Great Lakes Pipe Line to Build Gas Station Near Roland
The Great Lakes Pipe Line Company bought about 19 1/2 acres northeast of Roland for a gasolline pumping station and distribution hub. Des Moines real estate man Geis Botsford arranged the $4,937.50 land deal at $250 per acre, with $175,000 total expected to be spent on tanks, buildings, and bungalows. site connected by gravel road to county highway and M. & St. L. railroad, planned start after oat harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Lakes Pipe Line Company
Oklahoma Oil
Des Moines
Minneapolis
Chicago
IL. JT
Savim
Roland
Geis Botsford
Ripe
Gasoline law regulations adopted by agriculture secretary
The secretary of agriculture M G Thornburg announces regulations to interpret the motor vehicle fuel law effective July 4. Town dealers and consumers are protected, with chemist reports attached to bills of lading and sales slips guaranteeing conformity to Iowa specifications. Two more chemists will help inspect fuel. dealers may request paid tests of gasoline samples. Florida Times-Union.
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M. G. Thornburg
Secretary of Agriculture
Mr. Thornburg
Iowa
Thornburg
Town State College Ames Graduates Over 500 Recipients
More than 500 people received degrees at the Town State college commencement in Ames. Among them were Miss Emelie Hanson and Merle Johnson of this place, each earning a Bachelor of Science degree in home economics education and economics science respectively.
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Town State College
Ames
Emelie Hanson
Merle Johnson
Hanson
Mr. Johnson
Vikings Win Close Belt at Erickson Park
The Roland Vikings, an independent local baseball team, defeated the Coca Cola city league squad of Marshalltown 8 to 5 at Erickson Park. They face Hubbard next Sunday and SS Peter and Paul next Thursday at Story City.
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Roland Vikings
Marshalltown
Erickson Park
Hubbard
SS. Peter and Paul
Story City
Kittenball Game Recreates Evening in Roland Club
Roland Community Club members met at Erickson Park for an outdoor gathering with an east versus west kittenball game providing recreation. A brief business session followed and another similar meeting is planned for next Monday at 6:80.
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Roland Community Club
Erickson Park
Main Street
the Park
Maiden Malinda Peterson Kleppe Dies at 134
Mrs. Malinda Peterson Kleppe born January 24 1847 in Kleppe Norway died June 9 1981 at daughter’s home in Danvers Minnesota aged 84 years 4 months 15 days. Survived by 12 children 24 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren with multiple relatives across Iowa Minnesota and California. Funeral services were held at West Bank church Danvers Story City and Bethel Lutheran Story City with interment in Story City cemetery.
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Malinda Peterson Kleppe
Kleppe
Erie
Norway
T. T. S. Larson
Danvers
Minn
America
Lisbon
Andrew Thompson
Irvin
Shelby County
Iowa
Story City
Bethel Lutheran Church
G. O. Paulsrud
Sarah Larson
A. A. Thompson
Chas. Thompson
Peter
Fire damages Hagen residence as Duea home saved
From the Record of June 12 1901 the noon alarm reported a west town fire at Jonas Duea’s residence. Hagen’s goods on the second floor were destroyed but Duea’s furniture was saved. Oscar Sampson returns from the Grand Army Encampment noting 5000 boys present. Dedicatorial services at English Lutheran church with Dr Wirt leading and a debentorial offering of 106 dollars.
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Jonas Duea
Erickson Henry Wedding Unites Boone and Roland Couples
Miss Donna Lou Henry daughter of Mr and Mrs red E Henry of Boone wed Clarence Erickson of Roland in a single ring ceremony at the First Baptist parsonage Boone Rev H C Rice officiated Attendants were Miss Rena Lindgren and Lester Henry The couple plans to reside in Roland with Mrs Erickson a Boone High graduate from 1927 and Alpha Gamma Delta alumna The groom attended Iowa State College at Ames and the couple will start married life in Roland
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Donna Lou Henry
Red E. Henry
Boone
Clarence Erickson
Roland
First Baptist Church
H. C. Rice
Rena Lindgren
Mgr
Lester Henry
Wice
Mrs. Henry
Bill
Miss Lindwyen
Mrs. Erickson
Visitors Invited During Day Hours at Marshall Canning Plant
Notice asks visitors to view the canning factory only before 6 PM. The Marshall Canning Company urges daytime visits to avoid inconvenience during evening hours. J. J. Thompson, Supt., notes visitor cooperation is appreciated.
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Marshall Canning Company
J. J. Thompson
Sunday School Picnic at Henderson Grove
The Salem church Sunday school held its annual picnic at Henderson Grove after the 11 o'clock service. Activities included races and contests with lemonade and ice cream served. The group donated a table and two benches to Mr Henderson to thank him for using the park.
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Salem Church
Henderson Grove
Henderson
Notice to Cut Weeds in Town Limits
All noxious weeds on lots streets and alleys must be cut before July first. Second cutting no later than August 15 or before seed matures. If not done town employees will perform the work and costs taxed against the property. M. O. Hod mayor.
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M. O. Hod
Population trends shift from cities to farms in hard times
The trend shows people leaving urban centers for rural areas as two years of struggle in cities make farming life look steadier. The Omaha Daily Journal Stockman notes meals on farms are regular even if excitement is lacking.
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Qomaha Daily Journal-Stockman
Prizes Announced for 1931 Iowa Junior Fair
More than sixteen thousand dollars in prizes will be offered to 4 H Club members at the 1931 Iowa State Fair in Des Moines from August 26 to September 4. Nearly 2,000 junior farmers from over 90 counties are expected to compete in eight days of demonstrations contests and exhibits with premiums for baby beeves beef heifers pigs lambs poultry crops club records demonstrations judging contests and health and home economics events. Copies of the premium list are available from Secretary A R Corey Des Moines.
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Iowa
Des Moines
A. R. Corey
Farmers Must Mow Weeds On Public Highways
Iowa officials accept an opinion by Earl F. Wisdom confirming that the highway commission and county boards must eradicate Canada thistle sow thistle and quack grass from public highways under the noxious weed law. Landowners will mow other weeds to prevent highway obstruction. weeds are classified by growth and eradication difficulty.
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44Th General Assembly
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Earl F. Wisdom
Highway Commission
Board of Supervisors
Department of Agriculture
Carl N. Kennedy
Pastor Clarence Johnson to Lead Montana Lutheran Church
Clarence Johnson son of Mr and Mrs Chris Johnson of Randall recently ordained and set to marry in Spokane Washington before serving as pastor of a Lutheran church in Miles City Montana.
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Clarence Johnson
Chris Johnson
Randall
Spokane
Wish
Miles City
Mont
Lutheran Church
Keeping Eggs Clean Says Iowa State Economist
W D Termohlen explains methods to keep eggs clean and fetch higher prices. Keep one clean nest per five hens and pack well, gather eggs two to three times daily, use clean litter, shut hens in on muddy days, employ dropping boards and wire under roast poles, use clean gathering containers and unbroken cases, and ensure eggs are clean and uniform in size to earn premiums on grade.
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W. D. Termohlen
Iowa State College
Church Notices and Upcoming Meetings
Our Churches announce no service next Sunday as the pastor attends a national convention in Chicago. A Norwegian language service is planned Sunday morning June 28, with prayer meeting Thursday at 8. The Helping Hand society meets Saturday at 2 at Ericksen Park. Bring picnic lunches. rain moves meeting to church parlors. Choir rehearsal Monday evening. Northeast Ladies Aid meets Wednesday at Mrs. S B Kilstofte's at 2. Southeast Ladies Aid meets next Thursday at Salem church parlors hosted by Mrs J Sorem Mrs J Shold and Mrs A Jorgenson.
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Chicago
Young Peoples Luther League
Helping Hand Society
Ericksen Park
Rurlors
Northeast Ladies Aid
S. B. Kilstofte
Southeast Ladies Aid
Salem Church
John Sorem
Jeffrey Shold
Alfred Jorgenson
Bergen Lutheran Church notices and weekly activities
The column lists upcoming services in Norwegian and English at Bergen Lutheran Church, including Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 o'clock, a Norwegian language service at 11, and sermons with topics on trust in God and resisting sin. It also details Ladies Aid gatherings at the Bethany parish house, Priscilla group readings on Queen Esther, Willing Workers meeting, and general exhortations for full attendance to close the summer season.
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East Church
J. S. Danielson
B. L. Hammersland
Priscilla
Charlotte
Alice
Esther Cole
Agnes Johnson
Queen Esther
Alice Thompson
Marvel Larson
Bessie Nelson
Local Luther League Convention Draws Attendees in Chicago
Delegates from Salem Luther League and Huxley join 3000 adult and 1000 child choristers at the Sixth International Convention of the Young Peoples Luther League and Choral Union in Stevens Hotel June 17 to 21. A sacred concert closes at Chicago Stadium June 21 with Dr. F Melius Christiansen directing. The Luther College Chorus from Decorah is broadcast June 19.
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Chicago
Young Peoples Luther League and Choral Union
Stevens'Hotel
Olaf Helen
Son Borg
Jos. O. Johnson
Reuben Hill
Salem Luther League
Sanford O. Shafland
Huxley
Shafland
Wisconsin
Luther College
Choral Union
Chicago Stadium
W. Madison St
F. Melius Christiansen
Decorah
National Broadcasting Company
Theo Nickel
Roland
Farmers Picnic Draws Story County Farm Bureau Crowd
Ames hosts a Story County Farm Bureau annual picnic on the college campus with speakers Mrs. Charles W. Sewell and Dan Turner. Music from the Story City and Ames bands accompanied an evening program by Daubert and his gymnasts. The afternoon ball game saw Collins defeat Story City.
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Ames
Story County Farm Bureau
Charles W. Sewell
American Farm Bureau Federation
Dan Turner
Story City Band
Ames Municipal Band
Daubert
Collins
Story City
Banquet for Confirmands at Salem Church
The Salem church confirmation class held a Friday evening reception in the church parlors. Rev Olaf Helen acted as toastmaster unveiling a program with class history by Grant Quam and class prophecy by Lester Olson. The program featured songs by the Girls of Class and the Luther League greetings by John Olson.
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Salem Church
Olaf Helen
Grant Quam
Phyllis Quam
Lester Olson
Aloys Simser
Jesus
J. O. Johnson
Maxine Thompson
The
Luther League
John Olson
Confirmands
Family Reunion Dates Announced for Roland and Fort Dodge
June 21 events include a Tweet reunion at Erickson Park, Roland, with a basket dinner after church services. June 21 also lists a Landing reunion at Fort Dodge. June 28 marks a Hauge Wicks reunion at Erickson Park, Roland, followed by the Ninth annual Roland reunion on July 12.
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Erickson Park
Roland
E. R. Grove
Lee
Landing
Fort Dodge
Hauge-Wicks
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Florida Times-Union
Vikings
Montana
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Salem Lutheran Church
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
Luther League and Choral Union
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