22 Jun 1977
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Newspaper
Progress Review
Location
La Porte City, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1977
Page
1
The Jaycees urge town and country residents to join a coordinated effort for Farmers Merchants Days on August 23 to 26. They seek help from local clubs organizations and individuals to plan and contribute a special event each to ensure a successful weekend.
Town talks of an arts and crafts show for locals to display and sell wares. A Farmers Merchants Days opportunity, a Benton County Parkettes display, and a new market section for home sewers are floated. The LPC Federated Women's Club plans its second Tour of Homes for Sunday, August 28, hoping for another successful event.
Help-Out idea drive invites participation from readers to propose new community events such as a talent show, chautauqua, 4-H demonstrations, photography contest, flea market, Afghan show or heirloom display. Submit ideas on the page and contact Art Timson or Cliff McFarland for details and guidance.
City Council action at the June 13 meeting sets sealed bids through 5 p.m. July 22 for three wooden school buildings on the old Junior High property. An oral auction will follow on July 23 at 12 Noon. Two buildings go to the FFA Museum for relocation to Chestnut and First Street. One will be restored as an old fashioned school house while another is considered for restoration as a general store.
At the June 8 regular meeting of American Legion Past 207 La Porte City Robert E Wilson was elected Commander for the 1978 Legion year. He and his wife Arlene and daughter Mary live at 990 3rd Street. Wilson served in the Army from July 19 1944 to June 19 1946 and was a Staff Sergeant. He fought in Germany after WWII and his son Jeffrey died in Viet Nam on March 6 1970 while serving with Marine Air Force Helicopter Division. Todd served with Marine stateside. Wilson works in the service department at John Deere Waterloo Tractor Works and has been in the Legion since return from service. He belongs to Martin Lodge No 624 AF&AM Waterloo and BPO Elks Lodge No 290 Waterloo. Other officers elected include Lee Reinhardt Adjutant Father Mullen and John Miller Chaplains Historian Leo Steffen Trustees Donald Johannsen Loren Smith James Johannsen Set at Arms Robert Hicks John Hunter Finance Officer Ronald Smith Vice Commander of Membership Lloyd Cutler Vice Commander of Activities Don Anton 1st Vice Commander Daryl Brennaman Service Officer William Wagner and Vice Commander of Public Relations Robert Wagner. Installation will be by 3rd District Commander Robert Kehe on July 13 and duties begin after the Iowa Department Convention in Des Moines July 14 through 16.
The La Porte City Jaycees sponsor a junior rodeo at Jaycee Park this weekend with events for ages 7 to 17. Entry is 3 dollars per event, trophies awarded in all events, and a wild cow race listed as a special event. Entries close Wednesday at 10 p.m. and start at 1 p.m. daily.
Lions Club officers for the LPC Lions Club were installed by Jim Glaza past district governor. New roles include Ken Ross as past president Eldon Pyle president Steve Harding first vice president Carl Dahl second vice president Harold Wingert ard vice-president Wilbur Engelkes secretary Leonard Grote treasurer Dave Ehlers liontamer Dave Moore tail twister Bob Wagner assistant tail twister and Dean Arbuckle Delbert Gray as board members. Dennis Huisman spoke on Eye Enucleation and Arlene Lane discussed her cornea transplant from last November.
Kyle Jennson will serve as president of the La Porte City Jaycee-ettes for the 1977 78 club year. Other newly elected officers include Teri Williams vice president Ann Williams secretary treasurer Lorraine McFarland state director and Loretta Sheffler Chapter Director. The group sponsors the Globe Players appearance on July 4 at 10 60 a.m. at the pool grounds with rain plan to use the shelter house at City Park.
La Porte City Jaycees announce Farmers Merchant Days for August 26 to 28 with most activities on Main Street. Organizations may set up booths Friday evening and must remove by noon August 28. forms due July 15 to reserve street space. Contact Cliff McFarland or Art Timson for details. mail forms to LPC Jaycees Box 83.
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