By Al Rabenold
Where were you the week of December 17, 1970? (#140)
Montezuma experiences its worst ice storm in 30 years. The local telephone company reports 125 broken poles and nearly 100 phones not working.
The annual winter band concert will be held in the junior high auditorium on December 16, starting at 8:00 pm. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for students. Student activity tickets will be honored.
PHOTOS BY ROGER ALLEN
The Deep River Boosters and the American Legion will sponsor a free kids movie, “Futher Perils of Laurel & Hardy” at the Deep River Memorial Hall. Santa is expected to arrive by fire truck after the movie.
Petit jurors for the first quarter of 1971 district court in Poweshiek County include Bernice Alexander, Roger Allen, Mildred Badger, Doris Bowers, Judy Bushong, Lois Evans, Norma Hamor and Claudine Rempp.
The family of ten-month-old Rita Marie Van Roekel is looking forward to helping her celebrate her first Christmas.
Connie Mathes has been chosen to represent the Central Iowa Area at the State 4-H Award Selections.
15,990 small green signs highway mileage markers are now seen along the rural primary highways of Iowa.
New arrival at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lyle Roorda is Derrick Duane Roorda.
PHOTOS BY ROGER ALLEN
Coach Dennis Brand’s Braves set a school record for points as they defeat undefeated non-conference foe, North Mahaska, 111-72. Carl Nicols led the scoring with 33. Gene Baethke shot 8 of 9 from the field and totaled 17 points.
The tradition continues as Al Bell returns to Montezuma Schools, this time with his 16 mm film movie of his trip to Greece.
Kathy Meissner scored 31 points in the first half as the Bravettes beat NM, 88-23, their 68th straight win.
The Stars come out at Star Lanes as Jim Williamson bowls a high game of 237 and Arlo VanHoever has a 581 series. Allen Fleming rolls a high game of 202 on her way to a 499 series.
Dennis Simpson scores 16 points to lead Coach Gayle Creswell’s JH Braves to a 62-26 win over the NM Warhawks.
PHOTOS BY ROGER ALLEN