Alma College campaign passes $200,000. seeks $140,000 more
Alma College reports over $200,000 raised in the drive led by General Chairman Phelps Newberry as districts in Saginaw Bay City Flint and Grand Rapids push toward a $50,000 conditional gift. Additional pledges bring total to $192,000 with city of Alma contributing $60,000 and Presbyterians in Grand Rapids Bay City Flint and Detroit organizing to reach the June target.
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Alma College
Phelps Newberry
Gratiot
Saginaw
Bay City
Flint
Grand Rapids
General Board of Education
Presbyterian Chitech
General Education Board
Presbyterian Board
Alma
Sicinan
Friends of Alma College
Detroit
Kalamazoo
Lansing
Jackson
Hillsdale
Adrian
Ponting
Michigan
All of a Sudden Peggy at Alma High School
The Alma high school senior class presents Ernest Deny’s three act comedy All of a Sudden Peggy under Miss True Dewin Friday night April 29 at 8 in the school auditorium. The play features Hawkhurst at the country home of Lady Crackenthorpe with guests Mrs. O Mara and Peggy and a cast including William Collins Ruswell Murphy Floyd McDawid Paul Moore Jean Sigman Elizabeth Williams Doris Bradford Emiline McFaul Lota Thomas Mildred Schick and others. Alpha Theta College Chapel program announced for May 6.
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Alma High School
Jean Sigman
Lady Crackenthorpe
Elizabeth Williams
Millicent Keppel
Doris Bradford
Calquhoun
Emeline McFaul
O'Mara
Prof. O'Mara -Lota Thomas
Peggy
Mildred Schick
Alma College Baseball Set for Michigan Intercollegiate Action
Alma College baseball heads to Hillsdale and Adrian this week for the M I A A season opener. Coach Steele’s squad aims for a split against strong foes, with Gruell on the mound and Williams the lone returning outfielder. Lineup candidates include Wageoner Ratheturg Kirker and Marks, Terrant, Rose in the field. French to start Friday, Scott to back him up Saturday.
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Steele
Alma College
Boll
Michigan
Hillsdale
Adrian
Adrianites
Maroon and Cream Aggregation
Bath Nps
Hillsfale
Alma
Wageoner
Themat
Ratheturg
Kirker
Short Mt
C. L. Williams
Marks
Dancer
H. Williams
Terrant
Rose
Williams
French
Scott
Alma High School Defeats Indians in Tuesday Baseball Game
Alma High School overwhelmed the Indians 12 to 3 at Republic Field on Tuesday. Pitcher Chaffin dominated with 16 strikeouts and four hits in four at bats, while Lyons and Waggoner contributed offense. Errors by the Indians aided Alma in several innings, and Walker finished strong on the mound. The victory signals a strong season ahead for Alma’s young team. Theta Alpha Epsilon announces a Bible school musical Friday night at 8:00 with a public program and guest participants.
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Mt. Pleasant
Republic Field
Alma High Schooleam
Alma
Chaffin
Almaites
Anise
Walker
Lyons
Waggoner
Alma High
Indiant
Garrow
Akins
Lyon
Theta Alpha Epsilon
The
Christian Church Bible School
Mrs Francis King Publishes Two New Flower Books
Mrs Francis King, a leading flower garden authority, announces two new books. Pages from a Garden Notebook, due May 10 from Charles Sembiers Sons, accompanies The Well-Considered Garden. The Little Garden, issued by Atlantic Monthly in June, targets small spaces with planning tips and garden pictures. King, a noted horticultural figure, has long guided national gardening efforts and once led the National Horticultural and Agricultural Society. Judge E J Moinet schedules Oscar Collins murder trial for May 9 after witness availability issues. Also promoting a successful comedy Mr Jim with an upcoming date.
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Francis King
Charles Sembiers Sons
New York
Saginaw
E. J. Moinet
Oscar Collins
Colling
Mr. Jim
Aidy
Rain Delays Start Of Alma College Baseball Season
The Alma College baseball season opener with Mt Pleasant Normals was postponed due to rain and field mud at Mavis Field. A Friday high school game at Republic Field also fell to rain, likely shifting the opener to a later date while Alma’s Le Cronier and Brooks receive attention as top state pitching prospects.
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Arena College
Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Measant
Alma
le Cronier
Brooks
Salvation Army Drive Approved by President Harding Endorsement
President Warren G. Harding signs official endorsement for the Salvation Army drive in Michigan from May 2 to 17 and Gratiot County sets a $4,000 quota with Chairman Kanter ready to mobilize. Stores listed offer evening hours. local ads promote theater screenings and Zane Gray novel Desert Gold at Strand.
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Warren G. Harding
Salvation Army
Michigan
Honry M. Leland
Hardinge
Salvastien Army
Gratiot County
Saln Army
Derame Kimter
Kanter
Funeral Sunday for J. Tucker longtime county official
Funeral held at his home in Wheaedon Sandy for Kind J. Tucker longtime county official who died Friday after extended illness. He served as county register of deeds through five terms, resigning only shortly before his death. Survived by wife and two daughters from Ithaca. Burial in Sumner after private service officiated by Rev. I Boete. Public notice follows about local business matters and advertisements.
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Kind J. Tucker
Gruliot
Wisiin
Tucker Arm
Mire
Ithaca
Bert Strubin
Whaedon Sandy
I Boete
Ithaca Mo B
Sumner
Mothers Day Proclamation Urges Statewide Observance
The governor of Michigan declares Sunday May 9th as Mothers Day and urges all people to honor mothers who are gone and those still present. Citizens are asked to attend worship or, if unable, to display patriotic cheer and greet mothers, with a flag display in suitable public places as a sign of gratitude for motherhood.
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Castor
Tife
Miputin
Congress
United States
Michi
Organize Retail Bureau Tonight at City Luncheon
A luncheon and meeting of the retail bureau circle is planned for this evening at Court avenue. Prominent attendees include leaders from the Alma Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s secretary in Raleigh. The event aims to discuss a proposed retail bureau and community development for the city.
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Retel Nielamie
Alma
Conirce
P. Tharstot
Chamber of Comore
Ralunuego
Chamber of Com Maeror
Alma's $65,000 Mausoleum Project Planned at Riverside Cemetery
The Flowers Co of Toledo will start work on Alma's mausoleum in Riverside cemetery, a larger structure than the Ohio cavern plan. It measures 74 by 57 feet with a double corridor, a dome, an advanced lighting system, art glass windows, Bedford stone exterior, marble interior, mosaic tile floors with Persian borders, stately columns, and front grill. Ground settling prompts a May start and projected completion by mid September.
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The
Flowers Co
Toledo
Ohio Carvern
Riverside Cemetery
Flowers
Coat of Rebuilding Underway for Alma Telephone Plant
The Union Telephone Company nears completion of a new outside plant and switchboard in Alma. Delays pushed the switch over to April, with costs around 125000. Management promises a larger, more efficient system to handle about twice current capacity.
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Union Telephone Company
Menute
T. W. Molehers
Sai
Alma
Neesutt
Varios
Markce
Lo Pom
Bert Ole
Alvin
Will Convene in Alma Next Week Gratiot County W T U to Meet
The thirty sixth annual Gratiot County W T U convention will be held in Alma starting Wednesday. President Calkins of the state W C T U will address law enforcement concerns. Program includes devotions, officer roll call, parlor talks, and speakers from Alma and Brockway. Continued on page two.
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Gratiot
F. Calkins
Bila
Alma
Cudity Assurion
Mer Welch
Ithaca
Mig
Eva Hotanit
Brockwarity
Ethel Mud
Asiley
Duffe
Kelder
Olula
T. U
B McKenzie Aml
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Ihara
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