Will Algo Select Officers For New Factory at Alma
Notices sent to stock subscribers mark a 1 million dollar Northern Wheel company meeting this afternoon at 2:00 p m in Wright Estate block offices Alma to elect directors and officers and approve a constitution. Building plans call for a brick concrete plant 60 by 304 feet set to be ready by December 1 with bids opened next week. The article also notes the White family annual reunion held Sunday August 10 at Wright Park Alma with 43 attendees and officers elected for next year.
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Alma
Northern Wheel Company
Wright Estate
State Street
A. J. Smith
J. W. Blakely
Edward T. Lamb
Perm Marquetty Railroad Trade
Ruet Perfor Atreet
Republic
Wright Park
Hershel White
Glennie Smith
Frank White
St. Louis
Chas, Clippert
Lansing
Myra Garnet
Mildred
Quincy
Mich
Arthur Moore
Dale Cartridge
Belding
Orrin White
Shepherd
Herschel White
Juke White
Carl White
Harley Buck
Mra
Co N. Smith
Marry Plank
Reos Sunday Baseball Game Set at Republic Field
The REOS of Landing travel to Republic field Sunday for a 2 30 PM game against the Truckmakers. REOS lead the Landing Industrial league and seek city championship while fielding former Vague stars and aiming for a strong upset. Also notice Red Cross work continues with 40 gowns awaiting volunteers at Polasky block HQ and open through September.
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Republics
Reo
Republic Field
Lansing
Reos
RED Cross
Polasky Block
Dunham Reunion Brings County Kin Together After Loss
The Dunham family held its first reunion since John Dunham Sr. died, at Mrs. H. M. Dunham's home on Wright Avenue. About fifty relatives attended, including Judge M. L. Dunham of Grand Rapids, John M. Penkham and daughter Ruth Dunham of Grand Rapids, Ruth Dunham of Fenton, and Prof F. W. Moore and family of Kalamazoo. A noon picnic dinner preceded hours of reminiscing, with some members catching a ball game or visiting the movies in the evening.
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Dunham
John Dunham
H. M. Dunham
Wright Avenue
Superior Court
M. L. Dunham
Grand Rapids
John M
McNabb Wins High Honors in Serbia for War Service
Dr. Arthur A. McNabb, long with the Red Cross in Europe during World War I, returns to Alma laden with multiple honors. He served in France at Red Cross Hospital No. 5 near Paris, helped reduce mortality, then led relief efforts in Palanka Serbia where typhus and famine afflicted 100,000 civilians. His hospital work cut deaths from about twenty to two or three daily, and he earned the Serbian Red Cross Medal and the St. Sava, with American Red Cross medals expected.
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Arthur A. McNabb
Red Cross
Europe
United States
Dir
T J. Carney
Alma
Lee
MeNgbh Hae
Serta
McNabb
England
France
Auteuil
Paris
George de Farnowsky
Col. de Farnowsky
Cook County
Illinois
Serbia
Typhal de Taging
Palanka
M Mountains
the Exptain
McNabl
Fairies Best Eleven Split Victory Against Badger State Nine
The Fairies delivered a strong win over Badger State Nine, achieving a balanced five to five split. The contest showcased even scoring and steady play from both sides, highlighting key performances from top players.
Republic Edges Fairbanks Morses In Tight Series Clash
The Republic baseball team beat the Fairbanks-Morse nine from Belott Wisconsin to claim the two game set, with Hagerman delivering a strong mound performance and 13 strikeouts. Hearn and Tooley produced key hits as Beloit built a narrow win despite late challenges.
Badgers Tout to Wakes, Republics Lose 8 1 in Series Opener
In a grounded match the Badgers defeat the Republics 8 to 1. Freeman pitched for the Republics allowing hits across four innings and issuing five bases on balls with the hits aiding Fairies. Prendergast hurled for the visitors as Republics failed to rally until late. Chouinard, Oakes, and Becker feature among the day’s actions while Fairbanks toed the mound for the winner.
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Bell
Republics
Oakes
Fee
Lehwimd
Beckler
Texas
Hagerman
Hunter
Herbert
Thomas
Breton
Allison
Tooley
Chouinard
Devogt
Hale Joway
Baum
Holloway
Steff
Baxter
Izavorsaur
Fairbanks
Badgers
Freeman
Sherlow
Prendergast
Oakee
Sheew Jn
County road system to be voted in Gratiot county
Voters in Gratiot county face a September ballot on adopting the county road system. Officials say state and federal aid for roads hinges on the county system, offering lower costs through shared funding and faster improvements. Alma residents are urged to vote yes to end years of poor roads and access upcoming interstate style improvements. MACCABE CONVENTION The County Convention of the ladies of the Maccabees will be held in Wright park Alma August 22 with an afternoon program and pageant of peaceful American industries.
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Gratiot County
Staten
Grae
Thy
Alma
Gratiot
Maccabee
The
Ladies of the Maccabees
Wright Park
America
Frances E. Byrne
Gt. Com
Miller’s
Angel of Peace
Ruth Fagan
Katheyne
Progress
Howe Hortot Prosperity
Welle Williams Pelinwahip Nations of the World Crier
Bernard Graham Bugler
Bradley Sartor
Audubon Society
Alma public schools to open with many new instructors
Alma public schools begin on Tuesday September 2 with Superintendent J W Kelder leading a large inbound corps of instructors. The roster lists Kelder and A C Buchtran at the helm with diverse departments from natural science to domestic arts. The Minors picnic on August 30 in Wright Park will attract hundreds of former Illinois residents now in Michigan.
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Alma Public Schools
Alma
J. W.kelder
Minnie Marsh
Frances Watson
Elsie Bentley
Republic
Frances Stitt
Winifred Trapp
Emeline Maxwell
Georgia Hood
Flossie Maxwell
Margaret Blackhurst
Nettie Weatherhead
Vida Jarvis
Gludge Snauble
Beas Brown
Lineal
Annette McLaren
Pricipal
Wright Park
Illinois
Michigan
Bolshevism On Trial at Idlehour Theater
Theatergoers witnessed Bolshevism On Trim Tuesday and Wednesday at Idlehour. The play, written by Dixon, was well staged and argued the threat of Bolshevist propaganda in America and urged applying its lessons to current conditions. Best candies, DeLuxe.
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Hener
America
Dixon
Meet Clare Swethern Wheel Company Team Wins
The Newtheen Wheel company and Swethern Wherl Company anticipate a strong showing against Upetate nine. Veterans Bovthin Dejen and Trorkey will pitch, with 490 attendees watching a Pathé exhibition in this city. The Actuelle cabinet demonstrated high fidelity sound and was headed to Detroit for display at the Michigan State Fair.
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Clare Swethern
Clare Aggregation
Newtheen Wheel Company
Paschall
Tom Apon
Hai Mitthike
Clare Suniay
Expeets
Upetate Nine
Saginawad Ie
Bovthin Dejen
Alina College
Trorkey
Ris
Pathe
Detroit
Michigan
Alleged deserter breaks jail in Gratiot County
Murrill Knowels, held on grand larceny charges, escaped from the Gratiot county jail Friday morning after using loosened bolts to slip from a window. He was chased for miles, then recaptured near a barn by the sheriff’s son and returned to Ithaca jail to face further charges.
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Murrill Knowels
United States Army
Gratiot
Jose Chon
KiuWele
Ithves
Knowels
Har
Victory medals for Great War veterans delayed by design
Distribution details for Victory medals and ribbons extend nearly a year before civilians receive them, with Bar pins to be issued to active service members soon. Bronze and silver stars denote fronts and citations, while certificates bearing a President signature facsimile finalize honors.
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Ralph McCoy
Iit
Grand Rapids
War Department
Columbia
Germany
Commission Approves Emergency Gas Rate Measures
The City Commission passed an emergency ordinance granting Grator County Gas a rate value of 31.25 per thousand net plus a 20 cent per thousand incentive and a $1.00 minimum meter charge. An early audit of the company’s books was ordered and city manager Reynolds was asked to appraise the property. The move aims to provide immediate relief for operation while protecting citizens through audit and appraisal.
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City Commission
Grator County Gas Company
William Ki. Reynolds
Npt
Alaut
Grint
Allegan
Veges
Pluinwell
Outlook Good At Presbyterian College Football Prospects
Oliver H L Wood, former coach at Duwi College Neb and Michigan Illinois, heads a new coaching effort at Presbyterian College. Despite weak foothill prospects, he seeks a fast team, with several veterans returning and two potential newcomers boosting strength. The baseball squad also looks strong, with Captain Boyne and Crittenden back and two new hurlers. Nearby, the VanLaven reunion drew sixty-five attendees at George Oliver’s Elm Hall home, with plans to meet again in Mt. Pleasant.
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Oliver HL Wood
Duwi College
Neb
Michigan
Thlinois
Presbyterian College
Wood
Segular
Veure Aes
Spooner
Mills
Fulllapk
Bil Richards
Tit
Ami
Kalamazoo
Woven Pointe
Fitch
Alia
Boyne
Crittenden
Albinn
van Laven
George Oliver
Elm Hall
James Lapaugt McCarty
George Ematey
Long Beach
California
Fred Samain
C. Bentley
Battle Creek
Bert J. Carnahan
Lansing
C. Dieckman
Chieu
J. VanLaven
Mt. Pleasant
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Hage
Willow
Hagarman
Beloit
Howe
Steil
Hibernian
Thome
Cholve
Stale
Struc
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Bax~ter
Schwind
Shook
Becker
Hearn
Halloway
Thomas Lod
Rune
Freton
Devogte
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Soltiers
Commission
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