Roland Vikings to Meet Zearing All Stars Next Saturday
The Roland Vikings face the Zearing All Stars at Erickson Park in Roland Saturday afternoon at 2 30. Local businesses will close for the attendance as Lefty Charlson starts on the mound. Roland seeks revenge after a 2 0 loss to St Peter and St Paul Friday.
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Roland Vikings
Zearing All-Stars
Erickson Park
Roland
Zearing
Story County
Vikings
Lefty Charlson
Piches
Story City
St. Peter and St. Paul
Charlson
Viking
Roland Bats
Baldus
Thompson
Dayton’s Park Sold To Ames Silver Fox Co
The 80 acre Dayton farm between here and Ames, home to Dayton’s park, sold to Ames Silver Fox company with possession September 1. A. L. Dayton retains most buildings. five cottages, restaurant and bath house stay. Dayton plans to move his dancehall and skating rink to a Lincoln highway site.
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Here
Ames
Dayton’s Park
Ames Silver Fox Company
A. L. Dayton
Dayton
Lincoln Highway
Obituary of Miss Gurina Wicks of Roland Norway to Roland
Gurina Wicks born March 24 1887 Skaanevik Norway died July 5 at the home of her sister Mrs Henry Tweet in Roland at age 48 years 3 months 11 days She came to America in 1892 and resided in Roland for decades Survived by parents Mr and Mrs O A Wicks two sisters Mrs Henry H Tweet and Miss Alice Wicks of Roland two brothers Torger Wicks Wright county and Lars Wicks near Randall Funeral services held at the Tweet home and Bergen Lutheran church Rev M O Sumstad officiating Interment in Roland cemetery
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Gurina Wicks
Skaanevik
Norway
Henry Tweet
America
Roland
Iill
Tweet
O. A. Wicks
Henry H. Tweet
Alice Wicks
Torger Wicks
Wright County
Lars Wicks
Near
Randall
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
School leader candidate eyed for Scandinavia college presidency
A. O. Lee, longtime superintendent, has received an offer to become president of the junior college at Scandinavia Wisconsin. Lee, a Decorah area farmer, has not decided and is recovering from a rib injury from a recent accident.
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A. 0. Lee
Herd
Scandinavia
Wis
Lee
Decorah
Farmers Win and Lose in Local Kittenball Contests
The community farmers formed a team for local kittenball. They beat East Side 11 to 10 last Thursday, then lost to West Siders 17 to 12 on Tuesday. Lineup included H. Christian, W. Peterson, Olaus Osheim, Nelson, A Britson, J Omvig, J Sandvig, M Peterson, Orris Oshiem, and Bielefeldt.
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East Side
West Siders
H. Christian
W. Peterson
Olaus Osheim
Nelson
A. Britson
J. Omvig
J. Sandvig
M. Peterson
Orris Oshiem
Bielefeldt
Ritland Reunion Held at Erickson Park in Roland
About 100 Ritland family members gathered Sunday at Erickson Park in Roland for the gathering. The program included readings by Mamine Johnson Charlotte Ritland and a talk by James Ritland. A kittenball game closed the event and officers for next year were elected. The picnic will be in the Roland park on the fourth Sunday in June.
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Ritland
Erickson Park
Roland
Mamine Johnson
James Ritland
Charlotte Ritland
L. J. Ritland
O. E. Ritland
Elvina Johnson
Married couples join in Fjeldberg church ceremony
Ole J. Erickson and Carrie Ritland wed at Fjeldberg church south of Huxley with Rev. Guttebo officiating. Carl E. Johnson and Tillie Swanson married the previous Wednesday. The Record notes staff change as Chas E Armstrong leaves. plant sold to John M Mason. A J Evenson starts parochial school duties in Salem next Monday.
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Ole J. Erickson
Carrie Ritland
Fjeldberg
Huxley
Guttebo
Carl E. Johnson
Tillie J. Swanson
Chas. E. Armstrong
John M. Mason
A. J. Evenson
Salem
S. J. Nelson
Warren Township
Twenty Years Ago Notes From the Record
N E Waugh left for a Montana visit with his son E N Waugh. Carp celebrated his eightieth birthday. Mrs Jeremiah Olson died after illness near town. A barn fire destroyed O K Johnsons barn despite efforts. Story City Fourth of July game between Roland and Ellsworth called after ten innings with no score. Ferkin and Teig were the Roland battery. Mrs John Anderson’s birthday celebration honored at her Hamilton county home.
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N. E. Waugh
Montana
E. N. Waugh
H. BE. Carpenter
Jeremiah Olson
O. K. Johnson
Story City
Roland
Ellsworth
Hamilton County
Roland Band Sponsors Open Air Service at Erickson Park
The Roland band hosts an open air divine service at Erickson Park next Sunday evening at 8. Sacred music by the band and hymn singing by the audience will accompany sermons by Revs. M. O. Sumstad and Olaf Holen. Lights will be added to the grandstand for seating. A collection will help cover expenses.
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Roland Band
Erickson Park
M. O. Sumstad
Olaf Holen
Ball Diamond
MecCallsburg
Dayton’s Park
Rorvig Eightieth Birthday Celebrated at Nelson Home
The Rorvig reunion gathered last Sunday at the S. J. Nelson residence to honor S. S. Rorvig on his eightieth birthday. A gold headed cane was presented as a keepsake. Attendees included John and Mrs. Rorvig, Sam J. Rorvig, Branhton family, Musland of McCallsburg, Osheim family, Anna Nelson, Nelsons and relatives, Kilstoffe of Minneapolis, Osmund Rorvig of Chicago, Bijilland brothers, Borvig family, Ersland family, and others.
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Rorvig
S. J. Nelson
S. S. Rorvig
Andrew Osheim
Anna Nelson
John
Celia
Carrie Nelson
S. B. Kilstoffe
Minneapolis
Osmund Rorvig
Chicago
Knute Bijilland
Brothers
Huxley
S. S. Borvig
Sam Borvig
Mildred
Arthur Ersland
COW TESTING REPORT HIGHLIGHTS June Milk Yields In Region
The Roland Record notes 800 cows in Story No 1 Cow Testing Association with 22 dry. June averages show 761 pounds milk and 26.6 pounds fat. Top herd led by Carl Brandt with 1062 pounds milk and 35.7 fat. Spot the high cow produced 1856 pounds milk and 63.7 fat. Pasture types and concentrates used by 24 members described. 18 fed low protein concentrates.
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No. 1
M. J. Rod
J. A. Christian
Thigo
Lund
Bluebell
K. P. Teig
Bess
Mayer Johnson
Daisy
Kenneth Pirie
Correction to Arneson Lyon wedding record
The groom's name should read Ray B. Lyon, not Ray D. Lyon. Mr. and Mrs. Lyon have returned from their wedding trip to Chicago and will reside in Nevada.
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Arneson- Lyon
Ray D. Lyon
Ray B. Lyon
Myr
Mrs. Lyon
Chicago
Nevada
County Vigilantes Prepare for Ames Gun Club Shoot
Sheriff J R Hattery of Nevada and A K Friedrich of Ames met Story county Vigilantes Monday ahead of the annual shoot at the Ames gun club range on the Skunk river west of Ames. Ammunition is supplied by county banks and each vigilante provides his own rifle. The group, 38 members strong, can be called for robbery duties and is issued army rifles.
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J. R. Hattery
Nevada
A. K. Friedrich
Ames
Story County Vigilantes Association
Ames Gun Club Range
Ames Gun Club
Skunk River
Vigilante Association
Church notices urge summer services and meetings
The column lists church activities including no Sunday School in July and August, a Norwegian language service next Sunday at 11, and a sermon titled Det Sowre Krav-Ver Fuldkommen. It also outlines various Ladies Aid meetings at parish houses, Priscilla and Willing Workers sessions, hostesses and program leads, and a Story City Choral Union concert next Sunday at 2 30 in the State Gymnasium Ames. Divine service at 10 30.
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Ladies Aid
John Danielson
Martha Hereim
Northeast Ladies Aid
Rasmus Sandvik
Bethany Ladies Aid
Ole Holland
Priscilla
Viola Danielson
Margaret Hereim
Agnes Johnson
Beatrice Rosheim
Mary Britson
Lillian Halverson
Story City Choral Union
State Gymnasium
Ames
Salem Lutheran Church calendar and events
Pastor Olaf Holen preaches on Matt 5 38 42 for the Fourth Sunday after Trinity at 11. Roland Band performs Sunday at 8 pm in the park. Choir rehearsal Monday at 8. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at 2. Hostesses listed. A paper by Mrs L E Quamn and a piano solo by Miss Constance Frederickson at 2. Boy Scouts meet Thursday at 7. Prayer meeting Thursday 8. Sangerfest at State College Ames Sunday. Pastor J C K Preus delivers morning sermon. Afternoon concert led by Pastor Alvin Snesrud.
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Kristus Jesus
Roland Band
Ladies Aid Society
State College
Ames
J. C. K. Preus
Albert Lea
Minn
Alvin Snesrud
Choral Union Concert Set for Ames Next Sunday
About 200 singers from Lutheran churches in Story and Hamilton counties join choirs from Marshalltown and Des Moines for a choral union concert at Iowa State College gymnasium in Ames on Sunday July 18 at 2 30 PM. Free admission with a retirement collection to cover expenses. A morning service precedes at 10 30 AM with Rev J C K Preus in charge.
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Story
Hamilton
Marshalltown
Des Moines
Iowa State College
Ames
Choral Union
Cental
Alvin Snesrud
Chicago
National Choral Union
Story City Circuit Choral Union
W. B. Scarvie
Story City
Ray Storvick
Alta Engelby
Jewell
Mr. Isvik
L. T. Eness
O. S. Boyd
Roland
Ansel Martin
J. C. K. Preus
Albert Lea
Minn
Immanuel
St. Petri Lutheran
Somcius
Father Most Holly
von Rosenroth
Luther
Calf Club to Meet and Prepare for State Fair
The Viking Dairy Calf Club plans its July meeting next Tuesday evening at the L. S. Larson farm northeast of Roland. Friday brings a 4-H Club picnic at J. S. Mather home in Grant township for Story county members. A late next week judging practice contest will prep for county team tryouts for the state fair next month.
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Viking Dairy Calf Club
L. S. Larson
Roland
J. S. Mather
Grant Township
Story County
Village Classic Horseshoe Pitching Gains Modern Respect
The article notes horseshoe pitching now gains approval and attention, likening it to polo and golf. It cites a 7,000-entrant contest in Chicago and mentions changes in gear and attire, with politicians showing interest alongside tariff and farm relief.
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Chicago
Maid rebukes suitor in stylish drawing room clash
A maid responds with irony to a guest, insisting on personal space while asserting independence, in a terse exchange that undercuts his advance and reveals social tension.
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Mayor M. O. Rod
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H.C. Miller
M. C. Sumstad
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Slater
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