Inter-Church Meeting Held at Alma in 1920
Denominational leaders for Gratiot county were chosen at the Inter Church World Movement convention held at the M E church in Alma on April 7 1920 Attendees came from St Louis Breckenridge Wheeler Ithaca Ashley Middleton Riverdale and Ata The meeting highlighted women in mission and urged prayer and personal evangelism with Easter Sunday described as the greatest in church history for conversions and commitments to membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter Church
World Movement
Gratiot County
M. E. Church
Alma
St. Louis
Breckenridge
Wheeler
Ithaca
Ashley
Middleton
Riverdale
Ata
Pred Klump
Saginaw
G. V. Trapp Grand Hapidg
Hugh Kennedy
Detroit
O. B. Thurston Leslie
Knight Pontiac
United Study of Missions
Trapr
Thurston
Knight
Kennedy
Christ
Presbyterian
William Roberts
M. B
L. L. Bewry
Methuea
Congregational
L. L. Steadman
Church of Christ
J. W. Yantix
A. G. Hortle
Church
Aces Coming to Alma for Spring Training
Saginaw Aces champions of the Michigan Ontario League arrive in Alma Tuesday for three weeks of spring workouts. Manager Red McKee, ex Detroit Tiger, will bring about thirty Aves to Saginaw on Monday then depart for Alma. Six games against the Alma Republics are set for Saturdays and Sundays from April 24 through May 9 ahead of the league opener on May 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw Aces
Alma
Gratiotburg
Red” McKee
Detroit Tiger
Aves
Saginaw
McKee
Sagihaw
M-O
Aces
Alma Republics
Large initiation event at Avna 1. C. F. lodge
Monday evening an extensive initiation took place as forty one candidates received the second degree by the Ithaca degree team. Most nominees were from the local lodge with seven from Ergewnod lodge near Sthves and the hilinee being local men. About two hundred fifty Odd Fellows from across the country attended. Nearly every county lodge was represented by large delegations. After the work a substantial banquet was served in the LO, 0, F hall dining room.
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Avna 1.C. F
Ithaca
Ergewnod Lodge
Sthves
Hilinee
Oddfellow
Iing
Interchurch Movement designates colleges for 100000 recruits
Adrian College Alma College Hope Hillsdale Kalamazoo colleges are named to participate in the Interchurch World Movement to train 100000 additional life service recruits over five years. The article notes 5000 yearly pulpits vacancies and only 1800 trained men, urging denominational schools to meet rising personnel needs while maintaining high standards.
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Hive
Adrian College
Alma Collee
Hope College
Hillsdale College
Kalamazoo College
America
Interchurch Movement
Teachers Examination Bulletin No 16 for Ithaca Michigan
The next regular teachers examination will be held at the Court House in Ithaca Michigan on April 29 and May 1 2020 beginning at 9 00 a m for general information see bulletin No 16 by A Potter County Commissioner of Schools. DeLuxe candies are advertised with circulation counters.
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Court House
Ithaca
Michigan
A. Potter
Remodeling the Gaffney Block State Street Project
State Street building to be rebuilt into first class structure with renovations aimed at modernizing storefronts and improving safety and curb appeal for downtown traffic. The project signals renewed investment in the Gaffney block as plans outline phasing and contractor timelines.
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State Street
Remodeling of Gailey block progress toward July finish
Broughton & Son oversee a three month remodeling of the Gailey block on State, adding a basement heating plant, refined store front, display windows, and a 48 by 40 foot interior, with a revised stair layout and marble trim. Mrs. S. Gaffney reports stock moves as work continues and completion is targeted for mid July. A separate note recalls Alma College social at Wright Hall with Miss Hazel Crosby announced engaged to Paul J. Field.
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Gailey
State Ee
Broughton & Son
Gaffney
Frst Chiss
Lng
Kanovet Company
5. Gaffney
Grace Roberts
Hazel Crosby
Paul J. Field
Albion College
Miss Croaty
Mr. Field
Aef. Crowley
Merrill
Mises Louise Cally
Lansing
H. M. Crooks
Chas. Rhodes
Henry Soule
Alger Wood
Carlyle Carr
Alma
Dean Roberta
Wright Hall
Alma Golflege
Ike” Field
Miss Crosby
Alma High School Baseball Schedule Announced
Coach Mullin lists nine spring games for Alma High School baseball with six veterans returning and four new players showing promise. The team opens May 1 at Mt Pleasant against Mt Pleasant, then faces Shepherd, Maywen, Louis, Measant, Ithwes, Midland, Lawik, and Jones Shepherd at various locations.
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Mullin
Alma
Stearns
Hyde
Lyons Lee Lyons
Creech
Cross
Chapin
Ellis
Wilk
Welch
Grange
Black
Mt Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd High
Shepherd
Maywen
Louis High
Measant
Ithwes
Kace
Midland
Midshavnt
Lawik
St Loun Jones
Shepherdt Tach
Vina
Old Alma Resident Daval McCarty Dies Saturday
Marydon LaPaugh McCarty, longtime respected Alma resident, died at home Saturday at age 86. Born in Salem Washtenaw County Michigan in 1840 she married twice, leaving a son and four daughters. her first husband and several children predeceased her. Survived by a sister, seventeen grandchildren, and a brother in California, she was reunited in marriage to Duval McCarty after her first spouse passed. Church membership remained strong throughout life. Funeral held Monday afternoon.
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Daval McCarty
Marydon Lalough McCarty
Salem
Washtenaw County
Michigan
Bi Yes
Mage
Soloman LaPaugh
Chiales
Sumner
Arnahin
St. Louis
A. BR. DuBois
Glendale
California
George Eineley
Lone Beach
Cal
LePaugh Hovang
Duval McCarty
Fife
Church and Christ
Brick two story business block planned on East Superior
Benjamin Berman starts a brick two story commercial building on the north side of East Superior street near Montigel hardware. It will be about 80 feet long with 12 foot frontage, possible two store rooms on the first floor, two stories plus basement, and aims to finish within two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Berman
East Superion Street
Montigel Hardware
Herma
Bevan
Alma Man Elected President of Michigan Northern Railroad
At a free annual stockholders meeting in Maple Rapids Clinton Nelson of Alma was elected president of the Michigan Northern Railroad, after long involvement with the project. Officers include Isaac Hewitt treasurer, C A Hervey secretary, W D Paterson comptroller, and Roy J Darwin manager of industrial relations. Directors elected: C F Warden chair, A Hervey, W D Paterson, J B Spitzley, Iane Hewitt, D J Beckwith, Clinton Nelson, and Fred W Hooper.
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Michigan Northern Railroad
Maple Rapids
Clinton Nelson
Sity
Oigo
Alma
Isaac Hewitt
Maple Rapide
C. A. Hervey
Lansing
W. D. Paterson
Charles F. Warren
Roy J. Darwin
Frank L. Dodge
Wette Charlier F. Warden
A. Hervey
John B. Spitzley
Westphalia
Iane Hewitt
D. J. Beckwith
Perrinton
Fred W. Hooper
College Team to Open Season at Ypsilanti Opener
The Altoy College will open the season Saturday at Ypsilanti against Michigan State Normal, a tough matchup as coach Wood fields veteran players led by Captain Eddie Boyne and Crittenden. Several newcomers compete at first base and short, with eligibility questions affecting lineup. Alma star Rynewrson expected to star for Ypsi.
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Altoy College
Buwehad
Michigan State Normal
Ypsilanti
Ypsi Normal
Michigan Intertullenate Athlete Association
Intel
Cash
Tomion
Hebert
Thonning
Short
Richarde
Vender
Fow
Scntt
Sandusky
Rynewrson
Haner
Ypsi
Army trains farmers to solve farm labor shortage
In view of a nationwide farm labor shortage the Regular Army is highlighted as the active solution. Discharges will release men trained in agriculture, farm mechanics, management, and animal husbandry, many of whom had no prior farming experience but prove more efficient due to modern instruction. Camp Dodge and Camp Funston are noted for tractor operation and related courses.
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Counry
Camp Dodge
Camp Funston
Kas
Strike Could Force Republic Plant Closure Warns Rail Walkout
Rail workers threaten a walkout that may force the Republic plant to close, raising fears of production disruption and potential job losses as labor action looms.
Republic Motor Truck Company Faces Material Shortages Amid Rail Strike
The Republic Motor Truck Company aims to keep Alma industry supplied by overland deliveries as rail strikes disrupt shipments. A large fleet of trucks and spare parts are being prepped to continue operations, though a prolonged strike could force shutdowns. Officials urge prudent spending to weather the disruption while hoping for a quick end to the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Alma
Rother
Republic Motor Trick Company
Nioe
Gramd Rapits
Republic Miter Truck Company Inc
Bie
Partes
Republic
Republicans Out With a Week To Opening Of Season
Alma college prepares for the season with the Saginaw Aces set to visit Republic field. Manager Olmsted begins outdoor drills for about a dozen new players, aiming for a fast diamond and a strong squad led by Marty Becker at third and a veteran infield. The lineup includes Chouinard Oakes Lafleur Tooley Loney Runt Smith Boyle Michell and pitchers and catchers Hagermat Freeman Sherlow Truckey as the team eyeing a solid six-game series with Saginaw.
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Republics
Saginaw Aces
Republic Field
Olmsted
Alma
Marty” Becker
Chouinard
Oakes
Lafleur
Tooley
Republican
Loney
Runt” Smith
Boyle
Michell
Interchurch Conference at First Presbyterian Church
An Interchurch Conference will be held Sunday at 3:00 PM at the First Presbyterian church. Outside speakers will discuss the Interchurch movement and its relation to Alma. Everyone is invited to attend this meeting. The notice also mentions Port Motor Co. and their use of the EX IDE starting battery and vehicle battery sites at 316 State St. by G. Max Bildson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Interchurch Movement
Alma
Port Motor Co
Aduittery
State
St. G
Max Bildson
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