Governor proposes unified state police under new department
Governor Groesbeck calls for a single state public safety department merging the State Police, Fire Marshal, Old Inspector, and Food and Drug enforcement under a governor appointed commissioner. The plan aims to end fragmented policing, improve crime prevention, and enable rapid police cooperation with local officials while tightening accountability. Opponents fear loss of local influence and independent enforcement.
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Department OF Public Safety
Alex. J. Groesbark
Forrester
Dockerville
Michigan
Prohibition
Food and Drug Department
State Senate
Groesbeck
Auto thief recovered as trooper busts moonshine haul
Trooper W J Poole of the Michigan State Police recovered a stolen automobile at a Lake Street residence in Jackson and confronted three men. Edward Kazmarek was linked to a gun drawn during the incident. John Bilik is held for car investigation, Edward Billk drew ten in the fracas. A moonshine stock and a broken five gallon jug were found in the house. The car had all numbers filed off. In the same report, a note on glass disintegration under moist soil and a brief history of Halloween are included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Poole
Michigan State Police
Lake Street
Jackson
Poole
Edward Kazmarek
Warren Stomley
John Bilik
Edward Billk
Legislature passes income tax amendment in Michigan
Lansing April 7 The house approved the income tax amendment by a two vote margin. The Strom motion picture bill failed to retain teeth while the automobile theft prevention bill is praised as highly effective. The Labor Board orders case presentation before wage cuts on railroad labor wages.
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Lansing
Mich
U. P
House
Groesbeck
Chicago
United States
United States Labor Board
United States Railroad
Still Coming and East Alm News Update
Community notices list donations and names tied to a stocking shower by the Women’s Auxiliary to aid needy city children. Local incidents include a traffic accident injuring George Hamp, several family moves, and planned welfare activities with East Alma and Republic avenues highlighted. A raft of social events, clubs, and school activities fill local calendar notes.
Japanese Insect Bell Sparks Curiosity Among Japin Readers
A brief note describes a tiny black beetle from Japan that emits harmonious chimes resembling a small silver bell, intriguing collectors and naturalists. The article highlights its unusual sound, suggesting a rare natural curiosity for insect acoustics.
Local Notes From Al ma and Surrounding Towns
Roy Miller and family from Sethton visited Al ma on business. Ithaca visitors included Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Chambers and John Nimmo with Glenn Wilcox and families. Mrs. Ralph Norton and son Max of Cleveland spent the week with relatives in the area and Brice. Barbara Mertz of Middleton visited A. P. Morris. Mrs. A Vandleck and Mrs. Emery Williams attended the funeral of Mrs. Linzie Harris at Middleton’s Christian church. Bernice Bellinger of Tonia and Rob Kelley with two children from Ubbardston visited Leo Reilinger. Scott Payne traveled to Ithaca on business. Mrs. Lloyd Downs and Doris of St. Louis spent Sunday with Will Troub. Hattie is nursing at the Co. Poledexter home near Carson City. Thomas Besserman, aged resident, died after a lingering illness. Thomas Caria moved into a newly purchased residence as Charge Priest. Jennie Casaptte moved into her new residence purchased by Thomas Cars. Vern Cook and Edmore visitors stayed with Mrs. and Mrs. Mod. Briggs, whose home burned recently. Erwin Erskine’s home quarantine for scarlet fever ongoing.
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Sethton Roy Miller
Alma
C. J. Chambers
Ithaca
John Nimmo
Glenn Wilcox
Ralph Norton
Max
Cleveland
Ohio
Brice
Mertz
Barbara
Middleton
A. P. Morris
A. Vandleck
Emery Williams
Linzie Harris
Christian Church
Middleton Inet
Mise Bernice Bellinger
Tonia
Dirs
Rob Kelley
Lubbardston
Leo Rel
Inger
Scott Payne
Basins
Lloyd Downs
Doris
St. Louis
Will Troub
Hattie
Carson City
Clark Besserman
Thomas Caria
Jennie Casaptte
Thomas Cars
Vern Cook
Edmore
Mod. Briggs
Erwin Erskine
Local Happenings and Arrivals in Alma Area
Alma residents and visitors are listed visiting and staying with local families including Mr and Mrs Do Wett Murtaugh Mr and Mrs Bob Rhoades Mrs Casper Sutton from Alma and Arthur Peck of Alma. Also noted are moves to new homes Wm Scranton James Cor Wm Caris and Vesta Griffith from Buffalo. An notice invites stockholders of the Acme Beet Harvester to attend a meeting on April 11 at P Creaser’s office.
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Leonard Potman
Breece
Do~ Wett Murtaugh
Bob Rhoades
Casper Sutton
Alma
Juris
Carder
Wm. Scranton
Dlornbeck
James Cor
Wm. Caris
Joe Chatman
Lansing
Arthur Peck
Venton
Vesta Griffith
Buffalo
Benjamin Borden
Alma Hoosters
Acme Beet Harvester
Creaser
Arthur Lipper
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State Police
Bureau of Standards
Labor Board
UH. L. Rockwell
John Carvas
Emily Maud Hooper
Ben Johnson
J. M. Montigel
W. EB. Reynally
P. Rinek
M. D. Wilcox
William Davies Amos
Lyle de Barnhart
Marret
Emily Davie
Allen T. Vollette
Gordon Trench
William J.B. Mieka
Margaret E. Moore
Marion Leste Reid
Lee M. Sharter
Harold A. Johnstone
N. T. Pessaratina
Paul P. Weatherhead
Poster Mitchel
Margaret M. Poole
Agnes May Youngs
Edath BR
Rhodes
LeRoy Carroll
Fred Shiter
Fred Shiter Brown-Ward Co. | Chua. F. Dabow Dr. Fd, Graham Gratiot County OM Co
R. W. Hooper
Mossimeor
Passona
Sawkins Phing Co
Symons Brothers
J. R Watkine
Women's Auxiliary
Renser’s
State St
Ayr
Tv Welfare League
Ceensor
East Alm
Martin Frainly
Green House
Republic Avenue
Sruet
George Hamp
Ely Hamp
Grove Wyetite
Chelsea
Lunelney
Harper
Jordan
Rev
Bennett
Boers
Dewi Street
Ray Snyder
Rosedale Avenue
Eastminster
Affternoon
Grierson
Grove Ayenus
Ernest Mockridge
Brailley
Grove Avenue
Olett
Gelston
Alma Culleoo
Wireman
Forrig Center
Girl Scout Scoutmistrons
Tren Pattison
Republic School
Vene Enna
Estaburg
Wolverine Dairy
Studebaker
D. Kleinhans Floral Co
Woodworth
Lalley Light
Alma Electric & Battery Co
Universal
Johnson & Thompson Ford and
Fordson Sales and Service
Alma, Mich
Alma Garage Co
Hallet & Davis
Washburn
Hubert M
Hobert M. Cable
Chase Bros
Emerson
The
Sawkins Piano Co
Victrola
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