Alma College Enrolls Record-Breaking New Students
Alma College reports its second semester enrollment surpassing prior highs with over 230 new registrations as losses earlier in the year are offset. The shakeup on the gymnasium building committee adds W. Tanner of Saginaw and Mrs. John F. Dodge of Detroit to the panel while retaining Francis King, W. Hughart Jr., and Mrs. Lancashire.
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Alma College
Varios
Michigan
Ourns
Francis King
W. ©. Hughart, Jr
Lanncashire
Hughart
Beerside
Lancashire
Mr. King
W. W. Tanner
Saginaw
John FP. Dodge
Detroit
Trueblood Gives Fine Interpretation of Ingomar the Barbarian
Professor Trueblood head of Public Speaking at the University of Michigan gave a fine reading and interpretation of Ingomar the Barbarian before a large Alma audience. He praised Parthenia for her courage and demonstrated how Ingomar learns love and humanity through her example.
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Hamilton
Alma College
Trueblood
U. of M
Ingomar the Barbarian
Parthenis
Maxsilia
France
Parathenia
Inxomar
Ingomar
Parthenia
Tlaves
Lexton
Massilia
Prof
Alfalfa Controls Canada Thistle Weeds When Established
Alfalfa is a weed suppressor for Canada thistle and other weeds. Rapid, dense growth after two yearly cuttings weakens and eventually kills thistles, given a thick stand. Fall sowing deep, spring plowing, harrowing, and nutrient-rich land aid suppression, with seed sown after land is prepared.
Big Rapids Debating Team Forfeits Meet With Alma Pligh
Alma Plighs scheduled debate on the closed shop in American Industry was forfeited by Big Rapids Debating Trio after a prior meeting with local forensic artists. Coach Vin Hosen reported the forfeit as a judges decision, giving Alta team four contests and sixteen league points this year.
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Alma Pligh
Big Rapids
Hig Rapids
Vin Hosen
Alta
Tocal
College Chorus Performs The Rose Maiden
In the college chapel on Wednesday evening the college chorus directed by Prof Beausang delivered a fine rendition of The Rose Maiden. Soloists were Mins Fromilda Young soprano Don Smith tenor and Prof Beau baritone. The performance showed careful training and earned praise from an enthusiastic audience.
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Prof. Beausang
Mins Fromilda Young
Adler
Don Smith
Prof. Beau
Sher to Give Aid at State Lumber Dealers Convention
At the Flint convention last week state and local lumber dealers gathered to discuss boosting construction. They urged marketing lumber at low prices while ensuring reasonable returns, reducing overheat, and improving service to help builders maximize value on investments and stimulate new building activity.
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Flint
Potluck Supper At Presbyterian Church Next Thursday
Members of the Alma Presbyterian congregation and friends are invited to a potluck supper at 6 20 p m followed by music a discussion of the prayer meeting topic and games. The Alma Chamber of Commerce holds its annual meeting Tuesday February 28 at 7 50 p m at the high school auditorium for director elections and other business.
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Presbyterian Church
Belock
Alma Chamber of Commerce
H. EB. Reece
Cavalry Unit to Stage Big Show Friday
Bettys Campaign a political satire by Troop C 506th Cavalry at Strand Theatre Friday night features an all male cast in women roles led by Lieut Frank Kennedy as Jack Vater and Roy Innes as Betty with four mounts and a gaggle of cadets. The comedy and drama promise lively local entertainment for townspeople supporting the Cavalry Unit.
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Betty
Strand Theatre
Frank Kennedy
Jack Vater
Paul Bragge
Kate Graft
Sean Stineheath
Cal Jordan
Adolph
Bradley Sartor
Evert Gilex
Eddie Monmorency
Clarence Bliss
Bertie
Dwight Reed
Verne Walker
Louis Ritter
Harry Wilson
Wo, Grover
Bilis Hopkins
Dairy Convention to Be Held in Saginaw
Michigan men and dairymen will gather at the Municipal auditorium in Saginaw February 11 to 17 for the annual Dairy Convention and Show under the Michigan Allied Dairy Association. The event includes vast commercial exhibits, a United States Department of Agriculture display, and programs featuring Milo D. Campbell M. Dunn Roy Potts and other state and national dairy leaders.
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Michigan
Municipal Auditorium
Saginaw
Michigan Allied Dairy Association
State Farm Bureau
Michigan Milk Producers Association
United States Department of Agriculture
St. Paul
Dairy Department
M.A
Bureau of Dairying
State Department of Agriculture
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Milo DB. Campbell
Coldwater
American Myk Producers Federation
M.D. Munn
Chicago
National Dairy Council
BE. B. Heat
Dairy Marketing Committee of Eleven
American Farm Bureau Federation
Roy C. Potts
Washington, D. C
Bureau of Markets and Crop Estimates
U. 8
Department of Agriculture
C. E. Reed
Michigan Agricultural College
Herman H. Halladay
Fine Arts Quartet Delivers Varied High School Program
The Lycount course fifth number was presented Tuesday evening in the high school auditorium before a good audience. The Fine Arts Quartet offered a varied program of solos, quartets, duets, and piano pieces both humorous and serious. Notable were Miss Smith's piano solos and the Ye Rose Maiden quartet with a gypsy costume performance. Elsewhere, the Presbyterian Sunday school held its regular potluck supper as Prof Roy Hamilton urged improvements and Supt McPadden announced a 7 percent efficiency gain in its first month as the school aims for 100 percent next four weeks.
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Fine Arts Quartet
Miss Smith
Presbyterian
Roy Hamilton
Supt McPadden
Senior class to stage play Stop Thief at Alma High
Alma High School prepares a strong senior play Stop Thief to be presented February 24. Edjabeth Wells leads English department with students polishing scenes under an experienced director and cast of merit. The production seeks to be one of the era's best comedies, with new scenery and a high royal budget to ensure quality for Alma recreation lovers.
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Edjabeth Wells
Sevral
Almn
Alma Recreation
Alma O
Starving in the Midst of Plenty in Michigan Children
Michigan health workers report widespread malnutrition among children despite ample food. In Detroit, 859 of 140 examined children showed malnutrition, often from poor food choices rather than lack of supply. Experts urge more milk, vegetables, and citrus fruits to curb tuberculosis risk. the Michigan Tuberculosis Association backs the effort.
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Michigan
Detroit
Rev Anderson Accepts Call at New Christian Church
Rev HL Anderson of Paw Paw has become pastor of the Christian church in this city. He assumed charge last Sunday amid a welcome reception with about 600 friends and church members at East Superior Street church. A dinner followed, with a get acquainted meeting and the annual election of officers. Anderson previously led four pastorates in Paw Paw Cadillac and Obie tev, and comes to Aloe church with a strong record.
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HL 1. Anderson
Paw Paw
Christian Church
New Minster
Waehel
East Superior Street Christian Church
Anderson
Cadillac
Obietev
Aloe
United We Stand pamphlet promotes tuberculosis battle
A letter from Chas J Hatfield of the National Tuberculosis Association thanks Mre W A Shepard for support in the nationwide fight against tuberculosis and quotes the pamphlet United We Stand detailing the disease decline from 200 to about 100 deaths per 100000 and the expansion of battle resources. It notes the Tuberculosis Christoua Seal as crucial fundraising and urges continued unified action. Also announced: Horses wanted at East End Feed Barn Alma on Saturday Feb 11 for weighing 1200 pounds plus, four years old and up.
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Mre
W. A. Shepard
Chas. J. Hatfield
National Therculosis Asaociation
Epeloang
National Tuberculosis Association
Timnes
East End
Alma
Alma College President Crooks Speaks At Alma Luncheon
Alma Chamber of Commerce heard H M Crooks, Alma College president, stress labor and capital cooperation at the weekly noon gathering. E G Sluyter chaired. Upcoming speakers include J W Reider and William Linton. Tax guidance and missionary drama announced. ads and film listings noted.
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H. M. Crooks
Alma College
Alma Chamber of Commerce
E. G. Sluyter
Chamber of Commerce
J. W. Reider
Alma Public Schools
William Linton
State Tax Commission
Charber of Commerce
Farm Leaders Say Worst is Over at Farmers Week
Leaders at Michigan Agricultural College Farmers Week declare the worst mood for agriculture has passed and expect gradual improvement next season. H. O. Wallace and David Friday forecast 1922 will bring more balanced prices for farm products and inputs. Attendance neared 6,000 despite stormy weather.
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America
Michigaan Agricultural College Farmers Week
Michigan
H. ©. Watlace
Secretary of Agriculture
Wis
David Friday
M A. C
Friday
Wallace
Washington
Reece resigns as secretary of Alma Chamber of Commerce
H E Reece resigns as secretary manager of Alma Chamber of Commerce after one year of leadership. The board accepted the voluntary move with confidence in his integrity and efficiency, noting the resignation will take effect after the annual meeting or upon a successor’s selection. Reece plans to pursue his own future projects and may resign from Troop C 106th Cavalry of the Michigan National Guard before finalizing his chamber duties.
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Alma Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Reece
Reece
Mr. Bauhsky
HS. Babcock
Die
Chamber of Commerce
Rever
106Th Cavalry
Michigan National Guard
National Guard
State Farm Groups Elect Officials At Farm Week Meetings
A half dozen Michigan farm groups elected officers for the coming year during Farm Week meetings at M A C. Attendance climbed, with the Michigan Crop Improvement Association drawing 300 to 100 delegates, nearly double the 1921 turnout. Elected officers include Watkins, Cook, Rather, Patnam, Cornair, Arbogast, Starr, Gormley, McCarty, Nicolson and Cox alongside other directors.
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Michigan
Mo A.C
Michigan Crop
Manchester
A. B. Cook
Owosso
H.C. Rather
Secres
GW. Patnam
Cornair
Ralph Arbogast
Union City
George Starr
Grass Lake
Verald Gormley
Newberry
Earl McCarty
Bad
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