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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1914

Page

4

Addressing AGH School Graduates at Methodist Church

The article describes the baccalaureate address to AGH High School graduates last Sunday. It notes that the junior class managed decorations, the altar's fern cover, and that faculty and board members attended front-row seats. Rev J Frank Jackson delivered the sermon text from Epistle and urged duty, character, and active, well ordered living, stressing personal effort over circumstance.

Methodist Church Board of Education T. R. Brownlow Lord Godeinai Attila Verdi J. W. Priest Sophist Church T. A. Pannell Lord Vouchsafe Recsini J. Frank Jackson Episcopal Church Unapeiker

Power of the Spirit at Bac callers Commencement sermon

The article describes the baccalaureate service at alma college with a choir accompanying Mozart and Handel, and President Blaisdell delivering an address on the theme The Power of the Spirit. It recounts biblical scenes of transformation through spiritual power and the role of education when guided by faith, ending with a call that knowledge gains value only when interpreted spiritually.

Presbyterian Church Mozart Hallelujahk Handel Thomas Blaisdell Damascus Jesus Gamaliel Cany Peter John God

Alma barber shops close Saturday for St Louis celebration

On account of the celebration at St Louis this year the barber shops of Alma will close all day Saturday July 4 1914 but will remain open until 11 00 p m Friday evening to accommodate their respective patrons. 184013 Alma Barbers.

St. Louis Alma Alma Barbers

Lost class pin found at Alma High School campus

Items of special interest note a lost 112 Alma High School class pin with reward. Also announces sale of 50 bedsteads in various woods, a request to rent or buy a modern central dwelling, and availability of cabbage, cauliflower and tomato plants from Smith and Walston with Bell phone contact.

H. Montague Sup't. Mich Masonic Home Unis Smith and Walston Bell Phone Superior St

Local Happenings Report From Detroit To Traverse City

Nick Carter spends a week in Detroit while Reuben Root visits Clare on business. Mrs. Truman Gillette of Grand Rapids visits her sister Mrs. John Spinney. Harry Vane, studying in Rigids, stays with B. W. Ellison family over Sunday. Mrs. P. P. Vane of Traverse City returns home after visiting relatives. Mrs. J. W. Pierson and Mrs. Dillingham of Stanton stay at the Wright House for the College commencement. Architect E. M. Wood leaves for Onaway to finalize a 10,000 schoolhouse contract. Mr. Wool is praised statewide as a capable architect in this field.

Reuben Root Clare Truman Gillette Grand Rapids John Spinney Harry Vane Rig Ids B. W. Ellison P. P. Vane Traverse City J. W. Pierson Dillingham Stanton Wright House E. M. Wood Onaway Wool

Card of Thanks for flowers and kindness after bereavement

Mr and Mrs Fred Delevan express appreciation for beautiful flowers and the many acts of kindness shown by neighbors friends and post office staff during their recent bereavement.

Fred Delevan

Eastern trip of Mr. and Mrs. Francis King to Williamston reunion

Mr. and Mrs. Francis King left Alma for Buffalo last Monday traveling via Pere Marquette and Michigan Central. In Buffalo they were met by chauffeur Earl Nummer and his Cadillac. The party planned to tour the country to Williamston, Mass, for a class reunion. Before returning to Alma Mrs. King will visit Mrs. J. H. Lancashire. Mr. King and his son Henry expect to return about June 26.

Francis King Alma Buffalo Pere Marquette Michigan Central R. R's

Adams Express to Take Over U S Express Michigan Lines

C D Curtis of Chicago general manager of Adams Express closes a contract with Pere Marquette to assume United States Express business with G R and L railroads and other Michigan lines under Adams charter. Change effective Wednesday July rat.

C. D. Curtis Chicago General Manor Adams Express Company Ednesday Pere Marquette R. R United States Express Pany G. R. & L. Railroad Michigan Adama Express Company Adams Company Mr. Curtis

Mrs Wolfe Honored In Farewell Party At McCullough Home

A large gathering of ladies hosted by Mrs. Benj McCullough celebrated Mrs. Ed Wolfe with a farewell party Monday evening. Gifts included a gold pin presented by the host on behalf of the guests. Mr Wolfe will move to Swift Current Saskatchewan to join his husband at their home.

Benj. McCullough Ed Wolfe McCullough Wolfe Mr. Wolfe Swift Current Saskatchewan

Baseball notice for hub league opening game half holiday

The Republic Motor Truck Co the Sugar Co and business houses will close Friday from 2 15 to 4 30 to boost the hub league home game. Everyone is urged to make it a half holiday and help the home team win.

Republic Motor Truck Co The Sugar Co

Gratiot County History sale offer by W D Tucker

August 1 start date for remaining copies of Gratiot County History at $6.50 delivered prepaid, $7.50 to agents with commission. Limited extra copies due to higher publishing costs. See Crandell Scott’s, Rhodes’ Drug, and local offices for viewing. contact Tucker in Ithaca. Mr and Mrs John Anderson visited Big Rapids hosts Veatch family.

W. D. Tucker

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AGH School Good Music Ferus ROYAL Royal Baker and Pastry Royal Baking Powder Co New York Alma Col Thomas C. Blaisdell Alma College J.e.shellhaas Grocery Creabery Nick Carter Detroit Haas Express U. S. Express Mrs. Wolfe Sher & Mars Hart Schaffner & Marx J. Cohen & Bro Alma, Mich Gratiot County History Tucker John Anderson Big Rapids R. F. Veatch Colgate Bolt Men Cushing & Benedict
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