03 Jul 1919
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1919
Page
1
Water from city wells was pumped at the new city station yesterday, marking a step in the facility’s startup. Officials reported steady flow and anticipated continued testing.
State Health Department plans to approve the new Alma water system once tests confirm purification. John M Hepler states mains will be sterilized and bacteria cleared before drinking. Flushing, chlorine treatment, and home testing will precede public use.
Gratiet County Gas officials will appear before the city council next Tuesday evening to seek a rate increase. No data has been submitted yet, and the exact amount remains unknown until the commission receives details before the meeting. Alma Roller Mille advertises quality cloth flour sacks at lower prices than factory cloth costs.
War Time Prohibition in Nation 1 becomes effective July 1. The United States is now dry and will stay so until the constitutional amendment takes effect in January 1920. President Wilson cannot lift the ban yet due to incomplete demobilization, while the Department of Justice will enforce wartime provisions, except light beers, until court rulings clarify their status.
The Gra tor county board of supervisors awarded a 2000 reward on Monday for information leading to the arrest and conviction in the death of Beatrice Epler. Four recipients share the award: David Beaudry Attorney James Gress Mel Baker and Charles Powers.
Esther Rhodes, daughter of the Republic Secretary, has been selected by the Liberty Loan Committee to sponsor a ship. The announcement notes her prominent family ties and the honor of representing the patriot effort in the funding drive.
Muse Exe ther Rhodes of Gratiot County is chosen by the Liberty loan committee to sponsor the "Alma" a vessel named for the Fourth Liberty Loan oversubscription leader Alma. The launch will occur at a Great Lakes port with time and date to be announced, amid recognition of Rhodes for her service to the Republic Motor Truck Company and the loan campaigns.
Miss Huth Cook daughter of Prof Albert and Mrs Cook was married Tuesday evening at her parents home to Darrell Hyde of Ann Arbor in a ceremony performed by Rev WL Gelston of the First Presbyterian church. The couple, well known in Alma, will live in Ann Arbor. Guests from Addison, Advance, Rudyard and others attended.
Plans in Almaville for a monument honoring local men who died in World War I proceed amid site and inscription discussions. A three foot wide field stone pillar will bear bronze tablets with the city name and deceased names. The memorial, designed to honor sacrifice, awaits a suitable site and final approval.
The annual summer conference for Sunday school workers will run from Wednesday July to Tuesday July 15 at Alma College. It aims for the largest attendance yet and seeks to train young men and women for church leadership. Noted leaders include Rev James M Barkley of Detroit and Rev James Snowden. Special features for both men and women are promised to boost interest and enhance the program.
Thirty four seniors received diplomas at Asia High School during the thirty first annual commencement. President McKenny of Michigan State Normal delivered the address praising public education and urging graduates to apply their learning. The ceremony included surprising figures about American schooling and the future role of education. The Sells Floto Circus plans a Greenville stop in August, though Alma may not host the event.
County officials announce plans to submit a good roads proposition to voters. The measure seeks funding for road improvements and may go on the upcoming election ballot.
Gratiot County voters will decide September 4 on adopting a county good roads system to access state and federal aid. Supervisors approved the question 13 to 11 after discussion with two state highway officials, noting potential speed for road work and bond funding if approved.
Last week's East Alma baby show at Eastminster chapel awarded first prize to Josie May Andrews of 720 N idee. Ralph Beard of 104 Grover avenue took second, Edith M. Howay of 540 Highland placed third, Fi Frite of Republic avenue fourth, Morivine Stellon of Rosedale avenue fifth, Harry Murphy of Grove avenue sixth, and Nelson Allen of 124 Grove avenue seventh. The twin prize went to Harold Dean and Harley Dean of Thorn Street.
Bay City hosts a wobbly sandlot baseball contest as the Republics rally late but fall short to an undefeated Bay team. Truckmaker pitcher Truckey Went shuts down the Republics after a strong late rally, with five runs in the ninth and two on base, sealing the Bay City win.
Gratiot county residents plan to attend a big Fourth of July celebration in St Louis. The day features a street parade with decorated autos and odd vehicles, balloon ascensions, horse races, free entertainment, fireworks, and a baseball game between Torkensen Axle of Cleveland and the Republics at 2:50 p.m. at the St Louis field.
Mise Mae Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs S M Jones was united in marriage with Clarence S Goodrich of Elsie at the parental home Monday afternoon officiated by Rev J W Priest. The ceremony was private with immediate family. A three course luncheon followed and the couple planned a short wedding trip before settling in Eleto. Mrs Goodrich has directed music and art at Alam public schools for five years. The groom is Alma College class of 1915 graduate recently returned from overseas service and now engaged in business in Elsie. Out of town attendees included Mrs Georgia Goodrich and Gladys Goodrich of Elsie and Mrs Florence Brook and Zeina Nronk of Battle Creek.
In the Middle West championship opener Murphys clubs kept pace as they split the series with Republics. The opening game featured strong hitting and solid defense from both sides, setting up a tense series ahead.
In Tuesday and Wednesday games the Murphy team split with the Republics. Olmstead pitched sharply for Murphy, delivering a two game performance as Murphy rallied with a late surge. Bell homered for Murphy in the sixth to three-run impact, while the Republics fought back on multiple occasions.
Firemen responded to a Sunday noon blaze at the Gratiot County Gas plant on East Superior street where a coke pile caught fire. William Borten spotted the flames and raised the alarm noting nearby gas tanks risked explosion. The Alma Fire Department quickly extinguished the blaze with a water stream, earning praise for rapid action.
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