21 Feb 1918
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1918
Page
1
A sequence of talks featured Dr Notestein on the moon and Prof Stearns on human physiology. Other lectures cover food nutrients, aircraft science, and camp sanitation with plans for future sessions. a Civil Service exam and a large Oxford Down sheep sale were announced for March 1918.
H Ashley resigns as general superintendent of the Central Michigan Light & Power plant to take effect March 1. He will join a Detroit concern after being offered a better position. Mr L F Murphy of Detroit will fill the vacancy until a new manager is found.
The Alma recruiting office reports steady progress with enlistments nearing forty for the month. Corporal Tom Boston aims to reach the target before leaving at month end, with eleven new enlistments this week and names including Riley H Heald Alvin H Moore Loyd L Lee Howard G Kelly Stanley G Boyd Hugh J Bond William H J Fitzpatrick Carl A Parker Horace Stevera and Orill J Webster listed among recent enlistees.
Jotham Allen of this city has been appointed to enroll county boys in the Working Reserve. He will be at city hall at 7 30 Saturday evening and the next two Saturday nights to meet all willing boys to enroll and inform others about the reserve and the push to boost food production for the nation.
Former athletics coach at Alma College and Notre Dame resigns from Notre Dame after two successful years. He plans to raise cattle on a Kansas ranch, shocking alumni who remember him as popular and ambitious. Also named are the Silliman and Brownell Honor Scholarships for the class of 1919 awarded to Howard Berth and Mildred McConkey for highest grades as juniors.
An East Alma notice advertises Elmwood Grocery offers fresh groceries at low prices. Prop Holsinger runs the store, urging residents to shop there.
A Lapeer High School debating squad fell 2 to 1 to a visiting rival Friday. The home team delivered sharp arguments in a tight match highlighting quick rebuttals and clear stance on key issues.
Alma high school debaters defeated Lapeer two to one on the proposal that Interstate Railroad lines should be owned by the government. Rob ert Wyatt Frank Notestein Olmstead and Allen as alternate argued negative with strong proofs. Judges, including an observer from Durand, praised Alma's clear shape and rebuttal.
Farmers wives seek guidance on new poultry sale and slaughter rules. Prescott explains the policy aims to curb slaughter of egg producers to boost storage and stabilize next fall and winter prices. Violation penalties include license revocation, fines up to 6000 dollars, or imprisonment. Dealers must dispose of fresh stock by February 28 and may handle stored poultry.
The article outlines a March enlistment drive for all Michigan Sunday schools led by Commander-in-Chief F. S. Gomdrich and Maj. Gen. M. G. Skinner. Gratiot County is urged to meet its quota, with local superintendents and officers instructed to report immediately and send postal cards to confirm enlistment.
Captain Jacques de Beaufort of the Belgian army will lecture Friday evening at Wright Opera House on Behind the German Well. The talk, described as timely and impactful, aims to inform the American public during World War I and follow the Imoket ball games.
Workmen near completion in the Merchants Building block as Mr. Robinson plans a soon opening of the new State street stores. Clerks are taking inventories and the ready to wear section will move after finishing touches while the dry goods department remains at the current location. A shoe store will occupy the room beside the Lindquist store with new clerks expected to arrive next week and formal opening date to be announced.
Red Cross ladies of Fortis present a report via Alma Record showing July 4 to Web 9, 101K received, 228.00 spent for postage, and a balance on hand. Meeting notes list Frank Hare as Chairman with Myrtle Tate and Mrs Be O Dyer in leadership roles. J P Throop serves as treasurer, Walter Da Wor elected as ex-chairman.
Alma High school plans a service flag to honor students and graduates serving the country. The flag will bear fifty five stars and may grow as new enlistments and the draft increase the number of service members.
The Methodist Episcopal church of St Louis was almost completely destroyed by a Saturday fire despite rapid fire department efforts. Firemen battled to save the structure but flames had made headway before discovery, resulting in heavy loss.
Rumor circulates as Folkert, longtime supervisor of Wheel Township, wins in Alma and announces his candidacy for the upcoming primaries. Polbert, a veteran supervisor, remains a strong contender with business background and support.
A notice states that after December 14 the writer will be at their Monti gel Implementatare office adjoining il to collect. The message references Le Canees 22 ft Idiehour Friday Seanne Hayaka and mentions "The Secret Gane" in Ade.
The Alma College board of trustees met, postponed by weather, and approved raising annual tuition from forty to sixty dollars with a new year fee of 87.50. Architects Perkins Fellows & Hamilton of Chicago were chosen to implement the group plan shaping science and administration buildings, a library, chapel, gyms, dormitories, and renovations. Trustees present included Chatfield, Pierson, Brook, King, and others. The college basketball team faces Kalamazoo in a crucial away game, with both teams aiming to stay in the race for the league title, while Saginaw Arthur Hill and local high schools play a fast preliminary.
Lansing state official Prodden warns of another fuel shortage for winter 1918 19 and urges Michigan farmers to prepare wood supplies. he notes efforts nationwide to stockpile wood and prevent repeats of last winter’s deficit.
A pretty wedding united Minx Laura Crandell and George Argent of Gary Indiana on Saturday at the bride’s home on Woodworth Avenue. Rev J W Privat performed the ceremony. guests included distant relatives and out-of-town friends. The couple left for Grand Rapids and Chicago and plan to reside in Gary after April 11.
Allen Haney of Alma writes that a large yellow dog with a partly white neck bit his 10 year old son Richard near a school in Alma this morning. The boy was treated by Dr Day. Henry Susse witnessed the dog bite. Haney urges strict controls and the dog’s removal or death to prevent further harm.
George T Argent 28 Gary Ind and Laura Crandell 28 Alma file license. Robert Durkee 24 St Louis and Mary Faunee 24 St Louis. Oba Turner 30 Camp Custer and Goldie Godfrey 16 Arcada. Marley A Knott 20 North Shade and Mary W Moench 21 Middleton. Marshe Salter 22 Fulton Two Lydia Moon 18 Washington and Royce A Francis 28 Perrinton. Herict M Otto 20 Perrinton. Paul Lenkowth 24 Bannister Stefle Miller 26 Bannister. William Watkins 14 Alma and Minnie LaVoy 18 Elm Hall. Wm Oliver 26 West Heunch and Fisher Hayes 28 North Star. Ren Little 21 St Louisa and Pearl Fichbarn 18 St Louis.
Original and imported millinery models shown by Penay Pay Shop with wall exhibits in New York and Detroit. Rhee Tom Sawyer performed at the Idlehour. attendees invited to view and attend events and displays.
About seventy five Gratiot county men will depart for a Georgia training camp in early March as part of a broader draft selection process. Two hundred seventy men were sifted, with 118 examined Monday andTuesday. many were kept in service or discharged under new advisory rules. Thirty five were sent to Saginaw for re inspection, while others await further Board action and dates.
Alma was defeated 51 to 17 by Adrian in a rough game described as poorly passing and dominated by Adrian's defense. Adrian's coach Grinan moved Ward and Richardens for offense while Alma relied on limited ball movement and missed opportunities. Separate auction notices for Louis Hill, George H. Kuhlman, and E. O. Donovan appear in this issue.
New tailoring firm, About March 1 evsley Brothers, af Mirhand, will open a tailoring shop in the Mills block where Gray & Grants lunch room is now located. They operate as The Alma Tailors & Dry Cleaners, coming to this city highly recommended by Tom Sawyer at the Islehour.
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