Alma’s Rapid Growth Sets City Pace in State
A census telegram to Alma from Congressman Joseph W. Pordney states the city’s population at 7,042, a 173.0 percent rise from 2,757 a decade ago. Experts note housing shortfalls and limited homes kept figures below expectations, while J. E. Converse opens a larger store on East Superior Street with an expanded optical department and new displays.
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Alma
Joseph W. Pordney
Muskegon Heights
Alon
J. E Converse
Alma Jeweler
Harr & Gibbk
East Superior Street
Alma to welcome new first chaos machine shop built by J P French
Alma plans a fireproof one story machine shop to be built behind the Alma hotel. City officials granted permission for construction. The project reflects Alma’s need for industrial facilities and French’s reputation as a skilled machinist.
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J. P. French
Alma
Alma Hotel
French
SCHOOL WEEK PROCLAIMED FOR TEACHER SHORTAGE IN MICHIGAN
Governor Albert E Sleeper designates April 11 1920 as SCHOOL WEEK urging press pit and clubs to discuss teacher supply and school problems during the state proclamation issued at the Capitol on March 30 1920.
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Michian
Commonwealth
Albert E. Sleeper
State of
Michigan
Lanain
Primary gives state to Senator Johnson in Michigan note
Michigan delegates to the Republican National Convention were instructed for Senator Johnson of California, but Gratiot county favored Major General Leonard Wood with a 660 plurality. Alma and city wards showed light turnout in a county election, with Wood leading Johnson in most precincts for president and in several contests for National Committeeman. Several precincts detailed vote tallies for Wood, Johnson, Lowden, Hoover, Poindexter and McAdoo, with Democratic results listed for Connelly, Bryan, Palmer and Edwards.
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Michigan
Johnson
California
Detroit
Gratiot
Leonard Wood
Wood
North Star
Bethany
Sumner
Alma
St. Louis
Lewden
Hoover
Perth
Moindexer
Simpson
Demoers
McAdoo
Edwards
Warrier
Alcoa
Ward
Payee
Lowden
Pershing
Palmer
Bryan
Hoovery
Warner
A. Smith
Marx
A. Wood
Josin
Connelly
McAddo
Hal Smith
Justin
Connolly
Hoover Simpson
Democrat McAdoo
H. Smith
Jontin
Connally
Johnson Wood
Lowdon
King
Parahing
New Hospital 15 Nearing Completion in Alma
Remodeling the Abbott home on Woodworth avenue into a private hospital for Dr. Thomas J. Carney advances toward completion. Eleven beds will be available with capacity for fourteen if needed. Rooms on multiple floors include a white finished operating room, a basement lab, dining area, and laundry. Completion expected within one to two weeks. Also included are college debating team selections for Alma with debates set for April 16 on compulsory arbitration for labor disputes. Obituary notes Iva Jean Clow, born 1880, died April 2, 1920, survived by husband Lucilla Hopkins, daughter Lucille Frances, and family.
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Woodworth Avenue
Thomas J. Carney
Anna Physica
Carenny
Alma
Kalamazoo and
Hope Colleges
Almas
Kalamazoo
Holland
Hope College
U.S
Jee Sharrar
Edwin Boyne
George Olmstead
Stanton Ellet
Paul Cash
Lyle Alma
Michigan
Barnhart
Frank Vreeland
Geo
Hebert
Barker
P.M. Riggs
Pauline Bollwin
Harry Casey
Stalph Cherhout
Gustaat Colburn
R. He Earlddrgel
Mise Pansy Front
Burt Gilbert
Austin Keih
Ian Kelly
Wise Mayme Mar Oe Mann
Me HA Ohne
Mildred Cleon
Geary Strong
J. Thomas
Jennie Winchell
le D. V. P. Cash
Iva Jean Clow
Frances E
Mary
Clow
Lucilla T. Hopkins
Cortland New York
Lucille Frances
Homer Ave. Methodist
Cortland
Celebration 10 Result Plans For Alma Day In May
Plans form for Alma day to celebrate local achievements and the city’s maiden voyage to Argentina with a load of goods. Mayor Murphy and Federal Welfare Worker Crawford push a big event May 1 with a postal card shower featuring an Alma city card and a message of growth. The campaign aims to boost visibility of Alma as a growing small city in the state.
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Charles R. Murphy
Alma
Argentina
South America
Crawford
St. Louis
Murphy
Alma plant opens new Standard Oil facility in Alma
The Standard Oil Company of Indiana completed the Alma plant on Grant Ave, a one story pressed brick building 30 by 80 feet hosting a warehouse, office and garage. The Saginaw branch planned the site to serve central Michigan, with a fleet of Republic delivery tracks and a full line of lubricants and greases. Charles A. Mownan will be superintendent of the withers and B. Lehr named as posting agent.
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Alma
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Grant Ave
Saginaw
Michigan
Republic
Calvern
Charles A. Mownan
Aba
B. Lehr
So Sold by Baker structure to be altered by Salvation Army
Salvation Army buys the two story Baker block on West Superior street in Alma with plans to avoid immediate changes to Baker store and Charles H. Smith bakery. In the future a Salvation Army hall may be built, while Baker retains a ground step and the Smith bakery continues on the first floor. The article also notes a Gratiot County Methodist conference on April 14 at the M E church and lists conference speakers. Additionally, Business publication highlights D W Robinson store mailing list methods for 20 000 central Michigan names, and Alma High School plans a comedy play Alice at the Fire on April 1 with tickets 25 and 35 cents.
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Lo N. Baker
West Superior Street
Salva~tion Army
Army
Alma
Baker
Charles H. Smith
Fromy
Salvation Army
Baker Store
Smith Bakery
Nodoen
Salvation Army Hall
Natchy
Gratiot County
M. E
Prowpeet Avenue
W. H. Phelps
D. D
George A. Oxbourne
D. P. Ls
Conernest
Re . Floyd
Carr
Mik . Crawford
George J. Yinger
T. H. Wright
Light Brigade
G. A. Osbourne
J. L. Canright
Chengton
China
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Detroit
Tts
D. W. Robinson
Mr. Robinson
Central
Michigan
Robinson Store
Alma High School
Alice
Change Ordinance Aims to Tighten Health Rules in Alma
Alma city faces a likely redraw of the proposed Wealth Ordinance guiding food preparers and service workers. The draft expected next week may require health clearances, regular inspections, and restaurant or hotel licensing with a sanitary card for eateries, indicating staff health and absence of contagious diseases. The item notes possible posting of sanitary cards to reassure patrons.
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Alma
City Commission
Alma College Triumph Secures Saginaw Valley Title
Alma College defeats Saginaw 28 to 2h to clinch the Saginaw Valley basketball championship. M. Smith stars with eight field baskets as Alma fights a back‑and‑forth first half into a decisive second period. Beattie and Ranchey add scoring while Beattie dominates early scoring and lineups list Alma Beattie Rice Smith and Gaffney versus Saginaw Beattie Miller Miller Beattie.
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Geary W. Myers
American Legion Chams
Saginaw Valley
Saginaw Legionaires
Saginaw
Alma
Sabin
Anhead
M. Smith
Meiibeyer
Crittenden
Miller
Smith
Beattie
Gaffney
Ranchey
McGregor
Rice
Meilebeyer
Meller
Raneney Hout
Reforee— Wood
Alma College
Alma College track prospects improve with returning runners
Alma College shows stronger track potential this year after Johnson’s departure. Walker of Almont emerges as a leading weight man, already pushing shot past forty feet. Veterans Richards and Anderson, plus others, are slated for key events and scoring roles as the team aims for MIA A honors. Also in town, the Alma College Glee Club plans its annual home concert April 1 at the Presbyterian church following a successful spring vacation tour ending in Grand Rapids and Flint.
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Alma College
Johnson
Michigan
Albion
Maroon and Cream
Walker
Almont
Richards
Anderson
Coach Wood
Presbyteriane
Alma College Glee Club
Presbyterian Church
Grand Rapids
Battle Creek
Flint
Belding
Parents Not Located Yet After Abandoned Baby Case
An abandoned three day old baby found on Elizabeth street porch Monday night drew police, city physician and neighbors into a search for the parents. The infant was warmed in a blanket with a hot water bottle and left with $45 in cash in the clothing. Investigators questioned physicians but found no clues, and footprints could not be traced beyond a snow covered road, suggesting an automobile departure.
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H. T. Rogers
Elizabeth Street
Perean
D N. Day
Elty
Rogers Home
Eoon
Hawe
Incul
Michigan Picnic Brings Gratiot County Face to City Crowd
At the Michigan Picnic in Syeanore Park Los Angeles Gratiot County was well represented with attendees from Ithaca St. Louis Alma and local old residents named in the report. The March weather summary notes mean highs 43 mean lows 29 degrees a high 69 on the 28th and a low 5 below on March 6 with 2.40 inches of precipitation and 5.0 inches of snowfall. Sixteen clear days nine cloudy and the rest partly cloudy were recorded.
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Michigan
Syeanore Park
Los Angeles
California
Gratiot County
Borden
Ithacw
St. Louis
Resideute
Alma
Suydam
Jew
Snydes
Ford
Montigel
Geo
Kuhlman
P. M. Smith
Easter Dinner Hosts and Local Social Ties in Alma Area
Wright school notes Easter gatherings with Rockfellow and Isham families near Elwell Pompeii and Alma, plus the passing of Mrs Iva Hopkins at her parents home. Funeral at Alma M E church. Clyde Johnson hosts several local families, Week sale draws crowds. Alma College Glee Club to perform at Presbyterian church on April 14 with 50 cent admission.
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Iva Hopkins
Glen
M. E. Church
Alma
Clyde Johnson
Matt Johnon
Hugh Johnson
Elwell
Andrus
Somerton
Geo
Weeks
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Converse
Elwell Corner
Wright Avenue
L. W
L. A. Wood
Shadow Lawn Division
Sleeper
Senator Johnson
L. 0
College Debating
T. J. Carney
Arcada Farmers Club
Smith and Walston
Vouth
Clare Smith
C. F. Haintine
Mr. Song
the Club 102
Micheals
Clare
Weasley Webb
Fred Rockfellow
Graham
Alm
Standard Ofl Company of Indiana
Alma Girecer
Ison Robinson System
Alma College Glee
Cort Parsbyterian
Alma Legion
Mrs. Rogers
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