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Newspaper
Ames Times
Location
Ames, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1910
Page
5
The Millionaire Club plans a pumpkin revelry with a 4 dance in Smith's hall. The W C T U meets Mrs November 3 at Fintel 221 Hyland Ave. Prof and Mrs Biddle chaperone. St Johns Guild held Thursday meeting with Mrs M Peaslee at the college.
All city school teachers attended a Tuesday afternoon picnic in old Chautauqua park at four oclock. Supt and Mrs Hicks were honored guests at the event.
The Altar Society of the Catholic church held a supper and dance at the Odd Fellows hall Saturday evening and cleared about $40 in proceeds.
Miss Katherine Van Epps will host the Chi Chi girls Monday evening and they will compliment Miss Winnie Doolittle at the event.
Mrs. R. C. Barrett's Sunday school class of the M. BE. church entertained Mrs. A. H. Gibsons class at an informal party at the home of Miss Beth Wellman last evening.
The Womens Home Missionary Society of the M. E. church met Tuesday with Mrs B A Knudson. Hostess Mrs Emily Cunningham served light refreshments during the social hour and Miss Cunningham will be at home Saturday to honor Mrs M H Kilbourne visiting Ames. The Ags demonstrated hosting at their Ag Hall reception with a short program of speeches and music followed by refreshments.
About 600 Ags and co eds attended as Mrs Clyde Williams hosted a ladies gathering this afternoon in compliment to Mrs Orie Jennison of Chicago. Mrs Jennison, known for a fine voice, will give a song recital.
Miss Genevieve Westerman and Miss Josephine Wallace of Des Moines joined Mr and Mrs Henry Westerman for Sunday dinner at the Hawkeye House in Ames. Lady teachers of the college were entertained at the home of Mrs Coover on Hyline avenue with Miss Vaulx and Miss Shattuck assisting. The Ozarks held a dance at Adams Hall with about nineteen couples, featuring Miss Ciapps Orchestra of Boone. Chaperones included Mr and Mrs M A Tournburg and Prof and Mrs J B Kirkham. Theta Xis danced at Smiths Hall with about fifteen couples and out of town guests W A Dodge and Miss Conger of Des Moines.
Queen Esther Circle meets Saturday October 29 at 3 pm with Sarah McIven at 707 Kellogg Ave. Mrs BE Bliss, new superintendent, to attend. Refreshments and program to follow. Saturday evening November 5 Miss Letta D Horner of Redfield Iowa to give recital at Friends church titled The Story of Two under the Ames WCTU. P E B O Society meets next Tuesday with Mrs Wilson Rich replacing Mrs Henry Wilson. Topic Mexico of today. Mrs H B Duncan speaks on Maximilian and Diaz, Mrs Rich on home life in Mexico, Mrs Harriman on slavery in Mexico.
Dr. Jennie Christ named president and Mrs. J B Kooser vice president at the Civic Improvement Club session. Elected secretary and treasurer are Mrs. E E Little and Mrs L R Morris. Delegates to the seventh district convention are Mrs E E Little and alternate Mrs C B Little. A missionary rally shifts Church of Christ W E M meeting to Nov 1. The article also notes a church reception for missionaries and a sequence of Methodist Brotherhood talks with planned speakers. Country Cosmopolitan club names officers Will Templeton president Bert Jewett vice president Mrs Cramblett secretary Mrs Shinn treasurer.
A church concert begins at 7 30 with the Congregational choir aided by Miss Ingeborg Svendsen. Soloists include Mrs Maxwell Miss Ingeborg Tune and Mr Wentworth with organ preludes and a benediction postlude.
Latest reports from L. G. Hardin at the Methodist hospital in Des Moines indicate a speedy recovery and that he will be home in a few days.
The evangelistic effort begins on the 27th of next month after a large Sunday school rally. Nearly two hundred attended Sunday and organizers aim for 300 enrollments before the meetings. A large Bible school orchestra is a key attraction each Sunday.
Miss Ruth Newherter niece of C. M. Peabody residing north of town fell from a horse Saturday afternoon fracturing her right arm near the shoulder. The fracture is healing well and she expects to resume riding soon. Great reductions on trimmed hats advertised by Carrie R. Pike.
Mr John Willard Minert and Miss Keo Anderson married Tuesday October 25 at the bride's parents home in Jewell county. Miss Anderson a 1965 graduate and Pi Beta Phi sorority member who taught chemistry after graduation. Mr Minert a former electrical student.
Mrs. Elizabeth Cole files for divorce from William Cole claiming extreme cruelty. She obtains a writ of attachment valued at 5000 dollars with 2500 dollars attached and seeks alimony plus custody of three minor children before Judge Lee.
Mrs A L Potter and her mother Mrs Austin are spending the week in Grinnell, enjoying visits and local sights during their stay.
Dr Howland Hanson will give a Passion Play lecture Saturday evening October 29 at the Baptist church. He has visited Oberammergau and speaks from direct knowledge. His pictures will be arranged to help the lecture succeed and many have already bought tickets.
A program of sacred music will be given next Sunday evening featuring a selection of hymns and anthems performed by local choirs and soloists. The event aims to provide spiritual enrichment and community fellowship at the downtown church.
W A Perry advertises Bohemian cream pitchers on Saturday specials priced at ten cents each. The item list highlights bargain glassware with a simple sale note.
Homer W. Beedle and Myrtle White were married at the Baptist parsonage on Friday evening and left for Des Moines. Mrs. Beedle has taught west of Gilbert and will continue teaching after their return. They are well known in Ames and will reside on the groom’s farm west of the college.
Saturday afternoon Cooper McMurray’s pony bolted near the college grounds frightening at a street car. Miss Leah Baker and Dorothy Proctor were thrown but escaped serious injury as the riders helped bystanders recovered.
Dr and Mrs Macklin and their three younger children depart Tuesday for Nanking China to resume missionary service. They will sail from San Francisco Monday morning.
Mrs. Will McCartney, hospitalized in Rochester Minnesota, underwent an operation Tuesday morning. All reports indicate a favorable outlook for a speedy recovery.
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