College chapel concert stars Velma and Mary Sharp
The college chapel overflowed for a Tuesday evening concert by pianist Velma Sharp and soprano Mary Sharp. The duo performed Schumann Fantasies, Schutte Sonata, Chopin pieces, Liebesträume, Leschetizky Toccata, and arias from The Magic Flute and The Huguenots, earning high praise for precision, tone, and expressive range.
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Velma Sharp
Mary Sharp
Schumann
Sharp
Schutte
Alma
Miss Sharp
Liebestranm
Leschetizky
Eristo
Hugo Wolf
Program for NALS erade promotion exercises at Wright Park
The program lists Bible reading Psalm 1 for Eighth Grade, songs by various grades, calisthenics, drills, and recitations with titles like The Fairy Revel The Little Tin Soldier and Welcome Pretty Primrose. Younger pupils under Miss Minnie Cheeseman gave their annual recital in the college chapel on Tuesday June 6. The value of instruction and pupil effort was praised by attendees.
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Wright Park
Sulli the
Little Tin Soldier
M. Watton
Wilhelm
Mary
Rose F. Gaynor
Minnie Cheeseman
Florence Hood
Pie Avenue
Annie Laurie
Carey
Seaver
Dream and Dance Suite Containing Many Named Pieces
A listing of musical works and performers including Reinicke Williams Dream Leona DeYoung in the Bear Pit s The Clothes Pin Doll Crosby Adams Swing Song Dance of the Goblins Priscilla Ellsworth MacCurdy Esther Rhodes The Wooden Shoe Rogers Howard Wilson Cradle Song Esther Rhodes Robert Baker Part II Two Pianos Rondo Helen Parr Ruth Bennett Nightingale Sings Hoffman Merry Shepherds Heller Selby Mazorka Ruth Bennett Schnet ter Steele Capriciense Nellie Wilson Two Piano Waltz Moskowski Letta Soper Ruth Halverson Ruth Bennett Godard
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Leona DeYoung
Robert Bakers
Crosby-Adams
Susan Miller
Ellsworth
Esther Rhodes
Rogers Howard Wilson
True Martin
Robert Baker
Helen Parr
Ruth Bennett
Nightingale
Hoffman
Heller Helen Selby
Mazorka
Schnetter Steele
Nellie Wilson
Moskowski
Letta Soper
Laura Amsbury
Ruth Halverson
Macoon Sox Finish Regular Season With 4 1 Victory
The Macoon Sox beat Central State Normal School 4 to 1 at Davisfield on a sunny Thursday afternoon. A modest crowd saw little hitting with Myers and Bell tallying eight outs between them and Dakin adding a sole extra-base hit. Brilmyer delivered a timely eighth inning single driving in two runs and sealing the win.
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Macoon Sox
Davisfield
Central State Normal School
Ypsilanti
Myers
Bell
Dakin
Brilmyer
Manager 1 Selected for Michigan Masonite Home Care
The Michigan Masonite Home board of control met in this city last week with Grand Master Dillon and Grand Secretary Winsor in attendance. Architect Harry of Port Wiron reviewed needed repairs and changes, noting one half of the grand lodge’s estimated expense would suffice to place the home in excellent condition. Past Grand Master Montagne of Traverse City was chosen to manage affairs and supervise ongoing repairs.
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Board of Control
Michigan Masonite Home
Dillon
Winsor
Harry
Port Vwiron
Grand Lodge
Montagne
Traverse City
Almanian Staff Chosen for 1911 12 Yearbook
At a student body meeting Priday named the Almanian staff for 1911 12 with D Royal Blaske as managing editor Jareld Ve Wilcox as associate editor Will Ewing athletics editor Mawl Hooper news editor Frank Hurst alumni editor Edward Brehm business manager Lester McAllister mailing clerk A constitution committee is formed to draft rules for coming years two members from each literary society and two from the faculty will select the committee and report by the first Friday in October.
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Priday
Almaniany
D. Royal Blaske
Jareld Ve Wilcox
Will Ewing
Mawl Hooper
Frank Hurst
Edward Brehm
Lester McAllister
Elm Hall Graduates Four Girls in Village Class
Commencement at the M E church on Monday evening June 12 featured four graduates Cecile Ward Ruby Mitchell Hazel Lewis and Alice Tong led in by a piano solo Rosie Hudson played five vocal solos. Hon Kelly S Sears Ithaca delivered the address urging continued education and readership of papers magazines and the Bible. Alma male quartette provided selections and Principal Cheney presented diplomas while Rev Traver gave the benediction. The church hall was decorated in tan and maroon with ferns and flowers and a large anchor bearing the motto We climb though the Rocks be Rugged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Cecile Ward
Ruby Mitchell
Hazel Lewis
Alice Tong
Rosie Hudson
Kelly S. Sears
Ithaca
Alma
Cheney
Rev. Traver
Bacci Laureate Sermon at 1911 Graduation
Dro Uryke delivered the baccalaureate sermon to the class of 1911 at the Presbyterian Church. The audience filled the auditorium and chapel, with music by Vern Wright and decor by junior class representatives. Dr Bruske spoke on Romans twelve, verse thirteen, magnifying mine office, applying it to contemporary affairs.
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Dro Uryke
Vern Wricht
Bruske
Michigan Piano Tuning Company to be Represented Here
The Michigan Piano Tuning Company will be represented in this city for several days. All those desiring work done, please leave orders at Scattergood's store now in order to receive prompt attention. O. E. Davis, Secy.
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Scattergood's
O. E. Davis
Sec'y
Baseball Percentages Show Dakin Leads In Batting And Fielding
Dakin tops both batting and fielding averages among the varsity men while McClay holds a perfect outfield record. Dakin led at bats and fielding chances, collected more hits and runs, and played multiple positions from pitcher to catcher. Ditkin rose from a low batting percentage to second in the list, with comprehensive AB, Me, R, A, and E statistics detailed.
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Dakin
Alma
G. J. Maier
Ally
Happerings in Ala and Alma area events
In Saginaw Monday evening HL Riehwredam and Paul Allured with R. J. Praker family guests. Ellison left for Athien for the 0th anniversary of the foedading of that college. A campus reunion is planned this week. Church of Christ services closed with two score successions. About $1,000 raised to repair the building. Paul Berry, son of James Berry, was injured in a tussle with a schoolmate near Alma, suffering a broken and dislocated jaw after a fall during the scuffle.
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Riehwredam
Saginaw
Paul Allured
R. J. Praker
Blow
Ellison
Athien
Atbien
Church of Christ
Chrch
Evangelist Vawter
Paul Berry
James Berry
Alma
Crop Report From Secretary of State June Data Wheat Good Oats Varying
The June report shows wheat conditions nationwide at 91 with southern counties at 90 central and Upper Peninsula 84 and northern 87. May 1 figures ranged state 95 southern counties and Upper Peninsula 95, central 82, northern 87. Hessian fly damage and drought impact cited, with wheat marketed totaling 148,072 bushels by mills and 65,555 to grain dealers. Corn planting area compared to five-year average, oats and barley conditions listed, potatoes acreage noted.
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Central Counties
Upper Peninsula
Southern Countrce
Upper Peninesila
Northern Counties
Nouthern
Northern
Upper
Teninsula
Southern
Orn
Penin
Fruit prospects and farm indicators by state regions
A five year regional comparison shows varied crop prospects with beets at 103 in the state and 242 in the Upper Peninsula, while frosts in May harmed northern fruit and apples may yield poorly though early varieties look better. Tables summarize county by county prospects for sugar beets and livestock.
Senior Innovation Stages Salem Witchcraft Play at Alma Mater
The class of 1011 mounted the three act drama Anne of Old Salem despite weather, staging in the chapel with a small stage. Miss Dykes and Mr. Lindley led performances praised by Prof. Adama, with elaborate costumes and modest admission to cover costs.
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Old Salem
Miss Dykes
Mr. Lindley
Adama
Charac
Catton Mather
Robert von Thorn
Hardman
Thoran Chirpel
Roger Mardman
Lostie Kergen
Nathan Effinwell
Hurd Drake Feekiel Brown
Adelbert Lindley
Tardman
Florence Hood
Goodwife Effinwell
Selma Hohn
Etinwell
Jean Dykes Phyllie
Kathleen Gillard
Ruth Veces
Ethel Carey
Bessie Seaver
Joe
Isabel Stevens
Peace Atkins
Pearl Huber
Commencement Week Program Opens Friday Afternoon at Park
Commencement activities begin Friday afternoon with grade exercises at Park. Students, teachers, and officials gather to mark the start of graduation week, featuring performances, speeches, and award presentations as part of the local school’s ceremonies.
Alma Public Schools Commencement Week Schedule
Alma notices outline commencement week events starting Friday June 16 at 2:00 PM with Grade Promotion at Wright Park. Sunday June 18 features a 7:40 PM Baccalaureate sermon by Rev J Frank Jackson at the Presbyterian church. Monday June 19 at 8:00 PM Class Day at the Opera House followed by Wednesday June 21 8:00 PM Commencement Address by President D B Waldo of Western Normal School. Friday June 23 8:00 PM Alumni Banquet at Wright Hall. Kendall Brooks and wife of Mr Pleasant visit Alma friends all week.
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Alma Public Schools
Wright Park
Buaccalaurente
J. Frank Jackson
Presbyterian Church
Opera House
Pres
D. B. Waldo
The
Western Normal School
Wright Heare
Wheat crop forecast tops records this year says crop report
Washington dispatch notes this year’s wheat harvest is projected at about 764,201,857 bushels, surpassing last year’s yield by roughly 65,845,857. Winter wheat expected near 480,000,000 and spring wheat around 284,000,000 bushels, with overall prospects adjusted by acreage and seasonal conditions.
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Washington
Department of Legislture
N. Murray
Crop Reporting Board
College Societies Elect Biannual Officers in June
On Monday evening June 5 four college societies held biannual elections. Balloting finished and leaders began a tradition of celebrating with a theater trip. Alpha Theta chose Laura Brown as president and Wm. Pohley as Albanian Reporter among others. Philomathean named Carrie Neilson as president Luanna Baker as vice-president Ruth Robbins as secretary and Alice Kenndy as treasurer. Froebel Kent elected Joyce Fairweather as president with Elizabeth Crossen as treasure Eva McBain and others named.
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Stevies
Philomathean
Carrie Neilson
Luanna Baker
Ruth Robbins
Alice Kenndy
Almanian
Ruth Cook
Froebel
Kent
Parl Moreland
Joyce Fairweather
Elizabeth Crossen
Treasure
Eva McBain
Change of collection day for street sprinkling dues
The weekly collection day for street sprinkling dues moves from Monday to Saturday each week. C. W. Sidebotham and his wife are in the city for college commencement exercises.
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C. W. Sidebotham and
City
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Reinicke - Williams
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Priscilla
Godard
Bowers
Ane Dakin
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Striffler
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Lockwood
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Hon. K
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Michigan Piano Tuning Company
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Pohly
Happerings
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Wrigh House
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Mr Pleasant
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Lester von Thirn
George Brillmeyer
Milo Hogan
Joseph Kennedy
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Miss Hood
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