UNI Professor To Address 74 Graduating Seniors May 23
Howard Knutson Dean of the College of Education at the University of Northern Town will deliver the commencement address at La Porte City High School Tuesday May 23 at 8 00 p m He has served education in Town for 35 years as a teacher principal and superintendent and currently directs summer school The 33rd annual commencement features processional pomp and circumstance with Bruce Kline and Rev Phillip Baker among participants and Handel selections. The event marks the graduating class and honors seniors with a program led by local clergy and expected attendance of a large audience.
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Howard Knutson
College of Education
University of Northern Town
La Porte City
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Dr. Knutson
Whalen
Minnesota
Lanesboro High School
Luther College
Decorah
Iowa
University of Wyoming
Laramie
LA PORTE CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Elgar
Bruce Ktine
C. Wayne Silkwood
Man
His World
There’s No Business Like Show Business Swing Show Tonight
The Final Stages of There’s No Business Like Show Business plan a Wednesday May 17 swing show at 7 30 p m in the High School Gym featuring Vaudeville Broadway movies and other show numbers plus novelty acts. The annual spring art show by the art department complements the evening. Presented by Mixed Chorus Hughes Howard Knutson Dean of the College of Education University of Northern Iowa Cedar Falls Iowa and the Senior Class Girls Sextet tere London M Gene Lust principal. The programme includes recessional Largo Handel.
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Howard Knutson
College of Education
University of Northern Iowa
Cedar Falls
Iowa
VFW Sponsors Light A Bike Campaign in La Porte City
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in La Porte City sponsors a Light A Bike campaign on Saturday May 20 at local school buildings. Hours are 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. for children to bring bikes for lighting and safety checks.
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VFW
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post
La Porte City
Creek Bank Steps Completed By Vo-Ag Senior Boys
Work on the Big Creek bank steps is finished. Vo-Ag senior boys designed planned and placed the structure after spending about five to seven hours building it. Railroad ties supplied by Keith Kullmer and Carroll Spence supported the project.
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Big Creek
Vo-Ag
Keith Kullmer
Mr. Carroll Spence
Junior High Students To Cleanup Roadways
La Porte City Junior High Student Council and Science Club sponsor a road clean up in and around La Porte City on Friday May 19 at 4 00 PM. Last year the effort yielded 11 truckloads of trash and a picnic at McFarland Park is planned afterward. Volunteers or donations for food should contact the Junior High Office at 3422378.
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La Porte City
Art Lessons To Be Offered By La Porte City League
La Porte City Art Students League offers a four week session for kindergarten through high school students from June 5 to June 26 on Mondays at 7 pm. Interested individuals should contact Mrs Art Finke or Mrs Mayme Gull for details.
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La Porte City Art Students League
Art Finke
Mayme Gull
FFA Bake Sale To Support Spring Swing Show
La Porte City FFA Chapter sponsors a bake sale at the high school during the Spring Swing Show on Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Proceeds aid chapter expenses including state and national conventions, banquet, and an educational trip planned for May 27 to June 2.
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La Porte City
FFA
FFA Soil Judging Team Places 3rd At Vinton Invitational
The La Porte City FFA Soil Judging Team of Alvin Bauer Ed Williams Gary Lentzkow and Lonnie Phillips placed third in the Vinton Invitational soil judging contest on Thursday May 1. Seven teams and 69 individuals competed. Others from the local chapter included LeeRoy Howard George Welch and advisor Ron Borton.
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La Porte City
Alvin Bauer
Ed Williams
Gary Lentzkow
Lonnie Phillips
Vinton
LeeRoy Howard
George Welch
Ron Borton
City Reimburses Residents for Dead Elm Tree Removals
La Porte City Council voted to reimburse residents within the last five years for removing dead elm trees from city property. Eligible expenses up to 355 dollars will be covered. checks available at the Mayor's office. Sanitation pickup starts May 22 at 7 a.m. Residents should place refuse at curb by then.
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La Porte
Johannsen
Two Webelos Enter Boy Scouts In Candlelight Ceremony
On Monday evening May Bth five La Porte City Webelo Scouts were accepted into the Boy Scouts of America in a candle light ceremony at the Junior High Gym. Wayne Lawnson the new Scout Master aims to boost enthusiasm for the rite. The two new scouts are sons of the Wagner and Harp families.
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La Porte City
Boy Scouts of America
Wayne Lawnson
Chestnut St
Robert Wagner
Duane Harp
Jr High Chorus Spring Concert May 22 at 7 30 PM
The Jr High Chorus presents its spring concert Monday May 22 at 7 30 p m in the high school venue. The program features light numbers standard pieces and includes small groups and soloists with some guitar accompaniment. Come enjoy an evening of music with us.
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Jr. High
Mt Auburn Selects Boys State Candidates
Mt Auburn selects candidates for Boys State with 16 year old Steve Bauer, son of Mrs. Lucille Bauer and the late Walter Bauer of Brandon. Sponsored by the Cedar Mt Auburn Volunteer Fire Department to attend.
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Mt. Auburn
Steve Bauer
Lucille Bauer
McLaughlin Bauer
Walter Bauer
Brandon
Cedar-Mt. Auburn Volunteer Fire Department
Teresa Gonzalez to Speak at High School Meeting
Teresa Gonzalez of Bogota Colombia, our foreign exchange student, will speak in the High School Lunch Room on Wednesday evening May 24 at 7:30 p.m. This is the final Parent Advisory meeting of the school year. Please attend.
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Teresa Gonzalez
Bogota
Colombia
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