Aged pioneer Anna Grove dies at 88 in Roland
Mrs Anna C Grove aged 88 died Monday at her son M N Groves home in Roland after an illness of about a year. She was born September 22 1841 in Sheldahl Norway and came to America at age five settling in Lisbon Iowa then to Roland area as an early settler with her family. She and Mons Grove lived on a farm south of Roland for 36 years later moving to Roland in 1896. Ten children were born. five survive Martin N and Oscar M Grove Edward R Grove Mary Teig Emma McCord. Funeral was held Salem church with service at the Grove home. Burial in Roland cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna C. Grove
M. N. Grove
Sheldahl
Erne
Norway
Rasmus Mnd
Ingeborg
America
Lisbon
P. A. Rasmussen
North Settlement
Mrs. Grove
Martin N. Grove
Oscar M. Grove
Roland
Edward R. Grove
Ames
Mary Teig
Emma McCord
Collins
Lorenda Grove
Salem Church
Grove
Olaf Helen
Edward Duen
Dows
Salem
L. C
Lewis
Andrew Larson
Huxley
Eli Ersland
H. GC. Sheldahl
W. A. Worsley
Richard and
Theodore
Britt
Martin Tesdall
Willard Grove
Marie
Alleman
Florence. Grove
Manly
Edward Dues
Arabelle Severson
Slater
Harry Sokol
Ralph McCord
Virginia Teig
Cedar Falls
L. C. Kahrs
H. E. Myrah
Josie Jacobson
Ben Amlund
Olaf Townswick
N. J. Nelson
B. N. Rognhaug
Ingebrit Egeland
T. C. Carpenter
Story City
Card of Thanks for Mrs. Anna C. Grove
The Grove children express thanks to all who offered sympathy during their mother’s illness and death. Special appreciation goes to Rev. Olaf Helen Rev. Edward Duen the Boyd family the Salem church choir and all who sent flowers and mission offerings.
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Anna C. Grove
Olaf Helen
Edward Duen
O. S. Boyd
Salem Church
Grove
Schedule Policy for Record News Submissions
News items should be submitted to the Record on Monday or Tuesday if possible, with Wednesday as the latest. All type is set on Wednesday and the paper is printed Thursday morning.
Ameri can Legion and Auxiliary Hold School House Meeting
The seventh district commander Andrew G Cumps of Des Moines and Mrs Cumps spoke at the Legion and Auxiliary meeting held at the school house last Thursday evening. Cumps praised local post for exceeding their 40 member quota with 48 members. Jeffrey C Hougen, a local post member and county office candidate, was introduced. A luncheon and social followed the sessions.
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American Legion and Auxiliary
the Legion
Andrew G. Cumps
Des Moines
Cumps
Camps
Legion
Jeffrey C. Hougen
Hattery Declares Candidacy for Story County Sheriff
John R. Hattery 37 Collins townshipsman and current sheriff appointee announces Republican bid to fill vacancy and seek full term in 1981. He says he will serve without prejudice, enforce laws strictly, and run county affairs with diligence, drawing support from observers impressed by his performance and background.
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John R. Hattery
Collins
Story County
R. W. Nebergall
Hattery
Peoples Party nominates slate for town election
A petition with ten signatures was filed with town clerk Jeffrey Michaelson to place a Peoples Party ticket for the March 31 town election. Candidates include Mayor O M Thompson, Councilmen Elliott Thompson L H Larsen C A Fagerland T C Jacobson W T Wierson, Assessor H M Bakka, with treasurer positions omitted. A Citizens ticket slate was named at the March 7 caucus, resulting in two tickets on the ballot. Voters will also decide a new park commissioners ordinance as published.
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Jeffrey Michaelson
Peoples Party
The
0. M. Thompson
Elliott Thompson
L. H. Larsen
C. A. Fagerland
T. C. Jacobson
W. T. Wierson
H. M. Bakka
Park Commissioners
Roland Schools Win in State Sub-District Music Contest
Roland School captured two firsts and three seconds at the Nevada State Sub-District Music Contest on March 14, earning certification to the Des Moines District Contest. Dorothy Boyd and Robert Boyd led local winners, with Ames and Story City scoring multiple top placings among other districts. The district, with about fifty participants, praised the music staff and Miss Grizelda Morse for guidance and Mr. Hunter for private coaching.
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Nevada
Des Moines
Ames
Boone
Roland
Cole
Radcliffe
Slater
Melbourne
State Center
Collins
Hubbard
Jordan
Zearing
Kelley
Rhodes
Dorothy Boyd
Robert Boyd
Orchestra
Story City
Carroll Jacobson
Grizelda Morse
Hunter
Former Days Notices from the Record
The column notes moves to Milford township and East Erickson Park residence. Teig family heads to Lakefield after buying a 240 acre farm. Ole J. Haugen dies at 77 in Randall area. Thompson family relocates to McCallsburg with Thompson as cooperative elevator manager. Christine Scott moves from hotel to Thor son residence and hotel operations end. School election names E G Schlanbusch director and N E Waugh treasurer.
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Henry S. Jandall
Milford Township
Erickson Park
Roland
K. K. Teig
Lakefield
Minn
Ole J. Haugen
Fieldhaug
Randall Sunday
Thompson
Ihlen
McCallsburg
Co-Operative Elevator
Christine Scott
Iowa Central Hotel
Tom Thorson
Scott
A. Sampson
E G. Schlanbusch
N. E. Waugh
Garden City Man Killed in Highway Collision
Herman Fitchner of Garden City was instantly killed when his coach collided head on with a southbound truck on the Jefferson highway about eight miles north of Zearing. Dick Berger of Zearing escaped with minor injuries while the truck occupants were uninjured. Sheriff Hattery and Deputy Ward found ten gallon alcohol cans in the wrecked car. Fitchner drove north. the Marshalltown Model A truck came from the south and the crash split the coach.
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Herman Fitchner
Garden City
Jefferson Highway
Zearing
Dick Berger
J. R. Hattery
Ward
Nevada
Fitchner
Marshalltown
Business Friendship in Roland Merchants Message on Page 3
The piece stresses that friendship in business supports daily commerce and community prosperity. Merchants of Roland emphasize shared interests, church, school, roads, and mutual aid, urging readers to engage and support local businesses for collective success.
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Roland
School Music Department Highlights and Help
A note credits weekly lessons, aid to the High School Orchestra, and efforts by parents and teachers who contributed to organizing a grade orchestra and supporting the music department.
Beloved Bergen Lutheran Church Plans Community Faith Events
The Bergen Lutheran Church announces confirmations Bible classes and Sunday services in English and Norwegian next Sunday with sermons on freedom from sin and folk beliefs. Various ladies aids Priscilla Willing Workers choirs and youth groups hold meetings this week and next, inviting all congregants to attend.
Salem Lutheran Church Service and Activities
Lenten service tonight at 7:30 in English with special music and a sermon on Do you love God Subject for sermon on the Third Sunday in Lent Bondage and Liberty Luther League and Ladies Aid sessions planned through the week Confirmation class Saturday at 10 and Sunday School at 10 and 11 Boy Scouts meet Thursday at 7 at the school house Reads program items and guest speakers from Williams Marshalltown and local groups With multiple meetings and personnel listed.
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Ladies Aid
Southeast
George A. Olson
Elmer Jacobson
Northeast
John Hauptly
Priscilla
Ruth
Bernice Darby
Ruth Anderson
Bessie
Sarah Nelson
Edith Rasmussen
God
Bethany Ladies Aid
Fred A. Waugh
Southeast Ladies Aid
Oscar G. Tweet
United West Ladies Aid Society
John C. Olson
Luther League
Hiram Jacobson
Williams
Avis Thompson
Orlene
Marshalltown
Boy Scouts
Roland Community Club Reorganizes With Fifteen Directors
The Roland Community Club, inactive for 18 months, met with about 80 men and adopted a revised constitution creating a 15 member board. M. C. Rod elected chairman. twenty candidates vyed for the board, with Eliott Thompson and others named. Next meeting set for April 8. Story County Farm Bureau invited to hold a June picnic. Band concerts, Decoration Day plans, and a speaker committee discussed.
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Roland Community Club
Eee
M. C. Rod
T. S. Sampson
J. S. Egeland
H. M. Hanson
O. M. Anenson
O. O. Anderson
Eliott Thompson
Joel Sandvold
J. E. Michaelson
Hosea Jondall
I. M. Cole
B. H. Knudtson
C. E. Hanson
0. M. Thompson
C. A. Fagerland
Howard Ferkin
S. A. Ericson
Jeffrey Michaelson
Wm. Myrland
School boards organize for new year in Roland district
Roland Consolidated district last night organized by reelecting Dr. J A Snyder as president. Other board members named are Joseph Hoversten I M Cole C H Risdal and Joel Sandvold. McCallsburgh board followed suit electing Geo Wallem president with S J Nelson J S Thompson S W Guthrie and O E Ritland as members.
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Roland Consolidated
J. A. Snyder
Joseph Hoversten
I. M. Cole
C. H. Risdal
Joel Sandvold
McCallsburgh
Geo. Wallem
S. J. Nelson
J. S. Thompson
S. W. Guthrie
O. E. Ritland
Special suit cleaning price at C A Fagerland barber shop
Notice advertises suits cleaned and pressed for 50 cents at C A Fagerland barber shop with phone contact 64.
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C. A. Fagerland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Legionaires
OUR Churches
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
Salem Lutheran Church
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