Alma College Anniversary Highlights Founding Presidents
The anniversary recounts Alma College’s early leadership from Dr. George F. Hunting to Dr. A. P. Bruske. It notes Bruske’s long service since 1891, upgrades to the endowment from 50 000 to over 400 000, and student growth from 125 to 300. Activities include six societies, Y M C A and Y W A groups, and strong oratory and gospel programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Hunting
Hunting
Alma College
First Presbyterian Church
Kalamazoo
A. P. Bruske
Dr. Bruske
Broske
Rachen
Germany
Fruske
East Saginaw
Nankin Township
Wayne County
Academy of Adrian College
Drew Seminary
Charlotte
Saginaw
Bruske
Kruske
Wright Hall
Davis Field
Athletic Association
Almanian
Colleges of the West
Alma
Michigan Intercollegiate Associations
Central
Michigan
Six Great Specials for Saturday Only Do Shopping Early
Saturday only offers on home textiles include 45 inch embroider flouncing with matching bandings at 79 cents per yard, 25 pieces of fast color Flaxons in patterns at 15 cents per yard, 10 pieces of pure silk foulards in all colors at 39 cents per yard, and a ladies black umbrella set with prices up to $1.50 at 98 cents each.
Alma College Alumni Mark Twenty Fifth Anniversary
A mass meeting celebrated Alma colleges twenty fifth anniversary with hundred of testimonials and a generous gift of fifty golden eagles for retiring president. Rev Sherman Le Devine spoke on Dr Braske and Alma’s benefactors Folsom and Tiradley noted for charity and endowment. Speakers recalled early days with Professors Mitchell and Moore sending greetings from Saginaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Sherman le Devine
Devitre
Braske
Folsom
Chatlickt
Nelson A. Bradley
Bay Cit
Tiradley
Bay City
Congress
James E Mitchell
Prof. Mitchell
Mitchell
Alma College
John Moore
Saginaw
Moore
Alumni Reunion Sets Record at College
The alumni reunion drew the largest crowd in college history with notable events and speeches. The piece acknowledges Dr Bruske for appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bruske
Historic Day Exercises at College Chapel Presided by Seeley
Tuesday morning exercises in the college chapel were led by Hon. John F. Seeley of Caro. He opened with song and prayer and paid tribute to the college benefactor Ammi W. Wright, late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F. Seeley
Caro
Seeley
Ammi W. Wright
Alumni Back For Commencement List Features Many Names
The roster shows numerous alumni and former students returning for commencement including Fred Perry Detroit Michigan L S Eagle lorris Oklahoma and many couples such as Mr and Mrs Steve Hill Bad Axe Mich and Mr and Mrs J E Webber Alpena Mich. Also listed are Miss Marian Paddock Detroit Mich Miss Frances Mason Blanchard Miss Agnes Hope St Johns Mich and Rev and Mrs C W Sidebotham Brooklyn Mich among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Perry
Detroit
Mich
L. S
Lake City
Edith Cook
Cleveland
Ohio
Bertha Trask
Saginaw
W. S. Soper
Chicago
Minnie Kinnard
Albuqurque
New Mexico
Rath Pierson
Providence
Move On Now Crowd Policing and Local Health Ads
Four policemen threaten to move on a street crowd and rough enforcement is described. Dr Kings New Life Mills are praised for promoting gentle action toward health, with local businesses Wheaton Sons Rhodes Deng Store and Rexall cited. Mt Pleasant residents visited Alma for Sunday dinner at the Wright house hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Francis. Alma five piece orchestra played a High School alumni dance in Ithaca last Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
C. W. Sidebotham
Lucius Bagley
Sadie Messinger
Harold Gaunt Gove
van Page
Chicago
Ruth Pierson
Providence
R. 1
Pierson
Louis Brook
Howell
Mary C. Gelston
CW. Sidebotham
Beckwith
Ays
Kings New Life Mills
Wheaton & Sons
Rhodes’ Deng
Rexall
Mt. Pleasant
Wright
Elmer Francis
Atithaca
Also Mentioned on This Page
York
C. B. Chatfield
White
Williams College
Alexander Folsom
Mhessingers
Sandy Dancay Wolverine
Rev
H. A. Drake
St. Louis
Pearl Webber
Midland
Pearl Hubber
Selma Hahn
Hazel DuLong
Edith Hewitt
Kalkaska
Eblecte
August F. Bruske
Robert Wilson
Guantinamo
Cuba
Lois Fraker
Grand Ledge
Charles G. Rhodes
Cushing & Benedict
Hunter
Alma, Mich
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