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Newspaper
Alliance Herald
Location
Alliance, Nebraska, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1922
Page
6
Chuck Griffis has been named captain of the local beer ball team after a practice session noted for rough play and quick drills. The ceremony followed a short session with contact amid wet field conditions as the team plans further training and private meetups.
Four Beatrice athletes set state range marks in a local pentathlon led by Garvin with 4791 points. Dailey scored 42.7 for the 220, Beal topped with 110 points in another event, and Strong posted 2295. Garvin excelled in discus 112 feet and high jump 4 feet 2 inches while Dailey posted broad jump 18 feet 1 inch and 220 yard dash 23.3 seconds.
Western schools refuse to enter the 22 Penn Relays this year arguing it equals eastern actions at Chicago University. Drake relays in Des Moines draw western teams while eastern meet loses potential records and fair comparisons. The dispute suggests western athletes may soon rival eastern champions as records improve.
Billy Miske, St. Paul heavyweight, after a two year layoff, returns with a win over Tom Shade and a fifteen round decision over Martin Burke boosting talk of a Dempsey bout. Observers note Miske’s improved form and potential against top champs, despite a disputed Benton Harbor loss two years ago.
The report claims Mistke shows recovery from a severe defeat and claims his form is improving with training. It notes his opponents, Byake and Mile, are heavier and faster, with speculation on his next challenging bout and lasting wallop.
A reflective piece critiques current property tax assessment in a county with a five million dollar valuation. It argues for higher salary for the county assessor, simplifying the personal schedule, and moving toward fairer collection of the poll tax. The author notes widespread lateness, inconsistent valuations, and calls for streamlined forms and better enforcement.
The Missouri Synod marks its seventy-fifth anniversary with historical note on Pastor Droegemueller of Lutheran Church Alliance and related memorials.
The Missouri Synod in Alliance joins a jubilee celebration marking seventy five years of mission work and growth. The article highlights strong church activity, parochial schools, nine hospitals and twenty two thousand annual patients, and the centralized doctrinal stance on salvation by faith. It notes international missions in India China England Brazil Argentina France and Germany and the church’s emphasis on scripture and charity.
Appropriate sermons for the occasion will be delivered. The diary entry hints at a planned memorial or service reflecting on a patient and invited attendees. The note underscores somber preparation and religious observance.
The Sunday program reports a morning hover crowd and an evening service with a baptism. Three new recruits join the church as plans unfold for next Sunday activities at the parsonage. Women prepare a church meeting, a Bible school is slated, and prayers are said for continued church progress under Pastor B J Minort.
Antioch reports various local changes including teachers Mixes Helen Stewall and Mixa Floy Vorter, moves of residents Boek anta and Frank Palmer, and the marriage of Miss Tripton and Mr lather Brickbaum in Alliance. The road crew resumes work on the Potash highway after rain delays, with efforts to complete a mile this week.
Wet wash calls received before 50 will be returned by 2 p m. Ibs for $1. Alliance Steam Laundry. 35 tl.
A Milwaukee Journal opinion mocks a New York clergyman who calls Americans amusement mad, suggesting that is why the current Congress faces harsh criticism.
A persuaded testimony from Mrs. D M Kromion of 625 Niobram St endorses Doan's Kidney Pills for backache headaches and dizziness linked to kidney issues. She urges others to buy Doan's at local stores and mentions Foster Milburn Co as manufacturers.
It will be to your advantage to see me when you need a farm loan. C Barker, First National Bank aide. 421f Herald want ads.
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