Death of Roland mail carrier Toller Thompson noted
Funeral rites for Toller T. Thompson dated from Roland, Iowa, were held at Salem church with burial in Roland cemetery. Thompson, born February 14 1871, died October 14 1930 at Des Moines Lutheran hospital after 59 years of service as a rural mail carrier. The community and many carriers attended, with a wireless-like tribute from Story County rural carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tollef T. Thompson
Tollef Theodore Thompson
Roland
Torres Thompson
Lutheran
Des Moines
Des Moines Hospital
John
Edward
Osmund
Thompson
Salem Church
Olaf Helen
O. K. Helvig
L. E. Richardson
G. H. Kirby
Story City
W. D. Duvald
Ames
O. E. Harris
M. D. Warner
Maxwell
Main Street
Bert Waagon
Bernard Johnson
Bernard Lindquist
Fort Dodge
W. W. Pearce
Carl Ainsley
Webster City
O. G. Berve
Radcliffe
Lars Chelley
John Thorsbakken
A. Anderson
Carrie Hill
Lew Bergen
Lewis Hill
Nevada
Story County
Pres. O. K. Helvig
Toller Thompson
Brother Thompson
W. B. Durrell
A. E. Harris
Mrs Anna Anderson Born in Plen Norway in 1860
Mrs Anna Anderson born March 18 1860 in Plen Norway emigrated to America with her parents in 1870 settled in Livingston County Illinois married Ole B Anderson May 7 1888 and lived on a farm near Roland for 86 years moving to Roland in 1924 She died October 19 1980 at age 70 years 8 months and 1 day She leaves her husband a daughter Mrs Martin Minde of Roland two sons Nels Anderson of Clarion and Otis Anderson of Slater and four grandchildren Maxine Ardis Jiarion Minde of Roland and Orvis Anderson of Slater
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Anna Anderson
Plen
Norway
America
Nels
Carrie Ryan
Livingston County
Illinois
Ole B. Anderson
Roland
Iown
Martin Minde
Nels Anderson
Clarion
Otis Anderson
Slater
Maxine, Ardis
Jiarion Minde
Orvis Anderson
Two Brothers and Four Sisters Mourn Death in Roland Area
Mrs. Anderson died after a two year battle with paralysis agitans. Funeral held yesterday at the Anderson home and then at Bergen church with Rev. M. C. Sumstad officiating. Interment in Roland cemetery. Attendants included numerous relatives and friends from Ellendale Slater Madison Minneapolis Renwick Forest City Story City Ames Huxley Nevada and Mce-Callsburg among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Ryan
Ellendale
Minn
Erick Ryan
Slater
Geo. Christianson
Ed Rugh
Chas
Thompson
Lena Michaelson
Roland
Andeorson
Bergen Church
M. C. Sumstad
Anderson
Mr. Anderson
T. O. Anderson
Oscar
Arthur
Ivah
Roy Neuman
Madison
Wis
Nellie
Ellen Anderson
Minneapolis
John Egenes
Renwick
Ove Anderson
Forest City
Herman Ryan
Ellsworth
Arthur Gandrup
J. O. Anderson
Orville
Martha
Jeannette
Alma Anderson
John and
Stena Heggen
Irwin Anderson
Story City
Geo. D. Eaton
Lucella Omundson
Clarion
Chas. Ryan
Clarence Ryg
Gertie Richardson
Huxley
Amos Anderson
Oscar Anderson
Clarence Anderson
Richard Anderson
Nevada
T. T. Thompson
Tollef Thompson
Jacob Brekke
Chas. Christian
Wesley Springer
Fred Jorstad
Mike Hegland
Mce- Callsburg
Card of Thanks for Toller T. Thompson
The Thompson family expresses gratitude to all who aided them during the illness and death of Toller T. Thompson. Special thanks to Rev Olaf Helen for comfort, the Salem chorus for singing at the funeral, mail route patrons for their tribute, and others for floral offerings. Mrs Anna Thompson and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toller T. Thompson
Olaf Helen
Salem
Anna Thompson Arid
Farmers Savings Bank Moves to New Quarters
In a town, the Farmers Savings Bank began operations in its new quarters on Monday morning. The school start is delayed to October 29 due to an unfinished furnace. Carrie Victoria Lynn will perform a recital of Seven Oaks at the opera house next Tuesday to raise funds for library books. Joe Evenson returns from a northern trip and buys a lumber yard in Ihlen Minnesota. A. O. Hereim upgrades a farm residence five miles south at the old Edwinson place. Ole J Olson adds a six foot cement sidewalk on Cottonwood street. George Quamn and Hannah Starson wed at the bride's mother's home. The N S T Poultry Co names Knut Nockling Oscar Sheldahl and Oscar Thompson forming a new poultry firm for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farmers Savings Bank
Carrie Victoria Lynn
Seven Oaks
Opera House
Joe Evenson
Ihlen
Minn
A. O. Hereim
Edwinson
Ole J. Olson
Cottonwood Street
George Quamn
Hannah Starson
Bbride
N. S. T. Poultry Co
Knut Nockling
Oscar Sheldahl
Oscar Thompson
Ro land Community Club Troubles Weather Radio and Christmas Decor
A large October gathering of the Ro land Community Club discussed improving radio reception with a committee of J E Michaelson Joseph Hoversten and J E Britson to take steps. Another committee J Q Josendal Peter P Teig and S A Ericson will plan a street decoration system for the Christmas trading season and report next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
J. Q. Josendal
Peter P. Teig
S. A. Ericson
Hog Attack Wounds Mrs Amos O Jacobson at East Roland Farm
Mrs Amos O Jacobson was severely lacerated and narrowly escaped death when a large sow charged her in the yard of the Roland area farm home. She slipped, fell, and the hog pinned her until help arrived from her husband and Henry Knudtson who drove the animal off. A doctor treated multiple gashes and given anti tetanus serum. she is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos O
Jacobson
Roland
Iowa Dairy and Food Report Details 1929 Output
The Dairy and Food Division reports 1929 Iowa butter production at 214,561,518 pounds an 8 percent rise, total dairy value at 166,898,640 dollars, hen egg output around 165,000,000 dozen, poultry stock about 35,200,000 head, poultry income total near 80,000,000 dollars. It lists creameries ice cream and bottling facilities and is available from Secretary M G Thornburg Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy and Food Division
Iowa Department of Agriculture
Iowa
M. G. Thornburg
Des Moines
More Farm Clubs to Be Organized This Year
Glenn Anderson, county club leader, plans expanding 4-H club work in the community. He invites farm boys and girls aged 10 to 20 to the Howard township farm bureau meeting at the Roland school house this evening at 7 30 p m to learn the proposed program. He emphasizes projects in baby beeves, pigs, dairy calves, sheep, poultry and corn and urges a large turnout for Thursday October 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Anderson
Howard Township Farm Bureau
Roland School
Anderson
Roland
Officials Installed at Americal Legion Post and Auxiliary
About fifty people attended the installation party at the Roland school house Thursday evening. The program was led by outgoing commander C. C. Helvig and auxiliary president Mrs. Jacob Erickson, who introduced the new officers. New Legion officers are Oren Larson commander Jake Mein vice commander A M Michaelson adjutant Peter P Teig finance officer Lars J Skomme chaplain Andrew T Wierson historian and H M Bakka sergeant at arms. New auxiliary officers are Mrs Andrew Alvestad president Mrs B H Knudtson vice president Mrs H M Bakka secretary and Mrs Severie Parker treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Post
Roland High School
Evelyn Erickson
C. C. Helvig
Jacob Erickson
Oren Larson
Jake Mein
A. M. Michaelson
Peter P. Teig
Lars J. Skomme
Andrew T. Wierson
H. M. Bakka
Sargeant al Arms
Andrew Alvestad
B. H. Knudtson
Severie Parker
Community thanks for sympathy after loss
The Anderson family extends gratitude to neighbors and friends for support during illness and death of wife and mother. Special thanks to Rev. M. O. Sumstad for visits and comfort, Bergen Ladies Aid chorus for singing at the funeral, and for floral and mission offerings. -O. B. Anderson and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. O. Sumstad
Bergen
Myrland Prize Omission Noted at Tri County Fair
Harold Myrland won first prize at the Tri County Fair in Story City for a one year old Guernsey. The Record last week forgot to list his name among prize winners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City
Harold Myrland
Autumn Leaves and Blushing Greens Question
The exchange contrasts seasonal color changes as He notes summer blushing and She asks what causes leaves to redden in autumn. It presents a playful dialogue on nature and the yearly cycle.
Silence and study marked Bergen Lutheran notices
A church notice outlines silent prayer on entering the church and requests focus during worship. Announcements include Confirmation class, Sunday School, Bible classes, English and Norwegian services, Ladies Aid, Priscilla, teachers study hour, and choir rehearsal with dates and hosts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen Lutheran Church
M. O. Sumstad
Jesus the Mighty
Ladies Aid
P. J. Peterson
Milo Halverson
A. E. Humphrey
N. B. Nelson
Priscilla
Agnes Starson
Ruth Darby
Salem Lutheran Church announces fall activities
Salem Lutheran Church notes Sunday School and Bible Classes at 10 and 11 with Pastor Qlaf Holen preaching on John 9:1-11 for the 19th Sunday after Trinity. Luther League meets at 7:30 PM to involve youth and hear the pastor on dangers to the faith.
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Luther League
League
Resignation Offered by Salem Church Pastor
Rev Olaf Holen pastor of Salem Lutheran church announced his resignation during Sunday service. He aims to accept a call from Bethany Lutheran church in Minneapolis if the Salem congregation approves. A special meeting was held Monday to discuss the move with a final determination set for next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olaf Holen
Salem Lutheran Church
Helen
Bethany Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Lars J. Skromme
Roland
Tacoma
Wash
Salem
Newlywed Lewis Leii Hosts Dinner by Lein Family
Mr and Mrs Lewis Leii were honored guests at a Monday dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs O O Lein. Thirty guests dined at one large and four small tables with a two course menu. A tall green candle wedding cake formed the centerpiece and gifts were presented to the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Leii
O. O. Lein
Margaret Tweet
Harriette Mathison
Cleo
Luella
Herma Sampson
Helen Cole
Lena Cole
Mrs Milvern A Anderson Honored At Shower
Mrs M O Anderson and daughter Orphie hosted a miscellaneous shower for Mrs Milvern A Anderson of Chicago whose marriage occurred October 8. About 40 ladies attended and the bride received many gifts. Luncheon was served.
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M. O. Anderson
Orphie Anderson
Anderson
Milvern A. Anderson
Chicago
Farm Bureau Meeting In Howard Township Tonight
The Howard township farm bureau holds its annual business meeting at the Roland school house this evening. New township officers and co operators will be elected during the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Township Farm Bureau
Roland
Church Activities Lay Out Weekly Schedule
The text lists weekly church events including Soul special music prayer meeting Thursday 7 30 pm Boy Scouts at the school house Confirmation Class Saturday 10 Helping Hand society Saturday 2 at church parlors Hostess Phyllis Quam Choir rehearsal Monday 7 80 Pearl Pederson and Arlotte Hill entertain Bethany Ladies Aid meets next Thursday at Salem church parlors hosted by Mrs Joe Chelsing and Mrs Iver Gjerde.
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Helping Hand Society
Phyllis Quam
Pearl Pederson
Arlotte ‘Hill
Bethany Ladies Aid Society
Salem Church
Joe Chelsing
Iver Gjerde
Also Mentioned on This Page
C. B. Anderson
O. B. Anderson
Hog
Dairy and Food Report
Farm Bureau
Myrland
OUR Churches
Qlaf Holen
Resins
Holen
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