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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1922
Page
2
A detailed early feeding program for chicks from hatch to ten weeks emphasizes limited feeding until yolk is absorbed, plus a staged plan of brooding, starter mixes, greens, and a moist mash. The article blends poultry care with a flurry of local notices and social updates from Riverdale, including visits, marriages, and church events.
Mr and Mrs J Harrison and children spent Easter in Alma with Emerson Harrison. Miss Reta Green of Detroit visited at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Chas Green. Mrs H KE Wiley of Montgomery came for the illness of her mother Mrs Mary Hyde. Mrs Earl White and her son from Seville Center were guests of Mr and Mrs Harry White. Elizabeth Wilson returned from Mt Pleasant. Chas Ainsley of Alma was a Riverdale caller Monday. Dr and Mrs B M Highfield spent Easter Sunday in St Louis with Dr and Mrs A R Wheeler. Fred and Alfred Looker of Detroit visited friends in the area. Clinton Nelson of Alma was a Riverdale caller Thursday.
Mrs Charlie Dean of Flint visited her brother Pearl Beard at his home. Several from the district joined the M E church at Newark last Sunday. Charlie Curtis John Baker of Arcada and Pearl Beard fished the Chippewa river last Saturday returning with 172 fine fish. Guy Hibner and family spent Sunday evening with James McFaul. A surprise party was held for Mrs Athol Gilbert at the Knickerbocker home in honor of her birthday. John Pratts of New Haver visited Wilbur Pratt Sunday. Kenneth Murwin of Alma spent the weekend with his cousin Norris Howell. Clarence Husted and family of Perry District visited Pearl Beard Sunday. Ladies may obtain Social size Hammermill Bond stationery at the Record office.
Alma High School’s Good Friday chapel featured Miss Forsythe with pianist Eather Zinn, followed by orations by Jack Rockwell on immigration and Gerald Smith on the “Slant-eye menace” of the West. Rev Anderson gave a Good Friday sermon. The Alpha Beta Literary Society discussed Hawaii and the Philippines with Mrs Coddington, and foreign correspondence clubs form with letters to France China Japan and Italy arranged in English or near English for exchange. Graduation dress cost limits were set at eight dollars, with no new dresses for Baccalaureate. Senior commencement invitations arrived as planning for May Morning Breakfast and Junior Hop continues. General Science students toured Professor Notestein’s astronomy night and freshmen plan a spring dance with a college orchestra.
We thank neighbors and friends for help and floral offerings during the loss of our dear mother. Gratitude to Rev. Duffy for comforting words and to Mr. Wright for kindness and singing. Signed Myr. and Mrs. Vern Baird.
Elwell residents host Saginaw and Mt. Pleasant visitors while several neighbors recover from grippe and tonsillitis. A T O C F hall bazaar draws a good turnout as ceremonies unite Grace Culver and Sumner Hoxie in Riverdale with Rev. Strof officiating. The Record notes job printing services.
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