New Officers Installed By American Legion and Auxiliary
The American Legion and Auxiliary installed new officers at a schoolhouse party. C C Helvig became commander. Irene Erickson was installed as auxiliary president after Jeffrey Michaelson declined. Past commanders received badges as Armistice Day planning began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion and Auxiliary
Legion
C. A. Fagerland
Jeffrey Michaelson
Auxiliary
Irene Erickson
Nell E. Seymour
Severie Parker
J. A. Snyder
E. B. Christian
C. C. Helvig
B. H. Knudtson
Arthur J. Rod
Peter P. Teig
Oren Larson
A. M. Michaelson
Jos. O. Johnson
Hallowe’en
Three Cars In Mixup Near Hanson Place
Three motor vehicles collided Monday afternoon on the road in front of the H. O. Hanson residence four miles east of town. Mr Hanson exited his driveway while Jake Durstan approached from the west and Arthur Lura from the east in a Marshalltown bread truck. All three vehicles were damaged but all occupants escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. O. Hanson
Mr. Hanson
Jake Durstan
Arthur Lura
Marshalltown
Poultry Meeting Held Across County Venues
W N Vernon of Iowa State College extension and County Agent H P Hanson led a group of poultry raisers at the M O Anderson place. The session was part of a six meeting county series focusing on housing poultry laying house equipment and parasite control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.N. Vernon
Iowa State College Extension Service
H. P. Hanson
M. O. Anderson Place
Farms Fail to Sell at Auctions for Helland Estate
Farms belonging to Johan P. Helland estate did not sell at Monday and Tuesday auctions as no satisfactory bids were received. One parcel lies three miles east of Roland in Warren township, the other near Woden in Winnebago county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johan P. Helland
Roland
Warren Township
Winnebago County
Woden
Sentences for intoxication and liquor nuisance declared
Otis Sevde was moved to Nevada last week to serve a 30 day sentence for intoxication. Floyd Bryant was sent to Marshall town on Tuesday evening to complete a three month sentence for a liquor nuisance charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Sevde
Nevada
Floyd Bryant
Marshalltown
Dinner guests at last Sunday’s company gathering
A reader is urged to record the names of attendees from a recent dinner and forward them to the Record office for archival purposes. The note emphasizes proper documentation of who was present.
Christmas Greeting Card Assortment For Sale
The Rod Publishing company offers a large assortment of Christmas greeting cards for sale this year. Customers can choose boxes of one kind or sorted boxes with or without imprinted names. Prices will be very reasonable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rod Publishing Company
Pastor's Wife Surprised With Birthday Gift
Mrs A J Evenson wife of Rev Evenson of Sherman South Dakota formerly of this place received a surprise birthday gift from the ladies and societies of the pastor's congregations. She was presented with a sum of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Evenson
Rev. Evenson
Sherman, S. D
Obituary of Stone Mortvedt of Elmore Minnesota
Stone Mortvedt, lifelong farmer and residing in Elmore Minnesota, died Friday morning October 4 after a prolonged illness with paralysis at age 80 years 9 months 19 days. He was born December 15 1848 in Skaanevig Norway and immigrated to America at 22, later marrying Marie Tysdahl on March 23 1887 in Marshalltown. Survived by wife and four children plus eleven grandchildren, he was the last of six siblings. Funeral services were held Sunday October 6 at Shiloh Lutheran church with Rev. Okerlund of Frost officiating. interment followed in Elmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Mortvedt
Elmore
Minn
Skaanevig
Bergen
Norway
America
Hamilton County
Iowa
Marie Tysdahl
Marshalltown
Roland
Wincie Johnson
Alma Thompson
Radcliffe
Osmund Mortvedt
Blue Earth
Alice Leland
Bricelyn
Oscar
Bertha Braland
Amos Osmundson
Herman Ryan
H. I
Thompson
Walter McGee
Elias Hetland
Wier Egemo
Goodell
Herman Pederson
Ames
Otto Rasmusson
Williams
Charley Knutson
Local school opens with QO S Boyd as principal
The Roland Record notes public school opens this week with QO. S. Boyd as principal. It also lists land purchases near town at $60 per acre and $50 per acre, plus multiple local prizes at Story City and Ames fairs. Rain is reported needed as cisterns run dry. Extra copies offered at five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
QO. S. Boyd
Peder S. Kaltvedt
O. J. Wallem
Josiah
Ed Olson
Lovell & Paddock
Estherville
Iowa
Ole E. Johnson
M. A. Anderson
Roland Record
Surprise 85th Birthday for Civil War Veteran Jonas Duea
Twenty years ago a surprise marked the 85th birthday of Jonas Duea given by his Civil War comrades. Present were veterans from Story City and this place including George Larson Chris Torkelson Erick Pederson George Mason Ole Bergeson John Ritland A Sampson C Logan L J Larson and S O Hegland. Andrew Highland returned from several months in Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Duea
George Larson
Chris Torkelson
Erick Pederson
George Mason
Ole Bergeson
Story City
John Ritland
A. Sampson
C. Logan
L. J. Larson
S. O. Hegland
Andrew Highland
Norway
Confirmation Services At Bethany Lutheran McCallsburg
Sunday October 6 saw a class of 20 confirmed at Bethany Lutheran Church McCallsburg with Ruth Halverson of Slater performing solo How Lovely Are Thy Dwellings and a new choir directed by Prof Eittreim. The following were confirmed Vivian Hougen Mattie Britson Janis Christian Irene Thompson Donna Danielson Treva Skyping Charlotte Ritland Thelma Bergland Arlette Sampson Violet Bergland Arthur Rasmussen Jesse Holm Albert Sampson Virgil Brekke Robert Olson Loren Lura Gerald Vallem Orris Strum Malmin Olson Harold Severtson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethany Lutheran Church
McCallsburg
Ruth Halverson
Slater
Eittreim
Vivian Elizabeth Hougen
Mattie Cleone Britson
Janis Lillian Christian
Irene Marie Thompson
Donna Aileen Danielson
Treva Bernice Skyping
Charlotte Olivia Ritland
Thelma Marie Bergland
Arlette Myra Sampson
Violet Emma Bergland
Arthur Marion Rasmussen
Jesse Arnold Holm
Albert Silas Sampson
Virgil Lester Brekke
Robert Eugene Olson
Loren Elroy Lura
Gerald Alwin Vallem
Orris Seymour Strum
Malmin Eugene Olson
Harold Irvin Severtson
Zion Lutheran Church
Rev
H. N. Bakke
Robert Edward Lee
Archie Jeffress Helgeson
Obed Maynard Lee
Jesse Nemiah Torgerson
Paving Officially Opened Between Ames and Des Moines
The new Sheldon Road paving between Ames and Des Moines opened to traffic Friday morning with ceremonies at the Polk Story line and Des Moines. Attorney C. A. Smedal of Nevada, formerly of the area, was the principal speaker in Des Moines. The project honors Parley Sheldon of Ames. All Story county paving is now open, with the Nevada to Colo stretch opening this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Des Moines
Polk
DIED AT MARENGO KNUT MARTENS DIES AT 78
Knut Martens died at his home near Marengo Iowa on September 19 at age 78. He was a brother of Peder Martens and Miss Bertha Martens and is survived by a widow seven children and his brother and sister in this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knut Martens
Peder Martens
Bertha Martens
Marengo
Iowa
October Special at Con's Barber Shop Ad
Waterloo Laundry advertises October special pricing for cleaning and pressing suits at 60 cents, men's overcoats 1.25, and ladies dresses 1.00 and up, promoting services at Con's Barber Shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Con
Waterloo Laundry
Perseverance of Columbus Celebrated This Month
A birthday tribute lauds Columbus for perseverance through continual rebuffs and setbacks. The piece urges the community to adopt perseverance as a byword and to apply it to local growth and prosperity, urging readers to page three for guidance.
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Columbus
Help Neighbor With Plowing
Neighbors of H. M. Hanson gathered at his place Saturday to aid fall plowing with 22 plow bottoms for eight hours. Over 50 acres were plowed. Tractors were provided by P. J. Peterson E. I. Sampson Amos Jacobson K. J. Hill S. J. Nelson John E. Sampson Joseph O. Tweet and Oscar E. Tweet. Sanford Jacobson and Hanson used horses and gang plows. Hanson, facing family misfortunes, expressed deep gratitude for the donated service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Hanson
P. J. Peterson
E. I. Sampson
Amos Jacobson
K. J. Hill
S. J. Nelson
John E. Sampson
Joseph O. Tweet
Oscar E. Tweet
Sanford Jacobson
Mr. Hanson
Hanson
Meedless
Church notices and activities for Northeast area
The Northeast Ladies Aid and Bethany Ladies Aid meet today with Mrs. Tjernagel and Mrs. Cole. Prayer meeting is Thursdays at 7 30. Confirmation class meets Saturday at 10 at the school. Annual sale and dinner for Northeast and Southeast Ladies Aids Saturday at church parlors. Sunday School in two departments at 10, English service at 11 on John 4 46 53 The Nobleman of Capernaum. Luther League meets Sunday 7 30 with Pastor Pierson from Ames. Choir rehearsal Monday, Boy Scouts Tuesday, Busy Bees Wednesday. hostesses listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Ladies Aid Society
Ole Tjernagel
Bethany Ladies Aid Society
George Cole
Northeast
Southeast Ladies Aid Societies
Capernaum
Luther League
L. A. Pierson
Ames
Pierson
Pastor Pierson
Boy Scouts
Busy Bees Society
Ward Rierson
J. A. Simser
A. M. Michaelson
Clarence Thompson
Parting words at Bergen Lutheran Church old pulpit
Pastor M O Sumstad invites the Confirmation Class, Bible Classes, and Sunday School to the last meetings in the old church next Sunday. Sermon titled A Parting Word will close the era, celebrating the changeless Lord amid fond memories and past works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Church
Annual Meeting of Howard Township Farm Bureau Elects Officers
The Howard Township Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the school house. S. T. Sande was elected president with S. L. Bielefeldt as vice president and K. P. Teig as secretary-treasurer. New cooperators were named across districts, County Agent H. P. Hanson spoke and showed moving pictures. Musical numbers featured duets by local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Township Farm Bureau
S. T. Sande
S. L. Bielefeldt
K. P. Teig
Dist
George Larson
L. J. Rutland
C. L. Ose
Elmer Sande
M. O. Anderson
P. J. Peterson
John Nelson
Odne Howen
E. M. Henderson
H. P .Hanson
Constance Frederickson
Irene Shafiand
Maxine Thompson
Dorothy Boyd
Visit from McCallsburg and Zion church at Old Peoples Home
A gathering at the Old Peoples Home hosted by McCallsburg and Zion church members included prayer led by Mr. Hanson, a sermon by Rev. Bakke on Hebrews 13 8, a lunch, and a collection of $10.06 for the home funds. Donations listed include towels, eggs, sauces, creams, jams, oils, cookies, cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCallsburg and Zion Church
Old Peoples Home
Mr. Hanson
Rev. Bakke
Bakke
A. C. Molstre
Iverson Buys Brooks Grocery in Grinnell
T C Iverson former Roland businessman bought the Brooks grocery in Grinnell on Saturday and took possession immediately. He has operated stores in Belle Plaine and Long Beach Cal and recently returned from Long Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. T. Iverson
Roland
Brooks Grocery
Grinnell
Mr. Iverson
Belle Plaine
Long Beach
Cal
Dinner and Sale at Salem Church Parlor
Aid societies of Salem church will serve a dinner and conduct a sale at the church parlors on Saturday October 19. Serving will commence at 11 o clock and will consist of lutefisk and lefse roast chicken potatoes gravy pickles salad graham bread biscuits pie and coffee. The sale of articles will be held immediately after the dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast
Southeast Ladies Aid Societies
Salem Church
Word from the Lord at East Church Next Sunday
A church notice urges attendance at a Norwegian language service next Sunday at 8 o clock in East church with the sermon topic De Vilde Faa Se Tegn. It lists meetings of Ladies Aid Priscilla Willing Workers choir and a Monday morning congregational business session to decide on the old church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Aid
T. C. Jacobson
C. J. Jacobson
Amos Jacobson
Ole J
Also Mentioned on This Page
Have Poultry Meeting
Henry Birkeland
Adolph Eggland
Herman Hovick
Tilman Sande
Homer Duea
Mammoth Bronze Turkeys
Lars Hougland
J. A. Christian
Jersey Black Giants
C. A. Sheffield
Anconas
Jonas Christian
L. J. Skromme
White Jersey Giants
M. Erickson
E. M. Erickson
Harriette Lura
OUR Churches
Salem Lutheran Church
Olaf Helen
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
Farm Bureau
I. T. Sande
Howard Township
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