Alma Elevator Company expands as county distributor
The Alma Elevator Company, led by Joseph Watkins, extends its activities and becomes the county distributor for Cornwell Company of Saginaw in Gratiot. A 2000 square foot warehouse near the railroad supports handling flour and feeds, with wholesale flour and retail feeds planned, plus custom grinding. Large flour shipments already received as the company launches the new venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Elevator Company
Joseph Watkins
Cornwell Company of
Saginaw
Watkins
Near East Drive Coming Sunday
Alma plans a Near East Campaign Sunday afternoon to aid starving sufferers. Volunteer solicitors from churches will seek Alma’s quota, with pledge cards and envelopes distributed citywide. Gifts may be credited to any organization or church by designation. undesignated gifts count as individual subscriptions. The campaign may extend into the week if needed. Leaders include Rev. E. E. Shouffer and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Near East
Alma
E. E. Shouffer
W. L. Gelston
M. W. Duffy
G. H. Hull
E. Mellett
H. I. Anderson
J. W. Kelder
I. B. Wagner
Leg Crushed Here Saturday Amputation Follows Accident
Roy Emons suffered a severe accident Saturday when a gravel truck ran over his leg and crushed it, requiring amputation after hospital evaluation. In a separate note, Leah Wright wed Paul Mey in a quiet home ceremony at 104 Hickory St with Rev. E R Shoulder officiating, followed by a surprise party and wishes for the couple in Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Emons
Emmons
Brainard Hospital
Ernest Wright
Hickory St
Leah
Paul Mey
Saginaw
E.R. Shoulder
The
Baptist Church
Lincoln Banquet by Phi Alpha-Literary Society
The Phi Alpha-Literary Society held its annual Lincoln Banquet in the Chamber of Commerce hall on a Saturday night. Guests enjoyed green streamers and lanterns, with speakers including Roger Zinn and John Wright. An afternoon dance in the decorated gym followed, featuring Bill Gallagher's orchestra and a festive atmosphere. Police warn motorists to observe the city speed limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Phi Alpha
Phi
Board of Commerce
Kouples
Lesan
Viveryouw
Tige Phi
Lincoln
Wenger
Thomas Dasey
Roger Zinn
Murda Ward
John Wright
Joh Shreyer
Dale van Duren
HM. MacCurdy
Phi Phi Alpha
Abe
Mildred Gerow
Bill Gallagher
Ievasion
Endorsement for Judge Edward Molnet by two counties
Attorneys from Clinton and Gratiot counties meet in Ithaca to unanimously back Judge Edward J. Molnet for a newly created Michigan federal judgeship. The joint resolution lauds his ability, honesty, and fairness shown on the 2nd Judicial Circuit bench and invites Clinton County Bar members to participate in the endorsement vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fair
Cratiot
Clinton
Ithaca
Edward J. Molnet
Clinton-Gratiot
Michigan
Moinet
Bir
Whit T van
Price Stone
Gratiot County Bar Associatin Wid
Tte Cnnumnus Parangy
Fi. J. Mnet
2Th Judicial Circuit
Gratiot County Bay Association
Juvee Moinet
Clinton County Bar Association
Gratiot County Bar Association
Gratiot
Monument Under Way To Honor Ammi Wright In Alma Park
Construction has begun on a memorial for late Alma philanthropist Ammi W Wright in the park named for him. A stone cutter is preparing blocks for a monument rising about 1 feet 11 inches with a stepped base and bronze tablet. City officials, led by Mayor Charles R Murphy, form a committee to select the inscription and add two fountains and lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ammi W. Wright
Alma
Charles R. Murphy
L. A. Sharp
William A. Bablke
G."rhodes
Federation Holds Annual Meeting of Alia Council
The Alia Council of the Federation of Church met last evening at the MB study. Officers were reappointed for twelve months. They backed Asia College students for the State Student Volunteer convention and voted to include women in representative discussions. A quorum rule was set, Near East Relief drive was planned for next Sunday, and a report on the annual Evangelistic campaign was to be prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alia Council
The
Federation of Churchee
Lest Peor
Asia College
Birth of the modern film play and rise of Lasky studio
The article traces early cinema’s shift to fixed-length releases and the birth of the modern film play. It highlights the 1914 Queen Elizabeth release with Sarah Bernhardt, the joint founding of the Jesse L. Lasky Feature Play Company, The Squaw Man, and the expansion of Paramount’s West Coast facilities. It notes later anniversary lineups including Fool's Paradise and The Dragon's Claw as big 1914-15 releases and signals future collaborations with DeMille, Swanson, Reid, and other stars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kicker Powenin
Wally Baal
Adolph Coker
Sarah Bernhardt
Lisabeth
Zuber
Enw
Funous Meyers Slasky Corpont
Pacwmount
Zohor
Queen Eligabeth
Sarah Bernhard
James K
Hackett
Mel, Meke
Mary Pickford
James O'Neil
Lily Langtry
Jesse IL. Lasky
Cecil B. DeMille
Belayco
California
Mr. Lasky
Dyatin Farnum
Lasky
Paramount
Hollywood
Gloria Swanson
Wallace Reid
UPA
Paramount Pictures
Alma High Debaters Aim for Finals Win Chase
Alma High School debaters, winners on the closed shop question, are set to meet St Johns Here on Friday in a key trial for finals. The team, led by Elliott Creake, John Harmes and Marc Strong, seeks to extend a four match win streak and boost their chances to join the sixteen high schools vying for statewide honors.
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Alma High School
Big Rapide High
St. Johns
Alma Tesa
Elliott Creake
John Harmes
Marc Strong
Delire Agaier
St. Denna
St. Jakne
Alia High School
Taviicl
Pointe
Sind
Dolwtes
St. Jomne
Loontria Fupes
Alma Fem
Michigan can do much better on tuberculosis death rate
The Michigan Department of Health notes a 1921 tuberculosis death rate of 704 per 100000 in the state, highlighting Framingham Massachusetts as a model. After National Tuberculosis Association experiments, Framingham cut its rate from 12 to 40 per 100000, showing organized methods can nearly wipe out TB with funding and effort.
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Michbean Department of Health
Michigan
Netarathy
Thie
Pimingham
Mess
Framinghom
Framingham
National
Veterinarians Elect Officers at Michigan Association Meeting
The Michigan State Veterinary Medical Association elected officers for the coming year during its annual meeting at Michigan Agricultural College. More than 200 veterinarians attended as discussions of technical questions and entertainment events marked the two day conference. President Dr J E Wurm of Pigeon chaired the session with Dr B F Killham of the State Department of Agriculture as first vice president and Dr J Preston Hosking of Detroit as second vice president. Dr E J Cronkite of Saginaw was named third vice president and Dr R A Runnells of East Lansing as secretary treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Veterinary Medical Association
Michigan Agricultural College
J. E. Wurm
B. FP. Killham
State Department of Agriculture
Lansing
J. Preston Hosking
Detroits
E. J. Cronkite
Saginaw
R. A. Runnells
M.A. C
East Lansing
Seniors To Give Play February 21
Seniors present Stop Thief a rollicking farce February 21 featuring Alma Wigh serioul and a determined cast and directorate. The production promises strong laughs and a modern comedy milestone in Alma with high hopes from officers and cast alike.
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Vhief
Alma
Alina
Road Building Record and Highway Plans of City Officials
The text outlines a plan to spend over a billion on city streets and highways, with a focus on long term road improvement. Officials anticipate a five year lag before demand catches up and caution against temporary pavement types due to higher long term costs. Engineers argue for durable highway designs over maintenance costs.
Farmers Soil Association Formed in Michigan
An Association of Michigan farmers interested in soil study and improvement was launched during Paymers' Week at the Michigan Agricultural College. Ken Jason Woodiesn, State Board of Agriculture member, elected president with no dues. Dr. M. M. McCool notes membership open to all interested farmers. The group aims to promote permanent, profitable soil refinement methods and share cooperative project results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Ken Jason Woodiesn
State Board of Agriculture
M. M. McCool
Malu
Northern Wheel Holds Meeting
The annual meeting of the Northern Wheel Company stockholders was held at the company offices. Directors from last year were reelected: Frank W. Rug gles J. W. Blakely BE. te Smith A. C. Chapman OG Allen Alma George Billbrough Remus William Britton Saginaw. Officers will be elected later. Stockholders praised the year’s progress under A. C. Chapman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Wheel Company
Frank W. Ruggles
J. W. Blakely
BE. Te Smith
A. C. Chapman
A. Allen
Alma
George Billbrough
Remus
Willam Britton
Saginaw
Alma urged to boost city spirit at meeting
Alma residents heard a "Boost Alma" message at a noon Chamber of Commerce gathering presided by Prof. Roy Hamilton of Alma College. Speakers urged civic loyalty, industry development, and cooperation between the Chamber and city officials to support Republic Motor Truck Co. and local growth.
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Commence
Alema
Michigan
Roy Hamilton
Alma College
Duffey
Mme
Vivie
Fraternity
Cox
Hr. E. Reece
Commer
Chamber of Commerce
Itulestines
Murphy
Alma
Elewhim
Alm Leecause
Charles B. Rhodes
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Hou
Alma Vn
Col
Frank E. Smith
Rhodes
City Commission
Lillian Taylor Bogart Weds James Kanera at Nevins Home
In this city on Tuesday February 14 at 2 30 PM Miss Lillian Taylor Bogart united in marriage with Mr James Kanera of Saugatuck in a small ceremony by Rev Mellett. After dining they departed for their home in Saugatuck where the groom is in business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Nevins
Lillian Taylor Bogart
James Kanera
Saugatuck
Rev
Mellett
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Flour and Cererall OF Cornwall Company
County
Near East Drive
Wright-Mey
E. J. Moinet
PAL Alpe
College Society
WP Halal
BAR Associations OF
Clinton and
East Superior Christian
Record Preos Stationery Store
Charm School
Strand
Federation
Veterinarians
Farmers Farm Soil Association
C. A. Miller
Republic
Alma Industries
Kanera-Bogart
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