25 Years Ago
September 1997
Rod Pump was sworn in as the new at-large Clear Lake City Councilman. Pump received 601 votes to defeat John Simpson in a special run-off election held Tuesday, Sept. 9. Simpson garnered 417 votes.
In the race for two positions on the Clear Lake School Board, voters returned incumbents Mike Baker and Lynne Scribbins.
A race has developed for the 2nd Ward City Council position. Incumbent Ned Wicker will be challenged by local businessman, Dwight Hancox.
Some residents affected by the Clear Lake Sanitary District’s plans to extend sewer service on the South Shore have filed an injunction to halt the work. They object to the project on the grounds that it would result in “permanent and irreparable harm to the ecosystem presently in place.”
Members of the CC Riders 4-H Club shared their love of horses with residents of Opportunity Village. For more than 10 years club members have brought their animals to the Village for an evening of horseback riding with Village residents, who often bring out their cowboy hats and boots for their ride. This year, some 50 residents sat astride horses guided by club members and their parents.
Don Christ was honored as the Clear Lake Education Association’s Friend of Education Award winner.
Rebecca Andrews and Don Pedelty were married at Zion Lutheran Church on May 3, 1997, with the Rev. Jonathan Swenson officiating.
The Clear Lake High School Class of 1947 had its largest reunion ever – almost 90 percent of the classmates attended their 50th.
Ventura student, Andy Muff, was among 34 recipients of more than $60,000 in scholarships awarded by the Iowa Foundation For Agricultural Advancement (IFFAA) during the 4-H/FFA Sale of Champions at the 1997 Iowa State Fair.
A lakeshore home, located at 1801 South Shore Drive, has been donated to the Cerro Gordo Area Habitat for Humanity program. The house might have been demolished to make way for a new duplex if the owners had not decided to donates it to the Habitat program.
One week after their upset victory over New Hampton, the Lions beat Garner, 12-6. Nate Carney was first to put the Lions on the scoreboard with an 18-yard run. Terry Rauk scored the second TD in the second half on a 28 yard carry. Casey Callanan had an interception late in the game to seal the victory.
The Clear Lake volleyball team topped Fort Dodge St. Edmond. Alissa Grell was 11-12 hitting with five kills. Anna Teigland went 22-23 serving with five aces.
Opportunity knocked, but the door to the end zone was locked Friday night for the Vikings. Allison-Bristow defeated the Vikings, 14-0. Jared Ringus, who had 400 yards last week, was held down by the Trojans to just 49-yards on eight carries. Quarterback Luke Brager passed for 118-yards, completing eight of 23 pass attempts.
Grocery specials for the week at Easter Foods include: Coke Products, 2 liter, 69¢; Keystone Light Beer, 24-12 oz. cans, $7.99; Russet Potatoes, `0 lb. bag, $1.49; Cole Classic Salad Mix, 16 oz., 99¢; Gold Medal Flour, 5 lb. bag, 89¢; chicken breasts, lb., 99¢; and boneless beef chuck roast or steak. lb., $1.59.
50 Years Ago
September 1972
Two Clear Lake men will be vying at the Clear Lake School Board election for director of the board. They are Robert Hollibaugh and Arden (Bud) Madson. The three-year post was filled by Dr. Rae Bieber who did not run for re-election.
Mr. and Mrs. Dick Garth announced the purchase of the interest of Mr. and Mrs. Chet Garth in Witke’s Restaurant. Bunny Garth will operate the business with John Foster as manager.
Willard Gisel and Jim Hughes will vie for a seat on the Ventura School Board that is being vacated by LeRoy Ziesmer.
Ken Post has purchased Evenrud’s Cafe from Don and Helen Evenrud. The business is located at 508 Main Ave. The name of the cafe will be changed to the Coffee Shop.
Linda Ann Hanson wed Richard Hopper on Sunday, Aug. 6, at St. Paul’s American Lutheran Church of Thornton.
Playing at the Lake Theater is, “Here Come the Fuzz,” starring Yul Brynner, Raquel Welch and Burt Reynolds.
65 Years Ago
September 1957
Operation of the Shrimp Castle by Dick White for the past seven years changed Sept. 1 with the lease of the business at Main and Third St. to Floyd Barr.
A near tragedy was averted by Syd Thompson about noon when Ted Sauke’s wig was ignited and Syd came to his aid with a fire extinguisher.
Clear Lake’s second annual “Ridiculous Day” lived up to every bit of its expected hilarity with a good many thousands of people enjoying the day of clowning and fun making.
E.L. Secory, present council from the second ward, officially entered the race for mayor this week when he filed his candidacy petition with the city clerk.
Seaman Allen Yeager was accepted to the Annapolis Naval Academy Band.
Mr. and Mrs. T.G. Burns are leaving on a world tour. They will spend 10 days in Hawaii before joining a travel group to visit Tokyo, Hong Kong, India, Rome, and Italy, where they will spend Christmas.
99 Years Ago
Summer 1923
Vic Stanfield, at his store on the south Lake Shore, has been selling gasoline this summer. The barrel stood out in front of the store. Someone helped themselves without Mr. Stanfield’s consent and made off with 50 gallons of gasoline and went off rejoicing over their cleverness.
About 2,000 Shriners are expected to visit Clear Lake. There will be a big Picnic at Bayside. All Bayside is leased for the entire day and night exclusive for Shriners and their families. There will be music galore, baseball, loop, dancing, swimming, boating, fishing and plenty of surprises.
Everyone is busy threshing this week.
A dozen hills of rhubarb and a row of asparagus are indispensable in every garden. They furnish laxative elements much needed this time of the year.
Wednesday afternoon was a quiet place as all businesses were closed on account of the fair at Mason City.
