Compiled by Mary Hedge, LaPorte County Public Library
May 1, 1913 – Commencement was held for the graduating class of New Carlisle School last evening.
May 1, 1963 – After yesterday’s two-inch snowfall, the city begins a drive against the mosquito population.
May 1, 1988 — LaPorte Mayor Elmo Gonzalez bid $1,050 and won the honor of conducting “Stars & Stripes Forever” at the LaPorte Symphony Pops Concert.
May 1, 2003 — A 14-year-old died in a two-car accident while driving his mother’s car to Urey Middle School in Walkerton.