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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1912
Page
7
Prof West, head of Alma College chemistry, declined a Washington State College head position with a raise and five assistants. Alma students praise his loyalty, noting his popularity and recognized ability of Alma professors across the country.
The senior class presented a three act farce The Trick Play in the college chapel before the largest audience yet. Carrie Rowland’s Tilly A Maid Who Loses de Putcher Boy drew hearty laughter. After Act V the class sang and Robert Hume presented a portrait to Dr. Bruske marking his retirement as Alma College president.
The Graduate program of Miss Theo Amsbury and the Junior program of Miss Florence Rozema, both from Alma Music department, presented Friday at 4:18 p.m. in the chapel. It marked the seventh annual pupils’ program, praised as one of the best. Amsbury, a beloved figure among local music lovers, delivered a superb graduate recital. Rozema, though less known, displayed notable talent with selections by Bach, Schubert, Schumann, Rossini, and Cadman, among others, highlighting her growing artistry.
The Department of Public Instruction urges school districts to establish libraries at the July 8 meeting. A simple majority vote carries the action and costs nothing to the district. Once established, districts receive their share of the county library fund based on census-rolled children, plus books and money from township holdings. A good library is viewed as valuable school equipment.
Miss Robinson reports on the Inter-state Kindergarten Union Convention in Des Moines. The Froebel society then enjoyed Stevie's ice-cream at the expense of the newly elected officers. Friday morning the K. G. girls hosted their annual picnic for mothers and children in the college grove.
Mrs Annie Elliott spent Wednesday in Alma. Leta Elliott went to Hamburg to spend the summer with her aunt Mrs Frank Kirby. Mr and Mrs Henry Harroon entertain daughter Leona Snyder from Thompsonville. Charlie Romine of Alma visited cousin Lyle Follick Saturday. Gertrude Stambaugh visiting friends in St Louis. Mrs Nora LaVoy hosted her mother Mrs Cynthia Wilson of Ferris Saturday. Olive Smith stayed with cousin Mrs Lola Finch of Wyman. Mr and Mrs Williams of Shepherd visited aunt Mrs Harriet Schaeffer Sunday. New cheeseman Wilkenson of Greenville arrived Saturday. Main moving to Williamston. Mrs Alice Butcher and Stella Anner guests of Mr and Mrs Botton Saturday night and Sunday. Mr and Mrs Marshall Smith near Stanton visiting sister Mrs Alice Cumming Friday. Floyd and Bernie Duryee went to Flint Saturday to visit aunt. Mr John Schaeffer returned Sunday after three weeks in Ohio. Huelah Bryant went to Marion Saturday.
Alma Michigan City passes Ordinance No 79 ordering removal of telephone wires and poles from Superior Street to Park Avenue and their replacement with underground conduits. Provisions require no damage to utilities or property, minimal street disruption, 24 hour notice to the Mayor, and restoration of streets, with immediate effect. Mayor and City Clerk certify the ordinance as adopted June 7 1912.
Residents and business men of Alma Michigan petition the Common Council to allow scales to stay in front of the feed barn on East Superior Street. They request placement under plans that protect the street and pavement, arguing scales would greatly aid local producers and sellers. The signers include 280 Superior Street business men and managers from four manufacturing institutions.
The Alma City Council, with a quorum present, approves the treasurer report and orders it on file. Aldermen also direct the Water Board to install a stand pipe east of City Hall for sprinkling. Bond review notes delay caused by missing corporate seal as authority considers bond approval and return of bonds for seal attachment.
Alma Michigan Common Council adjourned regular meeting held in the Connell rooms on June 7 1919. The record notes attendance and routine city business discussed and actions taken during the session.
Wednesday at ten o'clock the Academy presented a program including Two Larks piano solo by Miss Bertha Bielby Invocation by Rev J W Priest Bellaggio Tusinghier from Semiramide by J ene Rosinj Japanese Poetry by Viviane Berkeley Miller Americanisms by Bernice Amanda Miller Cheerfulness scenes performed by Miss Bielby and Miss Jackson
May 1912 saw mean maximum 68, mean minimum 45, and mean 56 degrees. Max 86 on the 23rd, min 4 on the 1st and 19th. Precipitation total 7.55 inches with 1.42 inches in 24 hours on the 12th. Sixteen days with 61 or more precip, seven clear days, eighteen partly cloudy, eleven cloudy. Thunderstorms occurred on the 5th, 7th, 18th, 19th, 20th, 22nd, 27th, and 28th. P. M. Smith, Local Observer.
The Geneva Ophthalmoscope and Retinoscope is described as a premier and costly device for objective eye testing, with G. B. Porter owning the only one in the area.
West Arcada notes Al Beeson purchased a fine E M F five passenger car. Mr and Mrs Beeson enjoyed a town trip Saturday. Ely Wolfe progresses with his barn project. Amons end relations with Tha Medlar and a winter partner is with her again. Art Murphy raised his barn last week and Charlie’s auto travels lively. School closes for summer in Eckert. Finch couple planning to move to the far West.
Advertised list for the week ending June 8 1912 names FE A Benjamin Mr George Dursham Mrs Jas D Mitchell Mr Newt Smith. Unclaimed letters will go to the Dead Letter Office on June 24 1912.
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