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Newspaper
Roland Record
Location
Roland, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1930
Page
5
Roland Consolidated School reports total enrollment of 322 pupils this year, up from 318 last year, with shifts in grades due to a large prior eighth grade and a new departmental teaching approach in grades six through eight. Religion department enrolls 197 pupils.
C. A. Fagerland H. M. Bakka and B. H. Knudtson attended the state American Legion convention in Sioux City representing Roland Post 807 and the Story County Voiture of the 40 and 8.
Col C O Highland sold a 120 acre farm eight miles northwest of Story City at auction yesterday for the William Kokemiller estate. The property had few improvements and brought 101 dollars per acre in cash.
The Marshall Canning company completed the 1930 corn pack yesterday. Despite over 1200 acres in corn, yields were light due to a severe drought, reducing the overall harvest intake.
The Story County Farm Bureau extended an invitation from Collins to host the next year’s picnic. Voted at a Collins township meeting to extend the invitation. This year’s picnic was held in Roland last June.
Thieves entered the Nessa store in Garden City via a rear window and took 300 to 400 dollars in merchandise including an Atwater Kent radio. A truck was used to haul away the loot and the robbery was not discovered until noon Sunday.
Ruth Danielson and Everett Reynolds of Hubbard wed April 11 in Webster City at the Lutheran parsonage with Rev. Piper performing the ceremony. Mrs. Reynolds is daughter of Mrs. Ole Harris. The couple reside in Des Moines where Reynolds studies at Still College of Osteopathy.
From the Record dated September 5 1900 twelve couples from here drove to Nevada Wednesday evening and surprised Mr and Mrs F E Hansen. A J Evenson and Erick Sabo closed parochial school terms in town last Friday. Secretary Guard of Farmers Mutual Insurance issued an assessment to cover about 2000 dollars in losses since January. About thirty youths visited Mr and Mrs Osmund I Eggland Saturday evening for a few hours.
W A Worsley resigns as manager of Story County Independent Telephone’s local exchange. Jay Simser of Nevada is transferred here to assume charge on Thursday. Raymond property sold for 900, P O Ferkin buys southwest town lot. Miss Carrie Olson bound for China as missionary, surprise party hosted by Salem Luther League. Enrollment opens at 162 pupils with seven teachers under C F Stutzman. Prohibition candidate Rev L J Skromme resigns Eagle Grove church post to boost campaign. Chris Halverson buys E E Evans property for 1450. Knudt Peterson buys A Skromme residence and five lots for 1500 and plans remodeling. Mrs J H Eide buys C Halverson residence. Roland Canning Factory shareholders meet. 70 per share assessment to cover 8500 debt. sale to outside buyer pursued.
The Vikings defeated the Ames American Legion team 5 to 0 on Sunday. Lefty Charlson pitched six hits twelve strikeouts and no walks over seven innings. Cameron at shortstop starred for the visitors. The score and lineups followed.
A series of evangelistic meetings will be held at Elim Lutheran church in Randall from September 28 to 25. Speakers include Rev. G. O. Paulsrud and Rev. Olaf Helen of Boland Rev. B. K. Barstad of Radcliffe Rev. Peder Buland of Cambridge Rev. Hans Oppedahl of Stanhope Rev. C. J. Naglestad of Ellsworth and Rev. L. A. Pierson of Ames. Two meetings daily with Norwegian afternoon and English evening sessions. Pastors and laymen are invited to participate.
Roland Post 307 of the American Legion holds its annual meeting next Thursday evening September 18 at 8 o'clock in the school house to elect new officers. The Auxiliary also votes and a national hook up will broadcast the convention spark from Boston in October. The RCA Victor national program runs 12 to 1:30 pm with Etna Drug Co sponsoring a radio on hand.
Milford consolidated school adds Edna Colburn to teach second grade while Ardis Hereim takes first grade duties as enrollment for first and second grades exceeds expectations. Total school enrollment is 210 with 53 in high school. Parents to meet teachers at Friday’s P T A reception featuring performances by local students.
A correction clarifies Mrs. E R Sheldahl aged 98 is the oldest resident. She has 86 grandchildren 94 great grandchildren and one great great grandchild, correcting an earlier erroneous report of 94 grandchildren.
Dr. ER Rosheim president of Roland Golf Club earned Hole In One Club membership after a fourth hole tee shot entered the cup two weeks ago. Lawrence Olson and Arvid Levi witnessed the feat. He received a certificate badge and various prizes and recently won the local championship.
Evangelistic meetings opened in Salem church Tuesday evening and will run through Sunday evening. Evangelist E. L. Scotvold of Minneapolis is the speaker with daily English sessions and Norwegian addresses Thursday Friday and Sunday afternoons.
The notice announces availability of additional copies of the Record at the price of five cents per copy. It notes the item is offered for general sale to readers and provides no further details on dates or locations.
Herman Tweet narrowly escaped a deadly incident Friday when his clothing became caught in an ensilage cutter while feeding cornstalks. He shut the machine off immediately, likely saving his life, and suffered only torn clothing with no injuries.
A parish bulletin emphasizes silent reflection on entering worship, calling for regular Sunday School participation, Bible classes, and timely attendance. It advertises forthcoming confirmation, Norwegian services, and various Ladies Aid meetings, study hours, and a regional Sunday School Institute with a large mission conference scheduled for October.
Olaf Helen, pastor of Salem Lutheran Church, presides as Evangelist E. L. Seotvold of Minneapolis conducts a series of meetings at the Salem church this week.
The Farm Bureau women met at the First National Bank assembly room in Story county with Miss Helen Putnam of the Ames Extension Service demonstrating clothing lessons. The program reviews prior topics and introduces time-saving devices, buying fabric, tailored finishes, and creating well fitted garments.
Farmer R. O. Rasmussen, living six miles north and two west of Roland, underwent surgery Tuesday at Story City hospital to amputate his right hand after a finger sliver caused infection. A large piece remained, infection worsened, and gangrene developed, making the amputation essential to save his life.
This week evangelistic meetings run Tuesday to Sunday with English language services at 8 pm and Norwegian sermons Thursday and Friday afternoons at 2 pm and Sunday 2:30 pm. A church offering will support the evangelistic fund. Community events include Confirmation Class Saturday 10 am, Helping Hand Society 2 pm, Sunday School 10 am, Choir rehearsal 8 pm, Boy Scouts 7 pm, and a Teachers Institute on Sunday September 21 at Bergen church.
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