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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1930
Page
6
Marshall Canning plant plans 1000 acres of peas for next season. 900 acres remain at the local site and 100 more acres near Hampton to be brought by truck. J. J. Thompson says a vining station may be set up in Hampton as an experiment with possible future canning at that plant.
Story County barbers and their wives plus beauty parlor operators attended a banquet at the Sheldon-Mann hotel in Ames. The Story County Master Barbers association sponsored the event with 80 guests, featuring music from the Merry Makers orchestra and performances by Cor tine Kluckhohn and Adeline Fitch.
We express gratitude for sympathy and acts of kindness during the illness and death of our husband and father. Expressions were meaningful beyond words. Special thanks to Mrs. E. I. Rosheim Otto Elmer Hanson Reverends M O Sumstad Olaf Holen Mrs Louis Shafland and children.
Time to order Christmas greetings. Record office offers twenty five card samples in a box starting at $1.00.
L Shafland funeral at Bergwen church last Wednesday drew one of Roland s largest crowds with many relatives and friends in attendance. Distinctly noted were lay and religious speakers including Rev M O Sumstad Rev Ole Shefveland of West Union and Rev Olaf Holen of Salem. Interment followed at Roland cemetery with pallbearers named.
Jimmy Maroney, son of Mr and Mrs James Maroney of Nevada, was knocked over by a truck on Main Street Friday afternoon and injured. The driver fled the scene and authorities seek identify the operator. Mrs Maroney is formerly Miss Laura Quam of this place.
Abel Helvig sold his north town residence to O C Lang land and the Langs plan to move in spring. A total of 342 votes were cast in the general election. Helvig sold half his stock to I M Cole for the Fair Store venture. The McCallsburg Pilot suspends, to relaunch as The McCallsburg Tribune with editor Beach. School enrollment began with 175 pupils. New York Juvenile Asylum children expected to Nevada next week seeking homes.
Last night the marriage of Miss Tene Nelson and Mr. Chas. Watney was performed by Rev. J. N. Sandren. Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Rutherford, recent Los Angeles arrivals, left for Altoona. Local attendees at the Iowa Ames football game included Dr. and Mrs. BE Rice and daughter Ione, Paul Thompson, J. J. Sowers, Cyrus Thompson, L. E. Quamn, Jacob Erickson, Sigfred Helgeson, Jake Okdahl, Milton Thompson, Elliott Thompson, Bert Brugon, Obed Sandren, O. S. Boyd, O. T. Thompson, T. M. Cole, and G. A. Cole.
The American Legion post and auxiliary hold their November meeting above the First National Bank this evening. The post begins a drive for new members for the upcoming year as a Legion poster outlines its aims near the Phillips service station.
The Severeide family extends thanks to all who offered sympathy during illness and death. Special thanks go to Rev. W. B. Searvie and Rev. M. O. Sumstad for support, to St. Petri Church Bible class, and to all who contributed mission offerings and flowers at the funeral.
Between fifty and sixty World War I veterans from the 133rd Ambulance Company gathered in Waterloo for a two day reunion. Attendees included G C Helvig Andrew Alvestad Arnold Sevde Peter Teg Arthur Rod and Otis Anderson with eight living members remaining in the community. A permanent organization named the 13833rd Ambulance Company association was formed and next reunion set for November 8.
The Lutheran Seminary Glee Club of St. Paul will perform Friday night at 8 at Bergen church with the Bergen church choir sponsoring. Admission is free with a collection to cover expenses. Rev. T F Gullixson will give an address. The 27 member group tours each year. They arrive Friday and stay until Saturday morning. Irwin Rosheim Norval L Cole and Wm Myrland arrange lodging.
Louis Larson of Grenora North Dakota is in Crosby jail on a second degree murder charge for shooting Peter Moe during a dispute over a borrowed wagon. Moe died from a gunshot wound after being treated in a Grenora hospital. Larson, a former Roland resident, claimed self defense citing prior beating and fear of further violence. Bond is set at 10000 and he will face trial. Larson ran a well drilling business and had planned to move back soon.
The Ladies Aid of Salem church will serve a dinner and hold their annual sale in the church parlors on Wednesday evening, November 19. Menu includes lutefisk lefsa potato cakes pork roast gravy mashed potatoes Perfection salad eraham bread buns jam pie and coffee. Serving starts at 5 o'clock and articles will be sold after dinner. The Helping Hand society also holds a sale then. Takeout dinners may be arranged by bringing own dishes.
The Bemidji Minnesota party including Car Gladen and her family were in a ditch turn over near Belgrade while traveling to attend the funeral of Ole A Severeide. Otto Olson suffered cuts and bruises but traveled on with the group after medical aid. They obtained another car from relatives and reached the funeral in time.
Sheriff John Hattery of Story County, age 38, was operated on for appendicitis at the sanitarium in Nevada on Monday after several days of illness and a sudden worsening condition Sunday. He was moved to the sanitarium for treatment.
The Priscilla society of Bergen church held an annual sale and supper on Friday evening raising 183.75. The Willing Workers contributed 16.05, Priscilla sale 36.95, sale of food 10.25, and the supper 70.50.
The Roland Community club holds its regular monthly meeting Friday evening in the assembly room over the Fish National Bank. Committees on radio reception and street decoration will report.
O A Severeide of Story City formerly of this place died Friday afternoon in Story City. Funeral Tuesday included services at Story City and Bergen church with burial in Roland cemetery. Born January 21 1854 in Severeide Skaanevik Norway he married Martha Stensaas in 1876 and emigrated to America. Survived by ten or more descendants and a brother and sister. He lived in Story County 1876 to 1902 then Minnesota before returning to Story City. He died after three days of pneumonia at age 76 years 9 months 16 days.
The Roland Farent-Teacher Association met at the school house on Wednesday evening. Dr. Howard A. Lanpher spoke on controlling communicable diseases. Music by local high school groups and a social hour followed, with many parents visiting classrooms. Next meeting set for December first.
Mr and Mrs Tommy Nessa and son Milo of Collins formerly of Garden City in serious condition at Broadlawns hospital Des Moines after collision of two cars north of Des Moines near an interurban track Lyman Sheetz of Hampton drove into the Nessa car All others aided by Elliott Thompson and his companion ambulance sent from Des Moines to treat injured including a 13 year old with head wounds.
A blaze of unknown origin destroyed a double corn crib and a machine shed on a Roland-area farm 12 miles north of town owned by the late Mrs Cecelia Christian. The tenant saw flames at about 11 pm, with the crib and granary full of corn and oats. The Roland fire department responded Friday to extinguish burning grain and machinery. buildings were insured.
Relatives have been informed that Lois May infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Rufus Jacobson of Morris Minnesota died suddenly last Friday. The child was born October 18 and died at 20 days old. Mr Jacobson is a son of T C Jacobson of this place.
The Ladies Aid societies of Bergen church plan a luncheon and bake sale at the Michaelson & Jacobson store next Saturday afternoon and evening. Proceeds will support church activities and community programs.
Christmas greeting cards available with or without your name imprinted from $1.00 a box of 25. Also 16 assorted cards for $1.00. Call record office any time to see them.
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