Looking Back Fifty Years

November 5, 2020 admin COMMUNITY 0

By Al Rabenold

Where were you the week of November 5, 1970? (#134)

Republicans win all county contests in the election. Grinnell’s Marty O’Connor carries the country but Democrat Eugene Hill wins.

Walter Hockey leases his Phillips 66 station (where Subway is today) to Max Montgomery and Steve Osborn, both of Brooklyn.

Montezuma citizens enjoy music from the belfry of the courthouse as part a $10,000 bequest by Martha Klindt in memory of her brothers.

One of the largest football crowds in Belle Plaine’s history, including the Des Moines Register and several college coaches, saw the Plainsmen give the Braves their first defeat of the season, 18-0.

Girls’ basketball coach Carroll Rugland invites the public to an intra-squad scrimmage followed by a color movie of the Bravettes 1970 State Championship game.

Nancy Sanders, a fashion student at Ellsworth Community College, has started her first eight-week training period with Younkers in Des Moines.

The Community Chair Fund Co-chairs, Frank Brownell and Mrs. Dick Arendt, expressed guarded optimism that their goal of $4,000 will be reached.

Pat Van Cleave bowls a high series of 601 in the Fun Nighters League while Pearl Poe takes high game honors with a 189.

Keith Watts bowls a high game of 221 to go with a 609 series in the Quad City League at Star Lanes.

Lea Arendt’s high game of 206 and her high series of 528 take honors in the Coffee Cup League.

The dynamic duo of Don and Yvonne Fahlenkamp dominate the Night Owl League.

A RETIREMENT GIFT was presented to Mrs. Melba Swanson by her co-workers in the Poweshiek County Treasurer’s office on the final day of her 15-year career there. Treasurer’s office staff members pictured above are, from left, County Treasurer Carolyn Woods, Betty Breniman, Carol Hall, Jacque Reese, Darlene Gunderson, Maxine McKinney and Janice Schultz.

Walter Williams of the Jackson Church of Christ announces that Darrell Brand will be the song leader accompanied by pianist Mrs. Claudine Rempp.

Wilma and Elmer Nowotny of Carnforth Inn advertise their Friday & Saturday night special of fresh catfish.

MHS harriers, Jack Morrissey, Dan Wilcox, Randy Dieleman, Mark VerSteegt, and Bob McLain finish the season with a 3rd place finish in the class C division at the state meet held at Marshalltown.

Former Braves hoops star, Ken Hopkins, is one of 20 newcomers listed on Northeast Mo. State College varsity basketball roster announced by veteran head coach Boyd King.