Defense seeks venue change in Eichorn murder case
A motion for change of venue was filed in circuit court by defense attorney Charles H Goggin citing prejudicial rumors and public sentiment in Gratiot county. He argued newspapers and interviews have biased the community, making a fair trial unlikely, and noted the cost of local juries. The motion, supported by affidavits from county residents, requests a hearing Monday morning with prosecution expected to oppose and press to keep the trial in Gratiot.
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Albert Eichorn
Charles H. Goggin
Charles Goggin
Eichorn
Sud
The
Decenne
Gogwin
Quimby
Gratiot
Kichorn
Inerview
Gogeth
Circuit Court
Irene Wolfe Dies After Illness in Brainerd Hospital
Irene Wolfe head daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ely Wolfe was born January 3 190% in Arcada township and died February 24 after a long illness at Brainerd Hospital. A Alma High School student she joined First Baptist Church of Alma Welcht three years ago. Survived by parents and brothers Kendall Wilbur Alfred, the family and many friends mourn. Funeral held at Baptist church Tuesday conducted by Rev J W Priest with Rev 4 Frank Jackson assisting. Rummage sale at Edison Moore Us office on State Street March 1 by Aid church society of Presbyterian Ade.
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Irene Wolfe
Ely Wolfe
Arcada Township
Hrainerd Hospital
Irene
Alma High School
Welcht
First Baptist Church of
Alru
Alfred
Baptist Church
J. W
Frank Jackson
Edison Moore Us
State Street
Aid Choreh
Society of Presbyterian Ade
Firemen's Ball Draws Big Crowd At Masonic Home
The annual firemen's ball at the Masonic home last Friday evening attracted a large turnout despite competing basketball games and lectures. The event netted about $250, split evenly between the firemen and Alma Red Cross, with Red Cross ladies organizing ticket sales boosting the proceeds to roughly $125 for yarns and wartime relief.
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Masonic
Red Cross
Alma
Ladies of the Red Cross
Two More Science Lectures Given At College
Friday afternoon Professor West delivered a lecture on What are Foods? highlighting saccharides and sugar production in the United States noting a sugar shortage. He stressed varying protein quality and the nutritional value of milk for children and warned that cheaper unadvertised foods can be more nutritious than branded ones.
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Weat
United States
Germany
West
Cornelius
Zeppelin
France
de. Cornelius
Marriage Licenses and a Saintly Tale
John Howe age 22 of Riverdale and Mabel Johnson age 18 of Rte Mall obtain a marriage license. Lowin Agassiz Stearns 26 of Alma weds Margaret Ruth Foote 21 of Alma. Lamont J Litwiller 20 of Newark and Mahre Martin 17 of Newark with Addison Fry 21 of Arcadia. Jean Scott 20 of Tekonsh and Mary Garden in Thain Idle. The saint who became sinner and who became saint is Idle.
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John Howe
Riverdale
Mabel Johnson
Rte Mall
Lowin Agassiz Stearns
Alma Margaret Ruth Foote
Alma
Lamont J
Litwiller
Newark
Mahre Martin
Addison Fry
Arcadia
Jean Scott
Tekonsh
Will Retain Old Location for Alma Store Opening
The LD W Robinson department store on State street in Alma will open to the public either Saturday or early next week after ongoing preparations. The store aims to be the finest in the region with dustproof ready to wear cabinets, extensive millinery, and about three thousand shoe pairs, plus updated lighting, a public toilet, and large display windows. May Jones will head the millinery with Gage Brothers supervising hats. Henry Murray will run the shoe department.
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LD. W. Robinson
State Street
Invon
Alma
May Jones
Robinson
Gage Brothers
Chicago
Henry Murray
Grand Rapids
Bowton
Dorothy Dodge
Detroit
Campbell
Tuner
Sagihaw
Will Hold Contest High School Oratorical and Declamation
The annual high school oratorical and declamation contest will be held Friday evening at Alma High School. It determines Alma's representative for the sub district contest in April at Alma. Admission is ten cents to help defray sub district expenses. Participants: oratorical contenders Helen Mason, Gusta Huter, Francis Priest, George Olmasted. Declamation entrants Velmer Lous, Dorothy Mason, Lucile Baum, Madge Johnson, Margaret Holmes, Margaret Drake.
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Alma
Oratorien J
Helen Mason
Gusta Htuter
Francis Priest
George Olmasted
Velmer Lous
Dorothy Mason
Lucile Baum
Madge Johnson
Margaret Holmes
Margaret | Drake
Alma Falls To Kazoo In Edge Of Championship Thriller
Alma and Kazoo battled for the MIA A championship with Alma leading 44 to 10 at halftime. Kazoo rallied in the second half to tie, then edged ahead and won in overtime as Alma failed to convert a potential clincher, with standout play from Smith and Hoekstra guiding Alma while Kazoo relied on Pesce and Steamey.
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Smith
Alma
Kazoo
Maroon and Cream
Orange and Black
Kazoo Wi
Inez
Alina
Grigof Ax Pieri
Albion
Shore
Lick
Mills
Anderson
Richards
Katoo
Milly
Hoekstra
Pesce
Steame Ay
Alma Kazow
T. F Hoekstra
Richards RY
Grove
Anderson c Pearce
Medler
Strome Mills
Pearce
Hoekstre
Fink Alma
Twenty Star Service Flag at Methodist church
A beutiful service flag donated in honor of nineteen or twenty young men from the congregation who entered service in the present war will be unfurled at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday evening at seven thirty. Families of the men invited and special seats set aside. GV Wright and the male quartet will lead music and readings will add to the service.
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Tam O'El
GV. Wright
Smith
Penney to Open New Store in Alma Leased Place
The 4. C. Penney Company Incorpo rated leases a space in the Kahtke Block to open a new store in Alma. The move marks expansion into the area with plans for retail presence and local employment opportunities.
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C. Penney Company Incorporated
J C Penny to Open Alma Store in April
The J C Penny Company plans a new Alma store between April 1 and 15 as part of its 197 store chain across 25 states. Manager F G Dowd arrived to oversee setup, with cleanup underway and arrival of goods delayed by congested rail service. store expected to be permanent once opened.
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J.C. Penny Company Incorporated
McKensie Brothers Cigar
Alma
Michigan
F. 3. Dowd
Record
Pond
Old Resident Dead Elwin Griffin Veteran Civil War
Elwin Griffin longtime city resident and Civil War veteran died Friday at age 78. Born in London October 12 1838 he moved with his parents to Bridgeport New York then Hillsdale Michigan later Allegan where he learned to mine. He served in Company B 19th Infantry and fought in the Civil War. He married Harriet Russel Chaye who died in 1808 and left one child Winnie. Survived by Augusta Avrait Mina Griffin and Mire J. Paquette plus four sisters and a brother. Funeral was at his Woodworth Avenue home with Rev Masui presiding. floral tributes noted the respect and esteem for him.
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Elwin Griffin
London
Bridgeport
N.Y
Hills‘date
Michigan
Allegan
19Th Infantry
Harriet Russel Chaye
Winnie
Augusta Avrait
Almna
Mina Griffin
Mire J. A. Paquette
Saginaw
Throw Shstera
Ole Trother
Alina
St. Louis
Woodworth Avenue
Masui
Sheriff Bradford Withdraws Resignation
Sheriff Newell Bradford withdrew his resignation to take effect February 24. Officials confirmed the move by phone after the notice reached Alma. He had earlier cited his wife’s ill health as the reason for stepping down.
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Newell Bradford
Alma
Unclear wartime gains in women’s industry and earnings
The text notes a sharp rise in the number of women in British industry since the war began and a large increase in women’s earnings. It also mentions a significant decline in drunkenness and a attributed cause related to restricted hours for ale. The passage appears fragmented with numeric figures and uneven phrasing.
Professors Married at Alma College Ceremony
Mint Margaret Foote and Louis A. Stearns were quietly wed at the Alma College president’s home. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. William H. Mason at 7:00 p.m. They left for a brief wedding tour to Chicago and other points. Mrs Stearns, alumna of Muskegon High School and the University of Michigan, has taught at Alma College nearly three years. Mr Stearns, a graduate of Ohio Wesleyan University, joined Alma last fall from Worcester Massachusetts and will continue teaching.
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Mint Margaret Foote
Alma College
Louis A. Stearns
Ho M. Crooks
William H. Mason
Chicago
Stearns
Muskegon High School
Gas rate hike proposed for spring election
The Alma Ithaca St Louis and Breckenridge gas rate proposal will go to voters after a Monday council meeting. A 15 cent per thousand feet increase is planned to help the gas company continue operations until conditions normalize. Councils from the four cities will meet to align details before the April vote. The council urges voters to support the higher rate to aid a public utility in need.
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Alma
Ithaca
St. Louis
Breckenridge
Ithavs
4Rrapee
Quiet Secret Marriage Shocks Alma Friends
Miss Jaliqg Munger and Clarence Banghart wed secretly January 26 in a quiet remarriage. Munger left Alma for Toledo then Detroit, returning to resume teaching while Banghart went back to Detroit. The pair kept the nuptials hidden for months before admitting the remarriage, as Munger plans to resign to join him in Detroit. Both are connected to local society and Dodge Brothers in Detroit. City tax collection notice follows.
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Jaliqg Munger
Alma
Clarence Banghart
Misa Munger
Toledo
Alma Man
Detroit
Banghart
Wrentless
Rurnery
Bonghart
Jloenl
Paper Hanging by Earl Wright for Artistic Hangs
Bell phone 140-2R announces paper hanging services by Earl Wright. For artistic hanging or guaranteed results, contact Earl Wright in September.
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Bell Phone
Earl Wright
Sep
Shipbuilders Sought in Gratiot County for Government Work
Francik King of this city seeks to enroll men for government shipbuilding in Gratiot County. A nationwide enrollment drive targets engineers, professionals, and laborers not already in essential government work. Meeting at the Wright Estate Building on State Street invites men not in current critical employment to respond promptly. enrollment may offer good compensation and does not grant exemption.
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Francik King
Gratiot
King
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Murphy
Jotrison
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Arthur Murphy
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