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Newspaper
Ames Intelligencer
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1901
Page
5
Local items from Ames Iowa recount visits to relatives and friends by Mmes Vandermast Meires Wilson Buck Mun den and other residents. Trips include John Boughman to Yellowstone Park Mabel Giddings to Webster City and many reads of illness weddings and community events.
The Story County K P Picnic Association holds its third annual event on the college campus tomorrow. Attendees are urged to take the 9 20 motor to accommodate latecomers. Nevada band provides music. basket dinner at noon. prizes awarded for sports. Program lists morning musical selections and talks, plus afternoon races and games including 100 yard dash and tug of war.
Last Thursday evening a large crowd gathered at the Congregational church for Ames High School commencement exercises. Dr Beardshear delivered a practical address that urged students to follow plans for success. Supt Culbertson presented diplomas while Edith Cairns sang a solo and Rev McIntire gave the benediction.
A large crowd attended the Myron Blackman concert last Monday in Ames. Blackman showed promise as a future noted singer. Claude Miller and Miss Mabel Giddings gave pleasing solos. Mrs Beyer and Miss Stanton read titles. A male quartet including Hamilton Miller Bower and Hauser impressed the listeners. Mrs Hamilton accompanied and earned praise. The concert was free with a silver collection of $30.00.
The Iowa Swine Breeders Association met in Des Moines last week and will hold a fall business meeting to decide amending the constitution so the next gathering could be in Ames. Des Moines has long been the annual meeting site. T. J. Kegley of the city was chosen first vice president of the national association of expert judges of swine organized in Des Moines on Wednesday.
The school board met Monday evening and accepted the resignations of Miss Faith Douglass and E. D. Y. Culbertson. Mrs OC O Smith was elected principal at 65 dollars monthly. School start date set for September 2 with new teaching assignments across all grades.
The P. E. O. society held its annual picnic last Tuesday afternoon at Prof. and Mrs. Newans home. About one hundred members and guests enjoyed white and gold decor, conversations, a six o'clock elaborate supper, five tables forming a star, bouquets of marguerites, ice cream and cake.
At the bride’s parents Ontario residence on June 19 at noon the marriage of Miss Mary Barger and Mr. Henry H. Crossley occurred James R McIntire of Ames officiated The home was crowded with relatives and friends A wedding dinner followed The groom is a prosperous young farmer and the bride an attractive cultured young lady They will reside northwest of Ontario
A special personal train party departs Chicago July 9 at 11:50 p.m. and Omaha July 10 at 6:00 p.m. Stops include Denver Colorado Springs Glenwood Springs and Salt Lake with Rocky and Sierra Nevada scenery. Tickets on sale July 6 to 13 return August 31. limited enrollment under Tourist Dept Chicago & Northwestern Ry. gönderdi.
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