Bids Set For Ames High School Contract Award
The Ames high school bids ranged from 45255 to 56004 with the contract awarded to W J Zitterell of Webster City for 45255. Changes added 160 for panel doors and 610 for stonework, plus bids for electrical plumbing and heating were listed. time limit set for August 1, 1912, with operations to begin soon and completion planned well before the deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Zitterell
Webster City
James Gilliard
Chas. Weitz
J. E .Tusant
C. W. Ennis
Dumas Construction Co
Wakins and Ellers
Benson and Marxer
Citizens’ Electric Co
Des Moines
Ames Engineering Co
C. B. Nelson
McCullough Plumbing Co
McCartin Plumbing Co
Globe
M. J. Correrel
Zitterell
New Frat House Fire Scorches Pi of Kappa Sigma
A fire at the Kappa Sigma fraternity house on West street alarmed at 2 10 am Saturday. Turpentine paint and finishing supplies fueled the blaze, traced to a first floor room. Firefighters arrived about 50 o minutes after discovery, but students had already doused the fire. Most damage was to clothing and smoke-filled rooms. several students sustained minor injuries from glass and nails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kappa Sigma Fraternity
West Street
Princess Theater Seats to Be Installed for New House
Chas Sears traveled to Des Moines to buy 400 hardwood seats with leather upholstering for his upcoming theater. The building progresses quickly with floor joists in place and the east wall rising. occupancy expected by mid October. Premiums from the State Fair roll in near Ames with winners in Morgan horses Chester Whites Shropshire sheep and a Duroc Jersey. Aztecs seek national charter as Phi Delta club membership eyed. Prof Brindley returns from Richmond after conference on tax reform in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess Theater
Chas. Sears
Des Moines
Ames
A. D. Freed
S. B. Mills
Morgan
Barr and Roe
Chester
W. A. Taylor & Son
Herbert Harwood
The
Register and Leader
Phi Delta Fraternity
Harwood
State University
Rural Carriers Elect Ames Man To Lead Ames Delegation
The Iowa Rural Letter Carriers held a Des Moines convention with speakers General Lincoln and Prof. McDonald of Ames. W. H. James of Council Bluffs was elected president, W. S. Hoon became secretary, and delegates to the Milwaukee 1922 convention were named. Resolutions favored Christmas delivery suspension, mailbox uniformity, merit promotions, parcel post expansion, and Lloyd bill support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carri
Iowa
Des Moines
Lincoln
McDonald
Ames
Judge Prouty
Howard J. Clark
W. H. James
Council Bluffs
C. A. Reeves
J. P. Larson
Kanawha
W. S. Hoon
Milwaukee
H. E. Jones
Rockwell
G. W. Romer
Lyons
Congress
W. D. Brown
R. F. D. News
National Organizaation
Washington, D. C
Commercial Club
Man Prouty
R. Lincoln
T. H. McDonald
Story City to Host Norwegian American Reunion
Story City prepares for a major Norwegian American gathering titled the Str anger and Sondre Bergenhouse Amp ters reunion. The event runs today through Saturday with homes opened to visitors and an inviting program. Miss Ingeborg Tune from the college Music department will assist Friday and Saturday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story City
America
Stranger and Sondre Bergenhouse Ampters
Ingeborg Tune
Clinton Visitor Party Calls on Thomson and Kintzley Lines
Dr. J. R. Johnson and family from Clinton drove in Tuesday evening by auto for a few days visit with the families of Tom Thomson and Clyde Kintzley, bringing a cordial social contact between households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
Clinton
J. R. Johnson
Messrs
Tom Thomson
Clyde Kintzley
Grass Grow On The Path To Boone Inspires Iowa State Convocation
Iowa State College welcomed 638 new students this year with an expected freshman total near 650. Margaret Hall houses 88 girls with 20 at the Annex on Pike Avenue. President E W Stanton urged staying engaged, keeping the campus spirit alive, and suggested grass grow on the path to Boone as a nod to tradition.
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Boone
Margaret Hi
College Convocati
Iowa State College
Margaret Hall
Pike Avenue
C. Adela Rankins
Kaukesha
Wisconsin
Leatner
Department of Public Speaking
Chapel Hour
America
Clara Dutton-Thompson
Ingeborg Svenson-Tune
Thompson
H. Cessna
E. W. Stanton
S.C
Dr. Welch
Dr. Beardshear
Stanton
Gilmore
Stanty
Hawkeyes Get Delta Tau Delta Chapter at Iowa State
At a Chicago convention the Hawkeye club of Iowa State College earned a Delta Tau Delta chapter. The group will install in October in a new $15,000 house at Boone and Hyland. Alumni backed by Sherman Dickinson helped gain recognition for the Hawkeyes.
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Hawkeyes
Delta Tau Delta Fraternity
Chicago
Hawkeye Club
Iowa State College
Boone and
Hyland Avenue
Delta Tau Delta
Taus
Sherman Dickinson
Baren R. Sherman
Tau
Annis Prescott Claims Collision In Rural Rig Crash
Annis Prescott, a Milford township youth, says his rig collided with the Soper rig causing serious injuries to Mr. and Mrs. C. M. Soper of Nevada. The Sop ers, returning from a wedding in Ames, were bruised but improving and to be out soon. Prescott aided at the scene after his own buggy suffered heavy damage and he borrowed a neighbor’s horse to get home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annis Prescott
C. M. Soper
Nevada
Nevada Journal
Milford Township
Soper
Prescott
Jane
Ames
Ames Schools Opened Monday With New Staff
Ames schools opened Monday under new supervision and staff changes. Attendance was under 300, with anticipated growth. tuition shifts may boost enrollment. New courses include two day functions in music and drawing, and German or Latin credits stricter in senior year. An athletics program organized led by Charles Roach. A lightning strike damaged a chicken coop at Prof. Shane’s residence, but caused little loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Johnson
Messrs
Chas, Roach
Howard Champlin
Emily Johnson
Henderson
Prof. Hicks
Roach
Athletic Association
Hicks
Champlin
Carl Clapper
Harry Greenley
Klair Taylor
Carl Klapper
Charles Roach
Kalir Taylor
Adolph Shane
Shane
Health resort town visit by Frank Smith and child
Frank Smith and his child, presently staying at the W. S. Burton house on Burnett avenue, previously lived in California after leaving Ames. Mrs. Smith plans to return to Iowa and locate in Ames or Grinnell while Mr. Smith stays west to oversee walnut crops and aims to return soon. Gotch remains the champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saum
Santa Anna
Cal
W. S. Burton
Burnett Avenue
Ames
Houses Being Moved and Town Business Surge
Haverly Transfer moves three houses from school property with the north house now at 5th and North Western. Smith house to Griffith’s lot in the north end. Merchants report Saturday as the busiest in days due to returning college students and many farmers. Miss Clare Smith leaves for Sheldon then Lewiston. Miss Emily McCune to Ames, the two to share a home. Miss McCory and Miss Mendenhall also change posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haverly Transfer Company
Frank Brown
5Th and
North Western Avenue
Smith
Griffith
Ames
Clare Smith
Sheldon
Lewiston
Montana
Emily McCune
Salem
Ohio
Miss Smith
Miss McCory
Gladys Mendenhall
Marshalltown
Specks on Stone Cause a Tie Up at New Federal Hut
Inspector halts granite work on a government project due to small black spots in several blocks. Some affected stones already used. others remain on-site. Contractor Stiles seeks Washington approval to avoid removal, but current orders shut down most construction with only auxiliary crews active around the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. W. Stiles Construction Company
Supt
Bennish
Scofield
Banquet Plans for Religion Movement Thursday
Ames joins a world wide effort to promote religion among men with a Thursday evening banquet on September 21. A mass meeting outlines plans for a men and boys day on Sunday September 24 across churches. Y M C A committees set partial program. Prof JA W Storm to be toast master and speakers include E C Bishop Fred W Beckman F W Hicks. Prof H F Pepper to head banquet with 35 cent plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
JA. W. Storm
E. C. Bishop
Fred W. Beckman
F. W. Hicks
H. F. Pepper
Boys’ Domestic Science
Contege
Deserter Potter Arrested in Pocahontas Trial Planned
W A Potter, wanted for wife desertion in his home county, was tracked to Ames where Marshal Rickets and the sheriff captured him. They then brought him back to Pocahontas where he will face trial for his alleged crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Racanonus
W. A. Potter
Ames
Marshal Rickets
Pocahontas
Potter
New Fraternity Houses Near Completion At College
The Beta and Hawkeye houses are nearly finished and occupied while Kappa Sigma has moved in amid minor delay. A small fire at the Kappa Sigma rear caused light smoke and water damage. Vet buildings near completion may miss fall occupancy with spring term possible. the college gym remains the slowest project with substantial groundwork before above ground work begins.
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Beta
Hawkeye
Kappa Sigma House
Vet
Ames
Delta Tau Delta
Boone and Hyland
Kappa Sigma
West Street
Ames Man Elected Supreme Master of Lions Lodge
Floyd B. O'Brien, a 26 year old Ames local, is elected supreme master at the Independent Order of Lions grand lodge in Seattle. He heads a 350 member Seattle lodge and is noted for settling disputes out of court while running a large legal practice. His father is proud of his son’s achievement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd B. O'Brien
Ames
Order of Lions
British Columbia
Seattle
Mr. O'Brien
O'Brien
Gotch Rumor Fails to Show at Ames Station
A crowd at North Western station in Ames gathered Tuesday morning to see the world champion wrestler Gotch. The No. 3 car arrived without him or any indication he was on board, though Humboldt fans aboard claimed they knew the truth and explained the misunderstanding to the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humboldt
North Western
Ames
No Gotch
Gotch
Motorcycle Accident Near Kelley Injures Will Clark
Will Clark sustained bruises after his motorcycle struck a rut near Kelley Wednesday evening last week. He and his brother rode with Claude Fleetwood when the wheel jolted him off the machine. The cycle ran over his chest before it could be stopped. no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelley
Will Clark
Claude Fleetwood
Ames Men Witness Gotch Hackenschmidt Match
Ames observers attended the Gotch Hackenschmidt bout on Monday including Harvey Davis John Kintzley Joe Grove and Paul Eichting from Ames witnesses reported the event with interest and noted local ties to the match.
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Ames
Harvey Davis
John Kintzley
Joe Grove
Paul Eichting
Odd Fellows Off for Maxwell Convention
A large group of Ames Odd Fellows traveled to Maxwell today to attend a major convention. The gathering draws many lodge members for meetings and events related to the fraternal organization's activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Ames
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CTED
Ir. Chas. Roach
Central Building
Beardshear
Welch
Linco
Frank Smith
Inspector
Orderfield
ND Religion Movement
Floyd O'Brien
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