Memorial Day Observed With Veterans and New Legion
Memorial Day events in Alma featured Civil War veterans, the American Legion in action, and schoolchildren from Washington school joining the parade. Ceremonies at Strand theatre included a patriotic program and addresses by Rev. Dalley, Rev. Puffey, and C. L. Glasgow, followed by G. A. R. rites at Riverside Cemetery. Camp Fire Girls carried a large American flag and flowers to the river.
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Alma
Han
Mrades
Cintry
America Legion
Ameren
All America
Legion
Strand Theatre
Washington School
Dalley
Duffey
Gipe Patrelly
Lincolny Gottyebore
Phil Lean
Strand
Riverside Cemetery
Gelston
Alma Public
State Street
Auiliary
Women’s Auxiliary of the
American Legion
Kantor
Prea
Mins Gorman
View Press
Tas
Lucy
Ball
Treas
Miss Myers
Geo. Myers
Police Chief Wibber Advises Safe Play for Children
Police Chief Wibber offers guidance to children on sidewalk and vacant lot play to avoid street dangers. He warns against chasing balls into traffic and hitching rides with cars, noting youths suffer the heaviest toll from reckless street crossings.
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Wibber
May Festival at Republic School Grounds
Pupils of East Side School fifth to seventh grades staged a May Festival on the athletic grounds. The event featured a May pole wrapped in Republic Tracks colors and drew three to four hundred attendees. Credits go to Mins Stitt and Garland Nevitt for guiding the pupils and organizing the pageant with proceeds aiding athletic equipment.
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Republic Chool
East Side
Republic
Alma
Republic Shield
Mins Stitt
Garland Nevitt
Mt. Pleasant Normal
Police Chief Vow to Enforce Motor Laws Across Almathi Yeh
Police Chief Vibber announces rigorous enforcement of reckless driving and motor laws in Almathi Yeh. Drivers urged to slow for children, test brakes, and cooperate to prevent accidents. licenses may be suspended for a year for dangerous driving.
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Anil Recklea
Autormobilen
Almathi Yeh
Vibber
Legion meet at National Hall urged for attendance
George W Myers Vout No 142 American Legion schedules an important meeting next Monday evening at National Hall. Commander Reese urges all post members to attend as plans for initiating new members and other Legion matters will be discussed. Nick Bardaville of European Cafe will provide the meal. Redpath chautauqua set for August 4 under Alma Chautauqua Lyceum Association.
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George W. Myers Voat
No. 142
American Legion
Emeker
Nation Hall
Post
Reese
Legionnaires
Nick Bardaville
European Cafe
Tagrion Post
Redpath Chautauque
Alma
Alma Chautauqua Lyceum Association
Chautauqua
Al ma High to Hold Baccalaureate and Commencement
The Al ma High School class of fifty four will graduate on June 17 with a baccalaureate address Sunday June 12 at 7:59 PM by Rev. Gelston of the Fine Presbyterian church and a commencement address by Professor Walter H. French from Michigan Agricultural College at East Lansing. The ceremony will be in the high school auditorium at 2:00 PM the same day, with senior play planned later in the week. The list of expected graduates includes 38 girls and 16 boys such as Robert Anspach Vern Archer Ida Archer William Baker Mary Barry Fay Bartling Mabel Bradford and many more.
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M. E. Churcch
Willis L. Gelston
Fine Presbyterian Church
Walter H. French
Deepartment of Education
Michigan Agricultural College
East Lansing
Bey
Robert Anspach
Vern Archer
Ida Archer
William Baker
Mary Barry
Fay Bartling
Mabel Bradford
Niny Church
Luis Cooper
Ward Creech
Reward Dust
Grace Davis
Frances Mckinnon
Margaret Lake
Nena Duffey
Frances Fowler
Carlyle Gallagher
Donald Gillet
Velma Godfrey
Ruth Grierson
Henry Holland
Erin Hicks
Julia Hasbrook
Margaret Hotlines
Peal Hooper
Bernice Hooper
Orville Ingersoll
Mario Knudson
Inga King
Vivian Kuhtman
Alice Leonard
Velmer Lyon
Mryle McCorkey
Foster Mitchell
Margaret Moore
Frank Neal
Ruth Palmer
Encl Pembroke
Helen Plats
Flag Day Proclaimed With Neighbor's Day and Community Sunday
Governor Sleeper urges flags to fly on June 14 1920 and National Neighbors Day June 12 plus Community Sunday June 13. Weather summary notes mean max 67 mean min 41, high 82 on the 41 and low 28 on the 3, total 2.2 inches precipitation with 12 clear days, 12 partly cloudy and 7 cloudy.
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Homare
United States
Albert E. Sleeper
State of
Michigan
P.M Smith
Bennitti and Palmer Set for June 9 Concert at First Methodist
George Bennitti assisted by soprano Ruth Palmer will perform at the First Methodist Episcopal Church on Prospect Avenue Wednesday evening June 9. The duo has previously delighted Alma audiences, promising another pleasing program.
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George Bennitti
Ruth Palmer
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Prospect Avenue
Bennitti
Miss Palmer
Alma
Lyceum Course Ready With Star Attractions At Strand
The Alma Chautauqua Lyceum Association announces a four act season at Strand Theatre featuring The Minimax by E. Lowke with New York cast, Paulo Gruppe violinist, a violinist and pianist, Criterion Quartet of New York, Edison Diamond Disc records, and sculptor Laredo Taft from the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Alma Chautauquaa Lyceum Association
Alraaly
Alton
Etecerd Lowke
New York
Max
Sun
Wons
Showliie
Srorth
Prea
Reparte
Paulo Gruppe
Europe
Amerie
Ter
United States
Canada
Criterion Quartette
Madame Nordica
David Bisphany
Madame Schumann-Heink
United States Marine Band
Edison Miamond
Laredo Taft
Art Institute of Chicago
Alma Business Men's Credit Association Formed
A new Alma Business Men's Credit Association was formed at a Friday city hall meeting after adopting a constitution and bylaws. F T Wylie and M H Vorel spearheaded the effort, with 40 members targeted to ensure success as local business men sign up in coming weeks. The group aims to address rising costs, including a $1.65 net charge for Maggue and a coal price surge cited by officials.
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Alma Business Men's Ocredit, Association
F. T. Wylie
Lanving
M. H. Vorel
Business Men's Credit Association of
Lansing
Wyllys
Utilities Commission
Associa
Maggue
Tien
Alma
Case in Tihaew court over Nina McCall Rock suit
A circuit court in Tihaew heard the case of Nina McCall Rock suing Dr. Carney Ida Peck and others for 10100. The trial advances slowly due to long witness examinations. Jury seating went smoothly. principal witnesses incl. Nina McCall Rock and her mother Mrs. Van Norman. The plaintiff may press a technical claim of exceeded authority by Carney. defendants expect a witness to counter this. If evidence remains weak, a directed verdict may be sought Friday.
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Nina McCall Rock
Td. Carney
Mins Ida Peck
Tihaew
van Norman
Rock
Amiist Tr Coomey
Embager
de. Carney
Rimers
Carn Itix
Republics Triumph In Twin Wins Over Danville Club
The Republic Trucks of Alma defeated Danville Illinois Industrial champs in two games, weather permitting. Big Bob Shevlow started the first inning and led the Trucks to early leads as Rip Hagerman shut down the Danville batting. The Republics plated five runs in the opening frame against Jack Carroll, then allowed one hit in seven innings. In the Sunday clash Hagerman again held Danville to one hit, while Alma’s bats produced decisive runs. J.P. Blenman of Detroit visited M. M. Hauck’s home this week.
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Barger
Danville
Ilinois
Industrial
Ehempionis Af
Big Bob Shevlow
Rip Hagerman
Tlingis
Vicrtors
The
Republic
Jack Carroll
Wyandotte
Indiana
Iinois
Alma
Legion Takes Work Ex-Service Men Mut Over Salvation Army Drive
Ex service men voice firm stance against the Salvation Army drive as they push for greater participation and outreach within the legion. They argue for self reliance and organized effort to support veterans in need.
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Salvation Army
Salvation Army drive to end in Alma city bid
The American Legion plans a concerted effort next Wednesday evening to close the Salvation Army drive in Alma Michigan. Commander Reese says Alma has never surpassed the quota and the Legion will sweep the city to secure the remaining pledges and ensure the Army meets its goal. The Legion assures that if the drive fails the Army would be active countywide and never lack support when needed.
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American Legion
Salvation Army
Chatemman
Frank P. Smith
Alma
Michigan Presbyterian
Reese
American Legion Post
Alina
Alee
Baccalaureate on Sunday at Avia College Weeklong Exercises Planned
Rev Palmer of Columbus will deliver the annual baccalaureate address on Wednesday. Avia College announces a busy commencement week with kindergarten exhibits, class exercises, and Oscar Wilde play Lady Windermere's Fan at Strand theater. Alumni events include a luncheon, baseball game, and senior promenade. Academic procession and commencement exercises close the week.
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Avia College
Samuel
Palmer
Columbus
Ohie
Broad St Presbyterian Church
Co Nanthis
General Assembly
Presbyterian Church
Berg
Crooks
Oscar Wilde
Lady Winderoere
Strand Theater
Arusteee
Howe
Ald
College Nine
Pres
Ho M Crooks
Dr. Palmer
Philomathean Society
Lady Windemere
Bord of Trustees
Oncheon
Board of Trustees
Ve. College
H. M. Crooks
SS. Palmer
Broad St. Presbyterian Ehurch
Ohio
Start Construction Of New Building In Alma Ford Garage Project
Wick will commence the new Ford garage by Johnson & Thompson on Park Avenue corner, Alma. The one story 18 a building with basement will feature plate glass front, ample space for fifteen autos, Ford cars and tractors, with restrooms and amenities. Estimated cost is 5000 dollars.
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Park Avenue
Superior Street
Siuperion Street
Swidthy
Ford
Fordson
Ulle Hus
TWO GAMES AT REPUBLIC TRACKS SET FOR SUNDAY TWIN BILL
The Republic Tracks will host undefeated Paige Detroit in a Sunday twin bill at Alma field with a 2:00 p.m. start for the first game and the second to follow. Paige Detroit, last year’s Detroit industrial champion, seeks the season’s honor again and is regarded as one of Michigan’s strongest squads.
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Republic
Paige-Detroit
Detroit
Michigan
Alma
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