Alma Holds Appreciation Dinner for Frank W. Ruggles
A large crowd attended an appreciation dinner at the Wright House in Alma honoring Frank W. Ruggles. H. M. Crook of Alma College presented a jeweled trey cup as thanks, while Bay Gerber of the Chamber of Commerce lauded Ruggles for inspiring economic growth and local unity over the past decade.
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W. Ruggles
Wright House
Alma
H. M. Crook
Alma College
Wight House
Bera L. Smith
Thas
United States
Mr. Smith
Bayy Gerber
Com of Commerce
Republic
Cackmpany Inc
Aloa
Ruggles
Ierhi
Eipemius
al Ra
Gaia
M. Cibok
Almay
Union Meeting At East Superior Churches Ends In Benefit
Institutions met at Methodial Episcopal church on Peepertavens and at the First African Church of East Superior for a large union service beginning at 12 o clock and running into the afternoon. Sermons by Rev. Hull Rev Shoger Rev White Rev Grierson and Rev Williame filled the hour with prayers hymns and readings. Stores closed to allow all to attend and the event drew wider church participation.
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Methodial Episcopal Church
Peepertavens
Return of the Present Office and City Commission Controversy
The article argues against the Non-Partisan Voters ticket in Alma, warning it would hand control to three corporations and risk inexperienced leadership. It praises incumbent Charles R. Murphy, Phillip W. Creaser, and Albert J. Archer for two years of service, noting waterworks work and city finances as reasons to reelect them. The piece endorses continuity, cites the Citizens' League as a nonpartisan group seeking capable public servants.
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Alma
Charles R. Murphy
Phillip W. Creaser
Albert J. Archer
Murphy
Sweaser
Archer
and Creager
Charles KR. Murphy
Andix
Ite
Whitip W. Crewser
Crowser
Donne
Albert J. Aceher
J Pnblic
Creaser
Citizens’ League
P. S
Ita
Mnien
Politics
Advertiavment
Names Selected By Alma Drive Teams For Memorial Campaign
Tuesday at 1 00 p m members of Alma teams chose names to solicit for a 70000 dollar portion of the 110000 goal for the Alma College memorial gymnasium and auditorium. In the Presbyterian church basement 24 names were picked from long lists and distributed among teams to ensure everyone could select a prospect. Prospect cards are being prepared from the checked names and will be given to teams before week’s end.
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Alma
Alma College
Presbyterian Church
Dames
Alma City Discusses Daylight Time Change Proposal
City commission tabled action on adopting Eastern Time for summer and may revisit next week. Elks plan Bohemia Week spectacle April 4 to 9 to fund temple expansion with free entertainment and a jazz band. Teachers exam set for April 28 to 30 in Ithaca courthouse. Alma College basketball team highlights season ending with strong MIAC finish and a captioned team photo.
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Alma
City Commission
Alma Industries
The
Republic
Libby McNeill & Libby
Chick
Glass
Dresner
Uils
Archer
ELKS
Saginaw Elks
Eastern Michigan
City Election and Referendum in Alma
A local city election will be held in Alma on Monday April 4 along with a ballot measure to authorize a $20 000 bond for a tax levy and a veteran compensation question. The article notes low campaigning yet rising concerns over wartime economic issues and a cross page continuation. Married in Saginaw Alva Burkholder wed Maude Greenhoe of Alma Easter Sunday March 27 at the Saginaw Methodist church with a reception at the bride’s home.
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Alma
Liege
Barrow
Wimy
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
Michigan
Saginaw
Alvaha
Burkholder
Maude M. Greenhoe
Suneday
S. Arthur Cook
Methodist Church
Gilbert Greenhoe
Tid Second Avenue
Benj. Burkholder
Center Street
James Naylors
Fancy Burkholder
Alma Elka Hosts Elm Party For Elke Guests At Club
More than two hundred residents and neighbors attended the Alma Elka event in Elke at the club rooms on Enet Superior Street last Thursday evening. The host group provided games in the lodge room and billiards in other rooms, with a plentiful repast and a Strand program noted in the description.
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Elke
Alma
Enet Superior Street
Alma Elka
Alma’s Quota in Drive Reaches Seventy Thousand
Alma campaign officials announce a countywide drive to raise seventy thousand dollars with formal opening and workers banquet scheduled for Friday night. The effort aims to mobilize volunteers and supporters across the region for fundraising and mobilization activities.
Greater Alma campaign to raise $110000 for memorial
A county wide drive in Gratiot to fund an Alma College memorial auditorium and gymnasium opens with a 6:15 PM dinner at Wright Hall. Twenty three teams, 150 organizers, and district workers will begin canvassing April 4 with reports each noon the following week. Contributions and pledges from Michigan cities and groups push the total toward the $110,000 goal.
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Chaim
Eambley
Alma
St. Louis
Elwell
Breckenridge
Lafayette Township
Wheeler
Old Ithaca
Pompeii
Perrinton
Ashley
North Stour
Middton
Bannivter
Gresver Alma
Gratiot
Foreon
Jaea
Sayimix
Bay City
Grand Raphis
Detroit
Friends of Alma College
Alma College
Pienerre
Altendange
Gratiot County
General Education Board
Presbyterian Board of Education
Alina
Gratiat County i
Usu
Twite
Carl Hashburn
Wright Hall Jr
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F. W. Ruggles
Republic Plant
Weight House
Woop Services
City 10
Commission
Ithaca
Howard Potter
Com
Thume
Atre
Michigan State Normals
Kalamasco
Aliin
Ubet
Ypsilanti
Beattie
Hudson
Steele
Scott
Marks
Howe
van Page
Dablerin
Wagegoney
Kirke Fretchy Venter
Muainy
Lyle
Tohor
American Legion
Greater Alma
Wright Hall
Memorial Auditorium
First Presbyterian Church
Oon
Seon
D. W. Robinson
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