Vancouver Beefeater Band to Perform in La Porte City
The 70 piece world renowned Vancouver Beefeater Band will arrive Saturday afternoon July 24 in La Porte City for a concert and depart 10 a.m. Sunday July 25. The group recently played the Minneapolis Aquatennial and has appeared at Pasadena Rose Parade Expo 67 and New York World's Fair. Arrangements are by Mrs. Jim Bagenstos and Mrs. Phil Smith.
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Progress Review delayed for holiday week
The Progress Review will be a day late the week of July 4 as the office closes Monday July 5 to allow staff to enjoy the holiday with their families.
Subscription Campaign Comes to End in La Porte City
Thank you La Porte Citians for the tremendous response to the current subscription drive. Renewals or new subs received before July 1 earn a free 8 by 10 color portrait valued at 16.95, taken July 6 at a temporary VFW Hall studio from 3 to 8 p.m. New rates are 4.50 within Iowa and 5.50 out of state.
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City Council Rules for Dead Tree Removal in City Areas
The City Council at the July meeting ordered Ladd Tree Service to remove all dead and dying elm trees on city property including streets alleys and public areas. Property owners who removed trees in the platted street or alley since January 1 1966 may be reimbursed based on the program’s average removal cost. claims due October 1 1971. Citizens may report private trees for removal and notices will go out for dead or diseased trees unless already arranged.
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Golf Tournament Planned Fourth of July Weekend
Weekend event outlines a July schedule with a Men's Match Play start on Saturday at 5:00 p.m. and final rounds Monday including a boys under 14 handicap, boys 15 plus handicap, and a ladies handicap, each with a $1 entry and trophies or club trophy implications.
Fireworks Display at Country Club on Fourth
Arnold Miller heads the $500 fireworks order for the Fourth of July display at the Golf Club in La Porte City Monday night. Ground features include two 50 foot waterfalls and American flag while aerials boast sky rockets and star bursts. Local groups and volunteers ensure safety with police and fire support. Lions Club prizes add community stake.
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Golf Club
Arnold
La Porte City
Dumont
Iowa
Kim Cutler
Ralph Dunkelberger
Lloyd Cutler
Bill Arenhoz
Russell Elliott
Dick Sides
Walt Wagmer
Roy Fritz
John Hager
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C.B.S. group
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Lion's Club
Support La Porte Parade Plans Being Made
Rudy Bader, parade chairman, reports plans are set for the Support La Porte parade on September 4 at 2 p.m. Invitations include Shriners units from several towns plus a Shrine float, Drum and Bugle Group, and marching band. Also entered are a calliope, a closed buggy, a covered wagon, and various chariots. A Children’s Parade is tentatively scheduled for September 6.
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Shriners
La Porte
Shriner
Oriental Band
Oelwein
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Rudy
Cedar Rapids
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Drum and Bugle Corp
Waterloo
Rev
Jordan
Curtis Stein
Gilmore City
Witmer
Vinton
Evansdale
Arnold
Honor America Day Weekend Refocus on Faith and Patriotism
The article argues July 4th weekend should center on the church's role in American heritage. It urges reverence for a Supreme Being as part of national development and notes America’s religious diversity. It suggests adjusting plans to attend church services and reflect on self sacrifice and patriotism.
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America
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Parade Float Construction Underway in La Porte City
Arnold Miller may be first to begin a parade float for September 4 during Support La Porte Days. Rudy Bader holds a catalog of floats and materials. Those interested in building a float may contact Bader. Nine floats planned for the September parade.
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Arnold Miller
La Porte City
Rudy
Co op Managers Attend Felco-Land O Lakes Conference
Mr and Mrs A S Moore representing La Porte City Co op Elevator attend the 20th annual Felco Land O Lakes Conference for cooperative supervisory employees at Lake Okoboji Iowa this week. The program informs cooperators on changes and trends in cooperative agriculture with guests from Iowa Minnesota Nebraska South Dakota North Dakota and Illinois. Prizes include a second prize $20 and prize ig $10 for top entries in the float firet category.
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A. S Moore
La Porte City
Iowa
Felco-Land O'Lakes
Lake Okoboji
Minnesota
Nebraska
South Dakota
North Dakota
Ilinois
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