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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1931
Page
2
An Exchange reminiscence contrasts modern comforts with past scarcity. It recalls settlers who survived winters on little flour and coffee, warmed by hay, and a letter carried for weeks awaiting two cents for a stamp. Oldsters ask for a man unable to fuel his car to illustrate "hard times."
A lighthearted exchange centers on a boy who admits skipping school all day and realizing it is Saturday. The humorous vignette highlights a parental or elder reaction to truancy and the child’s mistaken belief about the day.
A hen owner finds empty nests for three days and suspects theft. The hens gather on the road. eggs are later found in the coal place. The husband reports seeing hens staring at a poster on the fence announcing coal lay in.
A pipe line worker who recently paid a large town fine had another drinking spree. He wrecked his car west of town, forced entry into a local garage, then fled with a ruined radiator and roaring motor. He rolled into a ditch a mile east before being aided back onto the road.
The report covers senior high drama results, class projects, and student achievements at McCallsburg with details on debate, orations, and music entries. It also lists basketball wins for the McCallsburg teams, grade by grade perfect attendance, and a notice of the administrator with will annexed for Louis Shafland in Story County Iowa.
A list of sale dates and sellers across central Iowa from January 30 to March 10 1931. Names include C O Highland Roesen Bros Henry Jacobs Est Ole Opheim Mrs J M Brown Carl Hubbard W Lehman Jonas Christian Estate T B Thompson H Sawtell S Lee John Oming Estate L J Mathre W Merkel Lura and Wicks Ole Storing O O Westre Mrs T O Savin Harold Hougen J A Christian L G Egemo Ed Peterson G R Gardner J E Quamn Oscar Rugh and Lewis Omundson with sales scattered northwest southeast and around Ames Roland Slater Story City and Jewell.
Ford hosts two games next Friday night on the McCallsburg floor. The event features two competitive matchups and local fans are invited to attend.
Local items report John Morris Sr sprained back and sidelined, Libbie Snyder leaving work in Armstrong for housekeeping, and visits from Mrs. Charles Nicoll and Barbara Linden. Dorcas society met, auction crowds at Dillin's, and several residents shuttling between Nevada and McCallsburg. Cemetery dues urged, Bethany Aid meets Jan 29, church activities listed with Bible study, choir, and Luther League upcoming.
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