Alma High School 55 Seniors Graduate in Largest Class
The Alma High School commencement concludes with fifty five graduates, the largest class yet. Rev. Willie Gelston delivers the baccalaureate, while Rev. Gerston delivers a thoughtful address. The students perform "The Scarecrow" at Strand Theatre before diplomas are awarded tonight.
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Alma High School
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Willie L. Gelston
Alma ‘High
Gerston
Presbyterian Church
Strand Theatre
Clos
Levee
Burehfield
M. Wo Duffey
Marnh
W. Hl
D W. Relder
Benediction
Rey
M. W. Duffey
Y M C A Camp at Bass Lake Opens Registration
The Y M C A B County camp at Bass Lake in Highland Park offers a fine beach for swimming boating and water baseball. The White Swastika program will run, and boys aged 11 to 20 may register by June 25 with a one dollar fee to county secretary Mr Burdick.
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Bass Lake
Highland Park
W. M. Stuckey
Burdick
Ringling Bros Circus to Visit Alma on July 29
It was learned yesterday that a contract has been viewed for Ringling Bros Circus appearance in Alma on Thursday July 29. The Ringling show will again visit Alma this year and is expected to draw large crowds, with past performances packing the tent to capacity and about 17000 attending an afternoon show.
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J. Fi. Sartor, Jr
Alma
Ringling Bros Circus
Meetiing Wail
Crow
Ringling Bros
Mit
Legion Post Members Invited to Special Meetings
Residents registered with the George W. Myers Post No. LD American Legion are asked to send their names to be added to the invitation list for all special meetings and attractions hosted by the post or port.
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American Legion
George W. Myers
Will Ply Aeroplane Exhibition in Alma Next Sunday
Alma residents can attend a free aeroplane show on Sunday June 20 with mid air stunts and prize drop tickets redeemable in local stores. A Holiday Park land sale will also be held offering affordable lots with views of the business district and new bridge. Flight rides are offered at fifteen dollars for fifteen minutes.
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Alma
Holiday Park
New Bridge
City Triangle
Mae Ao Ood
Michigan
Adv
New $10 000 Austin ditching machine aids sewer work
A new $10,000 Austin ditching machine is proving effective for sewer and water main construction in Alma. The heavy machinery digs trenches rapidly, reducing reliance on hand labor, with a 350 foot trench on Rosedale avenue completed in about two and a half hours. The machine is expected to lower costs, support accelerating extensions, and aid future city projects while a back filler will finish trenches after pipe lay. The Detroit All Stars series ends with Friday’s game at 6 20 on Republic Hill, drawing a large crowd for Alma.
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Austin
Rosedale Avenue
Rosedale
Alma
Detroit All Stars
Republic
Dusky Blade
Edifice Dedication Service Led by Dr Snively
The Christian church at Superior and Court Alma will dedicate its new building this Sunday June 20 with Rev George L Snively of Lewiston in charge. A Bible School session at 9 30 am will open the day followed by candle drill, then morning worship with an overflow service for the young folks. A basket dinner at noon, memorial services in the afternoon, and an evening sermon at 7 00 pm are planned with addresses by Rev Snively and Mr William A Bahlke on The Old Days and the Old Ways. A program of musical numbers and a fine variety of readings accompanies the event.
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The
Christian Church
Superior and
Court
George L. Snively
Lewiston
Ilinois
Alma
Bible School Seaxion
George le Snivedy
Mra. d S. Raum
Rov. Snively
Snively
William A. Bahlke
Hold Carnival Planned by Alma Post Legion
A special meeting of Alma Post Legion is set for Monday June 21 at 7:45 pm at Legion Headquarters to finalize preparations for a monster carnival starting the week of June 28. Members are urged to attend. the event is described as key to creating improved club rooms.
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Rerse
Alma Post Legion
Legion
Specia
Buddy
Republics Split Series With Alma In Chicago Series
The Republic Trucks split a two game series in Chicago against the Pyotte club, with Alma taking the Sunday encounter 8 to 1. Hagerman beat Joe Bons 4 to 1 in Sunday action. The first game featured a contested call in the opening frame and late offense for the Republics, while the second saw a procession of runs and key hits including a home run by Sherlow and a big triple by Tooley. The Pyotte tied briefly in seventh before Alma pulled ahead, and fielding miscues troubled the Truckmakers in the final game.
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Republic
Olmsted
Chicago
Foster
Umps
Poater
Alow
Fohter
Sherlow
Pyatte
Republice
Big Bob" Suve
Gunther
Tooley
Triple
Pyotts
Ole
Levagantr
Alma
Hagerman
Joe Benz
Republic War Clubs
Runtless
Meidel
Chouinard
Pyotte Goh
Erd Motors poised for surprise in Alma clash schedule shift
The Pay Mower Team of Saginaw faces Republics in Alma with plans for another diamond state upset. The Erd nine anticipate a tougher season than last year and may clash again with the Republics. Sunday games move up to 1:00 p.m. start time.
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Saginaw
Alma Suriag
Republic
Alma Considers Bond for New Water Works System
City Manager William E Reynolds was authorized to draft plans specs and estimates for a new water system to meet present and future needs The move signals a bond issue may be proposed at a later date to finish Alma s long planned water works project halted by contract disputes with A R Purcell The exact bond amount and timeline remain to be decided by Reynolds and the city commission
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City Commission
William E. Reynolds
Alma
Long E
Reynolds
Ain
Pias
A. R. Purcell
Reynolde
Alma Considers Temporary City Borrowing for Sewer Work
Alma faces the need to borrow about £10,000 to cover expenses until July taxes are collected. The city commission passed a loan authorization Tuesday to fund urgent sewer construction and related costs as assessments lag, with officials aiming to secure funds quickly to avoid larger borrowing and ensure continued sewer project progress.
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Alma
Cty
Jong Contemplar Od
Legion pledges reach 1250 for Salvation Army drive
George W. Myers Post No 192 of the American Legion reports pledges totaling 1250 for the Salvation Army home service fund, with more cards still out. Citizens' committee contributions bring the fund to 2240 though short of the quota, and Commander Emerson Reese urges continued pledging at Picot State Bank or through Legion members. Bee Keepers to Meet in Gratiot County invitees and families for their annual basket picnic, with North Star on the last Thursday of June. Also noted is Mrs Carrier of Stoddard named as delegate of the L O L to the New York convention in August.
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George W. Myers Post
American Legion
Salvation Army Home Service Fund
Legion
Salvation Army
Citizens' Committee
Emerson Reese
Legion Nost
Dedges
Frank O. Parker
Picot State
Gratiot County
Bee Keepers' Association
North Star
Mich
Gratiot
Motes
E. W. Redman
Ithaca
ISL
U. S
Carrier
New York
Captains Elected Leaders for College Teams
Last Thursday college programs announced their team captains with selections highlighting the top players for the upcoming season. School officials stated the choices reflect leadership depth and on field experience across men’s and women’s rosters.
Harding Named by Republicans for 1920 Captains
William Richards of Sandusky was elected football captain after a delayed announcement by student manager Sherrer. Crittenden of Livingston County was named basketball captain, with Tomson and Howell also honored. Richards, a Sandusky senior, has played on backfield squads for two years and made all Mo Fa selections in basketball and baseball. Tunien, a junior, starred in baseball and catcher duties last season.
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Ube
Ae Sherrer
William Richards
Wonthe
Sandusky
Foots
Victor Crittenden
Walker
Milford
Sutherland
Mark
Richards
Fay Anderson
Crittenden
Tomson
Howell
Livingston County
Tunien
Harding and Wood in heated party ballot at Chicago convention
An Ohio senator and several leaders fought for the Republican presidential nomination at Chicago. Harding, Wood, Lowden, and Johnson exchanged support and votes across ten ballots, ending with Harding as nominee and Lowden withdrawing. The Michigan vote split, while Coolidge secured the vice presidency on the first ballot. An obituary notes Mary A. Valentine’s death in Battle Creek on June 9. A revival meeting and arrangements are announced for Grove Ave starting June 18.
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Warren G. Harding
Oho
Vvice
Cooldhue
Massachusetts
Chicago
Leonard A. Wood
Lowder
Johnson
Wood
Lowien
Wegen
Lnad
Wither Lewden
Harting
Ohio
Harding
Woot
Lowsden
Lowden
Michigan
Coolidge
Mary A. Valentine
Gloversville
N. Y
W. Morey
Wal
Battle Creek
Gratiot County
Mr. Morey
Marrage
A. Houghtating
Battle Creek Sanitarium
Cvte
Riverside Cemetery
Mra M. Schluttier
Important session by Gratiot County Health Society
A Gratiot County health meeting at the Wright House featured speakers on the county health movement, Red Cross funds, and clinic growth. Alma public schools and local firms pledged support, with plans for July August community clinics and a county-wide health push.
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Gratiot County Food Health Society
Wright House
Amenge
Alma
Nial Werg Sceben
Enmunty
Terbule
Ithava
Louie
Almi
Thom We J. Carney
Anxiety
Myre V. A. Shepard
Lime Sears
Diois
J T. Ewing
Glen Crisp
The
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Cora Dunlap
Henry H. Soule
Civic Improvement League
Hildreth
St. Louis
Hibinger
Elwell
Schiff
Orvval Sia
Gratiot County Good Health Society
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Ringling Coming
Bix Circus
Legion Aires
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Lucile Yerington
Wallace Smith
State Street
Ruth Edmar
Margaret Holmes
Whistler
Louise Barstow
Catherine Cane
Tell Smith
Bordier
Wayne Beery Pict
Fern Holmes
Ruth Edgar
Douglas Fairbanks
Legion Post
ERD Motors
Commission
Salvation Army Legion Doe
Grove Ave
Republi Plant
H. A. Baldwin
Warren
Eve Weidman
B. F. Hick
Tonia
Moessie Kawaha
Japan
P.m
Gratiot Good Health Society
Futore
Saginaw Auto Races
Eaginaw Fair Grounds
Jdene
Beret
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