Washburn and Medler Again on the Board
Alma voters kept retiring trustees William Medler and Carl Washburn on the school board by wide margins at the annual meeting held Monday evening. The narrow attendance, 59 ballots, approved the Elmwood Park lot purchase to extend the Republic school site for a park and playground, with a budget of 119000 dollars. A. Lutchman retired as high school principal and will serve as superintendent.
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Alma
William W. Medien
Carl H. Washburn
Elmwood Park
Republic
Medler
Washburn
Elmwood Park Addition
A. ©. Lutchman
Yerara
Alma Public Schools
Amendments Not To Go On Ballot In Michigan
Three proposed Michigan constitutional amendments were killed for failing to file 105000 signatures to qualify for the fall election. One would require all school age children to attend public schools, another would repeal the moiety clause and base apportionment on population, and a third would appoint the superintendent of public instruction. Signatures for the parochial school amendment barely topped 1000, while 110000 initiatory signatures were held back by sponsors awaiting next April. The moiety clause push drew Detroit support for greater legislative representation. The piece notes the superintendent amendment was 61000 signatures short.
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Michigan
Superintendent of the Public Instruction
Detroit
Republic Enters Feature Truck Tour Across Lake Michigan
The Republic Motor Truck Co enters a Rapid Transit model in the Around Lake Michigan tour by Michigan Pikers Association. Col Frank E Smith of Alma Michigan leads the company efforts departing Detroit July 7. The 14 passenger capacity bus runs at car speed on pneumatic tires, with a Rapid Transit express model carrying core and blankets for tourists.
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Lake Michigan
Michigan Pikers Association
Detroit
Michigan
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Michigan Copper Country
Frank E. Smith
Republic, Motor Truck Co
Alma
Mich
Pheumatics
Republic
Attorneys Hold Annual Meeting at Crystal Lake
Ninety guests attended a bar association meeting and picnic at Crystal Lake forming plans for a Central Michigan Bar Association. Attendees hailed from Clare Montcalm Isabella Clinton Midland and Gratiot counties with speeches by judges and attorneys on leadership prohibition law and organizational talks. A five county committee was named to organize the new association with next year’s meeting to be at Crystal.
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Bar Association
Crystal Lake
Central Michigan Bay Association
Clare
Montcatn
Isabella
Clinton
Midland
Gratiot
Saginaw
Attorney Pancher
Mt. Pleasant
Isabella Bar Association
BE. J. Moinet
Mart
Wolbridge
St. Johns
Griswold
Greenville
Kelley
Sears
Clinton-Cpratiot Circuit
FL A. Eldred
Tonia
GO. L. Smith
Lansing
Frank Miller
Stanton
Montcalm County
RB. A. Hawley
Joe Schniteler
John T. Mathews
Ithaca
Judge Stone
Gratiot Bar Association
Michigan
Charles H. Goggin
Alma
Central Michigans Bar Association
William M. Smith
Central Michigan
Central Michigan Association
Crystal
C. A. Reading
O. Eldred
Montcalm
H Goggin
New Alma Well Reaches Deep Rock Water Flow
The Alma city well has reached 48 feet plus a rock layer and now yields just over 100 gallons per minute. Manager William E. Reynolds plans to dynamite the well to boost output before week’s end, with no sign of harming existing nearby wells.
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Alma
Wiliam E. Reynold
Chautauqua Opens With Major Attractions August 16 23
The upcoming Chautauqua week features Turn to the Right and Friendly Enemies comedies, Lieurance's Little Symphony Orchestra, Governor McKelvie, former Gov Brough, Irene Stolofsky violinist, and many lectures and artists. Highlights include a Montag concert, Landsman readings, Evelyn Hansen dress lectures, and a children's program lineup.
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Lieurance
Little Symphony Orchestra
Samuel R. McKelvie
Nebraska
Brough
Arkansas
Irene Stolofsky
Jess Pugh
Charles H. Brougly
America
Montague Light Opera
The
Montag
Huber W. Hurt
Miss Stolofsky
Evelyn Hansen
Little Symphony
Thurlow Lieurance
Waters of
Minnetonka
Harold Lewis
McKelvie
Chester M. Sanford
Sanford
New York
Vierra
Endorsement for William M. Smith for Eighth District
Clinton County supervisors formally endorse William M. Smith of St Johns for congressman of Michigan's Eighth District. The resolution cites his 10 years as county official, service in the State Senate, and work on public commissions, arguing he embodies fitness, experience, and readiness to represent the district. A printed notice includes signatories from multiple townships and a request to forward copies to boards and newspapers.
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Clinton County
Canyrecomin Doseph W. Fordney
Saginaw
Conyrie
Chita Shiawaster
Gratiot Ionia
Montrcalm
William Mt. Smith
St. Johns
Eighth
Congress
William M. Smith
State Senate
Workmen's Compenation Commission
Milian Public Utilities Commission
Joseph W. Wordney
Sawinaw County
St. Duties
Michivtur
Ife
John Bepie
Bayle Township
Willian Simmer
Watertown Townehty
East Superior Church Vacation School Opens For Two Weeks
East Superior Christian Church launched its Vacation School last Monday with forty five pupils enrolled. Enrollment extends next Monday morning allowing more children to join for two weeks of planned activities and lessons tailored for the youngsters.
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East Superior Christian Church
Par-Kar Coach Company to Begin Production This Week
Par-Kar Coach Company plans to start operations at Bollstrom factory in Twin Cities area this week after aDetroit to Bell plant delay caused by road conditions. With $40,000 capital and about 25 workers, the firm expects rapid expansion, delivering buses totaling $226,000 in value with $90,000 ready for delivery this month.
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Twin Cities
Alou
St. Louis
Par- Kar Coach Company
Ote
Bollstrom
Detroit
Bell ‘Rom
Jane
G. A. Reem
St. Ts Ant Alma
Reens
Parkar Coach Conpany
Metroit
Veteran William Bacon Dies in Traverse City
William Lawrence Bacon, a World War Navy veteran from Neola Iowa, died in Traverse City last Friday after a long illness. He served on a United States destroyer, was born September 1, 1898, and lived in Alma before moving to Michigan. He leaves parents John and Mary Bacon a sister Thelma and half siblings. Funeral held at Superior Christian Church. interment in Riverside Cemetery.
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William Lawrence Bacon
Veleain
United States
Traverse City
William Lawrence
John
Mary Bacon
Neola
Iowa
Hool
Michigan
Alma Christian Church
U. S. Navy
Ashville
N. Carolina
Pines
Johnson's Hospital
Tresides
Thelma
Com, Cole
Muncie
Ind
Frank Burr
Alma
Superior Christian Church
Riverside Cemetery
Bahlke reports Purcell judgement actions and assets
City attorney William A. Bahlke told the city commission that a 480.90 judgment against contractor A R Purcell was partially satisfied by the sale of well machinery at public auction for 1008. The city plans a deficiency judgment for 2400 and may pursue bankruptcy avoidance, with Bahlke prepared to press for repayment.
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City Commission
William A. Bahlke
Cal
A. R. Purcell
Jackson Vcontractor
Purcell
Bahike
Bahtke
Spawn Planting In Alma Aims To Boost River Fishing
Alma residents advocate forming a fish and gun club to stock Pine River with game fish. Proposed plan includes transplanting spawn from state varieties such as steelhead and pike to create a haven for local anglers, with annual stocking to sustain activity and enjoyment. The effort emphasizes community labor and practical gains for fishermen.
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Alma
de Sie
Pine River
Prizes Offered At Bible School For Best Student
Prizes were offered this week to students who maintain the highest grades in deportment attendance promptness and scholarship at the Bible school. All enrolled during the last week will be invited to a picnic planned by the teachers. Average daily attendance for the first two weeks was 55, or 89.25 percent of the enrollment. W. E. Baker was in Detroit on business late last week.
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A Bible
Parker Confirmed Postmaster at Alma for Four Years
Telegram from U S Senator Townend says Frank Parker was confirmed by the Senate to be postmaster at Alma for the coming four years. Parker has served as assistant cashier at First State Bank for 50 years and previously worked ten years at Alma post office. He will take over a first class office paying $8 200 salary once the department assigns him duties.
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United States
Charles FE. Townend
Senate Thorney
Frank (. Parker
Aina
Ots
Parker
Abna
July Wirth
Alan
Pirot State Bank
Alma
First State Bank
Masons Declare War on Ku Klux Klan Across States
Michigan Masonry leaders denounce the Ku Klux Klan as un American and criminal. Grand Master Clark W. McKenzie says no lodge will permit Klan meetings and warns local lodges to oppose the group. Attempts to organize Klan chapters in Grand Rapids Howard City Lakeview Sparta and Greenville are noted with limited success.
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Freewil
Ku Klux Klan
RKK
Masonic Fraternity
Klin
Union
Snd
Clark W. McKenzie
Michigan Masonry
Michigan
Grand Rapids
Howard City
Lakeview
Sparta
Greenvil
Marons
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Calvin B. Sexton
Victor Township
Burr M. Eaton
Olive Townships
Nelson R. Prove
Riley Township
Peter Trierweiler
Westphalia Township
William L. Simron
Dallas Township
Arthur J. Gaye
Bingham
William ©. Wilson
Ovid
Clayton A. Sherman
Caplain Townships
Dwight 3. Morrison
Greenbush Township
George Campbell
Besex Township
Hayes L. Burch
Lebanon Township
John T. Millman
Frank E. Stone
Henry B Walbridge
City of St. Johns
Willliam M. Smith
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Bacon
Frank Parker
Barlke
Purcell Trall
W. E. Baker
F. C. Parker
Senate
Ashier
Clrand Masters
Freeman Dairy Co
Alma Creamery Co
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