Alma Fourth of July to Feature War Hero Parade
Big celebration planned in Alma with Liberty trucks Home guards and cadets marching at 10:00 a m The Alma Driving club park will host flag raising gifted by D W Robinson dry goods A forty foot flagpole to be erected War troops may march in the parade with Michigan State Troops Home guards cadets and Liberty trucks Also auto and horse races slated and portions of gate proceeds go to war purposes Addresses by Rev J Frank Jackson and William A Bahtke.
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Alma
Alma Driving Club
Driving Club
D. W. Robinson Dry Goods
United States
Alma High School
Alma Company of
Home Guards
Company 87
Michigan State Troops
J. Frank Jackson
Wright Park
William A. Bahtke
Pleasing recital praise for Mrs McKenzie in Champaign
A Cham paign Illinois newspaper lauds Mrs McKenzie for a recent artists recital at Masonic temple in Champaign praising her mezzo soprano voice and clear enunciation. The program included works by Whelpley Steffen and Ward Stephen with notable performance by Miss Clara Hroderick and readers Bernice Fielding and Eliza beth Allen as instructors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Champaign
Ill
McKenzie
Masonic Temple
Clara Hroderick
Olga Louise McKenzie
Elizabeth Y. Allen
Misa Bernice Fielding
Whelpley
Hill
Steffen
Mrs. McKenzie
Ward Stephen
Alma College attendance seen rising despite war prospects
Alma College field men report strong summer prospects and expect the largest enrollment in the college’s history when September opens. Some draft law worries cause indecision among a few students, but overall turnout is seen as highly favorable. Also reported is the marriage of Private Thomas Brook Stitt of this city to Miex Lootee Ape lleton of Chicago, with Stitt recently drafted and in training at Camp Custer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Record
Thomas Brook Stitt
Miex Lootee Apelleton
Chicago
June Stitt
Camp Custer
Pattengill Reunion in Alma Friday
Former pupils of Henry Pattengill gather in Alma on Friday June 28 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Jotharm Allen on State Street for a reunion of Gratiot county school days. Letters from distant former students are expected and a large basket dinner is planned at two o clock.
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Pattengill
Jotharm Allen
State Street
Henry Pattengill
Gratiot County
Pat
Gratiot
Republic Sales Conference Success At Alma Plant
The Republic Motor Truck Company held a three day sales conference at its Alma factory, with addresses from top executives and department heads. Dinners and entertainments were provided as staff from Eastern to Foreign divisions gathered to improve product knowledge and field efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic Motor Truck Company Incorporated
Alma Institution
Feild Force
Republic Force
Ruggles
Markie
Rhodes
Big Republic
Sd. J. Eddy
Herbert L. Sharlach
Stanley J. Garey
A. E. Mulholland
Lawrence van Buskirk
E. J. Goodlett
I. S. Fink
Arthur J. Page
J. B. Dub
H. L. Dewey
W. Tom
Representa
W. Elston
Ft. Murrell
Y. Borland Service Department
C. M. Krahan
G. A. Cedon
R. H. Rooney
G. E. Peck
ME. Pratt
H. A. Biggs
J. R. Phillips
Torbensen Axle Co
Saginaw Motor Truck Line Study Expands to Nearby Cities
Saginaw leaders plan a motor truck freight line from Saginaw to Alma Bay City Caro and Flint with possible Detroit extension The scheme targets faster service reduced handling and potential cost parity with rail freight despite higher rates Private enterprise and the Board of Commerce back the canvass Detroit and others have used trucks successfully and government express consolidations in Alma are expected to shift operations Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Alma
Bay City
Caro
Flint
Detroit
Hoth
Board of Commerce
Married Soldier Weds in Virginia Today
Miss Marian Spinney of this city married Private Miller A. Larson of the Medical corps at Embarkation hospital Camp Stuart Virginia after traveling to Newport News. The bride, raised in Alma and a local graduate, will live with the groom until his overseas service. she will return to Alma to resume librarianship at the Alma Free Reading Room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Spinney
Virginia
John D. Spinney
Newport News
Miller A. Larson
Medical Corps
Embarkation Hospital
Camp Stuart
Alma
Idaho
Montpelier
School of Commercial Art
Kalamazoo
Larsen
Alme Free Reading Room
Michigan Draft Calls 244,496 Men in July
Michigan contributes 8,000 of the 244,496 draftees in July under the Crowder call. Sealed Twenty-Ones from Michigan are drawn today by Secretary Baker, with Camp Custer serving as training for those entering the colors. Reclassification of other classes to class one increases draft power as the goal of 3,000,000 under arms nears. The process aims to deplete close one before year end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Department
Crowder
Michigan
Union
Gratiot
Camp Custer
Baker
Lsted
Nelson Sandel case ends in no action verdict
The Nelson-Sandel suit in Ithaca circuit court ended with a verdict of no cause for action for George Sandel. Clinton Nelson sued for twenty five thousand dollars over alleged illicit relations with Sandel's wife. The jury ruled little evidence supported the claims and the case remains with high court options. In a separate Gratiot circuit case, John Campbell was found liable for five thousand eight hundred dollars plus costs in a bastardy consent dispute involving Edith Grandy and her tenant's child. Campbell faces jail until payment.
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Nelson-Sandel
Ithacn
George Sandel
Clinton Nelson
Sander
Shin
Nelson
Record
Supreme Court
John Campbell
Gratiot
Harry Tappan
Campbell
Arcada
Darry Grandy
Edith Grandy
Patriotic Meeting urged for July 8 in Alma schools
County superintendent Fred L Keeler promotes patriotic school meetings across Gra tiot county ahead of the annual school gathering. T A Potter Com of Schools directs districts to organize a district wide rally featuring speakers and music, open with prayer and America, display the flag, and foster local pride and war effort understanding. A meeting is planned in Alma in the city high school auditorium Monday July 8 with a program to be announced soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred L. Keeler
County War Board
Gratiot County
America
Greas
T. A. Potter
Alma
Brennan murder case 19 started at Clinton County court
The second trial arising from the murder of Beatrice Epler began in Clinton County Circuit Court at St Johns Mountay with John P Brennan as defendant. The defense sought a change of venue citing cost and prejudice. Jury selection proceeded with multiple veniremen excused for farm duties. Prosecution and defense retain notable attorneys and expect a verdict before Friday with arguments to follow Saturday.
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Mix Beatrice Epler
Clinton County
St. Johns Mountay
John PP. Brennan
Flint
Jago
Jude Moinet
Gratiot
Smith
Gratiot County
Kelly
Sears
John V Brennan
Eiehorn
Purcell
Saginaw
C. H. Goggin
Alma
William Smith
St. Johns
Veniremen
E. J. Moinet
Moinet
Brennan
MASS MEETING FOR WAR SAVINGS IN ALMA HIGH
A mass meeting will be held at 8:00 PM Friday in the Alma high school auditorium to launch the War Savings drive. Chairman Murphy has secured speakers William A. Bahlke Rev William H Mason and Rev Priest to discuss War Savings and Thrift stamps as a patriotic investment for Uncle Sam.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma High School
Campaigin
Alma
Murphy
William A. Bahlke
William H. Mason
Priest
Dr. Mason
Uncle Sam
Redpath Chautauqua dates set for Alma visit
Redpath Chautauqua plans announce Alma events August 12 with a strong program expected to attract large crowds. Officials finalize ticket sales and campaign details as organizers promise top acts and engaging lectures for the city. The issue also notes the Third National War Emergency Road Survey and stock reporting schedules, plus Dr Johnson purchasing a residence on State and Downey streets for about £12,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Redpath
Almin Committee
Johnson
Pr. CB. Gartner
State and
Downey Streets
Pretty Miss Alma Spencer in Detroit Larceny Case
Alma Spencer of Detroit faced grand larceny charges after demonstrations at D. W. Robinson dry goods in this city. She was brought back from Detroit by Undersheriff Art Murphy on a warrant. bail set at 200 was posted. The case was set for examination July 25.
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Alma Spencer
Detroit
D. W. Robinson
Art Murphy
D. L. Johnson
Justice ‘of the Peace
Ralph Goggin
Pretty Little Mise
Hotroit
Itte
Rebmaun
War Savings drive in Alma plans large canvass
City Chairman Murphy forms many committees to canvass Alma homes starting July 1 to sell War Savings stamps for the remainder of the year. County quota is about 407200, with per capita national aim of 201k. Stamps cost 4 per cent interest, redeemable at post offices and banks. a $4.17 purchase yields $5.00 in January 1923. Also reports Carolyn Hughes’s near fatal gas accident and hospital recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City War Savitiee Compiien
Doen C. B. Murphy
Alims
Murphy
Alma
Alia
Liberty Joan
Mima
Spondy
Laveranties
Liberty Bonds
Palo
Western Union
Enlisted Men Form Michigan State Troops Company
Officers of Com 87 Michigan State Troops enlisted men at a high school meeting Tuesday evening. Members will take US and Michigan state oaths for three years. The company will have sixty enlisted men and three officers. Equipment is expected within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Com 87
Michigan
United States
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Republic
Valley Cities
Combine Offices
Wells Fargo and
Adama Express
U. S
J. F. Sartor, Jr
Hall
Adame
Gratini Avenue
Call
Clinton County Circuit Court
Telx
Free
Home of the
Brave
Enulah F
Hannak
MASS
Alma War Savings Drive
National Pool Survey
Dr. Sluyter How
BE. G. Sluyter
Kirksville
Sluyter
McIntosh
Slhyter
Loeate
Richmond
Romeo
Louis Balanus
Paris
Baleanua
Howard Potter
Ithaca
City
Mt. Pleasant
Central Michigan
Third Liberty Loan
KR. Murphy
Loree
Carolyn Hughes
Fred W. Hughes
St. Louis
Sam
Hughes
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