Clear Lake Mirror Reporter

One of the great attractions of July 4th was the balloon ascension and parachute drop put on by Harry Richards.  After inflating the monstrous craft on the lake shore before 10,000 people, Richards gave the word and the balloon began its flight.  The aeronaut dropped with the intention of falling in the park, but instead landed in a tree just outside the park.  Richards is a Clear Lake resident.

945 were listed in the school census.  This is a drop of 16 since the census of 1938.

Vanquished France officially layed down her shattered arms Tuesday, a victim of the mighty might of Germany.  All flags were draped and all business houses were closed.  Millions are homeless.

Thousands of vacationers and visitors found their way to Clear Lake last weekend to get relief from the hot, humid temperatures.  Boats also crowded the lake and many fishermen reported good luck.  Clear Lake State Park had cars lined up on the outside grass and the beach was packed, despite high winds.  A gentleman from the West Coast even tried a little surfing.

A possible merger of staffs between the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce and Clear Lake Business and Industrial Development Corporation may be approved by their respective boards.  The two boards want to combine their leadership.  Presently the two groups are both houses at the Chamber of Commerce, 205 Main Ave.  The two groups have had different goals, but both are concerned with the economic health of the community.