Light Buick 6 Exhibit at Laurens School
Pupils from grades 2 to 6 may receive exhibit articles at the school house Friday morning with items including a doll muff a rug rope knot and various craft and sewing projects attributed to named students and Madeline Alexander and Lavanda Holmes among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madeline Alexander
Malvin Holland
Lavanda Holmes
Francis McDermott
Carolyn Norton
Gertrude Mhinn
Clyde Ferry
Pickerel Lake dam plans eyed to raise water level
Dr Waterhouse deputy state fish and game warden outlined a survey at Pickerel Lake and a dam at the outlet to raise the lake about two feet and stock it with game fish this fall. The project follows petitions from landowners and state action, with the lake expected to become a regional resort in two to three years and valued more than farm land after improvements. The report also notes school premium awards from a county exhibit, listing advancing pupils and their projects and grades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux Rapids
Republican
Waterhouse
Pickerel Lake
Fish and Game
Hinshaw
Old Family Clock Heirloom From England to Ogdensburg
F K Hawley received a high hall weight clock from relatives in Ogdensburg New York last Monday. The timepiece, likely two centuries old, was brought from England by Hawley’s grandfather in 1837 and has belonged to his great great grandfather. Hawley recalls hiding inside the clock in childhood in New York state and values the heirloom highly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Hawley
Ogdensburg
New York
Mr. Hawley
England
Old York State
Laurens Schools Shine at Fonda Fair Exhibit
Laurens Schools were well represented in the Educational department of the Fonda Fair. A portion of the exhibit shown at the Masonic Hall in the spring drew attention for its quality and variety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurens
Fonda Fair
Masonic Hall
Fred Ferguson Wins First in Laurens High Essay Contest
Fred Ferguson of Laurens High School won the Laurens area essay contest on Why I expect to be a Farmer. He receives free transport and ten days at the Iowa State Fair as part of the State Boys Camp with a county representative. Fred Hansen oversees the camp as coordinator. The program places boys on grounds acting as special police and networking with state farmers at the fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Furguson
Laurens High School
Pocahontas County
Fonda
Fred
Fred Hansen
Laurens
Fats Defeat Leans 17 to 2 In Rain-Delayed Game
Tuesday's game was postponed to yesterday due to rain. Smoky Frank Martin pitched for the Fats, delivering rainbow curves and dominating the Leans. The Fats knocked out two opposing pitchers and won 17 to 2, boosting the Park fund and sparking revival plans to meet rival teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Martin
Park Fund
Typographical Errors and Editor Reflections in Local Press
The Ames Times notes the persistent typographical errors that plague newspapers and jokes about editor mishaps in weather forecasts notices. It ponders reader reactions, legal slips, and the risk of embarrassing misprints while defending editors’ human fallibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames Times
William Williams
Percy
Miss Merry Merryvale
Miss
Elder
Editor’s Hazed Paper Devotion Calls for Backing
A reader urges unity and humor when spotting perceived editor errors, advising to shrug and say the devil did it, promising collective support for the paper and its staff.
Piano Recital at First Church on August 27 1915
Mr Hakes announces a piano recital at the First Church of Christ on Friday August 27 1915. The program includes works by Bach Tausig Mozart Schubert MacDowell Sgambati Cyril Scott and Liszt. Admission is thirty five cents. Packard piano furnished by Elmer Larson authorized representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kar] Hakes
Church of Christ
Bach
Tausig
Mozart
Schubert
MacDowell
Sgambati
Cyril Scott
Liszt
Packard
Elmer Larson
Local Notes and Incoming Visits in Ames Area
Fred Gilchrist visits Dr. Beam home in Ames this week. A new daughter stays with Mr. and Mrs. John McBeath since Friday. A daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Steele north of town last Saturday. H. M. Stuhr from Storm Lake visits family this week. Alumni Association Best yet event teased as Strenuous Life Home Talent Play. N. L. Norton and family drive to Rockwell City to visit sister’s family last Sunday. Mrs. Sarah McCray, mother of Mrs. L. R. Lueck, called to Milledgeville Illinois after telegram said her brother was dying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Steele
Sarah McCray
L. R. Lueck
Milledgeville, Illinois
Burke visits parents during insurance sales visit
Leo Burke, an insurance seller, dropped in last Friday to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. Thos. Burke and renew old acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Burke
Mrs. Thos. Burke
Trene Wheeler Returns From Coast Trip After Exposition Visit
Trene Wheeler arrived home last Saturday after completing school work in Kankakee Illinois. She has been to the coast visiting the Panama Exposition and other points of interest during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trene Wheeler
Kankakee
Illinois
Local notes from Des Moines and Laurens contest
W P Hopkins attended the State Supervisors convention in Des Moines on Tuesday. Mrs A F Muzzy was ill last week at her mother Mrs George Aschenbrenner's home. Mr Muzzy was summoned from Lisbon North Dakota. Clara Schutz, principal in Sheridan Wyoming, survived a train wreck near Harlan on the return trip with no injuries reported. Marathon town council explored a twenty four hour electricity service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Muzzy
George Aschenbrenner
Muzzy
Lisbon
North Dakota
Marathon Town Council
Marathon
Clara Schutz
Sheridan
Wyoming
Harlan
Second in county essay contest names McKinley Larson
McKinley Larson placed second in the county essay contest where Fred Ferguson took first. Larson serves as Fred’s alternate and would win a free trip to the state fair if Fred wins the top prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley Larson
Fred Ferguson
Fred
Widow Strain Injured In Fall From Chair
Mrs E C Strain toppled from a chair while adjusting a window curtain on Tuesday. She struck her arm and shoulder, breaking the upper arm bone at the ball and socket. The injury is serious given her age and conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Strain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Soren
GEO. McAtee & Sons
State
Elsie Peterson
Dean Barnhizer
Laura Roeve
Forrest Barnhart
Ghervus Younggreen
Vernon Neal
Vernice Peterson
Luala Sniggs
Harold Allen
Anna Boyanowsky
Vila Swanson
Edward Fagan
Lillian Noble
Gertrude Hinn
Doris Allen
Clara Holland
James McKiernan
Grace McKiernan
Arthur Buckwalter
Nellie Olson
Wilma Hinn
Graydon Swanson
Putman Dry Cleaner
M. Hakes & Co
Hakes
Fred Gilchrist
Dr. Beam
Ames
John McBeath
H. M. Stuhr
Storm Lake
Mrs
Hans Stuhr
N. L. Norton and Family
Rockwell City
W. P. Hopkins
Des Moines
Tuesady
State Supervisors Convention
Laurens School
Aluminum
C.J. Speers
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