Deterioration on St Louis Alma Highway Worries Drivers
Motorists traveling between Alm and St Lowia report worsening road conditions on the St Louis Alma highway. Heavy traffic has accelerated wear, with new gravel failing to hold up to trucks and wagons. Ruts deepen, edges erode, and the road is increasingly rough, prompting calls for quicker maintenance or reconstruction to prevent further damage.
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Alm
St. Lowia
Jared
Beavey
Tie Dennis
Shane
Gvars
Jyot
New Equipment For Playground
A letter from children praising new park equipment and a supervisor Mrs Kennett who oversees play times, saying the park offers engaging story telling and activities. They urge others to visit, highlighting morning and afternoon sessions and the enjoyment of the play area.
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Drew Tolls
Mrs. Kennett
Haury
Cooree
Law Order Requires School District Proceedings Publish
Letters from T E Johnson Michigan State Superintendent urge boards of education to publish in local newspapers a complete statement of annual school meeting proceedings and itemized receipts and expenditures for the prior year. Proof of publication must be filed with the department before May 16. penalties apply for failure to publish.
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Michigan
T. E. Johnson
Department of Public Instruction
Ut Seoid
Michigan to adopt uniform traffic signals and speeds
Michigan plans statewide uniform traffic signals with cards showing right and left turn signals and stop signals. Attorney General rulings push toward uniform speed regulations, superseding village and city rules, with likely incorporation into the state motor vehicle law in the next legislature.
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Michigan
Col. Vindercook
Department of Public Safety
Michigan Tate Police
Col
Vandercook Hrowrh
Themclea
Merlin Wiley
Mitoh
Vilages
New College Instructors Are Secured
Alma College announces five faculty changes for the coming year. New dean of women Miss Alinda E. Montgomery of Salida Colorado and graduate of Colorado University and Wellesley with Radcliffe master’s. English instructor Laura Elsie Lanier, a Vassar graduate with Oxford study. mathematics substitute Prof J M Howie, Nebraska graduate with 20 years Western college teaching. Emiline Dejean in charge of French, Bordeaux graduate. Alma College graduate Lee M Sharrar joins economics and history after Manistique and Columbia University study. Prospect student Leo Cushway, 18, of Saginaw, killed in Saginaw while awaiting enrollment.
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Hf. M. Crooks
Alma College
Alma
Alinda E. Montgomery
Salide
Colorado
Miss Montgomery
University of Colorado
Wellesley College
Radcliffe College
Laura Elsie Lanier
Vassar College
Oxford University
England
Philadelphia
J. M. Howie
Notestine
Howie
University of Nebraska
Wisconsin
Nebraska Intercollegiate Association
Emiline Dejean
University of Bordeaux
Lycee
Lee M. Sharrar
Manistquie
Columbia University
New York City
Popular couple wed in quiet Monday ceremony
Frances Elizabeth Dickinson and Allen G. Highfield were married Monday morning August 7 at 128 West Washington Greenville. Rev Edward E Shoufler presided at a small ceremony attended by immediate family and a few close friends. The couple planned a wedding breakfast at the bride's home then a trip to Detroit and Canadian points. Highfield is a Riverdale native who recently bought a Greenville store. they will reside in Greenville after August 20.
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Mew
H. Dickinnon
East Enid Street
Frances Elizabeth
Allen G. Hitchfield
Greenville
Edward E. Shoufler
Blanche Dickinson
Chicago
Adolph Roth
Ida Archer
Alma
Mildred Smith
Saginaw
Look-Paterson
Holmes Crane and Bartling Win New City Contract
The city awarded a $4 011.60 paving contract to Holmes Crane and Bartling for Pine Avenue from Superior to Walnut, pending sale of assessment bonds. Some council members debated terms of bond issues and cement supply, with Greager opposing the Detroit Trust Company deal. A sermon at the Baptist church Sunday at 10:00 a.m. by Rev. F Shouffer will discuss Human and Divine Elements in Producing the Bible.
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Pine Avenue
Superior Street
Walnut Street
Holmes, Crane & Bartling
Concilesioner Glass
Osmuusaioner
Archer
Mayfor Murphy
Ghese
Greager
Dietroit House
Mr. Greager
Detroit Trust Company
Baptist Church
F. Shouffer
Alma College to Begin Gymnasium Construction This Week
Alma College starts work on a new gymnasium this week with Owens Amex Kimball of Grand Rapids as contractor. A carload of tools from Ann Arbor arrived, excavation to begin soon, water pipes and sewers already laid. Center street site behind the library and museum, natatorium delayed due to endowment funds, total cost estimated around eighty thousand dollars.
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Alma College
Owens, Amex & Kimball
Grand Rapids
Ames
Alma
Ann Arbor
Cas
Center Street
Understanding the Bible’s Voice and Verse Divisions
A speaker discusses how language shapes biblical meaning noting John Isaiah and the Psalms each carry distinct voice. He explains chapter and verse divisions arose from Hugo and Jewish scholars later, with Stephenson arranging the New Testament verses, yet divine guidance remains central. Everyone is invited to the service.
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Paul
John
Isaiah
Cardinal Hugo
Robert Stephenson
Ticket selling push urged for Redpath Chautauqua
At a city hall meeting of ticket sellers and guarantors for Alma Redpath Chautauqua the group warned of slow progress. Fewer than 200 of 750 weekly or season passes sold so far, with next Tuesday the opening day. aims to sell enough tickets to meet the guarantee. William Wright to return as superintendent. single admission set at 1.00 and season ticket 2.75 with afternoon and evening shows highlighted.
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Chautauqua J
Ilay
William ©. Wright
Alma
JS. Knoertzer
Lester
Augustie Ga
P. J. T. Roberts
Te Evergereen Chautauqua Association of
Memphis, Tenn
Redpath
Chautauqua Chautauqua Offers Splendid Attractions
The Alma Chautauqua festival faces ticket shortages ahead of opening Tuesday. Despite weak sales, organizers expect a surge as vacations end. Highlights include New York plays Turn to the Right and Friendly Enemies, Irene Stoblofski and the Cramer Kurz Trio, Vierra’s Hawaiians, and lectures by notable speakers. Childrens morning entertainments debut this year as a new feature.
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Alma
New York
Irene Stoblofsky
Cramer-Kurz
Lieurance
Lille Symphony Orchestra
Vierra
Charles
Charles J. Brough
Arkansas
Montague Light Opera Singers
Hubertw
Burt
Vaudeville Stage To Be Moved This Week
The vaudeville stage used for free Wednesday shows in Alma will be moved from Superior street to North Woodworth avenue. The new pavement should be usable soon, offering ample space for crowds and dancing after the performance. Moving to Woodworth addresses objections about stage location on the main business street.
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Alma
Superior Street
Woodworth Avenue
Woodworth
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Len G. Highfield
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Crane & Gartling
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