Students Finish School Courses in Three Local High Schools
Forty six seniors graduate this month from Roland Milford and McCallsburg with 21 from Roland, 18 from Milford, and 12 from McCallsburg. Commencement speaker is Prof. Roy L. Abbott. baccalaureate speaker Rev. M. O. Sumstad. Roland seniors include Ruth Anderson and others. McCallsburg graduates listed. Milford class includes Marie Donaldson and others. Commencement at Roland May 22. Milford program tonight with Dr. A. C. Fuller speaking. baccalaureate sermon by Rev. W. C. Benthin.
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Roland School
Milford
McCallsburg
Roland
Roy L. Abbott
State Teachers College At
Cedar Falls
M. O. Sumstad
Salem Church
Ruth
Ruth 8. Anderson, Robert J. Askelson
Alice Ruth Christian
Robert H. Boyd
Alyce E. Cole
Carroll B. Jacobson
Constance M. Fredrickson
Lyman L. Larsen
Ruth E. Johnson
Bert H. Norem
Ione J. Knutson
Ingvald E. Rod
Ruby E. Larson
Arthur B. Shold
A. Jeannette Olson
Kermit M. Teig
Ester L. Olson
H. Victoria Olson
Jean Frey
Genevieve Curtis
Eugene Thornton
Robert Harlow
Lois Cooke
Gladys Hanson
Elizabeth Skeers
Ninth Annual Iowa 4 H Dairy Calf Club Show
The Ninth Annual Iowa 4 H Dairy Calf Club show runs Sept 29 to Oct 5 at Waterloo with judging, demonstrations, calf exhibit, banquet, showmanship, and herdsmen events. Over $3,000 in prizes from the Dairy Cattle Congress and breed associations. County winners with purebred calves qualify for state, then national in St Louis.
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Waterloo
Ernest M. Wright
Iowa Dairy Association
Dairy Cattle Congress
St. Louis
Marshall Canning Company Seed Sales Notice
Notice to farmers announces extended hours at the Marshall Canning company office on Wednesday and Saturday evenings and all daytime hours to supply sweet corn seed and plan seedings. Manners of using small patches for cucumbers encouraged. Local superintendent J. J. Thompson available for inquiries.
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Marshall Canning Company
Marshall Canning Co
J. J. Thompson
Committees Meet to Plan Farm Bureau Picnic
Committees appointed to arrange the Farm Bureau picnic met at the schoolhouse Thursday evening to advance plans for the June event.
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Farm Bureau
Reedsburg Band Places Second in Wisconsin Tourney
The band from Reedsburg Wisconsin directed by C M Jerdeman earned second place in Class C at the Wisconsin State Band tournament held in Milwaukee last week. Sixty eight bands competed. Mr and Mrs Jerdeman moved to Reedsburg last fall where he directs a 40 member band in the schools.
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Reedsburg
Wis
C. M. Jerdeman
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Jerdeman
Election board names set for June 2 primary
County auditor announces election judges and clerks for Howard Milford and Warren townships. Howard township judges are E. B. Christian O. L. Ose and Adolph Ege land with clerks Arthur Britson and Mrs Severie Parker. Milford township judges are D. C. Christy Mike Maroney and Henry Birkeland. Warren township judges are O. E. Ritland Herman J. Tweet and A. G. Graves.
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Howard Township
E. B. Christian
O. L. Ose
Adolph Egeland
Arthur Britson
Severie Parker
Milford Township
D. C. Christy
Mike Maroney
Henry Birkeland
Warren Township
O. E. Ritland
Herman J. Tweet
A. G. Graves
Legion Holds May Meeting at McCallsburg School
The Roland American Legion post held its May meeting at the McCallsburg school house to discuss Memorial Day observances. Superintendent A T Wierson invited members to view the remaining acts of the McCallsburg senior class play. Members later attended the seventh district Legion and Auxiliary meeting in Nevada.
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Roland American Legion
McCallsburg
A. T. Wierson
Legion
Nevada
Now Is The Time For Weekday School Funding
An urgent appeal urges ongoing donations to complete the Week-Day School of Religion. The church emphasizes parental and member responsibility to meet remaining funds before closure, with contributions received by treasurer S H Frederickson or directors L J Ritland John T Johnson E B Christian and Arthur Britson. Pastors can forward gifts if preferred.
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S. H. Frederickson
L. J. Ritland
John T. Johnson
E. B. Christian
Arthur Britson
M. O. Sumstad
Former Days Tale of Travel and Local Furor
Tobias Nelson leaves Saturday for a summer visit in Norway. A mad dog scare stirs natives around Jacktown, the metropolis of southwest Howard. Charley Wier kills three cattle bitten by the disease. Rasmus R. Gaard withdraws from a grammar department position to continue studies after Luther College graduation.
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Tobias Nelson
Norway
Jacktown
Howard
Charley Wier
Rasmus R. Gaard
Grammar Department
Our Schools
Luther College
Saloons Closed After Rev Sunday Revival Revocation Move
Jonas Duen and Martin M. Eggland acquired third interests in O. M. Anenson’s mercantile business and became partners. Alfred L. Boyd started as clerk at S. J. Michaelson store. Marshalltown saloons shut as anti saloon forces gathered signatures to revoke permits after revival meetings.
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Jonas Duen
Martin M. Eggland
O. M. Anenson
Alfred L. Boyd
S. J. Michaelson
Marshalltown
Population Shifts In Howard Township From 1920 To 1980
Census figures show Howard township unchanged overall over the decade with Roland absorbing a 71 person drop. Roland now holds 758 residents while the rest of the township totals 706. Zearing edges up to 476 and Huxley falls to 862. Lincoln 1091, New Albany 1142, Franklin up to 1653, and Gilberts town counts 221.
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Howard
Roland
Zearing
Huxley
Lincoln Township
New Albany
Franklin Township
Gilbert
Kellogg Re-elected County School Superintendent
George H. Kellogg was re-elected to a three year term at the Nevada convention receiving 14 votes. Opponent O. C. Mehuse earned 7 votes. Dr. J. A. Snyder presided. County Board of Education members also re elected: Hazel Vinsel Nevada May Charlson Story City J J Carlson Slater Bradford Stevens Collins.
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George H. Kellogg
Nevada
O. C. Mehuse
Story City
North Dakota
J. A. Snyder
County Board of Education
Hazel Vinsel
May Charlson
J. J. Carlson
Slater
Bradford Stevens
Collins
Roesen and Roth Wed at Salem Lutheran Church
Miss Karen Roesen and Mr. Ole C. Roth of Story City married in a May 8 ceremony at Salem Lutheran church with Rev. Olaf Helen officiating. Attendants were Miss Paulina Roesen and Ben Roesen. A wedding dinner followed at the Lars Roesen home. The couple will reside in Story City where Roth serves as city marshal.
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Karen Roesen
Ole C. Roth
Story City
Salem Lutheran Church
Olaf Helen
Paulina Roesen
Ben Roesen
Lars Roesen
Roland
Mr. Roth
Community Club plans lawn mowing at Erickson Park
The Community Club met Tuesday in the assembly room above the First National Bank. Members discussed several projects and voted to bring lawn mowers to Erickson Park this afternoon at 8 oclock to mow the grass and improve the park for upcoming gatherings.
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Roland Community Club
First National Bank
Erickson Park
Ro land High Alumni appoints committees for May reception
The executive committee of the Ro land High School Alumni association names committees for the annual reception on May 28. B. H. Knudtson serves as president and Lewis Levi as secretary treasurer. Committees include Invitation, Program, Decorating and Entertainment, Menu, Clean up, with listed members such as Boyd Michaelson Jerene Hovde Herma Peterson Jeffrey Michaelson and Noel Thompson.
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Roland High School Alumni Association
B. H. Knudtson
Lewis Levi
Boyd Michaelson
Jerene Hovde
Herma Peterson
C. O. Highland
Jeffrey Michaelson
Sanford Shafland
Annie Larsen
Noel Thompson
Maurice Michaelson
O. M. Thompson
Roland Cemetery Association elects officers at meeting
The Roland Cemetery Association board met at Evenson Nurseries and elected officers Mrs. P. J. Peterson as president Miss Inga Lura as vice president Mrs. M. O. Rod as secretary and H. E B. Evenson as treasurer. Mrs. Jeffrey Michaelson resigned and Mrs. Barney Darby filled the vacancy. The remaining directors are Mrs. Peterson Miss Lura S. J. Nelson H. E. Evenson Mrs. Thompson, Mrs. Rod and Mrs. Eggland.
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The
Roland Cemetery Association
Evenson Nurseries
P. J. Peterson
Inga Lura
M. O. Rod
H. E B. Evenson
Jeffrey Michaelson
Barney Darby
S. J. Nelson
H. E. Evenson
T. B. T Thompson
Adolph Eggland
Firemen Invited to State Fire School at Ames
Roland Volunteer Fire department members receive invitations to attend the State Fire School at Iowa State College in Ames on May 20 to 23. Classes in Engineering Hall begin daily at 10 a.m. Fire Chief S A Ericson provides complete information and contact details for attendance.
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Roland Volunteer Fire Department
Iowa State College
Ames
Engineering
S. A. Ericson
Salem Luther League Holds Program at Trinity Church
The Salem Luther League gathered at Trinity Lutheran church in Ellsworth Sunday evening. Rev. Olaf Holen spoke to the group and members performed musical numbers. A return program will be hosted in Ellsworth at an undetermined future date.
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Salem Luther League
Ellsworth
Luther League
Trinity Lutheran Church
Olaf Holen
Brief reader news items requested by Record office
The Record invites readers to quickly jot and send short news items for publication. Readers are encouraged to share local happenings, notices, or brief updates for timely inclusion.
Bergen Lutheran Church Offers Spring Faith Programs
The Bergen Lutheran Church outlines Confirmation, Bible classes, Sunday School, and youth activities for spring. Programs include a Norwegian language service, Holy Communion, Boy Scouts, and planned absences as pastors attend conventions. Luther League Sacred Concert planned by the Iowa State College Girls Glee Club.
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Sumstad
Minneapolis
Sanford Shafland
Salem Lutheran Church Activities Schedule
Olaf Helen serves as pastor. Southeast Ladies Aid meets today with Mrs. Cyrus Grove. Northeast Ladies Aid meets today with Mrs. Morris Hill. Prayer meeting each Thursday at 8. Boy Scouts meet Thursday at 7 at the schoolhouse. Confirmation Class Saturday at 10. Sunday School and Bible Classes Sunday at 10. Pastor will preach on John 17:9 17 for the Fourth Sunday after Easter.
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Ladies Aid
O. J. Tweet
Eli Opstvedt
Northeast Ladies Aid
Gunnar Nelson
Priscilla
Johanna
Lenora Osheim
Thelma Peterson
Lorine, Verla
Avis
Alvine Amundson
Charlotte Hegland
Southeast Ladies Aid
Cyrus Grove
Morris Hill
Nominations Made At Local Caucuses
Howard township held a caucus in the First National bank assembly room nominating E B Christian and Albert S Askelson to three year terms as trustees. J T Johnson for township clerk M M Eggland assessor O M Thompson and Q O M Grove for Justices of the Peace O S Eggland and C O Highland for constables C A Fagerland named committeeman for two years Delegates to the county convention were S L Bielefeldt BE Thompson Hosea Jondall and Adolph Eggland Warren township nominations included J O Tweet Joseph Johnson clerk G M Malmin assessor Peter Egenes delegates George Shearer Jeffrey Hougen J S Thompson and S W Guthrie Milford township nominations included H M Peterson D O Christy trustees Henry Birkeland clerk and Hansel Christian assessor D O Christy named committeeman Mrs Vivian Riddlesbarger committeewoman and Russell Warren J M Christian delegates to the county convention
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Howard Township
First National Bank
E. B. Christian
Albert S. Askelson
J. T. Johnson
M. M. Eggland
O. M. Thompson
QO. M. Grove
Vivian Riddlesbarger
Russell Warren
J. M. Christian
Acreage Report Corrects Pea Planting Total
The notice corrects a prior report on pea planting acreage to 900 acres this year versus 800 acres stated earlier. It explains that 600 acres were planted last year, three new viners covered 300 more acres, yielding the total 900 acres.
Family presents program at Story City meeting
Mr and Mrs O S Boyd and children Robert Dorothy Donald and Junior attended a Story City gathering Tuesday evening where they presented a musical program for the St Peter Luther League social meeting. The family performed songs by Junior harmonica pieces by Donald and solos and duets by other family members.
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O. S. Boyd
Robert
Dorothy
Donald
Junior
Story City
St. Petei Luther League
Boost for Home Industries Urges Local News Reporting
City council urges merchants to send news items to the home town paper rather than competing papers in nearby towns. Officials say timely local coverage strengthens community business and keeps residents informed of local gains and schedules.
Salem Church Seeks Spirit in Weekly Services
The Salem church schedules a Sunday 8 pm baccalaureate sermon by Pastor M O Sumstad with choir rehearsal Monday 8 pm. S D O R meets Tuesday 7 45 pm. Misses Holland and Risdal and Mr Strum entertain. Van lists include violin solo by Richard Snyder and piano solo by Constance Fredrickson. Ladies Aid hosts Wednesday 2 pm. Mrs J A Simser reads Missions 900 years ago. Norwegian Lutheran convention in Minneapolis features delegates S J Michaelson and B A Rasmusson. Bible Conference at Salem June 15 with H G Randolph speaker.
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Lavon Holland
Hazel Risdal
Virgil Strum
Richard Snyder
Arlene Michaelson
Maxine Thompson
Grace Weaver
Arlene Hanson
Dorothy Boyd
Constance Fredrickson
Ladies Aid Society
Lena Michaelson
J. O. Josendal
Fred A. Waugh
E. N. Waugh
J. A. Simser
Sorem
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Central Church
Minneapolis
Minn
S. J. Michaelson
Salem
B. A. Rasmusson
Salem Church
H. G. Randolph
The
Lutheran Bible Institute of Minneapolis
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