Gratiot County Eyes Liberty Loan Quota Boost
Gratiot County seeks to exceed its 55 490 quota in the Third Liberty Loan drive with daily meetings and intensified subscriptions. County Chairman J. W. Robinson reports about 500,000 subscribed and urges rapid action in Alma and other districts to push the county over the top.
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Gratiot County
Gratiot
Gratiet County
J. W. Robinson
Alma
Federal Reserve Tank of
Chicago
Libwrry
Sammiea
Alma College Baseball Opens MIAC Benson Schedule Away
The Alma College baseball team begins the Michigan Intercollegiate Benson with two away games at Olivet Friday and Kalamazoo Saturday. Despite recent losses the Helmer coached squad is said to be strong and must elevate play to win. Six players are needed to strengthen the lineup as positions settle this week. Next week Alma hosts Hillsdale and Gray, a standout pitcher, is expected to deliver strong work.
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Alma College
Michigan
Maroon and Cream
Olivet
Kalamazoo
Lawes
Helmer
Alma
M. I
Gratiot County Men To Report For Camp Custer Duty
Forty nine Gratiot County men are summoned to report Saturday morning to depart for Camp Custer and enter Uncle Sam’s service. Tonight the Methodist Episcopal Church parlor hosts a banquet and entertainment by the Men’s and Young Men’s classes. An officer from Camp Carter will discuss expectations, addressing the men’s concerns about what lies ahead and the reasons for the draft and war effort.
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Gratiat County
Camp Custer
Uncle Sam
Sammies
Methodist Episcopal Charch
Carter
Liberty Loan Holiday Proclaimed by Michigan Governor Sleeper
Friday April 26 is declared Liberty Loan Holiday in Michigan by Governor Sleeper following the president's call for statewide cooperation. Local committees in Gratiot County plan intense campaigning to push the Third Liberty Bond, aiming to lift county quotas and convert subscriptions into a top national result amid ongoing war effort.
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United States
Ger
Wrocin
Albert Sleeper
Michiscan
Michigan
Gratiot County
Gratiot
Fred
Germany
Aieteel
McAdoo
Varioustates
Sind
Sleeper
Howe Attractions Bring L. H. Howe Pictures to Alma
Lynn Y H Howe pictures will be shown at the Methodist Episcopal church Friday and Saturday May 24 and 25 under the Young Men's class. Proceeds go to the Red Cross. The program, same as in major cities, is expected to draw a good crowd and raise funds for Alma. A special matinee will be for school children. Benjamin Chapin stars in The Son of Democracy with The Call to Alma.
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Lynn YH. Howe
Methodist Episcopal Church
Red Cross
Alma
Fr. Smith
Young Met
Lyman Howe
Supt Schulte
Rev William H Mason to Lead Saginaw Church After Alma Tenure
Rev William H Mason DD, longtime pastor of Alma's First Presbyterian, will become pastor of Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church in Saginaw. He has guided Alma with debt payment, church upgrades, and East Alma expansion, including Eastminster chapel, amid growth and city service.
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Warren Avenue Presbyterian Church
Alma
Rev
Dunkel
Warren Avenue
Saginaw
William H. Mason
Piast Presbyterian Church
Muon
Pivet Presbyterian Cuech
Thie
Mason
Sean
First Presbyterian Church
Alina
Maniygeneot Hd
de. Mason Fia
Willhim H. Mason
Amarone Duskel
Sai
Tila
Tiecoreet
Fatin
Kanuis
Anil
Seippur
William II Mason
Gowrd
Kan ‘Eas
Rine Hin
Willer
Park College
Princeton Seminary
Auburn
Great Eastern Seminary
Yallete
Galveston
Texas
Fourth Presbyterian Church
Musab
East Alma
Eastminster Chapel
Alma Boy Dies in Alabama War Hospital
Elisha Ewing Alma young man in the United States service died in a government military hospital in Alabama after a short illness. His parents Mr and Mrs 4 Ewing were notified and left for the south. It is expected his body will be brought home to Alma, to occupy the first soldier grave here of the brave sons who have gone to the front.
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Elihu Ewing
Alma
United Stattes
Alabama
Ewing
South
Secure Miss Glark for Garden Work in Alma This Summer
At a meeting in the First State Bank directors room in Priday Alma plans a summer garden project to boost food production. E C Lindemann proposed hiring Miss Clark, a high school botany instructor, to lead and direct the work, with government funds covering half salaries. William A Bahtke offered to raise $100 for Alma’s share, aiming to enlist teachers and parent support for strong participation in garden and canning efforts.
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Priday Eveniig
Alma
E. C. Lindemann
Rome
Mice Clark
William A. Bahtke
Almas
Chirk
Tod
Animager
Lindemann
Missing Words in the Ali Record Missing Word Contest
The Ali Record reports a week long missing words contest with A J Sutton of 128 Borkingham topping five errors. Readers can claim prizes at the Record office after correcting the listed ad copy omissions across Messinger and other local advertisements.
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Ali
Hinston
Mra
A. J. Sutton
Borkingham
Messinger
Adv
Alma City
Taan- Dey
Little Rock Coal Company
Smith's Bakery
Atv
F. A. Bennett
Several Deaths During Week Reported in Alma
Mrs. Susie Enterline of Old Alma dies Tuesday night. Local resident passing adds to week’s toll as community mourns.
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Susie Enterline
Old Alma
Local County Mourns As Several Pass Away In Recent Week
The community reports multiple deaths over the past week. Olive L. Lathrop of Elwell died Monday at St Marys hospital Saginaw after an operation attempt. Susie Enterline aged 78 died at her daughters home Burton Young. Baby Elizabeth Klinkleth daughter of B W Price died age two months after short illness. Ralph Copeland motor truck driver died after illness in South Carolina. Conrad W Baker a Toledo farmer died after two days illness in Toledo. Funeral services were held for the deceased with multiple organizations involved.
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Grit Reaper
Mré
Enterline
Olive Lathrop
Olive L. Lathrop
E. Lathrop
Elwell
St. Mary's Hospital
Saginaw
Kiwell
Bold
J Frick Jackson
Riverside Cemetery
Unis City
Susie
Isself
Burton Young
William Hi. Mason
Hiawbethrice Klinkleth
B. W. Price
J Ph Copeland Ralph Copeland
Bucks
South Carolina
Bolton
Conrad W. Bak
Conrad Wo Baker
Beaty Tring
Toledo
Ohto
Court Street
Foledo
Alma
Childres
Postponed Alma Record Industrial Issue Ahead of Schedule
The Alma Record postpones its industrial issue to next week due to conditions. It will feature at least twenty panes and aims to be the finest industrial issue yet for Alma. Advertisers are urged to submit material early to ensure timely publication and ample copies amid high demand.
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Alma Record
Rcant Wilk
Alma
Cor
Alma College names Edith Layer valedictorian and scholar
Edith Layer will be valedictorian of Alma College's senior class and has won the university fellowship to study at the University of Michigan next year. She previously received the Brownell scholarship at Alma College.
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Alma College
Edith Layer
University of Michigan
Brownell
Ground glass in jelly jars alarm Alma grocer
Police investigated reports of ground glass in jelly at Leahy grocery in east Alma. Chief Oscar Vibler inspected jars and three were opened. Jelly sent to United States District Attorney in Detroit for examination with results expected in days. Reports of ground glass in food prompt county residents to report any suspicious items.
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Bwil
Leahy
East
Alma
Oscar Vibler
United States District Attorney
Eastern Michigan
Detroit
United States
Department of Justice
New Masonic Hall to Be Ready Soon
Wright opera house recently leased to the Masonic lodge will be converted into lodge rooms with a dining hall and reception areas. The stage is removed, five old rooms become a banquet and lodge complex with a balcony and a fine new home for the Alta Masons under a long lease.
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Wright Opera House
Masonic Lodge
Rithe Lodge
Alta Masotis
Navy Recruiting Station to Visit Alma Weekly
Navy recruiting officer will be in Alma every Wednesday to examine recruits for the U S Navy. All branches are open. Examinations at the Army recruiting station with ages 14 to 44 allowed for enrolment. Men registered for the draft may enlist but need a release from their local draft board. Each applicant must show an age certificate or sworn statement proving age and citizenship before examination. Transportation will be provided to Detroit. For more details see the Army recruiting station on Friday or the county Navy recruiting committee chair. Applicants must be at the recruiting station between 9 AM and 12 PM and 1 PM to 5 PM each Wednesday.
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Armvy
Alma
U.S. Navy
Army
Hey
Detroit
Army Recruit E
Frain Te Kine
Navy
Stockholders Meet at Almaquint Company Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of stockholders of the X- All company will be held at the company offices today. The past year’s business is expected to show strong gains with orders for more paint than the company manufactures and a rapidly expanding operation.
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X- All Conpany
Jury Seeks to Secure Panel in Ongoing Trial Effort
Over a week has passed as court officials labor to secure a jury for the case. Proceedings show persistent attempts to empanel a representative jury amid delays and legal discussions.
Attorneys Act Carefully Supervisors Asked to Make New Jury List
In a murder case against Albert Eilorn the preliminary jury process drags on as Gratiot county supervisors prepare a fresh pool of jurors. Six venires have been examined with a seventh imminent, defenses exhaust challenges, and court sessions now run longer to speed selection.
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Albert Eilorn
Beatrice Epler
Ehre
Venice
Alma Record
Raller County
Albert Elrhorn
Ithaca
Gratiot
F. J. Moineth
New Fixtures at Alma Post Office Improve Layout
New fixtures for the Alma post office arrived late last week and workers are busy this week installing them. The upgrade will temporarily reuse some old fixtures, then seal off the corridor for patrons. The enhanced setup increases lock boxes and improves furniture arrangement for better service.
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Alma
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