Remember When 1-27-2016

(Pictured Above) CLHS Boys Basketball Team, 1965-66 The Clear Lake Lions were all smiles in 1965 as they enjoyed four victories in a row.  The 1965-66 team were front row (L-R): Coach Gary Boeyink, Kent Opheim, Mark Schoneman, Jim MacDonald, and Bruce Evenrud.  Back row (L-R): Don Anderson, Tim Sill, Doug Floy, Bill Morisky, Ken Grabinski and Jim Elting.

25 Years Ago • January 1991

A 160-acre tract of land, located just north of Ventura, is slated for joint purchase by Ducks Unlimited, Pheasants Forever, Wetlands for Iowa and the state Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) program.  The area will be used for wildlife management area and will be open for hunting and trapping.

Clear Lake has a new summer attraction.  A 15-passenger rubber-tire trolley was purchased in Arizona by Gary Geist, owner of Lady of the Lake.  He intends to run the trolley on a route around the lake during the summer months.  In addition, the vehicle will also be transporting riders out to the Iowa Trolley Park, on the east edge of Clear Lake, for rides on the real electric railroad trolleys.

A free facsimile service to send messages to friends and relatives serving in Saudi Arabia has been extended by the Clear Lake Independent Telephone Company.

The Ventura, Calif. magazine that features a five-page spread on Ventura, Iowa, has arrived.  They can be picked up at the Pronto Store in Ventura.

Airman Travis W. Rieck, son of Pamela F. Hanna, of Clear Lake, has graduated from Air Force basic training at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas.  The airman is a 1990 graduate of Clear Lake High School.

Sophomore Kathy Walls led the Clear Lake girls in a 74-64 victory over Eagle Grove with a career high 37-points.  The guard court of Kendra Berge, Joy Freesemann, Sara Wempen and Jen Keifer also played a good game according to Coach Kay Bacon.

In a game where the lead bounced back and forth, the Ventura Lady Vikes came up short to Sheffield-Chapin/Merservey-Thornton, 59-46.  Megan Coe led offensively with 20-points, followed by Jenni Fey with 16.  Tami Ackerman led the team in rebounds.

Grocery specials for the week at Easter’s Super Valu include:  Coke and Sprite products, 24-12 oz. cans, $5.99; Cottonelle Bath Tissue, 4-pack, 87¢; Hefty Trash Bags, 30 gallon, 20 count, $1.99; Frito Lay Potato Chips, 15 oz., $1.79; Chiquita bananas, lb., 38¢; Frozen Orange Roughy Fish Fillets, lb., $3.79; and Boneless Chuck Roast, lb., $1.99.

Playing at the Surf Ballroom is Marc Frana Band on Jan. 25 and Everett Boyer Orchestra on Jan. 26.

50 Years Ago • January 1966

Area farmers are being warned not to buy seed from men who travel through the countryside selling the seed and then move before the seed is delivered.  If you buy from them you are running the risk of planting foul and noxious weeds, as well as cheap seed.  Stick to the area seed dealers at Peterson Farm Store, Eastman Grain Company and Farmers Co-op Elevator of Clear Lake and Farmer’s Co-op Elevator of Ventura.

The thermometer went crazy in Clear Lake during the past week with the temperature fluctuating as much as 57 degrees in 30 hours.

Playing at the Lake Theater is “The Hallelujah Trail,” starring Burt Lancaster, Lee Remick, Jim Hutton and Pamela Tiffin.

85 Years Ago • February 1931

Charles Ritz sold the Ritz Smokeshop to V. Monody, of South Dakota, and Mr. Kelroy, of Mason City.

Mrs. E.W. Winnie reported a dandelion in bloom at her home Monday.  Who needs to go to California or Florida for the winter when a dandelion will bloom out of doors in February right here in Clear Lake?

Harold Crane and Burette Bailey entertained a company of friends at a waffle supper.  A rousing time was had by all who attended.

Miss Caroline Sondrol, who underwent an operation at the Park Hospital for appendicitis is recovering nicely at home.

100 Years Ago • January 1916

The ice harvest is in progress.  An electric cutter is proving a time saver.  The machine, which is on trial, is a large circular saw costing about $600.  The Culver Ice Co. has contracts for a large amount of ice.  Steward Bros. began work Monday.  Garner has ordered 300 tons and Britt 500.

You need a good halter on your horse this cold stormy weather.  See them at Pattersons.  Also available, gloves, mittens, fur, plush robes, and auto shawls.

Found on East Grove Road Monday night a lady’s fur neck piece.

The mercury last night went to 30 below and the wind blew a perfect gale.

Philip and Edward Pierce have started school at Ventura.  They are well behaved little boys and are welcome to continue their education in Ventura.