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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1916
Page
7
Mrs. John Hall leaves for Ann Arbor to stay with her daughter. Numerous Riverdale residents visit Alma, Saginaw, and Detroit for family, work, and events. Town guests include the Bartlets, Britten, and McCarthy families. deaths prompt a Saginaw funeral trip. Campfire girls prepare clothing for charity. many trips to Elwell, Stanton, Crystal Lake, and St Louis noted.
Northwest Seville W Fynan visited Alma on Tuesday. Mr and Mrs V Dickinson and son Carl were in Alma Wednesday afternoon. The Thurstays and Jod Mex Loomis and son Raymond were in Alma Tuesday. Mea Wm Ingratiam of Summerton dined with W Dickinson. Bert Hagerman and son Lloyd visited Riverdale Friday. Zeng Guthrie and Valley spent Saturday with his sister Mrs Fy Memming.
Sumner residents report illnesses and recoveries, visits from relatives and friends, and holiday travels. Names include Schlappe Clow Newman Lewis, Byron Sommers, Ross Miller, George Lewis, Clyde Smead, McGrager, Hicks, Eaving, Ben Bennett, Lillam Pelton, William Pelton, A R Woods, and families. Local events mention LO T MoM officers and lodge roles, with Kretha Cleverton and others named.
Seville Center residents and families report a weekend of visits and small gatherings. Charles Humphrey and Ellen shopped in Alma. Zelma Miller vacationed with relatives. Ellen Covell and Anna Covell joined Alma callers. Local groups met, including the Seville Center Aid and Adventist members.
Misses Freda Conley and Jennie Palmer spent Friday night with Hamilton girls then attended a party at the hall. Mr. and Mrs. Wm Small of Grand Ledge visited for Richardson wedding anniversary. Leslie Woods worked at Park Lake. Mrs. Ida Mills was in Alma. Rev Le C Doerr swapped pulpits with Rev Ault at Alma. About thirty five Ed O Bryant’s friends celebrated his 71st birthday at the town hall. Refreshments served by LL Ay. Sont at RoC. Saleshely Me. and Mex Roswil Potmac are proud parents of a baby girl born preemie Lith. Earl Cox hosted neighbors for a foggy evening. progressive Pedro winners Were Clara Wilson and Ray mor Flare first, Mine Dorland and Wm Courter consolation. Holiday tips urged with Holli tar’s Mountain Tea ads. Clifford Ayers visited from Detroit. Phillip Hicks and wife hosted Sam Hicks and wife. Harrison Parr of Ferrix injured when gun discharged. right arm badly wounded. Sumner Lodge I. O. C. F. officers elected: Past Grand C Le Nooth. N. G. Sid A Evey. W. G J Mulford. keeper FE McClenathon. treasurer William Philip. Verne and Irett Ferris of Alma stayed with parents. Henry Seaman and family at Elier Seaman’s. Christmas program planned December 20 at Christian Church. Mrs Kher Loomis Sr. and Mrs Hill Gould visited Laura Sibley. Mrs Orville Welch improving. Leamon Welch of near Alma visiting his brother.
An old advertisement warns against spreading skin troubles and promotes Dr. Hebron's Eetenta Ointment as a cure. It claims to soothe irritation and restore skin, targeting eczema and other conditions with emphasis on quick relief.
The Alma Savings and Loan Association will hold its annual meeting at the secretary's office on Monday evening January 8 at 7:30 for the election of three directors and to consider a renewal of the corporate charter. All members are requested to be present. D. L. Johnson, Secretary. Vin, Mich, Dec 15, 1816.
An old advertisement urges readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co for a trial of remedies including treatments for head aches biliousness bronchial issues and kidney troubles. The misspelled copy promises three excellent remedies for only a small price and mentions digestion and bladder concerns.
Verdantly noted community items from Vestaburg and nearby areas include Christmas exercises at the Church of Christ on December 24, visits among families such as Mr. and Mrs. Claudy Manley and others, and local bereavements. Scattered updates cover illness, travel, school basketball results, building work, depot additions, and a shooting accident involving Harrison Nickerson and Marti Nickerson.
Beauty expert Mildred Louise of Boston speaks for Tonoline as a health and beauty aid. She describes stomach trouble, nervousness, and relief after Tonoline, praising its vegetable basis and claimed benefits for skin and weight gain. The ad promises a free Tonoline coupon and asks readers to request samples via mail.
Mrs Liners Balowix, 75, says Vinol cured her cough and feebleness from La Grippe. She asserts Vinol built up her strength and made her feel well again. The ad touts Vinol as a constitutional remedy aiding digestion and enriching the blood.
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