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10 Years Ago - Jan. 2, 2013
Over 7 inches of snow fell in the area, ending the drought.
Sixteen applicants were received for the open position for Bon Homme County Sheriff.
Services were held for Mildred Sietsma December 28th.
November Members of the month of Avon Kids Club were Reece Loewe and Christian Doom.
Avon Pirates picked up their winof theseason.LeadingAvon was Brandon Kocmich with 15 points.
45 Years Ago - Jan. 1978
Clarion Editor was Clair Brodeen.
The Avon Pirates, nursing 4 straight losses, won 57-45 over Springfield. Tom Voigt scored 22 points and Mark Reiff added 13.
MarleneOdensandGeneWittmeier weremarriedDecember10 in Springfield.
Rick Brodeen left for Norfolk, VA,wherehewillbestationedfor a year of sea duty.
69 Years Ago - Jan. 1954
TheEditorin1954wasGeorge Corey.
Len and Dale Meyer announced the purchase of the Wagner Livestock Sales.
James Knoll was promoted to CorporalwhileservinginKorea.
MissBettyBerndtandDonald Janssen were married January 4 at the Baptist Parsonage in Tyndall.
Jan. 6th marks the 25th anniversary of serving the Zion Lutheran Church for Rev. and Mrs. Otto Pinnt.
Miss Grace Fennema returned to her teaching duties in Tacoma, Washington.
Misses Hulda Engel, Helen Bushman and Ann Van Duysen were invited to the Ted Wudel home to watch television on Tuesday night.
Mr. and Mrs. Eldon Jurrens are now occupaing the aprtment above the Avon Cleaners.
Mr. and Mrs. Bud Hornstra entertained a group of friend on New Year's Eve. The evening was spent playing cards.
120 Years Ago - Jan. 1903
Dr.Greenfieldandbridearrived on the evening passenger train on New Year's Day.
Henry Unruh has opened a Photograph Gallery and will be open to all kinds of work.
Avon Corner Saloon is operatred by Frank Simek and the Pool and Billiard Hall by George Walker.