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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1917
Page
5
Alma Record lists numerous Alma visits by Detroit and Detroit area residents for business and social ties. It notes Alma College activities, Lyceum program with Zoellner quartet, Gratiot County fair plans, grain and lumber firm events, and upcoming high school basketball and college games including Alma vs Hope and Grand Rapids Y M A. This issue also covers local real estate and savings, insurance, and community announcements.
The Presby terian Synod of Michigan approved Alma college’s endowment drive for 600000 over the next two years as essential and second to none for the church in Michigan. A billiard tournament at W E Wilcox hall draws near two dozen players with a first prize clock. Laginna defeated Sutton 100 to 85 in the opening match and Laffer had four scratches.
A. B. Sheldon arrived in Alma last Saturday to start work as special secretary for Alma college. He will stay at the college for a time to connect with the Presbyterian institution before beginning his duties tied to the college endowment campaign, focusing his efforts in Michigan.
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