Crawford Faces Embezzlement Trial in Circuit Court
Alfred F. Crawford stands trial in circuit court for embezzlement. Judge Mant presides as prosecutor Angie Melail and William A. Bablek present the people. Alleged bank shortages total about 20,000 across the First State Savings. Crawford arrested after warrant issued. bond set at 5,000. The case sparks expectant attention in Gratior county.
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Alfred F. Crawford
Circuit Court
Agalnet Alefel P. Grewin
Kreckenrige
Formanly
Uhetely
Mant
Midlauil
Penginue
Minnet
Tsene
Peiedten
Angie Melail
Tulaye
Willuam A. Bablke
Thi Alofiandant
Crwford
Crawford
Crumford
Gratior Fatety
Senior Play a Fine Production at Stead
The Senior Mass play at Aline College, titled A Tale Made Man, wowed audiences Monday with strong performances. Lead actors Shureor and Peek Bare impressed, while supporting roles by Feenvh, Huber, and others added notable depth to the production.
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Aline Collen
Riglly
Ghlemmaner
Aly
Gevden
Huber
the Tailor
Mik
Virginie Bilek
Tanya
Tiller
Shuehter
Massenret Moore
Commencement Exercises at Presbyterian Church
The high school commencement begins with a Sunday evening service at the Presbyterian church led by Rev. Shoufler. A 7:30 p.m. evening program follows and the annual exercises will honor 47 seniors receiving diplomas. Marie will give the commencement address.
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Presbyterian Church
Ev. Shoufler
Touraly
Oshoen
Swolt
Marie
CAMP AT CRYSTAL LANE YAM G A CAMP SUMMARY
Gretiot County MO hosts annual YAM G A camp at Crystal Lane from June 26 to July 4 on Mr Wetmere’s farm. It offers tents, recreation, swimming under supervision, and daily routines with athletics and nature study. Registration is $1 plus 37 cents per day. space limited with priority for early registrants.
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Gretiot County
MO. A
Crystal Luke Dau
Epter
Atl
Tar
Comtex
Urvek
Furninkad
Uth
Ganerani
Hbo
Sweimming
Alwangh
Ely
Alma
Micit
Clark Seeks the Gratiot Prosecuting Attorney Post
Attorney Clark of St. Laure seeks the Gratiot prosecuting attorney place as C L Smith resigns. Judge Mulner will appoint a successor. Clark hopes for the appointment after previous GOP candidates. Friends and lawyers circulate petitions urging Clark to be named to the post despite past rivalries.
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Rerasine Clark
St. Laure
Repubicam
Gratiot
C. L. Smith
Michigan
EB. J. Mulner
Smith
Chirk
L. Smith
Clark
St. Loui
Alma
Loving Cup Presented to Long-Time Sunday School Leader Sharp
A loving cup was presented to L. A. Sharp during First Baptist Church Children’s Day exercises. The cup honors Sharp for 32 years as Sunday school superintendent and his steady service as deacon and church officer.
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First Baptist
Sindy
L. A. Sharp
EC. Crantell
Sharp
Baptie Church
Mr Sharp
Baptist Sunday School
United Brethren Church
State and
Hastings
White Shrine Initiates Largest Lodge Class Yet
On Tuesday June 14 the St Alma White Shrine initiated a record 65 new members, 4 in the afternoon and 61 in the evening, a high for any lodge. A dinner for nearly 300 followed at 4 30 with the hall decorated in white and yellow. Grand Worthy Matron Pran tee Hell Watson of the O BE 8 presided and was herself initiated in the evening session.
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St. Alma
Bernice Eutore
Kalamazoo
Prantee Hell Watson
O. BE. 8
Baccalaureate Address at Alma College Delights Crowd
Sunday evening President WM Crooks of Alma College delivered a baccalaureate address to the class of 1924 at the Presbyterian church. The sermon emphasized the hurried age and the pace of modern travel from horses to airplanes, urging thoughtful progress and the struggle between materialism and idealism amid world events. The program also included a patriotic meeting in Elka with readings, music, and Rev John A Mulvey’s address about the flag.
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Wm, Crooks
Alma College
Presbyteri Arca
Thas
Howe
Fife
Ahnaperd Hillaig
Natere
Alma College Adds Four Trustees to Board
Alma College broadens governance with four new trustees C H Boahright Mrs John F Dodge Phelps Newberry and Watson Robinson joining the board. Boahright a Flint business leader Dodge a Detroit social and educational advocate Newberry a Yale graduate and Detroit endowment drive leader and Robinson an Alma alumnus now based in New York bring strong industry and philanthropic ties to the Presbyterian college. The group’s addition signals a strengthened push toward a new era of development and progress for Alma College.
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Alma College
Woode
United States
Batitetion
Fou
C. H. Boahright
Filnt
John F. Dodge
Trust
Phelps Newherny
Detroit
Watson Robinson
New York
Bonter
Bond of Trustees
Phelps Newberry
Yale University
Sendter
Truman H. Newberry
Watson
Robinson
Alma
Boni of
Trasteca
J. W. Robinsot
Dodge
C. H. Bonbright
Ie Robinson
Nineteen Seniors Graduated at Alma College Commencement
Alma College held its annual commencement in the chapel with nineteen seniors receiving diplomas. Five honorary degrees were conferred the largest number in a single year. Weston T. Johnson of San Francisco received one, others went to Michigan pastors Rev. William S. Tess, Rev. David J. Sutherland, Rev. George Brewer, and Rev. J. Roy Van Wick. President Crooks announced endowment progress above 400000, gymnasium funding decisions, and remodeling plans. Dean Sara Pollock resigned. Dean Roberts plans to return next year. The program opened with prayer by Rev. James M. Barkley and featured the Girls Glee Club before James Schermerhorn of the Detroit Times spoke on Qui Altars and Qui Pires.
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Alma College
Weston T.johnson
San Francisco
Pacific Coast
Board of Foreign Missions
The
Presbyterian Church
Michigan
Westminster Presbyterian Chuch
Grand Rupa
David J. Sutherland
Calvary Presbyterian Church of
Detroit
George Brewer
Grosse Pointe
Trustie
Board of Trustees
Sara Pollock
Dean Roberts
Wrighthall
James M. Barkley
D.D
LLD
Girls’ Glee Club
A.M. Crooks
James Schermerhorn
Detroit Times
Envelopes Return Urged For Salvation Army Fund
The George W. Myers Poet committer reports the Salvation Army appeal in Alma this spring. Everyone who received a dollar envelope should return it with the dollar to the committer immediately to close the campaign office promptly. A large number have not yet returned envelopes.
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George W. Myers
Salvation Army
Alma
River Water Returns To City Mains In Alma
River water is back in Alma city mains after a brief shift from well water. Officials expect the million gallon reservoir to be ready within sixty days, but state health approval stalled causing a temporary return to river supply. Schools and homes lack pure water while tests awaited approval, delaying a full switch to the new system. The city will skip a Fourth of July celebration this year due to current conditions. Ground feed ad and store notice follow.
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Lanalog
O. K
State Board of Health
Boston
Alma
Miss Mildred Sweet Weds Ward H Youngquist at Home
Miss Mildred Sweet, daughter of Mr and Mrs L M Sweet, married Ward H Youngquist yesterday at 6:00 pm in her parents home with Rev Gelston officiating. The ceremony, attended by a few relatives, featured fern and rose decor and a blue traveling suit for the bride. The couple will reside in Grand Rapids and Chicago visit plans follow.
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Bartley-Call
Pridas
Me Ibyh
Bartley
Daisy June Call
Baptist
That Ple
Grem Anl
Mise Vio
Jet Call
Toner
Harvey Rufe
Grou
Alma Bay
William Bartley
Wile
Echods
Higharm Courtry
Monsant Lake
Mildred Sweet
L. M. Sweet
Ward H. Youngquist
Excanaba
Gelston
Glen Campbell
Campbell
Youngequist
Kecanaba
Grand Rapids
Chicago
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