03 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1919
Page
1
The campaign centers on a vital issue concerning beer and light wine amendments. Public attention focuses on the upcoming vote, with supporters and opponents arguing over policy, taxation, and social impact in the community.
Alma voters face three ballots on Monday including state constitution amendments beer and light wine and a city election. Mayors and commissioners are listed with candidates for four year and two year terms, plus one supervisor per ward. Ballot notes gender voting increases and heightened interest in liquor legislation.
Local businessman R H Brown expands in Gratiot County with exclusive Rudy furnace agency. He launches a countywide sales push aided by two experienced furnace men George H Smith from Holland Furnace Co and BR E Downer from Marshall Furnace Co. Brown plans to move to newquarters in the Bennett block around April 15 as remodeling completes.
The Superior Bakery began a brick and tile two story addition to its plant on Monday to handle booming business. The new section will extend to Superior street, sit atop a basement, and measure about 3 by 40 feet. Plans allow room for a potential one and a half story expansion later if needed.
Gratiot county mobilizes women for the Victory Loan campaign. Mrs. Vic Shepard is named county chairman for women, aiming to have the county suffrage organization join the effort and boost loan contributions through active participation. The notice also reminds subscribers the Record may discontinue next week for nonrenewal.
The Victory Loan drive in Gratiot County will feature a whippet tank and a trophy train visiting Alma on Sunday April 15. Details on exact times and which trophies accompany the train will be released next week. The whippet tank arrived from China and is expected in Alma by Monday pending travel delays.
Mrs Inez Johnson of a thin city faces murder complicity charges in Beatrice Epler case. Mt Pleasant hosts the county circuit court on April 5 for a high stakes trial after a change of venue from Gratiot. Prosecution led by Ora L Smith with Kelly Sears assist.
The Republic Athletic Club staged a long hard bout with heavyweights Fenby and Sargent. Shreteai from Detroit won the final fall to claim the match with strong performances, while Fenty and Hethmek provided tough competition and drew loud applause from the crowd. The bout set up a rematch at Alma roller rink on April 11 with two fast preliminaries planned and referee Bill Nye officiating. The Model Bakery moved to a new location in the Sanderhoff block, offering improved lines and decor for better service and products.
The annual city clerk report to the council notes increasing office workload with fifty eight licenses issued and forty six cemetery deeds recorded. It also lists over two hundred election notices posted, fifty council meetings, five charter commission meetings, four thousand water rent statements and five thousand letters sent. Payrolls total about $125000 with twenty two hundred pay orders issued. There were four burial permits, one death and one birth in the year, plus thirty eight sewer permits issued for Alma homes.
Clergymen of Alina attended a Republic Circle club banquet at the Republic cafeteria, praised as the best get-together by the club. Guests included Reverend Dulley Privet Geb ton Grierson Mook Toole City officials and Almawel members, with City Clerk Gallagher City Engineer White Murphy and HH Soule listed among attendees.
A boy was struck by a truck during a delivery run on Saturday in a town setting. He suffered a fractured leg and arm and was taken to a local hospital for treatment, later reported as improving. Charles C. Ward and William A. Borton announce agency for Studebaker and Overland autos in Grarkiet county with plans for service and a showroom at Alma garage.
Married quietly Wednesday by Rev. J Frank Jackson at his Wright avenue home. The couple will reside in a second floor suite of rooms in the Crenner block, recently purchased by Mr. Luchini, who has been a longtime Alma merchant. Miss Wilkins is well regarded locally.
Michigan general Covell recalls the part he played in France during wartime service. The article outlines his contributions to road projects and the impact on local infrastructure.
Brigadier General Covell urges voters to support a constitutional amendment funding a comprehensive statewide highway system. He links good roads to national defense lessons from World War I, saying Michigan must maintain and expand modern highways to attract industry, farmers, and commerce. He warns poor roads hinder growth and safety and stresses a multiyear plan financed by the state’s credit with federal aid.
Republic base Halt Club announces workouts to begin next week with star players and officials from the New York State league and Paw Cast league. J. Tistey and Jutason of the New York State league are listed among attendees. The plan aims to attract early professional talent from Michian-Canid teams and showcase Trackmakers at the national event.
Outdoor practice ramps up as Alma College shows strong potential in baseball with several hurlers and outfield candidates vying for spots. Coach Lee Furi builds a solid timber, aiming to defend MI AA titles and open against Mt. Pleasant Normals then MA C at East Lansing. A Republic minstrel show boosted funds for the athletic club supporting the team this summer.
T Arnold Robinson of Alma leads a county wide drive for Victory Loan bonds with a large volunteer structure. A long list of chairmen, executive and advisory committees, and church and school representatives are named across Alma, Breckenridge, Ithaca, St Louis, Fulton and other towns. A campaign meeting at Alma State Savings Bank Friday plans to outline strategy and a ban quet follows. The plan replaces vigilance committees with a Board of Review of returned soldiers to enforce bond purchases during the three day volunteering period in the county.
Michael and Paul Portino of Portine fruit store study salesmanship at Republic plant and plan to ship records to Italy to establish a franchise. Patty Arbuckle stars in Love coming attraction.
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