Eichorn Murder Trial Started In County Court
The Albert Eichorn murder case opened in circuit court before Judge E J Moinet. Prospects of a long, high profile trial were outlined as jurors were preliminarily selected, with nine passed for jury service and more called to build a panel likely to be seated within the week. Expected duration remains two to three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Eichorn
Iide Fury
Pie Chanoes
Fury
E. J. Moinet
Ora L. Smith
Smith
Albert Eivhorn
John TP Brennan
Flint
Ines Duhnsen
Eivhorn
Word Contest Winners at Alma Record Named
The Alma Record announces two weekly winners in its missing Word contest. Mrs. Robert Banks of Michigan Avenue and Cleo Weatherby of Court Avenue correctly identified errors in local ads. Banks found three defects across Messinger and Brunner ads. Weatherby detected the Brunner heading error last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Record
Robert Banks
Michigan Avenue
Cleo Weatherby
Court Avenue
Rock
Brunner
Martha Washington
Weatherby
Alma ladies host gilinner for twenty two Sammies
The cunt sitters of Alma served a gilinner to twenty two Sammies at Mrs Alva Smith home assisted by Mrs John Cromwell The table was decorated with pink and white carnations from the Pardee greenhouse The ladies thank Eckert Giles Ralph Miller Swarthout and Gorman stores and residents of Bridge Ferris and Hannah streets for their aid in making the affair a stevens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Alva Smith
John Cromwell
Pardee
Eckert & Giles
Ralph Miller
Swarthout and Gorman
Bridge, Ferris
Hannah Streets
Stevens
Alma Faces Tough Test in Ypsi Normal Clash
Alma college baseball meets Ypsi Normal in a high profile Ypsi Alma game Saturday. Powers, last year’s standout pitcher with the Teachers, and a veteran Normals squad, aim to halt Alma’s fresh attack as Helmer’s crew seeks a different result. The Maroon and Cream show promise after Mt. Pleasant Normal victory and vow to push the top rated visitors to the limit in a battle weighing on local fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Ypsi
Alma
Powers
Will Helmers
Eddie Johnston
Eddie Rayne
Maroon and Crewm
Maroon and Cream
Mt. Pleasant
Worden’s Train Party Sparks City Trouble in Alma
Oilie Worden and relatives celebrate on a Saginaw train to Alma, drink and fighting arise with Detective Rice. Worden jailed after smashing windows, fined two dollars, then released with help from Albert Worden. Officials vow stricter action and possible removal for trial. other participants face pending charges.
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Oilie Worden
Aira
Olin
Albert
Thetew
Alma
Saginawoor Merrill
Mr. Rice
Ollie
Detective
Rice
Randes Sively
Nitber
Dustien Johnson
Worden
Xcusi
Durance
Dillon Johnada
Coute
Albert Worden
Olie
Wibber
Francia King
Ollie Worden
Justin Wm. Rovers
Steeley Baker
Jay
Ollie Worter
Alma Passes the $130000 Liberty Loan Mark
Gratiot County's Liberty Loan drive shows strong momentum with Alma leading in subscriptions. The Federal Reserve report through April 1 indicates county totals near 2.27 percent of quota, with Alma showing robust city contributions and a goal of $225,000 before May 4, despite some banks not yet reporting.
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Gratiet County
Vaurly
Alma
Massa
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Gratiot County
Evity
Alita Wall
Repub
Uncle Sam
Aéd
Sufmerip
Prite
Federal Reserve
Theeere
Ashley
Eve Errhhice
Ithaca
St. Louis
Elwell
Alii
Ae Ashley
Binnister
Breckenridge
Belton Middleton
North Star
Sid Pervinton
Saton Pompeii
Riverdale
Wheeler
Anno Elwell
The Son of Democracy Film At Idle Hour
A series of pictures titled The Son of Democracy showing episodes from Lincoln life from childhood to death. Benjamin Chapin impersonates Lincoln with fidelity in Alma shows. The group My Father is praised for idea and detail. Idle Hour screening urged for Leacore and parents.
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Lincoln
Benjamin Chapin
Alma
Father
Leacore
J. Frank Jackson
New Concern Forms Twin Cities Realty in St Louis Area
Twin Cities Realty Company, based in New Sul, forms with capital at Sunn and offices opened on Beachy Block. It has taken over four subdivisions including Central Hewlite and High and Hardens near Gratton avenue, with others in Louis area like Seen Hughes and City View. Alma residents Mr Soule elected president. Otto Sanderhafl invited to teach. Mr Peed Slater Haetmen elected.
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Kealty Company
Ab Sunn
WEL
Wil
Beachy Block
Alinad St. Lavin
Hae
Husthog Gratiot
Hewlite
Ventre Heights
Oit Gratton Avenue
Ise Louis
New Sealky Company
Hughes
City View
St Louis
Alma
Mir
Soule
New Realty Company
Otto Sanderhafl
Treacher
Peed Slater Haetmen
STARTS A NEW COAL COMPANY IN CITY
Bleach former Little Rock Coal manager announces forming Commercial Coal Company. He has secured land at Gratiot avenue foot and plans to erect coal units within thirty days. Bleach notes past friction with Little Rock partners but says he acted to pursue better prospects and maintains cordial relations with former associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Bleach
Little Rock Coal Company
King
Fem
Commercial Coal Company
Blesch
Gratiot Avenue
George S. Young
Carla Sales
Reid
Leach
Willeek
Little Rock
Eld
Stenographers Wanted for U S Government Posts
The United States Government seeks thousands of stenographers and typists. Examinations held weekly in Alma. Women urged to apply. Entrance salaries $1 000 to $1 200 yearly. Contact Merrill Stuckey, secretary, local board, for blanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Orient
Washington, D
Aes
Alma
Call of the Postales
Sccure
Merrill Stuckey
Gratiot County 4% Enlistees for Camp Custer April 27
Gratiot County draft board lists 4% men to depart for Camp Custer at month end. An initial group leaves April 27 to begin army training, with another call of nineteen more men due May 10. Names include Alma and Detroiter residents, reflecting local mobilization amid the United States war effort.
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Gratiot
Aliom
Custer
United States
Teaitine
Carda
Te En- Crain
Siti
Tollowas Nuit PO
Aplin
Aatley
Gerer Chapemar
Teas Mennett
Alena
Aime
Willey Hinsoh
Alma
Wheeler
Aine
Archie Little
Bt Leute
Metin
Lani Sines
Mtoe
Hecke Fe
Kemi Fertive Fuetak Loune
Toca
Trent Myikes
Prenton
War Savings Drive Boosts Thrift and War Stamps in Alma Schools
War savings program at Alma public schools continues with stamp sales at the post office. Over 600 dollars in War Savings and Thrift stamps have been sold this week, largely to pupils, as the drive aims to reach thousands more before year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Public Schools
Alma
Howard Luke
Uncle Sam
United States
Billy Sunday warns booze spoils winners in athletics
In a recent address on Booze the evangelist states that winners in sports have no use for liquor. He says booze cannot build winning performance and men who rely on alcohol will not be winners in any line of work.
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Billy Sunday
Gratiot men urged to return draft questionnaires promptly
An explanation notes that several Gratiot county youths who failed to file draft questionnaires are not deserters. Draft rules require those in service or training to prove their status, or the board may act against those at the front. Parents and relatives are urged to ensure forms are completed and returned.
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Gratiot
Gratiot County
France
Hobart's Front Line Letter On YMCA Service In France
Gratiot County former secretary Hobart writes from France describing YMCA aid to soldiers. He praises workers, details huts open all night for hot drinks and writing, supply runs, and efforts to comfort troops under shellfire. He notes transport challenges and front-line moves, promising more from the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobart
Gratiot County
MC A
YM. C. A
France
United States Army
Blaine Curtiss
Curtins
Gratiot
Luke i
Orarutos
C. A
Voters approve 45000 bond for Alma district school ward building
The Pine River Arcada Alma district voters approved a 45000 bond Monday to build a two story ward school at Elmwood site west of Grover Avenue. The plan by Butterworth Lansing includes auditorium and multiple classrooms to relieve crowded facilities ahead of fall opening.
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Pine River and
Arcada
Alma
Elmwood
Grover Avenuiely
Meisure
Alina
Grover Avenue
Coat of Bridge and
Grover
Butterworth
Lansing
Balldine
Tt Ig
City committees named at first town council meeting
Mayor Francis King appointed yearlong committees Tuesday night. Street committee includes F H Glass Nelson Fullerton PF Smith. Fire committee E W Lake E L Smith A R Smith. Claims and accounts J S Knoertzer J C Chick A R Smith. Sewers and drains E W Lake F H Glass Nelson Fullerton J C Chick FP Smith EL Smith. Ways and means E L Smith F L Glass F L Smith. Electric lights Nelson Fullerton J C Chick BR W Lake. Health committee E L Smith J C Chick J S Knoertzer. Printing committee A R Smith Nelson Fullerton J S Knoertzer. Park Board F F Smith J Chick E L Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis King
F. H. Glass
Nelson Fullerton
Smith
E. W. Lake
E. L
A. R. Smith
J. 8. Knoertser
J.C. Chick
F.H. Glass
Chick
Smith EL
E. L. Smith
FL Glass
F. FL Smith
J. C. Chick
BR. W. Lake Health Committee
Knoertzer
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Eichorn
Hall
Ypsilanti
Teh Helmer
Nine
Liberty Loan Drive
Twin Cities Realty Company
Newsul,000 Company
Coal Company
George Blesch
Wormer
Commercial Coal Co
GEO, OC. Blesch i
Stenograpters
Siveteen
Woc. T. A Note
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