Banquet Crowned Local Boy Scout Anniversary Week
The February 18 Scout banquet at the school gym marked the anniversary week with Roland Troop 19 hosting. Most members attended as food prepared by mothers was consumed, and scouts then cleaned and set the tables before an 8 PM program. Tenderfoot badge recipients included Paul Rodhi and Thomas vobalugis with staff and assistant Scoutmasters present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Troop
Robert. Boyd
Coe
Delta
Tenderfoot
Paul Rodhi
Thomas Vobalugis
Ih Snyder
Ludwig seeks treasurer seat with long county roots
C H Ludwig announces his candidacy for county treasurer. A Warren township native, he has farmed, served as deputy in 1910, and held trust posts while remaining connected to the Nevada office for six years. He cites integrity and broad county support. incumbent Winsel is not running.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Ludwig
Story County
Warren Township
Nevada
Ludwig
F. N. Fowler
Michaelson
Winsel
Gasoline Prices Drop Amid Competitive Market Pressures
A two cent per gallon decrease took effect Monday lowering the common grade price to 18 percent cents per gallon including an eight cent tax. The change ends a drought of price movement since May of last year, with competition cited as the cause of the decline.
Dinner and Sale at Bergen Church With Orchestral Music
The Ladies Aid of Bergen church hosts a dinner and sale next Saturday evening starting at 8. The menu includes beef scalloped potatoes buttered peas hot tea biscuits wheat bread pickles fruit whip white cake and coffee. Proceeds go to the organ fund. An orchestra directed by Miss Grizelda Morse will play during dinner. Dinners priced at 25 and 40 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Societies
Bergen Church
Organ Fund
Grizelda Morse
Resignations and Local Business Updates From District No 7
Alfred Mason resigns the balance of the term in District No 7 Scott township to resume studies at Iowa State College. Brit Hovland opens a carpenter shop above Grove's store. George Connelly, owner of the Nevada Coach horse Duke, attended the Institute last week. The state veterinarian investigated cattle deaths at Andrew H Twedt's place and attributed them to a bite from a rabid dog, noting several neighbors also lost cattle to the disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Mason
Scott’ Township
Iowa State College
Brit Hovland
Grove
George’ Connelly
Nevada
Duke
Andrew H. Twedt
Twedt
Town Notices and Local Moves Highlight Week
Skromme buys Hans H Jondall residence for 905 at auction. O A Gaard audited as station agent replaced by J E Wells of Washington. Christine Tweet moves buildings to Watney homestead. Chas Watney to move this spring. O E Skogerboe heads to Forest City to farm. 1910 class presents mid year program. Dena Teig to wed S O Birkeland tonight. L M Olson recovers from pneumonia. Halvor Bakka family to move to Thompson area. Mrs Walter Eames and daughter Annie relocate to Serine Jacobson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A Skromme
Hans H. Jondall
Iowa Central Railway
O. A. Gaard
J. E. Wells
Washington
Iowa
Christine Tweet
Swen Holland
Watney
Walter Eames
Annie
Huxley
Serine Jacobson
Farm Bureau Women Plan Tray and Basket Weaving Sessions
Farm Bureau women from districts 2 through 9 met at I T Sande and P J Peterson homes for all day weaving seminars. Luncheons were served and new leaders Mrs Nell Seymour and Mrs Orin Dickinson assisted. Future sessions on February 28 at Oscar Sampson and February 25 at I T Sande invite all interested members to bring notebooks tools and supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Bureau
P. J. Peterson
Albert Egeland
Nell Seymour
Orin Dickinson
Oscar Sampson
I. T. Sande
Smith Seeks Fifth Term as County Attorney
Earle S. Smith of Ames announces renomination and re election for Story County attorney. In four years he has led prosecutions of law violators with general success and earned a reputation as fair and a square shooter. He has lived in Story County most of his life and served as prosecutor since filling the unexpired term of Carl A. Smedal. Read the ads in the Roland Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earle S. Smith
Ames
Smith
Carl A. Smedal
Story County
Meetings Well Attended By County Farm Bureau Feeders
The six livestock feeding meetings led by Story County Farm Bureau drew strong turnout. Co W McDonald of Iowa State College Extension Service explained feeding principles over details and showed how to cost feeds from analysis. He urged using home grown seeds and buying only what is needed to balance rations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Farm Bureau
Co. W. McDonald
Iowa State College Extension’ Service
Lumber Salvage Sale Proceeds Reach 808 Dollars
Inside lumber salvaged from the Bergen church was auctioned Saturday raising 808 dollars. The remainder of the building will be torn down soon and the rest of the lumber will be offered at a later auction.
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Bergen
Wicks and Mickelson Wed at Salem Parsonage
Miss Hazel Wicks and Melvin R. Mickelson were married at Salem parsonage by Rev. Olaf Helen on a Saturday afternoon, with Miss Sedall Wicks and Ernest Dyvig as witnesses. The couple, after a dinner in Ames, planned a short wedding trip to Des Moines and Jefferson. The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Tom H. Wicks, and the groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Mickelson, will live with the groom’s parents while farming this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Wicks
Melvin R. Mickelson
Salem Parsonage
Olaf Helen
Sedall .Wicks
Ernest Dyvig
Ames
Des Moines
Jefferson
Tom.h. Wicks
North of Roland
Andrew Mickelson
East of Randall
Randall High School
A-1 Credit Rating Promoted in Civic Welfare Ad
The piece notes how an A-1 credit rating benefits firms and individuals and underscores credit as a valuable asset. It highlights that business people understand protected credit and that the civic welfare advertisement on page 8 centers on the power of credit and its daily value.
Fowler seeks Republican renomination for county recorder
Mrs Hattie D Fowler of Nevada announces her candidacy for another term as Story county recorder. She cites her two terms in office and treasurer connections, arguing she is well known, capable and trustworthy to taxpayers.
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Hattie D. Fowler
Nevada
Fowler
Story County
Bergen Lutheran Church Activities Bulletin
The notice lists church events and classes at Bergen Lutheran Church including Confirmation class, Sunday School, Bible classes, Boy Scouts, Norwegian language service, sermons, Ladies Aids, Priscilla, Willing Workers, Choir rehearsal, women’s supper and organ fund sale, and a sacred concert by the Luther College Chorus on March 2 with fifty eight voices from ten states and one foreign country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
Ladies Aids
Q. M. Wierson
H. M. Nassen
Northeast
M. E. Garman
Priscilla
M. 0. Sumstad
Ruth Darby
Wilma Highland
Ruth Peterson
Betty Britson
Women Societies of Our Church
Organ Fund
Luther College Chorus
Our
Salem Lutheran Church notices and local groups
Salem Lutheran Church invites attendance at Bethany Lutheran events. Olaf Hollen is pastor. The Ladies Aid Society meets this afternoon with Mrs Jog Swangon. Prayer meets Thursdays at 7:80. Boy Scouts meet Thursday evening at 7 at the school house. Northeast Ladies Aid meets Friday afternoon with Mrs Paul F Pedergon. United West Ladies Aid is listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany
Ladies' Aid Society
Jog. Swangon
Boy Scouts
Northeast Ladies, 'Aid
Ciety
United West Ladies ‘Aid Society
Anenson to Open Shell Station in Main Street Building
M. Anenson, who closed his Woodmen Hall meat market, will open a Shell service station in the First National Bank building on north Main street after remodeling. He will sell Shell gasoline and oil, with driveways and pumps under the front roof. Hegiland Produce will remain in back rooms.
Dickey Seeks Republican Nod for County Auditor
Ryan Dickey, six years deputy auditor under 0 R Solem, is a Republican candidate for county auditor in the June primaries. Born in Story County thirty-one years ago, he has lived there all his life and argues his record and voter contact justify support. Solem will not seek another term.
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Ryan Dickey
R. Solem
Story County
Dickey
Solem
Jury panel drawn for March term in Nevada
Petit jurors for the March term of court to convene in Nevada include H J Amensen and others from the vicinity. Names listed from this area are Ove Holland, J E Quam, Joel Sandvold, T T Wicks, GC Eb Baumgardner, and Mrs Nora Shearer of McCallsburg with Judge H Ey Fry presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
H. Ey. ‘Fry
Boone
H.J. ‘Amensen
Ove’ Holland
Joel Sandvold
T. T. Wicks
Baumgardner
Nora. Shearer
McCallsburg
Religious Activities Schedule at Community Church
Friday meets with Mrs. I T Sande in the afternoon. Saturday morning Bible classes at 10 at the schoolhouse. Sunday services begin 10 with English service and Sunday school, sermon based on John 12 35 41. Luther League meets Sunday 7 30 p m for fourth address on Up-to-date Questions from Long Ago. Choir practice Monday 7 30 p m. S D O R meets Tuesday 7 45 p m at church parlors with Annie and Violet Larsen and Lyman Larsen and Mrs Michaelson reading What are some good life rules Miss Cleo Christ discusses the paper Miss Morse will sing with a heartful contribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. T. Sande
Glass
Wes
Luther League
House of Temptation
Owill
Annie
Violet’ Larsen
Lyman — Larsen
Michaelson
Cleo
Christ ‘Dicuss
Miss Morse
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Moe Itier
Luther College
Decorah
Bergen T ‘Er League
Bergen Luther
Roland
Wicks
Mickelson
Salem
Olaf Hollen
Anenson
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