Alma College Confers Doctor of Divinity on Rev J Frank Jackson
The Alma College thirty second commencement closes with sixteen graduates and a high ceremony. Rev J Frank Jackson receives the Doctor of Divinity degree after a week of services and speeches led by President H M Crooks. A $50,000 gift from Dr and Mrs Lancashire is announced as a continuing college benefaction.
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Ralph Sawyer
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Emma Wales
Detroit
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Stanley Warner
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Martha Purdy
Gagetown
Gretchen Gies
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Grittenden and Powers Duel Ends in Alma Loss
A tight pitching duel saw Grittenden of Alma face Powers of Ypsilanti. Powers shaded the clash, scoring the deciding run after a seventh inning miscue. Powers allowed two hits and struck out four, while Crittenden fanned ten and yielded five singles. The run scored on a break in misplay when Powers stole second and advanced on a misplayed throw. The loss marks Alma’s only defeat at home this season, despite a strong effort.
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St Louis to Host Noted Fourth of July Celebration
A large Independence Day celebration is planned in St Louis with extensive plans for entertainment and crowds. The event aims for a memorable county Fourth, with cooperation from nearby communities Alma and Thicn, in what promises to be one of the county’s finest affairs.
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Maxwell Nine Dropped Doubleheader In Weekender Clash
Gough and Trackey pitched a pitchers battle as Maxwell fell to the Detroit Republics in Saturday action 5 to 4, then dropped a 2 to 1 decision in nine innings Sunday. Comstock and Olmstead held the Reformers to limited hits, while Sherlow Baum and Rabbit Oakes led the Republic offense with multiple safeties. The Redpath Alma Chautauqua dates were set for August 1 to 7 with Wright Park annex hosting the event and plans for a premier program underway.
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Weber
Rubidwau
Smith
Repaulinos
Pally
Morwells
Wright Park
Masonic
Endowment drive for Alma College resumes nationwide push
Campaign to raise a million dollar endowment for Alma College restarts after World War I pause. Officials revived efforts across the state to accelerate fundraising, banking on renewed activity and broader support as the emergency period ends.
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Republic Nine Prepares For Strong Schedule Of Games
Republic baseball club lists notable tests over coming weeks after a pair of draws with Maxwell. Upcoming matches include American Oil of Jackson, Truckmakers at home, River Rouge in Alma on June 22, Coopers of Detroit June 20, and Omaha’s Murphy Did It nine on July 1. The Torrelsen Axle team from Cleveland also visits, billed as top local club last year. Samuel F. Anderson, longtime Alma resident, died at his Vermontville home.
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Pupils to Stage Operetta Wandinilly of Holland
Seventh and eighth grade pupils will stage an operetta at the high school Friday evening at 8.00. The story follows Wilhelmina and her suitors as a mill forces changes, a visitor from America arrives to revive the windmill, and a town band drummer stirs romance. The plot includes love triangles, a mill strike threat, and the prospect of life in London.
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Alma college caps elect leaders for year sports teams
Captains for baseball track and basketball were elected Monday morning at Alma college for next year. Evdie Boyne Edilin Boyne of Marlette and Sinclair Tebow of Detroit were named leaders of the baseball track and basketball teams respectively. Boyne has pitched three years and leads in two championship seasons, Richards is a sophomore from Sandusky and Tebow starred for the green team that came close to the championship. Wright Park reports twin deer born, one died, leaving two. Officials plan to add foxes and more animals soon.
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Alma College Orators and Athletes Honored at Final Chapel
The Alma College annual final chapel honored seniors across multiple sports and activities. Oratory winners Blanche Mashin and Lyle Barnhart led the list, with debaters Howard Burtch Lyle Hambart and others also recognized. Basketball and track awards shared among Alma and neighboring towns. Poster notes mention store owner promoting a grand opening with ice cream promotions, and a separate piece urges careful regard for tuberculosis patients in military service.
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Chicago
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Robert Wyatt
Lee Sharrar
Alm
Paul Cash
Donald Smith
Forest Smith
Fay Anderson
Breckenridge
Glen Richards
Detroit
Sinclair Tebo
Stephen Nisbet
Twinning
Waldo Crittenden
Howell Rosehall
Leland Fitch
Marlette
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Frank Pelton
Bentley
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Tynes
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William Richards
Sanctuaky
Tawas
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Berrien Springs
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Miss Mashin
Crittenden
Tomion
Dunning
Cash
Williame
Johnson
Tebo
Richards
Howard Hurtch
Leland Pitch
Emberson Ardis
Donald Smilith
Michigan Northern Railroad plans from Bay City to Kalamazoo
Work started Saturday on the Michigan Northern Railroad project, expanding from a Hay City Lansing route to Bay City to Kalamazoo with a Lansing and Kalamazoo junction at Maple Rapids. The $3,000,000 line has approvals, officers, and a Detroit engineering firm backing the plan as it targets Alma for potential repair shops and depot facilities. The move sparks local optimism, with early surveys and county activity expected in weeks, amid mixed weather delaying some preliminary ball and track events.
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