16 Jan 1919
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1919
Page
1
Citizens are reminded petitions must be in the hands of the City Clerk by February 15 per charter. The notice stresses timely submission to avoid disqualification and outlines filing requirements for interested residents and groups.
Candidates must file petitions by February 15 to run in the nonpartisan primary on March 16. Petitions require 25 to 50 signatures with full addresses and signing dates, plus an accompanying affidavit from the candidate. The city clerk verifies signatures then newspapers publish notice. Ten top vote recipients for each office advance to the April election ballot.
On Alma College campus the Freshies and Sophs clashed over a flag on the pole. The Sophs, aided by an S A T C training memory, shot the rope to topple the Freshman emblem and win the day's honor amid campus uproar. Also announced is the New Presbytery installation for Rev W L Gelston in Saginaw with services and visiting ministers.
Alma College hosted a storied faculty recital last Wednesday featuring Mise Kacy Durgan Roberts and Mr. Albert Edwin Hosmer. Roberts impressed with polished, delicate numbers while Hosmer offered deep, rich vocal tones in selections from Queen of Sheba and The Messiah, among others, leaving the audience eager for more.
The Michigan Anti tuberculosis association promotes free clinics as public health service free to all. The program aims to educate the public and provide screening to curb the disease. Also reports the death of Mrs. Joel H. Coffin of Montreal and St Johns church guild meeting with new officers elected.
Arcada dog tax is due by February 1 1910. Clerk John A Burke will collect at State Savings Bank on Saturday January 11 1939 and at Commercial National Bank Ithaca on Saturday January 18 1919 for the purpose of collecting.
A campaign to boost Sunday school attendance by canvassing the city will commence soon. Organizers seek to recruiting more families and expanding participation through targeted outreach and community events.
A religious canvass planned by two hundred church workers begins with a meeting at the First State Bank last Friday night. Ministers and Sunday school leaders from the afternoon of January 2 organize 250 canvassers for a two hour effort. Carl Washburn elected chairman. Central and district committees named with Rev Allan Wilbur Price and Paul Cash among key appointees. Publicity chair Raum listed among leaders.
Indications point to imminent nationwide prohibition as constitutional amendment gains momentum. Six states have ratified by Wednesday with many more expected by Saturday night. California’s action blocked by a temporary court order while other states including Arizona Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Kentucky Louisiana Massachusetts Michigan Mississippi Montana and more race to reach the required three quarters.
A Liberty Loan committee in Alma voted unanimously Friday to name the ship Alma in honor of local support for the Fourth Liberty Loan. The decision was forwarded to the Seventh Federal Reserve District and Emergency Fleet Corporation, with naming sponsorship to be considered later after more information from Chicago.
Attorneys for Mrs Beatrice Johnsons husband Mr Ince Johnson of Alma plan a petition for a change of venue. They argue a fair trial in this county cannot be secured for her who has been jailed over a year awaiting trial on a first degree murder charge tied to the death of Miss Beatrice Epler in September 1917. Also jailed December 1917 alongside Albert Elchamm and John F Brennan.
Alma high school juniors and seniors present the three act comedy Green Stockings in the auditorium on Thursday night. The cast includes Celia Faraday Rath Schultz Mrs Chisolm Faraday and more with receipts aiding the high school piano fund. Church of Christ gospel services draw large crowds as evangelist Smithson and Leon R May lead a busy week with sermons on the Unpardonable Sin and other topics. Michigan State Troops Company 87 receives rifles and six months armory allotment as discussions of potential National Guard integration continue. Best ice cream DeLaxe.
Fred von Thurn, longtime manager of Triangle Truck Company in St Johns, and a former Alma, Michigan, resident, died Tuesday. He was known for his contributions to the local trucking industry and his leadership at the St Johns firm. He is survived by friends and colleagues who remember his dedication to the business community.
The obituary notes Fred Von Thurn former Republic Motor Truck Company employee and Triangle Truck Company manager of St Johns died January 7 after influenza and pneumonia. Born October 1842 in Helena Ohio he lived in Alma and worked for several firms before moving to St Johns in 1917 to head Triangle Truck. He married Ella Amy in 1919 and is survived by wife mother sister three brothers and many friends. The report blends with local sports notes and a memorial of Frances Elsie Digier who died January 10 at Forest Hill, leaving husband Spencer Beebe and three daughters.
Pomby and Sarexkl train for a bout at the skating rink in Moreh week. Lawrence, Polish giant manager, hints Saroski has a big job. Pemby and Geu prepare hard to field best for the match. Harmon has men in preliminaries as bout draws nearer. Talks of outs and February plans appear in this chaotic report.
A Republic Motor Truck Company dealers and parts managers convention occupied the Alma factory this week with many attendees from across the country. Sessions covered track construction and sales, a film show featured ten reels, and guests toured the plant. Notable visitors included J. Swain and J. F. Wickman of Philadelphia, and many others from cities such as Cleveland, Chicago, New York, and Detroit. Arcada Grange No. 500 installed officers Saturday, with Worthy Master Roy Keefer presiding. The M E Sunday School Work to Win Bible class elected officers for the year with Leader Adelbert Thornton and President Prof. H N MacCurdy.
Army Lodge No 244 F and A M conduct55 milestone notes commemorating its fiftieth anniversary with a ceremony and gatherings led by lodge officers and members of the fraternal order.
Last evening Alma lodge No 244 F and A M celebrated its fifty year history with a packed program. Worshipful Master J M Montige and Marcus Pollasky led tributes while Past Masters and the Masonic orchestra performed. A banquet followed with music by the Trumpet Quartette and other selections as members recalled half a century of growth and service.
During the coming month Boon emy Shoe store will be completely remodeled by owners A A and J Chick to become the finest of its kind in Alma. Windows to be rebuilt in old ivory and gold with tan wreath decor and Cryral glass fixtures. Interior redecorated by a painter to match the new exterior, while the store remains open during alterations.
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