Alma City Looks to 1920 With Sewer Plans and Hospital Talks
Alma contemplates extensive municipal work in 1920 including bids for 23,000 feet of eight inch sewer lines and 100 manholes, after state health board approval. A municipal hospital is under discussion with Dr N Brainerd offering to donate hospital and equipment, potentially via local bond election. The First State Bank reports continued growth, stable dividends, and substantial Liberty Loan activity as it expands safety deposits and capital.
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Alma
William EB. Reynolds
State Board of Health
Reynolds
N. Brainerd
Afnu
Wetterday Tv
T. J. Cheney
Widako
Wood
Seth Woeler
Sruntiipal Hospital
Ethan
Wity
Double Salvation Army Wedding at Presbyterian Church
A double wedding was held last Saturday evening at the Presbyterian church under Salvation Army auspices. George Clayton Cowles and Elsie Laura Rogers wed, joined by Samuel Vere Ferris and Claudia Pearl Deming with attendants. The ceremony featured a Fred F. Smith solo, a flower girl, ring bearer, and a reception at the Salvation Army hall after speeches by brides and captains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Salvation Army
Frank F. Smith
George Clayton Cowles
Elsie Laura Rogers
Chas. Rogers
Rosemond Blanck
Samuel Vere Ferris
Claudia Pearl Deming
Mildred Gleverdon
Olin Ferris
Winifred Smith
Mildred Blanck
W. Gelston
Arthur Hopkins
Detroit
Capt. McClain
Sieg Promoted at Republic Motor Truck Co
E. E. Sieg of this city was named assistant to Thomas M. House, general sales manager, as Republic Motor Truck Co reorganizes with experienced men. Sieg has long served the company, and his move vacates credit manager duties previously held by W. R. Tomlin, who becomes credit manager.
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E. E. Sieg
Thomas M. House
Republic Motor Truck Co. Inc
House
Republic Company
Sieg
W. R. Tomlin
Mr. Sieg
Locals Win In Lopsided High School Basketball Victory
Alma defeats St Louis hidh on their home floor 34 to 1 in a rough game marked by poor shooting. Key players Creech and Lyons struggled, while Plaeway shone for Alma with strong interior work and team defense. Substitutions and early fouls influenced the pace as Alma led 20 to 6 at halftime.
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St. Louis Hidh
Creech
Lyons
Alma
Plaeway
ST. Louis
R. FP
Alward
O'Melia
R. i Barnard L
Davidson
Hedge
Sartor
Hyde
Tees
Gallagher
Stearns
Jane Stearns
Ellis
Pauls
Alwards
St Louis
Smniin
Gas Company Proposition Before City Commission Again
The Gratiot County Gas company's plan to guarantee a seven percent return to borrow funds for service and capacity upgrades was discussed by the city commission again Tuesday evening but no action was taken. City manager William E. Reynolds continues an investigation of the company’s finances and is expected to present findings soon, with action anticipated on the company’s request.
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City Commission
B. Wagner
Gratiot County Gas Company
Pondin
Lance Sheets
William E. Reynolds
Reynolds
Alma College trustees wrap midyear meeting actions
Alma College trustees held the midyear session in the president’s office. They approved a 4 percent salary increase for instructors and raised tuition by 20 dollars per year to 800, with the next school year starting at 800. They also approved student control in activities for a two year trial and planned a joint publicity and financial campaign among Alma, Adrian, Albion, Hillsdale, Hope, and Kalamazoo colleges. Resignations of Seeley, Stalker, and Chatfield were accepted, with Chatfield remaining treasurer until a successor is found. The board elected James Barkley as chairman, Francis King as vice chair, Albert Cook secretary, and Chatfield treasurer. Several trustees attended from nearby cities. A separate note mentions a Harrison area petition to extend electric service from Central Michigan Light & Power, affecting a municipal plant already serving light and water. The ad notes a theatre program for Saturday and Sunday.
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Board of Trustees
Alma College
H. M
Sal
Adrian
Albion
Hilladale
Hope
Kalgamazoo
Alma
H. M. Crooks
Lyman
Ypsilanti Normal
John F. Seeley
Caro
Daniel Stalker
Calumet
C. B. Chatfield
Bay City
Chatfield
James Barkley
Detroit
Francis King
Albert P. Cook
C. B. ‘Chatfield
J. W. S. Pierson
Stantson
Louis Brooks
Mason
Kendall Brook
Mt Pleasant
MW. Tanner
Saginaw
W. C.hughhart, Jr
Grand Rapida
James M. Barkley
Francie King
Leater A. Shhen
Thin City
Will Erect Funeral Home In Alma On State Street
G Vernon Wright, a noted furniture dealer and funeral director, announced plans to buy the Masonic lot on State street and build a modern two story brick and concrete funeral home with a basement and chapel. The project includes a residence, casket display room, embalming and receiving areas, private and main offices, a vapor heating plant, and an elevator connecting all levels. Wright will keep the current furniture store in Merchants’ block and the new building will be the area’s most modern funeral establishment.
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State Street
G. Vernon Wright
Alma
Wright
Merchants
Gratiot County Boys Conference Set For January 20
The Gratiot County Yo M C plans a three day conference in St Louis from January 20 to February 1. Delegates aged fourteen to eighteen from local M C units will attend with a program including banquets addresses and basketball tournaments. Delegates pay 1.00 to cover banquet tickets and a 26 to 50 cent balance on arrival.
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Ofler
St Fouls
M. C
Unite
Perrigo
J. A. Hymer
St. Louis
City of Alma launches at Bristol amid Alma delegation
A large Alma delegation witnessed the christening of the S. S. City of Alma at Bristol on January 14. Officials toured the dry docks, viewed the ship’s fittings, and celebrated with a champagne christening before returning to Philadelphia. The war era fabrications are oil fueled, with plans to join a U.S. Shipping Board fleet once completed.
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D. Sullivan
Fall River
Mass
Chas. Ro Murphy
Antifel
Acherley
Alm
City of
Alma
Philadelphia
United States Shipping Board
Merchant Shipbuilding Corporation
US. Shipping Board
Tfe Poncrete
E.ta
Atlantic Seaboard
Herriman
Painting of Wright Gifted to Alma College Unveiled
A painting of Ammi W Wright, founder and major benefactor of Alma College, was unveiled in the chapel by De J T Ewing. The event drew faculty, trustees, students, and friends as speakers lauded Wright’s business acumen and philanthropy while noting ongoing fundraising for a science hall. The piece, painted by M Gaugengig of Boston, is valued over £2000 though exact figures were not published. Local officials and Rev Louis Brooks delivered remarks and the ceremony closed with a prayer.
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Alma College
Ammi W Werieht
Alma
de J. T. Ewing
Beans of
Colleen
Louie Brooks
Hurrell
Monber
Jde Bowel
Beaters
Cryoke
Hanemshire
Joanne Tee
Th Duner
M. Gaugengig
Boston
FH. M. Crooks
Laster A. Sharp
Wright
Michigan Presbyterians
Sharp
Mr. Wright
James M. Ba
Michigan
Ameri
J. T. Ewing
Alma State Savings Bank Increases Capital and Elects Woman Director
The Alma State Savings Bank boosted capital from 40000 to 250000 and re elected the board while appointing Mrs Mary C Bahike to replace Dr Bagley who is away. The bank will add a new vault stretch across the south end and move bookkeeping to the second floor with internal stairs.
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Mary C. Bahike
Dr. Bagley
Mra. Bahike
Alma
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First State Bank
A. Sharp
Perley M. Smith
Henry H. Soule
Charles G. Rhodes
Charles O. Ward
Carl A. Washburn
Entre
Meleoud
Clifford Cum- Hine
Whit Wecentis
Navine Sreept
Hore Polliwite
Ffleens
Lester A. Sharp
Ciel H. Washburn
John 8. Knoertzer
Parker
William Mey Folden
Albert Dumas
Douglas Fairbanks
Idlehour
Thoreday
Ade
High School
Matter Gas Company
Harrison
Central Michigan Light & Power Company
Clare County
Mint
Éuk
Bow Theatre
Adv
G. W. Wright
Masonic
St A
James Bernard
Kemp
Bernard
Lionel Mayle
Bahtke
Yinger Quartett
Rev
Steadman
Songe
Porrigo Lending
Wevotions
Arthur Smith
O. J. Smith
Perrigo Leading
J. A. Hymes
K. le Flyng
Janders
Eee
S. S
Mike Alberta Bowman
Thi City
Wwomin
Blanche Mashin
Chicago
Mashin
J. Thomas Daset
Stanton
Lyle de Barnhart
Berrien Springs
Cornelius
Kelder
Gelaton
H. Goxgin
Miss Carroll
Brokenshire
J. W. Kelder
Gelsten
He Goggin
LA. 5. Shipping Hoard
Harriman Yard
Dewien
U. S. Shipping Board
Elf
Biriyi
Pontinally
Crufesonbink
New Yorks
Theo Worh Supand
Mavon Churlee
R. Myepny
Charles Rhodie
Ubelwunehing
Oformendt
C. G. Falor
Su 1Ea Street
Bert. Hoy
Alma State Savings Bank
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