Alma Legion Post To Install Office Next Week
Alma Legion Post No 132 will install an office next week with state post leaders in attendance. Remodeling of the Wright House hotel begins May 1 at an estimated 830,000, adding modern rooms and a vapor heating plant to serve Alma’s growing city and its travelers.
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Alma Legion Post
C. V. Calkins
Manger
Wright House
Brearley
Saginaw
Bay City
Acces
Alma
Broughton & Son
New Campaign Planned March Go to Church Month
The Federation of churches held a large meeting at the First State Bank last evening and adopted a plan for March to unite all cooperating churches in inviting city residents to attend services. A publicity committee will display window cards and banners while a visitation group aims to reach every house on the first Sunday. Each church will follow with programs and special meetings through March leading to Easter Day, with a prayerful revival emphasis for the city. Officers elected include Dr. Frank Jackson as President, Gel H. Wesheere as Vice President, r. Hentry H. Soule as Secretary, and Mr. L. N. Haker as Treasurer.
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Federation of Churches
First State Bank
Superior
Christ
Shadow Lawn Again On Market In City Subdivision
A new company formed in the city aims to acquire eighty acres known as the Morris farm or Shadow Lawn subdivision. The plan includes adopting the Alma Development plat to create an eighty foot boulevard through the center, with paving likely on Higan Avenue next year. Members include Charles G. Rhodes T A Burt Earl Morris and Charles C Ward with Blake ly Ward offices serving as headquarters.
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Morris Farm
Shadow Lawn
Earl Morris
Alma Development Company
Kensington Holichts
Morris
Higan Avenue
Alma
St. Louis
Almin
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Pew
Northern Wheel Company
Charles G, Rhodes
T. A. Burt
Charles C. Ward
Blakely & Ward
Civic League Formulates Spring Campaigns and Appoints Chairs
At a Civic League meeting hosted by Mrs. King the board outlined early spring campaigns across departments. Appointed chairs include Mrs. Floyd Glass for Library, Mrs. W Vieit for Town Improvement, Dr. T. J. Good Government, Mrs. H. M. Page for Education, Miss Lemmon for Child Welfare, and Mrs. D. L. Johnson for Community Council among others. The next meeting is planned at Mrs. Ed. Hannah’s home on Friday afternoon February 6 at 4 o'clock.
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The
Civic League
King
League
Floyd Glass
W. Vieit
T. J
H. Crooks
H. M. Page
Mre
F. Pollasky
Alma
Republic team joins new Industrial Baseball League in Chicago
The Republics of Alma Michigan will compete in a newly formed Industrial Baseball League featuring top factory teams from five states. Eight teams attended the Chicago meeting, with temporary officers named and a February 12 follow up set there.
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Chicago
Alma
Michigan
Windy City
Toledo Raillights
Marmon Company
Indianapolis
Central Steel Company
Massillon
Ohio
B. E. Chamberlain
Decatur
Tinoie
al. Chubb
Beloit
Wis
Henry Olmatenl
Olstead
Central Michigan
Olmetead
Witeh
Sameon Truck Company
Junveville
Telco Company
Ohm
Suley Mie. Co
Mlinwie
Reguhile Motor Track Company
Alma, Mich
Fairbanks Morse
Walworth Mig. Co
Kewanee
General American Tank Car Company
Eeast Chicago
Ind
Simons Company
Kenosha
Win
Alma faces severe coal shortage amid railroad backlog
Alma grapples with a critical coal shortage as dealers lack firm delivery timelines due to railroad disruptions. The Gratiot County Gas Co confirms coke supply limits and buyers rush to secure any available fuel. Michigan Sugar Alma Plant has helped some residents with small coal allowances, but shortages threaten widespread hardship by week’s end.
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Alma
Gratiot County Gas Co
Michigan Sugar Company
Gratiot County Road Commission Recommends Paved trunk lines
The Gratiot County road commission proposes state funded trunk line roads with the county paying 25 percent. Alma would gain paved east west routes from the city limits and along Michigan avenue to St Louis and West Superior. A four mile gravel west of Alma may be replaced by concrete, a plan not yet approved by Lansing.
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Gratiot County
State Highway Department
Alma
Saginawirmid Rapides
Michigan Avenue
St Louis
Est Superior
West Superior
Wright Avenue
Etite Highway Department
Lansing
Highway Department
Joint Installation Of Knights Of Pythias And Pythian Sisters
Fire James Lodge No 95 and Royal Temple No 16 held a joint installation of officers on Thursday January 22 at the lodge hall. Mo Nellie Scattargood presided for the Pythian Sisters with Flora Day and others named. J Spinney installed the Knights officers including Jacob D Helman and Glen Anderson. Robert Campbell of the D W Robinson stores visited Mt Pleasant earlier in the week on business.
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James Lodge No
Knights of Pythias
Royal Temple No
Pythian Sisters
Nellie Scattargood
M. C
Flora Day
E. C
Iena Vought
EB. J. Rena Sartor
F. M
Bertha Herman
M. F
Flora Howlett
Ruby Hutt
Frances Havuck
J. P
Selma Coleman
Thin J
Spinney
K. of P
Lodge
Jacob D
Helman
M. Smith
Pretate
John Enverteer
Glen Anderson
Edtward Titus
Fleb. Fuller
J. N. Devi
Lyle Hopkins
L G
W. J. Marks
Robert Fred
E. C. Campbell
D. W. Robinson
Mt. Pleasant
Crowding Forces Action as Alma Schools Run Over Capacity
The Record reports Alma public schools are over crowded with 1735 pupils enrolled yesterday. The high school seats 925 and some students sit in the balcony while other buildings house 445 at Lincoln, 483 at Washington, 466 at Republic, and 76 at Millcrest temporary. The district faces a needed early decision on a new school to relieve congestion.
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Alma Public
J. W. Keller
Alma Public Schools
High
Lincoln School
Washington School
Republic
Millcrest
Whittemore Trio Concert At M B Church Promises Distinct Voices
Whittemore Trio featuring George Sutton baritone Miss Hivanor Whittemore violin and Miss Martha Wilhermine cello performs on Lyceum course at M B church February 24 3:15 pm. Sutton praised as a remarkable voice with wide range and interpretive skill. Also notes high regard from critics and letters of appreciation, with program including Liszt Purcell Handel Boccherini and Foote works. Also reports Y M C A Gratiot County conference preparations at St Louis January 30 February 1 and office moves for William H Rogers and William E Wilcox to Pollasky block.
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George Sutton
Monjoy
Lyceum
Whittemore
Theaw Qualis
Sutton
Hivanor Whittemore
Hetpath Bureau
Arthur Foote
M. B
Liszt
Rosa
Purcell
Vulcan
Philemon Et Baucis
Saint-Saens
Foote
Chaminade
Arensky
Boures
Handel
Cui
Boccherini
Sand
Benhin
Charpentier
Gardner
Leroux
ST. Louis
Gratiot County
Enta
William H. Rogers
Purcell Suit Against Well Digger To Hear $25,000 Claim
City of Alma sues ALKA Murcell contractor for damages over failed well sinking contract. Suit seeks $25,000 claiming incomplete work and water supply disruption. Trial slated to begin Tuesday in Circuit Court before Judge Bod.
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Alma
ALKA
Murcell
Damaufes
Judeo Bod
Moinet
Thavn
A. R. Purell
Dite
Arive
Lerk
Mae
Alma College basketball suffers two narrow road losses
Alma College went down in two away games last week losing by three points to Adrian 27 22 and Albion 27 4. The Maroon and Cream struggled with letdowns in the second halves as both games were played in small gymnasiums. An upcoming home clash with Hope College and a local high school doubleheader loom as opportunities to rebound.
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Alma College
Maroon and Cream
Maroon and
Adiian
Alm
Albion
Alma
Adrian Alma
Roth Gues
Albion Che Wali
Fielmer
Annan
Harels Richards
LF King
Gaffney
Youngs Crittenden
R. G
Youk
Richards
King
Albion Iame
Smith _ RF
Cole Richards
Cansfield
Crittenden
Ecole
Hope College
Howell High
M. A.C
Trutehmen
Maroon
Cream
Hope Five
College Five
Howell
Mallin
St. Louie
Gas Franchise Debate Shapes Alma Plan for 7 Percent Return
Alma city commissioners again discussed the Gratiot County Gas Company proposal seeking a seven percent fixed return. They plan a new franchise draft to protect citizens and aim to mirror Lansing’s recent franchise framework. Manager Reynolds and Jun. G. Krose were tasked to prepare documents for upcoming votes amid anticipated debates and ongoing negotiations.
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City Commission
Gratiot County Gas Company
Ee Cearence Company
Commission
Reynolds
Jun. G. Krose
Lansing
Alma
Father and Son Week Plans Advance in Aliima
Committees appointed for Father and Son week to be observed in Aliima with events and daily themes from Monday final prep to Saturday Go No Play day. The February 27 banquet tops a program aimed at uniting fathers and sons for mutual well being and city spirit.
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Alima
Tueajay
Tvs
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NEW Baseball League
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American Tank Car
St. Alma White Shrine
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U. D
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Clare
Ruth Palmer
Gertrude Benedict
Mildred Sweet
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Helen Hoff
Orville Allen
J. H. Smith
Theodore Ryckman
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