Local News Items from Alma and Nearby
A compilation of brief Alma area notices. updates include visits by Bert Hicks in Breckenridge and E H Doane in Saginaw, a bread ad for Butter Cup wrappers, Dr E G Sluyter osteopathy in Alma, and Model Bakery fresh goods. Society items note Frances Willard Union meeting, Alma Hive L O T M ballot, Charles Dove leaving Metropolitan Insurance for Old Michigan Mutual Life, Alma police acquiring automatic revolvers, Nora Moore’s marriage to Charles Depew, Central Michigan Light & Power’s order adherence, W B R C plans for service returns event, an article dispute with State Journal, Church of Christ bazaar December 18-20, Advertisers Congress, and Alma Art Club meeting December 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Hicks
Breckenridge
E. WH. Doane
Saginaw
E.G. Sluyter
State Savings Bank
Alma
Model Bakery
Frances Willard Union
H. N. al Jen
State Street
Alma Hive
N. E. Sand
Charles J. Dove
Metropolitan Insurance Company
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance Company
Oscar Vibberdown
Nora Moore
St. Louis
Winger
Charles Depew
Depew
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Central Michigan Light & Power Company
Fuel Administration
W. BR. C
Carmer
Hawley
Swarthout
State Journal
Wiestly Evening
Oscar Wibber
Wibhin
Church of Christ
Congress
United States
Ford
Alma Art Club
Glen Crisp
Woodworth Ave
Christmas Seals Sale Hits New Record in Alma Gratiot
Mrs W H Shepard county chair reports Seals sale exceeds expectations but short of needed supply as state office shipment pending. F E Pollasky reports 25 000 seals sold in business district, Crandell in residence district and schools canvassing pupils. Seals available at post office Wednesdays and Saturdays. Gratiot Good Health Society funds a free medical clinic. businesses large and small plus banks and firms donated heavy amounts to back the drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Shepard
Red Cross
Shepard
Paul Crandell
Gratiot County Good Health Society
Gratiot
Hold Banquet For George W. Myers Post American Legion
The George W. Myers post of the American Legion will hold a banquet next Thursday evening December 18 at the Republic cafeteria. Col Dancer state commander will speak along with Wilbur Butler of Saginaw a World War I veteran and delegate to the National Convention. Cost is 75 cents per plate and all post members are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Myers
American Legion
Republic
Eighth Congressional District
Orville Allen
George W Myers
Narrow Escape After Train Collision Near Grover Crossing
Eight people escaped serious injury when their car was struck by a Pere Marquette eastbound train at Grover avenue crossing. Driver Lew Langdon and passengers including Mrs. Rose Chaffee and several Langdons suffered only minor injuries after the car was thrown from the tracks. A three month old Eldred child was thrown thirty feet but unharmed on examination. Damages were substantial but no fatalities occurred. Tax collectors Pine River announce tax dates in Forest Hill Alma St. Louis and allies through December 1920.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Surroux
Pere Marquette
Grover Avenue
Lew Langdon
Carson City
Rose Chaffee
Daisy Langdon
William Montgomery
Carie Langdon
Eldred
Brakses
Pine River
Forest Hill
Alma
Commercial Savings Bank
St. Louis
George N. Towersey
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Grand Rapids Paints
Grand Rapids Varnish Co
Leo Wood
Pollasky Bsk
Alma, Mich
A. K. Tucker
Lessee
Alma Roller Mills
the Pathe Shop
Frank FP. Smith
G. V. Wright
Furnitre Metal
Prometroper
Mich
Wright’s
First State Bank
Superior Baking Company
T. J. Carney
Michigan Sugar Company
Alma State Savings Bank
E. T. Lamb
Wright, Home Lumber & Buel Company
HL Gerber
Thinager
Gratiot County Gas Company
Crandell & Scott
Earl
Clapp
Central Michigan Light Power Company
C. Calkins
Wright House
Charles K Murphy
the Model Bakery
Michigan
The
Davis Cigar Store