Alma Public Schools appoints new physical director and principal
Widespread faculty changes announced at Alma High School include the appointment of a new principal for the Tech school and the securing of a physical director. Iver Carleon, former Albion and Michigan State Normal athlete, signed for the position. He will work with athletes and grade teams, expected to lift training and student performance in future years. Mr Ralph Var Hen promoted to principal of the high school, replacing outgoing leaders as Genild Whiteix named successor to the physical director role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.C. Luchiman
Alma Public Schools
Tech
Iver Carleon
Albion
Michigan State Normal
Luehtwn
Carlson Hax
Annie
Cation Conor
Almu
Convici
Ralph Var
Vendonson
Sulieol
Alina
Mir Tawhinian
von Hoesen
Genild Witeix
Central State Normal
Pleas
Hastings Banner Speaks of Smith for Congress
Hastings Banner notes W. W. Smith of Barry Clinton Eaton counties as a candidate to succeed Fordney in Congress. It highlights his long service in state offices, prior Senate terms, and party support from local counties. The piece praises his education, integrity, and readiness to represent Michigan in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darky
Ton
Win
ML Smith
Stdobmr
Hamneidi
Congrume
Hon Dot
Fordney
Aaginaw
Agadt
South
Barry
Smith
Owen
Tim Mn
Wie
Clinton
Barrys
Eaton
State Senate
Coleman C. Vaughn
S J.johna
Michigan
Renee Tnt
Terry County
Hinruveess
W. W. Smith
Eafe
Fendney
Michigay
Congress
Hastings
Summer Bible School To Close Thursday
The Summer Bible School held in Lincoln school for five weeks will close with exercises at the Presbyterian church Thursday at 7 50 p m. Pupils from Methodist Baptist and Presbyterian congregations will present a demonstration of learned material.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Presbyterian Church
Eastminster Chapel
Percon
Momory
Jesus
Palestine
Bass Lake
Alma College Prospects Bright for Coming Year
Alma College officials anticipate record attendance next year as Wright Hall nearly fills. Applications for rooms in the girls dormitory have already secured all but two, with two full months until opening. More male inquiries suggest increased enrollment, though room reservations from men arrive later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Wright Hall
Alma
Richey given ten days in jail after livery table act charge
Stewart Richey faced Justice Joseph Riggerstafff on Wednesday for violating the livery table act. He was fined 25.00 by the Alma Justice and invited to visit with Sheriff Witlert at the county jail in Ithaca for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Richey
Joseph Riggerstafff
Richey
Alma
Witlert
Ithaca
Belle J Price Seeks Gratiot County Treasurer Post
Belle J Price announces candidacy for county treasurer citing need to support herself after a recent death. She argues women voters deserve representation and pledges a full-time, careful administration if nominated and elected by Republican voters of Gratiot County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Gratiot
Belle J. Price
Kelley Tours Gratiot County in Senate Bid
Congressman Patrick Kelley of Lansing campaigned through Gratiot County delivering nine speeches in as many towns. He spoke from a curbside autoside setting in Alma and drew about 75 attendees, praising retrenchment in government and disarmament cuts, then lambasted the Newberry case as key to his race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Kelley
Lansing
United States Senate
Gratiot County
Pat
Newberry
Courts of the Land
Senate
Michigan
Kelley
Alma
Superior Street
Washington
Republic Makes Sales Record in Alma Michigan
Republic Truck Sales Corporation reports best June in two years and first half 1922 sales exceed entire 1921 total, per Col Frank B Smith president. Holland Furnace Co advertises free cleaning and inspection for Gratiot County Holland furnace owners. FP L Blanchard Alma Mich to contact for service. Also ads for vanilla or maple nut ice cream 49 cents per quart and Deluxe Candy Co. advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Truck Sales Corporation
Alma
Michigan
Col. Frank &. Smith
Col. Smith
Holland Furnace CO
Holland
Gratiot County
FP. L. Blanchard
Mgr
Mich
Deluxe Candy Co
DeLuxe
Candy Co
Former Alma Man Weds Ex Teacher Olive Eggleston
Miss Olive Eggleston of Parma daughter of Mr and Mrs George C Eggleston and Charles Britten son of Mr and Mrs W S Britten of St Johns were married at one o clock Thursday afternoon at the M l church in Alma They were attended by Miss Eggleston of Chicago sister of the bride and Over Britten brother of the groom Britten is a St Johns graduate who works at the Ruggles truck plant in Saginaw Mrs Britten has taught in Alma schools They will reside in Saginaw as they left for there after the ceremony The couple planned a June wedding but both families matched July 18 as the date and postponed to that day
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Eggleston
Parma
George C. Eggleston
Charles Britten
Britten
St. Johns
Alma
Misa Jean Egglesston
Chicago
Ovear Britten
Mr. Britten
St. Johne
Ferris Institute
Ruggles
Saginaw
Republic Truck Co
Par-Kar Coach Company to Resume Production in St Louis Plant
Indications say Par-Kar Coach Company will begin operations within days at the Bellstrom factory in St Louis after a move from Detroit. New machinery for body building is being installed, with Donald Bist arriving to supervise, while President Westfall and A Ream relocate families and expect strong support from local business leaders as production starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Par-Kar Coach Company
Detroit
Bollstrantory
St.Louis
A. Ream
Donald Bist
Westfall
Concern
Mr. Ream
Bellstrom
Alma
Grangers to Picnic in Corunna Park
Grange members from Genesee Shiawassee and Gratiot counties plan a regional market picnic at Corunna Park on Wednesday August 2. FE W Redman Pomona Grange Master says a large pavilion and baseball grounds will host music, speakers, and a ball game between Grange teams with trophies for the winners. Program begins at 10:00 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Genesee
Shiawassee
Gratiot
Corunna
FE. W. Redman
Pomona Grange
Redman
Genessee Grange Stara
Emery to Speak Here on August 21
Major John G. Emery, aspirant for the Republican nomination for U S Senator, will likely be the second candidate to appear at an Alma evening meeting on Monday, August 21. The event gives Alma residents a chance to hear Emery explain why he should be Michigan’s choice in the September 12 primary. Bill Hart in "Three Word Brand" Strand ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. Emery
United States
Alma
Michigan
Coal Supply Stability Seen Despite Strikes In Alma
Local utilities and industries in Alma face potential coal disruption from strikes, but current reserves seem to cover about five to six weeks for gas and sixty days for electric power. Cement and gravel procurement remain more urgent than fuel, with road work on Woodworth, Downie and West End streets proceeding barring freight curtailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. B. Wagner
Gratiot County Gas Company
Brecken
Alma
Michigan Communitien
Holmes, Crane & Bartling
Reynolds
Woodworth
Downie
West End
Bartling
Organizational meeting forms district W, CT U slate
At the Presbyterian Church on Tuesday the Eighth Congressional district group organized to back a pro prohibition candidate and support local law enforcement in enforcing the Volstead Act. Broughton & Son of Alma secures the contract to build the new high school at Marshall and will begin work promptly. Advertisement notes 40c per quart nut ice cream from DeLuxe Candy Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Eighth Congressional District
W,ct. U
Washington
Broughton & Son
Alma
Marshall
Union Services May Continue in August
Attendance at Sunday evening park services grows with a larger crowd including families arriving by auto. The Yinger Quartet of St. Louis entertained, three boys and a girl, all children of Rev. Yinger. Organizers plan to extend services through August, with Rev. H. H. Anderson of the Christian church as speaker next Sunday on the theme Redemption Realized. A note mentions ice cream per quart price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union
Yinger
St. Louis
M. E
Frank Smith
Ithaca
H. H. Anderson
The
Christian Church
Chautauqua season ticket sales plan outlined at city hall
Guarantors met at city hall to finalize selling of season tickets for the upcoming Chau tauqua opening August 15. Five district captains will lead canvasses with dedicated committees for industrial workers farmers and women and girls business groups. Tickets priced 2.7d with no war tax this year. child tickets for ages 6 to 12 and industrial tickets at 2.00 cover specific numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Industrial Workers
Women's Business Organization
Girls’ Business Organization
Chautauqua
Redpath Bureau
Gratiot County Forms Smith for Congress Club Monday
A Gratiot County Republican meeting in Ithaca July 24 formed the Gratiot Smith for Congress Club to back William M. Smith across the district. Officers and an executive committee were named, endorsing his candidacy with strong cross-county support from Shiawassee Clinton Ionia Montcalm and Gratiot counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Ithaca
Gratiot
William M. Smith
Congress Club
J. N. McCall
Mre
Sacha Messenger Soule
Alma
Charles N. Giddings
St.Louis
Charles H. Goggin
Romaine Clark
Harry Rose
Ashley
Foss C. Eldred
Tonia
Frank ©. Miller
Ionia
J. Clyde Watt
Montcalm County
Carson City
Stanton
Edmore
Mortcalm County
Fred &. Curtis
HM. E. Tourlin
Winifred Duboll
St Johns
J. B. Duboll
Clinton-Gratiot
Edward J. Moinet
Theresa Merrill
Clinton County
Don H. Silsby
American Legion
St Johne
Robert Dalsell
Congregation Church
St Johna
Oliver Spaulding
Mr. Smith
Ionia County
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Supt
Luchiman
van Hobsen
AL Hls
Carlson
Summer Bible School
Price
Republic
Par-Kar Company
Grangers
Emery
Bill Hart
Gratiot Co
Joseph Grover
Molly
Strand
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