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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1916
Page
4
The Alma Record publishes with J F Brown as editor and proprietor and Will A Ewing as city editor and advertising manager. Subscription is $1.00 per year. Entry at Michigan post office for transmission through a second class matter.
A Wednesday night meeting in City Attorney Green’s office reviewed bond plans for sewer and water improvements with municipal ownership as a possible option. A council bonding session plus cooperation with the Board of Trade are planned, with a special meeting Tuesday to finalize proposals. Miss Susie Brown wed Warren Brodie in Farwell in a pink and white themed ceremony.
A large crowd gathered at the Congregational church for Miss Eva Barnes piano recital. The Charlotte native, four years into study at Alma College School of Music, received high praise for entrancing and artistic performances, reflecting well on Alma and local music progress.
The focal chautauqua committee has begun selling season tickets and must reach contract numbers before opening day. Civic League members supervise the campaign and will conduct a house to house canvas. The Joral chautauqua asks for every citizen’s patronage and urges enthusiastic response.
State fire marshal John T. Winship adds a new section to fire marshal regulations prohibiting smoking and the use of matches in garages. The action follows a Charlotte blaze that killed a resident and caused extensive property damage from lighting a match in a garage.
Advocate Richard E. Hughes declares his candidacy for the August party primaries for the position of Representative. He recalls his service as county clerk and promises to serve to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.
The Alma Driving executive committee schedules a one day matinee for Thursday July 27 at the new driving park opened on the Fourth. The program features trotting pack graves and slow races with official notices and invitations to be sent next week.
The paper acknowledges a prior omission in reporting county officers, specifically county train commissioner Erva R. Laycock. It notes Laycock is completing a first term and will seek renomination by Republicans at the August primaries. Laycock, a resident of Ithaca, is praised for efficient service as train commissioner.
J Lee Potts declares candidacy for another term as probate judge. He thanks voters for the 1912 trust and pledges to continue diligent management if reelected, noting signatures gathered to support his nominating petitions.
The Pine River Realty Company invites the public to an auction at Fairview subdivision on Tuesday July 18. A band will perform and other attractions are promised. The company, newly organized, offers lots for sale on easy terms in a growing city area. The site opens at two o clock in the afternoon.
The Economy Shoe store on East Superior Street has installed modern opera style fitting seats from the American Seating Company of Chicago. The new seats extend the entire length of the store and are expected to better accommodate growing patronage over the past year.
The Eaton Rapids Summer School will hold its second annual session in July 2027 with many prominent Sunday school workers attending. The program covers all aspects of Sunday school work including organization management and teacher training, with numerous addresses involved.
A quiet church wedding united Miss Anna Bohil and Mr. Gregor Stroska at St Marys Church Bannister in a 9 oclock nuptial mass officiated by Father Mulvey. Miss Bohil was attended by Miss Rose Kral, with best man Mr. Paul Hacharik. all members of Bannister were residents.
George F. Saunders died Saturday morning at the Michigan Masonic Home and was moved to his Rockford home for burial Saturday evening. He was 84 years old and had lived at the home four years. He became a Mason in 1876 at Grand Rapids and belonged to Rockford lodge No 246 at the time of his death.
John R. Damon announces as a Republican candidate for the August primary nomination for State Senator in the 25th district. He asks electors for continued confidence and support, citing his term in office. Political Ad. 45t
List of licenses issued includes Gregor Striska 25 Bannister Anna Bohil 19 Clinton Orlando Luce 9 Ashley Mary Turner 61 Benton Harbor Gossett 24 Alma Mary Hill 19 Boyne City William Frye 21 St Louis Jhelma Martin 17 Midland County.
Mayor A B Cogger discussed the commission plan during a visit, noting initial underperformance due to inexperience and praising recent improvements after hiring a seasoned city manager. He urged Alma to adopt the system, arguing it would modernize operations and align the city with corporate efficiency.
Elm Hall alumni pupils and teachers are urged to attend a reunion at Blair's hall on July 18. A supper and program are planned with Rev H E Wyle delivering the address and former teachers J Randolph Clark Seth Holland and Benjamin Walker to speak.
Saturday program features Miss Clara Finch with admission 26 cents for "My Wild Bird Guests" and "Sanctuary" masques. Ernest Harold Baynes leads children in bird topics while KE Hagerman directs a Monday afternoon event. Chicago Grand Opera Co. artists sing pieces with Pierre Henrotte as concertmaster. Admission $1.00, children discounted.
In Davis District a school meeting Monday night re elected Chas Curtis as director. Ruth Cross from Mt. Pleasant Normal spoke about weekend events with her parents. Several locals suffered heat exhaustion Tuesday including Orson Brooks Arthur Degraft and Orlin Fletcher. John Baker and wife visited relatives in Maple Rapids Sunday. Mrs Minnie Woodard of South nd Ind is visiting Ed Struble and family. Orson Brooks and family drove to veld City Sunday to attend the tights event. Ali and Mrs John Pardee and daughter from Alma visited James Dean and family with Claude Beck wife and son from Sumner.
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