Alma and Breckenridge News Snapshots March First
Sunday marked Ash Wednesday while local items note D L Johnson in Breckenridge, Miss Hattie Parsons returning from California, Rev James Hamilton visiting Alma, and various trips by residents. The Oratorical Contest heads to Hope College, fire alarm system reports good results, and locals discuss repairs, social gatherings, and a new sanitarium plan by Dr A B Bomney at Smyrna with temporary quarters nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. L. Johnson
Breckenridge
Hattie M. Parsons
California
L. M. Sweet
St. Louis
James Hamilton
Grand Rapids
John H. Andrews
Flint
Gratiot County
Stanard
Sarah McNamara
EK. & Ewing
Alma
Dundee
Royal Hyde House
Maple Street
Gaffney
Fitch
Misionary Society
Kittie Dunham
West Center St
Bag- Jey
Stone
Mears
W. E Barber
John Forquor
Isaac Rumell
D. ‘. Cummins
Crystal Falls
11Th
Michigan Calvary
Forquer
A. B. Bomney
Smyrna
Hin Insurance
Quok's Cornery
Alma theatre notices and local social events week
A roundup of Alma area society happenings includes theatre matinees with glass souvenirs at the Alma Theatre, engagements, weddings, and club meetings. Mrs Allen of Detroit visits Alma, and Winslow Green and Matthew Wilks engagement rumored with Last Friday’s lodge initiations and a party at Mrs Adams’s home. Journal notes the track meet decision for Alma, Olivet prospects, and comments on legislative overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra Allen
W. Fi Adams
Detroit
Presbyterian
Frank Bilsworth
Gratiot Arenas
KE Adams
Weaver
State 7
H.C. Richardson
Alma
Alma Theatre
Mins Ivah Band
St. Johna
Rose Richwine
L. M. Sweets
Woodworth Avenue
John D. Spinney
Roswell Evans
Gladys Bunker
W. E. Adams
Allen
M. Wilson
Ann Arbor
Sylvia Green
Hetty Green
Matthew Astor Wilks
John Jacob Astor
Weather Summary Report From Local Observer
Weather summary based on an incomplete report from the local observer. Includes mean and maximum temperatures, dates, and total rainfall figures with partial legible data and ambiguous notes.
Ferris Community Notes and Local Events
Ferris residents plan Monday evening home talks on telephone topics and a Tuesday meeting at Will Holland’s to discuss progress. Miss Hans Towsley resigns Ferris Center teaching post, succeeded by Charles Gri. The Ferris Christian church hosts a Meredith musical evening with multiple vocal and instrumental acts under the Young Peoples Bible Class. Mrs. Charles Groom, a former Ferris resident, dies near the city. services postponed to February 27 due to train issues. Nightcap social at Klees school house March 5 and a surprise 27 February gathering for Charles Robbins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Wiles
S & Ferrin Aid Society
M. M. Flrst
Farmers of Ferris
Will Holland
Particulate
Andrew Lewis
Fmily
Iva Maynard
Loyal Woodard
Opel
Martha Brickford
Tampa
Florida
Slater
SR Et
Hans Towsley
Ferrie Center
Charles Gri
Ferris Christian Church
Maredith
Youn
Peoples Bible Class
Pearl Onterhout
Charles Groom
Feris
Elder Brink
Klees
March &Tb
Charles Robbins
West Pine River Notes and Local Visits
Edd Rogers works for Mr. D Dunlap. Edd Wood and wife return from Ithaca. Levi Quick from the southern part of the state visited last week. Dunlap house, once the old church, sold to the Gleaners near Duahville and will be moved soon. Bert Travin visited after his uncle Mr. Donnap’s death. Otto Adams of Alma visits grandparents. Arthur Wright visited his father. FM Eyes and Flohneon with wives spent weekend near Mt Pleasant. A H Brown’s house caught fire Thursday morning. neighbors alerted by telephone and fire quickly controlled with no serious damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edd Rogers
D. Dunlap
Edd Wood
Ithaca
Levi Quick
Mr. Dunlap
Gleaners
Duahville
Bert Travin
Mr. Donnap
Otto Adams
Alma
Arthur Wright
Flohneon
Mt Pleasant
A. H. Brown
North Shade Farmers Club Meeting Friday at Spiewe Home
The North Shade Farmers' Club will meet at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Spiewe nest Friday March 6 at ten o'clock. The program includes songs by the club roll call music Roxabel Salece paper by C Dobson discussion James Cush reading by Carrie Merte duet Harley Stovetrook and Eva Splece recitation Vinnie Cushman paper On pride and ambition necessary to a farmer's success Valois Todd one by chib Insects and Insecticides of the apple Roy Cushman discussion H A Blair Question Box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Shade
Clut
Daniel Spiewe
Roxabel Salece
C. Dobson
James Cush
Carrie Merte
Harley Stovetrook
Eva Splece
Vinnie Cushman
Forest Hill News Roundup From Edmore To Alma
Lake and six lakes area updates include Edith Lapshaw working for Vanderbook. Dakota blizzard delays trains. Mrs Galvin's funeral near this place. activities of Gulick family visiting in Edgewood. social gathering for C B Atwater. Stahl family visits. Doren Stahl travels to Traverse City. Sprague and Michaels family travels. local farm rental by Bent to Pleasant Valley. Cresch sells horse to partion in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KW. Lake
Edmore
Ithaca
Mr. Michaels
Beaverton
Pusslay
Melvin Packerton
Leonard
Coo
Mr. Bent
Pleasant Valley
Also Mentioned on This Page
Alma Roller Mills
Michigan
Holiday
Alma Patent
Arcada
Bakers
Graham
Alma Grain & Lumbi Co. Grain Department
Medler’s
Massillon
Virginia
Hocking Valley
Alma Grain & Lumber Co
Woodworth Ave
Bell
Union
the Record CO
B. Sharrar Se Gee
Pere Marquette
Otto Sanderhott
Hope College
Helen Scattergood
Reading
George Emiley
Grand Mapide
Alma Art Club
Mre T. F Timby
Lam
Alma ‘Theatre
Ee Mra Albertson
Wright
Victory Rebekah Lodge
Emerson
Rebekah
Alma Rebekah Lodge
James Oliver
South Bend
Oliver
Whitehough
Roxarghshire
Scotland
United States
New York State
Mishawaka
Ind
John Foster
Ypailanti
Republican
Albion
Olivet
Mo A. C
Congress
America
Lansing Journal
West Pine River
North Shade Farmers’ Club
Forest Hill
Charles Rhodes
Charles
Rhodes
Tive Banking
Gratiot County Real Estate
Rirst State Ae
Gratiot County State Bank
St. Louis, Mich
B. A. Church
Amoy
Stanard's
Central
E. S
Stanard, Mgr
J. P. Dolan
Twor
Alma State Savings Bank
Capital
William A. Bathe Presideny
Janes W
Geo
W. Moore
GS Bayley
Rett
Edgar A. Megiey
Sherrey
James Stiehell
Georger Farkulia
Teenie L. Aharver
Lester ML. Heyt
Jilham Alles
George C. Pamwins
Leonert Carpenter
Sherrer
Arthr If. Muthelland
Byrom & Wetdy
George & Young
Hathaway
Mary C Ruhike
Kenn W Carpenter
Jea Mitchell
Jay Chate
Chas H. Lartambay
Feo
Stronre
WeéTnaun
Ite W. Robinson
Melsun F. McChinnon
Hugur A. Mngley
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