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Newspaper

Roland Record

Location

Roland, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1931

Page

5

Three Deaths Reported in Roland Area

A week of losses in the Roland community includes the deaths of Mrs. Haldor Sandwick of near Shipley from cancer, Mrs. John Borvig of southeast Roland from pneumonia, and 26 year old Joseph Melvin Pickett of the Erickson farm after a 13 day illness with erysipelas. Funeral details for Mrs. Borvig and Mr. Pickett are given, with services held at Bergen church and Noland cemetery respectively.

John Borvig Roland Haldor A. Sandwick Shipley Bergen M. O. Sumstad Joseph Pickett Hampton Mr. Pickett Erickson Joseph M. Pickett Joseph Melvin Pickett Radcliffe Lutheran Zion Church Hardin County Sadie Sampson Arlene Hazel Henry Pickett Eli Espe Garden City William Harvey Pickett New Rockford N. D Pickett John Sampson H. N. Bakke McCallsburg Edward Rorem Slater Zion Choir Randall Hatteberg Joseph Jesus Hatteberg Kvinherred Norway Annie Peterson Roland Thursday America Calamus Iowa John Rorvig Wis Bergen Church Noland Jacob Eness Sam J. Borvig B. Kilstofte John Nelson L. E. Peterson Ed Peterson Pete Peterson Woodward Thore Peterson Inga Peterson Truman, Minn Jacob

Eness Family and Associates Listed in Notices

Eness and son Ernest, Lars Peterson and daughters Ierne and Letta and son Ed of Gilbert, Mr and Mrs Louis T Eness, Mrs Martha Gildersleeve and Mr and Mrs Woods of Ames, Atty J C Jessen of Story City, and Mr and Mrs Harry Huddleston of Nevada referenced in local notices.

Card of Thanks for Mrs. John Borvig

The Borvig family expresses gratitude to neighbors relatives and friends for kindness during illness and death. Special thanks go to Rev M O Sumstad the Bergen Ladies chorus and Otto J Hanson for singing and to those who sent flowers.

John Borvig M. O. Sumstad Bergen Otto J. Hanson Sam Borvig John Braathan Andrew Osheim

Thanks for kindness after bereavement from Pickett family

The Pickett and Sampson families express heartfelt thanks to friends and relatives for kindnesses, floral offerings, comforting words from Rev. H. N. Bakke and Rev. E. Rorem, and all who helped lighten their sorrow after a recent bereavement.

H. N. Bakke E. Rorem J. M. Pickett Arlene Henry Pickett John Sampson

Guilty Plea in Ames for Rum Transport Charges

A. E. Surbner, 22, pleaded guilty in Ames municipal court to illegal transportation of intoxicating liquor. He was fined 900 dollars and sentenced to 30 days in jail. Officers found a list of customers on his person. Surbucci formerly lived in Roland.

A. E. Surbner Ames Chicago Surbucci Roland

Egg buying still open at main plant by Hegland Produce Co

The notice states eggs are being purchased on grade at the main plant with a later season opening of an uptown egg buying station. Hegland Produce Co. advertises the ongoing purchase location and timeline.

Hegland Produce Co Adv

Death of Atty George Rodsater of Mohall ND

Mrs. E I Rosheim reports the death of her brother Attorney George Rodsater of Mohall North Dakota on January 19 after pneumonia caused by a foreign body. Rodsater who was state district attorney studied at Luther College and the University of North Dakota and played baseball in college. He is survived by his wife and two daughters.

E. I. Rosheim Atty George Rodsater Mohall N. D Minot Rodsater Luther College University of North Dakota

Elim Lutheran Church weddding links Teg land and Borwick

In Randall on January 25 Miss Severine Teg land married Mr. John Borwick with Rev. G O Paulsrud officiating. Iverson Grocery moves from Helvig building to Hide building on Main street. Hector Olson, former citizen, reported dead in Morris Illinois. Roland Farmers Creamery hires George Wick as buttermaker and Oscar Cole as assistant.

Elim Lutheran Church Randall Severine Tegland John Borwick G. 0. Paulsrud Iverson A. S. Helvig J. H. Hide Main Street Morris, Ill Hector Olson Roland Farmers Creamery George Wick Oscar Cole

Grove Bros Formed After Father’s Retirement

A hardware firm in 1901 completes a family transition as Oscar M and Edward Grove buy their father’s interest, making Grove Bros. L Shafland buys the Nelson residence for 1250 dollars. Market figures quoted include corn 27, oats 20, hogs 4.80, cattle 3.50 to 4.50, eggs 15, and farmer’s butter 20.

M.C. Grove & Son Oscar M Edward Grove Grove Bros. L. Shafland E. T. B. Nelson

Roland PTA Meeting Promises Entertainment Program

The Roland Parent Teacher Association meets Wednesday February 4 at 7:00 p m in the school house. Activities include community singing a play Good Medicine music by high school pupils a debate on whether chain stores harm the public volleyball game Town vs Country and a luncheon social hour. Also 235 children are immunized for diphtheria with second doses given Monday and final doses next Monday. those who have not paid should do so at the last treatment.

Roland Parent-Teacher Association

Vikings Defeat Hubbard Upsets Hubbard's 11-Game Streak

The Roland Vikings defeated Hubbard Independents 28 to 18 on Hubbard's home court Saturday night ending the Hubbard run of 11 straight wins. The earlier meeting on January 18 also went to Roland 31 to 30 after two overtimes.

Roland Vikings Hubbard Independents Hubbard Roland Vikings

Time to File Claims Against Closed First National Bank

Comptroller of the Currency notice asks all creditors to present claims to receiver A. L. Lawrence at the bank building. Deposit holders or other claimants should contact Mr. Lawrence for help filling out the claim form.

J. W. Pole First National Bank A. L. Lawrence

Farm Sales Announced For January To February Dates

A series of farm sales are planned in the community. On Saturday January 31 the Henry Jacobs estate will be sold at auction. Friday February 6 the Jonas Christian estate property goes to sale and on Wednesday February 11 Mrs John J Omgig will conduct a closing out sale.

Henry Jacobs Jonas Christian John J. Omgig

Ritland Sells 120 Acre Farm Near Radcliffe

L. J. Ritland sold a 120 acre farm northwest of Radcliffe to Amos and Archie Hinderaker of Radcliffe for 120 dollars per acre. The property lies 18 miles north of Roland.

L. J. Ritland Radcliffe Amos and Archie Hinderaker Roland

Senior High Declamatory Contest Set Tonight at School House

Fourteen pupils from our school compete in a declamatory contest under Miss Carstensen. Six winners will be chosen by an out of town critic judge, with two groups advancing to County and State contests in February. Admission 10 or 25 cents to cover the judge’s costs.

Carstensen Fernald Duen Britson Helen Britson Edith Rasmussen Rtichard Verna Hegland Grant Quamn Elaine Solyst

Move of Insurance Office Completed At New Location

The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association moved fixtures and supplies from the Red Publishing Company building to the Skromme Seed company building where the office is now located. H. O. Cutler of Webster City audited the books last week and reported to the Story City board. M. O. Rod retired as secretary and handed over books and equipment to the new secretary Lars J Skromme.

Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association Red Publishing Company Skromme Seed Company Association H. O. Cutler Webster City Story City M. O. Rod Lars J Skromme

Church Dinner at Salem Parlor February 3

The S. D. O. R. of Salem church will serve a cafeteria style dinner at the church parlor next Tuesday evening February 3 starting at 5 o'clock. Menu includes baked ham escalloped potatoes cinnamon apples green string beans graham and white bread pickles jam cherry pie coffee and a candy booth will be provided.

Salem Church

Quam and Hill Tie the Knot in Boone Ceremony

Miss Wilma Quam and Leonard Hill Jr. were married at Iowa Lutheran church in Boone on January 17 by Rev. Reuben Pearson. The bride is the Quam daughter of this place and the groom a Stanhope area farmer. they will reside on the Hill farm near Stanhope.

Wilma Quam Leonard Hill, Jr Stanhope Iowa Lutheran Church Boone Reuben Pearson W. W. Quam Hill Farm

Roland Cemetery Association Dinner Report

The Roland Cemetery association held a dinner at Bergen parish house on Tuesday, raising 60.40 with 2.55 in extra food and 63,380 in donations, totaling 116.25. The Roland Farmers Creamery company donated the butter and cream for the dinner.

Roland Cemetery Association Bergen Parish House Roland Farmers Creamery Company

Car Burned Near Town After Fremont Night Incident

John Sevde left his Ford coupe on a rural roadside three miles west of town after veering into a ditch. He retrieved the battery and tools later, but the vehicle burned overnight, possibly set on fire. Accompanying Otis Sevde sustained foot injuries in the initial incident.

John Sevde Otis Sevde

Church Activities Schedule for Sunday and Week

Sunday School and Bible Classes meet at 10. The sermon uses Matthew 25 14 30 Use your talents. Luther League hosts Alta Hougen missionary from Madagascar. Boy Scouts meet Thursday at 7 Prayer meeting Thursday 7 30. Sunday School Teachers Friday 7 30. Confirmation Saturday 10 at the school house. Helping Hand at church parlor hostess Mrs S H Frederickson. Choir Monday 7 30 Trustees Monday 7 30. S D O R dinner Tuesday 5 at the church parlors. Southeast Ladies Aid Thursday with Mrs Cyrus Grove.

Luther League The Alta Hougen Roland Madagascar Boy Scouts O. S. Boyd Helping Hand Society S. H. Frederickson Board of Trustees Southeast Ladies Aid Cyrus Grove

Bergen Lutheran Church News and Activities

The Berg en Lutheran Church under Pastor M O Sumstad lists weekly and upcoming events. Confirmation class next Saturday at 10, Sunday School and Bible Classes next Sunday at 10, Norwegian language service at 11, and sermons on grace and church themes. Boy Scouts meet Thursdays at 7 at the school. various Ladies Aids gather this week in parish houses and at homes. Missionary program led by Miss Josephine Fjelland. Choir rehearsal Monday at 7 80.

Boy Scouts Jesus Synes Om Kirken Jesus South-East Ladies Aid O. M. Wierson O. N. Egeland Bethany Ladies Aid Ole Holland William Myrland L J. Ritland Annie Egeland S. S. Borvig Ole K. Tvedt Priscilla Victor Duen Martin T. Caltwedt Josephine Fjelland

Annual Creamery Meeting Honors New Board of Directors

Attendance at Roland Farmers Creamery annual meeting reached a multi year high. Iver Gjerde defeated K P Teig for the presidency. other directors E B Christian Odne Howen Sam H Tweet and Henry Birkeland were re elected. Law rence H Larsen again became buttermaker. officers named BE Christian president Odne Howen vice president O S Boyd secretary with treasurer position left open. Secretary report shows year total 73 253 73 and butterfat payments to patrons 61 421 63.

Roland Farmers Creamery Company K. P. Teig Iver Gjerde E. B. Christian Odne Howen Sam H. Tweet Henry Birkeland C. A. Iverson Iowa State College Ames William van Bloom Dayton Farm Bureau Grizelda Morse Lawrence H. Larsen BE. B. Christian Boyd S. L Bielefeldt

Silver Wedding Honors Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Tweet

Forest City couple observed their 25th anniversary at Salem church parlors with a program and luncheon. Guests included Delbert Arrasmith and Rev. Olaf Helen, plus relatives from Morris Illinois Nevada Story City and Charles City and gifts presented to the couple.

C. J. Tweet Forest City Salem Church Delbert Arrasmith Olaf Helen Tweet Bert Olson Alpha Tweet Harry Olson Ole Olson Jesse Olson Morris, Ill Della, Mae Annabel Nevada Elliott Thompson McCallsburg Anna Roe Story City Harvey Scheeler Charles City

Livestock Shipping Co op Holds Annual Meeting in Garden City

The Cooperative Shipping association of Garden City held its annual meeting. The report shows 73 cutloads shipped to Chicago Des Moines and Waterloo with 60 hog cars 10 cattle cars and 3 mixed cars. A resolution to ship all livestock to a cooperative marketing agency was adopted while Emil Brinkmeyer was elected president and H L Swanson named manager. A large crowd attended and free lunch was offered.

Co-Operative Shipping Association of Garden City Chicago Des Moines Waterloo Emil Brinkmeyer Giffard Larson John Lee C. M. Pearson N. T. Mark Joseph Rutland H. L. Swanson Beran Implement Building

Correction on auto accident driver north of Roland

In last week's Record an error claimed O. E. Helgeland was the driver in the Roland area crash. The correct driver is Ole Hoviand of Milford township, who drove the car in question.

Roland O. E. Helgeland Ole Hoviand Milford Township

Newsroom deadlines for the Record outlined

The Record asks for news items to be submitted by Monday or Tuesday when possible, with a Wednesday deadline at the latest. All type is set on Wednesday and the paper goes to print Thursday morning.

Also Mentioned on This Page

T. A. Meeting Levi Nosheim E. Cole Ij. Cole 'Omundson Ritland Move Insurance Office OUR Churches Salem Lutheran Church Bergen Lutheran Church
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