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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1931
Page
1
A town survey shows 800 residents on April 1 in Roland, up from 758 last year and 767 in 1925, with 198 occupied residences and four business apartments. Average family size near four, plus 18 people living alone, and several two family homes. If growth continues, Roland may set a new peak population next year.
The 299 cows in Story No 1 Cow Testing Association averaged 728 pounds milk and 26.4 fat for March with 53 dry. Nine of 24 test herds averaged over 30 pounds fat, eight receiving OM. Wicks 14 Holsteins led at 1433 milk and 49.0 fat, followed by Lund with 1231 milk and 42.4 fat. Other strong herds include Teig, Mayer Johnson, Brandt, Christianson, Rod, Henderson, and Nordskog. Of 246 cows in milk, 68 exceeded 40 fat pounds, led by Buttercup and Pansy owned by Teig. Seventeen members fed alfalfa, 22 ground grains, 14 high protein concentrates.
Attendants at the Forest City funeral included Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Knudtson of Ames O. T. Malde Joel Sandvold Henry Nelson and Cyrus Thompson besides Mr Knudtson from here.
Local stores will stay open Wednesday evenings through the summer in addition to Saturday nights. Farmers may visit town for trading two nights weekly. They will close Monday Tuesday Thursday and Friday nights, with winter hours shifting to Saturday nights only.
Heavy snowfall on Friday and Saturday clogged main county roads with large drifts. Only the west road from Roland toward Story City remained passable. Snow plows were deployed Sunday and Monday to clear the highways and reopen routes.
Lars J. Skromme sustained severe injuries to his right hand when it was caught in a moving incubator fan at the Skromme Hatchery. Three fingers were lacerated requiring ten stitches. The hatchery, a busy chick supplier, added a larger incubator this year with capacity for about 2000 eggs, replacing last year’s model.
The 1910 census lists Roland population at 641, up 84 since 1900, ranking sixth largest in the county. Story City shows moving picture activity with O N Williams hosting shows at the opera house, featuring electric lighting. A L Boyd buys a Marion runabout. Arnie Johnson brings a herd from Fort Morgan Colorado to sell to local farmers. Iver I Sampson J J Stokka and Bert Erickson traveled to Ames for rural carrier exams on Route 1.
Thirty years ago report notes a large bridge east of Story City was impassable after one end washed out last week. John Knudtson married Miss Julia Prescott at the bride’s parents’ home. Sing Lee the Story City laundryman was jailed Friday night and released Monday. Alfred Haverberg left for Center Ville South Dakota to make his home. Funerals for Mrs T C Jacobson and Mrs S H Tweet held at Bergen church today.
The Roland PTA will meet in the school house on the evening of April 8. A high school play and several musical numbers are planned. Officers will be elected. Admission to raise funds for diphtheria toxin antitoxin treatment costs is ten and twenty five cents. The program starts at 7 45 p.m.
Rural route changes in Nevada reduce five routes to three on May first. John P. Kinsell moves to route here, E. K. Thompson serves as substitute after Toller Thompson’s death, and John Peterson, R. E. Ball, and Fred Rasmussen receive longer routes with increased salaries. Kinsell rents the Savim residence and relocates this month.
The Gay Scouts of Story county may offer a 100 mile hike of 12 days in June to Pine Lake near Eldora as a substitute for a traditional summer camp. Planned pace is about 12 miles daily with individual gear costs and meals en route. lodging includes pup tents bought for 1.95 dollars each.
The Augustana College Choir from Sioux Falls S D will give a concert at Bergen church in Roland on Sunday afternoon April 12. The fifty voice ensemble directed by Dr Carl R Youngdahl is on a mid west tour and has previously toured from coast to coast earning a place among the nation’s leading musical organizations.
Maundy Thursday 7 30 English service with Holy Communion. Good Friday 11 English service with Holy Communion. Bergen church 7 30 English joint service. Rev L A Pierson of Ames preaches. Confirmation class Saturday 10. Sunday School 10 Children and Young Peoples service with short sermonette and Easter music. Easter cantata The Risen King by P A Schnecker Sunday 7 30. Choir rehearsal 7 30 Monday. Trustees meet 7 30 Monday. Salem 8 D O R meets 7 45 Tuesday April 7 with reading and solo and a debate on whether men did more for the nation than women. Hostesses Morna and Virgil Cole Arlene Hanson Duca Britson. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday 2 church parlors. Piano duet Mrs Martin Moe and Mrs Fred Waugh. Readings from Dr Kildahl When Jesus Enters the Home. Bethany Ladies Aid with Mrs Jonas Christian Thursday afternoon next week. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 next week. Easter morn verses and blessing message.
Pastor M O Sumstad leads services with Easter cantata The Thorn Crowned King and Holy Communion. Bible classes Sunday at 10, Master Day at 11, choir concert April 12, and a young people social April 15. Norwegian Good Friday service at 11, Holy Communion 7:30. Ladies aids meet, Willing Workers, Priscilla, and church groups outline Easter programs.
Salem choir presents The Risen King by I A Schnecker under O S Boyd directing with Mrs M M Feglana on organ. Bergen choir performs The Thorn Crowned King by Fred B Holton under Otto J Hanson with Mrs E I Rosheim as accompanist. Soloists include Charlotte Cole Johanna Osheim C E Hanson Otto J Hanson and Thomas Jacobson. Ladies sextet features Cole Britson Osheim Peterson Anderson Osheim.
Shell Petroleum announces Ose Hardware Co as Shell and Gas Service distributors in the territory. A demonstration will be held next Saturday April 4 from 3 to 5 PM with refreshments and a full explanation of service.
A 19 year old girl is described as leader of Chinese bandits, sparking discussion about Chinese progress and stereotypes in Charleston society. The item notes ongoing debate over modernization and ethnic portrayal.
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