City council debates pants policy and drinking fountains
The Ames city council tackles urgent issues at Monday night’s meeting including the value of torn pants and a sanitation drinking fountain project. Mayor Sheldon offers to fund installation of two fountains before city funds are available, while delegates to the League of Municipalities and paving inspections are arranged.
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Sonnes
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Panta
Beys Panta
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Lesnar
Sheldon
Caty
West Gate
W. PD. Meltzer
Geo. White
League of Municipalities
Davenport
Oregon Secures Ames Instructor Milam Leaves for Corvallis
Miss Ava B. Milam, instructor in Domestic Science at Ames, resigned and left Saturday for Corvallis, Oregon, to join the State Agricultural College as associate professor at a salary of 100 percent above her Ames pay. Her background includes studies at the University of Chicago and a master's degree. The loss is a setback for Ames.
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Kaw Siais College
Ames
Ava B. Milam
Orvallis
Oregon
Miss’ Milam
Corvallis
SRO
Miss When
Iféx Ghedt Fom
University of Chicago
Miss Milain
Chautauqua Board Elected Monday and Advisory Roles Formed
The Ames Chautauqua Association elected a new board led by Rev. Minchin and others with resident pastors named as advisory divisors. A committee was formed to consider selling fifteen year tickets at $20 and using proceeds to build an auditorium. The secretary’s report shows cash movements and total receipts for the year.
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Annes Chautauqua Association
M. BE
Minchin
Rev. Kirkendahl
R. Wuade
G. Tilden
Parley Shelton
M. A. Manning
J. B. Kooser
J. W. Bateman
C. J. Siverly
Thomas Sloss
J. 4. Grove
Tallman
Sdrwin Rex
Ole Rauge
Ames
Ieam
Wopeiher
First Ames Country Club Annual Meeting Reports
The Ames Golf and Country Club held its first annual meeting at Smiths hall following by laws. Directors were re elected including J Y Luke Judge Lee Fred Munn M K Smith M A Manning J Galen Tilden L A MacMur ray Dean Curtiss Prof Beyer and H L Griffin. Finances shown total cash 7574 52 balance 2342 68 and profits 722 25 with a piano damage claim of about 45.00 noted. A sanitary sewer extension project on th street from Hodge avenue to Northwestern avenue was discussed.
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Northwestern Avenue
Ames Golf and Country Club
Smith's Hall
Dr. Proctor
J. Y. Luke
Judge Lee
Fred Munn
M.K. Smith
M. A. Manning
J. Galen Tilden
L. A. MacMurray
Dean Curtiss
Prof. Beyer
H. L. Griffin
Holmes
Iowa State College Freshmen Enrollment Rises
The Class of 1915 at Iowa State College shows about 700 students with roughly 630 freshmen reported as seeking work this fall. Officials note continued growth as drops and new enrollments adjust the freshman class, with a full course classification report to be published once completed.
New Sidewalk Project Ends Campus Walk Gap
Construction begins on a new sidewalk extending southwest from Central Building to Welch Avenue. The project aims to improve access for campus residents and visitors along Welch Avenue and Boone Street area.
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Central Building
Boone Street
Welch Avenue
Laura
Rosary Play Shines With Strong Ames Cast At Armory
Ames audience enjoyed The Rosary staged at the Armory on Thursday night. Robert Farland played Father Briam Kelly with steadiness while Elis great faith aided his vision in the tragedy. The large cast delivered a lively performance and deserves better patronage. Mrs. Mary Little remains bedbound from illness.
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Ames
R Roabert Farland
Briam Kelly
Elis
Inetinet
Christian Minister Decides on Bloomfield Charge
Rev. T. Houser will leave Ames Christian church to serve Bloomfield Iowa. He will preach in Ames for two more Sundays before moving. A new pastor for the Ames church is expected to begin by November.
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Bloomfield
Fromn T. Houser
Christian Church
Ames
Houser
Bloofield
Iowa
Morris Family Attends Funeral for Mrs. Olmstead
Mr and Mrs Jank Morris with Walter Morris Mrs F D Av ie and Miss Gertrude Morris traveled Tuesday to Linden Ulluers to attend the funeral of Mrs Kaina Olmstead a longtime visitor at the Morris home and a niece of Willard Morrix. She departed August first for her daughter's home via Clinton and had been ill since.
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Walter Morris
F. Davie
Gertrude Morris
Kaina Olmstead
Linden
Ulluers
Olmstead
Morris
Willard Morrix
Clinton
Wasser Family Sells Duft Avenue Home
Me C F Wasser sells Duft avenue residence to Mrs J T Murray of Maquoketa who will take possession about the middle of the month. Wasser family to move back to Kellogg avenue property formerly occupied by the Bullocks.
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Duft Avenue
J. T. Murray
Maquoketa
Wasser
Kellogg Avenue
Bullocks
Ames Couple Return From Mt Pleasant Visit
Mr and Mrs Harve Doggett arrived in Ames on Friday after visiting Mt Pleasant for a couple weeks.
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Ames
Mt. Pleasant
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