First National Bank in Roland Closed
The town’s only bank, First National Bank, closed its doors with a notice from the board of directors to protect depositors. A receiver, A. L. Lawrence, arrived from Inwood Iowa to liquidate assets. Local officials consider forming a clearing house and a 5 member committee will report at a mass meeting at 7 30 this evening at the school house inviting farmers and townspeople to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
First National Bank
A. L. Lawrence
Inwood
Iowa
N. H. Nelson
Security Savings Bank of
McCallsburg
O. M. Thompson
H. Frederickson
Lars J. Skromme
B. H. Knudtson
M. Thompson
Eli N. Nelgon
Jefferson
Durby and Duea Wed in Bergen Parsonage Ceremony
Miss Ruth Durby and Victor Duea united in marriage at the Bergen parsonage with Rev. M O Sumstad officiating at 6 PM. Attendants were Miss Bernice Durby and Benjamin Duea. A two course dinner for ten followed at the bride’s home. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Darby, grew up locally and graduated Milford High School in 1929. The groom, son of Mrs Odne Howen, has lived in Nevada recently and worked at Harris Auto Service. they will reside in Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Durby
Victor Duea
Bergen Parsonage
M. O. Sumstad
Bernice Durby
Benjamin Duea
Peter Darby
South of
Roaand
Milford High School
Odne Howen
Nevada
Harris Auto Service
Fire at Cecelia Christian Farm Narrows to Suspected Arson
Sam R. Starr from Des Moines investigated a Monday blaze that destroyed a corn crib and a machine shed on the Mrs. Cecelia Christian farm 12 miles north of Roland. Officials believe the simultaneous fires and the insurance stake prompt doubts of accidental cause and may lead to arrests if arson is proven.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam R. Starr
Des Moines
Cecelia Christian
Roland
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Starr
Mass Meeting For Clearing House In Roland
A mass meeting will be held at 7 30 this Thursday at the school house to arrange a clearing house for the community to replace a bank until one is opened. Everyone is urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Meet This Week at American Legion Post and Auxiliary
The regular monthly meeting of the American Legion post and Auxiliary will be held Friday evening this week at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Erickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post and Auxiliary
Jacob Erickson
Market Day Sale Promoted by Amos O Jacobson Near Town
Amos O. Jacobson sponsors a market day sale at his place east of town next Monday December 8 Col C O Highland serves as auctioneer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos O. Jacobson
Col. C. O. Highland
Roland Ro c kets Sports Notes and Holiday Schedule
The Roland scene lists faculty recognitions with fruit baskets and notes spelling and geography honors. Student essays and posters are highlighted along with a Junior high declamatory contest judged by Bayton Morgan. Season tickets go on sale for six basketball games at Roland gym with discounts for students and a upcoming home game against Maxwell after a Kanawha trip.
P. T. A. And School Activities Report Highlights
The executive committee met last Tuesday. Second grade outing at Sandy for Erling Bakker’s birthday. Teachers spent Thanksgiving vacation at home. P. T. A. teachers and staff assigned to multiple towns for a December play. Declamatory contest narrowed to eleven finalists from eighteen. Contestants include Nelson, Holland, Christianson, Larson, Jorstad, Olson, Thomas, Ritland, Caltvedt, Britson, Rasmussen. Student societies elected officers. first program set for Christmas. American Government class maps Iowa districts and ponders future congressional boundaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erling Bakker
Sandy
Miss Hallett
Gifford
Miss Swenson
Nevada
Miss Hill
Miss Shold
Roland
Miss Trustem
Joyce
Miss Morse
Cedar Rapids
Miss Wherry
Mr. Tisdale
Zearing
Gerlach
Cambridge
Mr. Bly
Radcliffe
Miss Craig
Wendell Christianson
Berdella Larson
Betty Jorstad
Colleen Olson
Margaret Thomas
Reymond Ritland
Emma Caltvedt
Sarah Britson
Lillian Rasmussen
Stélla Moklebust
Theron Thomas
Gerald Wallem
Hazel Hougen
Gladys Britson
Robert Olson
Iowa
McCallsburg High Faces Roland After District Shuffle
The district realignment will cut two U S Representatives and shift territory. Arthur Rasmussen returns to class after four weeks out to help pick corn. The high school practices against Nevada on Nevada’s floor. The junior high declamatory contest is set for Wednesday at 8 PM in the auditorium. P T A meets next Tuesday December 9 with a program of singing exercises and talks. McCallsburg teams fell to Roland 27 16 and 14 10 last Wednesday. Friday December 5 they host Story City on the Iceal floor with both squads in action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Arthur Rasmussen
Nevada
United States
P. T.A
F. E. Nail
H. N. Bakke
McCallsburg High School
Roland
McCallsburg
Story City
Big P. T. A. Meeting Draws Large Roland Crowd
One of the largest audiences at a Roland P. T. A. meeting heard Rev. Olaf Holen speak and music from school students. Dr. J. A. Snyder outlined protective diphtheria treatment and the association plans to begin the school program soon. The next meeting is set for January 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Parent-Teacher Association
Olaf Holen
J. A. Snyder
Luncheon in Honor of Two Visiting Ladies
Mrs. O. O. Levi hosted sixteen ladies for a two course luncheon Saturday afternoon honoring her sisters Mrs. Fred Holt of Elmore Minnesota and Mrs. Albert Newton of Sumner Washington. Attendees included Mrs. Jacob Twedt Mrs. Oscar Cole Mrs. O. G. Twedt Mrs. Henry Hanson Mrs. M. O. Sumstad Mrs. C. J. Johnson Mrs. J. J. Thompson Mrs. I. A. Gorton Mrs. H. T. Hegland Mrs. C. J. Jacobson Mrs. L. L. Bakka Mrs. Iver Norem Mrs. Jane Erickson and Mrs. Margaret Twedt with Mrs. Lena Cole and Helen Cole assisting in serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Levi
Fred Holt
Elmore
Minn
Albert Newton
Sumner
Wash
Jacob Twedt
Oscar Cole
O. G. Twedt
Henry Hanson
M. O. Sumstad
C. 3. Johnson
J. J. Thompson
I. A. Gorton
Thanksgiving Day Sake Dinner and Sale Total
The Bergen Ladies Aid society raised 477 dollars and five cents from their Thanksgiving Day parish house event. Dinner contributed 193 dollars and twenty cents, while sale of articles added 283 dollars and eighty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen Ladies Aid Society
Patrons to Receive Cream Checks at Roland Creamery
Patrons of the Roland Farmers Creamery will receive their checks for cream at the creamery next Monday morning, December 8, according to the Roland Farmers Creamery Company advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Farmers Creamery Company
Confirmation and Church Activities at Bergen Lutheran
The church outlines upcoming events including Confirmation class next Saturday at 10, Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 and 11, Boy Scouts weekly, and Holy Communion the last service of the year. It notes large, regular attendance, ongoing teacher preparation, and plans for the annual Every Member Canvass with weekly envelopes for 1981.
Great Lakes Pipe Line unloads steel pipes for ten miles
The first shipment of pipe for a Great Lakes Pipe Line project arrived last week here. Six carloads were unloaded with four more soon, totaling ten carloads. Each carload yields a mile of pipe, enough for ten miles. Pipes are 32 feet long, weigh over 600 pounds, and will be welded in ground. The Britson Lumber grounds will store them until crews arrive from Minnesota, possibly taking months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes Pipe Line Company
Britson Lumber Company
Minnesota
Pie Social and Program at Mathre School
A pie social and program will be held at Mathre School three miles west of Roland on Friday evening December 5. The program starts at 8 o'clock. Ladies are requested to bring pies. Julia Bielefeldt, teacher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathre
Roland
Julia Bielefeldt
Church Papers drive to boost renewals next week
Forty four young people will canvass for renewal or new subscriptions with the slogan A Church Paper in Every Home of Our Church. They will await your response and strive to succeed if you support them.
Salem Lutheran Church notices brief service and events
Olaf Holen, Pastor, Salem Lutheran Church invites Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Norwegian language service at 11 with a sermon on Luke 17 20 30 Menneske sennens Day. Luther League Sunday 7 80 pm observes International Bible Sunday with program. Bertha Hoffman Marimba solo Lyman Larsen choir. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pm Boy Scouts Thursday 7 pm at the school. List of church event hosts and reminders for Friday 7 30 pm, confirmation class Saturday 10 am, choir rehearsal Monday 7 80 pm, S D O R Tuesday 7 45 pm, Southeast Ladies Aid today at Mrs A J Shold with program including vocal and violin solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menneskesennens
Luther League
International Bible
Bertha Hoffman
Lyman Larsen
Bert Britson
Henry Alvestad
Ben Swenson
Oscar Erickson
O. I. Eggland
Herman Knudtson
C. A. Fagerland
Nels Waugh
Lawrence Larsen
S.J. Michaelson
John Josendal
J. S. Wilson
B. A. Rasmusson
Christ Egeland
Malcolm Larson
Odne Howen
Wilbur Howen
Martin Moe
J. M. Christian
Adolph Eggland
Cyrus Grove
T. O. Haaland
Mike Tendall
Knut Stensland
Iver Gjerde
Lloyd Halverson
Arthur Hovick
JA. Christian
Paul Pederson
Morris Hill
Joe Hill
Silas Strum
I. T. Sande
Neilius Nelson
Arnold Cole
E. B Christian
Henry Haversten
Barney Darby
John C. Olson
Miller Grimsley
Hazel
Herma Stensland
Esther
Merle Hemnes
Grizelda Morse
Ruth Carstensen
Richard Snyder
Southeast Ladies Aid
A. J. Shold
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Durby-Duea
MASS
Roland Rockets
Margaret Hagen
Frances Halverson
Thomas Jacobson
Ruth Sandren
Norris Egeland
Mr. Egeland
Miss Sandren
Ethel Hoversten
Charlotte Sampson
Carroll Tegland
P. J. Peterson
Ames
Supt. Gorton
Kanawha
Lupt
Gorton
Jessie Gorton
Europe
Karen Eggland
Marion Anderson
Bessie Nelson
Bayton Morgan
Iowa State College
John Britson
Richard Britson
Daddy Doé
Ruth” Peterson
Alice Thompson
Biff Perkin
Susan Snyder
Betty Erickson
Cornet
Alphoe Lo
Cyrus Bakka
Roland-McCallsburg
Burg
Maxwell
Nicholas Bacon
Fellows
Roland-Burg
Jeendall
Norem
Bielefeldt
J. Erickson
Sturson
Mills
Olsen
Thomas
Hovick
G¢ Deer
Christian
Gill
Roland Hanson
Pritland
R. Erickson
Snyder
Childers
McCaisburg Arnold
Strum
F Christian
Brekke
Snover
Vallem
Olson
Skimel
Drusa Nail
Charlotte Ritland
BIG P. T. A. Meeting
OUR Churches
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O
Ladies Aid
Priscilla
Doris
Corinne Birkeland
Doris Birkeland
Northeast Ladies Aid
Northeast
Oklahoma
Record Office
Salem Lutheran Church
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