Alma Chamber of Commerce Victory Banquet Planned
Alma high school gym hosts a Victory Banquet with Colonel Gansser as keynote speaker. Harry Gerber and others prepare addresses on membership, carry on, and Christmas observances as part of the chamber’s plans and city civic activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gerber
H. E. Reece
W. W. Cushing
Alma ® Chamber of Commerce
Regimenta
Chamber of Commerce
Murphy's
Brunner’s
Wright House
Gansser
Germany
32Nd Michigan
Europe
France
America
Chamber of Commere
Alma Concern
Ker
Carl J. Milliken
Orville Allen
Merrill Stuckey
C. V. Calkins
Lorado Taft to Speak Monday Evening on Lyceum
Lorado Taft, prominent sculptor born in Mii ncip, will appear Monday evening on the Lyceum course. He studied at Champaign and in Paris, taught at the Art Institute of Chicago, and led regional art groups. He created works including Sleep and the Awakening of the Flowers and statues for Fort Leavenworth and Indianapolis monuments.
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Lorado Taft
Lyceum
Miincip
State University At
Champaign
Iitself
Chicago
University
Youn Taft
Paris
Ecole Des Reaux
Fife
Arts Country
Art Institute of Chicago
Municipal Art Commission of Chicago
Municipal Art League
National Sculpture Society
Wie
Western Society of Arthes
Taft
Horticultural Hall
My. Taft
Schuyler Colfax
Indianapolis
Great
Fort Leavseworth
Alma desires Chamber of Commerce for reputation growth
Carl H Washburn urges Alma Michigan to form an aggressive democratic Chamber of Commerce to boost industrial and social conditions. He notes an annual $15 family investment would support a well managed group capable of achieving what individuals cannot. The letter stresses the town’s need to attract adults and families who live and develop character.
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First State Bank
Chamber of Commerce
Alma
Carl H. Washburn
Mich
Novy
Chamber, of Commerce
Ths
Alma High School Debating Team To Debate St Louis High
Alma High School debaters Phil Lewis John Holmes and Elliott Crooks prepare for a clash with St Louis High on Friday December 17. The Elsie High team lost 4 to 0 last week and St Louis is expected to present a stronger negative. A larger crowd is hoped for and the school supports its debating program. The school also marks a war memorial note with weekly 10 58 a m moments.
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Alma High School
Phil Lewis
John Holmes
Elliott Crooks
Elsie High
St. Louis High
St. Louis
Alma High
Red Cross Seeks Alma Residents as Members in 1921
The Red Cross calls on Alma residents to join as members in 1921 seeking broader local support and participation in relief services. The appeal highlights community involvement and the need for ongoing civic aid through organized membership.
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Red Cross
Alma
Deserving of Wide Support for Red Cross Efforts
A call to renew Red Cross membership in 1921 emphasizes ongoing relief work for veterans and families, plus need in Europe. It notes 17,000 still in German hospitals, 11,000,000 children orphaned or in need, and widespread malnutrition and disease. The piece argues no withdrawal from Europe and stresses continued humanitarian aid.
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Red Cross
Red Crown
Red Or
Jsuifore
Germany
Livingsten Farrand
Europe
Farrand
Revival services planned at Salvation Army hall week of Dec 25 to Jan 4
Arraiwements have been made for a special revival week at the Salvation Army hall from Tuesday December 25 through Monday January 4. Colinel Addies will supervise with Captain Wurman, the musical assistant, assisting.
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Salvation Army Hall
Coline! Addies
Wurman
Builders of Castles and Farmed Frolic At City Church
A community entertainment program at First Methodist Episcopal Church features the film Builders of Castles addressing a city issue, plus Farmer Alfalfa's Adventurous Papa of the silent era. Free shows are this afternoon and tonight at 7 40. Senior class hosts Pinel Hitter at the high school Friday evening. Proceeds fund a Victor Safety motion picture machine for city schools.
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First Methodist Episcopal Church
Happy Homes Cooperative Association
Mate MacDermott
Alfalfa
Chas. Ray
Victor Safety
Bread price cuts sweep Alma bakeries
Prices for bread have dropped by one cent per loaf as Alma wholesale bakeries reduce rates again. The reductions followed an earlier one cent cut weeks ago, announced only by the bakers at delivery and no formal notice. Citizens are urged to settle debts through the Chamber of Commerce.
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Almo Bakeries
Alma
Alma |Imkerivs
Kids Demand Filthy Free Playgrounds In Alma City
A letter or caption-like dispatch notes high school students urging parks upgrades and new playgrounds to keep children off streets. It highlights a crowded East Part district called the Secon Milierville with small plots and lacking play equipment, urging adults to provide safe, clean play spaces for the youth now and for future generations.
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Alma
Vily
Secom
Shawn
Alma Chamber drives to 500 memberships and raises funds
Alma residents rush to join the new Chamber of Commerce as 341 signatures are gathered at a noon luncheon. Organizers aim for 500 members before Friday's victory banquet while planning a cleanup drive to include late joiners. Auxiliary and Legion efforts also discussed at city hall.
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Alma Chamber of Commerce
Y. W
Alma College
Raine
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Alma
Chamber of Commerce
Econ
Sam
Auiliary
Ladies’ Auxiliary of the
Amerian Legion
Legion Forme
Frosh and Sophs Still Unbeaten in Alma Class Bball Race
In the Inter class basketball race at Alma College the Freshman team led by Kirker Arbaugh Page Hudson and Cathcart defeated the Juniors 12 to 4 while the Sophomores beat the Seniors 10 to 1. Both leaders remain tied atop the standings with valuable prospects for varsity contention. The remaining games schedule includes Juniors versus Seniors and Sophomores versus Freshmen for the interclass championship, likely next Thursday.
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Alma College
Kirker
Arbaugh
Page
Hudson
Cathcart
Kirger
Leklees
Sophs
Beattie
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Gangler
Civic League
Republic School
Will Shong
Mike Shong
Jorella
Neil Sprague
Cora Vander
Br Kance Conley
Kittle Habe
Pearl Fair
Alma College Debating and Oratorical Council
Michigan
Strand Theatre
H. Washburn
Ohio State
M. BE. Church
Ampaign
Boilatrom Motors Co
St. Louie
Den 14
Ecoremy
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Interclass
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