City Commission Approves Sale of 80000 Water Bonds
The Detroit Trust Company bid par for 80000 dollars in water system improvement bonds after a thorough market review. Payne Webber Company of Detroit was the other bidder, with the city deciding to sell the full issue rather than parcel it. The sale included minor printing and handling costs borne by the city. bonds were approved by a leading Detroit bond firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Commission
Detroit Trust Company
Payne Webber Company
Metroit
Detroit
Proving Advantages of the New Peace Time Army
Local recruiting office reports several Mt. Pleasant and area men joining the service this month. Names include Thomas B. Hoolihan at Camp Grant Walter H. Battin at Camp Benning Everette Keller at Camp Travis Howard N. Brown at Camp Benning John A. DeLaMater at Camp Grant Edward L Igie at Camp Grant P R McTineer at Camp Grant Lyle J. Sigourney at Camp Jackson Bertrand J. Evans at Camp Jackson Edgar B. Deeter at Fort McArthur Arthur Miller at Camp Jackson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyna Ui
Civil Fe
Atd
E. Mareh
Alma
Thomas B. Hoolihan
Mt. Pleasant
Camp Grant
Walter H. Battin
Camp Benning
Everette, Keller
Farwell
Camp Travis
Texas
Howard N. Brown
Mt Peasant
Camp Bening
John A. DeLaMater
Edward Ligie
Coleman
P. R. McTineer
Lyle J
Death of Don Bell Ties to Local Legion Member
A telegram from Ypsilanti reports Don Bell died at his home there the previous evening. Bell was a former Republic Track baseball team member who pitched and played first base before moving to the Republic Motor Truck Company in purchasing. He later returned to Ypsilanti and was a member of George W Myers Post No Dit American Legion. Midnight services will be held at St Marys Catholic church Christmas Eve with the church bell rung in Christ birth commemorations, followed by a 10:80 Christmas morning service. The public is invited to attend both.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ypsilanti
Don Bell
Bell
Republic Track
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Wysllent
George W Myers Post
American Legion
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Alm
Making Good Several Alma People Homer of Albion College
Four Alma High School graduates attending Albion College are succeeding there. Margaret Drake and Nona Duffey join the women's debating team, with Drake as first alternate. Velmer Lyons, former Alma athlete, helps Albion at basketball. Donald Dunham joins Albion debating team. ace Johnson is a pitcher who beat Alma in the M I A A final at Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma High School
Albion College
Margaret Drake
Nona Duffey
Velmer Lyons
Donald Dunham
Alma
Albion
Acl Johnson
Butler University
Indianapolis
Duffey
M. E. Church
Methodist College
Detroit
Middle West
Delta Sigma Phi
Alma to Hold Community Christmas Tree and Program
The American Legion Women’s Auxiliary and local volunteers plan a Christmas tree event at the Sale and Super corner, with nightly decorations and activities from 9 p.m. to closing during the holidays. Children will gather at church at 6:30 p.m. to march to the tree, sing carols, and receive gifts from Santa Claus, assisted by Boy Scouts. The program committee includes Mike Ruth Von Thurn and Miss Louise McLaughlin. Meanwhile Alma high basketball prospects look solid despite eligibility losses to Stearns and Hyde, with Couch Mullin expected to field a strong lineup after the holidays, probable first-string selections pending the Green Me game on March 7. Married recently, Miss Louise Parkhill of Mt. Pleasant wed Shirley MacGillivray of ML Pleasant in a Presbyterian ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wo Myers
American Legion
Alma
Henrine
Ehiltren
Ty Leirionaires
Ali Ees
Sale
Trey
Geleton
Presbyterian Church
Santa Claus
Boy Scouts
Santa Clare
Women’s Auxiliary of the
Mike Ruth von Thurn
Min
N. L. Dias
Louise McLaughlin
Alma High
Stearns
Hyde
Couch Mullin
Mollin
Green Me
Tor
Anderson
Honking
Elian
Lyons
Bentley
Garner
Manvdew
Christmas Wish From Our Christmas With Its Joys
A Christmas greeting from the publishers thanks readers and advertisers for support. The note honors patrons as the lamp oil and motive element behind the newspaper, wishing readers continued pleasure and benefit from the columns.
Golden Wedding Anniversary Celebrated In Family Gathering
Mrs Ola Maurer hosted twenty six relatives and friends of her parents Mr and Mrs Wm Clark as they marked fifty years of marriage with an eight o clock dinner. The home featured white and Christmas decor with bells and cake centerpiece. Ophelia Poster presented a gold wedding ring to Mrs Clark. Mr Clark received a cuff link set and a gold piece. Several relatives attended from Alma Me and Lansing unable to attend due to bad weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ola Maurer
Wm. Clark
Ophelia Poster
Wushand
A. S Maurer
Mr. Clark
Darwin Pratt
Cunningham
Wendilin
Keith
Gordon
Kenneth
Alm
Chae
Apple
Elwell
Michigan Northern railroad plans scrapped by government
The Michigan Northern railroad project to run north south through Bay City Midhind Alma Lansing and Kalamazoo will not proceed as the government refused to grant a construction permit. Backers could not prove the line would yield a fair return for new business, halting the long discussed scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Northern Railroad
Central Michigan
Enterprise
Central Michdlean
Bay City
Midhind
Alma
Lansing
Kalamazoo
Elk Dance at New Elks Temple Hosts Yaletite Party
Under Alte Loge No 1400 Benevolent and Protective title of Eike a Yaletite dancing party will be held in the Elks Temple on Tuesday evening February 8 dancing to begin at 8 10. The affair for Etkea and friends marks the first sanction held in the new Elks Theatre and may spark future social events for the Elk organization in Alm. Tickets are 1 for the couple. Manic to be conducted by the Elks orchestra. St Alma Shrine No 26 will hold a special meeting Thursday evening December 0 for degrees at the Masonic Temple. Dont Ever Marry Strand soon night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eike
Elks
Tuwaliy
Etkea
Tealph Theate
Elke
Alm
Elke’ Orchestra
St. Alma Shrine No
Masonic Temple
Fifty Years of Wedded Life Celebrated by Montagues
Mr and Mrs Herbert Montague of this city will celebrate their golden wedding on Christmas Day marking fifty years of marriage Their daughter in Kansas City hosts them for the holiday season where Mr Montague has joined his wife after traveling from Alma They have long managed the Michigan Masonic Home here and are well known across the state
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Herbert Montague
Kansas City
Montague
Mrs. Montague
Meron
Alma
Michigan Masonic Home
Mr. Montague
Good Prospects For Wo Myers Post No Teal Team
The team shows promise to round into form and could be strong enough to compete in the section of the state. Heine has trained and wait for announced heats. Legionnaires Gaffney Moore Handley and Smith are in gold form, with more top players expected to appear on Alma floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ae Wo Myers
Ami
Alma
Gaffney
Moore
Handley
Smith
Married Thursday Lawal Girl Weds Maple River Farmer
Adelia Wilcox and Leo Reynolds were married Thursday in Alma with Rev. Matt Duffey in charge. About forty guests gathered at the Wilcox home on Gratiot avenue for a surprise reception, followed by games, music, readings, and a luncheon. The couple will reside at the Maple Rapids farm after January 1, 1921.
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Noor
Matt. W. Duffey
Thomas Wilcox
Gratiot Avenue
Adelin Wilcox
Leo Reynolds
Adelia Wilcox
Alma
Owosso
Mt. Pleasant Normal School
Reynolds
Michigan Agricultural College
Maple River
Owosxo
Community Christmas Aid in Alma Receives Broad Support
Efforts to aid the poor in Alma expand through donations from The Republic Motor Track Company and community groups. Salvation Army, churches, and lodge organizations plan meals and baskets, aiming to brighten homes on Christmas Day. the First Christian Church hosts a Christmas program Friday night with readings, songs, and tableaux.
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Mia
Alma
Republic Motor Track Company, Inc
Smiling Foods
Alma Homes
Tte
Salvation Army
Jas the Masonic Lodge
Committee Appointed to Revise Constitution and By-Laws
A committee has been appointed to revise the constitution and by-laws. The group will review existing provisions and propose amendments for consideration by the organization. Members include officers and regional representatives from multiple chapters.
Alma Chamber of Commerce to draft new bylaws
The Alma Chamber executive committee appoints Harry Gerber Dr. Johnson and G. Rhoden to review and reform the constitution and by laws. The effort mirrors top Michigan chambers with plans to submit for member approval during a January test and then hold a primary election of the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Chamber of Committee
Harry Gerber
Board of Trade
Johnson
G. Rhoden
Boned of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
Michigan
Menherstop
Mrs Gossett Dead in Alma After Detroit Operation
Mrs. Gossett died after an operation in Detroit Survlay. She was well known in a large circle of friends. Born October 20, 1880 at Spring Lake Michigan, she married James Gossett in 1901. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Rodney Burgess and Mrs Jack Galla, son Faye, father George Schwab Sr, three sisters and three brothers. Funeral in Alma conducted by Rev J Frank Jackson. The Christmas service at Presbyterian church drew nearly three hundred, with supper and a program including carols, the Christmas story, and Santa Claus. City post office to be open Christmas day 10 am to 12 pm. no city delivery. Rural carriers on normal trips.
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Junie Goonelt
Woodworth Avenue
Detroit
Harriet Janes
Spring Lake
Michigan
Janes
Gossett
Grand Rapids
Alma
Rodney Burgess
Jack Gallaher
Saginaw
Faye
George Schwab
J. Frank Jackson
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Riverside Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Christman
Mike Rothrow Thuen
Mine Crawford
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Republic
Homer
American Legion Post
Auxiliary
Louiee Parkhill
Parkhill
Mt. Mensant
Mich
Shirley MacGillivray
ML Pleasant
W. L. Gelston
Thie City
Pleasant Norval
MacGillivray
Eny
Ves
Our
William Clark
Mrs. Herbert Montague
Lawal
First Christian Church
Miss Lippert
S Clues
Pinne
Mae Willams
Eather Finn
Voontrim
Margeret
Fern
Tory Holmen
Reading
Tie Willams
Heulal Marktomn
Lildired Moore
Exerie
Mise Jetton'n & Meade Quartettie
Angel Chase
Star of Bethlehem
Chrishmas Gift Tatteau
Everein
Gretehen May
Mararet
Jowpl Ant
Donald Pall
Athietica
Merrd Anwels
Shea
Vincent PF Cash
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