Additions Planned for Marshall Canning Plant Expansion
The Marshall Canning Company unveiled plans for a concrete steel 14 by 120 foot addition along the south side of the factory to house ten new kettles and a covered loading dock. Construction begins soon, targeting readiness for the pea pack in June. Superintendent J. J. Thompson notes 800 acres contracted for peas this year, with 500 acres planted and favorable rains improving conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall Canning Company
Randall
Fernald
Zearing
Roland
J. J. Thompson
Elderly Story City Matriarch Dies After Pneumonia
Mrs Halvor Erickson 95 mother of Mrs Chris Halverson died at home in Story City from pneumonia and age related complications. She was bedfast and blind three years. Funeral at St Petri church, interment in Story City cemetery beside husband. Born November 22, 1835 in Norway. Family moved to Story City 44 years ago. Survived by son Herman Erickson Ames, daughters Minnie Nichols Story City and Chris Halverson Roland, one grandchild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor Erickson
Chris Halverson
Story City
St. Petri Church
Herman Erickson
Ames
Minnie Nichols
Roland
Graves Seeks Story County Supervisor Seat in June Primary
E R Graves Ames real estate and insurance man announces candidacy for Story county board of supervisors. He aims to fill the seat now held by C E Harris of Nevada, term ending December 31 1980. Graves is a longtime Ames resident and former mayor from 1918 to 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Graves
Ames Real Estate
Story County Board of Supervisors
C. E. Harris
Nevada
Graves
Ames
Iowa
Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Story County
Local Woman Wins Ford Roadster in Ames Tribune Times Contest
Mrs J S Wilson of this place secured a Ford roadster after six weeks of voting in the Ames Tribune Times subscription contest. The top outside Ames candidate prize goes to her for the most votes among non prize winners. The first prize Hudson sedan was won by Laverne Smith of Story City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Wilson
Ames Tribune-Times
Ames
Laverne Smith
Story City
New Businesses Open In Town With Electric Shop and Oil Firm
The Ericson Electric Shop began operation last week under proprietor 8. A. Ericson offering electrical supplies and repairs. O. M. Anenson opened a service station on North Main Street selling Shell products, operating as Anenson Oil Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ericson Electric
8. A. Ericson
O. M. Anenson
North Main Street
Shell Petroleum Corporation
Anenson Oil Company
Town Council Reappoints Street Commissioner and Forms Park Board
At Thursday’s town council meeting Sam Bakka was reappointed street commissioner. A new park commission board was created with S. J. Michaelson B. H. Knudtson and Mrs. Severie Parker named as members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Bakka
Board of Park Commissioners
S. J. Michaelson
B. H. Knudtson
Severie Parker
Beads on a String at Viking School House
Home talent show Beads on a String at Viking school house north of Roland drew a big crowd Friday. The American Legion post arranged a repeat performance at the Roland school house next Friday April 25, with proceeds split between the post and the cast. Admission 40 and 25 cents, show starts at 8 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viking School House
Roland
The
American Legion
Roland Rockets Football and School Arbor Day Notes
Arbor Day will be observed with tree teaching and planting during school hours. The article lists measles recoveries, operetta preparations for The Windmills of Holland, Latin Club slides, a Drake University Glee Club concert on April 21, and local baseball results including an 8-0 loss to Milford with pitcher details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayfarers
Lucy Larcom
Pearl Rutland
Quentin Erickson
Clara Jondall
Helen
Nevada
Drake University
G. J. Malmin
Luther and
St. Olaf
Story City
Card of Thanks from Leora Johnson
Leora Johnson thanks friends in and around Roland for the flowers and remembrances sent during her hospital illness. She wishes the blessing of the Lord upon each of you. Story City, Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Leora Johnson
Story City
Towa
Federation Meeting Set in Roland Bergen Church
The Story City Circuit of the Women s Missionary Federation will meet at Bergen church in Roland on April 29 1980. Welcome and response will be given by Mrs. Wm Mutland of Roland and Mrs. Lester A Pierson of Ames. Rev Clemens Granskau Waldorf College president delivers the convention address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City
Women’s Missionary Federation
Bergen
Roland
Wm. Mutland
Lester A. Pierson
Ames
Clemens Granshau
Waldorf College
Forest City
A. T. Jacobson
Williams
Iowa
Alaska
J. B. A. Larson
American Lutheran Church
H. E. Rasmussen
Des Moines
Clemens Granskau
Lester Henderson
Women’s Chorus
Legion Auxiliary April Meeting At Hanson Home
The American Legion post and Auxiliary met Friday evening at the Mrs O T Hanson home hosted by Mr and Mrs Otto J Hanson. Miss Edna Lura home from Washington DC spoke about her work at Walter Reed hospital and showed ward photos. She recently completed physiotherapy training and now treats soldiers and veterans for the U S Army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion ‘Post and Auxiliary
O. T. Hanson
Otto J. Hanson
Edna Lura
Washington, D. C
Walter Reed Hospital
Washington
U. S. Army
Record Publication Schedule and Printing Timeline
The Record urges submitting news items on Monday or Tuesday when possible and by Wednesday at the latest. All type is set on Wednesday with printing occurring Thursday morning.
Dig Dig Dig Theme Promotes Community Growth
A community page theme urges continued, united effort to grow and prosper. It calls residents to roll up their sleeves, work daily, and set an example to encourage widespread participation for a thriving town and surrounding territory.
Vote On Consolidation In Richland Township
Special election set for Monday April 21 to decide school consolidation in Richland township. Polls open 12 noon to 7 pm at the Fernald school house gymnasium. Geo H Kellogg county superintendent calls for the consolidation covering the entire township, which currently contains 16 sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richland Township
School House
Fernald
Geo. H. Kellogg
Easter Church Schedules and Services Highlight Community Faith
The article lists upcoming church activities including Confirmation class next Saturday at 10, Bible study and Sunday School at 10, Boy Scouts weekly, Easter morning service at 11 with cantata, Norwegian service at 3, and various meetings of Ladies Aids and choirs. Special services include Good Friday at 11 and 8 with Holy Communion and sermons by Rev. T Thornham, plus a Young Peoples Social next Wednesday.
Salem Lutheran Church Holy Week Services and Easter Cantata
Salem Lutheran Church announces Maundy Thursday 8 pm Holy Communion, Good Friday 11 am Norwegian service with pastor T Tjornhom, Friday 8 pm English joint service at Bergen Church led by T Tjornhom, Easter Sunday sermons at 11 am on Luke 24 1 9 and 8 pm cantata Morn of Glory by E K Heyser. Choir rehearsal Monday 3 pm S D O R social Tuesday 7 45 pm, Ladies Aid Wednesday 2 pm, Thursday 8 pm prayer meeting, Boy Scouts Thursday 7 pm. Augsburg College Orchestra from Minneapolis will perform Monday April 28 at 8 with Roy Quam in the orchestra. A collection will be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
T. Thornham
Jesus
Ladies Aid
Joel Sandvold
Carrie Sandvold
H. M. Hanson
J. E. Sampson
C .O. Highland
K. 0. Highland
H. T Wicks
Northeast Ladies Aid
T. O. Johnson
Priscilla
Cora
Gladys Cole
Johanna Osheim
Betty Britson
Esther Cole
T. Tjornhom
Bergen
Sanday
E. K. Heyser
Jone Knudtson
Grace Weaver
Ruby Christian
Dorothy
Easter Cantatas Presage Evening of Music in Bergen and Salem
Music lovers may hear Easter cantatas next Sunday evening as the Bergen church choir directed by Otto J. Hanson performs The Resurrection Hope with E I Rosheim on organ and soloists Alice Cole Ruth Anderson Johamma Osheim C E Hanson and Otto J Hanson. The Salem church choir performs Morn of Glory under O S Boyd with Mrs M M Egeland on accompaniment and soloists Gladys Hansem Maxine Thompson Ans Thompson Dorothy Boyd Robert Boyd and Reuben Hill. Both programs begin at 8 oclock and the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Salem
Otto J. Hanson
Carrie B. Adams
E. I. Rosheim
Alice Cole
Ruth Anderson
Johamma Osheim
C. E. Hanson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Winscar
Roland Rockets
Mattie Solyst
Constance Frederickson
Kermit Teig
Waldorf
Milford
Larsen
McCaffery
Novak
Teig
Harlow
Cole
Roland Cemetery Association
First National Bank
T. B. Thompson
M. C. Rod
Adolph Eggland
Jeffrey Michaelson
P. J. Peterson
Inga Lura
S. J. Nelson
H. E Evenson
O. J. Erickson & Son
Lutheran Women
OUR Churches
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Samsatad
Young Peoples
Olaus Osheim
Eli N. Nelson
Ove Holland
Martin Minde
P. M. Martens
Salem Lutheran Church
Olaf Helen
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!