Alma Chamber of Commerce hosts successful luncheon meeting
The Alma Chamber of Commerce held a Thursday noon meeting at city hall, a turkey dinner followed, and a unanimous vote of confidence for officers and directors was cast. Karl R. Adams of Alma State Savings Bank outlined first year challenges and achievements, including a cavalry unit for Alma and road paving, urging united support for future success. The group discussed bond propositions and planned to pursue them with county supervisors in January. Also noted is Troop C, 106th Cavalry Michigan National Guard opening enlistments with a December 20 officer examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Chamber of Commerce
C. A. Miller
Dr. Pringle
Mra. Freusch
Chamber of Commerce
Gerber
Karl R. Adams
Alma State Savings Bank
C. G. Rhodes
Rhodes
Adams
Alma
Maruette Avenue
Northern Wheel Company
Board of Trade
HS. Babcock
Gratiot
A. Miller
Williams to Speak at Alma Chamber Luncheon
Alma business leaders host a Monday noon luncheon featuring Dr. Elmer Lynn Williams of Chicago. Luncheon runs 12:00 to 1:30 with tickets 50 cents, sold at drug stores and the chamber offices.
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Alma Chamber of Commerce
Elmer Lynn Williams
Chicago
Williams to Speak Sunday at First Methodist Church
Dr Elimer Lynn Williams of Chicago known as the fighting Parson will headline a Sunday evening mass meeting at 8 o clock in the First Methodist Church. He will discuss The Big Game and has long fought vice and corruption on Chicago s North Side, earning fame for spearheading clean up efforts amid threats on his life.
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Elimer Lynn Williams
Chicago
First Methodist Church
Williams
Dy. Williams
North Side
State Grains Win At the Big Show
Michigan farmers swept rye awards at the International Hay and Grain Show in Chicago, taking 25 of 80 rye prizes and the first eight places. Irving Beck of South Manitou Island won for South Manitou Rosen. Arthur Jewett of Mason led Soft Red Winter Wheat with five top spots including three firsts. The Michigan Crop Improvement Association organized the entries, with A J Bibbine handling prep. Also noted: William Herron died December 4, services held in Alma, interment in Ithaca. local ads for beans and Butternut Bread.
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Chicago
Michigan
Rosen
United States
Canada
Irving Beck
South Manitou Island
South Manitou
Arthur Jewett
Mason
Ingham County
Jewett
International
Michigan Agricultural College
Cluse
M. A
Michigan Crop Improvement Association
A. J. Bibbine
Alma Merchants Open Third Monthly Trade Extension Sale
Beginning Saturday morning December 10 Alma merchants launch their third monthly trade extension sale. Stores will stay open evenings through Christmas Eve December 24 as retailers slash prices to draw customers from a wide radius around Alma. The event showcases bargain prices on seasonable goods and holiday items in a bid to strengthen local trade and attract shoppers to central Michigan.
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Alma
Central
Michigan
City Commission Seeks Memorial for Late A. W. Wright
Tuesday evening the City Commission empowered Mayor Charles R. Murphy to explore a suitable memorial for A. W. Wright, a benefactor in Alma’s early days. The mayor will study the matter thoroughly before presenting findings, so a report is not expected soon.
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Charles R. Murphy
A. W. Wright
Alma
Murphy
Ito
Ruggles Company Elects Officials In Saginaw
The Ruggles Motor Truck Company of Saginaw, which recently acquired Huson Motor Company of Bad Axe, has elected officers and directors. Frank W. Ruggles remains president. vice presidents are W. J. Wickes and Julius Kirby. secretary Flex L. Smith. treasurer Charles T. Kerry. Directors include Benton Hanchett Otto L. Dittmar H. T. Robinson Guy S. Barber Walter Hill Harry Price John J. Thorne John Ryan Albert E. Sleeper.
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The
Ruggles Motor Truck Company
Saginaw
Huson Motor Company
Bad Axe
Frank W. Ruggles
W. J. Wickes
Julius Kirby
Flex L. Smith
Alma
Charles T. Kerry
Benton Hanchett
Otto L. Dittmar
H. T. Robinson
Guy S
Colleges Meet Over Eligibility Of Pro Players In College Sports
Presidents of Michigan non-state colleges plan December meeting at Jackson to discuss eligibility and curb professional players competing with college amateurs. They reference Watson of Olivet and Lambke of Kalamazoo College as examples, and may seek to reimpose a Sunday play restriction, amid a push to clean up athletics and limit pro participation.
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Watson
Olivet
Kalamazoo College
Chicago Americans
Jackson
Ap Jackson
H. M. Crooks
Alma College
Uns
Detroit
Pontiac
Lambke
Kalama Noo College
Mo F. A
Kalamazoo
Michigan
Associaton
Alma
M. LA. A
Aid for Near East Sought in Gratiot County Drive
A Gratiot county group forms to push Near East Relief appeals at Christmas through Alma Ithaca St Louis and Breckenridge showing the film Alice in Hungerland. Funds aid 229 orphanages and 11 girls homes in Asia Minor and Trans Caucasus with 500 600 workers caring for 110000 children and more. Michigan seeks 660000 this year with 3100 for the county and lists local campaign committee members. Temperature in November averaged 41.5 with 28 mean min. precipitation 3.05 inches and 6% inches of snow total.
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Alma
Ithaca
St. Louis
Breckenridge
Asia Minor
Trans- Caucasus
Near East Relief
Congress
Michigan
Robert B. King, Jr
R. B. Wagner
J. W. Kelder
M. W. Duffey
W. L. Geiston
BE. Shoufler
Lester A. Murdick
Frank
Nomenes Cummins
PF. L. Delevan
Manum
Charles Zueblin to Lecture on The Twentieth Century City
Charles Zueblin renowned lecturer and writer speaks in Alma Friday evening December 16 on The Twentieth Century City. His talk, backed by the Chamber of Commerce, outlines modern city building facts and figures with appeal to business and professional residents for Alma’s future welfare. Christmas bakery specials urged by Model Bakery.
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Charles Zueblin
Community Lyceum
United States
Zueblin
Chamber of Commerce
Alma
Dy Zueblin
Jewish Relief Drive Begins in Gratiot County
On December 15 the Jewish War Relief campaign starts with a $14,000,000 national goal and $500,000 allocated for Michigan. A mass meeting is set for December 14 at the Gratiot high school with Rabbi Franklin of Detroit to speak and show slides on conditions in Russia. Local organizers include Mr. KB Berman as county chair and a committee of Mrs. H. A. Soule, Mrs. Mexsinger, Mrs. FE. Pollasky, Mrs. Rockstein, and Robert Anspaugh. The Alma Chamber of Commerce endorses the drive as worthy of support.
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Central Europe
Russia
United States
Michigan
Russian
Gratiot County
Franklin
Detroit
KB. Berman
Gratiot
H. A. Soule
Mexsinger
FE. Pollasky
Rockstein
Robert Anxpaugh
Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Worthitess
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Harry Gerber
Farm Bureau's Annual Meeting in Ithaca Dec 12
Gratiot County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting in Ithaca on Monday December 12 with delegates called to order at 30 o'clock by the president. Morning will include roll call minutes secretary report manager report and officer elections. In the afternoon State Farm Bureau manager Clark Brody will discuss workings and Dale Tenent of the Agricultural College Market Department will speak. Members urged to attend and offer suggestions.
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Gratiot County Farm Bureau
Ithaca
Clark Brody
State Farm Bureau
Dale Tenent
Market Department of the Agricultural College
The
Farm Bureau
Wells Start Pumping Water Again Citywide
Water from city wells resumed Wednesday evening after repairs. Public advised not to drink without boiling or prior bail. mains cleaning by chlorination expected to take days. State Health Board will test water before lifting boil order. official notification of safe drinking may take another week.
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State Board of Health
Welfare Fund Drive by American Legion Auxiliary
The American Legion Auxiliary urges donations of one dollar to bring Christmas cheer to ex service members in need. Drop envelopes with names by December 10 at local drugstores and stores. donors and amounts may be published. Also notes past aid to families, hospital boxes, and local service members. An aside promotes a word contest by Home Lumber & Fuel Co. offering a ton of Anchor coal for forming the most words from a given phrase.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Murphy's Drug Store
Brunner's Drug Store
Winslow's Drug Store
Paterson's
J. €. Penney
Recreation Place
Chicago
Grand Rapids
North Carolina
Indiana
Home Lumber & Fuel Co
Alma College endowment campaign tops $80 000 pledge beat
Alma College reports major progress in its endowment drive in Michigan with Carnegie Corporation pledges and a $5,000 gift from Michigan Governor Ushern. Campaign leaders Abernathy and A B Sheldon announce surpassing a $17,000 northern peninsula quota and spoke of broader support from S P Hareson Estate and the General Education Board. Dr David F Charles will assist temporarily, aiding completion of the endowment drive.
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Alma College
H. M. Crooks
Michigan
Crooks
David F. Charles
Soo Palla College
Coe College
Towa
Gare
Charity Ball A Big Social Event
The Alma Business Women's Association plans a Charity Ball at the High School Gymnasium from nine to twelve with the Martuck seven piece orchestra of Saginaw providing music. Proceeds go to the Welfare association for its work. Patrons include Dr. and Mrs. F. T. Lamb and other local figures.
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Alma Business Women's Association
Dee
Martuck
Saginaw
The
Business Association
Welfare Association
Win
F. T. Lamb
Harry Gerber
Ollie Hayes
Salvation Army Seeks Xmas Aid in Alma
The Salvation Army launches its annual Christmas appeal to Alma and surrounding area to raise about 250 dollars for around two hundred Christmas baskets. Envoy Glassbrook directs canvassing of business places and homes, with efforts continuing through to Christmas.
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Salvation Army
Alma
Envoy Glassbrook
Salvation Army Basket Fund
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H. 8. Babcock
106Th Cavalry
Michigan National Guard
Adjutant General of Michigan
Daleys Feed Store
Popcarn
State Grains
William Herron
Wiliam Herron
Lewis Hutchinson
River Avenue
Moray
Alma Roller Mills
Ruggles Company
Near East
Campatic
Vanmmeke
OFC
American Association of Colleges
Prosper Pelmont
Alexander Davydoff
Ood
Farm Bureau's
Alma Record
Carnegie Corp
U.P
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