Alma Concern Awarded the Paving Work
Holmes, Crane and Bartling, a local contracting firm, won the state trunk line paving contract in Gratiot County and the city's portion. The bid was low, with the state delaying letting to ensure local capability and timely completion by August 1. The project covers West Superior Street, East Superior Street, and related segments, with city widening to be added up to 40 feet in places.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holmes, Crane & Bartlive
Gratot Denty
State
Alma
Ihara
State Department
Uteveark Hove
Holmes, Crane & Bartling Aide Gueatly
Almna Company
Gratiot County
Alia
Tt Ia Onderstentd Ural Holmes, Crane & Bartlin
West Superior Street
Winitss Weight
East Superior
Euclid and
Bridge
Republic
Holstein Makes A Fine Record In Milk and Butter Fat
Holstein records a top weekly production for Lucy De Kol Hongerveld, a nine-year-old Holstein cow owned by J. W. Chase of Elwell Michigan, yielding 563 pounds milk and 221b butterfat in seven days, equating to 24 pounds butter. Other items note summer school activities at St Mensant Oberlin and University of Chicago, with faculty movements and an upcoming Strand show absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malcolm TL
Gardner
Delevan
Wisconsin
Roy Hamilton
St. Mensant Normal
Rt. C. Ditto
University of Chicago
Roy Campbell
Mires Annette Ward
Oberlin
Besa
Toronto
Mire Elizabeth Roberts
University of Pittsburug
Mitchell
Europe
Pool Absorbs Much Wool
More than a million pounds of wool have been pooled and graded for the Michigan State Farm Bureau pool, with 300000 pounds weekly and 60000 daily inflows. The bureau expects the 2 million pound milestone by early July and has advanced over a million dollars in initial payments. Forty-odd warehouses have been visited as the wool market strengthens and mills report capacity to meet demand into cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michhgar State Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Farm Bureal Wool Department
J. Fawcett
Anerican Farm Bureau Federation Wool Marketing
Te Sayy
Sme
May births and deaths reported in Gratiot County
May records from the Gratiot County division of vital statistics show 27 births and 26 deaths. Most births occurred outside Alma and St. Louis with a birth rate of 12.1 per 100. Infant deaths and prenatal care notes highlight preventable factors, urging community action for lower infant mortality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lansing
June
te—Pilby
Gratiot
State Department of Health
Frm
Alvin
Alma
St. Louis
St. Lewis
Luton
Spock
Michigan Fishermen Must Get License Law Passed
The legislature passed a state anglers license act signed by Governor Groesbeck. It requires every resident to obtain a fisherman's license to fish on any stream or lake, with a $100 fee or $0.50 for 1921. Shore residents can fish license free. Violators face fines up to 10,000 or 10 days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Groesbeck
Devine Chosen for Near East Relief Committee Visit
Sherman L. Devine of Spokane Washington a graduate of Alma College has been appointed by the Near East Relief Committee as the representative for the Pacific coast to visit Armenia and nearby regions. After the European tour the committee will report findings to the public. Devine is a former Record reporter and earned his way through college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tev
Sherman L. Devine
Spokane
Wishington
Alma College
Near East Relief Committee
Pacific Court
Armenia
Europe
Alvin
United States
Devine
Alo College
Chaautauqua Ticket Sale Starts Soon
The Chaudauqua committee plans for an eight day event in Alma from August 1 to 11 featuring top attractions from Redpath. Notable acts include The Famous Bon Greet players in As You Like It and The May Prince by a New York cast with other musical and lecture performances. Ticket sales are expected to begin in about ten days as organizers race to meet guarantees for the Chautauqua week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaudauqua
Teodput Chautauqua
Alma
Amu
Jo Alo
Aimvrivan
New York
Shewe
Lenny
Nevin
Chapel Singers
National
Arliste
Harald Youxelle Mercer
Harold Ayres
Frant Loveland
Lewis A. Convis
Hed
America
Montaville Flowers
Alma Cavalry Unit Earns War Department Recognition
The Alma troop of Cavalry in the Michigan National Guard has been recognized by the War Department in Washington. Training and headquarters planning proceed as officers and men return from Grayling with new skills for the guard unit. An automobile race at Saginaw on July 4 promises top drivers and state records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan National Guard
War Department
Washington
Grayling
Michigan National
Saginaw
Fair Grounds
Holy Wilcox
Seat
Champton
Huebner
Wilcox
Sgpatiethin
Day LUNE BRIDES CONTINUE IN POPULARITY
Brides remain a popular topic as June weddings are announced. Allen Sharrar and Ruby Allen marry at First Methodist Episcopal Church with families noted. Sharrar, a prominent real estate figure, and Mary Newcourt Baker weddings also planned, with home to be in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Sharrar
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Finaf Shorrar
Sharrar
Alo Olunt
Byre x
Alma College President Delivers Five Commencement Addresses
President H. M. Crooks of Alma College remains in high demand as a commencement speaker across Michigan schools. Last week he was asked to speak at five ceremonies, including three in Grand Rapids. In twenty four hours President Crowle gave three addresses at Central Union and South high schools, with additional talks at Alpenny and Forndale during the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Crooks
Alma College
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Crowle
Central
Union
South
Alee Cave
Alpenny
Forndale
Several Arrests Made in Speeding Crackdown Here
Police report that during the past week several individuals were arrested here on speeding charges as part of a broader effort to curb dangerous driving. Officers say they will keep vigilant patrols on the streets of this city to reduce traffic accidents and protect the public from reckless motorists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alnus
Alma
City Ice Shortage Pressures Alma Residents
Verne Minor of Miner & Son Tee urges public cooperation to extend the scarce ice supply through the summer as thin ice and warm weather strain resources. Prices remain steady despite shortages while several ice firms raise costs. Emerson township Sunday school convention featured Dr MG Skinner of Ithaca and Rev H W Stillman guiding sessions with a noon basket dinner and officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Minor
Miner& Son Tee Company
Jce
Alma
Alina
Tall
Miner
Whee
Alma Company
Emerson Township
Emerson Baptist Chore
MG. Skinner
Ithaca
H.W. Stillman
Mysterious City Building Plan Emerges at Clare
A garbled report suggests a new school line at Clare with a proposed building described as part of the state, mentioning a winter baptism and a high school upgrade. The text is severely distorted, but indicates an upcoming construction and civic significance in Clare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medibe Kiestrical
Tnt
Bomietivt Con Wickens
Clare
Wilmeylace Uesorivetine
Uodvrny High
Union services July and August schedule announced
Ministers from several congregations plan outdoor Sunday services in July and August at Tidloe Hill, then move indoors to large church buildings due to rain. July speakers include Rev J Z Williams at First Church and Rev W L Gelston at Chelan, with other pastors at Rupitsr, Tresbytherian, and By churches. August features Chautauqua at Church and Christian and Baptist churches with Rev Shouffer and Rev Duffey. Nearby congregations invited to attend. Fight news by round to be broadcast for heavyweight bout in New Jersey. Recreation Mace arranges ring side updates from the Lachini facility for local fans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asunset
Harch Buildings
Park
Te Faenthe
J. Z. Williams
Chelan
W. L. Gelston
Rupitsr
Matt. Duffey
Tresbytherian
JP. Williaemy
Shouffer
Baptist Church
Matt (Utfoy
Carpentier
New Jersey
Recreation Mace
John Lachini
Amde
Plans For Mausoleum Revamp In Toledo Project
The Vleweee Mausoleum Company of Toledo plans a new 5400 mausoleum complex. Changes to the blueprint include ornamental iron doors replacing stonework, with two dovecotes and a projected outlay near 40000, boosting the structure’s appearance and value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vleweee Mauedeom
Toledo
Company i
Vinners
Bow
New Hawkerg Ordinance Aimed at Vendors and Peddlers
City Attorney William A. Buldike drafts a new hawkers and pedlars ordinance for Afina to replace outdated provisions. The proposal, presented to the city commission by the Merchants' Bureau, seeks broader protections for the public and stricter controls on street vendors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Afina
Williaa A. Buldike
Pommessiin Coetay
Cregest
Gontinvisian
Tod
Paiblio
Leary & Thomypeon's Garage Ad in Alma Michigan
An advertisement invites a trial at Leary and Thomypeon's Garage located at 205 West Superior Street in Alma Michigan. The notice promises fully equipped service and first class work. FP BE Northrap
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Rance Eenar
Leary & Thomypeon
Superior Si
Alma
Michigan
Northrap
Crawford Convicted by Jury in Gratiot County Embezzlement
Alfred F. Crawford prominent Gratiot county resident and former vater of Breckenridge First State Savings Bank was found guilty by a circuit court jury on embezzlement charges. The case drew a large crowd as defense plans an appeal and stays filed through August 15. Jurors deliberated about four hours after listening to witnesses and character testimony. The indictment cited a $2000 item, with total alleged embezzlement near $36000 from Breckenridge Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred F. Crawford
Gratiot County
First State Saving Bank of
Breckenridge
Dnt
Midland
Supme
Harry Mile
Priday
Ade
Jwidt
Crawford
Ese
Gratiot
Creeford
Tris
Breakerridge Bank
Good Order Placed for Alma Cavalry Troop Supplies
A telegram authorized by Captain H C Reece allows the Michigan National Guard Troy Cavalry unit to purchase feed for horses. Orders cover oats, bran, hay, and straw totaling thousands of pounds with costs in the several hundred dollars range. Local suppliers are expected to benefit from the first order, with further orders anticipated today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Troy
Michigan National Guard
H.C. Reece
Cavalry
Somme
Alma
Bodies of soldiers sent home from Detroit arrive rapidly
The body of Ernest C. Wilhelm, Alwa soldier in the World War, arrived in Detroit yesterday and is among those being shipped home as fast as possible. Mrs. Ethel S. Bebb, Alma College instructor, will not return to the college this fall. The film “The Son of Tarean” will be shown on Wednesday only hereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colery
Brody
Ernest C. Wilhelm
Alwa
Detroit
Wilhelm
Alma College
Provident H. M. Crooks
Tarean
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Alma Concern
Holmes, Crane & Bartling
Holstein
The
Strand
Pridey
Dougle
AR Department
Illinois
Meray
Mary Newcoort
Unl
Edward J.) Baker
Pritiag
Bartley-Gondwin
Alem Walia
Poyoet UE
Marion Hartley
Theo
A. Govitwle
Dusha
Corimeny
Awarield Contract
City
Merchants Bureau
Galden
Arcada
Seville
Sumade
Breckenridge Banker
Supreme Court
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