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Newspaper

Progress Review

Location

La Porte City, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1972

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Puppet Show Promotes Dental Health At Grade School

In 1969 Waterloo District Dental Auxiliary pursued a visual puppet show to teach pre school and elementary children about nutrition and dental hygiene. The play, scripted by Mrs James Carroll and illustrated by Kathy Carroll, features colorfully dressed puppets and a plot about the Tooth Fairy Kingdom.

Waterloo James Carroll Kathy Carroll Tooth Fairy Royal Treasury Charlotte Lawton University of Northern Iowa drama club Northern University High School David Wood Sir Brush Gavin Maurer Molar Tenny Larson Smile Alan Jessen Cindy Thompson Lisa Doug Wood Price Lab School Tom

Support La Porte Elects Officers

Fourteen people attended the Support La Porte meeting at the NFO office on February 7. Ralph Brown was elected president, Sonia Johannsen secretary, Jerry Weatherly vice president, Tom Mc Dermott treasurer, Ned Bader and Robert Cizek as board members. Certificates with $25 or more may be redeemed before the March 20 board meeting at 7 30 to discuss new city improvement projects.

Support La Porte NFO Glen Bader Ralph Brown Sonia Johannsen Jerry Weatherly Tom McDermott Ned Bader Robert Cizek La Porte

Dr Kenneth Ross Joins LPC Veterinary Clinic

Dr Kenneth Ross arrived in La Porte City on Tuesday February 15 to begin work with La Porte City Veterinary Clinic. A Kansas native and 1962 Kansas State College graduate, he served two years in the military and has practiced in Winfield Iowa. His family will join him as soon as possible.

Kenneth Ross La Porte City

School Board to Meet in Regular Session

The Board of Directors of the La Porte City Community Schools will meet in regular session February 22 at 7 30 p m in the superintendent s office.

La Porte City Community Schools

Wartburg Choral Clinic invites ten high school choirs Feb 19

Ten high school choirs from Sun Prairie Clear Lake St Ansgar Independence Lincoln Stanwood Wellman Boone Riverside La Porte City join Wartburg College for a full day of massed chorus rehearsals and sectional instruction led by Wartburg faculty. James Fudge Grinnell College guest directs a 4 p.m. public concert in Knights Gym featuring a program of pieces from each choir and the Wartburg Choir.

Wartburg College Sun Prairie Wis Robert Benson Clear Lake Jerry Winter West Delaware Manchester Sam Logsdon St. Ansgar John Sether Independence Loretta Graetz Lincoln Stanwood Linda Campbell Mid- Prairie of Wellman Joel Hardyk Boone Mahlon Smith Highland Community of Riverside L.H. Trotter La Porte city Cheryl Collins clnician Knights Gym James Fudge Grinnell College Wartburg James Fritschel Wartburg music Birl Music department

Community Lenten Services Schedule Across Four Weeks

Lenten services will meet at 7 30 p m on four Thursday evenings before Holy Week beginning March 2 at Trinity Wesleyan Church March 9 at St Paul s United Methodist Church March 6 at First United Presbyterian Church and concluding March 23 at American Lutheran Church The Lent period recalls Jesus 40 days in the desert and invites penitence and preparation for Easter with devotional focus on the life and death of Christ.

Trinity Wesleyan Church St. Paul's Jesus our

First Quarter Retail Sales Tax Report Released

La Porte City and most Black Hawk County municipalities reported lower gross sales in the first quarter of 1971. Figures from the tax data show declines across several outlets and reflect broader economic trends in the region.

La Porte City Black Hawk County Iowa Waterloo Cedar Falls Evansdale Elk Run Hts Hudson Dunkerton Gilbertville Hudson H

Legion Establishes Fund for Ed Wellner

U S S San Diego Post 207 American Legion sponsors an Ed Wellner Fund. Donations may be deposited in the Legion Wellner Savings account at La Porte City State Bank. Wellner was seriously injured in a snowmobile crash February 9 on Hiway 218 and remains in serious condition at Veterans Hospital Iowa City.

U.S.S. San Diego Post American Legion Ed Wellner La Porte City State Bank Legion Wellner Savings account Wellner Hiway Veteran's Hospital Iowa City

La Porte City High to stage You're A Good Man Charlie Brown

The La Porte City High School vocal department presents You're A Good Man Charlie Brown on Tuesday March 7 at 7 30 p m. Cast includes Mike Case as Charlie Brown Ruth Harkness as Lucy Linda Pyle as Patty Tim Spence as Linus Chuck Engelkes as Schroeder and Jackie Sides as Snoopy. Directed by Mrs Chery Collins with Kathy Edsill as accompanist.

La Porte City High School Charlie Brown Mike Case Lucy Ruth Harkness Patty Linda Pyle Linus Tim Spence Shrouder Chuck Engelkes Snoopy Jackie Sides Chery Collins Kathy Edsill

Golf Club Seeks New Members La Porte City invites joiners

La Porte City area residents may contact the membership committee including Mr and Mrs Ralph Peters Mr and Mrs Art McIntosh Mr and Mrs Gary Wilt Mr and Mrs Jim Robb Mr and Mrs Glen Allfillisch Mr and Mrs Ralph Dunkelberger Mr and Mrs Don Mitchell Mr and Mrs Herb Bagenstos or Mr and Mrs Tom McDermott for membership. The club calendar for 1972 features activities for all ages and interests.

La Porte City

National FFA Week Celebrations Across Iowa

National FFA Week runs February 19 to 26 with 430 000 members nationwide and 227 Iowa chapters planning activities under the theme Youth with a Purpose. La Porte City chapter displays in Dr McIntoshes window and broadcasts on KOUR Oelwein while several members prepare for contests at Jesup on February 26. Washingtons birthday is observed as part of the week honoring his farming leadership with the FFA. The FFA founded in 1928 fosters leadership, cooperation and citizenship among high school vocational agriculture students and supports recognition through its foundation awards program.

La Porte City Future Farmers of America Alvin Bauer McIntoshes KOUR Oelwein Jesup George Washington Washington FFA FFA Foundation

Cubs and Webelos Banquet Plans Set for February 29

Cub Scout Pack 80 members met at Ron Crooks home to finalize the 2nd Annual Blue and Gold Banquet on February 29 in the elementary school gym for all Cub and Webelos Scouts and their parents. Levi Berbeck, a Holland exchange student, will speak as guest. A carnival is planned for April and candy sale support is acknowledged.

Cub Scout Ron Crooks Levi Berbeck Holland Cedar Falls

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