Ames High selects Proudfoot Bird and Rawson as architects
At a Saturday School Board meeting Proudfoot Bird and Rawson of Des Moines were chosen to design Ames High School and the Third ward building. Plans call for a four room ward structure with expansion, and inspections of New York and Michigan schools to inform the Ames project. The auditorium plan remains undecided as board members seek guidance on a dedicated assembly space or combined study room.
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Ames High
Proudfoot, Bird and Rawson
Des Moines
Third Ward
Proudfoot
New York
Niles
Michigan
Noble
Hicks
Ames’ New High
St. Louis
Proudfoot, Bird and
Rawson
West
Central
Agricultural and Engineers
Ames
State University
Iowa City
Polk County Court House
Ast
Logan High School
Tow
St. Louis Exposition
Ames High School
Ames High to Hold Commencement at Methodist Church
Ames High School presents 48 diplomas at tonight's commencement at the Methodist Church. The season yielded a perfect athletic run for the Ames boys, with victories over Nevada Story City Cambridge and Boone. Coach Jenner led a new thriving track program featuring Clapper and Jones, who set state marks and delivered standout performances. The Class Day exercises at the Armory showcased strong farces music and a class song by Calvin Ringenberg and Elizabeth Canaday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames High
Story City
Ames Boys
Nevada
Cambridge
Boone
Theent
Jenner
Ames High School
Clapper
Jones
Des Moines
Metcalf
Indianola
Ames
Armory
Winifred Perry
EGE Happenings Week Program Summary
Ege events outline a week of campus activities from June 4 to June 8 led by acting president E W Stanton. Highlights include graduation exercises, senior and junior class plays, a grand concert, alumni meals and meetings, commencement address by Dr Newell D Hillis, and a president's reception at The Maples with Epworth League events.
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E. W. Stanton
Newell D. Hillis
Epworth League to Convene at Ames Next Week
Epworth League convocation scheduled in Ames on June 8 and 9 with officers named including Floyd M. Williams Ames as President and Grace Youtz Panora as First Vice President. Program covers devotions, lectures by Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis, departmental sessions, ministerial talks, and a Friday picnic on the campus. Dr Hillis books promotion noted.
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Ames
Epworth League
Association
Floyd M. Williams
Grace Youtz
Panora
C. C. Smith
Lffie M. Ross
Des Moines
Thora Brookings
Woodward
Cora Randall
Maxwell
Clyde Noland
Ogden
Newell Dwight Hillis
Brooklyn
New York
M. H.bickham
J. EB. Marshall
Boone
F. W. Hicks
R. E. Shaw
Nevada
Gra Youtz
Charles Arthur
Harriette Doyle
Linden
Roy Westley
Etna Coop Smith
Ira H. Harter
Effie
M. Ross
Mercy
Cole
Jessie Catlow
Cora A. Randall
F. E. Igenfritz
M. H. Bickham
Frantrickland
Simpson College
J. Crowther
Chicago
Ames High Alumni Banquet Celebrates 1911 Class Colors
Alumni of Ames High gathered Monday evening at the Methodist Episcopal church basement for the annual banquet. 127 attendees included spouses and teachers, with elaborate decorations in the class colors pink and green. The program featured toasts by Tom McCall and others, notes on various graduating classes, and a call to reserve seats for Dr Hillis’s lecture opening the District League convention.
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Alumni Association
Ames High School
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas McCall
Ames High Hi
Fred Randall
Henry Wilson
Alan Flint
Laura Gibison
A. B
Oble
Board of Education
Apt. Hicks
P. L. Ellis
Earl Smith
Ben Read
M Dred Semmons
Ames
BE. A. Bullock
Norfolk
Neb
Dan Carlton
Early
Iowa
Lillian Lindsay- Birdsall
L. C. Tilden
M. A. Manning
Cena ‘Thayer
Myrtle Lanning
Frank Morris
R. A. McCarthy
Gretta Holmes
Jessie Kooser
C. H. Stange
Homer Beedle
Tom McCall
Nina Madson
Cecil Alexander
Carrie Hunter
George Miller
Verne Walker
Ames Claims Sixth At Missouri Valley Meet In Des Moines
Ames earns 5 points to finish sixth at the Missouri Valley track meet held at Drake Field Des Moines. Walker pair secures a point in the 120 yard hurdles while Scott adds one in the two mile. The Ames short relay team finishes second in a fast, record-breaking meet.
Dr G E Hunt Local Masonic Leader Dies in Ames
Dr. G E Hunt a longtime resident and leading Masonic figure in Ames died suddenly last Friday. Born Antwerp New York July 5 1849 he served as Master of the Blue Lodge and headed both the chapter and council at his death He was active in the Methodist church and survived by family members in New York and Iowa Funeral services were held at the church with Masonic honors and the body sent to Jefferson County New York for a second service.
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Hunt
Eimeme
Glens Pie
Arcadia Lodge
Dr. Hunt
Antwerp
New York
Emma Gates
Therea
N. Y
Perry
Iowa
Ames
Set A. Hunt
Watertown
Ellen M. Payne
J.C. Graham
Robt. W. Hunt
Dudley Chapman
Masonic
Eastern Star
George D. Crissman
Methodist Church
Crissman
Shalf
A. V. Storm
Liverly
Speers
Cessna
Lincoln
Troger
Good
Stearnsa
Hoffman
Calvin Rinngenburg
Chopin
Adams
Mr. Hanson
Nevada
L. C. Tilden
Frank Fowler
Ben Stull
Griffith
L. M. Bosworth
Jefferson County
U. S. Griffith
Rosel Paine
Bla Lodge
Charles E. Hunt
Arcadia Lodge No. 249
A. Aplin
J. B. Kooser
F. R. Conaway
Reverend Houser Withdraws Resignation Restored by Congregation
The Christian Church members met Sunday afternoon to discuss Rev John T Houser's planned resignation. A near unanimous resolution urged him to stay, and a delegation delivered the call at his home. Houser expressed willingness to recall the resignation if the church desired, and the debt was reported wiped out with plans to continued work for the next year.
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Christian Church
John T. Houser
Houser
Decoration Day Healy Oration Draws Praise and Parade Form
Memorial Day ceremonies praise General committee efforts. Hon. M F Healy of Fort Dodge delivers a masterful, patriotic oration regarded as a classic in historical philosophy. Lincoln Gettysburg recited by Mildred Semmons. parade, band, and veterans participate amid mixed attendance due to weather.
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M. F. Healy
Fort Dodge
Semmons
Lincoln
Knapp
Co. C. 55Th I. N. G
Methodist Church
Healy
Tennyson
McKinley
United States
Mildred Semmons
Mesdames Maxwell
Coffin
Messrs
Ferroe and Clark
Calvin’ Ringgenberg
America
Methodists
Kelloy
Main Street
Duff
Ninth Street
Ninth
James Rush Lincoln
Herman Knapp
55Th I. N. G
W. A. Weston
Women’s Relief Corps
Lightning Strikes Lincoln Avenue Home After Saturday Storm
The home of Mr. Harry Rex at Lincoln Avenue and Ninth Street was struck by lightning during Saturday afternoon. No damage amount reported. details incomplete.
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Harry Rex
Lincoln Avenue
Ninth Street
New Post Office Construction Begins
Active work on the site for a new federal building has started. Henry E. Benish, superintendent for George W. Stiles Construction Co of Chicago, arrived Monday and opened headquarters. An office is being erected and will be ready today for work. Ground is to be turned with proper ceremonies and the new building will be started.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Building
Henry E. Benish
George W. Stiles Construction Company
Chicago
Clyde Smith Died in Mexico at Guanajuato Mining Chief
Clyde Smith son of Rev Dr W T Smith died at his Guanajuato home after a brief illness. He was about 36, a 1905 Iowa State College mining engineering graduate and superintendent of a nearby mine. His death was reported by a Los Angeles telegram from his brother Hugh and mourned by Ames family members.
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W. T. Smith
Clyde Smith
Iowa State College
Guanajuta
Mexico
Los Angeles
Hugh Smith
Clyde
Uuajuta
Mexico City
Ames
T. H. Knotts
Des Moines
Captain Little Wins First Prize In Military Contest
The annual Military contest at Town State College Parade grounds Monday evening awarded Captain Little the top honor for best conducted company. Captain Daly placed second and Captain Davidson third after ten minutes of drill per captain. Judges from the Iowa National Guard cited minor flaws in handling, with close order and salute to present arms used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little
Town State College Cadets
Captain Little
Daly
Davidson
Hubert A. Allen
Iowa National Guard
Herman Knapp
Lieut. Weston
Iowa National Guards
Ames auto enthusiasts head for Indianapolis races
A party of Ames auto enthusiasts left Friday for Indianapolis to attend the races on Tuesday. The travelers H M Mason B D Cramblitt W W Talbott and L H Doggett rode in Rameys car driven by Doggett, reached Chicago Saturday night, and planned to leave Sunday morning to reach Indianapolis that night. They expect to return home Wednesday arriving in Ames Saturday after traveling just over 1200 miles.
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Ames Auto
Indianapolis
Indiana
H. M. Mason
B. D. Cramblitt
W. W.talbott
L. H. Doggett
Rameys
Chicago
Intelligencer
Ames
On troubles in Nebraska onion beds suffer damage
Dr. L. H. Pammel reports destruction of several acre onion beds near Auburn Nebraska withered plants and loss of fragrance. He has not found an insect but considers soil and fertilizer or climate as possible causes. He urges further study and notes a public talk by Dr. Newell Dwight Hillis at the Methodist church Thursday evening June 5.
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Pammel
L. H. Pammel
Auburn
Neb
Black Hawk
Buchanan
Newell Dwight Hillis
Methodist Church
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Ames High School Model Building
Bird and
Epworth
Dr. Hillis
Methodist
Loughran & Bauers
Mary OF the Alumi
G. E. Hunt
Great Lodge
HEART
Ilure
Hans
Lodge
C. E. Hunt
B. Taylor
Merrill C. Jones
MR. Houser
Criv
Nebraska
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