American Legion Banquet Draws 150 Plus In Alma
The American Legion banquet in the Republic cafeteria hosted over 150 members and many business leaders last Thursday December 18. Speakers included G B Nutter of Columbus Post No 1 and Dr E T Wilson of Owosso. other addresses came from William A Bahlke Fr Mulvey and Donald Smith. Col Gassner state commander was delayed by unfinished bonus bill debates in Washington.
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American Legion
Republic
the Legion
John C. Tulley
G. B. Nutter
Columbus
Ohio
William A. Bahlke
Alma
Fr. Mulvey
Donald Smith
George Myers
Col. Gassner
Col
Wilwon
Michigan National Buard
Washington
New Yorkers jailed in Alma for poor time
L N Durberstein and William Crosswell, visiting Alma, faced ten days in county jail after dining with Bessie Stephenson and Gladys Rice and failing to pay a $4.40 restaurant bill. The women face detention or reform school. Warrants expected for further charges as officials pursue more actions.
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L. N. Durberstein
William Crosswell
Alma
St. Louis
Bessie Stephenson
Gladys Rice
Barberstein
Cramewell
Stephenson
Rice
Adrian
Small Fire Ends Quickly at Double House
A small morning blaze at a two family dwelling on perior treet caused minor damage. Fire started from defective wiring and was fought by the department, preventing a larger fire. Two water streams limited damage to the back part of the structure and only a few hundred dollars in loss. Residents escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perior
Nearly Ready Northern Wheel Plant Delayed By Weather
Work on the Northern Wheel company plant is held up by late material deliveries and cold weather. The project aims to finish soon with windows arriving this week and heating complete. Contractor Henry H Soule expects turnover to officials within about two weeks and equipment installation to accelerate after the Christmas break.
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Northern Wheel Company
Henry H. Soule
Alma
Handel Messiah Performed by Alma College Choral Society
The Alma College Choral Society directed by Prof. Hosmer presented Handel's Messiah at the Presbyterian church on Wednesday evening, December 17, with soloists Miss Leora Doolittle, Mr. Wheeler, and sopranos from Wells College and Central Michigan Normal. The concert featured He Shall Feed His Flock and Thou Shalt Break Them, ending with the Hallelujah Chorus to widespread praise.
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Lyceum
Alma Colege Choral Society
Hosmer
Presbyterian Church
Grace Roberts
Hazel D. Crosby
Wm. Wheeler
University School of Music
Ann Arbor
Helen Clark Moore
Wells College
Leora Doolittle
Central Michigan Normal
Pleasant
Miss Doolittle
Mr. Wheeler
Choral Society
Prof. Hosmer
Macabees Initiate Big Day For Alma Hive
Last Friday December 19 saw thirty two members initiated into the Alma hive of the Lady Macca bees with St Louis Riverdale Elwell hives invited. Over one hundred Mactabees attended the picnic lunch as Frances E Burns of St Louis presided. Burns spoke on fraternal insurance and the Miracle Man film drew large local crowds with a private preview held by Melehour management for city officials.
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Alma
Lady Maccabees
St. Louis
Riverdale
Elwell
Frances EB. Burne
St Louis
Frances E. Burns
Melehour
Adams Dead at Alma Neighbor Dies After Illness
Leet Adams, longtime Alma resident and former Republic Motor Truck employee, died early Sunday at his home two miles west of Alma after months of illness. He leaves a wife and one daughter. Funeral was held Tuesday at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Matthew Duffey officiating. burial in Riverside Cemetery. Rolls, buns, and cream bread at the Modal Bakery.
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Leet Adams
Thin City
Alma
Adalme
Adams
Republic Motor Truck Inc
Matthew Duffey
Methodist Episcopal Church
Riverside
Christmas Trade Good as Alma Merchants Enjoy Busy Season
Alma merchants report a healthy Christmas trade with strong sales and positive business conditions. Retailers credit steady customer traffic, favorable weather, and seasonal demand for durable goods and gifts. Departments across town observed brisk activity and looked forward to postholiday clearance and continued consumer confidence.
New Records Established In Alma Christmas Trade Surge
Alma merchants report the best holiday season in memory with most stores, especially those selling staple goods, noting solid trade and healthy spending by local residents. Only a few shops failed to meet last year’s figures, while overall Alma’s holiday business exceeded prior records.
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Alma
Christine
Alma mi
Alma State Savings Bank opens Christmas Savings Club
The Christmas Savings Club at Alma State Savings Bank has a strong start with many Alma residents already joining. The program, which began December 15 and remains open, offers a weekly savings plan similar to Liberty bonds to fund next year’s holiday period. Cashier Karl R. Adams says early memberships indicate the fifth year will surpass all prior records in deposited funds by Alma residents.
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Alma State Savings Bank
Alma
Karl R. Adams
Liberalizes insurance reinstatement for former service members
The Bureau of War Risk Insurance in Washington DC eases reactivation of lapsed or canceled policies. Veterans have eighteen months from discharge to reinstate with no medical exam if discharge was over three months ago. If under three months, no formal application or health statement is needed. Two months’ premiums cover the grace month and current month. premiums for the months between are waived. Mail with payment to the Premium Receipt Section, Bureau of War Risk, Washington DC.
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Bureau of War Risk Insurance
Washington, DC
R Cholmeley-dones
Secretary of the Treasury
Hfe
Bureau of War Risk
Washington
Penish Run Ends Sugar Campaign at Alma Plant
The Michigan Sugar Company's Alma Plant is near completion as beets were last sliced at 4 a.m. Monday. Sugar production will continue for several days, but the entire campaign is expected to finish by New.
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Penish
Alma
Michigan Sugar Company
New
Alma Board Grants Pay Increase for Teachers
At a recent Alma school board meeting teacher wages were raised with high school teachers and grade principals receiving an extra hundred dollars per year and other teachers fifty dollars. The board cited the higher cost of living and stressed the need to attract and retain qualified staff to keep Alma schools leading and maintain American citizenship education.
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Alma School Board
Alma
America
Alma Public School Carol Service Delights Large Audience
The Alma public schools held a carol service last Thursday evening in the high school auditorium. Pupils presented the Nativity and youth of Jesus with a decorated stage, choir, and Miss Joan Sherman directing. The event impressed many and may be repeated next year. Gambling crackdown noted. deputy clerk named. Pine River tax collection dates listed. best ice cream featured.
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Alma
Joan Sherman
Egypt
Jesus
Thees
City saves money on sidewalks and waterworks, Alma report says
City manager William B. Reynolds reports sidewalk construction cost the city 1,749.96 after credits, with 86,197.75 square feet built at 0.16 per ft. The waterworks shows four months’ operation cost 1,912.90, averaging 0.19 per thousand gallons, saving about 414.12 monthly versus leased plant.
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Alma
William B. Reynolds
Ards Square
Betauine
Reynolds
Lions Club plans in Alma promote civic Lions group
A. W. Benedict of the International Association of Lions has been in Alma to form a Lions Club with local business support. The group would be a civic, social, educational booster, and charity promoter, with active organizing work to start after the holidays and many local businessmen likely to join.
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A. W. Benedict
International Association of Lions
Lions Mob
Alma
Lions sChiba
Lions Club
Mrs Mead Dead Former Alma Woman Died in Mt Pleasant
Mrs Frank Mead, 41, died at home on South Franklin street Mt Pleasant Tuesday night after a brief illness. She had been ill since Sunday and suffered breathing difficulties Tuesday before passing away. Born Carrie Youngs of Alma, she was the widow of George Mead and leaves husband two young children and her mother and brother Burton Youngs residing in Pleasant. Funeral arrangements had not yet been announced.
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Frank Mead
South Franklin Street
Mead
City Suit Is 10 Be Tried Soon
The City of Alma versus A. R. Purcell, heard before Judge E J Moinet, was continued to be the first case on the February term. The trial likely to occur in February, with Purcell represented by Clark and Kress, settled as the lead case, ahead of criminal matters unless unforeseen changes occur.
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City of Alma
A. R. Purcell
Alma
E. J. Moinet
Moinet
James G. Kress
Clark
Purcell
Weekly Fire Inspection Report Shows Several Defects
Claude Struble fire warden reports to the city commission on last week’s work. Of 234 residences inspected, six had defective chimneys and fourteen had defective smoke pipes. Four chimneys were repaired and twelve of fourteen smoke pipes were addressed by owners. Ten stoves lacked heat protecting boards and remained unresolved on second check. Seven wood exposures were found, four of which were remedied.
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Claude Struble
Man Killed In Auto Crash Near Alma
A 55 year old man identified as S Marks died in a late night or early morning auto wreck about four miles south of Alma. His car went into a ditch after skidding on a rut while he attempted to straighten it. He resided near Sumner. Also reports a billiards exhibition by Frank Hoppe, city moves to enforce snow clearance on walks, and Alma Savings & Loan annual meeting set for January 12 1990 with proposed capital stock rise to 1 000 000 and 12 directors.
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Marks
Alma
S. Mark
Sumner
City Commission
Alma Savings & Loan Association
Chick’s
Mich
D.L. Johnson
1020 Good Roads tour to visit Alma and Ontario
G Edward Jell announces the 1020 International Good Roads tour by the Michigan Pikes Association. Alma appears on the route, involving a fifteen day July trip covering over two weeks and extensive highway travel through Michigan and Ontario with camping support and multiple highways. The tour includes a stay in Alma and Jackson before finishing in Detroit.
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Michigan Pikes Associaton
G. Edward Jell
Alma
Michigan Pikes Association
Ietter Pad
Michigan
Ontario
Cardi
Camvass
Os Michigan
Center Line
Cheboygan
Somerset
Detroit
Detroit-Elkhart
Upper Peninsula
Jackson
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