County road system touted as superior to township plans
The article argues for county road governance under the Covert Act, detailing a three member six year term county road commission, a professional superintendent, and direct control over inter county and local roads. It notes cost relief to townships, streamlined bidding, and faster, centralized upkeep to prevent road decay, with praise for Decoration Day observances by local groups.
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Offee
Nowre Aranged
Barry
Werner
Alame
Cowart
Fond Aystem
State Highway Commissioner
State Highway Department
Board of
County Road Communsioners
Alma police strike threat leads to overhaul of force
Alma police officers demanded higher pay and shorter hours, prompting the city to replace most of the force. City officials argued salaries were already generous under the new ordinance with the lowest pay at 1000 dollars yearly. Chief Vibber, though, resisted a free hand and initiated a new lineup to be on duty going forward.
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Alma
Taxcar Vibber
Peice
City Commission
William E Rogers
Wibber
Iver
Vibber
Ant
Trewkinge
City appoints Reynolds as fire chief and Vibber as police head
City manager William E Reynolds named the fire chief for the coming year and the chief of police as the present chief, with confirmation by the city commission. The charter requires mayoral appointment with commission approval, and the action follows past practice amid charter conflicts. Sartor was reappointed fire chief, elected two weeks ago, with department backing guiding the decision.
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Thal
William E Reynolds
Meus
Dkeor Vibber
Murphy
Putive
de Syrtnt
Des
Fie
Alan
Sartor
Fire Department
Axa
Alma College to visit Albion for track and baseball meet
Alma College teams travel to Albion Friday and Saturday for a track meet and baseball series. The track squad aims for a strong showing with several veterans, while the baseball team seeks a win in elimination games and a final showdown Saturday. Alma may face Hilldale or Albion, Kalamazoo to meet the nonm meeting winner, and both teams expect solid performances despite limited practice.
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Alma College
Albion
Probleme of Gore
Manoga
Maroun
Crewi
Alma
Kalamintoo Ard
Albian
Hilledale
Kalamazoo
Raturiay
Stich
Alma Marble & Granite Works opens in St Tavis
Thomas Brewer, proprietor of the marble works in St. Tavis, launches a new industry named Alma Marble & Granite Works. He has leased ground at the foot of State street from the Marquette railroad, with a building planned at 20 by 60 feet. The plant will mill, cut, and polish monuments locally, plus a sales office and display room. The site will be landscaped with lawn and shrubs to enhance appearances.
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Thomas Brewer
St. Tavis
Alma Marbile & Granite Works
State Street
Pers Marquette Railroad
Monumente
Mane
Mrewer
Alma College Commencement Week Schedule Summary
Alma College opens commencement with Sunday events including farewell communion, baccalaureate address by President Harry Means Crooks, and final chapel. Monday features awards and class day programs for kindergarten and senior classes. Tuesday includes memorial service for deceased alumni with Rev James Barkley address and alumni luncheon. Evening activities cover women’s exams and senior group events. Wednesday hosts final events and reception as commencement concludes.
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Alma College
Servie
Harry Means Crooks
LL. D
Board of Trustees
Alma
Pods
Janes Barkley
Deteait
Yroi Nuroulds
Suine
Lowa
Alice
Leases Place for John Lucian Theatre Upgrade
John Lucian plans to reopen the Old Liberty theater under E. H. Weese of Hoffala New York with a full remodel. Luehini, owner of nearby shops, will close the current front, slanted floor, and stage to fit the new pool room bowling alley business. He may run a barber shop in the pool room. tables and equipment will be installed promptly. Ladhind, long connected with local trade, has led various ventures including the Lowtitn candy store and later partnerships, now selling interests to Meo Rialieks.
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John Lucian
Seare Eninge
Old Liberty
Theatre Buble
E. H. Weese
Hoffala
N.Y
Iwo
Luehini
Luchini
Ladhind
Lowtitn
Gut
Weank Fontik
Repuidw Rilhont
Fam Tie
Tol, Meo Rialieks
Fred C. Ely Dies in Petoskey After Long Illness
Fred C. Ely died Sunday morning June 1 in Petoskey after a long illness with Bright's disease. A pioneer Alma citizen, he was deputy postmaster for years and served as city and township treasurer at different times. He moved north about twenty years ago and later held city clerk and city treasurer posts in Petoskey. Numerous friends regret his passing.
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Fred C. Ely
Petoskey
Bright
Mr. Ely
Alma
the Record
Seek Change of Trunk Line Road Efforts
Efforts are under way to shift the Ithaca Alma Road to the west as authorities pursue changes to the trunk line route. Officials say the adjustment would improve traffic flow and safety for nearby residents and travelers.
Trunk line shift favored by Alma Ithaca Arcada move
Village of Ithaca Alma and Arcada township push for moving the State Trunk Line Road west from Ithaca to Alma. Alma city commission approves a resolution to back the plan and seeks state highway department support. The proposed change would open larger areas for both towns and reroute the line via cemetery road into Alma.
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Ithaca
Alma
State Highway Department
Exeness
Arcada
Almia
City
Cemetery Road
State Street
City Commission of
Tthaca
Holme
Pont
Maxwell Pruckmakers to Meet Famous Detroit Team in Two Games
The Pruckmakers host the famed Maxwell team from Detroit for two games at Republic Field on Saturday and Sunday. Expected to be the fastest twi ll ball games in years, the clash pits strong pitching and new players against Detroit’s top swingers. Public team hopes to bolster a already solid lineup with possible former big leaguers joining for the weekend set.
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Pruckmakers
Detroit
Maxwell
Wiel
Detvalt
Dupathie
Perthae
Wells
Hopublice
Maxwells
Republic Feld
Ine
Organize White Shrine In Alma
A White Shrine of Jerusalem has been organized in Alma with charter members from St. Louis and nearby towns. The group, covering territory around Alma, discusses leadership roles, aims to support city morals, and plans to fund half of the current worker’s salary at the next meeting.
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Jerusalem
Eastern Star
Lahsing
Alma
Gran Rapide
Saginaw
Terverse
St. Louis
Placya
Unler
Elana
Knights ‘Templars
A. B
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Shephent
Glen Knap
Anna Crisps
Mra Bist Fiune
J . Blakley
Adams
Worthy Herald
J. McKenzie
Tomlin
Roy Torin
Frank Parker
Earl Parker
Florence Slapter
Harrington
Harvey
Maye Guard
Mr. Miller
King
Ray Madden
Andrew Hall
Irene
Mies
Ming Peek
Drowned Boy Elwood Willett at State Street Bridge
Elwood Willett, 16, son of Mr. and Mrs. Elmer Willett of 504 Bridge Street, drowned Monday while swimming near the State Street bridge. He shouted for help, sank, and despite efforts by companions and nearby men, the body was recovered about an hour later. He was missing when help arrived. resuscitation failed. Body sent to Woodstock for burial. Willett had been employed at the Republic and Coroati theatre in Alma.
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PG Sdss
Elwood
Willett
Aed
Elmer
Willet
Bridge St
State Street Bridge
Woodstock
Lenawee County
White Elwoml Willet
Alma
The
Republic
Coreati Theatre
Memorial Day Exercises Recalled by Veteran Parade
Frigid Friday afternoon saw a crowded gathering for Memorial Day exercises led by Company 87 Michigan State Troops at the G A R veterans event. The program included prayers, a tribute to the departed, school children, a choir, and a cemetery ritual before a river procession.
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Cullenge
Duffy
Sailor Deal
Michigan
G. A. BR
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