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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1897

Page

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Ward School Matters and School Board Vote in Arcada District

A Monday school board meeting in Arcada reviewed the director’s report and approved minutes. Trustees elected were Virgil M. Wilson for three years and W. Clark for three years, with other ballots scattered. The board plans to move the Kindergarten to a central site under college supervision and hire an extra primary teacher. A M E church offer to sell their old church for 500 was debated, with a three week adjournment for taxpayer vote on a new ward school.

Wias T.A. Ely George Sharrar V. M. Wilson Tellora Virgil M. Wilson T. A. Ely Pringle Bagley W. ©. Clark Pringley John Glass Clark Ward School Ely M. E. Church M. E

Wreck on the Ann Arbor

A freight train on the Ann Arbor line derailed early Wednesday on a high fill near the new railroad bridge. Five loaded cars left the track, some rolling over, while hoboes in a lumber car escaped injury. Wet weather caused a slippery clay bank. ballast will be improved and the fill widened to prevent a repeat of a more serious incident between end and stock cars.

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Lake Geneva Conference ends with strong Y M C A impact

The eighth Lake Geneva Y M C A Conference drew about 850 students from 120 institutions in 16 states. John R. Mott led three days of talks on Christianizing students abroad, with other leaders including Safford, Michen er, Torrey, McDowell and Coulter. The event featured daily Bible study, mission work, life work sessions, and state delegates planning for next year while sporting events and a large morning watch pledge boosted missionary enthusiasm.

Lake Geneva Y. M Chicago John R. Mott M. Sayford Michener R. A. Torrey Moody Bible Institute McDowell Denver J. M. Coulter Chicago University Missionary Institute Robert E. Lewis Missionary Department Michigan F. D. Nichols Nlinois Wisconsin Clinois McIntire Wooster University Ohio Strobe Kalamagoo College J. T.E

Local notes from Alma area and region events

George P Blanchard fished at Rock Lake and Gen N Church of Ithaca was in town Saturday. Earl Clark and family visited St Louis yesterday. Miss S Ivish stayed with W W Rollin. J F P Strable bought a Bonanza thresher. Mrs J C Wilson of Plymouth Ind hosted by Mrs J N Ford. W Iverson visited Sumner. Helen Palmer departed for West Bay City for a month. Miss Marion Church and Miss Maude Wilson of St Louis in town Thursday. R Miller recommended as postmaster at Elwell. Clara Booth left for New York state for several weeks vacation. Bicycle races resumed tonight at 6:40. admission free. Mrs O J Stilwell of Ogden Utah left after visiting Mrs T A Ely. Rev W M Paffer to hold Alma M church quarterly meeting on 24th and 25th of this month. Mrs C L Bennett Miss M R Peak and Mrs J E Fessenden visiting Harriet Berger. Maurice Grigsby visiting town. Will Grigsby to locate here, drove from Hastings. John Farrar of Saginaw E S in town yesterday en route south. wheels through to south. Social by Presbyterian Church C E society well attended with musical program. Prof W W Smith to lecture July 20 on A Model Young Man in a Great City. assisted by Hoison phonograph and L J Sweet troupe. M E Church nominal admission. July 12 is Mary A Waver's 74th birthday, attended by Alma friends and Loyal Home Workers from other states. Remenyi, Hungarian violinist, praised by both connoisseurs and casual listeners in Denver Times review. Paris fashion note describes back of bolero and jackets with slashed backs and velvet accents.

Earl Clark St. Louis S. ¥. Ivish W. W. Rollin J. FP. Strable J. C. Wilson Plymouth Ind J. N. Ford W. Iverson Sumner Helen Palmer West Bay City Clara Booth New York State O. J. Stilwell Ogden Utah T. A. Ely C. L. Bennett M. R. Peak J. E. Fessenden Mt. Pleasant Harriet Berger Maurice Grigsby Will Hastings John Farrar Saginaw E Alma Collage Stave C. E. Society of the Presbyterian Church Hoison Phonograph L. J. Sweet M. E Mary A. Waver Alma Remenyi Denver Col

Special Excursion to Frankfort Traverse City and Crystal Lake

A special excursion train will run Thursday July 2 selling round trip tickets to Frankfort Traverse City Benzonia and Crystal Lake. Departs Alma 3 40 p m arrives Benzonia 9 20 p m Frankfort 9 20 p m and Traverse City 10 0 p m. Regular trains also available with return until Saturday inclusive. Children under twelve receive half fare.

Axx Anno BR. &R Franksfort Traverse City Benzonia Alma Frankfort Triverse City Benzon Prankfort

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