Adams Chosen by Alma Republicans for City Treasurer
The Alma city Republican convention at City Hall nominated Francis King for mayor on the first ballot and reselected D W Adams for city treasurer. King, a former two time mayor and state senator, was urged as the needed leader for the coming year. The convention also named nominees for clerk and justice of the peace after ballots and informal votes. The selectees were to be finalized after ward caucuses Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Ca Ue
Francis King
King
D. W. Adams
Charles G. Rhodes
A. J. Archer
Albert P. Cooksx
D. L. Sharrar
F. W. Goodes
Nelson Fullerton
Dr. Day
J. C. Chick
Frank ©. Parker
Otto Sanderhof
Mr. King
Spinney
Rhedey
McKing
Menino
Ifty
HL. M. Dunham
Scatierd
Mr. Adams
Urenatrer
Justice of Peace
A. H. Stone
Sharrar
J. D. Spinney
Ralph Goggin
Goggin
Ballo
Justine
Rhinles
Otto Sanderhoff
1. W. Adams
Karl R
Alma High selects debating teams for railroads issue
The Alma high school debaters choose teams to clash with Big Rapids and Tonia. The question is government ownership of railroads. The affirmative team includes Robert Wyatt Lester Allen and Donald Dunham with Donald Sullivan as alternate. The negative team features Frank Notestein George Olmstead Harold Johnstone and Velmer Lyons as alternate.
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Alma High School
Big Rapids
Tonia
Robert Wyatt
Lester Allen
Donald Dunham
Donald Sullivan
Frank Notestein
George Olmstead
Harold Johnstone
Velmer Lyons Law
Heavy Recruiting In Alma This Month
Alma’s local recruiting office reports over eighty enlistments for February and March the high mark for corporal Tom Boston and his team, with Alma set to gain a central recruiting office next month. The February tally places Alma ahead of Kalamazoo Battle Creek Muskegon and Lansing, as Owosso contributed many new names to the roster in aviation signal corps ambulances and coast artillery postings. Government allowances for families of soldiers are outlined, including increases for wives and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boston
Alma
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Battle Creek
Muskegon
Lansing
Tom
Owosso
Russell E. Taylor
Grant D. McClure
Carl D. Hinze
Ivan F. Warren
Floyd Heff
William Allen
Hugh Taylor
George Chatterton
Harold Carmody
Howard Bentley
Paul Bowman
Bernard Young
Melvin Tinkpaugh
Warren Hayt
Mark McKenzie
Robert Thompson
Floyd Goodwin
George Sloat
Lawrence Taylor
George Ross
Earl Smith
Carl Clemens
Frank Johnson
Signal
War, wages, and markets in a Civil War of Trade
The Hon. T. A. Ely cites a son’s letter predicting extreme future strains after the war. He warns of crushed wages, inflated living costs, and Germany and Japan expanding productive power while the United States contends with tariff battles and labor actions. He fears a return to open markets may be hard to reach.
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T. A. Ely
Thin City
Alma Record
Germany
Japan
Tata
Triple Tie for Championship Sparks Dramatic Adrian Alma Game
Adrian Alma and Kuzoo share the lead after a 25 to 12 loss by Adrian to Alma in the final M I A A season game. Alma dominates first half 12 to 4, aided by Smith Richards Anderson and Beck with Medler contributing. Adrian struggles on both ends, finishing with three tied teams at six wins, two losses, and high planning for next season.
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Adrian-Alma
Adrian
Alma
Kuzoo
Richards
Anderson
Smith
Grimm
Punk
Beck
Little
Adrianites
Helmer
Alma Aurian Smith
Punk Richards
RO Beck Anderson
Grimm Mills
RG Little
Medler
LG. Richardson
Medier
Funk
Alma College Baseball Schedule Includes Home Games
Alma College will play a typical spring baseball schedule with most Michigan Intercollegiate opponents. Albion is absent as the Methodists do not field a team. The list includes M. A. C. East Lansing, Ypsi Normal, Olivet, Kalamazoo, Hillsdale, and Mt. Piewsant Normals, with two Mt. Fiewsant games planned. Coach Harry Helmer directs workouts as he builds a creditable squad despite enlistments.
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Alma
Albion College
Methodists
Michigan
M. A. C.yowi
Mt. Piewsant Normals
Mt. Fiewsant
Harry Helmer
East Lanuing
Ypai Normals
Olivet
Hillsdale College
Kalamazoo College
Olivet College
Ideville Show at Opera House Promises High Class Vaudeville
The Republic secures the Opera House for a two night vaudeville show on March 27 and 28. Local Republic members with stage experience are developing acts under Mr Bliss management. Tickets go on sale soon with reservations via the employment department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Republic
Alma
Bliss
Nent
Republc
Presbyterians 10 Dedicating Their Flag
The First Presbyterian church will dedicate a Service Flag on Tuesday March 24 at THO under the Men s Society to honor church members who answered their country s call. The program includes music by the high school chorus directed by Mae Jones, a flag presentation by Mrs FN Notestein, and a dedicatory address by Rev Horace Cady Wilson. Names of servicemen appear for stars on the flag.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
Mae Jones
Hills and Dales Heround
FN. Notestein
Robert
William F H. Mason
Horace Cady Wilson
J. D
Lansing
Michigan
Laster von Thorn
Cyrus B. Gardener
M.D
Paul Austin
Linton Meelvin Vender
Blind B. Sanches
A. Neverly
More Hue
Chestey Robinson
T Arnold Robinson
Kay Beshgetoor
Dwight von Thurn
Huth Bartley
Merritt Miller
Willam Murphy
Mark L. Spinney
Edward Wyatt
Veath
Arthur McIntyre
Henry W. King
Herbert Fryckhoim
Alone Beshgetoor
Robert Neteniets
Ladies Hat Shoppe Showcases Spring Millinery Line
Alma readers are invited to view a splendid spring hat line by designer Gertrude Shade of Detroit. Miss Shade, a head trim merchant, improves styling with glassy finishes and innovative designs while the shop emphasizes attractive pricing and personal service.
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Alma
Mise
Gertrude Shade
Detroit
Bede
Notice of assignment for collection to Pollasky
Individual offers collection of debts to F E Pollasky at room 21 Pollasky block. All debtors please settle with Mr Pollasky promptly. Le Dr B Gardner.
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F. E. Pollasky
Pollasky Block
Mr. Pollasky
le Dr
B. Gardner
Genesta Theatre Changes Hands and Rebrands
Genesta Theatre in Alma is sold by owner Ailbert Genests to A H Ashley who will assume March 17 and close for repairs through April. The venue will reopen as Liberty Theatre around April 1 with leading photoplays, new ventilation, wiring, fixtures, and a tire proof booth under Detroit and local contractors.
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Ailbert Genests
Geneste Theatre
A. H. Ashley
Ashley
Central Michigan Light & Power Company
Alma
Detroit
Medler & Hanley
Nelson Fullerton
Liberty Theatre
Lyceum and Whitney Theatres
Thia
Carney opens new hospital with high success rate
Dr Carney moved his practice from the Merchants Building to a new hospital on Woodworth Avenue with an operating room and patient rooms. The facility, opened Saturday, features three major operations and a history of low mortality, marking a significant upgrade for Alma’s medical care.
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Carney
John Murphy
College Even
Shepard
Woodworth Avenue
Merchants Building Company
Piie
Bullew
Alma
Michian
Gratiot County Republican Candidacy Notice and Local Notices
In Gratiot county, a candidate presents his name to Republican electors for nomination for county treasurer at the August primaries. A funeral notice notes the May 1 service for John Barleyearn of Michigan, described with celebratory phrasing. Uma Cataven of Ann Arbor visits relatives in the city.
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Gratiot County
Gite Willard
Fotkert
John Barleyearn
Michigan
John
Uma Cataven
Ann Arbor
Dr Frederick A Gill Dies in Alma Home
Dr Frederick A Gill, a prominent Alma dentist on State Street, died at 6 16 am after a long illness. He had been weakening for weeks and was not expected to recover. Funeral arrangements were pending. Obituary next week. Card party at Masonic Home set for Monday evening March 15 at 8 pm. Charles Ray in His Mother's Boy at Michour Thursday.
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Alma Record
Mt. Pleasant
Brother McCall
Mt Fleasant
Frederick A. Gill
Almna
State Street
Gill
Charles Ray
Michour
Working Reserve urged for farm service in Michigan
County directors of the Boys Working Reserve met at the Capitol to organize teens aged sixteen to twenty one for farm work and service. Sixty five counties reported activity with officers tasked to enroll city and farm youth. Speakers urged school attendance if possible, noting badges for 36 days of farm labor, and stressing patriotism to support soldiers abroad.
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Boys’ Working Reserve
Capitol Building
Michigan
Gratiot
Blaine Curtiss
Slooper
Wnd
Jotham Allin
Alma
Frank Harrington
Ithaca
BO Hubbard
St Lovin
M A. Becker
Breckenridge
Guy M Rowell
Wheeler
Eugene M. Becker
LaFayette
Leon W. Louderback
Hamilton
Geolark
Emerson
Pwon
Unkle Sam
Battie
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Upper
Penninsula
Farma
Lower Penninsula
Chas
B. Skulley
Lapeer
Europe
Alma Democrats Nominate Charles Murphy for Mayor
In Alma the Democratic city convention nominated Charles R. Murphy a popular local businessman for mayor after hours of speeches and debate over resolutions. J J Heiman was elected temporary chair and Murphy made permanent chairman. Nominations for ward supervisors aldermen and constables followed with several candidates and a clerk contest before Murphy was unanimously chosen for mayor. The party left the treasurer blank and selected William E. Rogers for justice of the peace. convention adjourned.
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Alma
Charles R. Murphy
J. J. Heiman
Murphy Fis
Charles Vine
A. W. Brunner
John Gongwrr
Secon
Fred Bradford
Frank Smith
Geo, Tyson
Think
Norman Beverly
Ben Car
Bor
de LN
Brainerd
J. D. Helwan
Charles William Por Constalle
Gilbert Greenhow
Murphy
Beneen
Fie
Dellagher
Gallagher
Trausurer
Clerk
R. Murphy
William E. Rogers
Jay Tice
Community Singing Benefits From Red Cross Stories
Private Donald Smith visiting home from Camp T shared vivid depictions of life in the aviation branch, praising Red Cross efforts and Christmas package deliveries. He joked about loose knitting and entertained the audience with songs, as Miss Jones led singing with the high school orchestra. Dean James E. Mitchell of Almacol gave an excellent address on contributions expected from the community.
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Donald Smith
Camp T
Red Cross
Smith
Miss Jones
Dean James E. Mitchell
Almacol
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Adams
Chowen
Corporal Boston
Ralph Ely
M.dalay
L A. A
Kazoo
Hillsdale
Ideville
Opera House
Presbyterians
FP. A. Bennett
Genesta Theatre
Genesta
New Hospital
DR. Gill
Don Smith
Loew Boy
Camp Vasler
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