Final day of Ames Chautauqua delights crowd
Over two days the Norwegian Choral Union of Story County opened with strong singing led by Prof. John Cable of Minneapolis. B B Haugan of Minnesota addressed in Norwegian. James Hoffman Batten spoke on Abraham Lincoln. Maud Ballington Booth drew wide attention as the Little Mother of the penitentiarines. Parland Newhall bell ringers and brass quartet closed the fifth annual Ames Chautauqua after a varied program and a large attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwegian Choral Union of
Story County
John Cable
Minneapolis
B. B. Haugan
Minnesota
Assembly
James Hoffman Batten
Abraham Lincoln
Maud Ballington Booth
Maud
All America
Ames
Parland-Newhall
Busy Street Sees New Homes Under Construction
Reporter describes the Lee and McCarthy addition where Judge Lee and KR H McCarthy are building two eight room houses with modern conveniences. Plans call for two more residences on the same street as land is graded and sidewalks laid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
Fined for Fighting Willie Kingkade Brought Before Mayor
Willie Kingkade was fined ten dollars and costs Saturday morning by Mayor Tilden for assault and battery. The incident involved a Watkins boy who claimed Kingkade struck him last Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Kingkade
Tilden
Watkins
Willie
Adventists Hold Camp Meeting in Nevada Grounds
About 1200 to 1500 Adventists camp on newly purchased Nevada grounds as the Iowa Adventists Society hosts a ten day encampment. The event sparks activity around the proposed sanitarium site while preparations to begin construction accelerate thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Adventists Society
Nevada
George Stanford Married in July at Carlock
Frank Graves reports from Carlock that George Stanford formerly of Ames, on a claim near Carlock, married Miss Hanson a teacher who also held a nearby claim. The wedding happened in early July and the couple now reside on Mire Stanford’s claim about eight miles from Carlock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Graves
Carlock
George Stanford
Ames
Miss Hanson
Mire Stanford
Chautauqua Praise After Ames Event and Freight Car Incident
A Story City team frightened by a freight car caused a runaway in Ames injuring the driver and scratching the horses. The Ames Chautauqua management and Story County towns are praised for their cooperation. The piece predicts a possible permanent Chautauqua organization and a bigger event next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. D. Williams
Williams
Ames
Story County
Nevada
Semmons Wins Another Prize for Times Advertisements
W. J. Semmons receives a $5 prize for best Ladies Home Journal ad in June. The Times June 15 issue features the winning ad. Semmons has won several prizes this year, as merchants in the Ladies Home Journal ads are judged by value and printing style, reinforcing the Times as artistic and effective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Semmons
Ladies Home Journal
The
Times
Mr. Semmons
Ames Now Has Pop Factory
Frank Danforth has expanded his wholesale ice cream business in Ames with a bottling works connected to the factory. The new plant, installed two weeks ago, now runs smoothly bottling pop ginger ale root beer and other soft drinks daily with demand rising rapidly. Danforth aims for extensive operations before winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Danforth
Mr. Danforth
Ames Chautauqua closes with strong 1968 assembly
The Ames Chautauqua ended its fifth run, more successful than previous years. The improved program drew large crowds and favorable reviews, with total receipts estimated between 1800 and 3000 dollars, to be finalized after the annual meeting. Rev. Walter I. Fowle, the association secretary, led the effort with tireless planning and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Chautauqua
Walter I. Fowle
Man Drinks Poison After Engagment Ends in Roland
Thomas Ryan a 20 year old from Chicago drank two ounces of ladium near Crawford Avenue and Iowa street in Nevada seeking death after Miss Mabel Britson of Roland ended their engagement and returned his ring. He survived after Dr Christ and the Nevada authorities treated him and he was sent to an insane commission in Nevada. Britson visited him later at Chautauqua Park saying she bore no blame and not in love with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Britson
Roland
Thomas Ryan
Chicago
Crawford Avenue
Iowa Street
Dr. Christ
Howard Banks
Nevada
Insane Commission
Ilinois
Miss Britson
Chautauqua Park
Bank building gets fresh interior and exterior decor
The Story County Bank building has been freshly painted on the exterior and interior walls. Interior papering and decorative work completes the update, giving the bank a renewed appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Story County Bank
Ruby Lynch Wins Scholarship at State Fair Cooking Contest
At the state fair cooking contest for young women, Ruby Lynch of Ames won first place and a 100 scholarship for the winter short course at Iowa State College. Sheila Hasbrouck of Humeston took second with a 50 scholarship and Pansy Edwards of Des Moines third with 25. Several contestants submitted lab work and explanations for each step. scores counted finished product, method, and reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rest Cottage
Last
Ames
Ruby Lynch
Tien Scree
Iowa State College
Sheila Hasbrouck
Humeston
Pansy Hdwards
Des Moines
Hasbrouck
Hattie Hasbrouck
Porter
Grafton
Nebr
Louise Wood
Iowa Falls
Will Play Big Game in Omaha
The athletic councils of the University of Nebraska and Iowa State College agreed to move the football clash to Omaha this fall after prior refusals to visit each other. The game is set for November 7 with referee Outland’s decision cited as the dispute’s root.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Nebraska
Iowa State College
Ames
Lincoln
Outland
Omaha
Fultz Seeks Marine Commission Appointment
Capt John A T Hull chairman of Washington committee on military affairs has secured Glen Fultz of this city a commission as second lieutenant in the marine service. He must pass the required examination in October and if successful will receive a snug salary with advancement prospects. Fultz has served with Company LN G since its organization and is versed in military tactics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. T. Hull
Washington, D. C
Glen Fultz
Ames Girls as Fair Milkmaids at State Fair
A feature at the state fair showcased the milkmaids dance at the amphitheatre on Monday to Wednesday evenings. Eight Iowa State College students performed under Miss Frances Hopkins of Nevada in Miss Tilden’s absence, including Elia Hopkins Lois Boaréman Ruth Dyer Velda Wilson Opal Culp Susie Knudson Helen Watts and Lucetta Cameron. The pastoral scene drew many compliments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Tilden
Frances Hopkins
Nevada
Elia Hopkins
Lois Boaréman
Ruth Dyer
Velda Wilson
Opal Culp
Susie Knudson
Helen Watts
Lucetta Cameron
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Ames, Iowa
Norwegian Choral Union
Maude Barlington Booth
Adventists
Story City
Frandson
Interurban
Ames Hotel
Dr. Kelso
North Duff Avenue
Martin Sorenson
Story
Semmons
POP Factory
Chautauqua Association
Cornhuskers
Cyclones
Fultz
Marines
Company
Crown National Guards
Hull
Committee of Military Affairs
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