Alma Gas Franchise Tension Foreshadows Rate Battle
City officials may revoke the Alma Gratiot County Gas Co franchise within weeks and join with the company to appeal to the Public Utilities Commission for a seven percent fixed rate. Mayor Murphy met with a state commissioner in Lansing as the plan to borrow funds and expand capacity is discussed. The Cronehive notes potential franchise revocation if violated, while managers spar over procedures before state heads in St Louis Ithaca and Breckenridge. A sacred concert by the Motholdiet Choir and a quiet marriage of Myrtle Ishonath to Joseph Owens are also reported.
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Alma
Gratiot County Gas Company
Public Utilities Commission
City Commission
Utilities Commission
Was Company
On Vie Peux PLC
Murphy
Lansing
State Commission
Wrt
Cronehive
Gar Company
Public ¢ Utilities Commission
Creaser
Ety Commission
Managte Wagner
Commuxetoner Creaser
Vaurtier
St. Louis
Ithaca
Breckenridge
Several Deaths From Influenza Reported in City
Influenza outbreaks claim multiple lives. Mrs Flossie Corothers aged 182 died in Alma after visiting Kalamazoo and Marlette. Emiline Griffith, 75, died in Lansing and funeral in Emerson township. Henry King, 25, former Alma resident, died in Lansing and was buried in Riverside cemetery after a Sunday funeral.
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Flossie Corothers
Merrill
Emiline Griffith
Lansing
Alma
Baptist Church
Emerson Township
Slaybaugh
Riverside Cemetery
Reverend Matt Duffy Voices Alma's Needs and Hope
Rev Matt W Duffy pastor of First Methodist Episcopal Church urged Alma residents to confront youth issues in a strong evening address. He warned against movies and pool rooms, urged a Sabbath-respecting city, better depots, parks, a city hospital, a daily paper, and cooperative civic action to make Alma an example for others.
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Matt W. Duffy
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Alma
Heslao
Daffy
Erip
Sande Hall
Afra
Debating League Sets Strike Arbitration Question
The Triangular Debating league comprising Hope, Kalamazoo and Alma colleges will debate the strike arbitration question on April 16. The topic: Resolved that there should be a Federal Board to control compulsory arbitration in strikes. Kalamazoo joins the league replacing Oliver College, which closed last June. A February 9 note reports Rev Leon May declaring spring is coming after sighting a robin.
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Triangular Debating League
Hope, Kalamazoo
Alma Colleges
Kalamazoo College
Oliver [Eoliene
Alma to Form High Grade Band Under Masonic Auspices
Officers have been elected for a new city band organized under the Masonic lodge. Director F. J. Tucker and TL. Nickerson lead a roster of local players with regular practices planned. The band aims to revitalize Alma’s musical scene, filling a long felt need since the Republic band disbanded two years ago.
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Alma
Masonic Lodge
Republic Band
Clas
F. J. Tucker
TL. Nickerson
Ray Madden
G. V. Nye
A. E. Davies
J. Weviin
I M. Smith
D. H. Nickerson
W. R. Torplin
Karl C. Medler
George Hayward
G. A. Giles
J. D. Stauffer
Rodney Burgess
G. V. Wright
Murphy
L.A. Smith
EB. Hendershot
Alias
P. M. Smith
W. ¥. Gasther
Carl Gallagher
Robert King
Malcolm Smith
Howard Rigeles
Henry Olmstead
Derthadrome
J. Andre
W. Olds
Don KB. Burnton
Farmers Institute to Held in Gratiot County Armory
A two day farmers institute is set for February 11 and February 20 at the Tthacs village armory. The program covers community betterment soils farm production costs and the farmer in reconstruction with talks by G W Kennedy John Ketchum and others plus music readings and a question box.
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Farmers’ Institute
Tthacs
Gratiot County
Rey Roberts
G. W. Kennedy
Solway Process Company
Kerth—Tetermission
Kenneth Franklin
Pompei Orchestra
H. ©. Bramble
State Grange
Earl Kutilman
Vern Russell
Not Serious Influenza Precautions Emphasized by Authorities
Officials urge calm while Alma reports several quarantined homes and a range of mild flu cases. The public is advised to rest if ill, seek a physician, and follow simple health rules to protect themselves and others. Emphasis on fresh air and maintaining physical condition to reduce risk.
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Alma
Resignation Tendered by City Clerk Gallagher
At a city commission meeting Tuesday evening Carl Gallagher submitted his resignation as city clerk. The commission discussed health and succession, with no immediate replacement named. Gallagher plans a rest before choosing his future path after six years in office. Also notes Arcada Farmers Club February meeting set for Alma with program and songs.
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City Commission
Carl Gallagher
Nis
Fred Whit Fe
Hue Effies
Gallagher
Gillaxher
Urere
Gwilagher Fine
Democracy
Ofice
Murphy
Greenville Wins Fast High School Basketball Tilt 46 to 27
The Greenville high school quintet defeated Alma 46 to 27 in a fast contest led by Sherwood and Ranney. Caldwell credits Sherwood’s long range shooting, while Alma’s Creech and Creech’s seven field baskets kept the game competitive. Also noted are local activities and a clerical examination date.
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Greenville
Tocal High School
Alma
Sherwood
Arnie
Ranney
Bn Arntz
Creech
Lyons
Ranney Creech
Arntz Elias
Bowman L
Lohr Mitchell L.G. Sherwood
Hyde
V. Lyons
Buck Privates Society to organize Dugout in Alma Michigan
William E B Lamb, a fte worker for the Buck Privates Society of the American Expeditionary Forces, arrived in Alma to organize the first dugout in Michigan. membership limited to veterans of army navy or marines. meeting planned at the city hall on Monday at 8:00 pm to discuss formation and aims.
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Buck Privates Society
American Expeditionary Forces
Duglout
William EB. Lamb
Fied
Alma
Michigan
Army
Navy
Marines
Germany
Rhing
Bock Privates Society
William E. Lamb
B. Psa
E. F
Chicago
Alma Moyed
Lamb
Alona
United States
Buen
Omla
Wity Hall
Moviny Dven- Ini
Fires At Carney Hospital Residence In Alma Destroyed
Two fires broke out Saturday afternoon in Alma. The second alarm sent Carney Fire Department to Dr. Thomas J. Carney’s Woolworth avenue home chosen as a hospital a week earlier. The blaze started in the basement and climbed to the attic. water streams fought the stubborn flames for nearly an hour. Estimated damage near 3000 dollars. Earlier a small fire at Fred Amehury’s western city home was extinguished before arrival with very light loss.
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Thomas J. Carney
Woolworth Avenue
Fred Amehury
Legion to Form Woman's Auxiliary
A movement among officers of the George W. Myers post No 182 American Legion aims to form a women’s auxiliary to work with the post. Eligible are wives mothers daughters and sisters of Legion members and Allied members. A general meeting of women will be called soon to advance the formation with a representative to be named at National Headquarters.
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George W. Myers
American Legion
Ovens
van Legian
Femail
wWeren
Jerome Kanter
Sated
Sisters of
Legion
W Pth
Tiwan
Kanter
Vern
Temionaires
Alma backs national essay contest with local prizes
Alma public schools join a national essay contest to be held February 20. Local merchants and the Alma state savings bank offer prizes for student essays on the army. Captain J E Chester spoke to the city commission about recruitment and boosting service. Winners can receive gold silver and bronze medals as top prizes.
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Alma Public Schools
United States
J. E. Chester
Chester
Charles R. Murphy
Robinson
Alma
Peinen
Alma to Benefit as Union Telephone Plans 600000 Stock Issue
Alma and surrounding towns will gain from Union Telephone’s plan to issue 600000 in stock with about 40 percent to pay debts and the rest for extensions and improvements. Alma receives the greatest benefit, with notable investments in nearby cities and towns including Mt Pleasant and Corunna, signaling a bright future for the region.
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Michigan Publi Otyties Commission
Union Telephone Company
Alma
al Ma
Owenso
Nut City
Alma Realty Company
Tn Chworsn
Fo Valde
Durand Velt
BAMMM
St. Johne Bam
Himlock
Legion Wins Edmore Five In Alma Cage Battle
American Legion Post 142 of Alma overwhelmed undefeated Edmore 59 to 29 as Wool and Crittenden stifled the visitors with a two basket defense. M Smith led with fourteen field goals and 29 points total, while D Smith Beattie and L Clear supplied the rest in a standout Alma College court win. Also, Benjamin Chard and Delia Duke were arrested at the Alma Hotel for a marriage in haste and await sentencing in Ithaca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wye
American Legion
Edmore Court
Wool and Crittenden
Legionninus
Alma
M. Smith
D. Smith
Beattie
Legionnaires
Malcolm Smith
Almacopor
Edmores
Benjamin Chard
Detroit
Delia Duke
Mt. Pleasant
Alma Hotel
Beneak D. L. Johnson
Ithaca
Moinet
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Motholdiet Choir
Ruth Palmer
Mins
Malinda Udello
Planet
George Andrea Bennetti
Bennett
Chatavgen
Lyceum
Pmgtish
Myrtle Mae Ishonath
Joseph H. Owens
J. A. Mulvey
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Matt Duffey
Ar- Jtey
Leon May
Gue
Mays
Masonic Lodge of
Parmers’ Institute
Gratiot Agriculturists
Rev. Dewey
John ©. Ketchum
National Grange
State
Grance
National Beet Growers Assn
Thhace High School
Reading
L. Franklin
Maud Poot
John C. Ketchum
Pormpeti
Davey
Questin Bow
Glerk
Arcada Farmers’ Club
Smith & Walatow
B. Superior Crossing
Vrayey
Archie Bowers
Giles Teham
Farmers’ Cooperative Thresher
J. R. Wilson
Ven
Arenda Thresher Co
Progressive
Parson Vicken
Tarry Walstow
John Fink
Fred Rockafellow
Wesley Webb
H. Walstow
Jerse Manford
High School
Parent Teachers” Club
Parent-geneners Club
Washington School
Hamilton
Mike Conyne
W. M. Stuckey
Pont
Buck Private Society of
Europe
New Carney Hospital
Krom
Woman's Auxiliary
Thiv
Unie
Thin City
Legionaire Five
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