Alma Republicans sweep in biggest city election landslide
Wright, Stone, and Johnson headline a decisive Republican victory in Alma. Mayor Ira H. McKinney won re election by about 425 votes as Republicans gained city treasurer and several ward offices. George F. Cart narrowly won justice of the peace for the full term, while Johnson also captured the short term race.
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Alma
Ira H. McKinney
Po Wo Creuser
McKinney
Srefent
McKingey
McKigney
Sepublicans Auin
Democrate
GV. Wright
Gallagher
W. Adams
Jutice
III Johnson
George FL Cart
Cart
Johnson
AH Sterne
J 0
Sullivan
Mpublican
Sean Russell
Sred Goodes
Cepurttonn
Hofman and
Lake
New Lumber Yard Backed by Chicago and Grand Rapids Firms
Ten businessmen from Chicago and Grand Rapids visited Alma last week to evaluate a new lumber yard site. A property deal near Ely Street was closed with Mrs Grieg’s parcel purchased for the project. The Grand Rapids Lumber Company will be a key backer, though the exact company name and final details remain unsettled.
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Chicago
Illinois
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Alma
Campbell
Hino
Alma to reconsider school district boundaries
The Alma area may shift present school district lines to bring more residents into Alma Schools and allow free tuition within the city. The move targets city boundary changes to acquire land for a new school site and to avoid outside tuition costs, amid likely resistance from neighboring districts.
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Alma
Ngo
pNi
A. F. Schultz
Loutside
Annexation Vote Was Big Winner In Nebraska
A local annexation measure secured a decisive victory in Nebraska with supporters celebrating the outcome. Officials cited anticipated growth and regional planning benefits as key factors in the approval. The measure now advances to implementation steps and policy updates.
Alma Annexes Arcada Pine River Townships Big Vote
The county of Alma and the townships of Arcada and Pine River voted Monday to annex into Alma, expanding the city to include key areas. Voters in Alma and the two townships approved the measure by large margins, though about 150 city residents did not vote on the city ticket. The annex adds substantial territory, making Alma the largest city in the region by area within its bounds.
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Cnty
Alma
Arcada
Pine River
Aretion Twa
Alee
Arenda
Sip
Alme
Republican sweep across township and county offices
The county results show Republicans winning key posts including board of supervisors, clerk, treasurer, highway commissioner, and several supervisors across townships. Notable names appear for various districts, with winners listed alongside party affiliations and districts. The returns indicate broad GOP gains across Emerson, Laurel, New Haven, Newark, and surrounding areas.
Local Schools Grow Amid Rising Enrollment in 1945
Enrollment at public schools climbs further in 1945 as districts report continued growth. The fragment mentions candidates and addresses in the local election, including Ernest Nate Frank Hines and other names, with a note for page continuation.
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Ernest Nate
Frank Hines
E. H. Lawar
C. K. Tuttle
William Foster
Fred Reed
Elba
Frank Sebring
E. A. Chisholm
Jud Cox
B. Sigler
Ernest Dewey
Soaked Lewis Murray
Locked Up Students At College Glee Club
A chaotic incident at Aina College Glee Club disrupted spring activities as several members were confined or protected at Beatyerd's hospital after a rash outbreak. One member attacked Scarlet Fever, triggering a scramble that sent most performers home to Alma.
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Sune Ohel
Aina College Glee Club
Onme
Deni
Larmpkin
Nites
Michiawe
Collet
Alma
Beatyerd’s Hospital
Oful
Buy Out Firm Moves to Alma For Concrete Mocks
The firm Bartling and Holmes, located in the old Nelson foundry block, has been bought by Chanson & Watson of Traverse City. They plan to re invigorate Alma’s manufactory of concrete mocks on a wholesale scale. The Traverse City pair bring years of experience and aim to become capable successors.
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Bartling & Holms
Nelson
Chanson & Watson
Silent Menaee LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT at Methodist church
The Silent Menaee LEAGUE ENTERTAINMENT program at the Methodist church this Wednesday evening April 11 at eight features music and readings. Admission is 15 and 25 cents. Mrs F A Fisher, East Superior Street, renews her Alma Record subscription in its 36th year, stating the importance of Readership with the phrase Gods Country and the Woman.
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F. A. Fisher
East Superior
Street
Alma Record
Gratiot County Cleaners Set Meeting in Ithaca
The Gratiot county federation will meet in Ithaca on Tuesday April 16 at 10 a.m. A basket dinner is planned at noon and a lecturer will provide a talk in the afternoon. Mr and Mrs Fred Marvin of Detroit will attend to help ensure the meeting’s success.
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Gratiot County Federation
Ithaca
Fred Marvin
Detroit
Pearl of the Army ANN ARBOR TIME CHANGES
Ann Arbor time tables updated early this week with new train departures. Alma lines show southbound 7 30 pm and 12 58 am 6 18 pm times along with northbound 6 am 12 0 pm 4 35 pm and 9 04 pm schedules.
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Ann Arbor
Alma
WOR Army
War measure urged to curb liquor as wartime policy
The text argues that a national ban on alcohol should be adopted as a wartime measure, noting European nations view drinking as a cowardly foe and sobriety as essential for soldiers. It urges the United States to imitate Great Britain and move quickly to suppress liquor traffic.
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United States
Great Britain
Libby McNeill Libby to Tear Down Millerville Shanties
Libby McNeill Libby has purchased the East Superior Street shanties known as Millerville to clear the site for sidetracks to their local plant. The sale, arranged by Peed Rowland from multiple owners, signals extensive future building and urban change in Alma's outskirts.
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Aliia
Millerville
East Superior Street
Libby, McNeill & Libby
Libby
McNeill & Libby
Alma
Tate
Aryone
Aspense
McNeilly& Libty
Suffrage Group Formed in Gratiot County Meeting
An Equal Suffrage Association was formed at a Gra tiot county meeting held in the 1.0. O. FP) hall. Mrs Timby chaired, speeches urged immediate action for 1918 campaign, and sixty women signed 788 members with 374.25 pledged toward a $200 county apportionment. Roles were assigned, and a executive committee began drafting a constitution and bylaws.
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Gratiot
J. J. Timby
America
Clishe
Frances Burns
St. Louis
Wilbur Nelson
Ithaca
AE. Branch
Sadie Messinger
Alma
Francis King
J. N.my
Iow
Mehlin Grand Piano Praised by Julia Claussen
A letter from Julia Claussen of Chicago to Paul G. Mehlin & Sons praises the Mehlin grand piano used at a Jamestown recital for its beautiful tone that blends well with the human voice. Alma remembers Claussen as the artist with the first Red Chautauqua. Aloe Music store in New York will receive a specially selected Mehlin grand this week.
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Paul G . Mehlin & Sons
Enstated Street
New York
Julia Claussen
Chicago
Mehlin Grand Piano
Jamestown
New Yik
Alma
Aloe
Smith & F2 Maney
Paul G. Mehlin & Sons
Notice to Public by Mt Pleasant Doctor Gardiner
A notice states that Dr. E Gardiner of Mt. Pleasant, long known for treating refraction issues, has been engaged for medical services.
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E.gardiner
Mt. Pleasant
Alma Registration Surges with 302 Names Added
Large registration last Saturday shows Alma's growth with 302 names added to the city registry. The rise since November, tied to the presidential election, suggests many new residents and strong interest in city officials' spring election and potential annexation.
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Alma
Alin
Bonding Advances City Public Works in Alma
A local notice urges Alma residents to support a forthcoming bonding issue for immediate public improvements. It argues bonding enables rapid schools sewer water systems paving and street upgrades, notes growth demands sidewalks and water works, and asserts unity with city officials to fund via a lump sum loan repaid by the community.
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Sowerdge
Maine
Corr
Alma
Alma Vontinus
Altéa Beeds Loth
Paiva
Iited
United States Declares War on Germany After House Vote
The U S Congress approves a state of war with Germany by a large majority. Debate spans the Senate and House, with leaders pushing for swift funding, universal service, and allied support as enlistments surge and naval strength expands to hunt German submarines and raiders.
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United States
Germany
House of Representatives
Vangrene
Senate
Henry Cabet Leley
Masachusetts
Hitchcock
Nebryal
North Daleota
Lee Follett
Wisconsin
Norns
Neb Varke
Orweon
Stone
Minour
Vardar
Miskideippi
Congress
Recruiting Station Opens In Alma By United States Army
Private Thomas Bost arrives to establish a permanent recruiting office in Alma at the Bartley block. The desk will issue information, examine applicants, and send qualified men aged 18 to Grand Rapids main station. Hours are 9:00 to 5:00. 16 to 18 require parental consent. married men not needed. Rumor that the flag was forbidden at the high school proved false. Flags were hoisted at the high school and Union school grounds under official orders.
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Thomas Bost
Cnited States Army
Alma
Wen
Bartley Block
Grand Répide
Bri Omtoo
Cavalry
Chartermaster Corps
Boston
Pen & Verniting Office
FP. Schulte
United States
Conaph Iydin
Union
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Albert Visher
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North Star
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B. Packer
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KT. Hamilton
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Daniel Spleen
W. R. Suleliis
W. A. Stonebook
Treasuurey
A. Coryell, Jr
Myron Eldred
New Haven
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IL. Hyde
Newark
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A. Biter
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OW. Baker
Ala
Rowell
Ay Athaca
J. Chambers
Davie
R. VanDuner
RBT
Mina College Glee Club
Traverse City
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Alma’s Eyesore
Libby, McNeil & Libby
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