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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1931
Page
8
Several pure bred Duroc Jersey male pigs offered by C B Hanson. Also for sale Estate Heatrola Parlor Store, good as new, by E O Highland.
Dozens of short items list visits from Des Moines to Whitten and Forest City to Story City, coal and business ads, church dinners, and social gatherings. Notable names include Martha Sheldahl, Agnes Johnson, Miss Frances Humphrey, and Myron Sime among many locals visiting relatives, enrolling in schools, or hosting neighbors.
Arnold L. Sevde B. H. Knudtson C. A. Fagerland and Orville H. Olson of the local American Legion post attended the sixth district convention at the Savery hotel in Des Moines Thursday.
Mrs. Christina Twedt entertained at dinner Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Henry Thompson and family, Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Peck and family, Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Sampson and family, Mrs. O. J. Twedt, Mrs. Hattie Helvig, J. O. Twedt, and Mrs. D. L. Arrasmith and children from Nevada.
Vere Bielefeldt sustained a fracture in his left shoulder Friday morning after being struck by a board. His father S. L. Bielefeldt was dropping boards from the upper floor of the barn when Vere stepped into the path of a falling board.
Relatives and friends surprised Mr and Mrs Martin Wierson at their northeast Story City area home Wednesday evening last week. The Wiersons plan to leave the farm they have occupied for 25 years and move to Story City.
Mrs. A. A. Enge suffered severe burns to both feet when a boiler of hot water she carried slipped and splashed over her. She was dyeing goods and removing hot dye water when the accident occurred.
Several households recently relocated. Mrs. L. O. Tegland moved to the Isabelle Olson residence north of Roland. Ida Lura left the Iversen home for the Craig house on Green Street. Nels A. Nelson and family moved to Webster City. Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Helland joined I. L. Hegland and family from the Skromme residence.
Mr and Mrs S J Nessa of Story City hosted the O R T members and families for an evening with a program including solos readings and violin pieces. Refreshments were served by the hostess with help from Mrs Mathison and daughters. The next meeting is set for November 18 at the home of Mr and Mrs W A Cunningham in Roland.
Mr and Mrs Guy Mills and Mrs John Schauper visited in McCallsburg from Marshalltown on Saturday afternoon. Mrs Dan Dunn of Zearing also spent time there, details show a family gathering in the community page.
Local social activity includes Mothers club with five members and one visitor, electing officers and planning a December meeting at Mrs. Clarence Severson. Dorcas society met at Mrs. Mills home with devotional program and bazaar work. P T A meeting announced for November 10 in high school with Armistice Day theme and Mrs. L. H. Sours as speaker. Residents and visitors from Nevada and Iowa Falls were noted, with travel and hosting updates.
W D Lorenzen, Catherine Craig and Lillie Tvedt spent Saturday in Marshalltown. Lillie Tvedt visited Montour with her parents on Sunday. Clarence Wester family and Mrs John Caltvedt visited Carl Caltvedt home near Ellsworth Sunday. Gehard Amdall moved furniture from Zearing to Marshalltown with Mrs Amdall. Catherine Craig and sister attended M and St depot agents meeting in Story City Wednesday evening. Catherine Craig’s birthday surprised by neighbors. A Hallowe en luncheon followed. Gerard Amdall and Clifford visited Wierson in Ames Sunday. Mrs Henry Christiansen left for Takoma Wash for mother’s illness. George Roberts and Stella Mokle bust went to Des Moines to fetch Mabel Moklebust. Frank Greenwalt and son William visited Allison Tweet home Sunday. Gene Brady and wife spent Sunday with Geo Shearer family.
Mrs. Andy Thompson works at Ames. Mr. and Mrs. John Bergland and Sabie spent Sunday in Marshall town at the Silas Caltvedt home. Lars Olson returned to Colorado after a month with his children and relatives. The Intermediate Sunday school class hiked to Mrs. A G Graves Tuesday for a cream chicken dinner. All attended except one. Mr. Graves returned them after a bountiful meal and enjoyable evening.
Bethany Lutheran lists Bible study and prayer every Wednesday at 7 30 in the parish house. Mrs G Johnson and Mrs Grinde host Ladies Aid on Thursday November 5. Catechumens meet Saturdays at 10 and Sunday School at 10 every Lord s Day. Services in English with communion Sunday November 8 at 11. Zion Lutheran holds Norwegian services with communion Sunday November 8 at 2 30. Luther League meets November 8 at 7 30.
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