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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 1914
Page
8
The First State Bank of Alm Mich introduces a new adding subtracting machine to print monthly statements and balance customer accounts daily. Patrons will receive up to date statements without waiting for mid month ledger checks, as clerks pull last posted figures for current balances.
The fifth annual Van Leuven reunion happened at Mrs. D. M. McCarty[’]s Park avenue home in Sune day August 1th. Thirty seven relatives attended the dinner with ample provisions and plenty to enjoy. Out of town guests included Mr. KB. Van Leuven banker and wife, Mr. Chas La Baugh of Miwell, William La Pugh of Elwell, Warren Van Leuven and his four children of Vestahure, Mr. and Mrs Fred Adams of Elm Hall, Mr. and Mrs. Cirmuhan of St. Louis and daughters, Mrs. Fred Jowe of Elm Bat and three children, and Mr. and Mrs. T. pias and four children of Crystal Lake.
Local notes report student Henry Mosely visiting the city last Sunday and John Taft, freed from the county jail in Tihaca on July Fourth mis deeds, briefly at large. Roy Phillips and wife visited Alma. he, a 1914 graduate, will soon teach in Grosse Pointe after accepting a new post overseeing physical training and playgrounds. Roy Campbell held the prior summer role.
Alma city schools will open for the ensuing year on Tuesday September 1. Sept Schultz will be at the high school on Thursday Friday and Saturday August 27 28 and 29 for consulting pupils and parents on classification and school matters. Non resident students seeking entry to the high school should bring their eighth grade diplomas or credits from last attended.
The Alma common council met August 14 1914 with Mayor Cook presiding Aldermen Ward Willard Race Ogden Ware and Pooker present The body approved minutes and referred petitions for street lighting on Gratiot Avenue East End and water mains on West Center Street to relevant committees Resignations and appointments were handled with Frank L McConkey named as alderman First Ward to fill a vacancy Four inspectors for primary election were approved and several sewer and street work items were discussed including River Bridge East Superior Street plumbing and driveway rules The meeting listed numerous sewer labor charges and a wide mix of fund disbursements and bills for the Highway and Cemetery funds and city departments
Two University of Michigan pitchers faced off in the Toon Hole League finale with Alma defeating Mt Pleasant 8 to 7. Baribeau struggled with ten hits but kept Alma's runs limited, while McNamara allowed six runs aided by errors and walks. Nelson relieved and held scoreless after the fourth as Alma's four run fourth inning and key hits fueled the comeback. Errors and a bonehead play at second base hurt Mt Pleasant, games decided by late gaps, with Lane Wiseman and Rogers shining in defense. Batteries McNamara Nelson Kelsey Helmar Bambeau Hoyt umpires McPhee and McOCready.
Classified items include an employment ad offering £100 monthly with no experience required to advertise and take tobacco orders from merchants. Also listed are fresh blackberries for sale near Cedar Lake with delivery ahead, a bedroom suite and furnishings for sale, a sale or exchange of five farms near Elwell Alma area, and wood slabs for sale at $2.25 per cord with Beth phone contact.
FOR SALE OR RENT Modern eight room house on State Street Also nine room house with barn at 684 Wright Avenue G M Delavan Alma defeated Mt Pleasant on their own grounds Tuesday four to one Allen was in fine form and pitched a two hit game The Republics secured 13 hits off Nel fon Card of Thanks We wish to extend heartfelt thanks for kindnesses and assistance during our bereavement and for the choir and minister's words of consolation Mr and Mrs Milton Veeder Mr and Mrs Samuel Veeder Mr and Mrs William Veeder Mr and Mrs Bert Miller Mr and Mrs James Edwards especially for so well directing its efforts that none of the stained glass windows were broken We also wish to thank our brethren of other denominations who have kindly tendered the use of their houses of worship pending repairs to our building We have accepted the invitation of the United Brethren and expect to hold our services there until further notice J W Priest Pastor M Louise Hood Church Clerk
The August storm damaged our largest dy namo leaving an emergency machine at half capacity. Patrons are urged to minimize light use during reconstruction to avoid shutting off circuits.
The Pastor and members of the First Baptist Church express appreciation to the Alma Fire Department for its efforts in moving their church building from destruction by fire during a heavy electrical storm last Monday night.
The annual Farmer's Club Picnic is scheduled for Tuesday August 25 at Dick Anderson's Grove one mile west and one mile east of Alma. Ladies asked to bring one lemon and one cup of sugar with their picnic basket. A day program for all ages is planned and invitations issued to Mrs. G. Peck Mrs. G. Prisk Mrs. G. Oline and Mrs. A. Miller. A Pontine reunion followed on Sunday August 16 at Albert Pontine's home 320 Gratiot Avenue to commemorate Mr. Pontine's 60th birthday with all his children present. Albert Maier spent Sunday in Saginaw. Ava Creech of Forest Hill visited Mrs. Howard Luke this week at Chautauqua.
Mrs Mabell Lake Coleman spent Wednesday and Thursday with her parents Mr and Mrs E W Lake The Homesteaders and Pioneers of Moorcalm Co will hold their annual picnic at Rock Lake August 27 1914 Those not preparing picnic dinner may buy a hot dinner for 50 cents served in the grove by the Rock Lake Aid Society Ladies
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