Alma College Ends Commencement With 22 Graduates
Alma College closed its thirtieth commencement week with 22 graduates from the college and 15 from the kindergarten department amid favorable weather and large crowds. The baccalaureate address by President Harry Means Crooks urged graduates to serve the nation and uphold American ideals. Graduation events included class day, a college music recital, senior day exercises, and a morning commencement in the college chapel.
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Taylor appeals speeding conviction in circuit court
C. H. Taylor, convicted last week in a jury trial for speeding, has appealed to the circuit court. Taylor and his attorney May Poliusky contest the validity of the ordinance under which he was arrested, signaling possible further legal maneuvers. Testimony in justice court indicated speeds of 30 to 60 mph with blur of fence poles as he traveled west of the city. Taylor, from Detroit, serves as consulting engineer for the Republic Motor Truck Co. and other major firms.
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Traverse City
Napoleon Motor Car Company
Alma
Alma population grows as census counts show rapid rise
Alma is a city of 6 066 residents per the annual school census. Takers fear a few may be missed but doubt any omission will alter the total. Growth appears rapid since government counts showed 2 757 six years ago, with a prior pupil census listing 4 125 a year earlier, indicating about one third growth in little over a year. The note ends with an ad for “Mystery of the Double Cross” at Idiehour Friday.
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Alma College Athletes Receive Letters and Pins
President J. M. Crooks awarded 14 football letters, 7 basketball, 11 baseball, 2 tennis, 2 for debate and oratory at Alma College. Recipients include Yale, French, Hoolihan, Lett, Barabeau, Foote, Fitch, MacAuley, Smith, Richards, Hebert, Miller, Spooner, Richards, Johnston, Gallagher, Depew, Ward, Ritter, Wright, Ballou, Kruger, Burtch and others. Seniors Ward and Ritter also received sweaters. first time letter winners received the gold and pearl A pin.
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Elect French
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Hoolihan
Mieurant
Lett
Ithaca
Barabewa
A. Foote
FE. Fonte
Grand Ledge
Fitch
Mar Fotte
MacAuley
Calumet
M. Smith
Alma
Richards
Hebert
Detroit
Miller
Hudson
Spooner
Johnston
E. Foote
Foote
Gallagher
Kay Chty
French
Coleman
Captain Depew
Caro
Elect Fitch
Marlette
Boyne
Simminton
Mt. Pleasant
Ardis
McBain
Vender
Edna Ward
Charlevoix
Wilhelmine Ritter
New York City
Thomas W. Wright
Adelaide Ballou
Dubate
Heverly
Titus
Melvin
DeTour
Wright
Kruger
Bay City
Burtch
Howell
Mixx Ward
Mins
Officers Break Up Robber Gang Rounding Up Members
Police announce the roundup of a robbery gang that has raided multiple central Michigan towns, detaining several suspects and pledging ongoing investigations to dismantle the organization.
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Four Detroit suspects tied to Michigan gang robberies
A gang roundup near Alma led to the arrest of Harvey Brown and Frank Rundell with two women. Confessions allege at least twenty four robberies across central Michigan over four to six months, including Breckenridge Riverdale Ashley McBrides and Sheridan store loot. Detectives recovered diamonds watches money kodaks necklaces revolvers rings and more at the suspects rooms. One girl identified as Florence Sanford of Greenville. others unnamed. Suspects held for Sheridan authorities where a reward was posted.
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Ayceus
Harvey: Brown
Detroit
Wrest
Frank Ranell
Breckenridge
Riverdale
Ashley
McBrides
Sheridan
Powers
Rundel
Artrest
Saundersherif
Chivence Wheeler
Frank Rundell
Florence Sanford
Greenville
Eee
Brown
Avas
Gratiot
Alma College trustees vote to extend endowment drive
Alma college trustees decide to continue the endowment campaign aiming to reach one million dollars by May 15 1918. They cite wartime shifts and future demand for college trained men and plan to adjust the effort as needed. Also announces Redpath chautauqua return July Set to August 10 with a stronger program.
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Sheriff ordered to hold unregistered men 21 to 41
Sheriff Bradford received a telegram from Governor leoper directing him to detain all men aged 21 to 41 who were not registered before June 12. The detainees will be turned over to federal authorities, according to Yee Sports.
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Yee Sports
Alma High awards athletic letters to 11 students
Letters for athletics and oratory and declamation were awarded this week at Alma High School. Eleven letters were given for baseball nine for track seven for tennis five for basketball and one for oratory. The winners include Baseball Greenhoe Howe Mann Struffer Bit White Thompson Hayward Sartor Saudel F. Smith Track Hayward Wheaton Walker Cash Sadler Horechiwiger Tennis Frank Notestein Ela Struble and Upatony Francis Prient.
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Howe
Mann
Struffer
Bit
White
Thompson
Hayward
Sartor
Saudel
F. Smith
Wheaton
Walker
Cash
Sadler
Horechiwiger
Frank Notestein
Ela Struble
Upatony
Francis Prient
Teoniie
Marie Ibreharr
College Entertained Agricultural Club Campaigns and Events
One hundred thirty agricultural club members met Saturday at Alma College in Gratiot County. Speakers urged food production and duties to God, with fund-raising for a YMCA secretary's automobile. A field meet followed, crowning club champions by class and listing top averages, with a piano sale advertisement at C A Sawkine Piano Co.
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Alma Officers Seek Forger
Alma police search for A. Barnett also known as A. Martin who cashed bad checks and fled quickly leaving investigators to trace his movements and identify other aliases and incidents linked to the offender.
Was Only Married A Week Alleged Barnett Wives in Two Cities
A Detroit and Alma marriage rumor surrounds Arthur Barnett alias A Martin who is wanted for forgery after cashing two checks and vanishing. He reportedly wed a fifteen year old in Alma and there are claims of a Detroit wife. A warrant is issued as officers search for the man amid a history of unsettled life. In Alma a fatal accident near Fowlerville claims Mr Case and injures Mrs Case and a child, with funeral conducted by the I O O F lodge.
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Poultry Prices and Farm Advice From Michigan College
Michigan Agricultural College advises poultry farmers on managing laying hens to optimize egg output and profitability. The article outlines how hen age, molt, and production cycles affect optimal flock management from late summer through spring, with feeding guidance to maintain egg production during lean periods.
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Michigan Agricultural College
MT. A.C. Poulteyinien
Witteriak Pradiovr
Alumni Defeated College Team In Ten Inning Game
Alma College alumni defeated the college team 8 to 6 in ten innings. Old stars tipped the scale after the 8th inning as Brilmyer and Johnston pitched well for the teams. Several 1917-1997 players were unavailable and injuries hampered Alma, while Lippert suffered a broken road accident injury to Miss Violet Lippert.
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Thisty
Helmer
Boyne
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Commencement Address Set at Arrow High School
The article outlines the مشاركة prom otion exercises and commencement plans at Arrow High School. President Grawn of Mt Pleasant Normal will deliver the address, with the event featuring a senior play The Man from Home and a reception for seniors and friends. Promoting exercises for eighth graders will occur Tuesday at 2 30 with Rev T G Brownlow delivering the address. Twenty seven students are listed as receiving promotion certificates, including Ila Hodge Stanley Knudson Helen Kennedy Ethel Landon and others.
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Ty Mo Crooks
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Harry Leon
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Thuredey
At & O'Elwck
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Mt. Pleasant Normal School
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A. F. Schults
Meo
C.H. Smith
Ila Hodge
Stanley Knudson
Helen Kennedy
Ethel Landon
Helen Losey
Eva Mills
Bernadette Manning
Margery Miller
Harold Peery
Crystal Perrigo
Clayton Redman
Erma Stone
Leo Sova
Kenneth Wolfe
Forrest Avery
Norma Atkinson
Ausgusta Arnold
Ray Burt
Ralph Burt
Girlenden Breece
Earl Cross
Leona Cross
Frank Cooper
Wettie Entervene Holmes
Philip Hardy
Liberty Bond meetings at Republic Motor Truck plants
Liberty Bond Loan efforts at Republic Motor Truck Company plants include Alma banks and Detroit manager Westlake. Enthusiasm grows as employees sign up for bonds. expected subscriptions reach about five hundred across sites. A Wright Opera House mass meeting boosted support with speakers outlining the bond issue. Final chapter of "Patri" noted in the Friday advertisement.
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Detroit
Republic Motor Truck Company
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Republics Win Season Opener Over Vestaburg 13-3
The Republic baseball team opened the season last Saturday by trouncing Vestaburg 13-3 in a practice game. The Veses outfit never challenged the locals, while Republic shows strong form and potential for a solid summer. Next, they host Levitt's team of the Reo league at Davis Field, with the game scheduled for 2:00 p.m. on Saturday.
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