Forty-Three Exemptions Turned Down By Gratiot Draft Board
Gratiot county draft authorities report 198 of 274 county men ready for service after exemptions granted or denied. Examinations continue to complete quota as hundreds of names are processed, with many claims for exemption declined and others certified for service.
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Gratiot
United States
Ferra
Willie Ratchie
Sumner
Kekellareer
Roy
Claude
Biwell Now
Hovkits
Roy Albert
Arenda
Manister Co Mapper
Marry
Alan
Park Ave
Hammond
Kinier
St. Laut
Huntings
Forest Smith
St. Louis
Kuesions
Guy Pronkite
Alma
Gemce Aver Miller
Mopritt
Ali Owen
Reno Pit
J. McVeieh
Henry H. Alma
Wordworth
Thetvake Wililas
Lerule
Fhe
You Neaaen
Weberita
Alea
Clark
Walter Ry Ama
Woodworth
Crittenden
Benriday
Acre
Bats
Reith
Alin
Wall
Kibet Newton
Alimar
Neb
Teers B. Ashby Mevrellrnt
Pherd
Hluew Mitten
Atuim
Ives
Adnan Fides
W Mere
Wiliam Ipuh
Miron Tahoe Halejin
Madhew & Wiel
Areten
Verwlorh
Haivootts
Ishare
Lashed Leroy
Alina
Wellin
Alnus
Weides
Devehenredie
Allen
Siam Than
Altvers
Nehing Duma
Leet
Poaneeti
Morriy Arthur Trusts
Lewis Bascraft
Flew
Alme No
Leron Fie Aleom
Gunter
Arthur
Keretenues Kinetta
Loy Gradd
Floyd Witla
Carn Oley
Feaniech
Minko
North
Atay Rank Chhoti
Wark Ave
Stelina Beever Renntter
Joenjamin
Fredertehi
Iwvtl
Nevins
Alfred Alma
Wilts
Histon
Sat
Jervih Star
Ee Ian
Nim Tinie
Lewis
Wheater Lisle
Lyperv
Carter,nt
Wrecks Delay Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor Rail Lines Near Alma
Wrecks disrupted rail service in Alma area with an Ann Arbor collision near Ely street and a Pere Marquette freight derailment west of Alma. Minor damage reported, including demolished cowcatchers and scattered debris. one car may have left the track. Central Heights subdivision sale set for Saturday with about 250 lots offered on easy payment terms.
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Pere Marquette
Ann Arbor
Alma
Ely Street
Central Heights
Central Heights Land Company
Ord
Alma Girl 15 Weds Detroit Man in Alma Ceremony
Miss Leontine Marie Messinger married Joseph Radin Netzorg August 28 at 6 90 p.m. in Alma. The ceremony was by Dr. Leo M. Franklin with about fifteen relatives present. Attendants were Mrs H H Soule and Mr H H Soule. The bride wore white taffeta and georgette crepe with orchids and lilies of the valley. matron of honor wore orchid trifeta and carried sweet peas. A wedding dinner followed in the banquet room. The couple honeymooned near Detroit and will reside at 77 Prod the Avenue, Detroit, after October 1. Mrs Netzorg is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Simon Messinger of Alma, a graduate of Alma High School, studied at Alma College and the Art Institute in Chicago. Netzorg formerly lived in Muskegon City and Bay City, but has resided in Detroit the past two years, working at Ring Automobile Co. as Assistant Service Manager. His parents also reside in Detroit. Attending out-of-town: Mr and Mrs Messinger and aunt Mes Ft. of Soule of Alma, and J. Soule of Baltimore, Md. Friends in Alma sent best wishes for a happy marriage.
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Leontine Marie Messinger
Joseph Radin Netzorg
Leo M. Franklin
H. HL Soule
Troit
Detroit
Netvorte
Ani
Simon Mesinger
Asia
Wee
Alma High School
Hater
Soule
Alma
J. Soule
Baltimore
Morris Messinger
Alnut
Banquet Returns to Divetted Men Area
A community banquet Saturday evening at the temple honored local draftees. About two hundred ten attended with forty four from Elwell area draft ranks. Attendees included families and friends as the hall displayed national colors and a film followed a formal program.
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Riwell
Ty Elwell
Elwell
Two New School Sites Obtained in the Eastern City
The school district has acquired two new sites in the eastern section of the city for future school construction. Officials say the purchases expand capacity to serve growing neighborhoods and plan for timely development.
Alma voters approve six school district building measures
At a special meeting in Alma, residents supported six propositions to expand and site new school facilities in Pine River Arcada, Elmwood, and Fairground subdivisions. Officials plan temporary and permanent buildings, buy land, and prepare boulevard access as growth trends favor expansion.
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Tolen
Pine River
Arcada
Alma
Jotto Sanderhoff
Archer
Elmwood
Republic Avenue
Nene Wootten
Local Doctor Receives First Lieutenancy in Officers Corps
First Lieutenant Dr A. A. M Bh, who has assisted Lt. Tr. T. J. Carney for months, received his commission Wednesday as a first lieutenant. Dr McNabb will be attached to the Grand Rapids hospital unit and called into service with that unit.
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T. J. Carney
McNabb
Grand Rapids Hospital
Vintures Installed at Wright House Barber Shop
The Harry Willard Barber Shop in the Wright House basement received new white enameled fixtures and chairs last week. Mr Willard bought the finest white enameled chairs and cases in Detroit to enhance a sanitary, bright space. The room has been repapered and woodwork finished in white enamel to make the shop light and sanitary.
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Harry Willard
Wright House
Willard
Detroit
Big Tent Show at Alma to Stage Week of Entertain ment
Alma citizens will enjoy a full week of Kelley Brennan Dramatic Company under a big tent at the roller rattle grounds. nightly performances feature The Shop Lifter and The Crook opening Monday with one free ride offer. vaudeville interludes, changes of plays each night, and continuous shows mark the event set for September 8th. Dr Beagetor to move to Detroit for patient care work as Geo M Cohan in Broadway weeks is noted.
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Alma
Kelley & Brennan Dramatic Company
Firetcass
Dan Mathews
Look-Paterson Drug Company Adds Fixtures at Alma Store
The Look-Paterson Drug Company completed installation of over fifteen hundred dollars worth of new wall and display cases to modernize the Alma drug store. The upgrades include six new display cases and seven new wall cases to match the city’s growth.
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Paterson Drug Company
Alma Drug Store
Republic Motor Truck to Offer 29000 Shares Stock
Notice mailed for annual stockholders meeting in New York to ratify board action offering 29000 treasury shares at 54 dollars each. Shares allocated to stockholders pro rata with one for each three held. Bankers to acquire unallocated stock. Proceeds expected to fund expansion and additional workers and facilities.
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Republic Motor Truck Company, Incorporated
New York
Treasury
Rhodes
Draft Rules Change Exemptions in Draft Board Orders
New orders nationwide promise changes to exemptions, likely aiding married men in avoiding active service. A Provost Marshal bulletin narrowens exemptions by focusing on dependents and family support, aiming for uniform decisions across 4000 boards and allowing automatic appeals to district boards when local rulings are in error.
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Crowder
Colin
Maraiul
Alka
Home Guards At Work In Local Defense
Over fifty men have joined the local home guard and are actively at work. The volunteers respond to patrols and duties to bolster community security and readiness amid ongoing tensions.
Alma Home Guards Form Temporary Drill Unit
The Alma Home Guards elected George Soper as captain John Chick as first lieutenant and A R Stamp as second lieutenant. They drilled in the high school gym with plans for rapid expansion and state aid, holding sessions Tuesdays and Fridays for about a month, then one night weekly.
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Alma Home Guards
Home Guard
George Soper
John Chick
A. R. Stamp
Home Guards
Fire damages home on Court Avenue Saturday morning
A fire on Court Avenue damaged a residence early Saturday. The Aleut fire department arrived quickly, fighting the blaze for nearly an hour. The precise loss is unclear but estimated around a hundred dollars, with the home’s furnace and loft pit damaged and most furniture affected.
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Wm. Thompson
Court Avenue
Withiam Thompres
Times
Themproon
Walter
Atpoke
Dental practice sale and move to Detroit noted in Alma
Fragmentary notice indicates a person leaving Alma for Detroit within weeks and planning to purchase a four good dental practice in that city from a dentist already selling. Details on timing and arrangements are incomplete in the text provided.
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Alma
Detroit
Beelyretone
Etuay Peltefeore
Old Priends Coming to Alma for Week of Dramatics
Alma residents await a week long tent theatre engagement by the Kelly and Brennan team at the roller mills grounds starting September 3. They'll perform The Calling of Dan Matthews adapted from Harold Wright's novel, a widely read modern classic, with Wright himself directing. The program includes changing plays and vaudeville each night, with one complimentary admission for a paid ticket on Monday.
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Alma
Cime
Kelly & Brennan Big Dramatic Co
Roller Mills Grounds
Dan Matthews
Harold Hell Wright
Dan Matthws
Wright
Michigan
Jay
Alma High School Prospects For Athletic Team
Alma high school opens next week with at least eight veterans returning for football under Coach Kimball. Key players include Walker Mann Wheaton Boyd Heraschberger Mahv Sartor and Bliss. A tougher schedule is planned with Grand Rapids South High October 12 Cadillac November 28 and Saginaw October 20 among opponents.
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Alma High School
Mo R. Kimball
Alma
Walker
Mann
Wheaton
Boyd
Heraschberger
Mahv
Sartor
Bliss
Agio
Kimball
South High
Grand Rapids
Octeber
Bie Rapids
Artue HN
Saginaw
Orange and Black
Cadillac
Thor Dai
Lawmen
ST Pinemont
Itha
Alma Pair United In Quiet Alma Wedding
Miss Margaret Allen and Alger H Wood wed at ten o'clock Wednesday in the home of the bride's parents on State street Rev William H Mason officiated in a quiet ceremony attended by about thirty relatives and intimate friends The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Allen, is a graduate of Alma College class of 1915 The groom, son of Mr and Mrs C L Wood, is a popular Alma man and Alma College alumnus The couple plan to reside in Moline after a short wedding trip with many friends in Alma sending best wishes
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Margaret Allen
Alger H. Wood
William H. Mason
State Street
Alger HL. Wood
John Allen
Alma
Alma Vollege
Staniligh
Michigan
Wood
Rey
CL Wood
Alma Public
Alma High School
Alma College
Andralde
Nebrooke
Miso
Hich
Alger M. Wood
Picnic A Success With Large Local Turnout
An event held Saturday drew a large crowd with many farm participants and a nearby former resident of Uline noted. Attendance was substantial, with about four hundred people estimated for the day. A generous basket dinner followed a short, engaging program that impressed attendees.
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Uline
Pune Alii
Chang
Exemption Buttons Given To Exempted Draft Dodgers
Small round metal badges bearing the inscription Exempted U S are issued to men freed from induction by exemption boards. The badges are now held by draft boards and will be sent with exemption notices. Many young men of military age in the city wear these badges for long standing exemptions. Thousands of buttons have been produced for draft boards nationwide. The exemption inscription sits inside a circle.
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U. S
Will Banquet Drafted Men in Alma Tuesday Noon
Those certified for service are invited to a luncheon banquet in Alma on Tuesday at noon. The event honors men drafted or awaiting orders, with local officials announcing details and recognizing loyal service. A brief ceremony and meal are planned for attendees and dignitaries.
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Alma
Alma Gathers for Gratiot County Draft Call Banquet
Gratiot County residents prepared for a September 8 draft day with a big noon banquet at Alma High School. Local officials and community groups organized patriotic events with addresses by M McCall Ithaca and W Giddings St Louis among others, to honor men certified for service and their families. A red cross banquet will host those awaiting departure as Alma pledges support and hospitality to all who serve.
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Aime Wells
Gratiot
Battle Creek
Gratiotefliity
Marco
M. McCall
Ithaca
W. Giddings
St. Louis
Harry Meine Crocks
Alm College
J. Frank Jackson
Magene Pollasky
Alma
Fragmented OCR weather item yields garbled flight note
Garbled text fragment mentions will fly, a person or entity, and possible references to Sunday, stunts, and names. The readable content is too distorted to identify a clear event, location, or outcome.
Five Percent to Leave for Cantonments September Sth
New orders from the Provost Marshal limit the drafted men to five per cent leaving for cantonments on Wednesday September fifth and five per cent more each day for five days. It is expected training for the new National Army will begin after the middle of the month. Geo M Cohan in Broadway sees Telehour Sunday and Monday.
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Tis
National Army
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Joseph Netzorg
Riwell Hanqueted
Hillcrest
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Lieutenant
Mima
Republic
de. Heshgetour
Murehased
Geo. Cohan
Ralehone
Margaret B. Allen
Brett Thintt
Piaget
Iity
Geo. M. Cohan
Broadway
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