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Mount Pleasant Daily Times

Location

Mount Pleasant, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1930

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Central Alumni to Hold Annual Meet Saturday

Central State Teachers College alumni plan their annual meeting at the college on Saturday afternoon led by President Malcolm J. Crawford. The 2 p.m. session will introduce the 1930 graduates with remarks from Crawford and class head Kenneth Kelley. Two addresses will discuss teaching hazards and rewards and the first year out. An 8 p.m. business meeting will report officers and elect a new staff.

Central State Teachers ‘College Coligre Malcolm J. Crawford Caro High School E. ©. Warriner Grawford Kenneth Kelley Supt. A. “Ay Rather Jonia Arthur L. Thompson

New Directors Named for Central State Annual

Leonard L. Davis a Boyne City sophomore and Lynn Hooker a Mr. Pleasant freshman were elected editor-in-chief and business manager of the 1931 Chippewa by the Student Council. Both already serve on Central State Life staff and contributed to the 1930 Chippewa. They succeed Maynard O D Allyn and Harold M Stinson, Mt Pleasant seniors.

Leonard L. Davis Boyne City Lynn Hooker

General Electric Plans To Aid Unemployed Workers

GE outlines plans to support unemployed workers through joint employee and company funding. Gerard Swape announces eligibility for one year or more of service and a three year contribution of one percent of earnings, with benefits tied to at least half of full time pay. A second plan aims to stabilize employment by reducing root causes and will start at company plants.

II AE Res Sr Schenectady Gerard Swape

Commencement Play At Auditorium Tonight

The 22nd annual commencement play directed by Professor Ira A. Beddow will be staged tonight at 8 30 in the Central State Teachers College auditorium. The Cassilis Engagement by St John Rakin follows brisk wit and moments of pathos with seats on sale at the box offices.

Ira’.A. Beddow Central State Teachers College St. John Rakin

East Lansing Pastor To Deliver Central Graduates Baccalaureate

Rev N A McCune, pastor of the People’s Church of East Lansing, will give the baccalaureate sermon for Central State Teachers College’s 1930 graduates at the auditorium on Sunday evening June 22. The program includes Dett’s He Shall Feed His Flock and Cherubina Song by Bortnyanski sung by the choir, followed by Rev McCune’s sermon There Go the Ships.

N. A. McCune People’s Church of East Lansing Central State Teachers College Dett Bortnyanski MacDune

Escape from Bay City Sheriff Jail Free Floyd Leix

Floyd Leix age 27 of Bay City escaped from Sheriff Cornelius J. Gelagon and Deputy Sheriff Gilber Larocque while being questioned in connection with a recent burglary. The escape occurred today as they were taking him from jail.

Bay City Floyd Leix Cornelius J. Gelagon Gilber Larocque

Circuit Court Session Adjourned Until July 14

After a four day term Judge Ray M. Hart adjourned the June circuit court session until July 14. George Meredith, jailed for forgery, received seven to 21 years in Jackson prison. Burton Hayes, tied to a Rosebush robbery, drew six months to a year in Tonia. Three local youths on theft charges were placed on two years probation and fined seventy five dollars each. Eugene Scott received six months to a year for a statutory charge.

Circuit Court Ray M. Hart George Meredith Clare Saginaw Mt. Pleasant Jackson Burton Hayes Flint Fred Mattison Rosebush Tonia Eugene Scott Ionia

Mystery killer eludes police amid cryptic notes and deaths

In New York on June 20, the cryptic killer known as 8X continues to evade authorities. A new letter to the Evening Journal lists victims and marked individuals, with two confirmed killings and seven others at risk. Police also chase a suspect, Joseph Ustica, who escaped from Kings Park hospital.

New York New York Evening Journal CG. P Philadelphia College Point Brooklyn N. Y NYC Nolice Department Joseph Moyzinsky Noel Lowley Elizabeth King Catherine May R. P Crank Morris Horowitz Horowitz Joseph Ustica State Hospital For the Kings Park L. I Moyzinsky Sowley

Women Open Fight For Repeal Of Dry Law Campaign Launch

Detroit Michigan June 20 The Michigan branch of the women s organization for national prohibition repeal opened its campaign to enroll women for repealing the eighteenth amendment. Mrs on S Barbour state chairman said the group will oppose any candidate who advocates a referendum instead of a definite stand on prohibition.

Detroit O.R Michigan Women’s Organization For National Prohibition Mrson S. Barbour

Bowles Seeks Injunction to Nullify Recall

Detroit mayor Charles Bowles moves to halt the recall movement as 78 clerks verify 111,270 petition signatures filed with City Clerk Richard W. Reading. Bowles and allies plan legal action likely delaying election until mid July, with John Gillespie directing the court challenge and Louis Colombo advising.

Detroit Charles Bowles Richard W. Reading Walter B. Cary Bowless John Gillespie Public Works Bowles Louis Colombo Gillespie

Historic Spots Marked for Tourists on 900-Mile Michigan Tour

A group of legends hunters sails through Grand Rapids on a four day Western Michigan tour. Organized by the Grand Rapids and Muskegon chambers of commerce and the Michigan Tourist and Resort association, the 900 mile itinerary marks places of historic interest for visitors.

Grand Rapids Michigan Grand Rapids and Muskegon Chambers~ of Commerce Michigan Tourist and Resort Association

Byrd Is Welcomed Home in Washington Celebration

Rear Admiral Richard E Byrd arrived in Washington from New York to a hero’s welcome. Several hundred greeted him at Union Station and more than 1,000 waited outside. After lunch the party met President Hoover and Navy officials at the White House to begin formal ceremonies.

Washington U.P Richard E Byrd New York Byrd Unicon Poles Atlantic Ocean Hoover White House Jahncke William A. Moffett Navy Bureau of Aeronautics

Weather in Lower Michigan Forecast Details Detroit June 20

The U P weather forecast for lower Michigan calls for fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. Readings show highs around the mid 60s to mid 70s in Alpena Detroit Duluth Escanaba Grand Rapids Ludington Marquette Sault Ste Marie and nearby areas with showers expected in extreme west portions and increasing clouds later.

Detroit U.P Michigan Chicago Duluth Escanaba Grand Rapids Ludington Marquette Sault Ste Marie Upper Michigan

Petitions To Oust Bowles Contain Defective Names

Detroit June 20 The election commission today approved 16 708 of 21 116 petitions seeking the recall of Mayor Charles Bowles after reviewing 112 270 signatures. The valid signature rate stood at 79 1 percent, short of the 80 7 percent required for recall recognition. Of 4 408 names rejected, 3 419 were defective and 989 had no affidavits.

Detroit Election Commission Charles Bowles

Three Injured At Oil Fields Friday

Three workmen suffered injuries at local oil fields Thursday and were brought to Mt. Pleasant for treatment. Kenneth Melaney of J. C. Arthurs Contracting had a deep gash in his right shoulder needing several stitches. John Harper of Dixie Oil sustained a badly crushed hand at the Davis No. 2 well. Warren Gosney of Wilbur Watters Contracting suffered a fractured toe when a drill bit was dropped on his foot.

Mt. Pleasant Kenneth Melaney J. C. Arthurs Contractin Company John Harper Dixie Oil Company Davis No. 2 Warren Gosney Mr. Gosney Wilbur Watters Contracting Company

Mt Pleasant Girl Scouts Spend Week at Townline Lake

Three Mt Pleasant troops embark for a week at Townline Lake camp 34 miles southwest, occupying dormitories and a main cottage owned by a federation. Daily program includes reveille, swimming, woodlore and handicraft, with meals and campfire each day and a nominal weekly fee. Rotary support and parental transportation aid accompany instructor list led by Miss Josephine Rogers with a long roster of girls.

Mt. Pleasant Townline Lake Federation of Women A Iin Elebee Bibs Ritné Aidorent Dh ‘Hedughaue Sunmimers General Assembly Woodlore Central State College Josephine Rogers Jane. Bonnell Patricia Carey Barbara Carroll Jeanne Carroll Betty Chaser Jane Crawford Ruth Entrekin Sue Jane Getchell Permelia Gibson Mary Gover Ruth Hampton Fannie Harris Diana ‘Hertzng Margaret Hehsley Helen Hileman Mary Lantz Evelyn Maider Eileanore O’berg Thelma Popes Eleanore Russell Betty ‘Jean Schuch Winnifred Smith Mary Jane Vieb Letha Walling Joyce Williams Lois Winterburg

Schmeling Offered Huge Purse For Risko Bout

Detroit June 20 A $200000 purse was wired to Joe Jacobs manager of Max Schmeling for a title fight here in September between Schmeling and Johnny Risko Cleveland. Risko's manager Dick Dunn said Danny Dunn agreed to terms for the bout.

Detroit U.R Joe Jacobs Max Schmeling Schmeling Johnny Risko Cleveland Dick Dunn Olympia, S Aid Danny Dunn Risko

Mt Pleasant High School Holds 49th Commencement

Seventy five graduates received diplomas at Mt Pleasant city schools commencement. Dr Paul Voelker spoke on The ABC of Education as Miss Ruth Hunt earned the Legion medal and Robert MacIntyre the class medal. Principal L C G Wendt and Supt Virgil McClintic presided as the crowd honored graduates and parents.

C. W.,mackenzie Lucille Thomas Glee Club Brown Bird Paul F. Voelker Battle Creek College ABC of Education Maynard Allen Hebe Malcolm McShea Minerva L. C G. Wendt Margaret Barnes Robert MacIntyre American Legion Ruth Hunt Melvin Hunt Owen Barrett Nest

City Uses Surplus to Buy City Bond Issue

SAGINAW June 20 Accrued funds in the city treasury were used by City Treasurer Peter Sager to buy the entire 250000 issue of four and one quarter percent street improvement and sidewalk bonds. The bid of 862.50 premium at par exceeded the second best bid by more than 400.

Saginaw Peter Sager

President and Wife Bid Farewell to Central State Graduates

President and Mrs. C Warviner tendered their official farewell to about two hundred graduates of Central State Teachers College in the library of the administration building on Thursday evening June 19. Alumni and faculty attended as honored guests. Refreshments were served in the foyer on the second floor. The library and foyer were decorated with spring flowers. Music by an orchestra of Aldie Long Johannesburg Elwin Reed Carsonville and Boyd Axtel Mt Pleasant accompanied the event. Dancing closed the evening.

C. Warviner Central State Teachers College Aldie Long Johannesburg Elwin Reed Carsonville Boyd Axtel Mt. Pleasants

Child Hurt When Tractor Wheel Falls Near Home

Frances Moening, year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Moening of Shepherd, suffered a badly crushed foot Friday afternoon while playing near a tractor at her parents home. A wheel had been removed and a heavy disc rolled onto her foot. She was treated at Mt. Pleasant and returned home later that evening.

Frances Moening Frank Moening Shepherd

Roosevelt quits race to back Judge Jefferies for governor

Detroit Democrat Roosevelt withdraws from the nomination race and endorses Judge Edward Jefferies of Detroit as the party’s gubernatorial candidate. Dewitt Robinson, secretary of the state central committee, notes unity is the goal and Jefferies is expected to decide on candidacy next week. John Miner of Jackson is chosen to succeed Henry Haiman of Niles as state building head.

ST. Joseph G. Ball Roosevelt Detroit Democratic State Central Edward Jefferies Dewitt Robinson Roosevelt Robinson Judge Jefferies Jefferies John Miner Jackson Centre Td -Beildme Bailtian’sté Henry Haiman Niles

Congress in Expectation of Hoover Decision

Washington reports unsettled adjournment plans as House and Senate leaders contend over timing. Senators stay in session awaiting Hoover’s decision on the World War veterans pension increase and the $120,000,000 rivers and harbors bill with hopes to pass it before signing or veto.

Washington U.F Senate House Hoover Congress Smooth Finance Committee A.E. F Reed

Bobby Jones Wins Third British Open Championship

Atlantans Bobby Jones captures his third British Open with an aggregate 291 at Hoylake. Leo Diegel finishes two strokes back at 293 after a strong final round while Archibald Compston led early before fading. Diegel’s finish caps historic run by American players dominating the Open.

Hoylake Eng U.R Bobby Jones Leo Diegel Diegel Royal Lytham St. Anne's St. Andrews Jones John Ball United States Bobby MacDonald Smith Henry Cotton Fred Robson Archie Compston Compston Bondedo Leo Regs Horton Smith Widhe Don Moe F. C G. Stevens, Jr Arthur Havers Jack Hutchison Walter Hagen Jim Barnes Barnes Jim

Hit And Run Driver Fined in Lansing

Harry F. Gough was fined 100 dollars by Municipal Judge John McClellan for leaving the scene of an accident in Lansing. He was also ordered to pay damages to the owner of the other car, Leonard Purcell.

Lansing U.R Harry F. Gough

Supreme Court to rule on Sanford arson case

The Michigan Supreme Court heard final arguments in the Sanford arson case from Reed City. Defense contends Judge Collingwood erred in hearing the motion for a new trial and in sentencing, seeking reversal. decision could send cases back to Judge Cutler for further actions.

Lansing U.P Stanley J. Sanford Reed City Charles B. Collingwood State Supreme Court Sanford Byudge Collingwood Hal Cutler Osceola James Cutler Collingwood Jackson High Tribunal Cutler Supreme Court

Man Dies After Steel Piece Pierces Finger

Daniel R. Moordyke 30 a furnace installer died from a steel fragment that pierced his finger ten weeks earlier. His widow two children survive along with his parents two sisters and a brother all of Oshte.

Kalamazoo Daniel R. Moordyke Oshte

Detroit Players Open Two Day Engagement in Mt Pleasant

Adams T. Rice with the Detroit Players present Outward Bound in Mt Pleasant for two days. A Sunday evening show leads to two matinees for children, with Jack and the Bean Stalk and a Monday evening comedy drama Wight Nin. The troupe, from Jesse Bonstelle's Civic Theatre guild, recently toured Detroit and is joined by an orchestra directed by Al McKenna.

Detroit Players Mr. Rice Jewell Big Tent Jesse Bonstelle Sweethesorts Civic Theatre Guild Detroit Mt. Pleasant al McKenna

Safety Exhibit Promotes Driving Care In Mt Pleasants

An educational safety exhibit by the Michigan Mutual Liability Company will run six days from June 23 to June 28 in Mt Pleasant. It will be staged at the Battle Motor Sales salesroom and overseen by T A Fuller the local representative. The display aims to interest all motorists and urges car drivers in Mt Pleasant and nearby areas to attend.

Michigaw Mutual Liability’ Company Mt. Pleasant Battle Motor Sales Company T.A. Fuller Michigan Mutual

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