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Newspaper

Ames Times

Location

Ames, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1912

Page

1

Home Economics Opens With Gala AmesEvent

Ames College marks the formal opening of the Home Economics department with a reception for eight hundred guests. Dr J H Harvey and officials attend while Miss Catherine J McKay leads the department. pink and white decor, Nesselrode pudding, and sweet peas highlight the elegant event.

J. V. J.warvey Sront Institute State Board of Education Miss Michaels Agricultural Assembly Catherine MekKus C. F P. Curtiss Stanton J. A. Trewin State Board of Agriculture J. H. Harvey Stour Institute Menomonie Wisconsin Finance Committee Seerley Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls Iowa Home Freenomics Catherine J. McKay L. D. Harvey J. H. Trewin State Board Kk. W. Stanton Deans Curtiss, Stange and Marston Ames College

Moravia school names Burl Smith principal for fall

Burl Smith of this city has been elected principal of the Moravia school at a good salary. Moravia lies in AnpInoNse county with a new six room building. Work will begin online with the fall term.

Burl Smith Moravia Towa AnpInoNse

College Commencement Week Program Announced

The college released a week long commencement program starting Thursday May 30 with events including a Peace Pipe ceremony and Senior Promenade. The highlight is the June 6 commencement address by Charles R Brown dean of Yale University followed by a President's reception.

Charles R. Brown Yale University Coburn

Ames Church Council forms to unify area congregations

Ames churches join to organize a new interchurch council under the Men and Religion Forward Movement. The council aims to boost community extension, social service, and missions with lay representation from all Ames congregations. A nominating committee will select officers at the next session.

Urgauiont Ivy Brand Ecnpo Oper Christina Amey Representa Ite Toe Councillia Churches of Ames Methodist Church W. R. Raymond E. C. Bishop F. W. Beckman B. H. Hibbard C. L. Liverly W. J. Minchin J. F. Cathkin F. W. Hicks C. J. Siverly Men and Religion Forward Movement W.J. Minchin

Chicago University to Play Ames Here Saturday

The Chicago University baseball team will face the Ames collegians at Ames next Saturday afternoon before a record crowd. Clyde Williams trained the squad this week and aims for a winner with Ringheim watching and Levison on the mound. The probable lineup includes Kerrigan Cantain Beckman Hansel Nason Miller Mafs Powers and other key players as Chicago's hurler Carpen features for the visitors.

Chicago University Ames Collegians Ames Chicago Maroons Marshall Geld Clyde Williams Ringheim Levison Reat Cantain Kerrigan Beckman Hansel Nason Miller Powers Carpen

Taft Carries Massachusetts in Pref Presidential Primary

Taft wins Massachusetts by a little over three thousand votes in the preferential presidential primary. Roosevelt and Taft split the delegates on the state level, with Taft carrying the popular vote and Roosevelt releasing eight delegates at three taps to vote for Taft’s choice, giving Taft 26 and Roosevelt 10 national convention votes from Massachusetts.

Massachusetts Taft Keat Roosevelt Taft

Death notice of a Lexington brother calls Rowland family

Mr Thos Rowland received a telegram Tuesday morning announcing the death of a brother in Lexington Illinois. Mr and Mrs Rowland left on the ten o clock train Tuesday night to attend the funeral.

Thos. Rowland Lexington Illinois Rowland

Admens Club Meeting Sets Plans for May 16 Event

The Admens Association gathered at the Ames hotel Friday with officers absent. J J Grove moved a 25 dollar allowance for the secretary to attend the national Taens elabs meeting in Dallas. A Civic Society suggestion to improve cleanliness was ordered printed and posted. A committee was named to urge merchants to close shops May 16 afternoon for a large Agriculture department life event and parade downtown. More details appear in another column.

Admens Association Ames Hotel Mr. Minchin J. J. Grove Dallas Tervas Ad Taens Elabs Fourth Ward Civic Society Ares Eity J. W. Cibmore Agriculture Carl Kennedy

Glee Club Saturday Night Lecture Ends Season

The final number of this season's lecture course will be performed Saturday evening by the glee club in the Agricultural auditorium. The event caps the season with a program likely to feature choral selections and musical numbers.

Mrs L W Shotwell Dead in Montana

Mrs Jeroy Shotwell died Saturday in Isvway Montana where the Shotwell family had been living. She formerly Miss Fae Relzard of Owatolne Minnesota and had been married three years. Mr Shotwell was a prominent member of the Sliema Nu fraternity and a student here.

Jeroy Shotwell Isvway Montana Shotwell Fae Relzard Owatolne Minnesota Thasl Sliema Nu

Old Windmill Torn Down Near Croek Dam

The old windmill at Croek Dam was torn down last week after many years of service. The structure stood near the land works area beside a building but few regret its removal as spring approaches.

Croek Stock Barnes

Country Club Opens With Formal Ames Gala

The Ames Golf and Country Club held a 4 to 6 p m opening Tuesday with hundreds in attendance. Attendees toured a green and white decorated pavilion, enjoyed tea and cakes, and heard music from Clemmers orchestra as the grounds and club house are described as ideal for a season.

Ames Golf and Country Club Cilivena Ames Griffin Lee Stange Hardin Hultz MacMurray Linebaugh Williams Tilden Bros. & Co Cinnamon Bear Clemmers

May Day Pageant Shines At Ames College

Hundreds attend Ames College May Day pageant on campus with a bright warm day. Miss Winifred Tilden credited for the big success as Miss Tilden directs. Queen crowned by Miss Osee Wilson and Page Miss Laura Jones. Performances include May Pole dance and Vision of Youth pantomime, with diplomas presented to twenty six seniors.

Hulaioe Teo Mins Winifred Tthten Miss Tiden Margaret Hall Campanile College Osee Wilson Laura Jones Page Ivanehe Hopkins Marian Bernetta Burton Norma Haverly Ethelynd Colburn Frances Linebaugh Carolyn Crosby Agnes Noble Vera Crosby Harriett Sloss Fern Grover Lydia Tilden Miss McKay Miss Tilden Ames Colleged

Christofferson Sells Cattle at High Ames Prices

Peter Christofferson near town sold to Md Weatherly a car load of cattle at 7.60 per hundred and a car of hogs at 7.50 per hundred in Ames. Local elders say these were the highest prices ever paid here for such stock.

Peter Christofferson MD Weatherly Ames Christofferson

First Straw Hat Appears on Street in Iowa Weather

A stranger wore the season’s first straw hat on Tuesday amid unusual Iowa weather. The man appeared unfamiliar with the quirky conditions and drew attention from passersby.

Iowa

Arrest Warrant Issued for Chester Hunt on Rape Charge

Des Moines police ordered the arrest of Chester Hunt a Nevada youth and former Ames resident on a rape charge filed by Mrs Geer formerly of Nevada now in Des Moines.

Des Moines Chester Hunt Nevada Ames Geer Des

Nevada man released on $1000 bond after Des Moines arrest

A Nevada man was taken to Des Moines by a detective where he was placed under a thousand dollar bond. The bond was posted and he returned to Nevada.

Workman Bruised After Fall From Plank at Building Site

Allen Jones suffered considerable bruising after tumbling about twenty feet from a misplaced plank at the new gym invasion building. He fell onto a pile of broken rock and bricks and escaped with injuries not described as serious.

Allen Jones Grymvasion Jones

Junge Lee Opens Court in Boone for Spring Term

Judge G. Loew of this city opened the spring term of district court in Boone Monday afternoon. The grand jury met at 1 34 oclock and received their instructions. Proceedings began in the usual manner with an assignment of a few equity cases.

Judce G. Loew Boone Aafternoon Judce Jee

Musical Treat At Ames Methodist Church

A community musical event at Ames Methodist Church Sumlay evening May 12 features The Creation. All are welcome to attend this free performance by local musicians and singers.

Atero Ames Methodist Church

Ames Savings Bank Plans New 3-Story Bank Building

A real estate deal in Ames closed last Monday with Mrs Duncan’s Main Kellogg lot selling for 11000 to W D Meltzer and Dr A R Ames of Ames Savings Bank. The 50 by 112 foot corner site will host a $ modern three story bank with offices and lodge rooms, targeting occupancy by September 1 1913.

Ames Meltzer Carl Little Bank Ames Savings Bank Main Kellogg

Central College Glee Club To Sing At Baptist Church Tuesday

The Central College Ladies Glee Club from Pella will bring their third season tour to the Baptist church Tuesday night, May Tth. The program will feature Prof. Herbert M. Bailey as director and baritone, with soprano Anna A. Latley, pianist Grae Finley, and Edna Webster as reader. Rev J Frederic Catf, pastor of the church, is an alumnus of Central College.

Central College Pella Baptist Church Towa Pela Ixar Herbert M. Bailey Anna A. Latley Grae Finley Edna Webster J. Frederic Catf Fa To Academy

Ames Glee Club Delights Roeland Audience

The Mens Glee Club of the college under Prof Thompson went to Rolando last Friday and gave a program that evening. Reports from Roeland say the boys did well and each number was vigorously applauded by an appreciative audience. A Norwegian solo by Mr. Isaacson with the club accompanying was a feature.

Mens Glee Club Prof. Thompson Roland Roeland Isaacson

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