By Al Rabenold
Where were you the week of May 20, 1971? (#162)
Roger Allen was elected president of the Montezuma Jaycees, who were exploring building a winter ice skating rink and a summer tennis court at the City Park.
Deep River businessman George Webber is pictured watching his old building being torn down to make way for his new building in downtown Deep River.
Former Central College football star Roger Slykhuis returns from service in the Army to teach and coach at Montezuma Schools again.
Two elementary teachers were hired. Harper native and Keota High School graduate, Francene Besser, will teach second grade while Eddyville High School and UNI graduate, Joyce Stanley, will teach first grade.
City Council decides to hire another policeman to share duties with Hubert Gray. New officers will be funded in part by the Crime Commission.
Barnes City Scouts, Billy Swink and Daryl Williams, were honored as Tenderfoot Scouts, Troop 157.
Postmaster Harold Lofgreen reminded the public that first class postage has been raised to eight cents. The postal stamp vending machine in the lobby has not been updated for the new rates yet.
UNI honors former MHS students Pamela Stanford, Roger Villers, and Melvin Walker. No mention of Dennis Phelps.
Blonde-haired Billy Van Cleave picks up a new moniker – “The Flying Dutchman” – after out-dueling BGM Bear great Don Longnecker in the anchor leg of the mile medley at the inaugural Monte Invite Track Meet.
David Byers soars 8 feet in the pole vault – the highest of any 7th grader in school history – according to Coach Gayle Creswell.
Junior high girls’ track Coach Bob Albin reports that Joellen Mitchell won ribbons in the shot put and discus at the HLV Warriorette Relays at Victor on Saturday.
Brad Storm leads Belle Plaine to the Boys’ Class B state track title held at New Sharon on Saturday. The Braves placed ninth on the strength of their relays.
Prom dancer turned golfer, Dan Steffy, shoots a 37 for the second meet in a row as the Braves top North Mahaska.
PHOTOS BY ROGER ALLEN