Athletic Day Highlights Mirthful Events and Horsehoe Exhibition
Large crowd attends the town Athletic Day with Patt Mossman of Eldora performing horseshoe tricks and motorcycle stunts on Main Street. A late afternoon baseball game results in a 12 to 6 win for Radcliffe Sherman at Erickson Park, followed by races, prize horseshoes, and a $25 challenge in a blind pitching contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patt Mossman
Eldora
Main Street
Roland
Radcliffe-Sherman
Erickson Park
Mossman
Fitch
C. A. Fagerland
Joel Hanson
Floyd Hemnes
Obed Norem
Noel Jondall
Ruth Peterson
Morris
Joseph Hill
Holstein Heifers Bought for Forest City Herd
Joe H. Tweet and L. T. Savim visited Forest City on Monday to buy 12 Holstein heifers to add to the dairy herd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe H. Tweet
L. T. Savim
Forest City
Furmer
Airplane Stunt Steals Spotlight at Friday Ballgame
An aircraft believed to belong to a Boxholm youth flew over Erickson Park during the Friday afternoon game. The pilot had not been hired for a performance, but his unplanned aerial stunts drew added interest to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boxholm
Erickson Prak
Convicts Captured After Jail Escape Near Nevada
Harold Zenor of Boone and George McCoy of Ames, both serving state prison terms, were recaptured after escaping the Nevada jail last Wednesday. They traveled via Ames to steal a car, hid in a cornfield south of Huxley, and were pursued by deputies before final capture near Nevada and Des Moines. They were to testify against Charles Miller in the Alsager robbery case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nevada
Harold Zenor
Boone
Nebergall
Zenor
George McCoy
Ames
Charles Miller
Chas. Alsager
Story City
Huxley
McCoy
Des Moines
Funeral held for Iverett Hanson in Bergen church area
Funeral services for Iverett Hanson were conducted at the Hanson residence and at Bergen church by Rev. M O Sumstad. He died October 2 at a Nevada sanitarium at age 12 after bone infection and surgery failed to stop its spread. He leaves parents Henry M Hanson and two brothers Tweet and Leo. A Beloit Iowa Children’s Home gift and a Bergen Lutheran church memorial were planned in his honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iverett Hanson
Hanson
Bergen Church
M. O. Sumstad
Roland
Nevada
Henry M. Hanson
Tweet
Leo
Beloit
Iowa
Card of Thanks for Everett Hanson
The Hanson family thanks all who offered sympathy during Everett's illness and death. Special appreciation goes to Rev. M. O. Sumstad for visits, Miss Josephine Fjelland and the fourth grade pupils, Otto J. Hanson for singing, and everyone who sent flowers or remembrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett
M. O. Sumstad
Josephine Fjelland
Otto J. Hanson
Henry M. Hanson
Farm sales and occupancy changes in Hamilton county
The Quam farm in Hamilton county sold for 7200 dollars to Severt S. Severtson. H. C. Duea and family will occupy the T. O. Birkeland residence after this week, while Tom Saboe moves into the Egeland house vacated by Duea. C. E. Markland purchased the Peder Kaltvedt farm six miles south of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quam
Hamilton County
Severt S. Severtson
H. C. Duea
T. O. Birkeland
Tom Saboe
Land sale near Roland: Olson farm bought for 121 per acre
Twenty years ago P H Hayland and O K Johnson purchased the Jacob Olson 64 acre farm five miles from Roland for 121 dollars per acre. Miss Julia Nerem married Gust Hanson near Garden City with Rev J N Sandren officiating. Ole K Prescott died Tuesday evening after a wagon fall injuring him seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. H. Hayland
O. K. Johnson
Jacob Olson
Roland
Julia Nerem
Gust Hanson
Garden City
J. N. Sandren
Ole K. Prescott
Returns from West Roy Pond and Phil Donaldson
Roy Pond of south of Roland and Phil Donaldson returned last week from Scoby Montana in the former's airplane. They spent most of the summer in Montana taking up passengers in the aircraft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Pond
South of Roland
Phil Donaldson
Scoby
Mont
Montana
City Hall Plans Discussed as Roland Council Eyes Garage Sale
The Roland town council hires Geo. M. Bechtel & Co. to draft bond-issue documents and brings in architect H. E. Reimer to plan remodeling of O. J. Erickson’s Main street garage for a city hall or to build anew. Erickson offers the garage for 5400 dollars while the council awaits final cost figures before deciding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Geo. M. Bechtel & Co
Davenport
H. E. Reimer
Marshalltown
Main Street
O. J. Erickson
Roland Auto Co
Henriksen Wins Judging Contest at Dairy Cattle Congress
Martin Henriksen, tester for Story No 1 Cow Testing association, won the cow testers judging contest at the Dairy Cattle Congress in Waterloo last week among about 200 members and 69 testers. The September report lists 479 pounds of milk and 18 pounds butterfat average from 302 cows, with top cows and herds named including Lizzie owned by Carl Brandt and Sally owned by Cyrus Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Henriksen
Story No. 1
Dairy Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Cow Test Association
Iowa Cow Testing Association
Story No. 1 Association
Henriksen
Cyrus T. Grove
Theo
Lund
C. J. Holland
Guernseys
Henry Skeie
K. P. Teig
Lizzie
Carl H. Brandt
Bell
Theo Lund
Sally
Mary
J. P. Nordskog
Roland ladies attend W M F meeting at Huxley
A group of women from Roland joined the circuit meeting of the Women's Missionary Federation in Huxley on Tuesday. Attendees included Mrs. QO. S. Boyd secretary. Miss Gladys Hanson who spoke. delegates from Salem church Busy Bees. Bergen Ladies Aid. and Bergen church Priscilla group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Women’s Missionary Federation
Huxley
QO. S. Boyd
Gladys Hanson
Otis Wierson
Fred A. Waugh
Busy Bees Society
Salem Church
Overt I. Holland
B. H. Knudtson
Bergen Ladies Aid Society
Agnes Sturson
Margaret Tweet
Priscilla Society of Bergen
M. O. Suinstad
Bert Britson
Dinner and sale by Salem church aid societies
The Northeast and Southeast Ladies Aid of Salem church will host a dinner and sale at the church parlors on Saturday October 19. Serving starts at 11 o clock with Lutefish lefse roast chicken potatoes gravy pickles salad graham bread biscuits pie and coffee. Articles will be sold in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast
Southeast Ladies Aid Societies
Salem Church
Boar Sale Announced by L's Golden Gleam Herd
October 25 sale features 35 large husky Duroc Jersey boars bred by L's Golden Gleam a son of Golden Gleam. The show and breeding boar owned by McKee Bros. sale near McCallsburg at the farm one mile west and one mile south. Ad by Lars Hougland.
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L’s
Golden Gleam
McKee Bros
McCallsburg
Lars Hougland
Hougland & Skromme
Miscellaneous Shower for Mr and Mrs Orville Larson
A miscellaneous shower was held at the Mrs Julia Larson home Tuesday evening with many guests and gifts for the honorees. Games provided entertainment and a luncheon was served. Out of town attendees included Mrs E L Clay of Fort Worth Texas and Mr and Mrs Gifford Larson of Garden City along with several guests from Story City.
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Orville Larson
Julia Larson
E. L. Clay
Fort Worth
Tex
Gifford Larson
Garden City
Story City
Shower Held For Newlywed Couple At Halverson Home
A miscellaneous shower at the home of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Halverson north of town honored newlyweds Mr and Mrs Lloyd Sampson of Armstrong. About 80 guests attended and gifts were left. Luncheon was served. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs William Tordoff of Armstrong Sam Good Alden Chance of Leving and Lester Halverson of Armstrong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Halverson
Lloyd Sampson
Armstrong
William Tordoff
Sam Good
Alden Chance
Lester Halverson
New Water Mains Completed Under City Overseer
The town finished a new water mains addition last Saturday under John T. Johnson, the water superintendent. It runs from South and Green to South and Logan, and from Main and Ash north one block and east one block on Walnut to the new city well. A small pump building covers the new well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Johnson
South
Green Streets
Logan
Main
Ash Streets
Walnut Street
New City
Church Society Activities And Mission Offering Tally
The Northeast and Bethany Ladies Aid societies meet with respective hosts Mrs. K J Hill and Mrs Magnus Olson. Prayer meeting Thursdays. Confirmation class Saturday 10. Sunday services in English and Norwegian. Sermon on Matt 22 1 14 with theme Den herlige Indbydelse. Choir rehearsal Monday. Hostesses listed. Members plan further gatherings next week with Mrs Tiernagel and Mrs George Cole. Salem church mission offering totaled 914.75, aiming to reach 1000. donors reviewed and most contributed. treasurer Jeffrey Mikkelsen to collect remaining gifts this week. The congregation subscribed 950 for the Old Peoples Home at Story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Ladies Aid Society
K. J. Hill
Bethany Ladies Aid Society
Magnus Olson
Salem Church
Jeffrey Michaelson
Old Peoples Home
Story City
Bergen Lutheran Church announces confirmation class and services
Pastor M O Sumstad invites parishioners to a Confirmation Class next Saturday at 10 o clock at the school house. Bible classes and Sunday services follow with 10 o clock sessions and an 11 o clock sermon titled De Indbudne Vilde Ikke Komme.
New Bergen Lutheran Church to be dedicated October 27
The Bergen Lutheran Church near completion plans a multi day dedication starting October 27 with a Children's Service led by Rev. J N Anderson and a Norwegian Farewell Service by Rev. G Smedal. Major addresses by Rev. Smedal and Dr J A Aasgaard follow at 2:30 pm.
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Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
J. N. Anderson
Minneapolis
G. Smedal
J. A. Aasgaard
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Women’s Missionary Federation
Theo. Nickel
Luther College
Decorah
Carolyn Jacobson Moe
Johan Olson
Rod Attends National Mutual Insurance Convention
M. O. Rod traveled to Indianapolis Indiana for the National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies convention returning home last evening. He serves this year as president of the Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Companies and is secretary of Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of Story and Adjoining Counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Rod
Indianapolis
Ind
National Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Rod
Iowa Association of Mutual Insurance Companies
Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association of
Story
When you know of any news, send it to the Record
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Sermon and Ladies Aid Meetings Ahead of Dedication Festival
Next Sunday at 3 o clock in East church the sermon titled The Losing That is Winning will be given. The Ladies Aid groups meet at I M Cole home Northeast Arthur Tweet Magnus Olson Mrs Nelson and Priscilla homes. Willing Workers meet Saturday 2 30 at I M Cole home Esther and Dorothy Cole hostesses Lydia Shaland leads program. Choir rehearsal Monday 7 30 with time change. Much work remains for the Dedication Festival preparations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Church
Ladies Aid
I. M. Cole
Northeast Ladies Aid
Arthur Tweet
Bethany Ladies Aid
Magnus Olson
Southeast Ladies Aid
Esther
Dorothy Cole
Lydia Shaland
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Tungesvik
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B. Topp
M. Kufus
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W. Herman
A. Topp
Sime
S. Charlson
Herman
Osheim
Chance of Zearing
Radcliffe-Sherman Ab
H Po
Austed
M. Rufus
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C. W. Herman
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