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Newspaper

Roland Record

Location

Roland, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1931

Page

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Volunteers Form Night Watch in Roland Community

At a Roland Community Club meeting Ed Osmundson will organize volunteer night watchers two per night to guard against fire or marauders with aid from the town marshal. About 70 men are sworne in as special police and will be assigned duties. The first two men began Tuesday night. The group also approved Main street holiday lights funded by the club and local firms. A children’s treat is planned before the holidays with details to follow.

Roland Community Club Ed Osmundson Main Street S. A. Ericson Joseph Haversten J. O. Josendal

Funeral Held For Mrs. K K Teig At Roland

Services were held Saturday afternoon for Mrs. K K Teig at her residence and Bergen church with Rev. Sumstad officiating. Interment followed at Roland cemetery. Survived by 11 children and 21 grandchildren, the Roland native had lived in Story county since 1865 and near Lakefield Minnesota 1910–1917. The Roland Record notes subscription payments and urges readers to check the label.

K. K. Teig Bergen M. C. Sumstad Roland Otto J. Hanson Cecelia Teig Lisbon Claus Dorthea Jacobson Story County Lakefield Minn Knudt K. Teig C. B. Jacobson Cornelius Carl Andrew Paul Alfred Kenneth S. O. Birkeland Otis Joseph Wind Carl Teig Andrew Teig Paul Teig Alfred Teig Kenneth Teig Cornelius Teig

American Legion Roland Post 307 December Meeting

The December meeting of Roland Post 307 of the American Legion will be held next Thursday evening December 10 in the music room of the school house.

Roland Post 307 The American Legion

Issue Drivers Licenses In Collins Office

H R Sokol of Collins and assistants processed automobile license applications Tuesday. A total of 240 applications were taken during the day with Eli N. Nelson assisting this month.

H. R. Sokol Collins Eli N. Nelson

Cunningham buys Egeland residence near park

W. A. Cunningham has purchased the O. N. Egeland residence south of the park and is making extensive improvements in preparation to moving in next March. The price paid was $1550. It is currently tenanted by S. H. Jondall.

W. A. Cunningham O. N. Egeland S. H. Jondall

Doctor moves office to Story County Bank building

Dr. E. I. Rosheim has moved his office from the Michaelson building to a leased suite on the second floor of the Story County State Bank building. Access to the upper floor is via the south door. The office is open for business as usual.

E. I. Rosheim Michaelson Story County State Bank

Farm Bureau Meeting in Howard Township

The Howard Township Farm Bureau holds its annual meeting next Tuesday evening December 8 in the high school assembly room. New officers will be elected and a program featuring talks by County Agent Paul Burson and Mrs. L W Golden plus musical numbers will be presented. All interested, members or not, are welcome to attend and meet the new county agent.

Howard Township Farm Bureau K. P. Teig Paul Burson L. W. Golden

KEEP STREETS CLEAN ASHES AND NAILS THREATEN DRIVERS

Mayor M. D. Rod urges enforcement of Ordinance No. 74 Section 107 prohibiting throwing or depositing ashes nails glass or other sharp substances on sidewalks streets alleys highways gutters or public grounds to prevent damage and injuries.

Rod

Intruding on Horace lightens McCallsburg High bills

Juniors of McCallsburg High School stage the play Intruding on Horace on Thursday December 10 at 8 pm in the high school auditorium. The story follows Horace Weldon amid a jewelry theft and jewel theft mystery solved by his unexpected boldness. Admission: reserved 85 cents, non reserved 25 cents.

McCallsburg High School Horace Susan Wimple Mattie Britson Tom Donlan Mark Sheldahl Elmer Coons Ward Shearer Madge Sinclair Ferne Burnette Horace Weldon Gerald Vallem Nannie Datchett Vivian Haugen Harrison Coulter Virgil Brekke Loris Adams Josephine Nelson J. T. Adams Harry Rasmussen Betty Blair Nettie Chelsing Josie Evans Leah Rasmussen Timothy Reenan Robert Olson Toby McCallsburg

Milford School Gains Approved High School Status

A state inspector letters confirms Milford Consolidated School is approved as a high school for the 1981 1932 term financing non resident tuition and college entry without exams for graduates. An audit reports minor five year mispayments totaling 11.57 with all records balanced and bonds outstanding totaling 77000 at 4 and 5 percent with insurance coverage cited.

Milford Consolidated School R. A. Griffin Consolidated Schools Board of Education Agnes Samuelson J. W. Long C. C. Stone Dan McNerney Mac Allen Joe Mills Milford

Roland Community Club Set to Meet December 8

The Roland Community Club schedules its regular meeting for next Tuesday evening in the school house music room. The gathering aims to discuss upcoming community events and project planning with members.

Scotch Collie Saves Farmer From Aggressive Bull

George Larson a farmer near Roland was saved from a charging Hereford by his Scotch Collie. The dog barked and bitten at the bull, allowing Larson to escape over a fence with only bruises and no broken bones. The bull was shipped to market the same day.

George Larson Roland Larson Runnig

Vikings Win First Game In Home opener

The Roland Vikings defeated the Radcliffe Roamers 40 to 30 at Milford school gym. Thompson led Roland with 18 points as Halverson and Bly starred for Radcliffe. The halftime score stood 17 to 13 in favor of Roland.

Roland Vikings Radcliffe Roamers Milford School Roland Halverson Luther College Iowa Bly Vikings Thompson Levi Tweet Michaelson Sandren Radcliffe Gaard Skare Johnson Auestad F. Brouwer Iowa State Teachers College

Carrie Olson to Return to China as Missionary

Miss Carrie Olson, long with and previously in China, has received a call to service there. She has before served twice in the field, the first over two decades ago, and now plans to depart soon after the holidays after finalizing passports in Minneapolis.

Carrie Olson China Miss Olson Minneapolis Pacific

Extra copies of this week's Roland Record available

Extra copies of this week's Roland Record may be obtained at the Record office for five cents per copy.

Roland Record

Churches Meet Schedule Highlights Advent Sermon and Choir Plans

A church notices upcoming events including Sunday School at 10, worship at 11 with a Luke text for Advent, a Sunday afternoon rehearsal for a Christmas program, Luther League address by Alta Haugen on missions, plus Thursday prayer, Saturday classes, and Monday choir meetings. A large list of men is invited to a Monday gathering to secure pledges for next year, with roles in hosting and program items noted.

Luther League Alta Haugen Jesus the Savior Roland Madagascar Helping Hand Society Dorotha Fagerland S. H. Frederickson Andrew Alvestad L. H. Larsen J. Michaelson Henry Alvestad L. B. Selvig O. S. Eggland C. A. Fagerland Joe Johnson Julius Wilson Christ Egeland B. A. Rasmussen Peter P. Teig Ed Wierson I. T. Sande W. W. Quamn E. B. Christian Arnold Cole Barney Darby Burton Alvestad Amil Annie Larsen

Bergen Lutheran Church announces class schedules and Bible outreach

The Bergen Lutheran Church led by Pastor M. O. Sumstad lists the Confirmation Class next Saturday at 10 o'clock in the parish house and Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 o'clock next Sunday. A Paris hospital scene shows wounded soldiers cherishing scriptures shared by a Bible woman. The message urges regular attendance and loyal support.

Paris

Humphrey Buys Out Partner In Roland Barber Shop

A. E. Humphrey bought Milo Halversons share, becoming sole proprietor of Humphrey and Halverson barber shop. Halverson family moved to Buffalo Center, where he opened a barber shop and Mrs Halverson will operate a beauty shop with him. Halversons eight and a half years in Roland followed a 1923 move from Mallard and 1925 return from Fort Dodge to buy in. The couple and their daughter Frances left for Buffalo Center Monday.

A. E. Humphrey Milo Halverson Humphrey Roland Fort Dodge

Neighbors Help Carpenter Family Harvest Corn

A husking bee on Tuesday assisted Mr and Mrs Gaylord Carpenter with their corn crop. Fourteen wagons worked the field and about 25 acres were harvested. Mr Carpenter has been ill this year and valued the neighborly support.

Gaylord Carpenter Mr. Carpenter

Christmas Greeting Card Deals in Roland Record Ad

The ad touts Christmas greeting cards priced at 1.25 for 25 and 12 ecards for 1.00. It invites readers to call the Roland Record office to view the samples.

Roland Record Office Rod Publishing Co

Climax Jesus Is Coming Again Sermon At Communion Service

A church announces Sunday sermon The Climax Jesus Is Coming Again and Holy Communion last this year Attendees should announce intent to partake The Ladies Aid Priscilla choir and South-East Ladies Aid hold annual meetings and Christmas events including a cantata and tree program Rehearsals and attendance urged with emphasis on timely participation and support for organizers

Jesus Ladies Aid Priscilla Ruth Myrtie Anderson Ruth Carstensen Helen Britson Alice Cole

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American Legion Meeting Farm Bureau Meeting BURG Congress geopacTis Thor OUR Churches Salem Lutheran Church Olaf Helen Bergen Lutheran Church M. O. Sumstad Buffalo Center
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