tri- County
Cattlemen's Association
Wood Women Association
Lumber
Gov Evans backs automatic crash protection devices
Governor John Evans voiced support for an automatic crash protection system for auto occupants during demonstrations of an air bag equipped car and a passive safety belt system. He indicated there will be much discussion about the safety features and their adoption.
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John Evans
PTO Meeting Sets 1977-78 Goals and Projects
Close to 100 parents and teachers from District 150 attended Back-to-School night at the Jr High. PTO President Pat Keller opened with the 1977-78 board slate: Kathy Linh Irise Lott Marlene Rasmussen and Jackie Winward with Karen Sorenson as an excused member. Marlene Rasmussen outlined projects including J D Tags movie nights a talent show poster contest and a Read-a-thon to support schools. The group aims to fund education through volunteering and parental involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jr. High School
Pat Keller
PTO
Kathy Linh
Irise Lott
Marlene Rasmussen
Jackie Winward
Karen Sorenson
Mr. Hogan
Bruce Hogan
Lawrence Rigby
Soda Springs High School
Mary Woodson
Clas
Pocatello Doctor Named Top Family Physician of 1977
Dr. Sam J. W. Romeo of Pocatello named one of the nine Family Doctors of the Year 1977 by Good Housekeeping and the American Academy of Family Physicians. He practices in Southeast Idaho serving Lava Hot Springs Downey Soda Springs and Montpelier with the Southeast Idaho Family Medical and Educational Services. The feature notes his five years in Pocatello and lists other honorees from multiple states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam J.W. Romeo
Pocatello
Good Housekeeping
American Academy of Family Physicians
Romeo
Idaho
Lava Hot Springs
Downey
Soda Springs
Montpelier
AAFP
Carter
Boyer
Good Housekeeping Magazine
Sam
Idaho Drug Information Center
Chamber hears on Forest Service inventories and county EMTs
Susan Murphy from the Farm Bureau outlined Forest Service RARE II inventory plans that could affect 60 percent of Idaho land, framing areas as potential wilderness. County EMTs, 40 in all with 31 in Soda Springs, donate 62,000 hours yearly. training totals 70 hours for EMTs. Della Brown described fracture care during the Soda Springs Chamber meeting.
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Soda Springs Chamber of Commerce
Susan Murphy
Farm Bureau
Forest Service
Idaho
Soda Springs
Duane Beins
Della Brown
Caribou
Bevns
Bevis
Thatcher School Back To School Night Sept 13
Thatcher Elementary held its annual back to school night on September 13. Principal James Bingham welcomed parents and teachers and highlighted support from the Pro organization. PTO elected Ruth Tingey vice president and Tamara White secretary. Ann Randall and Gay Smith received awards. The first grade won a ten dollar classroom prize for most attendees.
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Thatcher Elementary
James Bingham
Pro
Draney
Thatcher
PTO
Judy Bitton
Ann Randall
Gay Smith
Ruth Tingey
Tamara White
Sandra Cleveland
Deadline Extended for Drought Loans in Idaho Counties
The Farmers Home Administration extends drought loan deadlines for Bear Lake and Caribou Counties Idaho due to a presidential amendment. Physical loss applications close November 1 1977 and production loss applications close June 1 1978. Information and applications available at 159 East 2nd South No 3 Soda Springs Idaho.
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Idaho
Bear Lake
Caribou
Farmera Home Administration
Farmers Home Administration
East 2Nd South No 3
Soda Springs
Governor Opens Payroll Bond Drive Emphasizing National Benefit
Governor John Evans launches a payroll savings bond campaign among state employees calling United States Savings Bonds an investment opportunity that benefits personal finances and the nation’s economic health at the kickoff event.
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United States
John Evans
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Gov. Evans
S.E. Idaho
Sam J W Romeo
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Savings Bond
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