Commission Powers Set For Weekly City Meetings
The article outlines chapters on salaries and vacancies under the city charter. It fixes mayoral salary at 300 dollars and commissioners at 200 dollars yearly, with wages for laborers set by the manager. It covers appointive official salaries, vacancy rules, removal procedures, and the commission’s ability to convene and investigate, with meetings starting the first Tuesday in May 1919.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
City Commission
Coplee
Justice of the Peace
Torbensen Nine to Clash With Republics in Alma Friday
Friday at 3 30 PM the Torbensen Axle Company nine of Cleveland, champions of that city, meets the Republics of Alma in a bid to stage the biggest baseball game in Alma. The Republics include star players and the showdown follows a 4 4 exhibition with the New York Giants in Akron. A postgame banquet at the Republic cafeteria will honor both teams. Lieutenant J A Picard spoke on war work and America’s role, urging victory through thought speech work and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Alma
Torbensen Axle Company Nine
Cleveland
Almoa
Torben
Local Traveler Hurt In Marion Train Collision
Burt Hicks traveling salesman from the city was badly injured last Friday when a freight train struck the motor car he rode in near Marion. The southbound vehicle failed to clear the crossing and was struck on the tracks. Twelve people in the car sustained injuries of varying severity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Hicks
Marion
Hicks
Alma
Alma man Serg Leonard dies in action in France
Serg Harry Leonard son of Frank Leonard of Alma was killed July 21 in France, becoming the second Alma man killed in action. He served in Co FB, 128th Infantry, part of the Rainbow division in the western front drive after two years of service including Calumet strike and Mexican border duty. Other named locals also listed as casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Leonard
Frank Leonard
Alma
George Myers
Myers
Acion
Leonard
Co. FB
128Th Infantry
Michigan National Guard
126Th
Rainbow
France
Calumet
Mexican
Mexico
Local Hero Harry James Leonard Dies for Humanity
Harry James Leonard born 1881 in Fenton died serving the great cause of humanity. He moved to Alma, attended Alma public schools and Alma College, graduated 1905, and was a Valparaiso telegraphy graduate. He leaves father F A Leonard and brother B Leonard, with many friends mourning his loss amid war news including Serg Clarence B Perkins and Howard C Wolverton. Perkins, born 1886 in Isabella County, enlisted in Milwaukee then served in the Soo the Philippines and Alaska before training at Mattsburg and Camp Green. Field & Son grocer William Pield, 60, killed August 1 on the Marne front. details scarce. Continued on page four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry James Leonard
Fenton
Alma
Alma College
Valparaiso School of Telegraphy
F. A. Leonard
B. Leonard
Gratiot County
Serg
Clarence B. Perkins
Howard C. Wolverton
Breckenridge
Perkins
Peter Zimmerman
North Star
Coleman
Isabella County
Rowland Township
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Soo
Philippines
Alaska
Mattsburg
N. C
Camp Green
North Carolina
France
Marshall Field
Field & Son
St. Louis
Grocers
William Pield
Marne
St. Louie Beg
Field
Fifty three Gratiot men register for draft
Fifty three young men from Gratiot County, all 21 since June 5, 1954 and before August 24, 1954, registered to serve if needed. The list includes numerous local names and towns, with Dr A E Waller of the U S Department of Agriculture speaking at Ithaca on wheat seed treatment to prevent smut and aid Allies and troops. He plans to stay through the county fair and speak at the Illinois picnic next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Dewey Aldrich
Ithwem Jew Abahury
Alosa Williny K Andersen
Alma Arthie Rebewck
Alma Kloner Mitefe
Thy Cal
Wheeler
K's
Sumner Don Tewens
Gialhee
Mice Joule
Williaa Crim
Amin Fay Diets
Alma Yale Ke Dunn
Bhmce
Arlo Bokert
Alma
Fuller
Alma Keating
Maitmound
Aatiley
Reit
Herpinetall
Wheeter
Harold Wilemeer
Rte Leuba Brest
Detroit
Aduar Aowe
Perrinion Willers
Alten Inman
Carin
City of
Krents
Middleton
Caren Dey Vern Maloun Lenex
Alen Harper Lasley
Middisten Lee Lemrencen
St. Leute
Iy Martin
Manta
Hte
Ina
Ro Aime Utter Willian
Fwenny Wolfe
Ithore
Laster M Walle
Alm Caen
A. Eine
Alem Pheom Hawt HT
Midleton
A. E. Waller
United States Department of Agriculture
Ithaca
War Preparedness Board
Gratiot
Waller
Hoover
London
U. S&s. Bureau of Plant Industry
Dr. Waller
Gratine
Illinois
Recruitment of Older Men for Alma Quartermaster Posts
Corporal Smith from the Alma recruiting office announces in The Alma Record that men aged 45 to 55 may enlist for quartermaster work. These men will be the only ones eligible for enlistment until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corporal Smith
Alma
Quartermaster Department
Illinois Picnic at Wright Park Draws Former Residents
Senator Scully of Almont and Dr Waller of Washington speak at the Ulinois picnic in Wright park Alma promising a program for farmers. Morning visiting then a basket lunch followed by talks on seed disease and its treatment noting government campaigns to eradicate seed diseases for bigger crops.
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Wright Park
Alma
Illinois
Gratiot County
Senator Scully of
Almont
State Farmers’ Clubs
Hlinais
Dr. Waller
Department of Agriculture
Washington, D. C
Eestion
Nutt Song
Liliavie
Auitence
Putnam
Reading Rayburn
Jtuonie
Miller
Arurust Arnold
Mies Clark
Minuit
George Ryder Addrese
Scally. Almont
Seed Dieenee
Dr. Wallir
Washington
Plans to Beautify Wright Park by Garden Expert
Landscape Gardener Yeomans of Chicago has outlined steps to beautify Wright park in the city center. Park board chairman Frank F. Smith says marked trees will be removed first. Officials aim to finish the overall project this fall.
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Wright Park
Yeoming
Chicago
Park Board
Frank F. Smith
Yeomans
Smith
Married at Wheeler with Private Maney wed to Eva Wolansky
News arrives of Private Charles A. Maney of Camp Custer marrying Mine Eva B. Wolansky of Wheeler on Saturday August 17. Maney formerly taught at Alma College and belonged to the former Smith & Maney firm of this city, which dealt in planes and talking machines.
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Charles A. Maney
Camp Custer
Eva B. Wolansky
Wheeler
Maney
Alma College
Smith & Maney
Alma
No Joy Riding Plea Amid Fuel Administration Call
The U S fuel administration urged restraint on pleasure cars motorbikes and motorboutes east of the Mississippi to conserve gasoline for the war effort. The voluntary order may become mandatory if ignored, with exemptions for essential vehicles and services. Authorities warn about waste and a threatened overseas supply shortage, appealing to citizens’ patriotism.
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the Fuel Administration
United States
Mississippi River
The
Fuel Administration
France
Heavy football schedule set for Alma College
Alma College plans a heavy football schedule for the season with coach A. A. Tarey Helter guiding a likely green team. The slate includes Hillsdale at Alma, Olivet at Alma, Albion at Alma, and Kalamazoo at Alma, with additional games against Mt Pleasant Normal, Ypsilanti Normal, and Olivet. Many colleges expect to field green squads as they rebuild.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Maroon and Cream
Alma
Tarey Helter
Hillsdale College
AOC
Eat Lanfini
Oetobir II
Mt Pleasant Normal
Albion College
Mbion
Ypsilanti Normals
Ypsilanti
Olivet College
Kalamaxoo College
Senate approves 18 to 45 draft act and moves to final
The Senate passed the 18 to 45 draft act after a strong House approval. War Department plans immediate registration once final agreement is reached, with mass registration expected within thirty days. Meanwhile The Gaffney State Shop hosts an advance millinery show September 2 to 7 featuring authoritative fall styles. Ruth Shirk of Chicago leads the workroom, with Stevenson assisting and Vinnie Boyd directing sales.
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House
U. S. Senate
Senate
War Department
Ti Ik
Sus
Gaffney State
Gaffney
Ruth Shirk
Chicago
Miss Stevenson
Vinnie Boyd
Army convoy to drive Liberty trucks from Alma to Baltimore
Two hundred fifty soldiers of Company 106 Ammunition Train United States Army arrived in Alma over the Pere Marquette to drive Liberty trucks to Baltimore. More men from Camp Wheeler Georgia were expected to depart later in the week for the overland journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Alma
Pere Marquette
Baltimore
Camp Wheeler
Willert sheriff winner Follies in hot Gratiot race
Primary in Gratiot county produced a surprising low turnout and tight races. Joe Fordney led the senatorial contest with townships confirming his win by wide margins, while Alfred Willett carried sheriff defeating Murphy. Folkert won treasurer with Laycock close behind among drain commissioner candidates. Balloting for other posts remained unsettled or unreported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Fordney
Townsend
Congress
Vari “Ious
Joe
Newberry
Ford
Alma
Arthur J. Murphy
Sheriff
Alfred Willett
Middleton
Alm
Murphy
Folkert
Wheeler
Sidney Evey
Sumner
Ro Laycock
Drain Commissaion
Simpeana Osborn
Tucker
Gratiot County Honor Roll Grows With War Losses
Gratiot county honors roll lists eight men who died or were wounded serving in World War I. Names include Clarence Berg, Howard Sere, George Myers, Leslie McLean, Harry Sere, William Pields, A Pinkston, and A Sanches. Several were Alma and Breckenridge residents. Pvt Leslie McLean and Pvt Proy Coss are noted among the fallen or severely wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Alma
Berg
Clarence Fi
Perkins
North Star
Sere
Howard
Wolverton
Breckenridge
Leslie McLean
Harry Leonard
George W. Myers
William Pields
St. Louis
Allin Pinkston
Camp Dix
Also Mentioned on This Page
Torbensen
Picard
J. A. Picard
Francis King
Presbyterian Church
America
Alma Boy
S, B. Perkins
William Fields
A. Pinkston
Floyd Coss
Serg, Harry Leonard
War Board
L. H. Frosch
338Th Infantry
L. J. Frosch
388Th Infantry
Henry Frosch
River Avenue
King George of England
Windsor Castle
George R
Milianery
Willert Sheriff
Follies
Layeuck
Grations Honor
Proy Coss
Itiea
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