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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1911
Page
4
An advertisement extols Elastica Floor Finish as tougher than common varnishes, resistant to scratches and water, preserving lustre and outlasting rivals. It promises savings in time and cost while urging readers to inquire at the store for facts.
Society notes list term dancing party for Squire's Club Friday evening in Adams Hall. Unity Club plans a May Day program next Wednesday with Miss Gleason at Mrs. Jeffreys home on Clark avenue. Nonpareil Club to study England at next meeting Wednesday afternoon at Mrs. H. A. Greeley's home. Congregational Missionary Society meets Thursday afternoon April 27 at Mrs. A. B. Noble's home on Boone Street.
A picnic for Miss Blanche Busby of Marion honored by Miss Helen Gage at Kappa house. Christian Church Ladies Aid to meet Thursday. Chi Chis vs Miss Flore arranged. Mrs. F W Hicks hosts fifty ladies for sewing in honor of Mrs. E G Kelly, guest this week from Emmetsburg. Rho Sigma Grammas plan a house party with dance Saturday at Tamigton's Hall. Book and Basket Club met at Mrs. Rice. committees announced by Mrs. Linebaugh. Socials colorful at Carroll Avenue homes with sewing, readings, songs, and a three course luncheon.
Miss Elsie Lincoln of Des Moines will be soloist with Mrs Clyde Williams accompanist at a Saturday afternoon recital in Alum ni hall on May 6. The U S club extended invitations and listed members including Miss Roberts Placeway Mrs Fairfield Ar ville and many others. The notice also mentions Gamma Sigma Sigma Nu banquet and Kappa Delta Sorority party with details of guests and decor. The W C T U meets Thursday at Mrs Foster’s Park avenue for Moral Education study led by Mrs Clark.
An Ames advertisement touts new oxford shoes at 3 to 3.50 per pair, noting upcoming skirt fashion and recommending readers preview the cub and hobble lasts before selecting footwear.
Evening gathering at Dr L H Pammell home on Boone Street featured Lois Pam mell Genevieve Graves Harriett Wilkinson and Florence Watkins with four teachers from Ames High School Misses Wakefield Stoddard Bray and Knudson. Nellie Griffith won the candy hearts drawing and Miss Knudson won the picture prize. Refreshments were served to thirty attendees.
Announcement from Des Moines agents offering fur and winter garment storage with fire moth and theft protection. Receive a receipt and our secure handling, with shipping to you anytime and optional service charges for convenience at The Fair venue.
Ames residents attend the K of C instacon and banquet in Boone. Fraternal groups including Homesteaders Redmen Yeomen W R C Rebekahs and Knights of Columbus announce upcoming meetings and events in local halls. Florence Jensen to be initiated at Rebekahs. Special prices on ladies trims noted.
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