Workers Prospect 171 New Members Yesterday
At noon yesterday the Workers Progress Council reports a gain of 171 new members. The tally comes as the organization continues its recruitment drive and outreach efforts.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 10, 1920
Page
1
Alma Chamber of Commerce aims to top 500 members
Alma Michigan citizens rally for Chamber of Commerce membership with 471 reported by yesterday noon and expectations to surpass 500 by tonight. The drive utilized a lean cost approach, avoided a Chicago bureau’s four figure quote, and features a cleanup committee led by J. W. Blakely to recruit remaining holdouts. J. Hicks James Gibbs James Crawford and Kelly S. Scort from St John s Ithaca and St Johns are among early converts linked to local Roller Mills interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Alma
Chamber of Commerce
Chicago
Michigans
Dad” Chick
John Hicks
St. Johns
James Gibbs
James Crawford
Ithaca
Kelly S. Scort
Dad
Hicks
Gibbs
Crawford
New Company Organized Here Acme Beet Harvester
A new company named the Acme Beet Harvester Company has been formed here with capital of 25000 dollars. It has been granted permission by the Michigan Securities Commission to issue 10500 dollars worth of its common stock. Some stock has already been sold and local residents in close touch with the venture are ready to subscribe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Beet Harvester Company
Michigan Securities Commission
Roller Mills Stock Transfer Takeover of Alma Concern
A recently formed company takes control of the stock of Alma Milling operations. The move signals a consolidation in local roller mills with the acquiring firm expected to rebrand and integrate assets..localized impact on employees and suppliers anticipated as the transfer completes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Roller Mills to Change Hands in Alma Venture
Heavily backed Alma investors John Hicks James Gibbs James Crawford and A F Crawford expect transfer of ownership within days as Roller Mills near re opening. An option on the property was secured when 2000 shares were subscribed by local business leaders, signaling strong support for the new venture despite market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexers
John Hicks
St. Johns
James Gibbs
Ithaca
James Crawford
A. F. Crawford
Breckenridge
Alma
Down Hicks
Alma Rover
Beet harvester eyed as future aid for beer industry
The beet harvester, still experimental, has shown promise in field tests across the state and is seen by many as the machine to simplify and ease the full beer making process. Arthur Lippert, formerly a machine and tool designer at The Re-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Lippert
Lily Mae Wilkin Stars in Vanity Fair Girls Comedies
Lily Mae Wilkin, Alma’s Own movie queen, leaves accounting job at Republic Motor Track Co to pursue film in Southern California. She headlines a biweekly Vanity Fair Girls Comedies series, featuring six attractive young women. The Strand promotes her upcoming showings with gossip of Detroit and Mass sightings and hints at a premiere audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise
Lily Mee Witkowen
Republic Motor Track Co
Alona
Sonny California
Vanity Fair Girls
California
Lily Mae
Chur
Mr. Miller
Anya
Detroit
Miss Wilkinson
Ruggles Truck Factory to Open in London Ontario
The Ruggles Motor Truck Company begins Canadian plant construction in London Ontario as part of a new venture by Frank W. Ruwelos. The factory will cover 80 by 80 feet with two stories, and production is expected to start soon. A U S plant and city for the American expansion remain undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruggles Truck Factory
Record
United States
Ruggles Motor Truck Company
London
Ontario
Frank W. Ruwelos
Republic Motor Truck Company
Willys Intereste
Republic
British Empire
Wit Bi
United
Init
Becauen
Fiete
Xmas windows tell B16 story
The Dr. Robinson stores feature holiday decorations by Fay Gossett with cedar trees, poinsettias, holly, and festive displays across Superior and State Street windows. Christmastime scenes include snowflake backdrops, toy showcases, and lighting planned to greet shoppers. Chamber of Commerce members are urged to join via Wright Estate Work subscriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Robinson
Fay Gossett
Superior Street
Christo
Jolin
Chamber of Commerce
Onganinathet Sach Genni
Wright
Victory Banquet and Jullification Biggest Alma Affair
The Victory Banquet marks a major Alma event highlighting the close of the Chamber of Commerce membership drive tonight. Officials and residents anticipate a comprehensive celebration honoring community business leaders and civic efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Chamber of Commerce
Sunday School Contest Nears Finish Between Mt Pleasant Alma
The Mt Pleasant and Alma Presbyterian Sunday Schools race to win the attendance contest. Last Sunday Mt Pleasant led with 387 to Alma 258, and the home stretch calls for every class to attend. Also note Frank F. Smith reports distant sales of phonographs and records. Arcada tax notices list Tue bank visits and Thu bank visits for tax collection by H B Clark, Arcada treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Inez
G. Ganlard
Ugminet
Alma Presbyterian Sunday School
Frank F. Smith
Smith
Pather McChines
George C. Durant
Saco
Montana
Nicholas Frantsos
Athens
Greece
R. MacDonald
France
California
Q. M. Sergi
Homer Sterling
Portou Prince
Republic of Haith
Arcada
Ithaca National Bank
First State Bank
H. B. Clark
Arcada Township
Legionnaires Invited to Alma Banquet with Col Gansser
Local Post members are invited to the Alma Chamber of Commerce Victory banquet at Alma High School gymnasium tonight at 7 o'clock. Col Gansser, state commander of the American Legion, will speak, with HL E Reece as toastmaster. Also on the program are Harry Garber, H B Reece, W W Ceshing, musical selections, and student waitresses from Young Woman's Business Club and Alma College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Alma High School
American Legion
Coleone Gansser
Gangier
Alma
Murphy
Brunner
Wright House
Legion
Gansser
Parker House
E. Reece
Col
Gansser Shoul
Ganaser
32Nd Michigan
Harry Garber
Provident
H. B. Reece
W. W. Ceshing
John C. Chick
E.G. Babcock
Chamber of Commerce Courtet
Aley
William Gallagier
Young Woman's Business Club
Alo College
Last Special Edition Promotes Alma Chamber Membership Drive
The Record exits final special edition week to inform Alma and Gratiot County residents on the Chamber of Commerce membership drive. Management thanks readers and loyal flatness men for support while inviting new secular su memberships and promising clean wholesome news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record
Alma
Chamber of Commerce
Gratiot
Frisb ie Weds Mra Axtell In City Home
Frisbie and Mrs Riva Axtell married Wednesday evening at Rev Leon R May’s home in the city. The couple will reside in Alma. Followed by a note about Lorado Strand Theater event on December 18 with admission at the Mine Dee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frisbie
Riva Axtell
Leon R. May
Princhie
Alma
Lorado Strand Theater
Mine Dee 18
Also Mentioned on This Page
Public Motor Truck Company Inc
Fordson Tractor Company
Maron and Crean
Strand
Mdott
Windows of Robinson
Legionnaires
Local
Post
Col. Gansser
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