Vice President Fairbanks Visits Ames forenoon tour
The U S vice president spoke twice in Ames on Saturday after arriving at 9 30 AM at the Chicago and North Western station. He rode with Mayor Sheldon and city officials to the college campus where he addressed about 3 000 people including students and townsfolk praising education and agriculture.
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Thirty graduate group to graduate Ames high seniors
Graduation events dates set at Ames High School with the May 17 play Mister Bob directed by Jack Daniel and a May 29 commencement address by Edward A Nye of the Daily News Des Moines. Thirty seniors are listed by name including Flora Akin Cecil Alexander May Anderson Pearl Banks Charles Beardshear Roy Brown Florence Caldwell Lyle Clapper Opal Culp Florence Dunham Mabel Duntz Vita Freed Oscar Freed Elmer Greenlee Guy Griffith Max Hardin Ruth King John Gardner Gertrude Gardner Carrie Berger Ernest Hiestand Winter Paxton Howard Person May Osborne Robert Ricketts Floyd Scott Harvey Taylor Stella St John Lou Willey Emily Watkins.
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May Anderson
Pearl Banks
Charles Beardshear
Roy E. Brown
Florence Caldwell
Lyle Clapper
Opal Culp
Florence Dunham
Mabel Duntz
Vita Freed
Oscar Freed
Elmer Greenlee
Guy Griffith
Max Hardin
Ruth King
John Gardner
Gertrude Gardner
Carrie Berger
Ernest Hiestand
Winter Paxton
Howard Person
May Osborne
Robert Ricketts
Floyd Scott
Harvey Taylor
Stella St. John
Lou Willey
Emily Watkins
Arbor Day on the South Side Observed with Elm Planting
The south side school marked Arbor Day with eight trees added to the grounds. Mabel Law read Planting a Tree as a sixth grade ceremony named the new elm Princess Alice and pledged future care.
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Alumni Hall Nears Completion At College
Work on the college Alumni hall, delayed for three years, is being pushed toward completion with a planned dedication during graduation exercises on June fifth. Carpenters face a shortage as Ames and the state demand high, but interior woodwork and oak finishing are advancing, promising a durable, stately interior.
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I. C. Victors Over Missouri Tigers In 6-0 Baseball Game
The I. C. team defeated Missouri Tigers 6 to 0 at four o clock, Harris and Belter pairing for Ames while Capp, Swanson and Lewis starred for Missouri. Ames fans note Missouri beat Kansas and S U S prior to this match, with Iowa next on State field. also recaps Ames high school meet results led by Lew McElyea and Albert Fowler.
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Big Banquet Honors Seniors in Agricultural Courses
The annual seniors banquet for agricultural veterinary and science students was held Saturday night at Margaret hall with 140 in attendance. Prof. A. M. Newens acted as toastmaster. toasts by Prof. Curtiss Dr. W. A. Stuhr and B. W. Crossley mixed humor with sober reflection. The event underscores the growing importance of spring term college banquets.
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Nevada Plays to Benefit Westminster Piano Fund
Nevada residents stage a home talent show Friday evening to support the Westminster piano fund. The cast features several capable performers and many Ames residents plan to attend if weather allows.
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Alumni Elect Leaders for Coming Year
Local alumni elected J. A. McLean class of 1905 as president and Ethel Cessna class of 1904 as secretary for the coming year. Morning program included songs recitations and quotations by grades one through five.
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Ames High Boys Defeat Marshalltown In Exhibition
Ames High traveled to Marshalltown and upset the local team six runs to two in a two team exhibition. Yeoman pitched a strong game for Ames striking out many and allowing only two hits. Miller caught behind the plate while Kirk and Booth formed the Marshalltown battery.
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West Des Moines Tops Ames In Saturday Tennis Meet
West Des Moines high school's tennis team defeated Ames high school Saturday forenoon. McKay of Ames beat Vorse of West High in the fastest singles set. Ames lost the other three. In doubles, McKay with Cave of Ames won against Towne and Cockerley of Des Moines, while McBroom and Dale of Des Moines defeated Bange and Clapper of Ames.
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ScALPS NEBRASKA INDIANS Baseball Game Report
The ScAlps Nebraska Indians game ended with Ames 3 and the Indians 2. Ames took a late lead in the fourth and sixth innings, Harris stealing the deciding run. Battery: Harris Weiland Fox for Ames and White Crow Seguin for the Indians. Umpires Powers and Pigeon. Attendance about 400.
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Freshmen Beat West High in Close Des Moines Meet
The West Des Moines high school and Ames freshmen staged a tight field meet, decided by relay sprints. Ames finished with 70 points to Des Moines 57, Harris led Des Moines with 13 points, while Ames swept the 100 yard dash and Des Moines claimed pole vault.
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