Alma to Honor W Ruggles With Stag Dinner Event
Alma citizens plan a formal dinner at the Wright House to thank W Ruggles for rapid local growth and support. Tickets sold out quickly as St. Louis visitors joined the event with Mrs. Sarah L Smith as toastmaster and remarks from Harry Gerber and M Crooks.
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Alma
Nk W. Augsles
Wright House
St. Louis
Arket
Sar A L. Smith
Ruggles
Harry Gerber
Alma Chamber of Commerce
M. Crooks
Alma College
Chamber of Commerce
Charles R. Murphy
Organizing Boys and Girls Clubs Gains County Support
In Isabella County a March meeting with 300 students backed by Y M C A schools and Gratiot County Farm Bureau aims to form county clubs for calves and pigs. Bankers will help fund purchases, and profits stay with the youth. A planned March 2 gathering in Three to a county features R A Turron and McFadden arranging local events about purebred animals and club rules emphasize care and record keeping.
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Isabella County
Mt. Pleasant
Thie County
Gratiot County Farm Bureau
Hell
Artory
R. A. Turron
Sane Paes Sa 8
New Fishing Tackle Shop Opens in City
Lewis and Ellison open exclusive fishing tackle shop at 408 Woodworth Avenue offering a complete up to date line for followers of Lanne Walton. Charles Lewis and Merlin Ellison are well known locally and bring wood experience in fishing and knowledge of tackle brands.
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Lewis & Ellison
Charles Lewis
Merlin Ellison
Woodworth Avenue
Lanne Walton
Robinson Store Holds Opening Event Last Thursday and Friday
The De W. Reijicon stores held its annual opening over two evenings, drawing Alma area residents. Exhibits featured lighting, fashion displays, millinery, and a kiddie parade for children ages 3 to 24, with four performances and strong crowds each night.
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Robinson Store
de W. Reijicon
Alma
Wight
Echillesh Bet
Collins Hearing 10 Be Continued In Court Scrutiny
The Collins case hearing is adjourned until March 5 as prosecutors push to secure further witnesses and evidence. John Myles presided with attorney Roamaine Clark presenting Collins’s defense while investigators chase alibi and timeline details for February 3 and 5.
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Severan
Warrath
Coline
Minieder
Merviliig
John Myles
Roamaiine Clark
Collins Mark
Collis Bowadt
Elroult
Fur Wittens
Collins
Oscar Collins
Erie
Eilen Crover
Alma
Cyear Collins
Manell
Broweeutingy
Cok Smith
Fovle Vanfidews
Hsu
Batuniay
Wittems
Homer M. Dunher
Tr. Pagtor
Efron
Onllitte
Colina
Gorton
Colling
RUGS CLEANED BY IMPROVED METHOD
Alma Dry Gleaning Works offers same day cleaning service for rugs. Office at 127 E Superior Street. All work called for and delivered by phone Sixt. Work guaranteed. Ad shows a concise local business notice.
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Alma Dry Gleaning Works
E. Superiorst
Alma College plans memorial auditorium and gymnasium
A detailed plan outlines a combined auditorium and gymnasium at Alma College in Gratiot county. The 1200-seat auditorium will adjoin a 200 by 110 foot natatorium with a 1200 capacity, plus a gym floor for athletics and events. The facility aims to honor local World War I servicemen and serve Alma College, the city of Alma, and Gratiot county with versatile spaces for sports, lectures, and public gatherings.
Alma College campaign sets national record in endowment drive
Students and faculty at Alma College joined to raise 14 232 50 for the college endowment drive. Students subscribed 8157 50 with seniors receiving 1425 juniors 1085 sophomores 2460 and freshmen 1700. Faculty pledged 36075 00, supporting a memorial to local World War veterans amid a town and county effort.
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Ty & Doabetal
Alma
Alma College
Grutiot
Bled
Joesiah A. Weingy
Gratiot County
Alma College awards letters and honors 1921 22 team
Alma College announces seven letters awarded to the 1921 22 basketball squad finishing third in the Met A A season. Named: Opwall Kirker James Beattie Coletian Richard Axe Van Bage St James Howe and Captain Carl Dabigren. Marriage anniversary noted for G H Carl and wife with a St Patrick s Day celebration and guests from Alma St Johns Lansing and New Haven.
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Alma
Met. A. A
Kilamazoo
Michigan State Normals
Met
Opwall Kirker
James Beattie
Detroit
Coletian
Richard Axe
van Bage
LaGrange
St. James Howe
Carl Dabigren
Newberry
G. H. Carl
St. Patrick's Day
K. Kk
Williams
St. Johne
Mich
van Epps
Carl
St. Johns
Sarah Clemmons
New Haven
Alma High Falls To Bay City Eastern In Valley Tourney
Alma High School arrows into a defensive battle at Mt Pleasant Normal, beating Arthur Hill High 14 to 13 then losing 20 to 15 to Bay City Eastern in the Saginaw Valley tournament. Garner and Anderson lead Alma scoring while Grube of Arthur Hill stands out for the Hillites. The Valley champs exhibit strong defense but bow out after a hard second half.
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Alma High
Ashe! Bal
Mt Pleasant
Arthur Hill High
Saginaw
Saginaw Valley
Ina
Bay City Eastern High
Hillier
Alma
Arthur Hill
Hillites
Mallin
Grube
Garner
Orange
Blacks
Baskers
Anderson
Elias
We Htm Reeser
Alm Steamroller
New Alma Depot Hints at Replacement Structure
Alma Chamber of Commerce and City Commission members visiting Saginaw on Friday discussed plans with W. K. Wallace, district manager of Pere Mare quette Railroad, expressing confidence a new depot for Alma could be built soon to replace the existing structure in use for over twenty years. Stores will close at noon Friday, with merchants open again later for Good Friday services as religious observances proceed.
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Alma Chamber of Commerce
City Commission
Saginaw
W. K. Wallace
Pere Marequette
Fulture Alton
Wallace
Almna
Alma
Omerchenta
M. K
Feting
Bwatke
Ulwo Clase
Union Services Held Tomorrow at Two Churches
Alma citizens are urged to attend union services hosted at the Methodist Episcopal church on Proapieet Avenue and the East Superior Street Christian church. Each site offers a three hour program from 12:00 noon to 3:00 pm with scripture, prayers, hymns, and meditations led by local pastors and lay leaders.
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Coot Fruiay Union
Methodiet Episcopal Church
May
Mene
Joseph McKensey
B. Siroufve
Saele
Hartzell Lyon
Peter White
W. Gelstar
HL Grierson
Folo
Babcock
J. F. Wal- Turms
Christian Church
Me Wright
J. EB. Harwood
Sele
Gerhardt
BR. Grierson
M. Daffy
Davin
J. FL Williams
Pather
C. H. Hall
Paradise
E. EB
Ruth Smith
Jane White
W. Gelleton
Bat Hoth Ee
Breckenridge Elects Town Officers for Coming Year
Breckenridge held a town election on Monday electing officers for the year ahead. President Frank A. Sexton, Clerk KR C Chisholm, Treasurer S Greene, Trustees for two years J E Hodge Foster Praker F Oberst, Assessor Charles Luneack.
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Breckenridge
Frank A. Sexton
Alark
KR. C. Chisholm
S. Greene
J. E. Hodge
Foster Praker
F. Oberst
Charles Luneack
Nearly Ready for Campaign Meetings of Instruction for Solicitors
Meetings of instruction for solicitors are to be held in the drive as part of preparations for the upcoming campaign. The sessions aim to inform attendees about campaign strategy, legal considerations, and outreach tactics. Organizers emphasize compliance and ethical guidelines to ensure orderly proceedings and effective engagement.
Alma College drive to endowment for Gratiot soldiers memorial
Captains and leaders in Alma County have chosen a campaign chair for the Alma College Endowment drive aimed at a $110,000 memorial gymnasium for Gratiot county soldiers who served in World War I. A series of preparatory meetings will precede a kickoff next Tuesday and the formal opening a week later, with funds to be split between the college and county needs while preserving a lasting tribute to local veterans. Clarence Goodrich is named chairman for Athena with a Friday church meeting to finalize the local committee. A F P Ryder leads in that area with H G Smith F H Moulton and Rev Schiuoter.
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Diviinn Jeaders
Almi Collery
Alma
Viele Tems
Gratiot County
Gratiot Courty
Alma College
Alma Compagnie Gratiot Counnty
Funda
To College
Cannel
Grae Hot
Gratini County
Clarence Goodrich
Les
Athena
Presbyterian Church
Card of Thanks for kindness after illness and death
Mr and Mrs Max Avery and daughter thank friends neighbors minister doctor and nurse for kindness and floral offerings during the illness and death of their 3 year 11 month old boy.
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Max Avery
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Almas
de Stag
Charles Ray
Peaceful Valley
Sanday
Alt Wma
Gratiot
Altacolwee
Coliege
Nerke Cymnastm
Furniel
Natatorium
Loney
Genesta
Act
Ady
Ollege Basketeers
Floyd Burkholder
McBain
B. Burkholder
Centerstro
Valley Champs
Elvis
Yancen
Are
Ithaga
Ryder of
Bannister
Mart
Breckenridge Bank
Farmers’ State Bank of Breckenridge
First State Savings Bank
Farmers’ State Bank
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