04 Jul 1918
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1918
Page
1
A July draft call looms as 190 men are requested in one hour, signaling a heavy month ahead that could strip Class One status. The note emphasizes a large, rapid mobilization and potential impacts on classification and readiness.
Gratiot county faces a heavy draft during a five day window starting July 22 as 10 men aged 21 to 31 are listed to receive orders. Michigan must supply 8,000 recruits in July, with Gratiot accounting for a large share. The exact departure date to Camp Custer from Alma remains to be announced.
M Messinger of Alma provides ninety eight Thrift stamps to the city’s youngsters who meet one simple demand. Each child must add three Thrift stamps to their card to earn one stamp as a gift. A dollar loan yields a single stamp. Two pupils have already applied. PW Robinson’s dry goods promotes a July sale over two pages in the Alma Record. Alma Masons expect to occupy the new temple within two weeks as Moose lodge takes the old Masonic rooms. A Burt and C V Calkins are mentioned in passing.
A westward visiting semi professional Omaha Republics will clash with the Murphy idle team Sunday at the Republic diamond on Michigan Avenue west of Swift's plant. The Omaha nine, noted for beating top midwest clubs, aims to dent the Republics record while thrilling a large crowd.
Alma imposes curfew law for all children under sixteen to be home by 2:00 AM unless with a parent or guardian. Police will detain youths found after 9:00 PM and document names for monthly council reports and probate court action. Public notices also on July 4 mail distribution hours 7:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
The John F. Brennan case has been continued to the next term of court after a venue change was granted. Local records note the ongoing proceedings will resume at the upcoming term with no current date set.
The John F F Brennan murder case in Clinton county is postponed to September after defense requests time due to two key witnesses being unavailable. Brennan, held in the killing of Beatrice Epler in this city, faced a jury selection last week, with court costs rising as venirees were exhausted. The delay risks extending the trial into subsequent terms, with Inez Johnson also awaiting trial on related charges.
The excerpt explains three parts of a wheat kernel the outer covering bran the germ and the endosperm. It notes graham flour is from the entire kernel and whole wheat flour is the kernel with minimal bran removed resulting in a dark flour.
Francis Zone of Lansing formerly enlisting as John T Andrews was arrested by Recruiting Officer Smith after taking forty dollars from a companion and trying to flee Grand Rapids examination. He was caught as he left the post office and returned to the city. The city’s schools will be renamed with patriotic designations Republic Washington and Lincoln.
The annual census shows 1850 school age children in the Alma district, a 30 percent rise from last year and marking strong growth. Ward counts are 760 in the first, 817 in the second, 202 in the third, and 262 in the fourth, supporting the school board’s plan to build a new school house in East Alma.
Michigan will receive less than half its hard coal needs for 1918 with 2,201,000 tons of anthracite allotted, prompting Fuel Administrator Prudden to urge use of bituminous coal and wood where possible. The majority of anthracite goes to large cities due to base burner and hot air furnace usage, while sections with wood or soft coal may rely on those fuels, and a list naming town by town allocations will soon be published.
The article announces the annual school meeting set for Monday with two directors to be elected to fill terms expiring. It notes the board seats and terms, urging eligible voters to attend and participate in the process.
The annual school meeting of fractional district No 1 Pine River and Arcada will be held Monday evening in the Alda high school auditorium to vote the district budget and elect two school board members. Terms of Otto Sanderhoff and Au Archer expire. both expected to seek reelection. Budget likely 15 to 20 percent higher due to higher salaries and costs and more instructors. Patriotism theme for the meeting includes local speeches and patriotic songs.
Justice of the Peace Rogers fined three violators in a series of offenses. Charles Reneh pleaded guilty to possessing a fish jack near Alma, fined $5 with $40 costs. Leslie Tanner pleaded guilty to a traffic violation, total fines and costs $3.75. Fal Craig was cited for motorcycle muffler cutout and paid $8.25 in fines and costs.
The Liberty theatre drew large crowds for the film My Four Years in Germany featuring Gerard. Both Wednesday and Thursday nights sold out, with many turned away due to full seats. Alma residents praised the high grade picture and showed strong support for more showings.
Three young men from Gratiot county were sent Tuesday to Vancouver Barracks Washington to report to the aviation section commander. The inductees are Lewis H. Nelson Herbert J. Knowlton and Alton Beach all qualified for limited service. The trio traveled from Alma to Saginaw then via lake routes and northern states to Washington with reported ship and date details.
Representatives of the county banks met in Ithwes on Friday June 2 and unanimously adopted a Preamble and Resolution urging support for the Fourth Liberty Loan. They pledge to invest a portion of their finances in the government bonds and to represent Gratiot County banks in forthcoming conferences.
New sugar regulations limit sales to three pounds per person per month and two pounds per purchase in towns and cities. Exemptions cover maple sugar and rapeseed products. penalties target hoarding and violations by both customers and grocers. Grocers may audit monthly sugar purchases, while individuals can apply to authorities for extended access.
L A Sharp Red Cross chairman was astonished when Miss Melfale of the Rebbe presented a large donation from the girls of the Republic plant. The amount given totaled 474.50 dollars, a sum that took his breath away.
Solicitors have started a campaign in the city to collect subscriptions for War Savings stamps as part of War Savings Drive 13. The push aims to enlist residents and businesses in supporting the national effort with stamp purchases and related contributions.
City in Alma launches War Savings effort with Charles R. Murphy as ward chair, appointing volunteers to canvass houses and promote pledges. Solicitors started Monday, aiming roughly two hundred dollars in stamps and War Savings pledges. Heavy rain ends three weeks of drought, saving crops across Michigan.
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