26 Apr 1917
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Apr 26, 1917
Page
1
A county message from Michigan calls for mobilizing farmers to maximize autumn harvests and curb food shortages amid rising prices. It outlines appointing commissions to assist agriculture, recruit labor if needed, and collaborate with state and federal efforts to support food production and wartime needs.
Elvia B Foule and Mine Elina Emeley, both of the city, were united last week Thursday at the home of the bride's sister in Detroit. Rev. Jo W. Priest performed the ceremony after the couple had previously left the city. They plan to live on Sneed Street and will be at home after May.
Mrs G B Austin of this city died last week Thursday morning April 10 at age about 80. She was born in Teubell County December 28 186K and spent most of her life here. Survived by daughter Key Posey of St Louis and six sons Rex Wayne Charles F Hard Carl George Rex, with many other relatives. Funeral services were held Friday at 9:00 a m with Rev Brown officiating at the local cemetery.
A community plans a preparedness parade Saturday night in Alma. The event aims to show support for national defense and boost fundraising with attractions and a stippled program. Organizers say local truck firms and volunteers will help, highlighting patriotism and independence.
The community planned a spring effort to use vacant lots for vegetable gardening. Mrs F X N Notestein heads the committee, inviting women and others to help identify suitable ground and obtain permission from owners. The note quotes Professor Morgan and calls for productive work to address hunger, urging all interested to contact Mrs Notestein immediately.
The Henderson Stock Company opens a week at the Opera House on Monday presenting up-to-date comedies and dramas including Traffic in Souls. The program starts with the comedy For His Sister's Sake and offers free tickets via local merchants. avoid Holiday Park auction.
A damaged draft describes a proposed Alms project with a building to house storage and a service area. It mentions amenities, a train segment, elevators, and repairs, but text is fragmented and uncertain about dates or exact entities.
A National League for Women’s Service chapter organized in Washington and with headquarters at 26 Witherell Street Detroit aims to coordinate and standardize women’s work in America. It seeks to mobilize organized groups for patriotism, home, state, nation, and humanity, cooperate with Red Cross and other agencies, and support wartime and postwar needs.
A Thursday shower and Friday luncheon honored Miss Messinger. About thirty guests attended both events. Gifts included kitchen utensils in pyrex and aluminum. The Pollarky and King households hosted with floral decorations such as bridal roses tulips jonquils and daffodils.
A new corporation is formed in the city with officers elected by stockholders. Directors include Braven, Fred Sitter, Raymond McLaughlin, Dayton Nelson, George Parson, and others. The firm plans immediate platting between Grafton Avenue and Archie building, near the Dovpd of tendo estate, west of the forty acres already owned. The property is expected to be marketed shortly.
The Alma College baseball team routed Ithaca 16 to 1 in the opening day of the season. Weather hindered play with cold field conditions and gusty wind. Munn sparked Alma with strong hitting and the team seized the lead early, as the opponent struggled to respond. The day also featured notice that Rev C D Brokenshire of Alma College was elected a member of the American Oriental Society at its Boston convention. The society promotes study of Semitic and oriental languages, literature, archeology, and history and includes many leading orientalists.
The note states Standard Oil Co prefers to build on its own land rather than a leased site. It emphasizes plans to proceed with construction in the coming summer, signaling confidence in owning the property and avoiding rental costs.
A reported plan for a new plant near railroad property stirs debate over land use and financing. Proponents say 30,000 will be spent on improvements and brickwork, while opponents fear environmental and community disruption. The project, tied to a unidentified company, hinges on securing adjacent property and may affect water supply, with construction expected to commence soon at a Yard site near the riverfront.
The Y M C A in Alma Mo outlines organizing boys into garden clubs to grow crops, learn budgeting, and share experiences. Seventy three local youths signed up, with twenty seven needing lunch help. clubs will meet in four groups led by leaders, with exhibits planned and state speakers expected.
A garbled 1930s Michigan report outlines new dry laws expanding liquor prohibitions and enforcement. It notes the creation of a Food and Drug Commissioner role and new powers to regulate intoxicated premises. An arrest chain follows involving Archie Fairchild, and warrants issued for Dick Rider and Harry Miller for drunkenness.
Republic Motor Truck Company employees win a half day off with pay for a midweek pause in the hawt week. The plan quells wage loss by giving every Saturday afternoon off without pay reduction, aiming to boost morale and productivity.
The Wax Camp Construction of Port Huron failed to win as Alma's council awarded the sidewalk project to Van Construction for the year. Van Construction bid twelve and a half cents per square foot for sidewalk fifteen cents for crosswalk and eighty five cents per cable yard for excavating. The council unanimously approved the bid.
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