Republic Motor Truck Company Reorganized in New York
The Republic Motor Truck Company reorganizes in New York City under a new name and capital. Five directors now run the firm with F W Ruggles as president and general manager, Thomas A Burt and Francia King as vice presidents, Geo W Moore treasurer, and Charles G Rhodes secretary. George H Burr named director, to oversee eastern operations. Capital remains 1,000,000 with 7 percent preferred stock and 62,500 common shares. 750,000 issued. Company has grown rapidly since 1915, with 700 employees and plans to add 300 to 500 more with a new half ton truck plant. A 20 percent stock dividend and transfer of old stock to the new organization were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Truck
Coeere
Fate City
New York
New York City
F. W. Ruggles
Charles G. Rhodes
Thomas A. Burt
Geo. W. Moore
W. Ruggles
Francia Klng
Geo. W. Moore Tres Wrer
George H. Burr
Mr. Burr
George H. Burr & Company
Burr
Republic Motor Track Company, Inc
Republic Motor Truck Company
Alma Motor Truck Company
Organization of the Republic Company
The
Republic
E.M. Orr
Orr
Alma college taps H A Helmer as athletic chief
Alma college announces H A Helmer, a former Alma athlete and longtime Central Normal School athletic director in Mt. Pleasant, will become head of the athletic department this September. He succeeds W C Bleamaster who moves to the University of Moscow Idaho. Helmer helped build strong teams at the Normal and Alma, led in football track and baseball, and was active in Y M A and Zeta Sigma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. A. Helmer
Alma College
Central Normal School
Mt. Pleasant
H. M. Grooks
Presbyterian
Helmer
W. C. Bleamaster
University of Moscow
Idaho
Cadeillac
Cadillac
The
Normal
Alma
Zeta Sigma Literary Society
Harry Helmer
Pioneer Hall
Seasmix
Wife shoots husband in Mt Clemens tragedy
Mrs. Ermel Pettit fatally wounded Roy Pettit with five shots at their North Walnut Street home in Mt Clemens. She told authorities a rival woman entered his life and later exclaimed I killed your baby boy. Pettit, a Mt Clemens hotel night clerk, had lived in Ithaca and Alma after studying at the University of Michigan. Local prosecutor says murder charges stand. Pettit is in critical condition awaiting arraignment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ermel Pettit
Thorsday
Ithaca
Roy Pettit
Ithaca High School
University of Michigan
Alma
Chicago
West
Medea
Mt. Clemens
Gratiot County Fair Updates Boosted Grounds and Entries
The Gratiot County Fair reports major improvements including a 120 foot new horse stable, ongoing sheep and hog barn construction, and a relaid track in excellent condition. More entries have been registered than ever before, with Wednesday of market week highlighted as the fair's opening day.
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Gratiot County
Bankers Choose Alma For Annual Michigan Banquet
H C Moore cashier Alma State Savings Bank announced the fifth group banquet of the Michigan Bankers Association will be in Alma on September 12 with nine counties represented Saginaw Bay Gladwin Avena Tuscola Midland Clare and Gratiot among others. Prominent speakers are set to address the gathering and farmers are urged to check grain prices with Alma market leading county markets by two to five cents on wheat last week. Wheat shipments to Alma come from about twenty miles away.
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Michigan Bankers Association
H. C. Moore
Alma State Savings Bank
Saginaw
Thie Group
Mt. Pleasant
Michigan
Gladwin
Avenae
Tuscola
Illinois Picnic Program at Wright Park
Illinois picnic program for Mines at Wright Park on Saturday lists Invocation by Rev. J. W. Priest Address by Wd Orr president Mich. Tean Jobbers Association. Solo by HLC Moore and Ruth White. Recitation by Miss Elenote Putman. Quartet and other performances planned. Attendees urged despite possible bad weather.
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Mines
Wright Park
J. W. Priest
Wd Orr
Mich
Tean Jobbers Association
SRE
Elenote Putman
Eevee
Hlc Moore
Lysle
Beswre
Mies
Rath Palmer
Ruth White
Aries
Central Michigan Bean Jobbers Plan Alma Gathering
The Central Michigan Bean Jobbers Association will hold its annual meeting in Alma on August 41 with prominent speakers. A banquet at 12:80 will serve about 300 plates. Will Griffin of Alma Grain & Lumber leads arrangements. a business session both morning and afternoon precedes a tour of Republic Motor Truck Company plant. the St. Louis band is booked for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan Bean Jobbers Association
Alma
Will Griffin
Alma Grain & Lumber Company
Republic Motor Truck Company
St. Louis
Large vote expected at primaries Tuesday
Voters in Alma are set to cast what may be the largest tally in years for the city primaries and county offices. A $100,000 bonding proposal for water and sewer extensions and a municipal power plant is expected to pass with little opposition, while county races show limited activity and Governor candidates see minimal campaigning. The state senate contest between Damon and Newel Smith offers the only real excitement, with Damon favored in many areas and Smith pursuing a tight race amid rotation debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Rmatinis
McKinney
Dmokema
Sleeper
John Taunon
Weidman
Newel Smith
St. Louis
Damon
Senate
Himaelf
Smith
Miners' Annex Opens with New Town Café Ties
The Annex, run by Heary J and Vern Miner, opened to the public on Saturday. The proprietors plan to operate the Annex in connection with their blown town cafe, aiming to serve the public and integrate with local factory life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heary J
Vern Miner
Deputy Appointed to Lead City Health Campaign
By action of the Tuowlay night city council Donald Smith was named deputy to head the health campaign. He will oversee field work and ensure property owners comply with ordinances, dedicating most of his time to the effort. F A Bernard, longtime cashier of the Commercial Savings Bank of St Louis, retired from active duties after 26 years. He will remain in St Louis for the present.
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Tuowlay
Donald Smith
Tn Assiet de. J.ay
Mr. Smith
Smith
F. A. Bernard
The
Commercial Savings Bank of
Fordney Eyes renomination and tariff plan outlines
Washington correspondence says the Wilson era may end in November with a Republican victory and a Republican House. J W Fordney, likely Ways and Means chair, would push a five point tariff program including repeal of existing tariffs, repeal of war revenue taxes, a production cost tariff commission, anti dumping measures, and a new difference in production costs to tax competitive goods. If reelected, Fordney expects passage and says preparedness could begin by July. Voters praise his record, while Alma cites funding for a government building as a local credit to his tenure. A separate note: Mise Surka Hibkons, head of Black Languages and Literature, will lecture at St. John’s Church on Through Slavic Lands with slides from her travels.
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Washington
Wilson
House of Representatives
Rpublican
Ways and Means
Congress
Iman Joseph W. Fredney
Saginawa
Prodney
Fordney
Tariff Commission
Fredney
Europe
J. W. Fordney
Michigany
Alma
Cty
Mise Surka Hibkons
University of Nebraska
St. John's Church
Hrtlaws
Bohemia
Corner Stone Laid at New County Poor House Ceremony
The corner stone of the new county poor house was laid Friday with the building committee and County Poor Board present. A copper box bearing Pettit’s name and contents from 1916 era was placed inside, including history, photos, and campaign cards. Work progresses under Spence Brothers of Saginaw though cold weather delayed progress, with a December 15 completion target.
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Uilding Committee
County Poor Board
Mic ‘Pettit
Gratiot's
W. D. Tucker
Gratiot County
Board of Supervisors
Ithaca
Gratiot County Herald
Detroit Free Pregs
Spence Brothers of
Saginaw
Chambers
Alma man conducts execution of Mexicans
A Deming New Mexico letter reports Capt A W Brock directing actions near Columbus seven miles away as two Columbus raiders are executed in Cel. Francisco Alvarez and Juan Sanchez die on the gallows after a raid on March 9. Brock commands Company 1 with West in charge of a strong provost guard.
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A. W. Brock
Deming
New Mexico
United States
Mexico
Brock
Columbus
John Watson
Breckenridge
Silver City Company
Ely Teetl
Francisco Alverez
Juan Sanchez
Cel
Sanches
Alvarez
Sanchez
Alvares
Capt
West
Diekema Campaign Swing Through City Saturday
Hon G J Diekema plans a Saturday city visit as part of a final state swing before Tuesday's primaries. Weers reported Alma preparations and strong support for Diekema as he arrives from the county seat to address residents for about 45 minutes with Grand Rapids Mayor Tilma joining the closing leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Diekerma
Tuewday
Diekema
Weers
Alma Wednenday
Tilma
Grand Hapide
Mass Meeting on City Water and Sewer Bond Issue
A mass meeting called by Mayor Mey and the council will convene at City Hall Friday night to discuss the water and sewer extension bond proposition. All residents are urged to attend to express support or opposition, as Alma’s future welfare hinges on voter sentiment.
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Civic League
McKinney
T. J. Carney
CB. Gardner
Grand Rapids
City Hall
Mey
Agiinet
Alma
Plan Raises Taxes Slightly for City Bonds Vote
City Attorney James A Greene presents figures supporting a planned $100000 bond issue for water and sewer extensions. He argues annual general tax impact over 20 years would be about 0.014 per cent per $1000 valuation, with $800 sewer and $485.42 water shortfalls covered by taxes. He warns a piecemeal plan could raise costs by 20 percent or more. The plan will be put to voters at the primaries.
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City Atorney
James A. Greene
Alma
Mr. Greene
Aix
Greene
Bennett Purchases Sharrar Wheeler Insurance Agency
L. Bennett, of Alma, has purchased the Sharrar & Wheeler General Insurance Agency and will assume control immediately. He rents offices in the Opera House Block and plans full office setup. Bennett, with twenty years in business, leads the largest agency in the area representing four percent companies backed by 500 million dollars. The firm handles fire, auto, life, tornado, plate glass, accident, liability, and compensation insurance bonds. Bennett will devote full time to the business. In Alma, Allen S. Albert urged civic upgrades to serve a population of about 12,000 in ten years, praising the Civic League and its work. Michigan Investor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. Bennett
Sharrar & Wheeler General Insurance Agency
Bennett
Opera House
Alma Fey
Etite
Alma
Board of Trade
Allen S. Albert
Rotary Club of
Amelia
Civic League
Alma Lene
Michigan
Hamber on Dray Again
W F Bamber announces he is back on the drag line and asks former patrons to note the change. He arranged with Clyde Campbell to handle the business, but Toesday Mr Gartell left, starting his own venture. The Bamber dray line is the city’s oldest, known for efficient service. Call the office for parties needing service. Bamber’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Bamber
Bamber
Clyde Campbell
Gartell
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G. H. Burr
New Company
Guy Gongwer
Flintie
City
Mrs
John Gongwer
Woodworth Avenue
Alma Mater
Central Normal
Mrs. Pettit
Illinois
Central Mich
Michigan Avenue
Assiet de. Carney
New County
Alma Man
Villastas
Columbus, N. M
MASS
S. L. Bennett
Alma Civic League
Hamber
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