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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jul 27, 1922
Page
6
Frank M Sparks writes in the Dovid Kapils Herald praising William M Smith as a persistent Michigan political presence. The piece notes Smith's long Republican service, farm district support, and prior leadership roles, portraying him as a dedicated, capable figure for Congress and Washington.
Mrs Moult Monn hosted Frances Willard Union for a July meeting with thirty attendees enjoying a bountiful pot luck supper. The annual mid-summer gathering is held at her farm home and promises a September report by District President Mrs McGee on the State Convention.
Reed Ruggles and Charles R Murphy visited Alma on Saturday and Tuesday. The text lists multiple locals and visitors, advertising assorted products, a Maple Nuts promotion, and a Tanlac pitch. It covers community events, church figures, civic groups, and vaudeville street performances drawing crowds to Alma.
Owen, Ames & Kimball of Grand Rapids has started remodeling the second floor of Alma College’s old gymnasium into a modern chemistry building. The project will be finished before September and will feature new desks seating four per table. Upon completion, Alma College will have a leading small college chemistry facility in the state.
The Alma Independents defeated the Western Bloomer Girls 6 to 4 in a Sunday game. Starter Mike Deran pitched for the Bloomer Girls until the third, then Anderson shut them down, while Brooks of the Independents allowed seven hits including a homer by the Bloomer Girls. Bohle hit a homer for Alma as judgments and hits kept the offense alive. A separate note highlights the Dykotan Joyce Expo in Alma on the Roller Mille grounds as a troop benefit with a beauty contest attracting community interest.
East Alma residents and visiting guests populate a century old column with varied updates. Miss Pearl Grove and Mary Grove host and visit Elmwood Avenue friends while Florence Taylor of Linden Avenue enjoys time with Willedale and Toledo acquaintances. Mrs Earl Gow on Grove Avenue spends a lake weekend. Mt. Pleasant’s Devin McMillan visits daughter Mrs J W Leahy in E Superior. Milk deliverer Lewis Brink reports twenty three customers moved to Lansing recently. John Mix fished at Pine River with nineteen hurt in an amusing misprint. Thirty Wheel workers camped and fished at Tule Lake near Grand Rapids. The Frank Porter family from Grove Avenue return from Fifth Lake after ten days away. Dan Cole Jr and Forest McGill huckleberrying last week. Tadies Ald meets Friday July 28 with Mrs W W Bragg on Michigan Avenue. Roy Bowen couple welcome a baby boy born Monday. Jose Augustine and son Grove Avenue head to Ithaca then Lansing to locate. Orin Spider assists Mr Anderson west of the city harvesting rye. Billy McIntire helps Ampter Otto with farm work. Rev J M Gelston to preach Heaven the Life at Bastminster Chapel this Sunday. sermons praised by congregation. Dan Dickens of Grove Avenue travels from Kansas City to Tampa Florida to aid Gulf supply depots for the Repair He plant. Mr and Mrs Anderson (nee Benin Dyer) of Grove Avenue announce a baby daughter born July 12.
The chinch bug, a crop pest long prevalent in western states, has appeared in Southern Michigan counties in large numbers. Prof. KR Pettit of Michigan Agricultural College notes mild winters likely enabled the invasion. He describes control methods including a rapid barrier ditch, plowing, soil pulverizing, and kerosene in furrows, plus crop rotation limits. A separate note states Illinois governor earns the highest U S salary at 20000 while Nebraska's governor gets 2500.
Next Sunday Alma Day will be observed at the East Superior Christian Church with an assembly. The church will close to allow members to attend. Autos will depart from the church at Urah. Mr. Roger Zinn will be ordained to the Christian ministry by the local church during the Assembly Sunday afternoon.
The speaker of the House of Commons cannot debate and votes only to break a tie, while the Lord Chancellor in the Lords may speak and vote on all occasions.
Clinton County farmer and schoolteacher William M. Smith has served a decade in state and county roles, eight years on commissions, and is described as an able lawyer and practical farmer. Endorsements praise his fitness to represent the district in Congress amid favorable editorials.
Gratiot County Herald notes Smith of St. Johns as sole viable candidate for Correas in place of J W Fordney, with unity across Gratiot Ionia Clinton Montcalm Shiawassee. Alma Journal and Saranac Advertiser praise his fitness, farm and labor leadership, and broad district support. Portland Review sees Smith as likely nominee if solid across five counties. Ontario counties and Sag inaw support highlighted.
Reports from Howard City Record and Carsonity Gazette describe William M. Smith of St Johns as a farm rooted candidate with strong character and courage. They indicate he is a successor to a prominent Saginaw statesman, with a clear field in the district.
Clinton County editors praise Hon. William M. Smith for Congress citing broad support and valuable public experience. Ovid Register Union endorses his ability and clean record as fitting the important frame. Maple Rapids Dispatch says he could approach Fordney’s caliber for the district.
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