Fathers and Sons Banquet Set for Alma Community
Alma plans its first Father and Son Banquet run by boys with fathers and sons ages twelve to twenty invited. The event March 24 will be at Wright Hall College dining room, 6 90 p.m. to curfew. Tickets 60 cents a plate, 1.20 for a father and son, must be bought before Wednesday. The event is supported by the Federation of Churches, Chamber of Commerce, and Y M C A, with Hi Y members organizing committees and plans to include singing and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
College
Wright Hall
Sharp
Willy
HKY
Murphy's Drug Store
Thei
Federation of Churches of Alma
Chamber of Commerce
Hi-Y
Eugene Wagner
William Creasey
Clair Perry
Harold Bartling
Miller Slusser
Gerald Smith
Sesy
Bert Boothe
Leo Handley
Treas
Leo Emmons
Bernard Graham
Willard Ake
Dare Strong
T. Heinz
Farmers urged to secure seed beans early in Michigan
Michigan researchers warn farmers to buy seed beans soon to ensure high quality stock as the bean market stays strong and distribution expands. Prof J F Cox notes late spring purchase risks missing top seed while F B Dreese cites higher freight rates widening Michigan’s seed bean territory. The crop, tariff protected from Japanese competition, is expected to remain dependable amid future market conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
J. F. Cox
Michigan Agricultural College Farm Crops Department
F. B. Dreese
Michigan Bean Jobbers Association
Mississippi Valley
Cox
Lawrence Ellison Opens New Store
Lawrence Ellison opens a new store at 010 WL Guperion St Al wa near the Stendard OFF Polling Station, opposite Chavralet and Font Garages. The piece notes general auto and truck time maintenance and mentions factory product history with rubber company ties and rising costs impacting residents and local business.
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Guperion St
al Wa
Stendard
Chavralet
Lawrence
Sivas Tor
Generel
Tire
Carey
Protuehur
Gener Tite & jRubber
Cienoral
Staten
Tergest
Depitere Mke Weston
A Fine Gongert Company Coming to Lyceum Concert
The Community Lyceum hosts the Nevin Cans wort Comply, an all female orchestra led by Miss Adolajie Murray and Miss Tay lar, in a program built on Nevin melodies with vocal solos and duets. Tickets remain at fifty cents with sustainers allowed for the added number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolajie Murray
Faroote
Alexander Zukovsky
Chicayng
Missante Murray
Mivs Déanette Howell
Wester
Mise Taylar
Colin Pusitals
Mes Taylor
Bu Deoction
Nevin
Mint Taylor
Mieeoe Murray
Miss Taylor
Gewrlet
Fityconta
Community Lyceum Committee
Contest on Power Information rings Kanowledges reading
A church drive by the Methodist Episcopal Church’s Society of Christian Stewardship distributes literature to readers and features a reading contest between Team 1 led by John Daugherty and Team 2 led by Floyd Kienihans. Team 1 leads with 16 783 pages read to 9 146 for Team 2. Advertising note for mimeograph paper at Record Stationery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Stewardship
M. E. Church
Om Okie
John Daugherty
Floyd Kienihans
Brown-Ward Coal Sold to Puller Coal Company
The Brown-Ward Coal Company of Alma has been sold to the Puller Coal Company. Floyd Fuller, a well known local resident, is the moving factor. The new company took over last Saturday. George Ward of Detroit was manager and plans to return soon. Floyd Fuller previously worked at the Alma State Savings Bank for three years. A new organization backs the purchase, with prominent local backers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown-Ward Coal Company
Puller Coal Company
Floyd Fuller
P.M. Smith
George Ward
Detroit
Alma
Fuller Coal Compa
Alma State Savings Bank
Knights Going To New Orleans Conclave Trip
At Owornn Commandery No. 49 K P a vote approved funding a student to cover travel for Knights traveling to the triennial in New Orleans. Departure is scheduled for Saturday April 22 with 250 seats limited by transportation, planned by Parvin Hume and Steck. Total trip cost 60.50 covers all expenses except meals. many readers from Port Huror Pint Durand St Johns Hthaed Howell Ann Arbor and Kalamitio Bay City Saginaw are joining.
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Owornn Commandery
K.P
Dell
Oworso Commandery
New Celenar
I oViock
Sir Rkaighte
Lastice
Port Huror
Pint
Durand
St. Johns
Michigan
Ithaca Commandery
Conal Ie
New Orleans
Style Show at Strand Next Week
The JD W Robinson stores announce a two day style show at Strand theatre on March 21 and 22 featuring spring creations shown on living models. The event promises strong local interest and will run alongside the Strand’s regular program, plus a feature film "The Duke of Chimney Butte" starring Pred Stone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD. W. Robinson
Strand Theatre
Living Models
Strand
Chimney Butte
Fires Cause Quick Work in Alma early Wednesday
Alma Fire Department battled two small blazes within half an hour on Wednesday. First at Mr and Mrs Westburn on Grant Ave. was quickly contained. a chemical tank aided. Shortly after, a roof fire at Mr and Mrs Andrews on Hastings St. was extinguished with minimal damage. The day featured speeches by Willis A Moore at the Chamber luncheon and a later address at Superior Christian Church.
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Alma
Cienes
Teleu
Mes
Ari Weshburn
Grantavepee
Flasnes
Epromand
Alton Andrews
Hastings Street
Willis A. Moore
Torwount
Dodge Mfg. Co
Snake
Ind
Opeahe
Chamber of Comee
Superior Christian Church
Moore
Story of
Giryoperens
A. Nash Company
Cincinnati
Ohio
Jesus
A New Release At M. E. Church
Rev M W Duffey announces the new release A Maker of Men to be shown at the M E church Sunday at 3:00 and 7:00. Temple Pictures Inc calls it par excellence and superior to The Stream of Life. The film follows Bruce Douglas a miner's son who becomes a minister after a life of hard knocks and clashes with mine owner Fairchild over the path of wealth versus worth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Duffey
M. E
Bertram Willoughby
Temple Pictures Inc
Bruce Douglas
Fairchild
Veterans Bureau clean-up drives aid disabled servicemen
The National clean-up campaign has interviewed 168 109 disabled veterans to inform them of benefits and assist with filing claims. It reports 68 148% physical exams, 45 845 new compensation claims, 2h new vocational training claims, 53 475 appeal cases, and hospitalizations for 3 545 veterans with serious disabilities. A hospital clean-up campaign visited all institutions housing beneficiaries, earning commendation from veterans and the North Carolina American Legion for rapid adjudication and urging permanent continuation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Veterans’ Bureau
Enads
United States
Veterans’ Bureau
Charles R. Forbes
Tom Bird
Armerican Legion
State of North Carolina
Oteen
Kenilworth
North Carolina
American Legion
Department of North Carolina
Crooks to Speak Next Wednesday at Chamber Luncheon
Alma College president H M Crooks will speak at the Chamber of Commerce luncheon next Wednesday March 22. A large crowd of business and professional men is expected. North side tickets are sold by Paul Crandell and G V Niles, south side by Lew Keith and Will Moody, with Glen Crisp handling Republic ticket sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Crooks
Alma College
Chamber of Commerce
Paul Crandell
G. V. Niles
Lew Keith
Will Moody
Glen Crisp
Republic
Think Work and Produce at C of C Luncheon
A large Chamber of Commerce luncheon featured Hazeltine Perkins Drag Company executive Lee M. Hutchins delivering a strong talk on thinking and producing. Ithaca road official James Gibbs discussed Gratiot County bonds for good roads and the Covert act road project, urging public support and realistic cost views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Lee M. Hutchins
Hazeltine Perkins Drag Company
Grand Rapids
W. W. Cushing
Janes Gibbs
Ithaca
Gratiot
Hutchins
New Directors Elected Thursday for Alma Chamber
The Merchants Bureau of the Alma Chamber of Commerce named six new directors to fill one year terms and elected Earl C. Clapp to replace J L Winslow who resigned after being elected a two year Chamber director. A further meeting tonight will set the officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants Bureau of
Alma Chamber of Commerce
J. L. Winslow
Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Ellison
J. P. Losey
James Naylor
Floyd Luchini
John Hall
Lawrence Montigel
Earl C. Clapp
Winslow
Merchants Bureau
City Hall
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de Luxe
Lawrence Ellison
Gongert Company
Nevin Cockert Company
Lyceum Chase
Rena Stationery Store
Loi
Brown-Ward
Pulle Ove! & Coal Company
HS. Christian Endeavor
Christian Endeavor
Christ
Francis Baker
Alma Lodge
A. M. Wan
Albert H. Olmsted
J. N. Day
J. L. Johnson
S. L. Bennett
Chas
RR. Murphy
J. E. Fuller
F. C. Parker
Earl O. Parker
W. 2. Tomlin
W. M
Knights
Robinson's
D. W. Robinson
Disabled Veterans’ Bureau
Crooks
C. OF C
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