Fire Destroys Leonard Clark Farm Buildings and Equipment
Firefighters battled a blaze at the Leonard Clark farm in La Porte City from about 2 to 4 am destroying a large barn filled with hay straw and beans a second barn a hog house a grain shed a cob house and a 1968 John Deere tractor and planter also melting a nearby light pole and gas pump. Clark said livestock were saved and the cause and extent of loss could not be determined with buildings and machinery insured.
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La Porte City
Leonard Clark
Clark
Fred Tripp
Ron Mangrich
La Porte Cilian
Seek Advertiser Cooperation For Memorial Day Copy
Due to Memorial Day next Monday the Progress Review staff asks all advertisers and correspondents to submit their copy as soon as possible to ensure timely publication.
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Progress-Review
School Board completes hiring of staff members
La Porte City Community School Board met May 15 with full board present. Principal Lust proposed splitting some full year courses into semester offerings in Art, Industrial Arts, and Home Economics for 1972-73. A new medicine permission form was approved. Resignations of Diane Stephenson and Andrea Zeimel were accepted. New hires include Elizabeth Kramer and Roberta SaunSEE BOARD page 2
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La Porte City Community
Lust
Diane Stephenson
Andrea Zeimel
Elizabeth Kramer
Home Ec
Roberta Saun
LPC Fire Dept Emergency Calls May Reports
May 9 Amanda Warford Schoitz. May 21 Leonard Clark barn fire. May Dawson moved from Colonial Manors to St Francis. Mrs Emma Bandfield moved from Colonial Manors to Schgitz.
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Amanda Warford
Schoitz
Leonard Clark
May Dawson
Colonial Manors
St. Francis
Emma_ Bandfield
Schgitz
Memorial Day Services Planned in La Porte City
Memorial Day programs set for Monday May 29 with American Legion VFW and auxiliaries Navy Mothers Boy Scouts Women's Relief Corps and others. Firing squad meets 7 30 AM at Legion Hall for 8 AM cemetery service. parade assembles 10 AM at Legion Hall for march to Big Creek bridge and flower placing. music by La Porte City High School Band. ceremonies at West View Cemetery Memorial Monument led by Legion Commander Lee Reinhardt. Observance noted as Civil War era tradition.
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La Porte City
La Pete City
American Legion
VFW
Navy Mothers
Boy Scouts
Women’s Relief Corps
Legion Hall
Eagle Center
Big Creek bridge
La Porte City High School
Funeral Home corner
West View Cemetery
Veteran's Memorial Monument
Legion
Lee Reinhardt
Parent Advisory Meeting Wednesday Night
Miss Teresa Gonzalez a foreign exchange student from Bogota Colombia will speak at the Parent Advisory meeting on Wednesday May 24 at 7 30 p m in the High School lunch room. This is the last meeting of the year and everyone is urged to attend.
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Teresa Gonzalez
Bogota
Colombia
Summer Story Hour Opens At Library On June 3 1972
The Summer Story Hour begins June 3 at the Library running 1 to 2 p.m. through July 29. The Annual Summer Reading Achievement program continues. Eighteen books required for school-age children. Next year’s kindergarteners may participate and earn credit if they can tell one interesting thing from the story. Certificates and pins awarded after 9 weeks.
Hiway Commission To Hold Hearings On Location Of I 380
The Iowa State Highway Commission will hold public hearings on the corridor location of Interstate 380 between Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Hearings occur May 24 in Cedar Rapids and May 25 in Waterloo at 7:00 p.m. Seven alternate routes are under consideration, with lengths from 44.9 to 56.4 miles, including Independence, Raymond, LaPorte City, Vinton, and Railroad options.
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Iowa State Highway Commission
Cedar Rapids
Waterloo
City Hall
Hope Martin
Recreation Center
Independence
Corporation
Cedar Stupids
Urbana
U.S. 218
Raymond
U.S. 214
LaPorte City
Brandon
Vinton
north corporation
Center Point
School Dismissal May 26 for 180 Day Year Ends
The school year ends Friday May 26 at regular times after 180 days of learning. Hot lunch served last day. Lunch tickets under a week cost 30 cents. charge tickets must be paid by then. Any refunds issued Friday May 26. School resumes Wednesday August 23 1972 for 1972 74. Two day fall registration planned for new and returning students.
Municipal Pool Opens Season May 27 in La Porte
La Porte City Swimming Pool opens for the season May 27 1972 with season ticket prices 7.75 for ages 12 and under 15.75 for 12 and over family 25.75. Single admissions 46 cents for 12 and under 55 cents for 12 through high school 80 cents for adults. Baskets included but rental 10 cents with single admission. Pool rules strict warned by Manager Larry Fuson. Adults nights Wednesdays and Fridays 9 to 10 PM. Information on swimming lessons available at the pool starting Saturday.
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La Porte City
Mayor's office
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John Deere
LPC Fire Dept
Hiway Commission
Municipal
Larry Fuson
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