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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1920
Page
1
Two tons of strip bacon will be offered to Alma residents at a sale scheduled for Monday. The event, announced by the Second Army, invites local families to purchase the meat at the week’s start.
City officials begin the second sale of army goods Monday at 9:00 AM in the Alma fire station. Items include two tons of strip bacon at twenty cents a pound, 200 pairs of blankets at 6.00 each, 200 pairs of army shoes, 500 towels, 2400 cans of baked beans, 1200 cans of tomatoes, 480 cans of corn beef, and 96 tons of pepper. Admission will be limited to small groups to avoid crowding.
Alma launches Week of Prayer with union services January 4 to 11 at the Methodist church. Pastors from the city urge residents to attend at least two services, postpone conflicting social events, and reflect on an awakened church amid reconstruction and growth. The schedule follows readings from the Federal Council of Churches themes. A separate item notes a car collision at Ann Arbor crossing on Woodworth Avenue, injuring none of the driver’s party.
The American Red Cross begins immediate disaster relief preparation in line with a new manual. All divisions and local chapters will prepare to meet emergencies, surveying federal and national guard equipment, available supplies, trained workers, and resources for care of flood and injured, emergency feeding, shelter, clothing, and health.
Reverend Joseph W. Priest of the Alma Baptist church resigns his pastorate and will move with his family to Sturgis around February 1. Mrs. Priest, member of the local school board, plans to resign soon. Baptist church members presented him a $200 Christmas gift as thanks. No immediate successor has been chosen.
Numerous Alma organizations including churches Salvation Army Masons and local plants of Republic Motor Truck Company Inc pooled efforts to deliver baskets clothing toys and food to needy families. The community actions reflected the truth It is more blessed to give than to receive and brought relief hope and joy to children and families during Christmas 77-tf
Alma prepares for the fourteenth decennial census starting January 2, 1920. Women will man the wards due to wage pressures on men. Miss Mildred Cash, Miss Jennie Miller, and Mrs. Edith Swigart will oversee wards one through four. Enumerators will collect detailed demographic and farm data to calculate population and local welfare for the next decade. The Ann Arbor freight office reopens January 2, 1920, and railway changes follow private ownership moves.
The 860000 theatre in this city is under construction with foundation walls completed and brick work started. Materials shortages caused delays but supply is improving and crews rush to regain time. Managers insist on quick completion and expect faster progress barring further delays.
A small wedding at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Stephen L. Bennett on Woodworth avenue joined Miss Ruth Bennett and Mr. Fred L. Moffat in marriage. Rev. J. Frank Jackson officiated with Dorothea Sage and James Lake as attendants. Afterward a luncheon was served. the couple will reside at 902 Bewick Avenue, Detroit after January 16.
Alma residents face a busy year with expectations of major growth in housing sewer and water extensions and new business blocks. Local industries like Northern Wheel and Republic Motor Truck plan expansions, boosting demand for workers and attracting families to the community. The 1920 outlook asks residents to participate and invest in the city’s prosperity.
Republic welfare department plans noon hour amusement for factory staff. Monday Wednesday and Friday feature movie clips and clown acts. other days an orchestra plays. September to December 23, 1D Helman, Alma auctioneer, held 76 sales with strong crowds, aided by good weather and growing demand.
Mrs Willinay Bartley of 417 Grant Ave died Monday morning after months of illness at home. Born Jane Edgar in Beotland 1849 she moved with family to Gratiot County in 1842 and married William Bartley in 1870. Surviving six children, two sisters, one brother and twelve grandchildren. Funeral was at one o'clock Wednesday from her home with Rev. W. L. Gelston officiating. burial in Breckenridge.
Alma College basketball starts the season next week with two games, one at home against Grand Rapids Junior College on Saturday and another at Mt. Pleasant Normals Friday. The Normals are favored at home. lineup uncertain with Anderson out and Crittenden likely at center. Alma High School debaters meet Mt. Pleasant Friday in a universal military training debate.
Alma will sponsor the government ship City of Alma for the Fourth Liberty Loan effort. Miss Esther Rhodes, daughter of Mr and Mrs G Rhodes, will sponsor the vessel at its christening in Alma. The honor reflects Alma’s leading state performance in the campaign and local support of Liberty bonds. Others from Alma including A Robinson will attend.
L Short former proprietor of four grocery stores in St Louis will open a new cash and carry grocery in Alma Friday January 2 in the Redman block on South Gratiot Avenue. The room, once Gratiot Motor Sales Co, has been remodeled for a first class grocery to offer savings to patrons. Opened nearby, The Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company starts a new store in Arcada block, remodeled from Arcade Cash Grocery with ice cream and other offerings.
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