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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1914
Page
7
Wheeler School reports show Mamnie Bair as editor in chief with Alfred Woratthy Eom Philps and Bertha Hick as assistants. Several students were absent due to illnesses and unspecified events while others tended a garden and prepared classroom displays featuring lilies and student work.
A school debate on the topic That Pay nst-wise Vessels Afirmative led by Johnstone and Faustman faced off against Baird and Ford. The audience watched as students from Viva Hillock to Mrs. Heard attended. The debate concluded with the negative side declared the winner and local teachers served homemade candy to the defeated side.
Cohoon and Allen Mr and Mex Fred O Boyle were Mina Testay. Nira Herbie Chifiie and son Warren visited Thursday in Alma with Mre tanita Du Bais. Rellie and Jessie Childs delivered jonocle to Alma Friday. Mrs Cardly Thomas retired to her she from Detroit the fore part of the week. Mrs T Richardson returned from a Ms Pleasant Saturday morning. Mr and Mrs J W Shelhins spent Past er with their daughter Mes T M Lary of North Star. Mr and Mrs Gwen Weight entertained at the home of Walter Sheary near Mt Pleasant Sunday. Mr and Mrs Artie Conley spent Easter with Will Varideboek and family. Ms and Mrs Jake Neteley and family visited at the home of J W Shellhaas Sunday. Mrs Clara Grover was in Alma Saturday. Delbert and Arlig Conley were called to Morn Friday on account of their father’s sickness.
Community notes list the sick list for John Ferris and various visits and movements around Sumner and nearby towns. References include Crystal, Saginaw, Riverdale, Alma, Elm Hall, and Tower with dances, dinners, and family gatherings. Obituary mentions include Mr Robert Fisher and aging residents. celebrations note a Lang marriage at Elm Hall and a lively Old World sendoff.
Numerous Alma Riverdale residents and visitors are listed from Monday to Sunday. Individuals include Margaret Bryant, Carl Hill, Charles Blair, Dr Melquihlin, Edward Matthewes, Miss Ethel Vanalstine, Miss Elenora Garvey, George Dormire, Edward Leonard, and many others. Events cover basketball games, business trips, social visits, an Easter gathering, and a large fire at the John Matthewes hotel with substantial damage and prompt containment.
Riverdale girls battled Hall in a tight late game with kept pace action. Elen Hall led Riverdale's fast start while Ginke spearheaded a strong finish as both teams traded baskets in a heated contest.
Late evening notes mention Mee Landis Pratt laid up with knee trouble. Mr and Mrs J E Morgan were present. Alma Sarchlay reports no school last Tuesday. Miss Mikewell, the teacher, was lauded. Mrs C B Wiltstine guest of Mrs Innes Covell Friday.
Fragmented OCR era notes mention Wil Shyng and BK Hundy as Imasiness piad in Alona on Thursday. Ted Cram did CB. Willabire trans acted tusbees in Alma on Wednesday. George Abbott taught on a farm once owned by Jutn Small and resided with Nig family. George hails from Moab after time at tig place. Mr and Mrs A E Miller hosted East er guests of Mr and Mrs Hy ao. A Wee Cravity Easter Winner with Wie.
Dated notes show Mrs Hernert Fisher visiting near H M Miller and family with Levi Pritchard and others for Easter. The eighth grade prepares for exams May 1. Families including Will Shong Turley Grant and Claude Whitford are mentioned with multiple local homes.
West Arcada notes include AD Beeson Iver’s pray burst and Sanny reciiifie seven, Mrs R A Gee visiting Myron Pri lter’s Sunday for a short visit. Mrs Allis plans a few days to Bold to see her brother. Mr and Mrs Harry Walking Nave return from Stanton where they worked a few days. Harry goes to work for Play Nelson and Mrs Wathitte helps Mire Hyste with her work.
Mrs. J C Van De Lande of Kirkland, IM, says Electric Bitters kept her from breaking down while nursing a relative for three months. If you feel tired with no appetite and poor digestion, Electric Bitters is the spring tonic for stomach, liver and kidneys. Start a month of treatment. relief or money back. Second bottle $1.00 through Wheaton & Sons, Rhodes' Drug Store, The Rexall Drug Store.
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