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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1930
Page
2
The notice lists subscription rates by duration and location, advertising costs, and post office classifications. It states prices for domestic, outside, and foreign subscriptions, along with advertising charges and service terms. It also notes second class matter entry at the Roland Iowa post office.
The Ames Tribune Times argues for concrete progress on the St. Lawrence waterway, contending it offers direct ocean access to the Great Lakes while rival projects like the New York canal would be costly, congestive, and fail to match the broader trade benefits. It warns against sidetracks from interest groups.
A humorous list on reckless driving and bold driving tricks urges speeding passing and locking brakes while mocking pedestrians. It ends with a joke about an old tightwad on an operating table asking for plain stitching.
A historic cooking note details making a puffed omelet from 3 eggs with water and butter, plus a method to finish in a hot oven. It includes an egg sandwich with minced egg, salt, paprika, mustard, vinegar, and butter, assembled on buttered bread with watercress or lettuce. Ham can be added for variation.
The third and fourth grades plan picnics on Wednesday while the sixth grade schedules a picnic dinner for Thursday. Clifford Amdall celebrated a birthday with a classroom party. Carroll Quamn returns after two weeks with chicken pox and Nina Holmes is absent with mumps. The Senior class play Getting Acquainted With Madge drew good crowds last Thursday and Friday. A school exhibit is set for Tuesday afternoon and evening at the school house. The PTA wrapped up its final meeting of the year on Tuesday evening May 18.
The Harvey Jorgenson residence 40 miles south of Story City burned completely about 11 o clock Monday forenoon with unknown cause. Story City firefighters lacked water to stop the blaze though neighbors saved much furniture. Pilot M. E. Johnson escaped injury after his plane tipped over at the Ames American Legion air show following a windy landing. It is reported that 27
Private and six army planes filled the air show as 10 000 spectators attended Sunday afternoon. P E Shugart of Nevada filed deeds to 18 Story county farms with the county recorder, seven of which went to Farmers Trust and Savings Bank.
The state of Iowa Story County announces the appointment of Binhard Solyst as executor of Ole J Solyst deceased. Creditors must settle debts with the undersigned and file claims with the District Court Clerk in Nevada Iowa. Attorney H E B Hadley and Clerk L E Davisson sign the notice dated April 30 1930.
The Sheffield school presents a box social tonight May 15 at 8 o clock. A program includes a play monologues and songs. Bring your boxes and come see the school event.
The McCallsburg P T A held its final meeting of the year on Tuesday May 18 with a large crowd. Officers reported a balance around 29 dollars and 30 cents, 90 members last year, and plans for the coming year. Rev Olaf Holen delivered a notable address and other program details were shared.
State of Iowa Story County appoints Joseph T. Gaard as administrator of Gurine Skogeboe deceased with authority to gather debts and settle claims. Creditors must file claims with the Clerk of the District Court in Nevada Iowa and present authenticated claims for allowance per dated May 12 1930.
Bethany Ladies Aid society met at the parish house for devotionals and lunch led by Rev. H N Bakke. The Doreas society held a bake sale, and the Diggers Sunday school class plans a sale at Dillin's store next Saturday. A Mother's Day program at the Presbyterian church featured reading, prayers, songs, and a welcome. Leslie Johnson, who broke his leg last week, is recovering and cheered by classmates.
Residents took books for him to read and fruits for his table while many from the area attended the Presbyterian church in Nevada Sunday night.
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