Alma Eyes Annexation to Expand City Limits
A forthcoming vote in Alma and the Pine River and Arcada townships on annexing several Pine River and Arcada parcels would extend Alma’s area from 1.75 to about 4.75 square miles, enabling new housing and plants while relieving township tax burdens. pending projects include a power plant and new employers. Also noted are obituaries and a county Equal Suffrage meeting held at Odd Fellows hall with results to be reported next week.
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Ape Tnd
Alma
Pine River
Arcada
Arcnda
Ned Wtill
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Aima
Japan
County Way
Equal Suffrage League
Bequest From Thompson Family Adds $5000 to Alma College
A $5000 bequest from Edwin Thompson of Detroit was received for Alma College. The gift, announced last year, comes from the Thompson estate and underscores the ongoing support to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thompson Vastate
Detroit
Alma College
Edwin Thompson
Alma Board of Trade Slogan Contest Prize Announcement
The Alma Board of Trade invites slogans for a ten dollar prize. President C. P. Brown announces the contest and urges entrants to submit their best motto for the board.
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Alma Board of Trade
Reese A
Ewe
Roet C. P. Brown
Board of Trade
Alma
Hobson Lectures on Prohibition Sparks Alma Audience
Captain Richmond P Hobson of Alabama spoke last Friday night at the Alma high school auditorium in a strong pro prohibition address. He linked naval service, Congress work, and international law to argue for readiness and nationwide prohibition amid recent German submarine actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond Pierson Hobson
Congress
Alabama
Hobson
Alma
Grand Rapids
United States
Germany
Santiae
Navy
Alma Seeks Site for Genteel Repair Shop
George Hiekeork of Flint, inventor of the universal check valve and positive action automobile catch, is in Alma seeking a location for a general repair shop. He is a skilled mechanic and promises Alma a first class repair shop if a suitable site is found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hiekeork
Flint
Alma
Union Telephone Increases Capital to 1.5 Million
Union Telephone stockholders voted to raise the capital stock to 1.5 million dollars from one million, making the company a corporation. Directors were largely retained with one new member, Kirkland, and officers continued in their posts as the firm anticipates expansion after a strong year. The Alma headquarters is noted in past references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Million Dollar Corporation
Union Telephone Company
Dullay Corporation
Alma
Alm. Bentley
Owosso
Db. Crawford
Ithaca
Wo A, Hahike
J. H Filden
Pontine
E. ©. Dewey
Owosse
Ovid and
KOM
Kirkland
Lakeview
Eagles Wings dramatic debut set for Genesta Tuesday
President Wilson and his cabinet viewed the Alve Bird prepared drama The Eagles Wings in Washington recently. It will be presented at Genesta Auditorium on Monday April 6 as advertised in the Record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Washington
Genesta Vaudette
Ain churches plan large summer enlargements in Alma
Several Ain churches will expand this summer to ease overcrowding as the city grows. The Baptist church contract went to Henry Soule for a 40 by 44 foot addition with two floors including a dining room and kitchen. a steam heating plant is expected, bringing total costs above 5000 dollars. The Methodist Episcopal church plans a 50 by street addition to double seating, extending to the east and adding a choir loft and vestry. expected cost near 20000 dollars, with construction set to begin soon. Details on the Catholic and other church enlargements are not fully available in this issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ain
Presbyterian Church
Baptist Church
Aime
Alma
Henry Soule
Ethireh Venll
Methodist Hyiscopal Church
Grrathy
Chor
Getholie Chain
Mulvey
Sallie
Sesiral Chog
Declamation Contest at Alma High Echo Praised
The annual declamation contest at Alma High was among the best in recent years with Frank Notestein taking first prize for The Monroe Doctrine. Elsa Struble earned second for The New South and Ruth Schultz third for The Symmetry of Life. several others participated including Dorothy Mason and Mildred Carmer. Two carloads of potatoes, eating and seed, will be sold at Nelson Smith warehouse Friday and Saturday with prices right.
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Gratiot
Enw
Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
A. H. Perrin
Robert H. Krause
James Garett
Sumner Township
Tonsley
Nie
Aona
Frank Notestein
Thurston
Elsa Struble
Grady
Ruth Schultz
Beecher
Dorothy Mason
Mildred Carmer
Alberta Bowman
Irene Breeve
Helen McConkey
Nelson Smith Warehouse
The Straight Way at the Monday Circulation Counter
Would you go to prison to shield a friend See Valeski Suratt in The Straight Way at the Monday Circulation counter where the tale unfolds with moral conflict and suspense
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valeski Suratt
Won Conte Joboston Prohibition Oratorical Contest
Eddie Jobuston of Alma College won the prohibition oratorical contest defeating four contestants. He will represent Alma at the Michigan Intercollegiate Prohibition contest. Palace of Hell line from St Louis took second, McKinney Pay of Howell third, with prizes of 204 dollars. Perriga noted as winner of a separate honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Jobuston
Alma College
Eddie
Jobeton
Almna College
Palace of Hell
Cline Porelge
St. Louis
Secon
Aid Mckiniey
Howell Wan
Iid Perriga
Henore
Euin
Civic League Ladies Start Important Work
The Civic League led by Annbel seeks funds to aid Belgian children starving in wartime. They urge readers to donate any amount to relieve hunger and suffering, stressing the impact on innocent children and the need for immediate help through the Rebets Work of Belgium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League Ladies
Alma
Annbel
Civic League
Tollitsky
Chatenke
Edward J Moinet for Clinton County Prosecuting Attorney in 1917
Edward J Moinet is nominated for the position of Prosecuting Attorney of Clinton County for three terms. The note highlights his legal experience, long service, and broad practice, and asks voters to support him in the April 2, 1917 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton County
Sear
Moinet ix
Epieropal Church
Notice to Public About Mt Pleasant Eye Specialty Services
A public notice states that Gardiner M.D. of Mt Pleasant has been engaged to provide eye and refraction specialty care as a fee-for-service arrangement. The notice encourages friends to seek his services when needed, mentioning a Fox feature and a person named Vaudette with a Monday event. Dr. N. Brainerd, M.D. is also listed.
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Gardiner
Mt. Pleasant
Fox
Genenis Vaudette
N. Brainerd
M.D
Raisers Strime 15 Still On Alma Sugar Plant Contracts
Alma and Aloe plants of the Michigan Sugar Co. expect sufficient acreage for fall operation despite ongoing beet grower disputes. Manager Allen says contracts secure a viable season, supporting hundreds of local jobs and earnings spent in Alma. Statewide meetings left factions apart, with factory heads and growers far from agreement on sliding scale contracts and tonnage terms.
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Dothaun Allen
Almament
Michigan Sugar Company
Alma
Michigan Sugur Company
Saginaw
Alma Republicans face likely win for city clerk
The Alma city race favors Democrat Carl Gallagher for city clerk as Republicans nominate William Amsbury who withdraws leaving Gallagher with no opposition. Republicans also fill vacancies for justice of the peace and another seat, while the opposing ticket remains incomplete.
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Alma
Carl Gallagher
Gallagher
William Amnbury
Amabury
Amsbury
Opublienne
Seaney
Galgher
Justice of the Peace
Republic Deity Convention
Johnson
Piaces
Vauot
Loukes
Vletory
Bundy Promoted to Purchasing Agent at Plant Three
Clarence Bundy of the auditing department at Republic Motor Truck Company becomes purchasing agent at plant three succeeding the resigning Deidrick. Bundy has earned the promotion through careful attention to business and a strong record with the Republic Motor Truck Company.
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Clarence Bundy
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Plant Three
Republic Truck Company
Mr. Bundy
Deidrick
Bundy
Republic Motor Truck Company
May Pass Bill to Raise Gravel Road Reward In Legislature
The state Senate approved a bill increasing the gravel road reward from 500 to 750 per mile and the state road net to 1000 per mile. The measure impacts Alma Pine River Seville Lumber and Arecada townships and may ease westward improvements, with paving plans tied to railroad work on West Superior Street. Local officials urge Gratiot County supporters to press Senator Damots to ensure passage before the governor's signature.
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Senate
DHL
Alma
Pine River
Seville
Lumber
Arecada
Superior Etreet
Alma council to draft building ordinance for city growth
At a Tuesday council meeting Alma's Common Council unanimously asked City Attorney to prepare a building ordinance to ensure up to date business districts. The move follows editorial calls from the Alma Record and notes rapid city growth urging modern structures to replace aging egg stores. George Rule to open a new grocery on East Superior Street across from Public Motor Truck on Saturday with a modern store ready for deliveries.
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Common Council of
City of
Alma
Alma Alpit
Alma Record
George Rule
Superior Street
Pling
Republic Motor Truck Company
Rule
Rubee
Bottling Plant Sighted in Alma by Tonia Leader
John J. Spitaley, a Tonia bottling plant proprietor, visited Alma on Monday seeking a location for a new plant. In Detroit, Mrs. J. A. Wheeler died after an operation at Grace Hospital, with funeral and interment in Riverside Cemetery after moving from Alma two years ago.
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John J. Spitaley
Tonia
Alma
Mr. Spitaley
J. A. Wheeler
Detroit
Grace Hospital
Riverside Cemetery
Notice to Property Holders Violations Under Ordinance 61
Health Department reports many householders violate ordinance by disposing of ashes improperly. Investigation ongoing and if evidence warrants, all violators will be prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Department
Sena
Tire Repair Shop to Open On Woodworth Avenue
Giles Elliget announce a new tire repair shop will open April 1 at a Woodworth avenue location behind Davia barber shop. They promise first class steam work and employ only competent workmen with seating available for customers.
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Giles & Elliget
Woodworth Avenue
Davia
Genesta Vaudette
Valeska Suratt
Ieee Haaeny Ny
Republic Band to Headline Alma Banquet Event
A Friday banquet in Alma will draw about two hundred farmers and as many city residents for a large community supper with the Republic Band providing music. Speakers include state highway official F F Rogers and D L Johnson for the Board of Trade. The event features a special patriotic program and proceeds to a broad civic purpose.
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Arkline
Jeanne
Els Alma Bieh
Echesl Gynsium Ad Judene
Ceplic
Aos Laure
Republic Band
Reepublic
United States
Alma
Washington Grays
Lampe
Brown
Ome Steel
Batt
Tun
Halfe
Tabani
Olevine
Vandercook
Colgrove
F. FE. Rogers
W. G. Griffin
W. H. Mason
Dth
Michigan
Frank A. Dean
Charlotte
Clarence Holmes
Lansing
Michigan School For Blind
A. W Wishart
J. D
Grand Rapids
Fountain Avenue
Baptist Charch
F. F. Rogers
Commi
D. EL. Johnson
Board “For Trade
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Corints Luechine Deal
John Luchini
Pother
Union Telephone
Tletein Owned
Io Gratiot
Mong State
Progh Notestein
Joboston
Belgium
Edward J, Moinet
Emu Vjempere
Abert Wate
Fae Dewl
Clinton
Molinette
SRE IT
Vaewney
Council
NEW Grocery
the Republic Band
Wishart
Dean
Holmes
Rogers Vandercook
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