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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Dec 11, 1919

Page

5

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.

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.

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.

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.

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
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