Main Street Musings: The Raymond Creamery

From Raymond's Centennial Book published in 1976:  

The Creamery began its operation in Raymond in the 1920's when the building was purchased from Gate Manufacturing Co. There were stockholders in this operation with Mr. Clarence McNaughton holding the major share of the stock. In the beginning the milk purchased from the farmers was shipped out on the train. In 1929, Lee Alderfer came to Raymond and hauled the milk to Litchfield. There were only dirt roads at this time. Mr. Alvie McNeal was manager of the Creamery for years. Other employees of the Creamery included: Ted Lang, Ed Hellrung, Harlan Hinkley, and Harold Frank.

In 1932, they began making Cheddar and Long Horn cheese. This was the same year the Creamery won an award at the state fair for the cheese that was made there. 

The Creamery remained in operation until the early 1940's, at which time Mr. Alderfer bought out the other shareholders and bought the building.