County Declamatory Contest Winners Named
The Story County High School Declamatory contest at North Grant school on February 11 crowned Duca Britson of Roland first in oratorical with I Am Innocent of His Blood and Vivian Hougen of McCallsburg second with Law Enforcement. Margaret Sunnee Story City won dramatic with Lilac Time. Jean Olinger Maxwell second in drama. Maurice Cornelison Nevada won humorous with The Egotistical Lover. Maxine Fisher Fernald second with China Blue Eyes. First-place winners received gold medals. schools earned a silver cup. Roland claims the silver cup for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County High School
North Grant School
Cambridge
Cole
Fernald
Kelley
Maxwell
McCallsburg
Nevada
North Grant
Roland
Story City
Sloane
Iowa State College
Duca Britson
Vivian Hougen
Margaret Sunnee
Jean Olinger
Maurice Cornelison
Maxine Fisher
Roland High School
Social Service League Annual Dinner in Ames Reviews Year's Work
About 60 people attended the Story County Social Service league dinner at a Ames Christian church. Reports showed 580 families in contact in 1930, with Ames aiding 213. total residents involved numbered 1 745. Expenditures and county funds details were given along with juvenile court cases and service totals for the year. A new board was elected and Rev LeRoy Burroughs spoke on expanding social service programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Social Service League
the Christian Church
Ames
LeRoy S. Burroughs
St. John’s
Episcopal Church
Edith Augustine
D. L. Iverson
Rotary Club Quartet
C. A. Smedal
Nevada
Story County
Social Service
The
League
Atty. C. A. Smedal
Board of Supervisors
Severie Park
Local Officials Named in Township Meeting
The report lists Howard township figures including director, Supervisor Oscar E. Tweet, Mrs. Jacob Erickson, Mrs. H. Frederickson and T. I. Sampson as participants in the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Township
Oscar E. Tweet
Jacob Erickson
8. H. Frederickson
T. I. Sampson
Post Nuptial Shower for Mrs Clarence Sampson
Mrs Clarence Sampson was honored at a linen shower hosted by Viola Danielson and Mrs Ray Danielson at the J S Danielson home Saturday afternoon. Richard Waugh delivered gifts in a wheelbarrow and pink and white decor carried the color scheme alongside the afternoon’s games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Sampson
Viola Danielson
Ray Danielson
J. S. Danielson
Little Richard Waugh
Anna and
Louise Hovland
Ruby Christian
Theresa, Marie and
Genevieve Donaldson
Mabel and
Gladys Hansen
Agnes Peterson
Alvina Dueland
Burdella Rasmussen
Dorothy Kimble
Elzina Phares
E. N. Waugh
Memorial Resolutions for Amy Hanson Haversten
The Iota Phi Phi club records heartfelt sympathy for the death of Amy Hanson Haversten. The resolutions extend condolences to the husband daughter and relatives and request comfort from God. Copies are to be given to the bereaved and filed in club records and published.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Hanson Haversten
Iota Phi Phi
Roland Record
Bernice Waugh
Elmira Evenson
Community Glug To Meet Tuesday
The Roland Community Club will gather next Tuesday evening February 17 at 8 in the bank building upstairs room. All adults are urged to attend regardless of prior membership. The executive committee has revised the constitution and by laws and will report. The revision sets a fifty cent annual membership fee and aims to enroll all adult citizens. Other important community matters will be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Community Club
Bank
C. A. Fagerland
L. J. Skromme
Jeffrey Michaelson
S. A. Ericson
Burglars Again Enter Station
Thieves broke into the Standard Oil Service Station Tuesday night and stole about 25 dollars of merchandise. Owner E J Sandvig found missing oil bottles and other items including four gallons of oil two boxes of cigars six tubes candy and more. This marks a second theft at the station in a little over a week with a pump gate lock also broken on January 31 stealing 380 gallons of gasoline. Police are investigating alongside similar reports from McCallsburg and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard Oil
E. Jd. Sandvig
McCallsburg
Greeting from Hayland in Stavanger sends remittance
Hayland P. H. Hayland former Roland resident now based in Stavanger Norway sends greetings and a remittance to the Record after nearly 25 years away. He stays in touch with friends back home through the local paper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Hayland
Roland
Stavanger
Norway
Mr. Hayland
Large closing out sales planned in February
One of the territory's largest closing out sales will be the Mrs. T. O. Savim sale next Wednesday February 18. On Friday February 20 J. A. Christian will hold a closing out sale as both quit farming. Christian will move with his family to Roland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. O. Savim
J. A. Christian
Extra copies of this week's Roland Record
The Roland Record announces that extra copies of the current issue are available at the Record office for five cents per copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Record
Local businesses and arrests highlight 1901 Ames news
From the Record of Feb 6 1901 A G Halverson to close piano and organ business and move to South Dakota S O Hegland an officer of Northwestern Land and Trust Co capitalized at 50000 story city Quite a crowd at the Ames city jail as mayor and city marshal destroyed 26 cases two kegs of beer and a keg of whisky liquor seized from two alleged bootleggers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Halverson
South Dakota
S. O. Hegland
Story City
Northwestern Land and Trust Co
Ames
Dray Line Sold and Local Weddings Reported
Arnold C. Lura bought the dray line from S. J. Mannes who plans to move to a farm near Forest City. Olive Jacobson and Oscar O Helland wed February 1 at the Salem parsonage with Rev. J. N. Sandren officiating. Ole Christian’s real estate was auctioned by H. BE. Myrah at Mrs. Julia Christian’s home, Colonel E. F. Bell auctioneer, about a thousand acres sold for over $118,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arnold C. Lura
S. J. Mannes
Forest City
Olive Jacobson
Oscar O. Helland
Salem Parsonage
J. N. Sandren
Ole Christian
H. BE. Myrah
Julia Christian
Col
E. F. Bell
Vikings edge Collins in close 30 27 win at Collins
Roland Vikings topple Collins Independents 30 to 27 as Arvid Levi sinks go ahead field goals late. Shickels Haltermann and Rosheim contribute key plays. Sig Jespersen, ex coach of Roland, plays for Collins. Next up, Roland aims for Nevada February 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Vikings
Collins Independents
Collins
Nevada
Hubbard
Arvid Levi
Roland
Michaelson
Vikings
Shickels
Halterman
Levi
Rosheim
Sig Jespersen
Nevada Blue Devils
E. Cole
Omundson
F Shickells
F Marsh
C Jespersen
Towne
Heintz
Funeral Rites Held For Mrs Henry Hoversten
Funeral services for Mrs. Henry Hoversten were conducted last Thursday at the home and Salem church with Rev. Olaf Helen in charge. Burial followed at Roland cemetery. Pallbearers included Henry Hanson Elmer Hanson Otto Hanson Joseph Hoversten Elmer Hoversten and Barney Darby. A large turnout included many out of town guests from Elmore Minnesota Eagle Grove Stanhope Joliet Morris Jewell Story City Madrid Nevada McCallsburg Radcliffe and other nearby communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoversten
Salem Church
Olaf Helen
Roland Cemetery
Henry
Elmer
Otto Hanson
Joseph
Elmer Hoversten
Barney Darby
Ben Thorson
Lester
Mildred
Christ Anderson
Elmore
Minn
Joe Tokheim
Jacob Westre
Ellen Haversten
Eagle Grove
Nels Johnson
Hjelmer Hoagland
Stanhope
Oliver Tesdall
Joliet, Ill
Sarah Tesdall
Morris, Ill
Sherman Helvig
Jewell
Bb. W. Johnson
O. K. Helvig
M. Henderson
Hans Torkelson
T. H. Torkelson
Arthur Boyd
Currie Larson
E. N. Egeland
Burton Gandrup
B. M. Rasmusson
Story City
Oliver Weeks
Madrid
Theodore Thompson
H L. Boyes
Nevada
Clarence Wester
McCallsburg
Severin Langland
Radcliffe
Livestock Judging Winners Named at Iowa State College
Palmer Teig of this place won tenth in the dairy cattle class during the Farm and Home week judging contest at Iowa State College Friday. About 100 participants competed with Wilbur Plager of Grundy Center taking first and J E Sunnoe of Jewell finishing second.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer Teig
Iowa State College
Wilbur Plager
Grundy Center
J. E. Sunnoe
Jewell
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Henry Haversten
Neighborhood friends assisted during illness and death of Mrs. Henry Haversten. Special thanks to Rev Olaf Helen for visits and comfort, the Ladies Chorus, Mr and Mrs O B Boyd for singing at the funeral, and for floral gifts from Ida Hanson and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Haversten
Olaf Helen
Boyd
Ethel
Ida Hanson
Record Newsroom Schedule Rules
News items should be submitted by Monday or Tuesday when possible and by Wednesday at the latest. All type is set on Wednesday and the paper prints Thursday morning.
Notices on Ash and Cinder Deposits Violation
The mayor warns residents of town ordinances prohibiting ashes and cinders on streets and alleys. Residents must pile ashes on their premises for removal by the street commissioner in spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Rod
Komla Dinner By Bergen Church Aid Groups Next Tuesday
The Ladies Aid societies of Bergen church will host a komla dinner at the parish house on February 17. Prices are 25 cents for children and 35 cents for adults. Servings start at 11. Menu includes komla and pork, breads, orange whip, kringla, jam, milk and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Societies
Bergen Church
Community Church announces weekend services and activities
The church lists Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 and 11 for Holy Communion and a Norwegian service. Luther League programs, Ladies Aid meetings, Boy Scouts, Choir, and short sermons by visiting ministers are scheduled across Thursday to Saturday with multiple hostesses and lunch served daily.
Bergen Lutheran Church M O Sumatad Pastor
The confirmation class meets next Saturday at 10 in the parish house. Sunday School and Bible Classes are held each Sunday at 10 with large, regular attendance. Members praise the teachers and young people for their faithful work and spiritual growth.
Boy Scouts Observe Anniversary Week With Dinner and Awards
The February 8 to 15 Anniversary Week marks 21 years for the Boy Scouts of America. Roland Troop hosts an oyster supper and Court of Honor at the schoolhouse at 7 p.m. Tonight awards include Merit Badges for Thomas Johnson and Richard Snyder advancing to Junior Assistant Scoutmaster, with Johnson also earning seventeen Merit Badges. Joseph O. Johnson leads the troop, aided by a committee: Eli N. Nelson, J. A. Simser, O. S. Boyd, Hosea Jandall, Jeffrey Michaelson, Wm. Myrland and Arthur J. Rod. examiners include Dr. J. A. Snyder, Dr. S. J. Charlesworth, F. A. Gorton, O. L. Turmo and Jess Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Roland
Thomas Johnson
Richard Snyder
S. H. Frederickson
Joseph O. Johnson
Eli N
Nelson
J. A. Simser
O. S. Boyd
Hosea Jandall
Jeffrey Michaelson
Wm. Myrland
Arthur J. Rod
J. A. Snyder
S. J. Charlesworth
F. A. Gorton
O. L. Turmo
Jess Cole
Legion Meets Tonight at Baka Home
The February meeting of the American Legion post and Auxiliary is set for this evening at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Baka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post and Auxiliary
H. M. Baka
Roland Clearance Association Shuts Clearing House
The Roland Clearance association closed its clearing house here Tuesday due to insufficient support. Directors say reopening could occur at any time if demand returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Clearance Association
What the Bible Teaches about Baptism as a Means of Grace
Sunday morning class invites all to learn how baptism serves grace. Sun service at 11 with sermon The Passion Proclamation. Boy Scouts meet Thursday 7 at the schoolhouse. East church hosts 3 pm sermon Han Som Bar Bort Vor Lynd. Various aid societies plan meetings and programs this week. Choir rehearsal Monday 7:30. Sunday is Go-To-Church Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church
Bethany Ladies Aid
Henry H. Tweet
Ladies Aid
Otis Tweet
Joe H. Tweet
Iver Hegland
Maggie Hegland
Carrie Highland
M. O. Sumstad
Northeast
John Hauptley
Priscilla
Irene
Lydia Shafland
Ferné Highland
Joan of Arc
Also Mentioned on This Page
Duea Britson
Social Service Meeting
Standard
Hayland
OUR Churches
Salem Lutheran Church
Luther League
Trinity Luther League
Naglestad
Ellsworth
Northeast Ladies Aid Society
Jacob Hill
Boy Scouts
United West Ladies Aid
John C. Olson
Helping Hand Society
Helen Tweet
Iowa Central Inner Mission Society
Indremissionsforeningen
P. Buland
Huxley
B. K. Barstad
Fjeldberg Luther League
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumatad
Legion
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