Town Council approves garage lease for town hall use
City leaders authorize mayor and clerk to lease the vacated Donhowe Motor garage on Main Street to Paul Knudtson for 25 dollars monthly through April 1, 1932. The move delays buying or building a town hall and consolidates town equipment storage including the fire truck and voting machines. A power lawn mower purchase was discussed but not decided, and traffic signs were bought to align with the new ordinance. The town also replaced old hose with 400 feet of double jacket cotton hose for the fire department.
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Paul Knudtson
Main Street
Donhowe Motor Company
Haverston
Erickson Park
Marshalltown
McCallsburg Endorses Hougen for County Attorney Nomination
The town of McCallsburg shows unity behind Jeffrey C. Hougen in the republican bid for county attorney. A unanimous endorsement by every business man in town praises his ability, character, and fitness, noting his family long tied to Story County and urging economical, law‑enforcing service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallsburg
Jeffrey C. Hougen
Story County
Girl Runs Away From Home Near Town
Martha White fourteen fled her home two miles west of town yesterday. Leonard Larson town marshal alerted the sheriff and Des Moines police, leading to her location with friends in Des Moines. She will be returned home today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha White
Mrs. White
Leonard Larson
Two Last Chances for Clothes Cleaning Before Decoration Day
Friday and Tuesday are the final opportunities to have garments cleaned and pressed. Leave your package at Frederickson Store or Fagerland Barbe Chop for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederickson Store
Fagerland Barbe
Amensen Plans Summer Trip to Norway
H. J. Amensen will depart Saturday for Chicago and then New York to sail to Norway. He will spend the summer months visiting relatives and exploring the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Amensen
Norway
Chicago
New York
Cleanup drive urged before Memorial Day in Roland
Roland residents are urged to tidy premises this spring before Memorial Day and the Farm Bureau picnic on June 5. Mayor M. O. Rod signs the notice calling for public cleanliness and readiness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Farm Bureau
M. O. Rod
Glee Club to Sing at Bergen Lutheran Church Sunday
The Girls' Glee Club of Iowa State College directed by Miss Rosalind Cook will perform a sacred and instrumental program at Bergen Lutheran church on May 25 at 8:00 p.m. Miss Charlotte Cole of this place is a member and will appear. Admission is free with a silver offering to defray expenses. The program includes Processional Day is Dying in the West and Now the Day is Over, plus solos, duets, and group numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Bergen Lutheran Church
Rosalind Cook
Charlotte Cole
Glee Club
Iowa State
West
Sherwin
Zeckner
Sullivan
Carpenter Shop
Foster
Jesus
Babe Divine
Haytian
the Manger
Perilhou
Gloria
Buzzi-Pedra
Auschmann
Local News Notes and Trips From Town
Former Days Mr and Mrs Lewis Rasmusson Mrs O S Sampson and Gudmond Hall left Tuesday for a few months to journal in Norway J L Seal and J A Johnson left Thursday for New York from where they sail for Norway Public school children gave a program at the opera house Friday evening and the house was packed Town council to send the mayor and two councilmen to Union to inspect the electric light plant Aged resident B L Enge died Monday afternoon after long illness at 75 years
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Rasmusson
O. S. Sampson
Gudmond Hall
Norway
J. L. Seal
J. A. Johnson
New York
Opera House
Union
B. L. Enge
Bank building moved and remodeled for residence plan
THIRTY YEARS AGO George Holland bought the old bank building and will move it to another lot for a residence. The contract for the new bank building will be let next week with a 46 foot front and 48 by 80 feet dimensions. The office will house a newspaper and print shop on the second floor, with a Masonic lodge room at the rear and two office suites at the front. It will be a modern steam heated structure with oil finish and gray pressed brick and colored glass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Holland
Bank
John Sevde
John Rugh
Oscar Thompson
South Main Street
School year ends with multiple commencements in Roland and McCallsburg
Commencement exercises close another school year in Roland and McCallsburg with baccalaureate services at Salem church in Roland and programs in both towns. Alumni receptions are planned for tomorrow evening. Milford closed last week with exercises held Thursday. Program details list hymns readings sermons solos duets and diplomas as well as presentations by educators and local officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
McCallsburg
Milford
Salem Church
M. D. Sumstad
Johanna Osheim
Salem
Maxine Thompson
Dorothy Boyd
Roy L. Abbott
F. A
Fern Thompson
Sherwood A. Clock
Hampton
Town
Nail
Miss Craig
Andrew T. Wierson
G. W. Wallem
Pastors and Delegates Headed to Norwegian Lutheran Convention
Local church leaders and delegates travel to Minneapolis for the Norwegian Lutheran Church of America biennial convention set May 21 through May 28. Attendees include Rev. M. O. Sumstad and Rev. Olaf Helen with several others from Salem and Bergen congregations. They plan to return after next week’s meetings.
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Minneapolis
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
M. O. Sumstad
Olaf Helen
S. J. Michaelson
Salem
M. O. Anderson
Bergen
J. I. Sampson
Herma Peterson
Roland Band Begins Practice For Summer Concert Series
C A Fagerland reports the Roland band is practicing and local business donations are coming in, ensuring a successful summer concert series. The first performance is on Memorial Day with a subsequent show at the Farm Bureau picnic the following week.
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C. A. Fagerland
Roland Community Club
Roland
Farm Bureau
Hearst to Speak at Bureau Picnic in Story County
Charles E. Hearst president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation is set as the main speaker for the County Farm Bureau Picnic in Roland on Thursday June 5. Agnes Samuelson state superintendent will address the afternoon program and L H Pammel will present Iowa to Cuba in the evening. A morning parade and baseball game Roland versus Collins are planned along with a large local musical program. The picnic committee promises the best Story County event yet with many Rolandan talent on stage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles E. Hearst
Iowa Farm Bureau Federation
Farm Bureau
Roland
Hearst
Story County
Agnes Samuelson
L. H. Pammel
Cuba
Iowa
Collins
Shower honors Miss Irene Erickson on domestic science
Mrs. Clara Thompson and Laura Bakka Grizelda Morse and Agnes Boyer hosted a miscellaneous shower for Irene Erickson domestic science teacher. The event at Mrs. Clara Thompson’s home included teachers and friends with a luncheon after social time.
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Clara .Thompson
Laura Bakka
Grizelda Morse
Agnes Boyer
Irene Erickson
Clara Thompson
L. L. Bakka
T. C. Jacobson
H. M. Bakka
Jacob Erickson
Severie Parker
F. A. Gorton
O. L. Turmo
Sylva Hoversten
Julia Grinde
Story City
President Declined. VP to Lead Farmers Mutual Fire
T. Z. Henryson of Story City, elected president to fill the vacancy caused by J. H. Jacobson’s death, did not accept the post. Vice President J. O. Anderson of Story City will perform presidential duties until the annual meeting next winter when a president is elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Z. Henryson
Story City
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association
J. H. Jacobson
J. O. Anderson
Firemen Attend State Fire School in Ames Iowa
Roland Volunteer Fire Department members attend sessions at the State Fire School held at Iowa State College in Ames from Tuesday to Friday this week. They met Monday evening to arrange daily attendance.
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Roland Volunteer Fire Department
State Fire School
Iowa State College
Ames
Roland High Alumni Reception Planned at School Auditorium
The Roland High School Alumni association holds its annual reception Friday evening at the school auditorium. Invitations aren’t mailed to all members to save expense. Attendees pay 50 cents per plate. The 1980 graduating class and high school faculty are guests.
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Roland High School Alumni Association
Silence, Service, and Sunday School At Bergen Lutheran
Bergen Lutheran Church announces Sunday School at 10 o clock and Bible Classes at 10. Reverend T A Conrad of Augustana Lutheran Des Moines will conduct the English service at 11 next Sunday. Luther League Sacred Concert by Iowa State College Girls Glee Club features Miss Charlotte Cole. Various church groups meet Thursday and Sunday with hosts listed. mission boxes to be brought. delegates attend church and missionary conventions.
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T. A. Conrad
Augustana Lutheran Church
Des Moines
Conrad
Luther League
Girls Glee Club
Iowa State College
Ames
Charlotte Cole
Anderson
T. I. Sampson
Women’s Missionary Federation
Herma Peterson
Priscilla
Salem Lutheran Church Weekly Schedule and Notes
Olaf Helen pastor notes prayer meeting Thursday at 8 pm. Boy Scouts meet Thursday at 7. Confirmation class canceled Saturday due to the pastor's absence. Helping Hand society meets Saturday 2 pm. Ramona and Betty Thompson hostesses. Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10. Norwegian language service at 11 with Ole Larson delivering the message. Choir rehearsal Monday at 8. Bethany Ladies Aid with Mrs. Jonas Christian Thursday afternoon. Southeast Ladies Aid with Mrs. John M. Christian Thursday afternoon next week. Bible Conference at the Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helping Hand Society
Ramona
Betty Thompson
Ole Larson
Bethany Ladies Aid
Jonas Christian
Northeast Ladies Aid
Jacob Hill
Southeast Ladies Aid
John M. Christian
Salem
Memorial Day program planned by Roland group I
The American Legion post and Auxiliary join the Roland Community Club to sponsor Memorial Day exercises Friday next week. M O Rod presides. In the forenoon Legionaries visit McCallsburg cemetery to decorate veterans graves. The main program starts at 10 in Erickson Park Roland with Rev Otto Erbe giving the address. Afterward a parade to the cemetery forms with the Legion Boy Scouts band and others. The unknown dead address is by Jeffrey Hougen of McCallsburg. Ice cream cake and coffee follow at Salem church parlors to aid cemetery beautification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Roland Community Club
M. O. Rod
McCallsburg
Legionakres
Roland Post
Jeffrey Hougen
Roland Cemetery Association
Salem Church
Park Music
M. O
Iowa Hatcheries Produce Millions Of Chicks In Season
Iowa hatcheries number 649 with capacity for 19 564 718 eggs and are expected to yield about 60 million chicks this season. Kennedy says about half of Iowa’s chicks are hatched at home or by small breeders while the other half come from commercial hatcheries. The piece also notes subscription label dates for readers.
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Iowa
Carl N. Kennedy
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Kennedy
Towa
Lutheran Bible Institute Speaker Sets English Evening Talks
Pastor H. G. Randolph of the Lutheran Bible Institute will speak at the conference on June 15. All evening sessions are in English with a few afternoon sessions in Swedish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. G. Randolph
The
Lutheran Bible Institute
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Farm Bureau Meeting
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Boone
Olaf Holen
Aeste Roland Band
Camp Fire Girls
Jos. O. Johnson
Hamelica
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