Local travelers and celebrations mark fourth of July
In Alma and area residents share visits and news as Fourth of July festivities unfold. M. Hayes and family depart for a southern auto trip with Mrs. Sloan, while Miss Dorothy Jackson returns from Saginaw. Numerous relatives gather from Bay City Flint Detroit and other towns for games meals and parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Hayes
Saginaw
Chuck” Woodruff
Bay City
Dorothy Jackson
Romaine Clark
St. Louis
Alma
Bertha Hesore
Lansing
Mra. K
Adams
John Grover
Elsie
Milton Jackson
Detroit
J. Frank Jackson
Virgil Hollenbeck
Hollenbeck
Port Huron
Ellen Schall
D. Zinn
Vestaburg
Edward Wilson
George Soper
Indies of the Baptist Church
Gran&e County Gas Company
Rollo Allen
Flint
L. D. Allen
Wheeler
Hogie
E. L. King
Roy Pierson
Pierson
Carl Washburn
First State Bank
Lakeland
Frank Sloan
Lyle Smith
Wm. Wysel
Currie Cole
Everett
Printmote Jr
Hazel Baker
Harry Clawson
Clay
Emerson
Blair Laughtry
Shepherd
Much Feted Bride Elect Elizabeth King
Pre nuptial events honor Miss Elizabeth King and her upcoming marriage to Robert H. Cook of Glens Falls New York planned for next week. A kitchen shower by Mrs R H Wilcos and Mrs James BR Mitchell at Mrs Wilcox home featured yellow and white decor with twenty guests. A rose luncheon by Mrs Charles G Rhodes at State street followed for King with twenty five guests. Sadie and Leontine Messenger hosted a three table bridge party this week at their home. King will be further complimented at Mr W H Mason’s State street home tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth King
Robert H. Cook
Glens Falls
New York
R. H. Wilcos
James BR. Mitchell
Wilcox
North State Street
Charles G. Rhodes
State Street
Miss King
Sadie
Leontine Messenger
Mise King
W. H. Mason
Conference A Success At Ithaca Boy Workers Meet
The Ithaca county boy workers conference drew thirty five participants from across the county and showed strong interest for future results. Several talks on Gratiot county work were given with Prof. A P Gook and Mr H Moore among attendees. another similar meeting may be held soon.
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Ithaca
Gratiot
A. P. Gook
H. ©. Moore
Board Members Retire From District Education Board
Charlee G Rhodes and Francie Khu will not seek re-election to the Board of Education at the district annual meeting on July 10. Both have served for many years and contributed to educational efforts in the community. The meeting, at the high school, will handle substantial district business.
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Charlee G. Rhodes
Francie Khu
Board of Education
Rhodes
Mr. King
Grand Street Parade Marvel of Beauty
Circus organizers stress weather not a major factor as trains arrive in time for a full program and parade signals not limiting performances. The Hagenbeck Wallace show unveils a grand street pageant with elephants and tableau cars, a dawn carnival that promises exclusivity, brilliancy, and a spectacular parade atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Hagenbeck Circus
Hagenbeck-Wallace Circus
Hagenhek Wallace
How Times Change From Doubters to Believers Over Inventions
A reflective note on steam trains reapers turning soil and horseless carriages. It recalls early skepticism by rural folk and newspapers, then shows history proves progress wins. The piece urges openness to new ideas as history repeats itself with each innovation.
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Reaper and Binder
Peters
On His Way West Charles Button Improves
Friends of Charles Button, long in Lanking, report he is improved and now traveling west. His Woodman Colorado address awaits letters from old acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Button
Rhodes Sells Drug Business to Charles Murphy
Charles G Rhodes announces sale of his drug business and accounts to Charles R Murphy who has served in his employ for sixteen years. He thanks Alma and the surrounding community for twenty years of faithful patronage and support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles G. Rhodes
Murphy
Charles R. Murphy
Alma
England Is Not The Greatest Country, Says English Visitor
An Englishman from Sydney Australia, W Crowle, visiting with Republic Motor Truck company, praised the United States for climate productivity and opportunities while criticizing German strategy and U S government budget practices. He cited the need to end pork barrel politics for a progressive government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
W. Crowle
Sidney
Australia
Republic Motor Truck Company
Germany
Crowle
Gromle
Funeral held for Ephriam Metcalf in Arcada area
Ephriam Metcalf died Tuesday of last week. Funeral conducted at home Sunday at 1 50 pm with interment in Riverside cemetery. He was born in Massachusetts in 1838 and moved to Ohio as a child. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 72nd Ohio and was wounded at Shiloh. Survived by wife and five children, all home for the funeral.
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Ephriam Metcalf
Riverside Cemetery
Thomas G. R. Brownlow
First Methodist Church
Bath
Mr. Metcalf
Massacusetts
Ohio
Seneca, Woods
Sandusky
Gratiot County
Arcada Township
Forest Hill Church Notes and Union Services
Church notes list sermons and speakers for Forest Hill Church of Christ and other city churches. Dr. George Rondels Alma College preaches next Sunday. Elder Nossinger July 16. Charles A. Dutt Alma to speak. Christian Endeavor at 7:45. Also details on Presbyterian sermon theme Sowing in the Wind Reaping Under Clouds by W H Mason and union services at Episcopal Church with Harry Means Crooks Alma College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hill
Presbyterian Church
W. H. Mason
Sabbath School
Young Peoples’ Society
Episcopal Church
Harry Means
Crooks
Alma College
Mallory Announces Candidacy for State Legislature Nomination
Walter C Mallory announces his run for the Republican nomination for Representative of the State Legislature. A lifelong Republican, he seeks support from Gratiot County voters through political advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Politica
Walter C. Mallory
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Michigan
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J. B. Smith
Francis King
Hagenbeck
England
Epworth
Cornelius
Baptist Church
J. W. Priest
Young Peoples
John Becker
Marquis Flour
Alma Roller Mills
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