Christmas Eve events and local notices in Alma updates
City hall reports an 8:30 p.m. Christmas carol program and white gift drive by St Johns Ladies Guild for Dr and Mrs Jackson. Baptist Sunday school votes to fundraise for Near East starving children. City bids on Alma water bonds rejected, new bids to be sought. Local notices include court ads, millinery sale, and residents visiting colleges.
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Court Royals
Alma News Co
Henry McLaughlin
Ithacara
Leo Wood
Ge Armenia
City Hall
Ladies’ Guild of the
St. Johns Church
Mrs. Jackson
Victor Crittenden
Harry Dunning
Howell
Alma
Tommy
Baptist Sunday School
Near East
Europe
Francis C. Hayward
Alma High Debating Team Set for City Visit
St Louis coach Van Hosen leads Alma High School's debating squad as they host the St Louis forensic artists in the auditorium Friday evening for the second debate of the year. The topic asks if disputes between employers and employees should be part of administering justice with Alma on the affirmative and the visiting team on the negative. The Alma team, featuring Crookes and Phil Lewis, seeks another victory after a 3–0 win over Elsie.
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van Hosen
Alma High
St Louis High School
Jocal
Alma High School
Alma
Administration of Justice
Elsie
Crookes
Phil Lewis
Bad Wind Causes Tree Damage and Rescue Efforts in Alma
A Monday night windstorm caused extensive damage across Alma including many trees blown down and broken limbs. Wires and power lines suffered, leaving portions of the city without electric light at dawn. Libby, McNeill & Libby plant tall smokestack nearly toppled. A charity ball Wednesday at the Post Office hall aims to raise funds for destitute families, with local volunteers and orchestra donating services to ensure all proceeds aid the needy. The arrangements chair is William Beitler, with L. B. Kettell and others on the committee.
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Libby
McNeill & Libby
Post Office
Alma
William Beitler
L. B. Kettell
Glen Crisp
Earl Parker
O. W. Hayes
Arthur Simonton
Burt Medler
H. S. Babcock
J. F P. Sartor
The Idol Dancer and Honest Hutch at Strand Theatre
Ketpade argues clothing does not define man but South Sea Islanders gain no dignity upon adopting Christianity. D W Griffith uses one such character in The Idol Dancer at Strand Theatre Thursday. Will Rogers fans await Honest Hutch at Strand Sunday and Monday. Old Hutch is portrayed as lazy and shiftless before a fate changes him.
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Ketpade
D. W. Griffith
Strand Theatre
Rogers
Hutch
Strand
Remarkable Homely Miracle Tops Local Comedy Scene
The homely miracle story is hailed as the city’s finest comedy and the finest acting since Joe Jefferson’s Rip Van Winkle, praised for its charm and impact.
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Joe Jefferson
Flowers In December Claim By Local Gardener
George Wolfe of Mechanic street is cited by neighbors for keeping ponies outdoors and for blooming flowers in December. Sunday witnesses say several flowers were picked from a garden on her property on December 12, a rare winter bloom. The note suggests no need to travel to California when such conditions occur.
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George Wolfe
Mechanic Street
California
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