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Newspaper
Caribou County Sun
Location
Soda Springs, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Sep 26, 1957
Page
1
The county hospital board approved rate increases with daily room charges rising to 13.00 and 13.50 dollars. Anesthesia and X ray costs are included, and supplies like gauze and cotton balls contributed to the jump. Longer staff hours were cited as a factor in the higher rates.
Governor Smylie and state leaders address cattlemen at the Idaho Café meeting in Soda Springs. Idaho’s assessed valuation up 17 percent since 1955, tax burden among western states’ lowest, with focus on land, resources, and a broad state-wide land endowment. Senator Dworshak says agriculture will be a key 88th Congress issue. officials tour Grays Lake area and discuss water rights near Blackfoot reservoir.
An article announces a new motel opening Saturday from noon with showings of completed units. Visitors are invited to tour decorated rooms, enjoy pie, and see amenities including gas heating, heating and air systems, plumbing, and carpeting. Local contractor Clarence Gunnell leads the project with support from Moes Black and Hoke Electric.
A fragment notes travel from Alpine on Tuesday to attend an MAE Camp. The terse item records a brief movement for educational or youth program purposes.
Station manager Paul Croney announced an open house at the Southeast ernna spowest radio studios in SEDA Springs. The new station broadcasts from 540 on the dial, offering music news and talk as it begins operations after starting broadcasts last Saturday.
Eveline Egli of Montpelier will open a beauty shop in downtown Prieta Springs at the Endera Hotel. She is a graduate of Idaho State College Beauty School, finishing her course in March 1957. Plans call for a late September to October opening.
Governor Robert E Smylie and state officials addressed the Kiwanis Club Tuesday evening in Idaho. They praised Southeastern Idaho growth and Carinna county development while touting state readiness for rapid growth and future leadership in Caribou. Russell Stoker reported progress on Kids Day plans and pancake supper results.
Grace physician Dr E E Herron refutes Asiatic flu claims stating students missing school had colds or strep throat. He notes no confirmed Asiatic flu cases in the county and urges parents to seek medical advice. Treated illnesses responded to antibiotics with students returning in two to three days.
North Gem won decisively over Fielding with a 39 to 19 score as Monte Charles left the game with a pulled ligament in the first quarter. North Gem’s reserves played most of the second half.
Visit notes describe Mr and Mrs Gene Whitman visiting Gen's parents Mr and Mrs E D Whitman in Seattle on home leave from Rabat Morocco where Gene serves with the U S Operations mission. They plan to return to Morocco in November after living four years in Jordan prior to last spring.
Seven new educators are added to the Soda Springs system this year. Grace Schenck becomes the new second grade teacher, and Kee Easy takes third grade duties. Wells and Volman join the high school staff, with Shirley Matthews teaching mathematics and Joyce Chapin working in both grade and high schools.
Jeannie Lallatin was named homecoming queen with attendants Sandra Reed and Yvonne Jones. Jeannie, a senior and student body secretary, joins Grace and Soda Springs Cardinals Friday for the game. Reed is a junior and cheerleader. Jones is a senior and pep club vice president. Mr and Mrs Hyrum Foster celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary Sunday October 6 at their Eight Mile home. friends invited to call after 2 PM and until 6 PM.
Hunters in the local area may take two deer and participate in a three day elk season from Oct 1 to 3. A single checking station will operate, and hunters must complete and mail the report card with the detached tag. Bags include one goose and five ducks in the specified boundary counties.
A sighting of the northern lights drew attention Sunday night as observers reported a spectacular sky display. Residents described shifting colors rippling across the heavens amid clear conditions.
Osribou county rancher A Stocking marks fifty years in cattle farming. Community members gather at the Stocking Ranch to honor his long service and local agricultural contributions.
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