Dairy Program Planned for Roland Farmers Creamery Meeting
The Roland Farmers Creamery announces an all day event next Tuesday January 27 with a 10 am business session in the First National Bank building up stairs room. Prof C A Iverson and Mrs William Van Bloom headline the 1 pm program at the high school gymnasium. Tickets for noon dinner at Bergen church parish house are 35 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Farmers Creamery Company
K. P. Teig
and &. L. Bielefeldt
First National Bank
Ladies of the Roland Cemetery Association
Bergen Church
C. A. Iverson
Iowa State College
Ames
Iverson
William van Bloom
Dayton
Farm Bureau
Grizelda Morse
Creamery Company Oficials
Fire crew called to Monday chimney blaze at Olson home
The local fire department was dispatched Monday evening to Mrs. Julia Olson's residence after soot in the chimney ignited paper on the wall. Firefighters extinguished the flames quickly and were sent back with instructions to stand by rather than return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Olson
Surprise on newlyweds dinner at Childers home
About 36 friends and relatives carried out a surprise on Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Jondall Saturday evening at the Mr. and Mrs. Henry Childers home. The couple were surprised. the party included music, cards and games with Harriet Mathison assisting. A luncheon followed with George Lee and Howard Jondall assisting. gifts were presented to the honorees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Jondall
Henry Childers
Birthday Celebrations Highlight Local Families
Julia Ann Eggland marked her tenth birthday with a party at her parents home, joined by classmates. The Olson family hosted a Sunday surprise for Mrs. O F Olson turning 74 with a church dinner and gifts. Mr. and Mrs. P J Peterson hosted a Monday dinner honoring Mrs. Jacob Tweet with a group including Ames residents and local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Ann Eggland
Mrs. M. M. Eggland
O. F. Olson
P. J. Peterson
Jacob Tweet
E. R. Grove
Ames
E. O. Highland
H. M. Peterson
T. I. Sampson
Marion Peterson
Nelson on Board Re elected Scout District Leader Ames
Eli N Nelson was reelected to the Story County Boy Scouts district board at a Thursday meeting in Ames. F E Brown a professor at Iowa State College was chosen chairman of the county district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eli N. Nelson
Story County Boy Scouts
Ames
F. E. Brown
Iowa State College
Death of Orel Hollenbeck at Iowa City Hospital
Orel Hollenbeck age 48 died at University Hospital in Iowa City Saturday night from ulcers. The body was brought to Nevada for burial. He formerly lived in Roland with his family and worked at Hegland Produce Company. Survived by wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orel Hollenbeck
University Hospital
Iowa City
Nevada
Mr. Hollenbeck
Roland
Hegland Produce Company
First Aid School to Be Held at School House Gymnasium
The Roland Fire Department and Boy Scouts will receive first aid instruction this evening at the school house gymnasium. Sam Long and George Sorsey of the Ames Fire Department, who led a similar demonstration last summer, will again direct the session. Fire Chief S A Ericson arranged the meeting, open to all interested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Fire Department
School House
Sam Long
George Sorsley
Ames Fire Department
S. A. Ericson
Thieves Take Gasoline From Creamer Vessel
Amos O Jacobson reports that a thief known to his premises took three gallons of gasoline from a cream can using a funnel last Wednesday. The intruder returned the can and funnel the same evening, enabling use of the vessel for cream next morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos O, Jacobson
Bergen congregation votes to affiliate with Norwegian Synod
At the annual meeting on Monday the Bergen congregation voted 55 to 20 to affiliate with the Norwegian Synod. Salem congregation agreed to aid Hauge Synod debt with 1460 dollars plus its annual 340 dollar share. Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance officers elected include John Evenson president Roland Ostrom vice president R K Gaard secretary and T T Henryson treasurer W T Wierson named to the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Norwegian Synod
Salem
Hauge
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
John Evenson
Roland
T. A. Ostrom
Radcliffe
R K. Gaard
T. T. Henryson
Story City
W. T. Wierson
Local News Briefs from January 9 1901
M O Ferkin bought the Ole Rasmussen farm northeast of town for 60 dollars per acre. K J Jacobson occupies the Thor Johnson building for his harness shop. Dr McCarty moved his dental parlor to an office in the new bank and will be there every Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Ferkin
Ole Rasmussen
K. J. Jacobson
Thor Johnson
Dr. McCarty
Debates on Federal Farm Board Policy Set for Nevada
Story County Farm Bureau schedules a January 28 debate at the Presbyterian Church in Nevada. Kansas State Agricultural College will argue for condemning the Farm Board while Iowa State College argues against. Audience participation and a post debate vote are planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Farm Board
Story County Farm Bureau
Presbyterian Church
Nevada
Farm Bureau
Kansas State Agricultural College
Iowa State College
Iowa
Farm Board
Arnold Chase
Abilene
Kans
Joseph N. Weaver
Harper
Myr. Chase
Kansas State
Myr. Weaver
Boone
Webster City
Des Moines
Iowa State
Kansas
WIBW
Mrs Wil Myrah Dies at 83 in Story City Home
Record of Jan 19 1911 notes Mrs. Wil Myrah died last night at her daughter Mrs O O Stoles home at age 83. Also mentioned is Mrs B M Rasmusson Agnes and Texford leaving Story City for New York to sail to Bergen Norway. A drama St Elmo was shown at the opera house and Hans and Nix was presented by other companies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Myrah
O. O. Stole
B. M. Rasmusson
Agnes
Texford
Story City
New York
Bergen
Norway
St. Elmo
Opera House
Myrtle Vinton Co
Hans and Nix
Fane Gorrell Co
Ferkin sells residence in Roland to Johnson for 1300
From the Record of Jan 16 1901 M O Ferkin sold his residence in Roland Monday to T R Johnson for 1300. A new organ imitation of a pipe organ ornaments the interior of Salem church, a gift from the Young Peoples Society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Ferkin
Roland
T. R. Johnson
Salem Church
The
Young Peoples Society
Grinnell Ossowd of Iowa Falls seeks damages for 15 year old dog attack
Grinnell Oswood of Iowa Falls has filed a damage action seeking $10,000 from the owner of two dogs that attacked him in Morris Illinois when he was a boy. He was badly chewed and disfigured, with his right ear chewed off and skin grafts needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell Oswood
Iowa Falls
Morris
State Savings Bank
Zearing
Schmit Construction Company
Saukville
Wis
Great Lakes
Nevada
William Sparboe
Carl Sparboe
Ellsworth
Iowa
Geo. H. Kellogg
Harry Wier
Lafayette
Wier
Clarence Clark
Slater
Lutheran Church
Jewell
Joel EB. Cagwin
Ames
Jim Jacobsen
Story City
Mt. Vernon
Wash
Pittsburgh Asked Where Is City Then Plays Boston
A classroom quip noted by a voice from the back claims Pittsburgh is the team set to face Boston this afternoon. The exchange frames a sports context with teams playing an upcoming game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Boston
Auto Crashes Cause Damage but No Injuries
Two cars driven by Roy Hall and O E Helgeland collided on the highway north of Roland Monday afternoon damaging both vehicles. Sunday J G C Olson’s auto skidded and struck a light pole by Bergen church breaking the pole and damaging the car. No occupants were injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Hall
O. E. Helgeland
Roland
Olson
Bergen Church
Fire destroys Des Moines home of Co. T. Johnson
Co. T. Johnson, formerly of this place and now living in Des Moines, reported that his Des Moines residence burned early Thursday morning. He, his wife, and their two children escaped as the front of the house was engulfed. none of the contents were saved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Co. T. Johnson
Des Moines
Church Activities Outline Sunday Schedule and Meetings
Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Norwegian language service at 11 with a sermon from Mark 1 21 35 themed Kom till Jesus og ler av Ham. Southeast Ladies Aid meets with Mrs O G Tweet. Boy Scouts meet Thursday 7 at the school house. Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. Confirmation class Saturday 10. Choir rehearsal Monday 7 30. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday 2 at church parlors hosted by several members. Reading by Mrs Allen Gorton and piano solo by Miss Constance Fredrickson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid Society
O. G. Tweet
Boy Scouts
Martha Sheldahl
Gunder Larson
C. S. Eggland
Bergen Lutheran Church Activities Highlight Community Life
The Bergen Lutheran Church announces a full slate of events: Confirmation class next Saturday at 10 in the parish house. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 next Sunday. English language service at 11 with sermon "Jesus, Savior, Pilot Me". pastor M. O. Sumstad leads daily and weekly programs. Boy Scouts meet Thursdays at 7. Luther League Sunday 7:30 with Otto J. Hanson leading hymn singing. visiting speaker George W. Webber will discuss Youth and the Changing World. Ladies Aids, Priscilla society, and choir events fill the week with meetings and programs at the parish house and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Jesus
Savior
East Church
God
Luther League
Otto J. Hanson
George W. Webber
Des Moines Young Men’s Christian Association
Mr. Webber
Ladies Aid
New Officers Chosen in Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
At Story City meeting the Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association elected Lars J. Skromme secretary defeating M. O. Rod 172 to 159. J. O. Anderson was named president, T. T. Henryson treasurer, with O. A. Jacobson and Benj. Anderson as directors. The year ending Jan 1 1931 showed in force coverage of 8.51 million dollars and losses paid of 19 829.15 after reinsurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Story City
M. O. Rod
Lars J. Skromme
Skromme
Rod
J. O. Anderson
J. H. Jacobson
T. T. Henryson
O. A. Jacobson
Benj. Anderson
E. Q. Dyiig
Pete Peterson
Roland
B. P. Holt
Ellsworth
S. H. Tweet
McCallsburg
Diphtheria Treatment Begins For 217 at School
Dr J A Snyder and assistants gave the first of three toxin antitoxin treatments to 217 children and teachers Monday. Some pupils absent due to illness or cold will receive their first dose next Monday with others to follow. P T A officials say the campaign continues and invites those undecided to start. Preschoolers will be brought to the schoolhouse Monday forenoon and guardians may send a note or call the superintendent to immunize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Snyder
Snyder
C. O. Highland
Death of Aamund Shelveland of Woodville Wisconsin
Relatives report the death of Aamund Shelveland of Woodville Wisconsin, brother of the late L Shafland. He died December 24. He lived at Cambridge at one time and later near Hardy Iowa, and in recent years in Wisconsin. He was well known to many in this vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aamund Shelveland
Woodville
Wis
L. Shafland
Cambridge
Hardy
Iowa
Wisconsin
Fresh Eggs Question From Grocer Dialogue
A grocer asks a clerk if eggs are strictly fresh while joking about checking their eyes and temperature for sale, reflecting a humorous exchange in a market setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Florence Nightingale and church group notes
A church bulletin lists events for Florence Nightingale week. The Willing Workers meet next Saturday at 2:80 in the parish house hosted by Bessie and Sarah Nelson with Ruth Rod leading the program. Sunday School Teachers Study Hour is scheduled next Friday at 7:80 and Bible Class Teachers meet then. The Choir rehearses next Monday at 7:30 and members thank the choir for its service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Nightingale
Bessie
Sarah Nelson
Ruth Rod
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Roland Farmers Creamery CO
Nelson
Merrill Becker
Victoria, Til
Spencer Bridge
Forest City
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Salem Lutheran Church
Olaf Holen
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
Farmers Mutual
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