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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1921
Page
7
An Alma editorial argues moving pictures are a potent educational force yet face nationwide censorship debates. It notes national and state discussions, the risk of objectionable content, and the potential for local censorship, urging producers to self-regulate to avoid law or ordinance bans.
A satirical essay argues the Devil is a fool for mismanaging human vices and powers. It cites the saloon trade’s ruinous effects on workers and families, the Kaiser’s war machine, and naval armaments as evidence that evil shortsightedness leads to collective awakening and reform, concluding that God remains stronger than Satan.
The endowment banquet drew about 250 members of the Chamber of Commerce despite poor weather. Speaker Mr. Resler praised future leadership and cited Hillsdale College’s $50,000 drive, noting Gratiot County’s $116,000 campaign as a minor fraction of local wealth. He compared taxable property values to show relative impact.
Erving and McNeil employed at a sawmill run by Mr Gilford near Veetaburg suffered severe injuries on Wednesday. McNeil died in a city hospital the next morning at age 29 after a leg was amputated by a circular saw blade. The incident occurred just before quitting time with a saw catching and injuring them.
McNeill died after his skull was crushed and a hospital stay in Alma. The funeral was held Sunday at Church of Christ in Ferris township with Rev. Tanner officiating. Survived by wife Arva and two children. An advertisement promotes Cham berlain's Tablets as an ideal constipation remedy to be taken after supper.
In Gratiot County Michigan the Probate Court hears the case of Charles W Greenway, deceased. Terry Greenway is appointed administratrix, four months for creditors to present claims. Public notice to be run in Alma Record for three consecutive weeks ahead of the hearing on June 16 at 10:00 AM. Judge James G Mildred and T. Tart sign as clerk and registrar.
The Probate Court of Gratiot County Michigan appoints Charlotte M Adams as administrator of the estate of Phylitus J Adnini deceased. Four months creditors' claims. hearing set for Monday June 12 at 10 AM. Public notice to be published per order. Judge James G Kress and Mildred Betart sign.
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