Wells Progress Promises Heavy City Water Output
Four wells sunk by contractor A R Pare esil show better than expected results and indicate the city may exceed two thousand gallons per minute from the fifteen wells once all are tested. Four wells remain to be sunk to complete the contract. The city retains portions of payments until completion and testing confirms performance. The Van Leuvan reunion was held at the LaPaugh home with sixty relatives from multiple towns, the oldest attendee age eighty three, and plans set for a 1918 gathering at Elm Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. R. Pareesil
Usp
van- Leuvan
Charles LaPaugh
St. Louis
Alma
Mt Pleseant
Farwell
Elm Hall
Sumner
Trhucn
Elwell
Riverdale
Lansing
Salomon LaPaugh
Aime
Willis’ K. LaPaugh
U. S
Utah
Forest LaPaugh
George Oliver
Service pins offered for local heroes by district official
The Ala Record announces a surplus supply of service pins from Hon. Joseph W. Pordney, district congressman, awarded to parents with boys in service. Pins feature one to three stars and may be obtained by visiting the office. Circulation counts are provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ala
Joseph W. Pordney
Bliss Plans Crack Team To Face Torbensen Nine
Manager Bliss outlines a strong bat lineup as Republic nine prepares to clash with Torbensen Axle company in late August. Alma College sports face upheaval as athletic stars depart for draft and enlistment, forcing Harry Kletmer to build new teams across all sports for the coming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
Mander Bliss
Torbensen Axle Company
Jantl Satgriay
Ranteridl
Republic
Giants
Torbensen Astle
Alma
Alma College
Coweh
Harry Kletmer
Presbyterian Institution
Helmer
Freshmar Elvas
Altho
Alma Record Local News and Community Notes
Alma Record reports on local families and visitors including D2 family at Crystal Lake, Dr B G Sluyter, and Mrs J A Pontine. Notable items: new baby for Mr and Mrs Paul Crandell, council appoints John Church as night patrol, and fire department responds to city dump blaze. Red Cross pledge drives, suffrage event plans, and business updates from Blakely Ward and Republic plant.
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Verne Allrich
Crystal Lake
B. G. Sluyter
State Sayings Bank
Alma
Paul Crandell
Bert Thorpe
Mikired
Marie
Lorian
Cleveland
W. A. Fleie
Carl Gallagher
J. A. Pontine
A. Miller
Mins Ruby Miller
Appleton
Wis
V. Cash
Mir Mildred
Cash Fir
Farwell
Cresh
Mer
Carl BE
Gallagher
Mra
W. A. Klelg
Jobn
Allagh Grove
Mrs. Thornburgh
Alia Record
Gratiot County
Uhwen
Wonan Suffrage Association of
Gratiot Enanty
Gratiot
Priauy
Getober Dst
CL Carr
Republic Motor Truk Company Inc
Pine
Alma Record
Stanton
Samm
Presbyterian Church
Albert P. Cook
Cook
Slater
Balmer
Pame
Almaltes
Republic
Bridge Street
Michigan
Ferrin
Cone Block
E Worth
Record
Worth
Xeare
Apportioned Primary Funds Reach Alma City Treasury
County clerk Bernie L. Case reports apportionment of primary funds to cities and townships. Alma leads in school attendance and fund receipts, with St Lula a distant second. listed allocations include Alma 1208, Fulton 419, Ithaca 72, Emerson 490, and others across the county.
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Bernie L. Case
Almar Iy
St. Lula
Alma City
Bethany
Emerson
Fulton
Ara
Shumiton
Ithaca
Lafayette — Ave
Newark
New Haven
North Shade
North Star
Vine River
St. Louis
Seville
Sumner
Washington Whelan
Picard to Speak at Alma Red Cross Meeting
Alma Red Cross hosts Lt. J. A. Picard, a French officer, at the Alma Presbyterian church Aug 26. The event supports the Red Cross with music, a cake contest, archery prizes, and a Q&A session after the address. Five Gratiot soldiers dead in France, including two Alma men, are reported.
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Alma
Red Cross
Gratiet
Presbyterian
Almatelachit
Acu
J. A. Picard
France
Picard
Marne
Ypren
Alsace
YM. A
Francis Kine
Liew
Livat
Sharp
Elmwood Parents’ Vlub
Taylor's
Linden Avenue
Eastward Street
Alwald
East Alma
Vaus de
Red Crows Society
Clarence B. Perkins
North Star
Wil Field
St Louis
Aotion
Gratiot
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Stanager Blige
Republic Nine
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Clase
Asen
Republic Jet
G. V. Wright
Mich
Auto Funeral Car
City of
Alowa
Meron
RED Cross Social
Gratiot Mens
G. B. Porter
Optometrist
State Street
Ellison's Grocery
Stevens Bros
Saginaw
Ohio
Indiana
J.C. Pardee
Florist
J. P. Losey
Superior ST
Alma, Mich
Bartley’s Market
Union
Ennille
Nike
Uncle Sam Watts
Civil Service
Alger College
Saginaw, Mich
P.R. Alger, Pres
Liberty Theatre
Mildred Harris
Miss Harris
Kitty Gordon
Herbert Rawlinson
Geallam
Pigot
Elaine Hammerstein
House of Hate
Francis X. Bushman
Constance Talmadge
Detroit
Theda Bara
Neil Shipman
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