24 Aug 1911
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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1911
Page
1
Announcement that public schools begin September 4 with preliminary work conducted the preceding week. Details cover registration, grade classifications, new pupil enrollment, and requirements for rural pupils including certificates, township school offerings, tuition, and early attendance.
The city council approved the tax levy list and outlined sewer construction funding for ward districts. Plans include multiple sewer blocks on several streets, a Grand and Sixth Street project, and a two inch water main upgrade amid municipal repairs and library funding.
A freight car backed off the track and struck the Lou Van Machine Co building, punching a large hole in the wall. The damage is estimated in the hundreds of dollars and the car itself is only slightly damaged.
Mr and Mrs Glann Corlette have been guests at the home of Mr and Mrs WH B Corlette and will spend the week with De and Mr Ransom Bernard in Clarion before traveling to Chicago and New York. They then sail for South America on September 9.
The Third Ward school neighborhood elected three new teachers and a janitor on Saturday. New staff include Howned V. Chawplin as head of the teaching corps with a monthly salary of 5 dollars, Miss Gladys Fash, and Miss Edith, each assigned to posts with salaries noted.
A historic notice outlines proposed changes to Interurban 10 along the Ges Moline Pass and Walnut Street area. It describes new track alignments, bridge updates, and the need for a marching order of remarcherable work. The document names stations and officials, noting public inspection and timelines for comments.
Heavy rains across northeastern districts and surrounding counties boosted crops and food supplies. Corn in late stages improved, oats and potatoes recover, and fruit trees show recovery after previous drought. Thrashing resumes in several counties as plowing and planting continue with favorable weather aiding all regions.
Rev Walter Powle and family preached a farewell sermon as Rev Fowle and wife conclude seven years in Ames. The Fowles plan to move September 1 to Grand Island Nebraska where a larger Baptist field awaits. Grand Island hosts a Baptist college. the church there numbers about 409 members with 300 students.
Dr and Mrs H B Bentia and CL A Stange are traveling to Toronto for the American Veterinary Medical Association conference from Tuesday through Friday. Stange will present a paper on Problems of Veterinary Education. Mrs Bentia plans to return by week’s end while Mr and Mrs Renia journey via Niagara Falls and the lake route.
Professor John T. Bates arrived back yesterday from Callais Maine where he attended a scholarly meeting and completed a brief coastal research trip.
The Proctor family traveled a long route from a base near Tower visiting relatives in Ninos then on to Detroit Niagara Falls Buffalo Erie Cleveland Toledo Osle and Ames. They saw aviation meet but faced a minor breakage in a spring during repairs.
Miss Shirley Storm graduates from S&S last June in Marshall Minnesota and will teach domestic economy at Marshall High. She begins a first term with a fine salary as her starting point.
Mr. W. J. Gilmore of Nevada visited Ames on Saturday indicating a social or local engagement. The brief note records his presence without additional details.
A district sale of school property occurred Saturday with details showing sale figures and locations by the board. The notice named attendees, dates, and prices including a reported bid of 45 dollars for a hose, indicating a local property liquidation event.
Unclear OCR text mentions Californians aiming to enter Iowa State College area events and plans. References to dates, teams, and individuals are fragmented, with names and places not clearly legible. Overall, content suggests upcoming matchups or visits, but specifics are obscured.
Dr Roy E Brown a recent Ames College graduate receives an appointment in the government ferries at Ottumwa. He will succeed Dr T K Panteck who has been transferred from Ottumwa to Kansas City.
Misa Vera Divon and Miss Margaret Stanton travel to Boone to visit Miss Louise Rowe this week, sharing social ties in a regional update.
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