Alma High School Plans Courses and Staffing for Year
City board of education announces a pamphlet detailing course offerings for the coming year at Alma High School. Nearby rural districts urged to register. night school planned if demand appears. New and returning instructors named across departments with improvements to all school buildings and added equipment. Fall term opens September 8, with a long list of teachers and grades from kindergarten through high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Alma High School
A. C. Luehrman
Union School
A. F. Schulte
C. Luchtman
Olive J. Smith
M. R. Kimball
Alta Welch
Story L. E. Vander Ziam
Belle Martin
Ella M. Clark
Cora Dunlap
Moorhouse
Laura Soule
Edna B. Brown
Deevesveey Spose Ees Ase
Bertha McLaren
Jade Winifred C. Trapp
Frances M. Stitt
Edyth Cockerton
Agnes M. Buckham
Annette McLaren
Janet Strong
Gi Addie Snyder
Margery Deal
Gertrude A. Scheurer
Maude Garrity
Grace L. Kramer B.subprimary
Postmasters to Aid War Recruiting Effort
Postmasters at offices of the third and fourth claves will assist army recruitment, report applicants to the nearest recruiting officer, and have a recruiting sergeant sent to examine them. Burleson issued the order, received by Postmaster Cash, authorized by an act of Congress on June 6, 1916.
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Seg
Claves
Army
Burleson
Mt of Congress
Gerieting
Dean of Women Appointed at Alma College
Mire Elizabeth M. Roberts of Meadville Pennsylvania was secured by President H M Crookes to serve as dean of women at Alma College and to oversee part of the English department. A Allegheny College graduate, she has three years teaching in New Lyme Ohio and five years at Edinboro Normal, with graduate work at Columbia University and the University of Wisconsin and a master’s degree from Mabsey College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Elizabeth M. Roberts
Meadville
H. M. Crookes
Alma College
Mise Roberts
Allegheny College
Pennsylvania
Tae
Eho
New Lyme
Columbia
University of Wisconsin
Mabesy College
Take Over Contracts New Lyceum Chautauqua Group Forming
AlmaLyceum and Chautauqua association members meet at Alma State Bank to adopt a draft constitution and move to form a state law governed organization. They approve Redpath Chautauqua 1917 and lyceum winter contracts, urge civic league co operation on film censorship, and appoint a nominating committee. A banquet plan is tentatively set for Friday night September 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Lyceum and Chautauqua Association
Alma State Sa Hank
Uder
Redpath Chautauqua
Lyceum
Health campaign to continue despite opposition in Alma city
City Health Commissioner T J Carney vows to press ahead with the clean Alma campaign despite public backlash and slow cooperation. He notes three ordinances passed, calls for more deputy enforcement, and promises strict follow up on debris removal and proper waste handling amid delays in garbage collection contracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Carney
Alma
Tr. Carney
Health Department
Carney
First Band Rehearsal At City Hall Plans Republic Band
Thirty musicians met at the city hall Monday night for the first rehearsal of a band that may be named the Republic Band. Organizers plan tryouts for positions and will hold several meetings soon to determine membership. Mrs Emerson Sloat and children of Detroit visited her brother Mr C setuid the week. Mrs Sloat was formerly Miss Goldie Chandler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Band
Emerson Sloat
Detroit
C Setuid
Sloat
Goldie Chandler
Intervention urged as solution to U S Mexico dispute
W Elton Brock a Mexican business figure visiting the city argues intervention is the only solution to the U S Mexico rift. He warns the border conflict cost the nation trade and believes the United States must restore foreign markets with Mexico and South America while noting public ignorance on both sides.
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United States
Mexico
W. Elton Brock
Mexico City
Brock
Almadlega
Rio Grande
Europe
America
South America
England
Germany
Japan
Mr. Breek
Per
Michigan Ave Heights Desirable City Subdivision
The Michigan Avenue Heights subdivision will be the city's most desirable location for homes. It lies half a mile from the city center near Republic Motor Truck Co plants, with near-sense plots, electric light and gas service, and planned park space. Paving on Michigan Avenue will occur soon, other streets gravel, with house placement restrictions to enhance desirability. Half the subdivision already lies within the city limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Avenue
Republic Motor Truck Co
Nean Sees
Bel Mains
Vleetrie Ite
Gas Ment
Bond issue gains support after library park items drop
City residents largely back the bond proposal with library and park items removed from the list. Critics from areas needing new mains and sewerage pipes argued funds were tight and preferred prioritizing essential drainage work. Officials expect an alternative plan to carry out library and park improvements later.
Gratiot County Gas Company growth and leadership changes
Gratiot County Gas Co reports first of the month credit balance. Organized in 1913 by R. B. Wagner of Grand Rapids, it operates in Alma St Louis Ithaca and Breckenridge with 950 customers. A. G. Leitch to leave for Johnson City Tenn. E J Wagner to take over. Local stock ownership remains strong as Gratiot residents hold most shares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County Gas Company
A. G. Leitch
R. B. Wagner
Grand Rapids
Wagner
Alma
St. Louis
Ithaca
Breckenridge
Gratiot
Gratiot County Gas Co
Johnson City
Tenn
Leitch
E. J. Wagner
Ames
Iowa
Gratiot County
Gan
German Spirit 15 Lack ing
Frederick Palmer, with the British army in France, says the drive will continue into winter. He notes unceasing shelling, gains at points, and Pozierce ridge yielding heavy bombardment. German counterattacks by Australian troops fail under British howitzer fire. Battle conditions persist in hot drought, with limited rain and scarce supplies for front lines.
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Frederick Palmer
France
Palmer
United States
Europe
Germany
Verdun
Gunvern
Pozierce Ridge
Moody Reunion Held at Moody Home in St Lowe
The Silax Moody reunion gathered 35 attendees, 16 former Moody students from 12 and 6S era, with a program of songs and recitations. Silas Moody was elected president, Dr Yerrington secretary and treasurer, and an executive committee was named. The group planned to meet in August 1917 at Lafayette Buchanan’s home out of town.
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Silax Moody
Henry Ievidson
St. Lowe
Moody
Silas Moody
Ton
Yerrington
Henry Davidson
la Foland
Jeanie Viet
Frank Freser Wan
Lafayette Buchanan
Baginn
S. Hastings
Mra Fordyce
Mt. Pleissant
Pioneer Adelbert Gallagher Dies After Illness in Oklahoma City
Adelbert C. Gallagher pioneer of Gratiot County dies in Oklahoma City following a short illness. Funeral held at his Forest Hill home with Rev. L C Doerr officiating. Born December 25 1861 he lived two miles north of Forest Hill before moving to Oklahoma nine years ago. Survived by father two sisters Mrs Emily Conley Mrs A J O Boyle two brothers William and Chas Gallagher five nephews and nieces. Coe Lodge No 10 PF failed to complete record due to incomplete text.
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Adelbert C. Gallagher
Gratiot
Oklahoma City
Gallagher
Charles Gallagher
Forest Hill
Shepherd Cemetery
L. C. Doerr
Adelbert
Amands
Thomas Gallagher
Oklahoma
Emily Conley
A. J. O'Boyle
William Gallagher
Chase Gallagher
Coe Lodge No
Farmers Urged to Handle Eggs With More Care
Farmers should adopt tighter handling practices to prevent rotten eggs. Swift & Company’s produce house notes hundreds of dozens of eggs destroyed weekly due to poor packing and shipping. Manager J P Barrett warns that eggs lose value fast in heat and urges early gathering and frequent marketing to save farmers money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eer
Swift & Company Provideo House
J. P. Barrett
Vince
County Convention to Convene in Wheeler Sept 23-24
Gratiot County Sunday School convention will be held Saturday and Sunday Sept 23 24 in Wheeler. Prof F S Goodrich state secretary will attend and J W Eldridge of Cincinnati will address organized Bible class work. Rev Alfred Ray Atwood of Lansing will lead teacher training with county Sunday school workers among speakers. An efficiency conference will be led by Goodrich and Eldridge. Anti Saloon League will send a speaker to the event. A lost pocketbook found incident reported at Alma depot with $5, a purse, a pen knife and a gold ring. appeal for information. Ire S Howd and Miss Bythel res wed at the warhouse parsonage by Thomas G R Brownlow. couple leaves for Niagara Falls trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Wheeler
F. S. Goodrich
J. W. Eldridge
Cincinnati
Ohio
Alfred Ray Atwood
Lansing
Goodrich
Eldridge
Anti-Saloon League
Gratiot County Fair Premiums Boost Youth Entries
The Gratiot County Fair announces premier premiums with strong emphasis on boys and girls under 16. A nearly complete new fire proof Floral Hall revives interest as exhibits promise broad county representation. Prizes include a $50 Holstein bull calf and a $24 registered Durham pig, with several per-county sponsors funding top displays and cooking sewing and flower prizes. Children’s Day is set for August 30 with free admission for county schoolchildren under 12.
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Gratiot County
McCall
Tubbs Brothers
J. Barney
Coldwater
Ithaca
McLaren Couple Mark 57th Anniversary At Home
Mr and Mrs Malcolm McLaren quietly observed their 57th wedding anniversary on August 11 in Victoria county Ontario at West Center Street home. They moved from Canada to Alma and helped shape the city as it grew. Mrs McLaren died Jan. Mr McLaren will be eighty one on the 20th. The day included a family dinner and greetings from children and relatives including EB J Alverson of Ithaca whose anniversary also occurred.
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Malcolm McLaren
Victoria County
Ontario
Canada
West Center Street
Mrs. McLaren
Alma
McLaren
EB. J. Alverson
Ithica
Annie Verannies
Illinois Picnic Set For Wright Park Event In City
Arrangements are complete for the annual Tinois picnic to be held at Wright Park in this city. The committee expects all Tlinois people to attend and the dinner may be moved to a city hall if weather is doubtful.
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Wright Park
Junior Scouts Enjoy Hike and Picnic at Grasemere
Junior Boy Scouts hiked to Grasemere on the banks of the Pine Tuesday and held a picnic by the river. The group gathered at the park in the morning and started around 10 o clock with a lunch. The return home began about 2:00 and the outing lasted two hours with Rev. Jackson guiding.
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Grasemere
Mageing Pine
Rev. Jackson
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Supt. Schultz
Union
Butteson
Mise
Wright Hall
Lyceum and
Chautauqua
Republic
U. 9
Elton Brock
U. S. Trade
Michigan Ave. Heights
Bamber
DRAY
Clyde Campbell
Campell
Himelf
Mr. Ramber
Holt-Hinkle
Wilbur Holt
Hazel Hinkle
Thomas G. R. Prowse
Holt
Carson City
Mr. Holt
Jay
Jake
Courwellette
Martinpuich
Pioneer
Gallagher Drew
Ulness
Swift
Sunday School of Gratiot
Ire
S. Howd
Mies Bythel Res
Thomas G. R. Brownlow
Warhofist
Mrs. Howd
Niagara Falls
Mrs. M. McLaren
Illinois
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