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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1931
Page
5
Salem and Bergen Lutheran churches announce joint Holy Week services with English and Norwegian programs. Rev. Helen and Rev. Sumstad urge reflection on Jesus path to the Cross and call for revival style gatherings through the week ending with Good Friday services at both houses of worship.
The Story County Board of Supervisors will sell old road equipment that belonged to Howard township at a public auction next Saturday March 28. The sale starts at 1 PM at the lumber sheds north of the depot in Roland. Equipment includes graders scrapers and dragging implements. A similar sale will follow at Story City at 2 30 PM the same day.
Clarence Starson recently enlisted in the U S Navy and left Wednesday for San Diego with men from the Des Moines office. He will be stationed at the Naval Training Station in San Diego for some time before being assigned to a ship.
Eli N Nelson has obtained a list of local taxes at the county treasurer s office and will take tax payments to Nevada for residents who leave payments with him before April first.
The Roland Volunteer Fire Department held another popular card party at the Woodmen Stall last evening with a large turnout. Progressive whist provided the entertainment and a luncheon was served.
E M Henderson was named president of the Howard township school board. The board includes A S Askelson, E E Evans, A J Herson, and Elmer T Sande. At McCallsburg J S Thompson was elected president with G J Wallem, S J Nelson, B W Guthrie and Elwood Ose as members. George Shearer is secretary and T O Hegland treasurer.
The Roland Co operative Shipping association named L. J. Roland as president and Tom H. Wicks as vice president at its meeting. H. E. Lura remains secretary while O. Anderson retires as manager. M. J. Rodh will assume manager duties starting April first.
The Roland Golf Club elected G. B. Rod as president S. H. Frederickson as vice president B. H. Knudtson as secretary and Lewis Levi as treasurer. Committees include Grounds Jacob Erickson E. K. Thompson. Membership Lewis Levi S. H. Frederickson B. H. Knudtson. Entertainment Dr. J. A. Snyder Dr. E. I. Rosheim Arthur J. Rod.
J H Larson and his brother John H Larson of Slater bought the Hanson Bros lumber shed and grain elevator at McCallsburg on Friday. A L Boyd returns from Florida trip. Mrs Jorine Olson moves west of Bergen church. Des Moines surveyors finalize a Chicago Great Western line from Des Moines to Clarion, shortening the route between Twin Cities and Kansas City. surveyors were here last summer near Roland.
Thirty years to the day and place from the Record of March 20 1901 notes the marriage of J T Anderson to Bessie Egeland at Bergen church. Other items include Henry Mathison leasing Tlowa Central House hotel preparations and Albert Eggland returning from Highland Park College. Lars Enge arrives home from 18 months U S Army service in the Philippines. Charles Watney and O G rate depart Roland for Borup Minnesota and Dallas Wisconsin to establish new homes. John Olson brother of L M Olson dies at home east of Randall after illness following a wrestling injury.
Mrs. Herman Knudtson died at her home Thursday after several weeks illness. She was born Ingeborg Karine Rasthusen in Haugesund Norway on June 1 1849. The couple married in Stavanger Norway in 1886 and emigrated to America in 1889 settling near Forest City then Winnebago county. They moved to Poland in 1917 and she died at age 81 years 9 months 19 days. Survived by husband son Knudt Forest City daughter Hilda Lake Mills ten grand children and Emma deceased 22 years ago. Funeral services were held at Salem Lutheran Church in Forest City then Winnebago Church with interment in Winnebago Cemetery. Pallbearers named Ove Holland O T Molde Henry Thompson J O Josendal O M Anenson Henry Nelson.
Bertha T Wike daughter of Torger and Kriste Wike was born March 15 1858 in Toraldve Norway. She immigrated to America in 1873 and married Ole J Novem in Morris Illinois February 17 1881. She died March 12 aged 77 years 11 months 27 days after living on a Radcliffe area farm 41 years. Funeral services were held March 14 at Bethany church. Burial followed.
We express gratitude to all who assisted and offered sympathy during the illness and passing of our wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev Olaf Helen for visits and comforting words. Also to Mrs O T Molde Mrs S S Borvig and Mrs C M Anenson for help to Mr and Mrs S Boyd for singing at the funeral and for flowers and mission offerings in her memory. Herman Knudtson and children.
The San Bernardino Sun highlights a straightforward business problem centered on managing production and consumption. The piece emphasizes efficiency and balance as key factors in industrial planning and market stability.
The Iowa Department of Agriculture outlines three amendments to the noxious weed law. The weed commissioner may be appointed from outside or within local boards. Counties or towns must set clear pay scales for weed commissioners. Supervisors must erase noxious weeds on secondary roads and the state highway district will do so on primary roads. Plant owners retain mowing rights.
Preliminary figures from the Iowa Dairy and Food Division show butter production in Iowa creameries in 1980 nearly matched 1929 totals at an estimated 214.5 million pounds valued at 70.3 million dollars. Production rose in spring and late fall but fell during summer and drought months, with final figures likely close to early estimates.
A store manager tells an assistant to let the customer have her way noting the customer is always right, while the assistant recalls the woman accusing them of swindling. The exchanged remark captures a tense customer service moment.
A Fort Wayne News Sentinel item notes a scientist claims to have found a material described as rubberlike yet far more durable. The report also jokes about a cold fried oyster, labeling it probably.
A brief in Cincinnati quotes shoppers pausing to ask how much items cost before concluding purchases. The note captures a moment of hesitation and decision in a busy market setting.
A steady drizzle Monday eased severe dry conditions and began moistened fields. Farmers plan to start spring tasks this week, sowing oats and peas as ground improves for planting.
The message lists Sunday School at 10 and 11 o clock English service, plus Norwegian language sessions. It covers church group meetings led by Mrs Erick Waugh and Karene Wierson, Boy Scouts, prayer meetings, Holy Week services at Salem and Bergen churches, Maundy Thursday and Good Friday rites, with multiple speakers and languages and invites all members to attend.
The notice lists Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 oclock, English Palm Sunday service at 11 with sermon And Crown Him Lord of All, and Holy Week services at Salem and Bergen churches. Norwegian and English language services include Holy Communion on Holy Thursday and Good Friday.
Story City church choirs rehearse for the Choral Union concert at Jewell on May 10 with about 460 voices and for the International Convention concert in Chicago on June 20 and 21 with an expected 2000 participants. Jewell conductors include A A Snesrud and F Mel ius Christiansen will lead the Chicago program at the 25000 seat stadium. A joint rehearsal is set for May 29 at St Petri church and soloists include Mrs L S Klost er of Des Moines and Mrs Lester Henderson of Story City.
A well known Illinois farmer writes a prayer praising simple wealth and steady faith. He thanks God for owning 160 acres, pigs and hens, health and strength, and for avoiding risky investments while praying for better days for all, as printed in the Illinois State Journal.
Rev. Olaf Helen led a Home Mission board committee from Minneapolis and Eagle Grove to Texas for a week long inspection of church institutions in Galveston and other sites. They travel with Rev. C. B Hoel and Rev H G Tolm to study church work.
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