Local notes from Alma and surrounding towns
A compilation of social visits and travels around Alma Michigan including Mrs. Harry Paterson’s visit, Cecil Johnson’s Detroit trip, Mrs. N. Dalph of Saginaw with Mrs. A. J. Hail, and Lees from Grand Rapids and Detroit. Local business trips by Dan Rich, L. A. Sharp, and Claude Strable. Fireman’s Ball set for Feb 22. I. C. O. F. lodge rooms replastered. bakery sale by Catholic ladies. numerous community events, obituaries, and upcoming auctions with wide regional participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Paterson
Proud
Lansing
Cecil Johnson
Detroit
N. Dalph
Saginaw
A. J. Hail
Vern Gardner
L. A. Sharp
John J. Herman
Toledo
A. L Barber
Mason, Mich
Mia. Glass
Dirs
Woodland
Grand Rapids
Archie Brown
Alma
C. Flewelling
J. W. Canwell
Loyd Brown
Arcada
Chicago
Claude Strable
Ford
Frida
Ralph Goggin
Doteatt
Dan Goggin
Hargis Dey
Catholic Church
Page's Hardware
E. Ewing
Howard Willard
Mont McFarland
Owoesa
Owosso
John Behl
County Infirmatory
Gratiot
Alma Sugar Co
Joe Sarter
Blanck
C. Crandell
Nouth
North Star
Alma appoints Clarence Wheeler as deputy sheriff
Sheriff Bradford designated Clarence Wheeler as deputy last Saturday in Alma. Wheeler is a well known local figure described as genial and experienced, believed to be an excellent fit for the role and to bring needed officer experience to the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Sherrif Bradford
Clarence Wheeler
Bradford
Wheeler
Wise investment in Holstein herd planned for county farm
After months of study the county poor farm superintendent planned a Holstein herd starting small then expanding. He visited Howell of Inte and bought two Holstein heifers from Harry Tubbs west of Alma. The animals were delivered last week and the farm is considering next steps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Inte
Harry Tubbs
Alma
Gratiot County Teachers Institute Set For February Dates
The 4th Semi-Annual Gratiot County Teachers Association mid winter convention will meet at the high school on February 7 and 8. Over 200 teachers are expected to enroll. Officers include President J. D. LaRue St Louis and Vice President J. W. Gibson Perrinton. Instructors include Miss Mae E Schreiber and Miss Ann Wiggins. Sessions cover English basics, language learning, and music with a concert by the Armaugh high school chorus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Prof. Schultz
Com. H. A. Potter
J. D. LaRue
St. Louis
Prin. J. W. Gibson
Perrinton
Emma Howland
H. R. Pattengill
Lansing
Mae E. Schreiber
Boston
Mass
Ann Wiggins
Mt. Pleasant
Vay Way
Armaigh School
Mae Echreiber
America
Institute
Mies Ann Wiggins
Lostitute
Ley Ann Wiggini
H. R. ‘Pttentagill
Former Alma Girl Gertrude Yerington Dies in St Louis
Miss Gertrude Yerington daughter of William and Amanda Yerington who helped establish Alma's first Baptist church died in St Louis Missouri on January 29 after Christmas illness. She had left Alma years earlier to live with her brother Professor Yerington in St Louis and was visiting her sister Mary when illness progressed to pneumonia. Funeral services were held at the college in St Louis with Rev Galnder officiating and burial in Riverside cemetery. She leaves brothers Dr S D Yerington and Prof C W Yerington and sister Mary Yerington, among many friends in Alma and church workers in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Yerington
St Louis
Miss Yerington
William
Amanda Yerington
Alma
First Baptist
Professor Ver~ington
One Aces City
St. Louis
Mary
Yerington
Michigan
Mary Yerington
College
Galnder
Baptist Church
Riverside
Mise Yerington
Church Notes First Church of Christ Scientist Service Times
First Church of Christ, Scientist holds services in the Savings Bank block each Sunday at 10 30 and a Wednesday evening meeting at 7 80. Reading room Saturdays 2 to 4. Pastor J W Priest of 802 Gratiot. Sunday 10 00 service Sermon Friends of Jesus. Lord's Supper observed. Sunday school 11 15 B Y P A 6 00. Topic Cone.FORM In fluence Leader Anna Angell. Evening service 7 00 Sermon Be Watchful. Thursday prayer meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Church of Christ, Scientist
Savings Bank
J. W. Priest
the Friends of Jesus
Anna Angell
First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
William H. Mason and J Frank Jackson lead public worship on Sunday February 6 with sermons The Truth About Service and Good and Bad Luck The Sabbath schools are at 11 30 a m and 2 46 p m respectively Y P S C E at 6 p m and Evening worship at 7 with themes Saul King of Israel and The Clean Sing of the Leper Thursday prayer meeting and Holy Communion at 10 a m Also services Sunday at the home of Mrs Zibble Court average invitation extended to all worshipers and children
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Mason
Frank McConkey
East End
F. N. Notestein
Y. P
J. Frank Jackson
Saul
King of Israel
A. L. Howlett
Will Extend Mail Delivery To Handle Heavier Loads
City post office seeks a second carrier due to rapidly growing population and heavier mail volume. This week the office courts all available mail handling options as routes sometimes fail to be covered.
Sawkins Piano Co. to acquire local music business
L Bennett sold his year old music business on Tuesday to Sawkins Piano Co. The store becomes the Victrola Store with Sawkins daughter in charge. They will continue Victrola and sheet music sales and serve as the Alma HQ for Sawkins Piano Co. Bennett plans unclear, will remain in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victrola
Alma
Michigan
L. Bennett
Sawkins Piano Co
New Business Block Rumors Reach Alma Town
Rumors of a spring construction project for a two story modern front business block occupy Alma. Architects are at work and the Merchants Building Association backs the project to fill the vacant lot between Odd Felons hall and DeLuxe Candy Kitchen on south State street. The plan aims to improve the town’s business district and attract traffic to the station.
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Anderson & Hauck
THE
Cash Store
Connection
Bostonians
Bostonian
Baker Studio
W. E. Baker
Kalama Beles Sexs
Kalamazoo
Stephen L. Bennett
Hallet and Davis
A. Sawkins Piano CO
High School
Mae EB. Schreiber
H. R. Pattenwil
Mane FE. Schreiber
Pattengill
Miss Mae BE
Schreiber
ST. Louis, MO
First Presbyterian Church
John Howard Payne
Charley Chaplin
Colin
Grace Ounai
Francis Ford
Aeleedeedleeper
Harness Store
J. P. Losey
Optometrist
Titans
Cue
weaThe Alma Record
Slater & Goodes
Clover Hay
Dodge Bros. Motor Car
Eisemann
Stewart
Crome
J. L. Ellison
Studebaker Garage
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