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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 14, 1910
Page
4
Reports detail multiple Ames groups hosting gatherings. Notices include 500 club next Monday, card parties, W R C and G A R dinners, bake sale April 16, Catholic society supper and dance, and a May 3 Singin Scale Graduation entertainment.
The Unity club met yesterday afternoon with Mrs. C. L. Waltmire hosting on Hodge avenue. Members responded to roll call with current events and a book review of Dan Mathews. Refreshments followed the close of the pleasant event.
Inter-sorority party at Smith's Hall featured Tri Psi emblem programs and Cramblitts orchestra with chaperons Prof W J Kennedy. Attendants included Mrs Shane Mrs MacMurray Miss Pickerell and others at the Des Moines festival. The Nonpareil club was hosted by Mrs J A Campbell. A star themed teachers' evening with Mrs Paxton and Mrs Mabel Clark on Douglass Avenue followed with a star entertainment and guessing games and refreshments.
A large reception hosted by Mrs. Bennett and Miss Lola Placeway at the White House welcomed many ladies in spring gowns. Winifred Tilden hosted a 500 party, and Galen Tilden helped with refreshments. Upcoming events include P. & O. Society meetings, lectures on milk and meat inspection, senior luncheon, Open Gym night, and an Agricultural Ball featuring Miss Sybil Lentner performing The Dawn of a Tomorrow to benefit the Newens Scholarship and Loan Fund for Women.
The event drew much interest for the jumping routine with Miss Lara Phillips as judge. Only girls meeting a grade standard could enter, and the effort shown with limited equipment reflects credit on the group and director Mise Tilden. A large audience complimented the department.
Dr Stange will address the women of Ames next Monday at three oclock in the library lecture room on milk and meat inspection. He plans a city council proposal and has addressed the Priscilla club. All residents are invited to attend.
Postal Inspector C E Caine has begun the erection of a barn on a lot recently purchased in old Chautauqua park where they will reside while building a home on that location.
Mr and Mrs Tom Thum invite guests to a penny supper on Wednesday April 20th at their home or designated venue. The notice emphasizes a friendly community gathering and welcomes neighbors to attend.
Duckworth offers cost cutting options on monuments and invites customers to visit before purchasing to compare prices and styles. Contact details and showroom location are provided for in person consultations.
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