24 Apr 1919
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1919
Page
1
The City of Alma officially reported the quota was topped on Wednesday ending volunteering efforts. City officials announced closure of volunteer activities as the program reached its limit.
Alma surpasses its quota in three days of volunteering, reaching $120,500 with volunteer subscriptions led by local residents. Banks and booths continued collecting as employers and corporations pledged further support, and officials anticipate Alma doubling its goal as the campaign ends, urging Gratiot county to finish the job.
Austrian resident John Kupres living near Breckenridge was raided by Revenue agents last week. He was arrested making corn liquor and jailed before being taken to Saginaw for local processing. About five gallons of moonshine were seized. Authorities believe he recently returned from Pint with stock and liquor reportedly made from a raisin-based mash.
The Saginaw high school loeball team, coached by Alles Michaelson, will play Arthur Mellon in a midweek metioottens showdown. Deputies confiscated meat stock from Copak near Breckenridge after a liquor test showed twenty eight percent alcohol. Kupros, linked to Copak, was arrested and bound over to May grand jury.
Treasury Department announces full allotment for subscriptions up to ten thousand dollars and prorating for larger amounts. Carter H. Glass, secretary, rules all under ten thousand are allotted in full even if total loan exceeds four and a half billion. County precincts urged to keep soliciting as some will not reach goal and others must cover the shortfalls. In Gratiot over ten thousand subscriptions will be rare, and reductions are unlikely.
Easter observances ran through Alma churches with large crowds. First Presbyterian offered a special Sunday school program and morning service drawing a top attendance in years. Evening cantata Eastertide featured soloists and choir under Hosmer. Baptist and Methodist churches reported strong services with special music and sermons. St John’s Episcopal held notable Easter music and sermons by Rev J Frank Jackson. Church of Christ emphasized citywide programs and impactful sermons by Rev Raum.
The world famous Lyman Howe will be shown here on Tuesday May 1. The program includes silent motion pictures in the afternoon and evening. Also note that Riverside cemetery yearly care charges of $1.00 are due to keep the grounds maintained, payable to W. A. Breck or Carl E. Gallagher.
Alma Public Schools selects Kelder as new superintendent. The announcement designates Kelder to lead district operations and set priorities for upcoming academic year.
A committee of Michigan educators unanimously recommends J W Kelder of Petoskey for Alma public schools superintendent. Kelder, a 14 year Michigan public school veteran and former Mt Pleasant leader, has earned praise for his work in Petoskey as a four minute speakers chair and Junior Red Cross courts chairman, and active Presbyterian church worker.
Women volunteers led by Mrs Pettit and Mrs Fitzpatrick organize in St. Louis and North Shade township, driving strong results. Alma and neighboring townships report heavy bond sales and countywide support, with local chairmen appointed to sustain the effort and move families toward participation.
In a week of baseball between Alma and Republic, Alma High School beat St Louis 5 to 4 in the opening game. Stearns pitched well for Alma despite early-season errors, and the lineup included ham, Pembroke, Hodge, and Neales. The article also notes a second game where Republic faced Truckmakers, with LeColive giving up the winning run in the ninth.
Under Mrs Vai Shepard county chairwoman for women four German helmets will be awarded for the best essays by grammar school children on Victory Loan topics. Rules are free and obtainable from township and city women’s committee chairs. Essay topics include Why Uncle Sam Still Needs Our Dollars for the Victory Loan and Why I Should Lend My Money to the Government.
The prosecution rested its case in the Choe matter and the defense begins calling witnesses on behalf of Mrs Johnson. The court session focused on pending motions and anticipated testimony from multiple witnesses related to the defendant's activities and alibi.
The trial exposed Emphasized testimony from Gertrude Gilson and Beaudry as prosecutors and defense cross examined deeply. Mrs Johnson and her sister's statements were highlighted, with a letter from Mrs Johnson read and admitted showing guilt and fear. Meanwhile Alma High School principal Layerman will return to lead the district next year.
Alma College plans a Saturday tilt with Olivet as both teams seek early-season answers. Coaches expect a strong showing from Alma’s pitching and hitting as Bayne eyes a solid performance on the mound while Olivet adjusts without a full lineup.
A large Victory Liberty Loan rally in Alma drew veterans Corporal Hunter and Major Bruce amid speeches by Mrs Hanky and Mrs Skriyster. Local officials and war board members urged support while recounting injuries and wartime service. Jail marriage of Tressie LaRow and John A. Freeland noted.
Solicitations begin as an active canvass for the remaining quota. Gratiot County lags behind Michigan's victory Liberty Loan target with about 200000 still needed to reach the county’s share of 702000. Ashley precinct reports oversubscription on day one, and county banks show mixed results with several pledges recorded across local lenders. The final county tally nears 254000 subscriptions through the volunteer system, with bank reports listing multiple local institutions and total county subscriptions at 234000.
Mr Mockridge of East Alma acted quickly last Thursday to save a girl burned by a stove fire at the Teed residence on Grove Ave. He carried the blazing stove from the house and doused flames on a child’s clothing, preventing a possible house destruction and serious injuries. The Teed family had just moved from a nearby farm. the Pherent-Teacher's club will meet at Washington school on Friday April 25 at 8 30 p.m. Mrs J W Priest will report on her Gary school visit. large attendance expected.
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