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Newspaper

Ames Intelligencer

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1909

Page

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Ames High School Sweeps Debates in Two Matches

Ames High School defeated Marshalltown in both debates held at Marshalltown and Ames to five topics about adopting a commission form of government. Judges at Marshalltown and Ames favored Ames on the final ballot.

Ames High School Marshalltown Ames Marshallown Co. H. van Law C. S. Cory Iowa State Teachers’ College Cedar Falls W. O. Payne Nevada A. E. Stout Cornell College Mt. Vernon Winfield Scott Lee Stewart Roy Good Will Houser Russell Enberg Muriel Griggs Methodist Church Calvin Ringenberg Fern Chadsey Miss Pike G. Goldtwaite Boone News-Republican E. J. Pollock Valley Junction Charles J. Wonser Tama Herald F. BR. Conaway Allen Flint Clyde Griffith Verne Wasser Harry Gerhart Charles Hollingsworth Donald Elder Commission Iowa City Grinnell Indianola

Des Moines Congregational Association Forms New District

A Des Moines district of Congregational churches forms from Central Iowa churches. Rev. William J. Minchin aided the move. The two day convention meets in Ames on April 19 and 20 with Iowa ministers and guests expected from outside the state.

William J. Minchin Des Moines Congregational Iowa Grinnell Ames Jewell Junction Ogden and Stuart Knoxville Plymouth Church

Ames Firm Gets Contract for Church Illumination

The building committee of the First Baptist church has closed a contract with Ames Engineer Company for a complete lighting system for their church under construction. The lighting will be modern with a control scheme designed to provide high quality illumination at minimum current cost.

First Baptist Church Ames Engineer Company

Missionary tributes planned at state college chapel

Next week Ames students and professors will honor State College missionaries abroad. Biographical sketches and country descriptions will be read daily at 9:40 for fifteen minutes. On Friday Dr Zwemer from Drake University will close with a convocation at the Hall of Agriculture.

State College Zwemer Drake University Hall of Agriculture Ames

Woman Injured in Fall Before Methodist Church

Mrs Crissman fell on ice in front of the Methodist church Monday. She sustained serious injuries but last reports indicated an early recovery.

McKinley Birthday Carnations Sale

Olson offers carnations at five cents each for McKinley birthday observance. Sale on Saturday January 29th with wear one carnations.

McKinley Olson

Will the College Make Milk Tests

City council debates meat and milk inspection for Ames as college milk supply and dairy products enter local markets. Officials pause as university shipments complicate inspection feasibility and uniform standards.

College Ames

Ames College Opens With About 1800 Enrollees

The article notes about 1,800 students have enrolled at Iowa State College as term begins. Agricultural courses attract most new students, with engineering expected to rebound. Old students drive scholarship and retention while athletics and social events promise a busy year.

Iowa State College Ames

Switchboards Arrive. Sprint Toward Line Consolidation

Col H A Allen of the 51st regiment I N G and connected with the Iowa Telephone Co visited town yesterday. New switchboards arrived and an earlier consolidation of the two lines is hoped, with work to be sped and completion possible in May. Allen, once mistaken for a prohibition lecturer, is described as a plain business man and a progressive who has managed campaigns for the cause.

H. A. Allen 51St Regiment Iowa Telephone Company Col. Allen Gen. Lincoln

Quarantine Lifts for Nevada Officials and Others

Nevada's U S Alderman released from scarlet fever quarantine and Oscar Smith freed from smallpox quarantine. No new cases outside Alderman and Smith families. Only scarlet fever outside those families is Jessie May Allen, Arthur Allen's daughter.

U. S Alderman Oscar Smith Smith Arthur Allen Jessie May

Birth and Death in Ames as Mrs Newens Passes

Born Monday January 24 to Prof and Mrs Adrian M Newens a daughter. Mrs Adrian M Newens died Tuesday night at home south of the campus after a sudden illness and pneumonia. Funeral services will be held at the home with Dr O H Cessna and Rev John T Houser in charge. Burial will be at Des Moines tomorrow morning. The death leaves four young children motherless and many friends extend sympathy to Prof Newens.

Adrian M. Newens Ames Des Moines Prof. Newens South Dakota O. H. Cessna John T. Houser The Christian Church

Surprise for Ames pastor as parish honors Rev Renier

The Ames Catholic community staged a Friday evening surprise for Rev. F. C. Renier at the I. C. O. F. hall. Family from Dubuque Marshalltown and Nevada attended. The event celebrated his seven years in Ames and his work creating the Ladies Altar society and the Newman society. A parsonage and church costing 13 500 were built, and Catholic student numbers around 75.

Ames Dubuque Marshalltown St. Cecelia’s Church F. C. Renier I. C. O. F. Hall J. A. Judge Our Church A. W. Roney Our Newman Society P. H. Skahill E. C. Jordan Boone K. C.’s of Roy F. O’connell T. J. Mahoney Mabel Kingkade Morland J. C. O'Leary John Hopkins Nevada Renier Tillie Renier Fred Renier M. EB. Judge John W. Fitzgerald Cole Blanche Hopkins Fitzgerald Roy F. O'Donnell College Town Ladies’ Altar Society

Library dinner unites Ames Milford Grant townships

The T S R club hosted a large library basement dinner in Ames with 78 at one table and 33 at another. Speakers praised education, library support, and town country unity as the T S R’s initiative blends rural residents with Ames residents to broaden access to books and tax discussions.

T. S. R. Club Milford Grant Townships Walter I. Fowle L. B. Hill Ida Nebraska Hill TSR Country Club Hibbard Ames George Dean Stanton Dr. Hibbard George Judison Robbie Burns Dora Rice Bernice Library Board Library Board of Nevada Ames Library

Ames Raptors Edge Drake In Home Court Win

The Ames five defeated Drake 41 to 17. Joe Brown starred with clean field goals and Captain Herbert led with steady play. Teddy Te Vel trup wowed the crowd with aerial shots and two baskets as Ames dominated from start to finish.

Drake Ames Ames Rds Hackett Aggie Joe Brown Herbert Walker Teddy Te Veltrup Ic. Hoffman R. Bis Sagas ‘de Butts L. F Eees J. Hofman Cisceessses Aloe Gilbert GO. Cs. Acest Bee Taviet B. Boas Wier Neiman R. G Os Myracle Tina Ces TeVeltrap B. Go Cca Chien Mosher Chappell, Ee Wetal Shbikven Wilson

Parish honors Father Renier with substantial gift

Across the country and abroad attendees congratulated Father Renier. A substantial money gift was presented as a token of esteem and attendees urged that such gatherings become a permanent feature in parish life.

United States Father Renier

Burglary at Loughran Machine Co Office

Burglars broke into the Loughran Machine Co office Friday through a back window. They rummaged the safe and desks but found no money or books stolen. the money drawer was emptied prior, and no valuables were taken beyond minor losses.

Loughran Machine Co

Rename the Streets Considered by Ames City Council

Ames city leaders discuss renaming east west streets while avenues stay. Streets like Onondaga would remain, Story would become First Street and Iowa Second Street, but residents say maps and signs are needed for navigation.

Ames Onondaga Street Story Street Iowa Street

The Intelligencer Office Ad for Pest Stationery and Invitations

An Intelligencer notice promotes the office offering pest stationery cards invitations programs. It highlights customized printed goods and event materials for clients seeking timely, quality stationery services.

The Intelligencer Office

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Congregational Association Ames Firm New Baptist Church Ames Missionaries Mrs. A.M. Newens Good Woman Charles Tallman Jerry Morrsey Father Renter Marshall Drake Taken IK Green Squad Jack Watson Cinder Path Loughran
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