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The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Feb 19, 1914

Page

4

Comet Delavan Still Under Observation in Evening Sky

The comet discovered by Paul Delavan remains under observation with an estimated magnitude around eleven, visible only in large telescopes. Preliminary orbits from three days of data are highly uncertain, offering two possible paths. Early calculations point to closely inclined orbits with differing perihelion dates, suggesting the comet may brighten gradually through February but stay below naked-eye visibility.

Ing Ty Paul Delavan Delavan Scientific American Sand Delayan Ite Messrs. Earson and Nicholson University of California Kobold

Comet Brightness Likely To Rise Through March

The article notes that if the alternative orbit is correct the comet will become enormously brighter and highly conspicuous next June, but cautions that without better computations no precise forecast can be given yet. It also says the brightness will continue to grow into March, and fuller information is expected next month.

Slocum Baly J Hudson Installs Modern Fire Alarm System

The ranking firm Slocum Baly J Hudson reports a new fire alarm system installed at its Middleton and Butternut banks. The project aims to improve customer protection and reflects strong financials and growing local confidence. Prospects for the year look excellent with expected growth in assets and operations led by Jota RK Pudegu at the firm’s institutions and Bank of Etwell.

Slocum, Baly &J Hudson Middleton Butternut Butierur Gevinth Tar Bey Jota RK

Alma High Notes and Bay City Western Clash Preview

Alma High School weekly activities include Lambda Sigma and Glee Club meetings, choir cantata, athletic dues drive, and a big Bay City Western game upcoming. Reports cover classes, dances, charity, and local visits plus a fire loss and community notices.

Lambda Sigma Mary Sharp Bay City County Teachers’ Institute St. Louis Emily Tann Lansing Tan Lambda Sigma Society Tonjoy Opera House Mt. Pleasant Orchiss

Local Notes From Westaburg District Gather Friday Snippets

Westaburg residents report visits and travel on midweek days. B Loughlin and Mrs Peasley made calls in Clare and Edmore while Ray Ballon and Loreen Cornell show varied localactivity. Several families host relatives and guests as Mr Schlonegar moves to Ferris township and Amos Smith's household recovers from illness.

Ray Ballon Edmore Martin Miner Saginaw Friends St. Louis Herman Zinn Alma Loreen Cornell J. Shuman Grand Rapids Etta Bennett Loranger Alice Piffer Schlonegar John Bollinger Ferris Township M. W. A. Hall Amos Smith Mamie Evans Battle Creek Malin Briggs Vern Cook Speaker Ohio Michigan Gladys Briggs Marin Briggs Fred Brooks Alice Caris

Birthday Celebration and Family Travels Mentioned

Reading fragment notes a girl’s thirteenth birthday celebration and mentions Ralph Snook of Big Rapids visiting his parents in Grand Rapids. It also records Mr and Mrs Chas Pangbuen and their son Elwood traveling to Alma Tuesday for unspecified reasons.

Horton Hicks Literary Club Ed. Cramer Eva Parmely Lansing Sarah Freeman Alma Wm. Barrett H. Zinn O'Connor Almalluminating Engineering Co Richland Township Hemlock Ort Nickerson Greenville Twendlay Merching Marion Nickerson Ralph Snook Big Rapids Sidney Snook Grand Rapids Chas Pangbuen Elwood

Sunday School Topics Discussed Thursday Evenings

Every Thursday night subjects of vital interest to our Sunday Schools are discussed at the close of Prayer Meeting. Meetings are held on Thursday evenings.

George Washington Social Planned By Sunday School

Next Saturday evening the Sunday school organizes a George Washington social with a splendid program. The event is open to all and everyone will be welcome.

PY Alpha Tau Society Tueslay Ward Hoge Amd Abbert Hanna Everning A. P. Brissie Brats

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