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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1921
Page
4
Community notices list gatherings visits and advertisements from Mt. Pleasant and surrounding areas. Names such as Goggin Murphy and Denman Thompson appear among editorial notes on local events, travel plans, and upcoming promotions at Wolverine stores.
A report details revisions to Michigan school laws including a universal five month term for many districts, eight months for mid to high valued districts, and seven months for smaller districts. It notes state aid, census changes, transfer rules, consolidation ease, and higher teacher training requirements, with added provisions for rural schools and boarding-home children enrollment.
A fragment notes the state adjusting funding to high schools, indicating tuition support increased from 25 to actual cost. The readable text emphasizes fiscal impact on districts and education funding.
Bonus applications for soldiers with a discharge certificate, in lieu of lost papers, have been procured and are now obtainable at the Chamber of Commerce offices in City Hall by former service members in need of this form.
J C Pall declares severance of all connections with Alma Candy Co and assumes no responsibility for its debts. Public notice of stance and disassociation.
The Alma Record is designated the official city publication for city commission proceedings and legal notices. The bid price was $122.01, the largest bid the city has seen for official printing, reflecting the paper’s commitment to covering municipal actions and bond issues in depth.
Roy Campbell Alma College athletic director expressed cautious optimism about the future of Alma athletics. He noted potential for airings with teams this fall, the need to build and outfit football equipment, and possible interest from athletes in the THanih region. Campbell plans to stay through September 14 to prepare for first grid practice.
City health department cautions residents on preventing contamination of food and drink by improper use of ice and refrigerated items. It notes that ice tea lemonade and cold drinks should not be added directly to foods and urges hotels restaurants and drink dispensers to follow state and local health guidance.
Alma Lodge No 288 1 0 C P held a Ston day evening regular meeting and installed officers recently elected. Officers listed include G-Dan Dickins V G George Schlapi R S C A Carpenter Treasurer C G Falor P B Rogers E Wing G L MacCumber Roy Wiley V Robert Fredericks Harry Faught William Damas G James Davidson V G Bert Baldwin chaplain C F P Renner P G Dee Whitehead
The Gratiot county vital statistics report shows births and deaths for the first half of 2027. It records 284 total births and a general death rate of 11.1 per 1,000, with infant mortality at 20.8 deaths per 1,000 live births.
Jieomen Thompson presents The Old Honestedd at the Strand Theater on Friday September 2, reviving a 1886 production. The show features Dornma Thompsin’s characters from New Hampshire with old songs and kitchen tableau in a nostalgic two act format. Also noted is the Tiffie cafe moving to the Arcada hotel under manager Alva Beals.
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