Forty Five 10 Be Promoted and New Republic School
The midyear promotion of the eighth grade, 45 students, will be honored Friday at 2:00 PM in the Washington school junior high room. Rev W L Gelston will deliver the address, with music by seventh and eighth graders. A new Republic School at Republic and East ward streets nears completion and will open in two weeks for first seven grades, possibly eight, easing congestion at other buildings.
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Washington School
Kuxt Superior Street
W. L. Gelston
First Presbyterian Church
Myrtle Adame
Minerva Archer
Gladys Ayling
Leslie Alrich
Elmer Atkinson
Paul Bennett
Loretta Barry
William Crenser
Elliot Crooks
Edina Creasen
Georgia Coonrod
Benjamin Davis
Vesta Ellicott
Beulah Fuller
Frank Hooper
Lettie Hanty
Olive Holinger
John Holmes
Zoretta Ide
Russell Johnson
Woodburn Lamb
George Tomer
John Hyde
Elma Lyon
Marjorie Miller
Russell McCarthy
Margaret McLaren
Helene Pettyjohn
Janet Patterson
Mirtle Peaky
Irene Rolin
Victor Stuter
Irene Root
Ruth Richards
Gerald Smith
Nelda Smith
Lois Smith
Bernadette Lawkins
Wayland West
Alice Woodward
Paul Broge
Elizabeth Grubb
Lowell Veeder
Lucinda Wood
Lora Sawyer
Republic
A. F. Subutte
Uis
Alma
Republic Avenue
Thin Flor
Alec
Boy s Conference to Be Held in Ithaca This Weekend
The Gratiot County M C A announces a two day conference in Ithaca on Saturday and Sunday, February 8 and 9, featuring speakers George Carhartt of Detroit and others. Delegation basketball games are planned for Saturday afternoon, with a conference photo session and banner displays for attending groups. Registration cards must be sent by February 4 to Clyde Phinep, Ithaca, or to J A Gerhurg for Alma residents.
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Gratiot County
Ithaca
George Carhartt
Detroit
Walter Witt
Brown City
Almacollee
Murdick
Conservaive
Glass and Hannah Lease Caple Block for Hardware Firm
Glass and Hannah announced a long term lease of the Caple hardware building on Superior Street. The firm plans to move its hardware stock within ninety days and overhaul the new space with fixtures and remodels. The lease reportedly covers the entire building, with the front end floor subleased to Luchini and Radeck, operators of the Renault Billiard hall. A spring move for neighboring tenants and related renovations are also noted, alongside an extended digression about Alma and Elbert Hubbard.
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Glass & Hannah
Caple Hardware
Superior Street
Glass
Caple
Marek
Glase & Hannah
Tt Ie
Glawe & Hannah
Luchini & Radeck
Pen Prietors
Renaulic Billiard Hall
Te Sanderhoff
McKee
Model Bakery
Hie
Proud New Owner Plans Major Front Remodel in Alma
W. B. Proud, new owner of the Charles A. Delavan block, moved from Charlotte after a decade in business and has plans to remodel the brick structure built in 1874. He intends to add a modern front, widen the building, and implement further improvements to align with Alma's growth. The acquisition marks Proud’s first significant real estate venture in Alma as he expands his local operations.
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Proud
Charles A. Delavan
Mr. Proud
Alma
Charlotte
Jax
H. A. Delavan
Delavan
Mrr Proud
Thornburgh Case Begins Trial in Ithaca Justice Court
Dr Frank Thornburgh of the city faced trial for violating public health rules. Proceedings before Justice John W Myers started Wednesday in Ithaca. The influenza quarantine alleged at Mrs Worden's home in October affected Albert Worden's illness. A jury was secured only late in the day after many witnesses were subpoenaed. The hearing continued without conclusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank ©. Thornburgh
Justice Court
Ithaca
John W. Myers
Justices of the Peace
Worden
Albert Worden
Morris Messinger Sells His Store
Morris Messinger proprietor of the M Messinger clothing store opposite the Wright Hearse on Spector street has sold the business to John Burkhuiser of Ypsilanti Michigan who has already taken possession. Messinger ran the shop in Alma for four years and previously in St Louis. Burkhuiser, from Ypsilanti, is an experienced clothing man joining a well known firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elbert Hubbard
Alma
Republic
Michigan
Detroit
Bay City
Saginaw
Grand Rapids
Joseph
Morris Measinger
M. Messinger
Spector Street
John Burkheiser
Yppilanti
Lichigear
Measinger
St Louis
John M. Burkhuiser
Ypellant
Sam
Mm the Tig
Texas
Ypsilintic
Tell of Endeavor
Notice to Correspondents From The Rec ord
Correspondents are asked to mail news letters on Monday to avoid late reception. Reports received later in the week are often omitted from publication.
Alma Religious Census RevealsVacant Homes and Denominational Split
City workers conducted a religious census in Alma covering 125 districts. They registered 1404 calls and found only twenty six vacant homes, indicating strong growth. Two religious sects dominated, and churches plan follow up to enroll new members using outreach from Sunday schools and parishioners.
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Alma
William McFardle
Alova
Relimeus Conann
United Church
Axsovinion
Wat
Letters From War Hero Lieut Simin Publish Father
Lieutenant Floyd Simin of the 77th New York Division in France writes to his father. The letter notes only two Michigan men in his battalion Smith and Andre both nominated for the Distinguished Service Medal and mentions Alma veterans Ed Johnston and Aviator Koepfgen. He describes post armistice life near Chaumont, lodging with French families, five hours of daily drill, and low spirits as soldiers long to return home.
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Sir Carter
Benjamin Carter
Thie City
Chateau Thierrs
le Cheaue
Deel
Sedan
Germany
Petain
Hopley
Soissone
Compelgne
Mantdilier
Chateau Thierry
Tere- En-Twininow
St. Quentin
Cleges
Couey-le-Chatewa
Coucy-le- Chatewa
Boche
Leone
Paria
Paris
Nick
Floyd Simin
77Th
New York
France
Michigan
Smith
Andre
Itach
Alma
Chaumont
Two Battles Highlight Friday Night Games at Alma
Adrian College five travels to Alma to face the Alma collegians after last season tied with Alma for the M I C championship. Arthur Hill meets local high schoolers in a preliminary, promising a strong battle for both programs. Helmer braces for a tough, hotly contested night as he aims to pace the Alma five to victory while the high school squad also seeks a winning effort in Saginaw County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Alma
College Five
M.asc
Greenville
M. A.C
All- Vroek
Helmer
Almaites
Tebo
Aggies
Ede
Paren
Crittenden
Anderson
Maroon and Cream
Hensley
Adrian
Arthur Hill Caers
Saginaw
Adrian College
Adrianites
Alta College
Gam
Arthur Hill High Setonl
Whiel
Prdlimsinary
Lee
Alma Five
Igh
Miller duo to run two local movie houses
A. H. Ashley resigns after years as Liberty and Idlehour manager. Mr. and Mrs. A. Miller to assume management of both theaters beginning Sunday, after previously selling their stake in the Idlehour and Liberty. Ashley to Detroit for a new post. Alma community wishes them well. Other notes include local officers installed in the Woman's Relief unit and coaching changes at Alma’s basketball program as T. Arnold Rehnhnber takes charge of the Altia bel l team with upcoming games against Olivet and Ypsilanti Normals. Also announced are upcoming Pep dancing parties at the K of P hall and Morton’s Saxophone Orchestra performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyhae Bow
A. HH Ashley
Liberty Theatre
Idlehour Theatre
A. Miller
Miller
Iiehour Teatre
Follehnur
Roputire Motor Trunk Company
Wil
Miler
AL Hy. Ashley
Moving Picture Houses
Detroit
Alma
Abderstroch
T. Arnold Rebinner
Altia Basbell
Harry Helmer
Sexsu
Rotinson
Alma Piloys
Olivet
Ypsilanti
Night store holdup ends in gunfire hit on officer
Alma police officer Albert Shankel barely escaped with his life after two robbers forced the rear door of the WA Gerhardt goods store on East Superior Street. Shankel fired as the robbers fled toward the Gaffney block. bullets pierced his coat. Local pursuit followed but the pair vanished into darkness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Shankel
Alma
Gerharit Deg
East Superior Street
Gaffney
Gaffney Building
Shankel
Tim
Belstrom Motors plant to anchor Alma St Louis rail link
The Bellstrom Motors company plans a four wheel Universal truck plant near the Alma St Louis line, uniting towns into a regional business center. Henry H. Soule of the First State Bank of Alma acts as trustee handling preorganization funds up to 1000000, with stock subscriptions already oversubscribed. Local capital and preorganization subscriptions are highlighted as keys to success for the major enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twin Cases Realty Company
Edneer
St. Lowie Almatrend
Ial i Cn
Bokstrom Motors Company
Bellstrom
Bollstrom
Belletrom
Alma
St. Louis
Ite
Henry H. Soule
First State Bank of Alma
Naseta
Civil Service Examination for Alma Post Office Clerk Carrier
A special United States civil service examination for a clerk carrier will be held for employment at the Alma post office. Full information can be obtained from Merrill Stuckey, secretary of the local board at the Aten post office. Mr and Mrs A Miller take a measure of Liberty and Tdlehour theaters beelining next Sunday. That means good shows.
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Mre
Mre TA
United States Civil Service
Alma Post Office
Merrill Stuckey
Aten Post Office
A. Miller
Ameemert of Liberty
Tdlehour Theaters
Ady
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Alma Merchant
Alma G. Richards
Bos Crittenden
Hutchings
P. Smith
G. Richards
KB. Richards
Quinn
Wilson
Bos
Field Tuskete
Hensley Ji
Zimmerman
Gilkey
Hutchin Anderson
Stith
F. Smith
M. Smith
Maxwell
Raceis
Delaixe
Thornburgh
Morris Messinger
Ypsilanti Man
Army Life
Nick Carter
Floyd Smith
College
Arthur Hill
Mr. and
Mrs. Miller
Liberty
Idlehour
Woman's Relief
O. S
Alice Titus
Nora Shaver
Junior View
Mayeretta Hawley
Kate Rockwell
Ellen Pardee
Martha Walker
Hattie Davis
Kate Swarthout
Gladys Gray
Millie Perry
Georgiana Irish
Ada L. Greig
Gora Lewis
Dell Irish
Ellin Patterson
Laven Mattern
May Dick
Ada Greig
Marten
K. of P.hall
Morton
Pd-Tee
Charlie Chaplin
the Liberty
Adv
Quel
Gerhardt
Ruys Land
Civil Service Examination
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