Community Tree Lights Up Sunday Evening
The George W. Myers Post No 142 American Legion and Women’s Auxiliary announce the annual community Christmas tree at the corner of State and Superior streets. The tree will be lit at 6 00 PM Sunday and remain illuminated nightly through Christmas week, with plans including a musical program and toy distributions for children.
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George W. Myers Post No
American Legion
Women's Auxiliary
O'Clork
State
Superior
DuBois
Nual
Legion Committee
M. E
The
Legion
Alma Chamber luncheon spars with Radicalism talk
The Alma Chamber of Commerce held a modest luncheon at the city hall room. Rev Gelston spoke on radicalism urging the golden rule as a remedy. A musical program followed with a quartet and solo by G W Wright. Next meeting will feature college and high school coaches as speakers.
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Alma Chamber of Commerce
City Hall
Christas
G. W. Wright
Gelston, Sr
Campbell
Carlson
Crooks
Alma College
Christmas Exercises Friday at Presbyterian Sunday School
The Presbyterian Sunday School hosts Christmas exercises Friday at seven with Santa Claus present. Attendees are asked to bring food or clothing for Alma Welfare Association. The program includes carols, recitations, dialogues, plays, solos, and the Christmas tree with a closing song by the choir and congregation.
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Presbyterian Sunday School
Santa Claus
Alma Welfare Association
Dolly's Prescription
Horothy Davies
Marg
Heinze
Alma City Commission Pushes Uniform Michigan Traffic Rules
Alma urges statewide consistency in traffic regulations. A resolution calls for uniform rules across Michigan cities and directs the city clerk to send copies to Lansing officials. The move notes frequent arrests of motorists for local violations due to unfamiliar local rules and seeks to reduce confusion.
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Michigan
Lansing
Alma
Moody Purchases Shepherd Business
William Moody of Alma has purchased the picture framing and undertaking business of Walter Stilembauer at Shepherd and has taken possession. Moody, a licensed embalmer, has worked with J. V. Wright Furniture store and undertaking parlors for three years and plans to move to Shepherd soon with his wife.
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William Moody
Alma
Walter Stilembauer
Shepherd
Moody
J. V. Wright
Lincoln school seals sale tops local drive total
Mrs W H Shepard reports Lincoln school children raised 57.58 in tuberculosis Christmas seals, one of the largest local school efforts. Alma College receives word from the executor that Jennie Nicholas left 1000 to the college.
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Lincoln School
W. H. Shepard
Gratiot County
H. M. Crooks
Alma College
Mra
Jennie Nicholas
Cessapolia
College
A Gentle Christmas Spirit Lifts Heavy Business Worries
A festive voice describes Yuletide as lifting burdens from business worries and spreading a spirit of giving. The piece emphasizes a shared aim for happiness and a universal Merry Christmas as Christmas time approaches.
Alma Depot Hope Fades As Rail Officials Give Silence
Alma city officials learn from Port Marquette that the railroad has not seriously considered constructing a new depot. Manager Reynolds, prompted by a Detroit trip, found little chance of improvements amid declining traffic and past dreams of a distant depot for Alma. A charity ball and a Christmas program are announced in Ithaca and Breckenridge communities. Herman J. Zubler dies after auto injuries. services held at Wayside Inn with interment in Breckenridge cemetery. White gifts for the King urge parishioners to bring offerings for the needy at East Superior Christian Church Welfare Association event.
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Alma
Marquette
Reynolds
Royal Oak
Detroit
Port Marquette
Alfred
Peru Marquette
Herman Zubler
Herman J. Zubler
Breckenridge
Wayside Inn
Bible School
Welfare Association
East Superior Christian Church
Christmas Day Post Office Hours Notice 1922
On Monday December 25 1922 the post office will not be open. One full delivery of all mail classes will occur with residence delivery starting at 7 am and business delivery at 9 30 am. Rural carriers run usual routes. parcel post carriers out all day. mail dispatched as usual. Postmaster Frank C Parker offers wishes for a merry Christmas.
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Patrona
Frank C. Parker
Automobile 19 Hit by Train Near Ithaca Crossing
George Remaley and his son Floyd escaped serious harm when their car was struck by a train at the Woodworth avenue crossing on the Ann Arbor line. They had been in Alma on business and failed to see the approaching train. The car was wrecked and parcels scattered. Remaley suffered a head wound needing stitches. both men were bruised and shaken. Also noted: obituary for Mable E. Carpenter Webb born 1883 in Tanbella county Michigan, married 1914 to Wesley Webb, mother of Bernard and Erwin, with funeral at the Baptist Church led by Rev. E. E. Shoufler.
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George Remaley
Floyd
Ithaca
Ann Arbor
Woodworth Avenue
Alma
Remaley
Mable E. Carpenter
Tanbella County
Michigan
M. E
Pleasant Valley
Midland County
Wesley Webb
Bernard
Erwin
Baptist Church
E. E. Shoufler
Webb
Campaign Endorsement by Samuel Gompers on Tuberculosis Fight
Samuel Gompers President of the AFL endorses the working man’s united fight against tuberculosis. He cites decline in death rates among workers, lauds TB movement facilities, and urges participation in the December Christmas Seal Sale to fund prevention, discovery, care, and education.
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Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
America
Mr. Gompera
Radio Aids Health Promotion In Michigan
The Michigan Department of Health will use radio talks to educate the public on health. Dr K M Olin announces weekly 10 minute programs from the M A C station WEAR each Thursday at 7 pm focusing on scarlet fever and its prevention.
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Michigan Department of Health
K. M. Olin
A. C
A. R. Sawyer
State Department
Butter Market Decline Reflects Higher Production and Lighter Demand
Butter prices drop from a week ago as production increases and Danish imports rise, while current use distribution remains light due to weaker consumption. Butterfat values ease in sympathy. Fresh arrivals rise and prices ease for fine stock. Poultry trade remains busy with heavy holiday movement and daily clearing via cold storage. Industry notes stronger interest in pure and standard bred poultry and planned culling for pound-for-pound trading of stock.
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Denmark
City Hall drains project awarded to local firm
Hearing on the drain project found the Bartling Crane Holmes firm the low bidder at 348086.80 for the main lower drain and other contracts awarded to L Gonend of Alin 22510.50 for the upper section and Jackson Sewer Pipe Co 4940.00 for pipe. Total estimated cost about 61971.40 with a 5 percent contingency authorized.
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Krenceain
Bartling, Crane & Holmes
J. B. Sullivan
Alma College Students Aid the Poor in Winter Relief
Alma College students sacrificed meals at Wright Hall to raise funds for the Alma Welfare Association aiding the city's needy this winter. Two donation amounts were turned over, and the W. A. conducted a charity Christmas for Republic school children, giving outfits for five less fortunate youngsters. High School notes cover Alumni Dance, and the upcoming school paper with a football team picture.
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Alma
Alma College
Wright Hall
Alma Welfare Association
Republic School
High School
the Elk's Temple
Munsie
Eveyone
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Geloton
G. B. Porter New Stand and Jewelery Store
Commission
Shepherd Business
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Alma Record
Little Alma
P. M
New Community Hall
Ithaca, Mich
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Kress Dradn
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