Putting in the diving board

Putting in the diving board

Employees of Touristville Boat Co. were shown moving the diving board into place at City Beach in 1965.  Lifeguards went on full-time duty in mid-June to supervise swimmers and to supervise the divers that use the board.

Putting in the diving board

Employees of Touristville Boat Co. were shown moving the diving board into place at City Beach in 1965.  Lifeguards went on full-time duty in mid-June to supervise swimmers and to supervise the divers that use the board.

99 Years Ago May 1915

On last Monday night the new bath house, owned by Robert Young and Cal Branson, was broken into and 42 bathing suits, as well as caps and hose were taken.  As yet no clue as to the miscreants has been found.

  Steward and Choate, the draymen, have purchased a new auto bus which they are using to good advantage in transporting passengers.  It is a good looking affair and easy and comfortable to ride in.

99 Years Ago May 1916

On last Monday night the new bath house, owned by Robert Young and Cal Branson, was broken into and 42 bathing suits, as well as caps and hose were taken.  As yet no clue as to the miscreants has been found.

  Steward and Choate, the draymen, have purchased a new auto bus which they are using to good advantage in transporting passengers.  It is a good looking affair and easy and comfortable to ride in.

99 Years Ago May 1915

On last Monday night the new bath house, owned by Robert Young and Cal Branson, was broken into and 42 bathing suits, as well as caps and hose were taken.  As yet no clue as to the miscreants has been found.

  Steward and Choate, the draymen, have purchased a new auto bus which they are using to good advantage in transporting passengers.  It is a good looking affair and easy and comfortable to ride in.

60 Years Ago June 1955

Mrs. Helen Langenfelt and Mrs. Helen Meyers, of Carroll, have leased the Gay Kacourek apartment house which they will operate as a nursing home for elderly patients.

Invitations have been issued for the dedication of the Band Shell on June 19.

The Clear Lake Park Board announced a reward of $25 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who have damaged and destroyed property in Clear Lake parks.

The class of 1913 held a reunion Saturday at the All Veterans Social Center.

60 Years Ago June 1955

Mrs. Helen Langenfelt and Mrs. Helen Meyers, of Carroll, have leased the Gay Kacourek apartment house which they will operate as a nursing home for elderly patients.

Invitations have been issued for the dedication of the Band Shell on June 19.

The Clear Lake Park Board announced a reward of $25 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of persons who have damaged and destroyed property in Clear Lake parks.

The class of 1913 held a reunion Saturday at the All Veterans Social Center.

50 Years Ago June 1965

Footings have been poured and foundation walls are rising at the site of the new Clear Lake Municipal Center now under construction at 1st Ave. N. and N. 6th St.

The water level of Clear Lake rose to +6.96” above the outlet spillway.

50 Years Ago June 1965

Footings have been poured and foundation walls are rising at the site of the new Clear Lake Municipal Center now under construction at 1st Ave. N. and N. 6th St.

The water level of Clear Lake rose to +6.96” above the outlet spillway.

25 Years Ago June 1990

Clear Lake, recognized as one of Iowa’s greatest natural lake resources, is included in a five-year plan (1991-’95) prepared by the Cerro Gordo County Resource Enhancement Committee.  The Farmer’s Beach area, along the south shore of Clear Lake, was earmarked in the plan.  The Farmer’s Beach complex is owned by Max Clausen, and the Connell and Ashland families.

Laurence Fredriksen, of Clear Lake, has been selected as the Grand Marshal for the July 4th parade.

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