Vikings Crush Buckeye 23 to 2 in Hardin-Story League
The Roland Vikings extended their win streak to six with a 23 to 2 thumping of Buckeye in Roland. Charlson fanned 17 and Hook Ramsey struck out 11 in a pitching duel as Roland also beat Marshalltown 3 to 1 on Sunday with Shalhan homering for Marshalltown.
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Roland Vikings
Buckeye
Roland
Marshalltown
Bucks
Vikings
Igsty Charlson
Hook Ramsey
Mississippi Valley League
Charlson
Ramsey
Shalhan
Roland Ab Teig
Osheim
B. Charlson
P Barnes
S. Hanson
Ss Anderson
Thompson
H. Hanson
Rf A. Twedt
Fill
Navaro
Cf Webb
Polack
Shetler
Rf Ramsey
Shimek
Kauffman
Ss Duly
Webb
Teig
S. Charlson
Anderson
Barnes
Hanson
Hill
Paul
Managers Expect Similar Lineups For Sunday game
Managers anticipate using nearly the same lineups as last Sunday with another close contest likely. Admission is free at the park on Sunday but a collection will be taken to cover expenses.
Opened One-Stop Service Station Near Story City
The One-Stop Service station opened Saturday a mile west of Story City on the Wilson highway. Owner is J. E. Thompson. manager is Sally R. Christianson.
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Story City
Wilson Highway
J. E. Thompson
Sally R. Christianson
Milford Olson Brings Portable Hammer Mill to Grind Farm Feed
Milford Olson, new to the area from Seneca Illinois, buys a portable hammer mill to mount on a truck. He travels between farms to grind oats and corn for farmers on their properties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milford Olson
Seneca, Ill
Cutomer
Dinner and Sale at Salem Church by Aid Societies
The Southeast and Northeast Ladies Aid of Salem church announce their annual sale and church dinner on Tuesday September 30. Serving begins at 11 a.m. Menu includes roast beef chicken mashed potatoes creamed peas salad brown bread buns jam jelly pickles pie and coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northeast Ladies Aid Societies
Salem Church
Fifteen Years of Service for Roland Town Clerk
Jeffrey Michaelson marks 15 years as town clerk of Roland with continuous service since September 1915. The article notes the town’s clerk lineage from 1892 through 1915 and highlights changes and improvements in town affairs during his tenure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffrey Michaelson
Roland
Q. M. Anenson
C. M. Grove
Mr. Michaelson
J. Michaelson
Joseph Evenson
T. C. Jacobson
E. R. Grove
HE. K. Thompson
J. A. Christian
QO. M. Grove
Michaelson
Farm sale and local notices from Story City area
Bartlett and Slaughter sold Chris Rugh an eighty acre farm north of Story City for 51 dollars per acre. T C Jacobson was appointed to fill a school board vacancy caused by FH E Myrah's resignation. Rasmus Gaard left for Minneapolis to enter the University of Minnesota medical department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlett & Slaughter
Chris Rugh
Story City
T. C. Jacobson
FH. E. Myrah
Rasmus Gaard
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Y P C A Bergen and Salem Luther League Picnic
The Y P C A of Bergen church invited Salem Luther League to a September 8 picnic in the timber west of town. Addresses were given by S J Nelson C T Knudtson N O Peterson A O Wydell M O Rod and pastors Skrom and Smedal. Anders Tjernagel died at Randall at age 87. Erick R Sheldahl fractured a leg unhitching horses at his son H C Sheldahl’s home. Jacob Erickson bought two six cylinder Andut Six automobiles. Tollef Thompson sold threshing gear to Joseph Duen O H Holland T H Wicks Louis Charlson Theo Wicks Ove Holland O F Olson Ben Borwick and J T Chelsing will henceforth handle their own shelling threshing shredding and wood sawing.
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Bergen
Luther League of Salem
Timber
S. J. Nelson
C. T. Knudtson
N. O. Peterson
A. O. Wydell
M. O. Rod
L. J. Skromme
G. Smedal
Anders Tjernagel
Theo Wicks
Ove Holland
0. F. Olson
Ben Borwick
J. T. Chelsing
Mission Conference Draws International Pastors to Local Churches
A Norwegian Lutheran mission conference will convene next week in Roland at Bergen and Salem churches. Renowned foreign mission leaders Dr. C. W. Landahl, Dr. Johannes Astrup, Rev. Wm Trygstad, and Rev. George Holm will attend, with English and Norwegian services, lectures, and meals provided by Ladies Aid groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergen
Salem
Astrup
Dr Landahl
Trygstad
George Holm
Landahl
M. O. Sumstad
Olaf Holen
Ladies Aid Societies
Gasoline price drops to 17 cents a gallon at Roland
The price war in the state lowered regular gasoline at a Roland station to 17 cents a gallon including tax, down from 19 2? cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Hougen Named Assistant County Attorney in McCallsburg
Atty. Jeffrey A. Hougen of McCallsburg, the Republican nominee for county attorney, is appointed assistant county attorney by order of Judge O. J. Henderson. He will assist County Attorney Earle S. Smith and participate in criminal court work.
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Atty
Jeffrey A. Hougen
McCallsburg
O. J. Henderson
Earle S. Smith
Calf Club Meeting Plans Fitting Demonstrations Tonight
The Viking Calf Club meets at Harold Myrland’s home to discuss calf show preparation for the Tri County Fair in Story City next month. Club agent Glenn Anderson will attend and demonstrate dairy calf fitting for shows.
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Viking
Harold Myrland
Story City
Glenn Anderson
Teig Named to Story County Dairy Judging Team
Kermit Teig of this place is selected as a member of the Story County dairy cattle judging team to compete with four H Club boys from across the state at the National Dairy Congress in Waterloo next week. Other team members are Loyal Lowman Laurence Skromme and Clarence Christiansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermit Teig
Story County
Waterloo
Loyal Lowman
Laurence Skromme
Clarence Christiansen
Clubs Merge At O. N. O. and Thimble Meeting
At Mrs. W. W. A. Cunningham home the O. N. O. and Thimble clubs consolidated into one O. N. O. club. New officers are Mrs. H. J. Nelson president, Mrs. M. O. Rod vice president, and Mrs. Severie Parker secretary-treasurer. A luncheon was served.
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Thimble
W.W. A. Cunningham
J. Nelson
M. O. Rod
Severie Parker
Mission superintendents from three fields visit Roland event
For the first time in the Norwegian Lutheran Church history, three foreign mission field superintendents arrive in the United States and will attend the Roland Mission Conference next week. Pictured are Rev. Wm. Trygstad of Madagascar, Dr. Johannes Astrup of South Africa, and Dr. C. W. Landahl of China. Dr. Astrup is the brother-in-law of Mrs. E. I. Rosheim of this place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland
Norwegian Lutheran Church of America
Board of Foreign Missions
Minneapolis
China
South Africa
Madagascar
C. W. Landahil
Johannes Astrup
Wm. Trygstad
George Holm
Bergen Church
Sion
C. W. Landahl
Astrup
E. I. Rosheim
Shower Honors Miss Irene Erickson Before October Wedding
Mrs. T. C. Jacobson hosted twenty ladies for a miscellaneous shower Friday for Miss Irene Erickson of Swedesburg. Her marriage to Walter C. Jacobson is planned for October 4. Argyll Amensen delivered gifts as guests enjoyed a two course luncheon.
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T. C. Jacobson
Irene Erickson
Swedesburg
Walter C. Jacobson
Argyll Amensen
Irwin Amensen
Lightning Strikes Farm Barn in Milford Township
A storm lashed the area with loud electrical disturbances as lightning struck a barn on W. W. Fay's Nevada farm located one mile west and seven miles south of Roland in Milford township. The blaze destroyed the barn crib cattle shed hay and about 2500 bushels of oats.
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W. W. Fay
Nevada
Roland
Milford Township
Judge Henderson Ill After Emergency Operation
The September term of Nevada district court was interrupted when Judge O. J. Henderson, 62, of Webster City, became suddenly ill and underwent emergency gastric surgery Tuesday night at a Nevada sanitarium. The operation removed a perforated gastric ulcer and his condition is listed as generally satisfactory despite the seriousness of the procedure.
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Nevada
O. J. Henderson
Webster City
Sanitarium
Mission conference agenda spans languages and fields
The schedule lists Rev J J Lee presiding at Callender meeting with Rev A M Mannes of Jackson introducing topics in English. Friday morning features Norwegian service and Bible Hour led by Rev Martin Norstad. Evening programs cover Madagascar South Africa and China with Rev Trygstad and doctors Astrup Landahl. Saturday continues in Norwegian with Norstad Bible Hour and discussion by Rev George Holm and Dr Astrup.
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J. J. Lee
Callender
A. M. Mannes
Jackson, Minn
Roland
Martin Norstad
Minneapolis
Helge Hoverstad
George Holm
China
Astrup
Parishioners Serve Lunches On Weekend
The Bergen Ladies Aid will serve at the parish house at noon and evening on Friday and Sunday, while the Salem ladies will serve at the church parlor at noon and evening on Saturday and Sunday.
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Bergen Ladies Aid
Salem
Solbrack Sells Southwest Residence to Scarville Couple
A. J. Solbrack sold his southwest town residence to Tom Larson of Scarville Iowa. Solbrack plans a household goods sale next month and will enter the Old Peoples Home at Story City. Mr and Mrs Larson, former residents, intend to move into the property next spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Solbrack
Tom Larson
Scarville
Iowa
Roland Parent-Teacher Association Opens School Year
The first regular meeting of the Roland Parent-Teacher Association welcomed teachers with a reception at the school house. Superintendent F. A. Gorton introduced the teachers, and new officers were elected: President Mrs. C. O. Highland, Vice President F. A. Gorton, Secretary Mrs. Henry Christopherson, and Treasurer M. J. Rod. Community singing completed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roland Parent-Teacher Association
M. O. Rod
F. A. Gorton
C. O. Highland
Sunday School Institute Draws Statewide Attendance at Bergen Church
A large number of Sunday School teachers and visitors from central parts of the state attended the Sunday School Institute at Bergen church. Sessions occurred in the afternoon and evening in addition to the regular Sunday morning service.
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Bergen
Annual Legion and Auxiliary Elect Officers at Schoolhouse
Roland Post 307 of the American Legion and its Auxiliary held their annual business meeting last Thursday at the school house. New Legion officers include Oren Larson as commander, Jake Mein as vice commander, A M Michaelson adjutant, Peter P Teig finance officer, Lars J Skromme chaplain, Andrew T Wierson historian, and H M Bakka sergeant at arms. Auxiliary officers named Mrs Andrew Alvestad president, Mrs B H Knudtson vice president, Mrs H M Bakka secretary, and Mrs Severie Parker treasurer. Installations planned in October. The meeting opened with a broadcast about the national Legion convention in Boston.
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Roland Post 307
American Legion
Oren Larson
Legion Post
C. C. Helvig
Jake Mein
A. M. Michaelson
Peter P. Teig
Lars J. Skromme
Andrew T. Wierson
H. M. Bakka
Sargeant-At Arms
Andrew Alvestad
Jacob Erickson
B. H. Knudtson
Severie Parker
National Convention of the American Legion
Boston
United States
Silver Wedding Surprise for E. B. Ericson Couple
Mr and Mrs E B Ericson celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a Sunday gathering at their home in Roland. Guests included relatives and friends such as H O Torkelson Ben Dyvig Eri Munson family and Thelma Dyvig of Story City. A present purse from guests was given by A M Michaelson and the couple thanked them.
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E. B. Ericson
Roland
A. M. Michaelson
Mr. Ericson
H. O. Torkelson
Ben Dyvig
Thelma Dyvig
Story City
C. E
Forget-Me-Not Day Drive for Disabled Veterans of Iowa
Next Saturday September 27 Forget-Me-Not Day is sponsored by the Disabled American Veterans of the World War with Jeffrey Michaelson as local chairman to raise funds by selling Forget-Me-Nots. State DAR bulletin urges strong support to provide trained advisers for disabled Iowa veterans when they seek compensation at the Veterans Bureau.
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Jeffrey Michaelson
Iowa
Veterans Bureau
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Radcliffe
Hougen
Judge Henderson III
Solbrack
Pp. T. A. Meeting
POST
Auxiliary
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