Civic Improvement League Holds Annual Meet in January
The Civic Improvement League held its annual meeting January 6 at Mrs. C. G. Rhodes home with 26 women present. Officers elected for the year include President Francis King and Vice Presidents Sadie Soule and Charles G. Sthodes, with Mrs. Rockwell H. Wilcox as secretary and Mrs. George McLaughlin as corresponding secretary. The secretary’s year end report notes 107 members, 12 meetings, and active involvement in civic and educational issues. Discussions covered the water system, jail and detention room, school board elections, playgrounds, municipal concerns, and moral issues, with speakers from local and distant communities.
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Civic Improvement League
C. G. Rhodes
Soule
King
R. H. Wilcox
Floyd H. Glass
Francis King
Sadie Soule
Charles G. Sthodes
Rockwell H. Wilyvox
George McLaughlin
M. Estella Moore
Jessie E. Fuller
League
Alma
Murphy
Shepard
Northern Wheel Company
Reece
Chamber of Commerce
St. Louis
Bierce
Grand Rapids
Fred Soule
Norfolk House
Boston
Wright Park
Rodriguez
Buenos Aires
Mra. Vliet
State Federation of Women’s Clube
Art Club
Woman's Club
Civic League
Matt. W. Duffey
Methodist
Williams
Chicago
William
Toen O
Welfare Association
Red Cross
Bank Durth
Fac
Directere
Lester A. Sharp
Charles G. Rhodes
Charles O. Ward
Ko D. Crandell
J. M. Mordger
Cart . Washburn
Mister Antonio Drama Review by Community Lyceum Courts
M. Beryl Huckley delivered an interpretation of Mister Antonio Tuesday night. The thin plot and mood of the characters were handled with skill, conveying the play’s moral with force. Audience reactions varied, but many were impressed by the interpreter’s clarity and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Beryl Huckley
Lyceum Cours
Tnt
M. Bory
Alma
Alma College lecture on cooperation sparks local meeting
A gathering of Ala Opanter of Commerce members heard Professor Roy Vandlten of Alum College discuss cooperation and civic aims. The talk touched on energy generation, retreat funding, and Alma College’s role, as well as committee plans for upcoming elections and ticketing duties for the next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sitain
Ala Opanter of Commerce
Roy Vandlten
Alum College
Fife
Agen
All Inriey College
Alo College
Abin
G.V. Niles
Alma
Moumeree
Charles ED Tae
Liit
Tinekovne Arid
Ten Criminal Plea Deals Save County Courts Time and Money
Ten criminal cases were disposed of in circuit court before Judge B.J. Moinet with prosecutors and sheriff’s officials pressing for guilty pleas. Prosecutor Clark’s thorough work resulted in reduced court costs, preventing many jury trials and saving the county substantial expenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dea
B.J. Moinet
Romaine Clark
Sheriff's Department
Moelinet
Philp Vakink
Pronk Kapie
Die Spielek
Jin Kirke
Tonia
Harvey Mulvaney
de Worden
Alma
Doe Vorick
Leo Schwind
Legionaires Install Officers In Central Michigan Meeting
The American Legion held a rogue session in January with reports on the Christos tree and a detailed year plan. Officers installed include Commander Lauren D Burt and adjutant Carl Shook. J W Blakely, of Mutual Life, earned a top November insurance ranking, highlighting ongoing local insurance appeals.
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American Legion
Legion
Jean de, Dulinis
Burts
Tutt
Legun Polleios
Chester Rolinaen
Father Mulvey
Arthur Simonton
Little Lad Injured in Detroit Collision
John Cook, a youth, was badly hurt in a Vernon road accident. His father Sydney Cook and the other driver were in the front seat. John required 28 stitches after the collision. The family is well known in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Sydney Cook
Detroit
Vernon
Cook
Gal-osh Edition Narrates Alma College News
Not Co-ed But Gal-osh Edition presents Alma College’s Gal-osh issue by female students. Staff list includes Editor Louise Hainline, assistant Mariel Fivid, campus editor Greta Muir, Wright Hall editor Louise Os god, joke editor Margaret Poole, athletic editor Elizabeth Munger. TOM MIX-Strand Saturday advertisement noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almanian
Alma College
Louise Hainline
Mariel Fivid
Greta Muir
Wright Hall
Louise Osgod
Margaret Poole
Elizabeth Munger
Nation Testing Reinforced Road
The bureau of public roads and the United States Department of Agriculture will test reinforced concrete road sections near Washington. Varied wire mesh, metal joints, and ribbed slabs are explored with earth underlay and trenching to improve strength and drainage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Public Roads
United States Department of Agriculture
Washington
MacGowan to Speak on The Individual and Society
Dr Robert MacGowan lectures Wednesday evening January 18 as part of the Lyceum Course his topic The Individual and Society sparks community discussion and favorable remarks from readers and critics. The second Lyceum drawing for reserved seats begins Saturday January 14 at Murphy's drug store with all seats to be reserved before the fourth lecture.
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Robert MacGowan
Lyceum
East
Europe
Dr. MacGowan
John G. Grebbel
Philadelphia
B. F. Collier
Standard of Company of Cleveland
Murphy’s Drug Store
Clouse Corothers Wedding in Topeka Family Home
Miss Margaret E. Clouse of Topeka wed William Corothers of North Star at 1 pm Sunday in a quiet ceremony at Mr and Mrs John Bacons home 201 Cedar Avenue officiated by Rev Reed Shoufley The couple will reside in North Star with the groom a noted farmer The notice also includes a separate pledge by a Gratiot County Republican candidate for County Treasurer promising full-time dedication if nominated and elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bacon
Cedar Avenue
Margaret E. Clouse
Topeka
Kansas
William Corothers
North Star
RE. E. Shoufley
the Baptist Church
Gratiot County
Alma Welfare Association Campaign Aims at Central Relief Drive
The Alma Welfare Association announces a fundraising drive to cover an estimated need of 150 to 2,000 dollars for citywide relief. The plan emphasizes systematic aid through investigative committees and careful fund use, with subscriptions to begin soon and solicitors gathering lists. The Alma Chamber of Commerce endorses the association and urges cooperation among local charities to centralize relief efforts. Harry Gerber, president of The National Clothing Company, remains in Alma under new management.
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Alma Record
Welfare Association
Inves
Hit
Red Cross
Sid
Inter the
Onder
Alm
Asia Welfare Association
Alma
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Alma Welfare Association
Harry Gerber
National Clothing Company
Builders Basketball Team Opens Season With Wins
The Builders Class at Finet Presbyterian has formed a Sunday school basketball team. Led by Jack Eckles, the squad has started strong with several early games all victories. Readable results include Hulldere 21 and 17 point wins over Independents and other local teams with upcoming schedules listing many February and March out of town games.
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Chow
Finet Presbyterian
Jack Eckles
Hulldere
Independents
Buildere
Builders
Independent Five
Catholes
Almaztan
Almay
Baptisty
Aloia
Athaon Presbyter
Jane
Ithaci
St. Louis Methodists
St. Louie
Sag- Inaw Christian Church
Mt. Meanant Indians
Mt Pleasant
St. John Congregationalists
Alma
Ithavi Presbyteriane
Saginaw Christin Chareh
Saginnaw
St. Louie Methviliste
Alrew
Merchants Trade Extension Sale Starts January Fourteenth
Merchants announce a January sale to unload winter stock before spring. Prices are cut to the lowest possible levels to clear assortments quickly. Readily available goods from many firms are offered at exceptionally low prices to attract the public and move inventory before the season ends.
County Official Urges Relief Efforts For Unemployed In Gratiot
A Gratiot County official wrote to mayors village presidents boards and newspapers outlining ideas to aid the unemployed. He urged creation of an employment bureau a cooperative plan and local work for men and women, noting benefits to families and communities and linking job creation to reduced delinquency and crime. The piece also includes an employment notice for a beauty shop operator announcing a move and new hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot
Tore
Lea
Boards of State
Heales
Providence
Alma
Board of Trade
Legion
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mrs. King
Antonio
Hamilton
Boon
Moinet
Court Mill
J. W. Blakely
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
New Yorks
Central Michigan
United States
Canada
Blakely
Blake
Tom MIX
Maclowan
Merchants Trade
Ali
First State Bank
Davis Beauty
State Street
E. Lewis
Jacks Green
Winifred Nelson Allen
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