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Progress Review from La Porte City, Iowa • Page 8

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Progress Reviewi
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La Porte City, Iowa
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THE PROGRESS-REVIEW Wednesday, March 24, 1971 LEGAL Here it is March 19th and another white cover on the ground. For those of you who have lost track of how many snows are left, it is ten Another happy thought to add to this bit of information is the fact that the next ten should produce a total of fifteen more inches. Going back to the convention and contest we had at St. Ansgar last week would like to tell you about the proficiency awards that we had entered. Steve C.

Miller entered the district sheep award contest and received a gold. The awards are given on the basis of gold, silver, bronze and participation Steven J. Miller entered the state dairy award and received a silver. John Nichols entered the AG Mechanics and Sam Edsill the home improvement division on the state level and County Board Continued Thomoj Kngon, 414.90; Harold E. Me- Marine, SUM; Clarence F.

Orto, 4i.05; Howard R. Porteraon, Howard L. Peltritn, SM-Si; David iff. Prlnty. Suuell Arden SchuCz 412 to.

Robert K. SCQBBln, 44t.07; Corl 5. Scotl, 4I6JO; Howard Robert Scrlbner, 435.00; Henry M. Thompson, 37X70; Lesltr Edword Welehers, 4C2.0D; Hinry R. Wc.scrl, KOO; Robert G.

Welitrl. Korl J. WelWn, 3M.IO; Rozell Harry Jaquilh, U.U; Harry E. Derweller, Jorr'K Cordon Bronn, 378.05; John Anlhony Jor- cmitn, 401.14; Dexter Lovcrn Ackerman, Jaseph W. Dllley, 70; Clinton 421.N; Lorry L.

Wfjiendorf, M1JO; Jeue Damel WI4- dil, 223.15; Mlchoel A- Davis. 220 William A. Pclmtr, 4ISW; Donald A Clorkt, M. Btck. Rooff, Soae, Wlllouohby, both received bronze for their efforts This is the first year that ue have entered these contests so I was real pleased the results.

Went lo Cedar Falls last night with Craig Blocker to the Soil Conservation Speech Contest for Black Hawk County There was a total of five entries all from La Porte City. The winner was Ray Temeyer It took an hour to get there and a little over an hour to get back home Wasn't sure at times if we would make it home. It was really bad I don't think that they had the snow plows out. If they did were either a long way ahead of us or a long way behind us. We couldn't tell for sure where the edge of the road was Plans are in full swing for the FFA Awards Banquet which willl be held on Friday i a 26th Tim Burke, New Hampton, this year's state FFA president will be the main speaker Hope to have a nice night and good turn out If you would to come and have not made reservations, call the school right now and get them in.

They should have been in yesterday, but we will take a few right now Hays; None. Resolution adopted On mohon and vole Ihe metilng od- 1 lo one tMrty (1:30) m. Waterloo, Iowa, January 11, ml (1.30) pm. itit Board of Supervisor! of iht County o( Black. Hawk, fn "Die Stale of lowo, met In regular meeting at me Court House In Waterloo, County Seal ol laid County, al ant thirty o'clock (I-JO) pm.

pursuant 14 law, 1o Ihe rules ol Mid Board end (o adjournment. Tht meeting woj called 1o order and on roll coll there wtrs prejenl; Chairmen Carl A. Neubauer, Wm. J. Beck, Leo Absent.

Hani. Minutes wert riarf end approved oj reoa. JT 0 0 wd thf meeting od- 25, 1WI al cari A Audllor Cnm. el Looks like things are starting to move on the Support La Porte ideas I sure hope everyone becomes involved no matter how small their part may be This is our community and if we are nol sold on it who will be. If nothing else plant a few flowers and spruce up your own lawn, if, and when spring gels here That is all for now By the lime you read this, spring will officially be here, believe it or not It starts Sunday' Giant-screen AccuColor table model saves you space, saves you money.

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in the superintendent's office. The following members were present: Verne Foster, Arthur McLaughlin, John Hager and Raymond Craft. Homer Darnell was absent. Superintendent Eldon Pyle and principal Gene Lust were also present. Hager moved, seconded by Craft lo accept the minutes of the previous meeting.

Motion earned. Craft moved, seconded by McLaughlm to allow Ihe bills for the month and warrants be drawn and issued for the same. Motion carried. a i seconded bv Hager to add Psychology, World Culture and Boy's Home Economics to the high school curriculum. Motion earned Craft moved, seconded by a i to adopt the following salary schedule: 1.

Starting base salary of $6,950. 2 Revise the present salary schedule to establish a maximum salary increment in relation lo years of ex- Around Mt. Auburn by Mrs. Wiyna Uulick Ph. 475-3621 met on March 11 al Ihe Church for a family polluck dinner, followed by a business meeting.

Mrs. Anna Shaw presented a lesson on Ihe Psalms. They discussed the Smorgasboard to be held on March 24, and announced that members wanting more tickets to sell should contact Mrs Bob Moore. They decided to continue awarding lifetime memberships, and appointed a i consisting of former recipients, with Mrs. Derry Palmer and Mrs.

Ella Smalley as co-chairman Anyone wanting lo go to the District Women's Society i at Rembeck on March 26, contact Mrs. Bob Moore The April meeting will be a regular 2:00 meeting al the Church, and Mrs. Clara Bushnell will have a special Easier lesson. A family polluck supper was held at the Legion Hall a a evening in observance of the birthday of the American Legion. The potiuck dinner scheduled lo be held al the United Methodist Church on Sunday has been cancelled.

Sunday dinner guests of Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Gilick were their a and family, Mr. and Mrs. Gary Halva and Kerry, of Traer.

The Farmers Exchange bowling team lost all four games on March 12, bringing their totals to 63'A wins and 44 1 losses. The Ml. Auburn Merchants team won three games and lost one on March 15, bringing Lheir totals to 47 Vi wins and losses. Mr. and Mrs.

Merle Rippel perience. 3. Reduce the annual increment from 4 percent of the BA base salary to 3 percent beginning with step ten on the salary schedule. 4. Drop the requirement that every teacher must complete 5 hours of college credit every five years, after receiving the MA Degree 5.

(A) Pay the full Health and Accident Insurance premium for single teachers. (B) Pay the entire premium for families in which there are two teachers. (C) Pay two-thirds of the premium for the one teacher families. 6. Drop from the salary schedule Ihe S50 dependent benefil.

(maximum of 3) for new slaff members. 7. Reduce Ihe pay for extra duties from $300 to $200 for new staff members. 8. Allow nine years of outside experience to be transferred into the La Porte City School system.

Motion carried Craft moved, seconded by McLaughlin to a up school Ihe 28lh of May due lo school missed during the snow slorm. Motion carried. a i seconded by Hager to dismiss school al 2:00 P.M. March 12 for i in-service Iraming. Molion carried Hager moved, seconded by Hager lo a Ihe meeting.

Motion carried. Foster, president s-Arlene Lewis, secretary returned home Thursday from a 12-day trip to Hawaii. While there they visited all four islands, Hawaii, Maui, Kauai, and Owahu, and they visited the Sea Life Park in Honolulu, and Pear! Harbor. i a A Peterson, a of the Dale Petersons, returned Tuesday after spending several days as a palienl al Ihe Vinlon Hospital. Mrs.

Lena Rippel returned home Sunday after about three weeks stay in the Vinton Hospital where she had surgery for Ihe removal of gallstones. i Fellowship met al the Church We Cash Payroll Checks It's A Gas When you see our big Derby sign, drive in for "raps" in service. We'll check the oil, radiator, tires, battery and clean all the glass lor safe, trouble-free moioring. FREE GREASE JOB with every change of Oil and Filter Derby Station Commercial Fourth La Porte City, la. on March with 22 members and the leaders, Mrs.

Dale Sutlon and Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mehlert, 1 presenl. They used their meeting lime for some clean-up painting in the Church. Coach Staton from the Vinton School will be guest speaker at the next meeting, on March 28, at the Church.

The Legion Auxiliary had a successful a and bake sale at the Hall on Wednesday, and served Irish Stew to about 50. August 21 has been chosen as Centennial Day in Mt. Auburn. A Centennial breakfast will be held at the Legion Hall on April 1, featuring bacon, eggs, toast, jelly and coffee, "with serving from six lo eight a m. Price will be Si.00 per person.

This will be a kick-off to raise funds for the Centennial. Mrs. Derry Palmer and Chris, Mrs. Floyd Cools and Rulh Ann, and Mrs. Harry Palmer and Diane attended a Mother-Daughter F.H.A potluck supper at the La Pone City School on Wednesday evening.

Gucsl speaker was Eija Ihe Foreign Exchange student Finland, who spoke about life and customs in her native country. Mill Circle met with Mrs. Bruce Rippel on Wednesday, with seven members answering roll call with a cookie and recipe exchange. They spent (he afternoon visiting. The next meeting will be with Mrs.

Dale Peterson, and will be guest day. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbert Mr. and Mrs.

Delbert Mehlert, Mr. and Mrs. Dale Sutton, Mr. and Mrs. Art McLaughlm, and Mr and Mrs.

a Mayhew a the American Legion Scholarship dance at Belle Plame Wednesday evening. This is an annual dance sponsored by the Benton County American Legion to provide scholarships for further education for Benion County students Last year four $150 scholarships were awarded. WRECKS REPAIRED, COMPLETE REFINISHING WELDING FREE ESTIMATES Mike Roger's Body Shop 306 Washington Porte Guy Ph 342-2419 DASANIT with every purchase of 13 bags of 'DAS AN IT insecticide (enough to treat 100 acres). DASANIT- the "hybrid" of corn rootworm controls. Combines all the best features claimed by other corn rootworm insecticides, im TV.

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