Robbery Cases Cleared Up In Alma
Alma police cleared a string of small robberies after arresting Wayne Leonard, Verl Olmstead, and Leland Shinabarker. Russell Johnson, 15, admitted pilfering. Johnson’s father supported his alibi. Shinabarker’s charge likely reduced to petty larceny. two older youths bound over for circuit court. Local marriage note: Rolland Marsh and Miss Aleta Dunk wed at Presbyterian Church in Ithaca.
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Alma
Wayne Leonard
Vert Olmstead
Leland Shinabarker
Johnson
D. L. Johnson
Russell Johnson
Mr. Olmstead
Verl
Dad
Young Johnson
James G. Kress
Leonard and Olmstead
Russell
Elaine
Leonard
Olmstead
Johrwon
Big weekend basketball double bill at Alma floor
Olivet and Alma renew an old rivalry on the college court while Alma High meets Flint Central. The double feature promises strong guard play and a fast pace as Flint Central aims to challenge Alma and Olivet, both teams rebuilding equity after recent struggles. The night also marks Olivet’s first appearance on Alma’s floor in years and is expected to spark strong school spirit.
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Alma Collegian
Olivet College
Flint Central
Olivet
Alma
Presbyterian
Maroon and m
Crimson
Junior College of
Grand Rapids
Watson
Dlefeat
Maroon and Cream
la Newlel
Wlint Central
Yefont
Beinigs
Mallin
Vehicle City
Flint
Mullin
Greenville High
High
Alma ¢Lan
Fowler
Rhane
Greenville
Garner
Eee
A. Rhaney
Anderson
Fowler Elias C. Bowman Hopkins
Huntley L. Lyons Mote
Powler
Rhaney
Elias
Foulse
Flinx
Hoolthan
Alma Banks Hold Annual Elections
Alma Banks held their annual stockholders meetings Tuesday with no changes to the board. Karl R. Adams reported steady growth at Alma State Savings Bank as stockholders re elected directors and officers for the coming year. First State Bank stockholders elected directors and officers led by Carl H. Washburn as cashier. growth noted as key feature of the year’s report.
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Hoth Alms Banks
Karl R. Adams
Alma State Savings Bank
Wm. A. Bahlke
George C. Parson
J. L
Charles
Married Christmas Wedding Linked To Heritage Union
A quiet Christmas Eve wedding joined Glen and Prairie Holmes in a heritage ceremony conducted by Rev. J. Harwood. The couple left that night for Detroit to start their life together, with wishes for a steady future and blessings from the community.
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Sturkhalster
Glen
Mise Prairne Holmes
J. Harwood
Detroit
City of Alma v Purcell settlement in Lansing Supreme Court
The case City of Alma versus A R Purcell is proceeding toward settlement today in Lansing as heard in the state Supreme Court. The parties are engaged in discussions to resolve the dispute, with a draft agreement under review by counsel from both sides.
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City of Alma
A. R Purcell
Lansing
Court poised to sustain Gratiot findings in Purcell well case
Officials confident Michigan Supreme Court will uphold Gratiot County verdict in the Almo well case against A R Purcell. If affirmed, a $25,000 damage claim tied to the incomplete water system may proceed. in sports, Alma and Greenville split the guard battle with Greenville winning 24 to in a tense boys hoops game.
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Almo
A. R. Turcell
Jackson
Michigan Supreme Court
Bird Court
Gratiot
Fo Millut
Duckson
Supreme Court
A. R. Purcell
Purcell
Resignation Offered by Legion Commander H Reece
H Reece tendered his resignation as commander of George W Myers Post No 12 American Legion at a meeting last Thursday night at the Legion halls in town. The motion to accept failed as members debated the matter while the post adjourned. The post adjourned unanimously later, with no replacement decided, as discussions continued on the future leadership and duties. A note of compensation for his services and industry ties with the local chamber of commerce was mentioned.
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H. E. Rewer
George W. Myers
American Legion
Legion
Hull
Hauslom
Chamber of Commerce
Curdel
Hott
Tart
Not Suspended Vibber Rumor Denied by Alma Officials
A local rumor claims Oscar Vibber of Alma police is suspended fired arrested and bonded. Officials deny any action against Vibber noting no such steps have been taken and urging readers to ignore unverified charges that appear defamatory.
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Dame Rumor
Oscar Vibber
Alma
Vibber
Republic Plant Closes Saturday
The Republic Motor Truck Company Inc announces a temporary plant shutdown at week’s end. Departments will reopen as materials arrive, with some resuming within two weeks and the entire plant expected to be running within thirty days. The closing mirrors other automotive firms’ short pauses.
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Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Died Sunday Mrs Burr Betts of Gratiot County
Mrs Burr Betts a well known Gratiot County resident died at home Sunday morning at 41 She lived in Hamilton township and Ttheca most of her life later moving to Alma Survived by husband son Carroll mother Mrs Welch Ithaca two sisters and one brother Funeral held Tuesday afternoon at Ithaca M E Church Rev M W Duffey officiating Merchants Building Company stockholders met Tuesday electing directors including John Knoertser as fifth director Other directors reelected were Carl Wahrburn Lester Sharp Francis King and Charter Rhods
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Burr Betts
Gratiot County
Carroll
Welch
Ithaca
M. E
Ithca
MW. Duffey
Mervharite’ Building Company
John &. Knoertser
Henry H. Souk
Carl H. Waehburn
Lester A. Sharp
Francis King
Charter G. Rhods
Haven service repairs and studio plans amid the Strand fare
A garbled AP wire style note discusses Dream Harbor Haven service repairs and film showings at Strand today. Mentions Douglas Fairbanks in The Mark of Zorro, and drift of repairs, curtain, and distributor plans. Names like Phils von broe appear, but details are unclear.
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Douglas Fairbanke
Mark of Zorce
Aite
Dougine Fairbanks
Mark of Zorro
Birand
Adv
Twelve to be chosen at Monday Chamber election
Members of the Chamber of Commerce must submit ballots by tomorrow night for the directors to be chosen for two years for the top six votes and one year for the next six. The election will be held at the association offices Monday with officers chosen and preliminary matters settled.
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Chamber of Commerce
wWerin
Chamber of Preitee
Almin
Association
Price Slashing Campaigns spread by local stores
Almatoree stores and others announce specials with large price cuts across clothing and furniture lines. Local merchants push to restore normal prices, cutting profits and absorbing losses to spur buying in the city. A joint meeting of the Women's Auxiliary and American Legion is set for next Thursday at the Legion room in city hall with lunch served. critical decisions include a permanent club room location and Commander Reore's resignation.
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Almatoree
Martin Stores Corporation
Cushing & Benedict
Almur
Doy Good
Lora
Women’s Auxiliary
The
American Legion
Legion
Auxilary
Reore
Funeral Friday for Eber J. Tirnen in Alma
The body of Eber J. Tirnen is due in Alma for funeral services to be held Friday at 1 200 p m with American Legion Post No 12 in charge at the Presbyterian church. The service will feature an address by Prof W T Henderson of the University of Michigan on The Reconstruction of America. The gathering will include a military detail and a public meeting at the church auditorium with a posthumous tribute to the deceased.
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Eber J. Tirnen
Hien
Praven
Alma
Pas Ore
Tee W. Myers
Amertohn Legion
Biel
Chetaneluryt
Leioniittes Agave
Arann
Vile Eily
Ieee Stephen
Body Owl
Hevelaly Cemetery
Henderson
University of Michigan
America
Ppm
Right Way Plan campaign launched by express company
R P McGarity announced the Right Way Plan to improve express service nationwide. A special committee led by R A Kirby and B Clock will educate local workers on bundling, packing, marking, filing claims, and C O D shipments, with a January 1 meeting at 7 p m and broad outreach to drivers, clerks, station staff, and carriers.
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R. P. McGarity
McGuinty
R.A. Kirby
Total Express Foreck
Oxpress
Newiy
Multay Y
Uwe Express
Terminula
Alma College Drops Opener in Muskegon and Grand Rapids
Alma College suffers opening road losses on a Friday and Saturday trip to Muskegon and Grand Rapids. The Maroon and Cream fall 41 to 28 to the Muskegons, then lose 19 to 14 to Grand Rapids Junior College, hampered by an adjusted lineup after Dick Waggoner’s injury. The inexperienced team struggles against a veteran Muskegon quintet known for a strong season.
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Alma Collegiane
Muskegon Y
Collegiane
Muskegon
Grand Rapid
Maroon and Cream
Muskegons
Michigan
Presbyterians
Junior College of
Grand Rapids
Steele
Alma
Foos
Dick Waggoner
Michigan Aggies
Kalamazoo and
Hope Colleges
Stogmeyer
Catheart Newby
RO Arbangt
Man dies from concussion after cafe scuffle
Charles Greenway about 45 years old died in hospital four weeks after a clash at the Paris Cafe. A coroner's jury concluded the death resulted from a skull fracture and brain injury from concussion sustained during the ejection incident. An autopsy confirmed the injuries and portions were sent to Ann Arbor for analysis.
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Charles Greenway
Ineul Hospital
Cnvoner
Alma
A. Wagoner
W. A. Barton
Albert Ray
C. E. Sluaver
One Hawley
Karl Keharde
Greenway
Ann Arbor
Paris
George Corres
Carras
Toca
Death of Mrs. Margaret Gelston in Alma
Mrs. Margaret L Gelston mother of Rev W L Gelston died Wednesday after a brief illness. Born in Bridgeport Conn in 1843 she married Rev J M Gelston in Pontiac Mich in 1876. The family lived in Ann Arbor Valparaiso and Alma where she and her husband were longstanding community figures. Additional relatives in the city include Rev W O Gelston and others. Funeral arrangements announced for Friday.
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Margaret L. Gelston
W. L. Gelston
Presbyterian Church
Ponty
Ann Arbor
Yebra
Geishon
Valparaiso
Ind
Sorverite
Alma
J. M Gelaton
Mutite
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