85 Years Ago June 1930

F.C. DeBruyn has purchased what is known as the Bilk property on North Third Street.  This is one of the finest homes in Clear Lake.

Miss Angela Chizek is driving a new sports model Ford roadster.

Mr. and Mrs. D. Cal Branson have opened the Lake Shore Hotel for the summer.

The Wayside Inn, a popular resort for people desiring pleasant surroundings during the dining hour, will be open to the public Thursday evening.

60 Years Ago June 1955

Keith McGowan’s pickup was stolen from beside the hardware store on May 14.  The pickup was just recovered from Spirit Lake where it had been sitting on a residential street for a week.  A gasket had been blown and some articles in the car were missing.

W.O. “Bill” Ward has been hired by the City Council on the Clear Lake Police Force.

60 Years Ago June 1955

Keith McGowan’s pickup was stolen from beside the hardware store on May 14.  The pickup was just recovered from Spirit Lake where it had been sitting on a residential street for a week.  A gasket had been blown and some articles in the car were missing.

W.O. “Bill” Ward has been hired by the City Council on the Clear Lake Police Force.

50 Years Ago June 1965

Dr. Robert L. Borgman has entered into partnership with Dr. James Hendricks effective June 28.  Until recently, the physician was in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Dix, N.J.  He is a native of Pella, Iowa.

Miss Linda Budolfson was Clear Lake’s representative in the 27th annual Mason City Band Festival, while Miss Sheryl Spilman represented Ventura.

50 Years Ago June 1965

Dr. Robert L. Borgman has entered into partnership with Dr. James Hendricks effective June 28.  Until recently, the physician was in the U.S. Army stationed at Fort Dix, N.J.  He is a native of Pella, Iowa.

Miss Linda Budolfson was Clear Lake’s representative in the 27th annual Mason City Band Festival, while Miss Sheryl Spilman represented Ventura.

25 Years Ago June 1990

Some 75 trucks and 103 registrants were in Clear Lake over the weekend to participate in the F-100 gathering.

Rain, and lots of it, has helped to lift the level of Clear Lake.  The level was measured at 40.08” below the spillway.  Last week the lake measured -42.80.

Contributions for a new Ventura Public Library are now nearing the $70,000 mark, according to Librarian Ann Grimm.  The goal is $110,000.

25 Years Ago June 1990

Some 75 trucks and 103 registrants were in Clear Lake over the weekend to participate in the F-100 gathering.

Rain, and lots of it, has helped to lift the level of Clear Lake.  The level was measured at 40.08” below the spillway.  Last week the lake measured -42.80.

Contributions for a new Ventura Public Library are now nearing the $70,000 mark, according to Librarian Ann Grimm.  The goal is $110,000.

A challenging week on the diamond

[caption id="attachment_11154" align="alignleft" width="270"]McHenry2 - Use Ethan McHenry avoids the tag and slides safely into second. The Lion junior has been a regular on the basepaths in recent games.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.[/caption]

Pair of losses drop Lions to No. 5 in 2A

A challenging week on the diamond

[caption id="attachment_11154" align="alignleft" width="270"]McHenry2 - Use Ethan McHenry avoids the tag and slides safely into second. The Lion junior has been a regular on the basepaths in recent games.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.[/caption]

Pair of losses drop Lions to No. 5 in 2A

Wins elude Clear Lake girls against top North Iowa softball teams

[caption id="attachment_11148" align="alignleft" width="243"]Clear Lake third baseman Katie Hewett goes all out to get her glove on an infield hit.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy. Clear Lake third baseman Katie Hewett goes all out to get her glove on an infield hit.-Reporter photo by Chris Barragy.[/caption]

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