Ex Cel All Paint opens Alma plant with strong orders
Ex Cel All Paint company starts operations at its Alma plant after a challenging build in fall and winter. Manager Bamborough says two carloads of Chicago equipment arrived recently and that orders are piling up. Local support from citizens, the board of trade and city council is noted, with stock nearly subscribed and prospects bright for growth and publicity for Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cel-All Paint Company
Marion
Ryarmoth
Bamborough
Chicago
Alma
Board of Trade
Rockstein Buys M. A. Meidler Grocery in Alma
Louis Rockstein of Rin Falls Wisconsin has purchased the M A Meidler grocery at Superior and Woodworth Alma. Mr Medler has run the store for ten to twelve years and is known county wide. Rockstein plans changes including remodeling and enlarging the stock. he has not decided his next moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rockstein
Rin Falls
Wisconsin
Holy Week Services Declared at St Johns Church Schedule
Holy Week begins Monday March 26 at St Johns with Holy Communion at 9 10 for the first four days. Good Friday features a three hour Memorial Service from noon to 8 pm. City residents invited especially to Thursday and Friday services. Patty Arbuckle to perform in return engagement of Out West life hour Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Patty Arbuckle
Out West
Ldfehour
Dedicated Flag Service at Presbyterian Church
The Presbyterian Church in this city dedicated its service flag Tuesday evening with an audience of locals. Meek N Notestein presented the flag, Rev. William Hy Mason gave the dedicatory address, and Willard Beshyetoor with Frank Notestein were cited as the flag bearers. The program closed with the National Anthem and included Alma High School and cadet participants. Twenty four service members are named as wearers of the flag, including Lieut. C. B. Gardner and Lieut. Mark Spinney, among others, with several listed as hospital apprentice and cadet roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Meek
N. Notestein
William Hy Mason
Willard Beshyetoor
Frank Notestein
Cady Witkon
Dod
Alma High School
C. B. Gardner
M.D
Lester von Thurn
Mark Spinney
Edward Wyatt
Eliad Sanches
Hugh Bartley
Arthur McIntyre
Herbert Pryeckholm
Aloizo Heshgetoor
Robert Notestein
Paul Austin
Tinto Melvin
Melvin Vender
Elford Beverly
Merle Hyde
Chester Robinson
T. Arnold Robinxen
Prowardt von Thuro
Enargo
Henry W King
Prof
Venteh
Y. Moc. A
Prentice William Murphy
Ray Beahs Getoor
Pre
Carpa
Cilford Carey
Alma Board of Trade Banquet Planned for March 27
The Alma Board of Trade will host its monthly banquet on March 27 at 6 o'clock. Fred Slater chairs the arrangements and secured speakers. HL M Crooks of Alma College will be toastmaster, Frank Welton of Cadillac will be principal speaker, with talks by Charlee G Rhowes on the Republic and its outlook and by Bam Hervard outlining work for the factory. L Jolisot will discuss the aims of the Board of Trade. The event includes a business meeting and a social period afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Bowed
Fred Slater
Hie
von Gard
HL. M. Crooks
Alma College
Frank Welton
Cadillac
Charlee G. Rhowes
Republic
Bam- Hervard
L. Jolisot
Pioneer Dead in Elwell At 75 Mrs Phoebe Madden
Mrs Phoebe Madden longtime Elwell resident died at home Sunday aged 75 after a illness dating to May. Born September 18 1842 in Middlesex New York she moved with parents to Michigan later living in Oakland Clinton County and St Louis before moving to Edwell. Survived by four children Kay Alma William A Renest A and Olive Lathrop three grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral was at the home with interment in St Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Madden
Elwell
Madden
Middlesses
Yates County
New York
Michigede
John J. Madden Sone
Clinton County
St. Louis
Labrophone
Edwell
Kay
Alma
William A
Grand Rapides
Renest A
St. Louie
Olive Lathrop
Tudaday
St. Lewis
Alma Episcopal church leads Third Liberty Loan start
The Alma Episcopal church quickly joined the Third Liberty Loan drive with a $1,000 subscription, marking the first strong local start in Gratiot County. The record shows this as the initial sizeable contribution to spur broader community support for the campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Church of
Alma Hae
Party Heads Here Strong for Mayor Nominations
Men nominated for mayor on both tickets represent the strongest available candidates. Party organizers emphasize unity and clear choices as campaigns begin.
King and Murphy Head Alma City Tickets
The Republican and Democratic city tickets present Penneis King and Charles R. Murphy as mayoral candidates. King, a former mayor with a record of service, is joined by Murphy, a successful local businessman and former city treasurer, in a spirited race to lead Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alora
Penneis King
Charles KR. Murphy
Died Saturday in city after long illness
Join Gaffney, age about 41, longtime city resident, died Saturday at his mother's home Mrs. Syl Gaffney after a prolonged illness. Born in the city he attended local schools, later became ill with tuberculosis and complications. Funeral services were held Monday at Woodworth and Center streets with Rev. J Frank Jackson officiating and burial in Riverside cemetery beside his father. He leaves a grieving mother, a brother Russell and other relatives in the state. The World winner contends a comedy titled Toto opens Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaffney
Sylwit Gaffney
Mle
Donner
Woodworth
Center Streets
J. Frank Jackson
Riverside Cemetery
Heath
Syleht GalTrey
Hirother Russell
More Enlistments Reach Fifty Seven This Month
Recruiting officer Tom Boston reported to the Record that local office enlistments for the month have reached fifty seven, the highest monthly total since the office opened a year ago. New enlistments include Ben B. Sheldon Owosso Charles S. W. Chivis Alma Tom Bean Merrill Alvin Husted Verned Hail Clyde Plumb Mari Arthur Shores Vestaburg Sidney Gallard Menlock Stewart Brown Owns Lyle Covey Owosse Haley Perry Owosse Otto Marvin Uwosse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Boston
Bos. Wn
Ben B. Sheldon
Owosso
Charles S. W. Chivis
Alma
Tom Bean
Merrill
Alvin Husted
Clyde Plumb
Mari Arthur
Two In One Family Called by Death in Alma
A Brainerd hospital report notes Walter D Walker and daughter Edna of St Louis dying from to oth fever after exposure. Mrs Walker died March 15 and Edna died March 17. Walter improves. Eleanor Wardwell born Oct 2 1877 in Clinton Co Mich married Walter J Walker and had four children. Services for mother and daughter held March 10 in Alma Baptist Church with Pastor J W Priest and Rev F B Gainder officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter D. Walker
Edna
St. Louis
Brainerd’s Hospital
Eleanor Wardwell
Clineton Co. Mich
Minnie
Newark
Walter J. Walker
Cleo
Beulah
Mrs. Walker
Unitted Brethren Church Stud
Mire Walker
Heulah
Floyd
Refuse Wardwell
Alma
St. Lewis
Anong
Wid Church
Edna Wilke
Vaudeville Show Date Change for Republic Attraction
The Republic vaudeville show will now be held on Monday and Tuesday nights March 25 and 26. A large, experienced cast from Detroit and local talent promise a high quality program with new stunts and clean entertainment. Proceeds go to the Republic athletic fund supporting Alma plant employees. Tickets are available at the Republic employment office or box office. Also listed is corn for sale by Alma Elevator Co. and a note about Wolves of the Rail by Miehour, Sunday and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
The
Alma
Dude Cavert
Detroit
Republic Athletic Fund
Voters to decide on city commission form at April election
Voters in the city will decide at an April special election whether to adopt a commission form of government. Petitions propose a nine member charter revision commission with names to appear on the ballot. If approved, the revised charter must pass before commissioners are chosen to run city affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sa Ae
Earry
Selvation
Janes W. Ratilason
L.A. Sharp
Av Cook
James E. Mitchell
Willian A. Bahike
Jothany Allen
F .E. Pollaxky
J.T. Ewing
H. MM
Montague
Honor Flag for Third Liberty Loan Winners
A new Honor Flag program rewards cities and towns that exceed the Third Liberty Loan quota. Flags feature a white body with red border and three blue vertical stripes, manufactured to Navy quality, and distributed by Liberty Loan committees. State flags and a National Honor Flag will also be issued with town records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury Department
Liberty Fou
United States Treasury
Forest Hill Youth Drama Dora Thorne Maren 2th
The Young People's Bible class of Forest Hill presents the play Dora Thorne on Maren 2th. Cast and admission details are listed in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Bible Class
Forest Hill
Dora Thorne
Maren
Married in East Miss Mary Sharp and W A Sibley
Miss Mary Sharp and Walter A Sibley were married in New York City and news reached Alma days later. The bride was Mary E Ship the maid of honor was Gladys Lea a Virginia belle and Cores Sutton Jr editor of Motor Life served as best man. After a short wedding tour the couple returned to Alma where they will settle. Walter A Sibley is the son of L A Sharp and a well known Alma resident. He edits the Republic Motor Truck company weekly Ridto and is known locally. Mrs Sibley is an Alma college graduate. The couple receive congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary E. Ship
Walter A. Sibley
New York City
Alma
Record
Sibley
Gladys Lea
Cores Sutton, Jr
Motor Life
Mr. Silley
Almus
Thin City
L.A. Sharp
Bith
Nd Mus. Sibley
Third Liberty Loan Committee Chosen in Gratiot County
J W Robinson of Ablow chosen Friday to chair the Third Liberty Loan committee for Gratiot county. L A Sharp of Alma elected vice chairman. executive committee includes William A. Ruhlke and others. A speakers committee and township ward groups will boost subscriptions. First State Bank of Alma offers meeting room and stenographer. Campaign to start in April with thorough county-wide soliciting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Robinson
Ablow
Alpin
Dn. McCall
Ithaca
Darraugh
St. Louis
al, Crawford
Breckentlige
Robinson
Wall
Sue Evesfully
F.) Brown
F. Sartor
Alma
First State Bank of
Alia
Bank
Liberty Loan
George W Bain To Speak At Lyceum Evening
Col George W Bain of Kentucky will address the Lyceum audience Wednesday evening March 27 presenting a retrospective talk on life and a long useful career. He is known as a leading voice on the Chautauqua and Lyceum platform, promising inspiration and uplift for listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Patform
George W. Bain
Kentucky
Russellc Conwell
Lyceum
Eighty Men Are Called on Draft
Eighty men are called on draft and will report for service at Alma on Friday, March twenty ninth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
RULE HOLDS UP FARMERS DEFERRED CLASS FOR FARM WORK
A circular from the Adjutant General directs deferred classification for men wholly engaged in agricultural work due to farm labor scarcity. It warns boards to monitor time devoted to farming and call for military duty if any man is not fully employed in agriculture. Citizens are asked to report such cases to the local draft board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Pughis
Charles Wo Dietrich
Julius EB. Halliwill
Gilbert BO Hicks
Dames
Fookes
Stanley Baker
Clinton FB. Jones
Thigvey
Walker Oe Day
Snyder Carmer
Clyde S. Contin
John EB. Hilsinger
Samuel Ben. Derby Aea
Alvin B
Gittes
Ore Cunningham
Tat
Ferrin Johieon
Sol Hindentang
Turner
Lad Walter
Christy
Barniayt
William Daniels
Alonso L. Halliwill
Edgar John Hlanck
John Lees
Harry J. Rhinos Mig
Clida
Kiser
Chester S. Lourhery
Oney J. Smith
Kilward
Anchuts Ih
Ray Laverne
Jaane J. Wiggins
Harold N., Acker
Charles H. Moye
Prone
Byron S. Witherspoon
John
Young Bes
Lee Shippey
W. Worthington
Custom von Echwat
Frank J. Rinspard
Isle Elehorn
Dewight Collison
John E. Letts
Fred Crozier
Fred L. Connell
O Wannicott
Ise
Tieney Miles
Voy
Breidinger
Clyde Bo Cross
Lorne “Curtis Gag
BR Beleer
Carles Jon Galeskey
Theophilus de Bier
K A. Maney
Ringley
Seymour John L. Fowler
Elmer Hammond Forest
Griner
Alfred M. Land
Clarence Wetherby
Fred B. Newton
Louis Brick
Leo Trae
Livearo Plank
Vinton E. Bull
Carles
DePew
Herman LeRoy Evans
Karh
Criss
de Rycka
Earl Smith
George le Taylorisis
Ames Otto Morrow
Lawrence
Lynch
William R. Hill
Walter J. Wilhelm
Adjutant General's Office
Euch
Also Mentioned on This Page
New Alma Concern
A. Medler
Louia Rockstein
Willard
Tucker
1. O. C. F. Hall
Pioneer
County
King and Murphy
Frawcis
Sinver
King Way Tyiee
Credis
Aiul
Io Tan
Ind Tne
Pyarles
Murphy Charla TL Morphy
Vrantis
John Gaffney
Ulness
Republic Show
Alma Elevator Co
Wolves of the Rail
Sanday
Andy
East
Mary Sharp
W. A. Sibley
Liberty Loan Committee
Geo. W. Bain
Alea
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