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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1909
Page
4
Iowa and Ames will renew their football rivalry next fall after reunifying athletic relations. Ames will also play baseball with Iowa this spring, while basketball is unlikely this spring due to heavy schedules on both sides.
Mrs. L. B. Spinney wife of Prof. Spinney head of the electrical engineering department suffered a nervous collapse. She was taken Saturday to Dr Hill's retreat in Des Moines. A graduate of Wellesley College she is an English instructor and mother of twins. Her illness is blamed on overwork.
Herbert Hardy was operated on Monday in Des Moines at the Methodist hospital. The article notes a scheduled follow up and the patient’s stable condition.
Ist hospital notes Mr Hardy underwent an appendectomy in good condition and is progressing well after the operation.
The 21st annual Iowa Veterinary association banquet in Fort Dodge featured a lecture by George Judison on pharmacy titled The Official and Non-official Solution. Dr. R B Dykstra of Iowa State College performed an operation at the clinic on Thursday.
A message sent to relatives reports the death of Miss Maggie Dwyer in Clarinda Iowa on January 19. She was 35 and had lived in this city for years, leaving a mother and several other relatives in Des Moines.
Miss Ruth Dyer a college senior in domestic science was named assistant to Prof J E Brindley in new work with the Des Moines Historical Society. She finished her work ahead of her class and assumes duties at once. Daughter of Judge Dyer of Nevada she has made a splendid record at college and many friends祝.
Mr. D. J. Bullock of this city is called to Marshalltown by the sudden death of his father who died at four o'clock in the afternoon from heart failure. Bullock formerly served as county clerk of Marshall county and is survived by his wife and one son.
Miss Ruby Tait announces an afternoon dance class for children featuring fancy dances and physical culture. Interested parties should respond before February 1. Cost is 6 dollars for 12 lessons. address Nevada and phone Mutual 408.
Dr. B. H. Hibbard of the economics department will deliver a lecture titled Co operation at the fifth annual meeting of the Farmer's Grain Dealers association of Iowa in Sioux City on February 3rd.
The Quaker Oats Company promotes Toasted Corn Flakes as a winning bargain. A family size package includes a piece of fine china, with regular size cereal priced at 25 cents.
Mrs. W. E. Tanner of Des Moines has been ill for a week with appendicitis and is reported to be improving at the present time.
A new chemistry textbook of about 500 pages by Prof. A. A. Bennett and Miss Lola C. Place from the chemistry department is adopted. Published by Nixon Jones Co. of St. Louis, the same firm that issued Prof. Stanton's Algebra. Priced at $2.50.
Four high class vaudeville artists led by Kerzero appear at the Scenic theater all week. The company performs singing dancing and monologue in an extravagantly expensive attraction. New French life motion picture film service featured. Prices remain the same.
The column lists births to Prof. and Mrs. W. R. Raymond on January 21 a daughter. Mr. and Mrs. J. D. Sims welcomed twin daughters on January 27 with only one surviving. Mr. and Mrs. John Kyle welcomed a son on January 21.
Community groups meet biweekly and monthly in Ames churches and homes. The list includes club gatherings like the Cemetery Association first Friday, Foreign Missionary Society second Tuesday, Laura Chapter OEK 38 first Thursday, and the Daughters of the American Revolution Sun Dial chapter monthly. Also noted are social events at homes, church entertainments, and a Gamma Chi church program with readings and music.
The Millionaire club held a Saturday night dance in Smiths hall where officers were chosen. Dr. C. G. Tilden was elected president, A. H. Munn vice president, Mrs. C. Hamilton secretary, and Mrs. R. Cairns treasurer.
Residents on Boone Street east of Squaw Creek gathered Saturday evening at Mr. W G Roberts home to celebrate his birthday. The group demonstrated strong neighborhood spirit through friendly acts and communal goodwill.
The Y Beta sorority hosted a hop in Adams hall last Friday with fraternity and school pennants decorating the hall. The Book and Basket club hosted an afternoon meeting at Congregational church featuring Rev Elinor Gordon of Des Moines on girlhood needs and problems, with ushers and tea served afterward.
The T. SR. club met Tuesday with the J. F. Warren family in Milford township. Neighbors from far and near arrived with baskets of good things to eat to share in what was described as one of those royal times for which the T. S. R's. are noted.
In Odd Fellows hall Ames, over 50 Scots gathered for a Burns Night marking Robert Burns birthplace anniversary. Prof. Bower presided with haggis, oatcakes, and meals while Miss Kelly, Mr. Reid, and dancers provided music and performances ending with Auld Lang Syne. Out-of-town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Tait and Miss Gibson of Nevada.
Violet Beverly formerly Mrs Id Reese secretly wed last June in Audubon Iowa to Ed Reese of Des Moines. Beverly a lifelong Ames resident daughter of Mrs S L Mabie graduated Ames High School attended Iowa State College noted for piano. Reese known as Monk varsity baseball pitcher under Yank Brown. The Times extends belated best wishes.
Miss Ruby Tait will start dancing lessons Thursday 28th at Odd Fellows hall from 8 to 10. Interested pupils should enroll that date.
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