Homecoming at Pleasant Grove in Milford township
The Pleasant Grove Homecoming association meets September 20 at the Pleasant Grove church built in 1874. Officers listed include Mrs. George R. Sowers president and Casper Thompson secretary treasurer with five vice presidents. A full program features Sunday School, sermons, basket dinner, songs, addresses by Rev. Butterfield and Rev. Harned, reminiscences, and officer election, drawing hundreds of attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Milford Township
George R. Sowers
Casper Thompson
John Hill
Story City
Homer L. Boyse
Nevada
Crim Gunder
Cole
E. W. Sanders
Gilbert
Charlie Kooser
Ames
Robert M. Clark
C. HE. Lookingbill
DAVs Forget-Me-Not Drive Aids Disabled Veterans
The Forget-Me-Not sale on Saturday September 26 supports Disabled American Veterans. Local chairman Jeffrey Michaelson leads the drive in Roland with DAV offices in Cincinnati and Washington coordinating legislation rehabilitation and liaison work for disabled veterans nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Cincinnati
Ohio
Veterans Bureau
Washington, D. C
Council On Appeals
Veterans Bureau Claims and Rating Boards
Jeffrey Michaelson
Grand Jurors Report for Story County Sept Term Nevada
The Story County grand jury reported for the September term Monday at Nevada. Jurors include Henry Haversten of the area and Andy Thompson of McCallsburg, with no meetings since the March term.
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Story County Grand Jury
Story County District Court
Nevada
Henry Haversten
This
Andy Thompson
McCallsburg
Ro land Record Subscription Notice Reads Owed Status
The subscription label on the Ro land Record indicates whether readers owe any amount for their subscription. The label clarifies current obligations or confirms no balance due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Vikings Beat Saints 13-8 in Story City Baseball
The Roland Vikings defeated SS Peter and Paul 13 to 8 at Story City on Sunday. Key players and inning details are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Vikings
SS. Peter and Paul
Story City
Club Elects Officers at Annual L W C Meeting
The L. W. C. club held its annual business meeting on Thursday evening with Mrs. Howard Ferkin presiding. Officers elected were Mrs. Otis Tweet president, Mrs. Loyd Carter vice president, and Mrs. Overt I. Holland secretary treasurer. Mrs. I. J. Grindem of Story City was reinstated as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. C. Club
Howard Ferkin
Otis Tweet
Loyd Carter
Overt I. Holland
I. J. Grindem
Story City
Cars Damaged Saturday In Street Collision
Cars belonging to Oscar Jacobson and Christ Hall were damaged in a collision on the road east of town Saturday night as they swerved to miss a third vehicle parked on the highway. County officers questioned the drivers and held the two Story City men in the parked car on a liquor charge.
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Oscar Jacobson
Christ Hall
Dinner for Marshall Canning staff hosts J J Thompson
Mr and Mrs J J Thompson entertained Thursday evening with a four course dinner for the Marshall Canning company office force and friends The guests included Mr and Mrs Knut Me hus Miss Grizelda Morse Miss Elia Jacobson Maurice Michaelson and Mr and Mrs Fred Cordt Miss Lillian Peterson Floyd Harrington and Peter Cordt The color scheme featured green yellow and white and the meal was served at one large table.
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J. J. Thompson
Marshall Canning Company
Knut Mehus
Grizelda Morse
Elia Jacobson
Maurice Michaelson
Fred Cordt
Lillian Peterson
Floyd Harrington
Peter Cordt
Marshalltown
Ritland Amensen Wedding at Salem Church Parsonage
Nora Ritland and Elmer C Amensen were married Saturday at five in the Salem church parsonage with Rev Olaf Helen officiating. Attendants were Sophie Ford Randall and Milford Amensen. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s mother’s home and the couple left that evening for a weeklong trip to northern Iowa. They will reside on South Lynn street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Ritland
Elmer C. Aimensen
Salem Church
Olaf Helen
Sophie Ford
Randall
Milford Amensen
Iowa
Lars Halverson
H. J. Amensen
Amensen
South Lynn Street
Bergen church honors pastor with new survey gift
In former days the people of Bergen church presented Rev. G. Smedal with a new survey last Friday as a token of esteem for their pastor. Those who went north last week to look at land returned Friday. John and Ole Christian bought a quarter section of land in South Dakota from the agency of H. E. Myrah. The Salem Sunday school and Ed Duea's parochial school held a joint picnic Saturday with Rev. Sandren, Mr. Duea, and Mr. Johnson delivering suitable remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen Church
G. Smedal
John
Ole Christian
South Dakota
H. E. Myrah
Salem Sunday School
Ed Duea
Sandren
Duea
Johnson
Lightning Burns O O Hegland Barn and Farm Loss
A barn on the O O Hegland farm near town was struck by lightning during a storm and burned, destroying three horses hay oats implements and a calf belonging to John Jacobson. Ole Hegland sustained multiple broken ribs after a fall between a train and depot platform as the train began moving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. O. Hegland
John Jacobson
L. E. Easter
C. Tyssen
Leva Johnston
Ole Hegland
Bergen Ladies Aid Visits Old Peoples Home in Story City
The Bergen Ladies Aid visited the Old Peoples Home in Story City on September 10. Rev. M. O. Sumstad spoke on the Open Door, and the choir sang two songs. Donations totaled 20.29 with food and supplies left, including eggs coffee corn peas pork and beans peaches pineapples jam and more.
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Bergen
Old Peoples Home
Story City
M. O. Sumstad
Sunday School Resumes at Salem with Teachers Listed
The Salem Sunday School reopened its sessions after summer vacation. Officers include Superintendent Mrs. S. H. Frederickson, secretary treasurer Blanche Oming, and a full roster of teachers for each grade and class from pre school to senior Bible study.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem Sunday School
S. H. Frederickson
Blanche Oming
Veda Shold
Inga Lura
O. S. Boyd
J. C. Olson
J. T. Johnson
Olaf Helen
Edythe Hill
Andrew Alvestad
Clara Thompson
Cora Britson
Jeffrey Michaelson
L. E. Quam
Myrtle Christopherson
Hannah Olson
Jos. O. Johnson
Carrie Olson
Annie Larsen
Birthday Surprise II Honored Mrs O H Holland
Mrs O H Holland celebrated her birthday with a noon gathering of family and friends. Guests from McCallsburg included Henry Sevde and family and Mert Daniels family. Roland residents Henry Opstvedt and children. Radcliffe’s Ver Nice Holland. Story City’s Orvie Holland and children. A cake baked by Mrs Henry Sevde topped the meal.
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O. H. Holland
Henry Sevde
Mert Daniels
A. J. Christenson
McCallsburg
Henry Opstvedt
Roland
Vernice Holland
Radcliffe
Orvie Holland
Story City
Card of Thanks to Relatives and Friends
The family expresses gratitude for assistance and sympathy during the illness and death of their husband and father. Special thanks to Rev M Q Sumstad for visits and messages, to Johanna and Lenora Osheim for singing, and for the floral offerings from Mrs O N Egeland and family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. QO. Sumstad
Johanna
Lenora Osheim
O. N. Egeland
Roland Band shines at Leif Ericson picnic near Gilman
The Roland Band opened the afternoon with a varied program praised by the crowd. Ten members are former Luther College players and four served in world war overseas bands. The 35 member group has a 1885 origin with 130 members overall. Director Walter Williams leads for five years. Tenor Robert Boyd placed third in a state contest and sang with St Olaf choir. The quartet evolved from Roland Community Club and instruments total investment reached 3500 dollars.
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Gilman Dispatch
Leif Ericson
Roland Band
Luther College Band
Walter Williams
Robert Boyd
St. Olaf College
Roland Community Club
Silver Wedding Celebration Near McCallsburg
Mr and Mrs Ed Britson observed their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Friday gathering at their home near McCallsburg. Relatives from multiple towns attended including Rev H N Bakke and family and others from Roland Radcliffe Goodell Ames Zearing and Marshalltown. A lunch was served and Rev Bakke spoke presenting a silverware gift from relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Britson
McCallsburg
H. N. Bakke
H. J. Prescott
Sam Britson
Sam Bakka
Lola Mae
Roland
Ray Charlson
Martin Vallem
Grace
Goldie Weaver
Gerard Hatteberg
Mavis
Hazel
Gerber
Rhoda
Radcliffe
Ingvald
Old Couple Enters Home in Story City
Mr and Mrs O Mannes aged 86 and 82 entered the Old Peoples Home in Story City after living with their son S J Mannes in Thompson Iowa for two and a half years They previously resided in Roland for 45 years Rev Albert Mannes of Jackson Minnesota accompanied them to Story City.
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O. Mannes
S. J. Mannes
Thompson
Iowa
Old Peoples Home
Story City
Sunday church notices and program listings
The notice outlines church events including Sunday School and Bible classes at 10 and 11 for Norwegian services, confirmations, choir rehearsals, and Ladies Aid activities. It lists upcoming Luther League meetings, district convention plans, speakers, delegates, and a Sunday School Teachers Institute with dates and host churches.
Bergen Lutheran Church Sets Pacing for Sunday School Growth
M O Sumstad pastor urges full cooperation at Bergen Lutheran Church. Confirmation class meets next Saturday at 10 in the parish Sunday School. Bible classes enrollments are the largest in church history with six classes. Regular attendance, punctuality, prepared lessons, and enthusiastic support are emphasized to advance Bible study.
Central Iowa Horseshoe Tourney At Roland Club
A Roland Iowa horseshoe tournament is set for Saturday afternoon and evening September 19 at the Roland Horseshoe Club on Main Street. Prizes will go to the top five finishers after preliminary rounds and an evening final. The event is expected to attract top players from the central state area including many who competed at the Iowa State Fair. The court is well lighted for spectator viewing and the organizing committee M. A. Hill J. B. Egeland and Oren Larson ready the arrangements.
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Iowa
Roland Horseshoe Club
Roland
Des Moines
Main Street
M. A. Hill
J. 3. Egeland
Oren Larson
Lost finger in cow halter accident reported
Elmer K. Martens lost the end of the third finger on his left hand Monday when a cow lunged and struck his finger against a stanchion, cutting it off at the first joint during haltering.
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Elmer K. Martens
Paroled Forging Charge Sends Man Home After Plea
Edwin Ferkin pled guilty to forging a $1 check before Judge B O Tankersley at Marshalltown. He was sentenced to ten years at Anamosa but paroled to Arnie J Johnson and sent home Tuesday after the check was passed at a Marshalltown filling station.
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Edwin Ferkin
B. O. Tankersley
Marshalltown
Anamosa
Arnie J. Johnson
Bible class invites parishioners to join next Sunday
The church invites all to attend the largest Bible class yet with an instructive course. English service at 11 with the sermon As The Heart So The Life. Also an afternoon service at East church and multiple Ladies Aid meetings with hostesses named, plus Willing Workers and choir rehearsals scheduled.
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Northeast Ladies Aid
Andrew Vignes
Priscilla
Marion C. Peterson
Avis Erickson
Agnes Starson
Alaska
Ruth Peterson
Wilma Highland
Also Mentioned on This Page
Grand Jurors Report
Saints
CLUB
Ritland-Amensen
OUR Churches
Salem Lutheran Church
Olaf Helen, Paster
Jesus Og .Ogden
Bethany Ladies Aid
Carrie
Helping Hand Society
Gale Michaelson
Karene Eggland
Ladies Aids of Salem
Luther League
Story City Circuit Luthor League
Our Saviors
Norway
W. A. Carlson
Alta Hougen
Madagascar
Ole Bjerkestrand
Santalistan
India
O. Gornitzka
Lutheran Bible Institute of Minneapolis
Martha Shold
Pearl Pederson
Olive Hovick
Dorothy Boyd
Virgil Cole
Ruby Christian
Duca Britson
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Oppedal
Stanhope
Christ Egeland
Herman Knudtson
John Handeland
Ole Christopherson
Fjeldberg Lutheran Church
Huxley
Bergen Lutheran Church
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