Luther College Chorus to sing at Bergen Church Sunday
The Luther College Chorus under Theodore Nickel will perform sacred and classical music at Bergen church next Sunday at 2 30 in the afternoon. The all male chorus from Decorah Town travels in two buses on a tour through three states with about 20 appearances. A collection will be taken to cover expenses. Bergen Luther League sponsors the concert.
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Luther College Chorus
Theodore Nickel
Bergen Church
Luther College
Decorah
Spresent
Northwest
Luther At. Church
L. A. Moe
Roland Boy
Robert S. Erickson
Church
Bergen Luther League
Nickel
Christ Church of Stoughton
Luhhter College
Town
Leipzig
Germany
Anniversary Surprise for Mr and Mrs Jacob Risdal
Mr and Mrs Jacob Risdal celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary with about 75 guests at their north of town home. Rev M O Sumstad spoke and presented a money gift from the guests. Attendees included relatives and friends from Torrington Wyoming Marshalltown Des Moines Badger Thor Hubbard and Newhall with Benton county relatives unable to attend but Corney Risdal calling to extend congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Risdal
M. O. Sumstad
Gibson
Donald
Torrington
Wyo
Bertha Durland
Glen
Marshalltown
R. C. Lytton
Des Moines
Christian Kulild
John Johnson
Arthur
Badger
Bessie Hellesland
Thor
Severin Christianson
Hubbard
Benton County
Risdal
Corney Risd
Trophy of Cattle Load Incident Near Roland
Clarence Thompson tipped a truck laden with cattle on a road south of Roland last week. No major damage occurred to the truck or load, though Mr Thompson and his son sustained minor windshield scratches while relocating his property near Nevada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence ‘Thompson
Roland
Thompson
Nevada
Mid-Week Lenten Meditations Planned at Bergen Church
Rev. M. O. Sumstad will conduct a six session series of mid week Lenten meditations at Bergen church starting next Wednesday evening. The complete program is listed in the Bergen church announcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. 0. Sumstad
Bergen
Mrs Erickson Elected President in Legion Auxiliary
At a recent American Legion Auxiliary meeting Mrs Jacob Erickson was elected president to fill the vacancy. Mrs Jeffrey Michaelson had been elected last fall but did not accept and vice president Miss Irene Erickson has officiated at meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Jacob Erickson
Jeffrey Michaelson
Irene Erickson
Silver wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs A J Shold
Mr and Mrs A J Shold celebrated their silver wedding anniversary at their southeast town home with ninety relatives and friends. A surprise one o clock dinner followed a church return with a short program. Toasts, letters from Norway and Decorah, a piano solo, songs, and gifts marked the afternoon with guests from Story City, Radcliffe, Kelley, and Des Moines.
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A. J. Shold
Olaf Helen
Salem Church
Eide Sevde Mated in Marshalltown Home Ceremony
Elias R Eide and Bertha Sevde wed at the bride’s mother Mrs Johanna Sevde home with Justice Swenson presiding. Guests included E F Bell Henry Thompson Ole Christian A H Lura John Handeland H H Lura H E Myrah Olaus Teig and T O Christian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Sevde
Johanna Sevde
Justice Swenson
E. F. Bell
Henry Thompson
Ole Christian
A. H. Lura
John Handeland
H. H. Lura
H. E. Myrah
Olaus Teig
T. O. Christian
Marshalltown
Nels Egeland
Thompson
Moving and milestones in a rural community
Ed Osmundson moves his household goods and livestock to a new farm near Marietta Minnesota after buying land last fall. Amond and Mrs. Thompson celebrate their 25th wedding anniversary with a neighborhood surprise six miles southeast of town. The Anderson family relocates from Genoa Colorado to the Anderson farm west of town. Mr and Mrs Thor Nereim receive a surprise as they prepare to move near Forest City. An independent basketball team visits Jewell and loses 86 to 6 in a return game.
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Ed Osmundson
Marietta
Minn
Amond Thompson
O. O. Anderson
Lars
Genoa
Colo
Anderson
Thor Nereim
Forest City
Jewell
Jewell Boys
Buck seeks sheriff's office in Story county race
Frank E. Buck of Ames announces as a Republican candidate for Story county sheriff in the June primaries for the regular term starting January 1, 1981. A veteran of the Spanish American and World Wars, Buck served in Army criminal investigation in France and southern Europe, later working for American Express in Ames. He has long ties to Story county and North Western Railroad, and previously ran for sheriff in 1928.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Buck
Amés
Story County
Mr. Buck
Buck
Third U.S. Artillery
France
Thirty-fifth Engineers
Criminal Investigation Bureau
American Express Company
Ames
Express Company
Northwestern Railroad
Kansas
Cedar Falla
Nevada
Collins
Din ner gathering at big company prompts record entry
A Sunday dinner with many attendees prompted a reminder to record names for the office log. The note emphasizes the need to list all present and forward the details to the records department.
Eyewear Injury Prompted $5000 Damage Petition
Lee Thompson sues Sam Eggland in district court seeking damages of 5000 after a work accident last fall. A falling 8 bolt struck his eye necessitating removal, injuries suffered while employed by Eggland. Send any further news to the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee Thompson
Sam Eggland
Thompson
Eggland
Hougen Begins Campaign for Story County Attorney Nomination
Jeffrey C. Hougen of McCallsburg announces his candidacy for the Republican nomination for Story County Attorney. A 1926 Iowa Law School graduate, World War I veteran, and former Mackillsburg and Radcliffe educator, he now resides in McCallsburg and is active in veteran affairs with the Roland American Legion post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey C. Hougen
McCallsburg
Law
State University of Iowa
Story County
Hougen
O. C. Hougen
Roland
University of Iowa
Radcliffe
Iowa City
American Legion
Roland Post
Church Razed in Roland as Old Bergen Church Falls
The old Bergen church in Roland was completely razed Saturday with many volunteers from the congregation aiding carpenters. About 30 workers were on site Friday and Saturday, with roughly 50 present overall. Ladies Aid prepared lunch for laborers as lumber is auctioned off next Wednesday March 6 at 12 30 PM after sorting into piles.
Vikings Head to State Tournament in Marshalltown
The Roland Vikings travel to Marshalltown for the state tournament of independent teams. Their first game is against Grundy Center at 4:80 this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Vikings
Marshalltown
Grundy Center
Roland Golf Club Annual Meeting Tonight
The Roland Golf club holds its annual meeting in the assembly room at the First National Bank at 7:80 this evening. Members are asked to attend to discuss club affairs and future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Golf Club
First National Bank
Sale of Bergen church Ladies Aid nets 206.85 dollars
The Bergen church Ladies Aid sale Saturday evening raised 122.90 from the sale items and 79.95 from the dinner with 4.00 in donations, yielding a net total of 206.85 dollars to benefit the organ fund.
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Ladies Aid Societies of
Bergen Church
Organ Fund
Women Meet Tuesday On Home Furnishings Lesson
The Farm Bureau women run the third year fourth lesson of Home Furnishings during the week of March 3. Warren Howard and Lafayette townships hold a session over First National Bank in Warren on Tuesday March 4 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Supplies include notebook pencil pasteboard and various craft items. Leaders are asked to bring sandwiches and a covered dish for the noon lunch.
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Farm Bureau
Warren
Howard
Lafayette
First National Bank
Thomas Charles ‘& Co
Calumet Ave
Chicago
Ill
Behold The Lamb Of God Sermon and Lutheran activities
A church notice brief outlines Sunday school and Bible class times at Bergen Lutheran Church with details on confirmations, boy scouts, Luther College Chorus concerts, and a mid week Lenten meditation series titled Jesus Died For Me. It lists upcoming services, choir rehearsals, and Ladies Aid activities with hostesses and program topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence
Mattie Solyst
Jeannette Olson
Jesus
Shippers Plan Big Meeting On Co operative Livestock Marketing
The Roland Co operative Shipping association holds its annual meeting March 8 at the assembly room above the First National Bank. Farmers expect a large attendance as speakers Sam H. Thompson and Knute Espe discuss livestock marketing amid changes in co op shipping, auto trucks, and the federal farm board. A national live stock marketing effort with a Des Moines district agency is in progress, following a shippers conference. L. J. Ritland presides, M. J. Rod is secretary, and C. C. Anderson is local manager.
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Roland Co-operative Shipping Association
First National Bank
Sam H. Thompson
Iowa
State College
Knute Espe
Des Moines
State Association
Federal Farm, Board
National Livestock Marketing Association
Federal Farm Board
Co-operative Livestock Marketing Organizations
Tes Moines
L. J. Ritland
Tocal Association
M. J. Rod
C. C. Anderson
Salem Lutheran Church Announces Schedule and Activities
Olaf Holen, pastor, outlines Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 and 11 worship in Norwegian. Notices urge absent members to attend, plus events: Ladies Aid meetings, prayer meetings, confirmation class, Helping Hand and Bethany Ladies Aid, Boy Scouts at the school, choir rehearsal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Society
Susan
Ruth Snyder
Bethany Ladies Aid’ Society
Erick N
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Lamb
Sheriff's Office
Vikings
Berger
OUR Churches
Bergen Lutheran Church
Boy Scouts
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Luther League
Ladies Aid
Eli N. Nelson
Shipping Association
Salem Lutheran Church
Olaf Holen
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