Deaths in Roland Area Take toll in one week
Deaths reported in Roland and surrounding areas include T A Sorem a longtime farmer and church member who died at Des Moines Methodist hospital following pyloric obstruction surgery Mrs E M Rod a pioneer resident died at home after a pneumonia illness Jordan G Sigmond son of Mrs Julia Sigmond died at the Sigmond home two infant deaths also noted including a two day old child of Mr and Mrs A H Rogenes Funeral arrangements and local tributes detailed with church services and interment at Roland cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Sorem
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
E. M. Rod
Jordan Sigmond
Julia Sigmond
Sigmond
A. H. Rogenes
T. A. Sorem Torres A. Sorem
Erne
Bergen
Norway
Methodist
America
Story City
Roland
Kaia Vike
Skaanevik
Sorem
Halvor Tjelmeland
Radcliffe
A. J. Shold
G. A. Sorem
Karine Sheldahl
Valger Haaland
Andrew Tjelmeland
Salem Church
Olaf Holen
Ole L. Larson
Sarem
Roland Cemetery
Salem Lutheran Congregation
Salem Congregation
Mitre Iowa Indremissionsforeningen
Jordan G. Sigmond
Chicago
Ill
J. N. Sandren
Olaf Haley
Carroll
M. O. Sumstad
Mrs. E M Rod of Roland Dies After Illness
Mrs. E M Rod aged 69 dies at home in Roland after a week with pneumonia. She was born in Lisbon Illinois in 1860, emigrated to Iowa in 1865, married Erick M Rod in 1882, and had eleven children. Funeral held at Bergen Church with Rev M O Sumstad officiating. Interment in Roland cemetery. Surviving children, two sisters, a brother, and eighteen grandchildren noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Record
E. M. Rod
Julia C. Rod
Lisbon
Ill
Claus
Dorthea Jacobson
Roland
Dorthea
M. O. Rod
C. E. Rod
M. J. Rod
G. E. Rod
Arthur J. Rod
Overt I. Holland
Esther Rod
Ohe
Overt. I. Holland
Bergen
M. O. Sumstad
T. J. Jacobson
Henry Thompson
QO. T. Molde
Ove Holland
Nels Larson
John Nerem
Z. S. Hyland
Teig and
Osmund Vangness
Story City
Mrs. H. E. Holland and
Boone
Card of Thanks for Mrs. E. M. Rod
The Rod family thanks neighbors relatives and friends for kindness during the illness and death of Mrs. E M Rod. They cite Rev M Q O Sumstad for visits and words Mrs Anna Tweet for help Bergen Ladies Aid chorus and Otto J Hanson for funeral music Roland Post 307 American Legion for honor and all who gave flowers and mission donations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Rod
M. QO
Sumstad
Anna Tweet
Bergen
Rod
Judge grants Bergen Lutheran claim against estate
Judge T G Garfield ruled Bergen Lutheran Congregation may collect 2000 dollars plus interest from the claim filing date against the Estate of Rasmus Rasmusson. The case was heard in district court last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Garfield
Bergen Lutheran Congregation
Rasmus
Rasmusson
Roland Farmers Creamery to Host Annual Meeting
The Roland Farmers creamery plans an all day event Tuesday January 28 with talks by Peder Pedersen Cedar Falls dairy farmer and Farm Bureau speaker and J H Cleverly Maxwell. Sessions start at 10 in the forenoon at the First National Bank assembly room and at one oclock in the high school gymnasium. A noon dinner at Salem church parlor features roast beef and a full menu. The program includes music from the high school orchestra and harmonica band under Miss Grizelda Morse and speeches by Pedersen and Cleverly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Farmers Creamery Company
Peder Pedersen
Cedar Falls
Farm Bureau
Jstate
J. H. Cleverly
Maxwell
First National Bank
Roland Cemetery Association
Salem Church
Grizelda Morse
Pedersen
Cleverly
Roland Vikings rout McCallsburg Independents 49 to 16
The Roland Vikings defeated the McCallsburg Independents 49 to 16 at the local gym Saturday night. Noel Thompson led Roland with 22 points, followed by Sanford Shafland 12, Maurice Michaelson 8, and Palmer Teig 2 in a lopsided win after a 20 to 0 first half. The Hopkins-McKee game from Des Moines was cancelled and McCallsburg secured as opponent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Vikings
McCallsburg Independents
Vikings
Noel Thompson
Roland
Sanford Shafland
Maurice Michaelson
Palmer Teig
Hopkins-McKee
Des Moines
McCallsburg
Erdahl Couple Golden Anniversary Observed in Frost
Mrs. H L Erdahl of Frost Minnesota reports the golden wedding anniversary of her husband's parents Mr and Mrs L L Erdahl celebrated January 17. The event featured a gift of gold coins from guests presented by the local pastor Rev Okerlund. The Erdahls are known to locals who recalled visits at the Mrs O A T Larson home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Erdahl
Sarah Ann Larson
Frost, Minn
L. L. Erdahl
Frost
Okerlund
Fire Nearly Destroys Farm Residence Near Roland
Fire at the fine modern farm home of the late T A Sorem, two and a half miles southeast of Roland, was checked early Monday morning after a would be gasoline arson attempt. Prompt neighbor action and quick fire department response limited damage to a scorched area in the laundry room. the body of Mr Sorem lay inside and a funeral was planned for the afternoon. Miss Charlson, visiting, was ill in bed. Roland Fire Department arrived after the blaze was contained. the town reports fire losses under 125 dollars in two years, with only past major incident being the Teig residence fire in 1929.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Sorem
B. H. Knudtson
Roland
K. P. Teig
Salem Ladies Aid Elect Officers at First Meeting
The Salem Ladies Aid society held a special church meeting to organize a new group replacing the old Ladies Aid and Busy Bees. Officers elected include President Mrs. Bert Britson and Vice Presidents Mrs. S J Michaelson and Mrs. E N Waugh. Secretary is Mrs. Q S Boyd and Treasurer Mrs. J O Josendal. A membership committee of Mrs. Marshall Hanson and Mrs. L S Larson was named. The new constitution was read and adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Ladies Aid Society
Old Ladies Aid Society
Busy Bees Society
Bert Britson
S. J. Michaelson
E. N., Waugh
Q. S. Boyd
J. O. Josendal
House Burns on Farm Near Huxley
Ed Gjerde learned last week that the residence on the farm he bought near Huxley burned to the ground. Mr and Mrs Ed Maland and family tried to fight the flames but lost their household goods. Gjerde purchased the small farm northeast of Huxley and will take possession next March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Gjerde
Huxley
Ed Maland
Mr. Gjerde
Father Died in Norway Severt Ristesund Passed at 70
Mrs. C. C. Anderson received a cablegram Tuesday informing of the death of her father Severt Ristesund in Sande Stavanger Norway on Sunday January 19. He was 70 years old and is survived by eight children including Mrs. Anderson and several siblings in Norway and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Anderson
Severt
Ristesund
Sande
Stavanger
Norway
Anderson
Petra Klingen
Laramie
Wyo
Hans Severeid
Jacob Ristesund
Genoa
Colo
Sven Ristesund
Grand Forks
N. D
Church activities fill calendar with services and events
The Confirmation Class will meet next Saturday at 10 o'clock in the school house. Sunday School and Bible Classes are scheduled for 10 o'clock next Sunday, with English language service at 11 and Norwegian service at 3 in East church. Boy Scouts meet Thursdays, Ladies Aid and Priscilla gatherings today, Willing Workers next Saturday, and the Choir rehearses Monday at 7:30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Ladies Aid
Priscilla
Herma Peterson
Ferne Highland
Alice Cole
Helen Jacobson
Ruth Red
Salem Lutheran Church notices and meetings
Salem Lutheran Church announces a full schedule of society meetings and services. Bethany Ladies Aid meets at 2 pm with Mrs. Lloyd Halverson. prayer and Sunday school events planned. trustees and officers gather Friday at 7:30 pm. confirmation class Saturday at 10 am. Luther League talks Sunday. Busy Bees and Ladies Aid urged to attend. Mite Iowa Indre missions event set for February 4-6 at the Salem church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Ladies Aid Society
Lloyd Halverson
Helping Hand Society
Luther League
Sons and Daughters of the Reformation
Constrnece Frederickson
Virgil Cole
Arlette Hill
Arlene Hanson
Constance Frederickson
Duca Britson
Ladies Aid Society
Anna Thompson
Clara Thompson
T. O. Savim
Joseph Hoversten
Busy Bees
Ladies Aid
Mite Iowa
Indre Missionsforening
Salem Church
Big Increase for Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance
The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Story and adjoining counties reports a near half million dollar rise in insurance in force for 1929. Total in force on December 31 reached 8,280,245.58, up from 7,757,194.95 at start of year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
Story
M. O. Rod
Story City
Roland
T. Z. Henryson
T. T. Henryson
E. 0. Dyiig
Stanhope
O. A. Jacobson
Gilbert
S. H
Tweet
McCallsburg
B. P. Holt
Ellsworth
Thanks for support in our bereavement from Rogenes family
The Rogenes family expresses gratitude for the sympathy shown after their bereavement. Special thanks are given to Rev. M. O. Sumstad for comforting words and assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Sumstad
Arthur H. Rogenes
Farm and Home Week Program Set for Ames
Local club women show interest in the Iowa Farm and Home Week program to be held in Ames from January 27 to February 1. The Home Department of the Iowa Federation of Women's Clubs has taken a particular interest, and the event is sponsored by the home economics department of Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Iowa
American ‘Home Department
Iowa Federation of Women’s Clubs
Iowa State College
Tribute to Sorem Family from Community
All friends and neighbors are thanked for support and sympathy shown to T. A. Sorem. Special appreciation goes to Rev. Olaf Helen for visits and comfort, Salem church choir under its director and organist C. S. Boyd, and Mrs. M. M. Egeland for funeral music. Donations to missions noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Sorem
Olaf Helen
Salem Church Choir
C. S. Boyd
M. M. Egeland
Andrew Tjelmeland
Halvor Tjelmeland
A. J. Shold
Have Social Meetings at Bergen Church
The Bergen church Young Peoples Christian association held its first monthly social gathering at the parish house. New officers were elected Sanford Shafland president Olaf Turmo vice president Mattie Solyst secretary Lewis Lein treasurer and the group voted to rename the YYPGA to Bergen Luther League. The evening included hymn singing devotion a brief business meeting a program luncheon and games.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Peoples , Christian Association of Bergen
Sanford Shafland
Olaf Turmo
Mattie Solyst
Lewis Lein
Bergen Luther League
G. Q. Highland
YY. P.G. A
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Eld
NAVAL
London
Ver
Creamery Company
OUR Churches
Bergen Lutheran Casurch
M. O
Salem Lutheran Church
OF Insurance Association
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