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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1932
Page
3
A gray Persian cat strayed from its home this week and is sought by finder L. H. Larsen. A lost pearl brooch was found at the Salem church Christmas Tree program and should be returned to W. H. Childers.
A weekend visitor from Marshalltown and guests from Roseau Minnesota are noted among various hometown happenings. The column lists holiday visits, travel to Iowa City and Des Moines, and a range of social activities including weddings, school work, hospitalizations, and farm employment changes.
Obed Pederson arrived back in Manly on Saturday following a Christmas visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Paul F Pederson.
Mr and Mrs O O Lein hosted a Wednesday dinner with Mr and Mrs Ralph Morgan Miss Ellen Mauge Jesse Cole of Ames Mr and Mrs F A Gorton Mr and Mrs Lewis Lein J R Shannon R R Linn and Arvid Lein K P Teig joined by L T Savim Ben Teig planned travel from Ames to Red Lodge Montana to pursue business tied to a lease on old lands involved with Roland interests.
Mr and Mrs Howard Ferkin entertained at dinner on Sunday with a list of guests including Mrs Vernon Steffen and son Paul of Grundy Center Miss Doris Ferkin of Chicago Adrian Rankin of Zearing Mr and Mrs M O Ferkin Mrs Caroline Ferkin and A J Johnson.
Loyd Carter and family head to Hiattsville Iowa to start a produce and grocery business. Fredric Bohning Otis Hereim visit Barrington Illinois with A C Sanford family. many relatives join New Year meals and reunions across the Holland and Olson kin networks.
Iowa’s 1981 crop valuation totaled 225 million dollars, 60.4 percent of the 1926–1980 five year average of 446.183 million. The 26 crops’ value trailed corn’s single year value in most recent years, with 1980 approaching the contrast. First estimates of December crop production and average prices underpin the figures.
The report compares 1981 crop valuations with 1980 and the five year average, noting higher values for six crops but a 39.4 percent drop from 1980. Total tonnage for 26 crops was 18.9 million tons, 91.6 percent of 1980, 86.3 percent of the 1926–1930 average. Iowa produced 389.94 million bushels of corn, 15.3 percent of US production. eight Corn Belt states made 63.8 percent of the national crop. Overall yields fell below the 1920–1930 ten-year average, with late oats hit hardest by heat. Corn area up 2.6 percent, but average yield modestly down, total crop up 1.2 percent. Fifteen major crops used 21.978 million acres, down 272 thousand from 1930.
The notice indicates availability of additional copies of the Record for sale at a price of five cents per copy. It identifies the publication and point of purchase, inviting readers to obtain surplus issues.
The Congregation announces confirmations next Saturday at 10, Bible classes and Sunday school at 10, and a Norwegian language service at 11. Luther League meets Sunday at 7 30 with hymn singing led by Otto J Hanson. Ladies Aid and South East Ladies Aid plan meetings and plans for the new year.
On Thursday in the parish house the Priscilla group holds an annual meeting with reports and elections led by Ruth Anderson. Mrs M O Sumstad hosts. A large attendance is hoped. The Willing Workers meet Saturday at 2 30 with Corinne Norem in charge. The choir rehearses next Monday at 7 30.
Olaf Helen, pastor at Salem Lutheran Church, calls for Sunday School and Bible classes, urging parents to send children and young people to classes. He stresses more in adult classes, stating the classes are for all, not just children, and notes confirmation is a commencement, not graduation.
Sunday at 11 the pastor preaches on Luke 2 42 52 with the theme Foreldrene og barna. Prayer meeting Thursday at 7 30 marks the first in the new year. Sunday School Teachers meet Friday at 7 30. Confirmation class Saturday at 10. Choir rehearsal Monday at 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2 with Miss Carrie Olson speaking before China departure. Ladies Chorus to sing.
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