Ames City Council Minutes March 1 1912 Actions and Appointments
The Ames city council held its regular meeting March 1 1912 with various motions approved. Funds transfers to the Electric Light fund were authorized, a fourth ward fire station fund purchase approved, fire ladders referred to committees, election judges and clerks appointed for March 24, and ward registrars set. Sign placement by Mr Noshek allowed, sidewalks and crossings contract with Cole Bros approved, settlements with contractors reviewed, and the next year’s appropriation ordinance drafted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. FE. Meltzer
Earl Templeton
W. T. Stultz
John Merrowell
EF. M. Cuppe
George White
C. C Tallman
George Graham
A. HH
Back
M. C. Ufford
Fred Stocker
M. C.‘eghorn
John Riordon
Nels Madigan
R. Wygle
Third Ward
M. Hullibarger
C. Be, Taylor
J. BE. Judge
F. M. Eller
Sam Akin
Tallman
Nosheck
Cole Bros
City of
Ames
McKay Lectures At Logan Spars with Audience
Miss Cavherine MokKas presided as host while WIiSS McKkKAY addressed the Logan event Saturday. The county chair and others were present as the program moved through local topics and community concerns.
Wentworth to Address Ames Grange on Railroads’ Rural Impact
Mr and Mrs Wentworth of State Center will visit Ames next Tuesday to address the Grange meeting on March 12. The talk, titled The Influence of the Railroads on the Rural Community, features E M Wentworth a state board of agriculture member and Pennsylvania Railroad representative. he is father of Prof E N Wentworth at the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wentworth
State Center
Ames
Grange
E. M. Wentworth
E. N. Wentworth
College
State Board of Agriculture
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mrs Buckton Improving After Hospital Operation
Mrs C L Buckton is recovering from an appendicitis and gall bladder operation at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines performed about three weeks ago. Her daughter Miss Lara Buckton visited Tuesday to spend a few days with her mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Buckton
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Lara Buckton
Mrs. Bricker Dies After Illness in Nevada
Mrs. J. M. Bricker of Nevada died Monday afternoon after a lingering illness from Bright's disease. She was a respected local resident and widow of the late Mr. Bricker, connected with Mrs. FP. T. McLain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bricker
Nevada
Bright
Bricker
FP. T. McLain
Mires Maude Wakefield Spends Weekend in Alabama
Mires Maude Wakefield traveled to Alabama last Saturday and remained at her home there through Sunday, according to the readable portion of the local report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mires Maude Wakefield
Albert
Webster Wins MAIC OKA oratorical title at Ames
Hugh Webster of Ames College won the state oratorical championship over Frank Johnson of Morningside College with Clarendon Havighorst of Iowa Wesleyan and Grace Bowen also competing. Judges favored Webster in both thought and delivery, securing first place by three ballots. The event, opened by President Carl D. Whitney, drew a packed audience and featured performances by the Ames Gree Cluir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiugn Webster
Ames College
Frank Johnson
Morningside College
Iowa
Clarendon Havighorst
Iowa Wesleyan
Grace Bowen
Mr. Webster
Hugh Webster
Morningside
Webster
Johnson
Ayes
Carl D. Whitney
Town Wesleyan
State Oracrical Association
John P. Clyde
Ames Gree Cluir
Admen Meet at the Ames Hotel in Ames Iowa
The Admen's club gathered at the Ames Hotel last Friday at 12 45 p m to share a square meal. They then moved to the west lobby to discuss Beverar Waiters and entertaining the Upper Des Moines Editorial Association. A two member committee was formed to confer with a college committee on entertainment for the mid winter meeting in Ames March 28 and 29. An invitation committee was appointed to assure the association of ample entertainment. The treasurer reported ten members had signed up and paid, with others joining at the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Upper Des Moines Edditorial Association
Admen’s Club
Ames iHotel
The
College
Ames
Ames and Drake to clash in annual Triangular debate
The article previews Friday's Triangular debate among Ames Drake and Grinnell with topics on the International Peace problem. Ames and Grinnell factions field teams led by Raymond Reig Verne Wasser Morton Cooper and Edward Vaughn Fred Triggs and T John Hill respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake
Grinnell
March
Mackinray
Ames
Drake
Raymond B. Reig
Verne EK. Wasser
Morton Q. Cooper
Edward Vaughn
Fred KE. Triggs
T. John Hill
Odd Fellows Buy Building Affects Local Property Use
The Odd Fellows purchased the William Hulett Company property across multiple floors and rooms including the east room once occupied by Cagwin drug store. The Win Stiulett Company remains, not dissolved. The move creates a stable home and yields a paying asset for the fraternal lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ode Fellows
Wm. Hulett Company
Cagwin
Aoors
Tual Spa
Ind Boor
Semmens
Midwell
Farmers Clubs Meet in Des Moines for State Session
Delegates from Iowa farmers clubs gathered at the Savery in Des Moines for a two day session open to all interested. Gov. candidate P G Holden of Ames spoke after registration, with addresses on books in country life and benefits of farmer organizations. The convention planned a constitution adoption and further talks to advance club work.
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Farmers Clubs
State
the Savery
Des Moines
P. G. Holden
Ames
W. Hunt
Logan
Holden
Iiv
Alice Tyler
Library Commission of
F. D. Steen
West Liberty
Honor students named at Ames college for 1912 list
Prof. Knapp announces the 1912 list of honor students at Ames College. High man is Mr A Wilkinson of Electrical Engineering with 719 Grand Avenue Ames. Miss K Bissell heads Home Economics with Ottumwa Iowa as residence.
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A. Wilkinson
Itienl
Mise
Bissell
Ames
Wikincon
Tie
Tives
Grand Avenue
Ruth Iet
Penor
Barr
Fr. Wrighy
Sonors
Amus
Knapp
Don Campbell
Ames College
H. A. Wilkinson
Chorus of Thirty Voices at Congregational Church
Beginning Sunday morning the Congregational church will feature a vested chorus of thirty voices replacing the previous quartet. Mrs Maxwell leads the group, with church ladies sewing the vestments. They will sing a special number during the morning service and again at the lantern lecture in the evening, accompanying slides and an offertory piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxwell
Veterinary Banquet Set for Des Moines Tomorrow Night
The Veterinary Medical Society prepares for its eighth annual alumni-senior banquet at the Chamberlain hotel Des Moines tomorrow. A special menu and an exceptional program are planned with Dr J De Cine of Fors Nebraska serving as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Veterinary Medical Society
Chamberlain Hotel
Des Moines
J. de Cine
Fors
Nebraska
Rez Moines
New Ames Savings Bank Cashier Arrives in Ames
Mr O Hasbrook the new cashier of the Ames Savings Bank arrived in Ames Wednesday evening and began meeting customers this morning. He comes from Fumeston Iowa and has brought his family to settle here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW Ames Savings Bank
O. Hasbrook
Ames Savings Bank
Ames
Mr. Hasbrook
Fumeston
Iowa
Girl and Aeroplane Coming at the Princess Vaudeville Bill
A new act titled the Aviator Girl arrives at the Princess venue as part of this week’s bill. The feature includes a live girl in an airplane singing act, plus Franidin and Rankin performing a singing and dancing routine. Film reels and a group of attendees from various towns are noted as part of the theatergoing crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess
Bill Meinding
Kranidin
rankUn
New Vocal Teacher Arrives in Ames at Glory Artx
Miss Linnie Marveck of Glory Artx begins vocal instruction after weeks of preparation. She has extensive musical education experience and finds many eager pupils in Ames seeking voice culture lessons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linnie Marveck
Glory Artx
Marveck
Ames
New Furnishings for the H. E. Building
Pictures curtains and a reorganized library give the Home Economics offices a home like air. Way hooks are planned and more furnishings and rugs are expected this week to finish interior decoration.
Jamesons Buy Car In Des Moines Deal
Mr and Mrs Walter Jameson bought an Overland touring car in Des Moines on Monday. They will drive the new vehicle home while roads are in fair condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Jameson
Jes Moines
Bongfit
Jameson
Des Moines
Travel Interurban Passenger Policy Clarified
A Des Moines to Grand Avenue interurban refused boarding after campus departure due to company policy. Investigations found no disturbance or improper conduct by the passenger. railroads nationwide follow courteous service standards and strict boarding rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Grand Avenue
Strand Avenue
Sheldon
SQUYERS TO MOVE
The Sauver family plans to relocate from Ames to Battle Creek Iowa next week after four years in Ames. A R Sauver completed his work at the college and the family hopes for the best in their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauver
Hatt’ Creek
Iowa
Ames
Sea
Battle Craek
Beanie
Miss Talbot Resigns from Ames Savings Bank
Miss Leola Talbot, employed at the Ames Savings Bank for a year, resigned on Tuesday and will depart next Tuesday for Los Angeles to take a position in a loan and trust company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leola Talbot
Ames Savings Bank
Ress Nation
Los Angeles
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