Endowment Campaign Shows Alma College Support
The Alma college endowment drive in Alma yielded about $25,000 amid a week of vigorous effort led by President Harry Meung Crooke and a volunteer army. The drive echoes earlier fund efforts by the Board of Trade and suggests substantial community backing, with more gifts anticipated before commencement day. The donor list includes numerous residents and local businesses, illustrating strong local support for a larger Alma College.
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Almas College
Alma
Board of Trade
Republic Motor Truck Company
Alma College
Harry Meung Crooke
Tire Life
Presbyterian College
Alta
Inet
Noted Russian Lecturer Mary Antin Headlines Opera House Event
Mary Antin, renowned Russian lecturer, appears at the Opera House on February 23 as part of a county wide campaign for the Presbyterian college. Rev. Barkley, board chair, indicates efforts will expand across the Saginaw valley and eventually statewide, promoting institutional needs and future separations.
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Mary Antin
Opera House
Saginaw Valley
Carmpater
Barkley
Mary Antin to Speak at Wright Opera House Friday
Noted lecturer Mary Antin, famous author of The Promised Land and They Who Knock at Our Gates, will appear at Wright Opera House Friday evening February 28. The event begins at 7:40 PM with an intermission, followed by Alma Mater college basketball at 9 PM.
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Mars Antin
Rismar
Cnneieratt
Cenirer
Telayem
Thoneande
Mery
Antin
Russia
Free
Boston
Mary Antin
Amadeus W. Grabai
Columbia University
Edward Everett Hale
Josephine Lazarus
Girls Latin School of
Barnard College
New York
Alma Mayceuin
Wright Opera House
Conscience Stricken College Debt and Forgiveness Tale
The account describes a debtor named Welter denied aid and facing a college debt. The narrative notes borrowing sixty dollars years ago and the college authorities weighing forgiveness. A person named Dougine Frirhanke-Idlehour appears in a fragmentary scene tied to Saturday events.
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Peter Yeahs
Bern
Ivy An
Bev
Hong
Endorsement at Ithaca Republican County Convention
A small but enthusiastic crowd met in Ithaca for the Gratiot county Republican convention. Amid illness of chairman C J Chambers Gaylord Nelson led the session and J Lee Potts was named temporary chair. committees formed on credentials and organization and a report urged unflagging support for Republican policies, national and state unity, and trusted leaders including Governor Sleeper and Superintendent Johnson.
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Ithaca
C.J. Chambers
Gaylord Nelson
Onder
J. Lee Potts
Dhairge Potte
Mitchell
Elaarrain
John Krowrtens
Lane
Nittee
Gratiot
Republican Party
Albert BE
Wore
Twu
F Johnson
Coldwater
Mumbers
Metrait
Gleaners to Meet at Wright Opera House Alma
district convention of the order will be held in Wright Opera House in Alma with gathering of local Gleaners. attendees expected to discuss charitable projects and community service during the event.
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Alma
Wright Opera House
Michigan
City Opera House
Grant Slofin
Lue Vht Bellamy
Tonin
Bannister
Ferengen Seston
Udore
William A. Wilean
Grint Ledge
Arbor
Supreme Federation Department
Janie Cartwright
Jennie L. Gander
Tr Heory Roglish
Mary English
Middleton
Ison Wow
Irmas Night
Fulton Ko Tuttle
Carrie Hier- Yow
Alma College Basketball Trip Ends With Loss and Win
Alma College completed a weekend swing in Michigan intercollegiate play with a 26 to 25 defeat at Hillsdale and a 46 to 27 victory over Adrian. Hillsdale's guards shut down Alma star Smith, while Gallagher paced Alma in the loss. The Adrian game featured strong showings from Gallagher and Foote as Alma built a first half lead but saw Teachout rally the visitors in the second half.
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Alma
Michigan
Hillsdale
Wod
Adrian
Kalumwawnowice
Hillsdale Guards
Smith
Aoield
Leath
Ge Jawher
Adme
Hilladate Fridiey
Ole
Alma College
Boutty
Alva Creathy
Tiret
Ali
Hilladile
Hele
Mintoet
Stream
Heer
Ted
Pillen
Teak
Gallagher
Almay
Sonmary Alma
Pos Hillsbury
Prete
Foo
Pullen Gallagher
Covert St Paul
Ovree
Buchell Richards
Courtright French
A. Foote
R. G
Sherman Field
F. Foote
Johnston
Palen
Serman
Overt
Koula—Smith
Gallegher
Mullen
Hayes
Bartle Mrowk
Ama
Downstaters
E. Foote
Teachout
Adrianites
Linnap
Jemary
Adriann
Tearhow Beck
Grimm Hood Legle
Basketsa
E Foote
Richarde
Tearhout
Grmm
Beck
Nomination for local offices urged by Greene Mitchell Smith
A dated nominating notice urges voters to place support on James A. Greene Chatty Thes Mitchell and D. L. Smith for varied offices. After several sessions, the convention adjourned amidst discussion of electors and esteem to be bestowed.
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James A. Greene
Mitchell
D. L. Smith
Alma and Kalamazoo Clash In Friday Basketball Title Show
Big Friday matchup features Alma high at home against Kalamazoo, with coach Harry Helmer guiding Alma to avenge a season loss against the reigning champs. Lyceum course crowds limit tip at 7:00 p.m. also a two-team prelim. Local population note from Charlotte clipping. Powell buys Anderson grocery at 12 West Superior Street. Mary Pickford time announced for Friday.
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Maroon and Crean
Kalbindazoo
Retter
Alma High
Kalamieon
Michigan
Smith
Helmer
Alma
Kalamazoo
Lade Milaioe
Lyceum
Powell
McClieh & Powell
Mesich
A. AL Anderson
Alma to house new Superior Baking Co on East Superior
Plans for a new Superior Baking Company plant in Alma advance with site purchase east of the Sorter bungalow. The two story brick bakery will employ modern electrical equipment and automatic delivery, serving Pere Marquette and Ann Arbor rail lines with initial staffing and incorporation efforts underway.
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Superior Baking Company
Cty
Alma
East Superior
ALG. Mote
Saginaw
J Hailey
Vert & Aldrich
Hirvingham
Detroit
Midrich Wed Me Bailey
Heal
Laney Paki Company
Birmingae
Pere Marnette
Ann Arter
Wellax
Johnean
Johnson
Elm Hall charity bequest funds clothing for needy children
In Rochester a gift from the late Thomas J. Blair to provide $1000 to fund clothing and household needs for poor children in Elm Hall and vicinity. Mrs Jeanie Blair and heirs arranged a mortgage with treasury duties for the WR C, M E B Aid society, and unnamed heirs, expecting annual interest used for cotton, shoes, sheetings and other items.
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Wlm
Wim
Elm Hall
Thomas J. Blair
Blair
Rochester
Minn
WR. C
M. EB. Aid Society
Jeanie Blair
Mere
Eilie EL Hoxie
Carrie Rt. Tuttle
Dane Blair Donegan
WM. Blair
Otto Mo Blair
Mradernie Blair
Fied
Notice to the Public by M Brainard M D
Dr Brainerd announces his eye and refraction practice at the hospital and invites friends to see him on the second and fourth Mondays each month for eye care services. He has long specialized in eye disease and refraction work and invites contact during hospital hours.
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William Severd
Kelly S. Sear
Toni Reformatory
Secor
Carainer
Pleasant
Brainerd
M.D
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Gratiot County Republicans
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