Many Contracts Now Closed and New Homes Rise in Alma
The Alma Board of Trade reports a building surge as 1967 opens with numerous contracts. Clark Decker leads several residences on Centre and Lincoln Avenues, with costs from $600 to $2000. Dozens of homes rise on Michigan Ave, West End, State, and other streets, along with church and commercial structures.
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Alma Board of Trade
Michigan
Alma
Clark Decker
Foo
Centre Street
B. B. Ray
Michigan Ave
Mullholland & Decker
Lincoln Ave
Decker
Becker
Grant Street
Wilcox
West End
Cris Renner
Elwell Street
O. Thevereaux
Charles Ingersoll
Woodworth Avenue
Nell Fullerton
State Street
J. E. Wilson
Alma Manufacturing
Geo. Delavan
W. A. Hahlke
Baptist Church
Rube Holliday
Vine Street
Dillon
Hilwell Street
Te Gill
Frank Leonard
Turk Street
Walter
A.W. Brook
Frank Shean
Second Avenue
Mae
Nevblence
Oten Brown
Mover Street
John Row Crone
West Bail Street
Arthur Harmon
Mark St. Geo
Odd Fellows Visit Belding From Alma Lodges
A large Alma group from Odd Fellow and Rebekah lodges attended the visit at Belding last Friday night. Seventy tickets were sold in Alma and Edmore each, with the Canton uniform rank present in neat gear. Delegates enjoyed refreshments, toured a local silk mill, and a business meeting elected officers before planning to meet in Greenville. The event featured degree work by Alma and Hilmore staff, strong music, and good speechmaking.
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Alma
Odd Fellow
Rebekah
Helding
Edmore
Mt. Calm County
Alma Lodge
Relding
Opera House
Greenville
Alma Sta
Hilmore
Rebekahs
Altoether
Timber famine prompts US forest policy shift
The document warns that Americans use forestry six times more than Europeans and that annual U.S. timber consumption vastly exceed growth. It cites historic depletion, notes many forests will pass into private hands, and urges government-led regulation to boost growth rates and prevent waste. It compares U.S. policy needs to Germany 180 years ago and highlights regional production shifts and long maturity times for second crops.
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United States
Europe
Forest Service
Germany
Saxony
Prussia
Pacific States
Hescone
Alma Roller Mills and Plants Absorbed by Electric Light
The transaction transfers Alma Roller Mills along with Electric Lighting and the Tinker and Hannah plants into a single absorption. Details show consolidation of local manufacturing and utility assets under one holding. Stakeholders include named firms and local directors. The move signals a broader efficiency shift in regional industry.
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Alma Roller Mills
Tinker & Hannah
Alma Realty ties with Alma Grain and Lumber Co
The Board of Trade backs urban growth as Alma Realty buys Opera House and Hahlke Blocks and revamps interiors. Alma Grain & Lumber Co led by Geo S Young and W T with L A Shary as treasurer takes over Alma Roller Mills Electric Light Plant and Tinker Hannah yard, planning water power expansion, a new Almna grain market, seed business, and stocked lumber yard with wool and coal facilities.
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Board of Trade
Alma Realty Company
Opera House
Hahlke
Alma Reller Mills
Electric Light Plant
Tinker & Hannah Planing
Geo. S. Young
W. T
Meary
Treasarer
L. A. Shary
Ann Wright
Alma Grain’& Lamber Co
Hew
Almna
Finker & Manuah
Alma Graits & Lumber Co
Alma Grjo and Lauber Co Promising Enterprise
George S. Young a contractor and builder, twice elected town president, active with Alma and her citizens. L. A. Sharp and A. W. Wright praised as well known, respectable men in Alma. RACARD congratulates the new company on bright future in wireless and predicts value to the city.
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Alina Grajo
Lauber
Villege
Oh 4 Wan
McCortilehknd
Nobdrett
fMines
Almia
Eainy
Alina
Asis City
Messers
L. A. Sharp
A. W. Wright
Alma
Racard
Alta Gram & Tetuber Co
Iga
Alma church ladies stage crowd pleasing country store farce
Alma residents filled the Opera House for a Presbyterian Ladies production titled a country store scene. F. E. Pollasky as storekeeper and Chas Rhales the popular druggist drew big laughs while Bertha McLaren and Mrs. Wells impressed. The show cleared over 160 dollars, aiding a church organ fund, with a remaining balance of about 200 dollars after debt clearance.
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Alma
F. E. Pollasky
Chas
Rhales
Roafer
Mrs. Wells
Clare
Bertha McLaren
Derby
Dickeme Wins Fifth District Seat In Special Election
Gerrit J. Dickeme of Holland was elected to succeed Wm. Alden Smith in the Fifth district. He praised clean methods, pledged impartial service to all voters, and vowed to represent every foot of the district without favoritism.
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Congress
Wm. Alden Smith
Gerrit J. Dickeme
Holand
Sth
Dickema
Gurwrr J. Tanta
Death of Infant Don Wand In New Mexico
The Clayton Citizen reports the death of infant Don Wand in Clayton New Mexico. The baby died Thursday morning after a period of illness and was buried in Clarion Cemetery after services at the home conducted by Rev Grintnel and Rev Callaway. Floral tributes included white lilies from the Band and carnations from the Mreonie order. The paper extends condolences to the bereaved parents.
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Montimners
Don Wand
New Mexico
Clayton
Don
All Father
Grintnel
Clarion
Riverdale Schools Hear End of Term Exercises Set
Riverdale schools, led by Prof. Lyon and Mrs. Kitney, enroll eighty pupils. Exams are rigorous as graduation exercises approach on June 5 at the planning event of interest to patrons.
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Riverdale
Lyon
Kitney
The
Carriers In Gray Uniforms Deliver Mail In Alma
Postmaster C F Brown and a growing city economy enable free mail delivery to Alma residents. The service marks a milestone in Alma’s rapid advancement and strengthens the town’s reputation as a hustling Central Michigan city.
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C.F. Brown
Alma
Central
Michigan
Michigan. . ‘the Growth of the Post Ofice
Alma's Postmaster History and City Delivery Details
Alma's post office history spans from 1556 with Ralph Daily as first postmaster and later town leaders. Townsfolk learned the new fixtures were delayed but expected soon, with Birk City delivery starting May 1st and carriers Hollenbeck Callehan and Porter. Residents urged to use street addresses with boxes, note two daily deliveries in residential areas, and proper stamping. Sunday hours and window times listed.
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Townsend BR. Ely
Alma
Mr. Ely
Tinker & Tiannah
Ralph Dily
Aima
Kiy
Maple Rapids
Lorton Holliday
Postmmster Verington
EK. F. Quinn
Townsend BK
W.al Bahike
C. P. Brown
Michigan
Tepoty
Birk City
W S. Hollenbeck
Shera Callehan
G KE. Porter
Rewlents
Bowes
Brett
Wille
Miss Smith Scholarship Created At Altic College
Detroit, Michigan story notes Helen Smith Deming endowing a perpetual scholarship at Altic College. The fund will be named the Ms Smith Scholarship, with income used to aid a worthy young lady from Detroit with tuition.
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Helen Smith Deming
Detroit
Altic College
Ti le
MS. Smith
Probate actions outline multiple estate filings and appointments
The April hearings record appointment of administrators and special administrators in several estates, including Elizabeth G. Root, John S. Mull, Wi. Brice, Milken Fisher, and John T. Swigart with will annexed. Final accounts approved for John N. Parker, and commissions named for the 115 drain matter. Eleanor McTard or estate and insane asylum admissions noted. Frederick Robinson claims heard and creditors paid.
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Tuewlay
Elizabeth G. Root
Arthur J. Baldwin
John S. Mull
Terry W. Sutfin
Wi. Brice
Richard W.rice
Milken Fisher
John T. Swigart
John N. Parker
B.F. McNall
J. H. Flaney
Geo. J. Coleman
Eleanor McTard
Alice Conklin
F. McCardiess
W. M. Weiler
Traverse City
Frederick ¥. Robinson
New Automobiles From J H Lankashire Packard Tourer
J H Lankashire unveils a Packard touring car for 1867 with improvements over last season, including larger body, four cylinder engine, 30 horsepower, aluminum crank, roller joints, heated lubrication, and advanced ignition. Cost around 6000. Attended by Harriet and Helen Lancashire, Dr J J Lancashire, and C D Bell.
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J. H. Lankashire
Packard
Women urged to join Civic Improvement Association meeting
Mrs J H Lancashire will preside at a gathering for women interested in forming a Civic Improvement Association in Alma. The meeting is set for 3 o clock Thursday May 2 in the Wright House parlors with a hoped for large turnout.
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Civic Improvement Association
Alma Fe
J. H. Lancashire
Wright House
Thurslay
Sale of Noise and Lot in Humphrey Estate to Howell and Campbell
The Clubb Real Estate Agency reports the sale of house and lot belonging to Mrs Hebecom Humphrey to Caleb Howell and Linyd Campbell for a consideration of 50.
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Clubb Real Estate
Hebecom Humphrey
Caleb Howell
Linyd Campbell
Beautify Our City: Alma Urges Spring Clean-Up Plan
Alma calls for a city wide spring cleaning to remove garbage and debris from alleys and streets. Citizens and property owners are urged to participate weekly through spring with support from local clubs and volunteers, following guidance from landscape experts and civic groups.
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Michigan
Agricultural College
Civic Improvesment Society of America
Frederick Law Olmstead
Department of Agreulmre
Washington
Alma
West End
Alea
St. Louis
Alma High School Triumphs Over Ithaca In Close Contest
Alma High School defeated Ithaca High School in a well played baseball game last Saturday. Strong plays came from Young on second and pitcher Tibbetts with Adams behind the bat contributing. A large Ithaca crowd watched as both lineups featured solid defense and steady hitting despite a high score and few errors.
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Alma High School
Ithaca High School
Ithaca
Young
Tibbets
Adams
Alma Ithaca
R. F. Snyder
Dr. Adams
C. Brand
Tibtets
Nelsons
Argent
S. Bile
Hall
Mathews
Youngs
J. Pettyjohn
Ballard Werishbeck
Wood CP
Mellinger C.F
Tutaterpes
Alma
Steps to Right Living on sale at local stores
Citizens can purchase the book Steps to Right Living at Chas Rhodes and Geo By Sharr. It is a compilation of questions from the College Kindergarten clue of tguy asd 10h and aimed for daily use. The volume covers the year with each month preceded by a title page and seasonally illustrated. It is recommended as a gift and library addition.
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Chas. Rhodes
Geo
Sharr
Balloon Ascension and Parachute Draw Fix Alma Event
The Alma business men arrange a balloon ascent and parachute draw for Saturday afternoon May 4. Prof. H. L. Hazard of Lansing Michigan will present thrilling torpedo shot ascensions with parachute drops.
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Alma
H. L. Hazard
Lansing
Mich
Nippon Art Co Opens In Vacated Convie Space
Nippon Art Co has rented the former Convie and Comvie storefront. The shop now features a weeklong display of Japanese goods and plans daily hours, opening at 2 am and closing at 2 am each evening.
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Convie & Comvie
Nippon Art Co
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Ike
George S. Young
AL. Martin's Country Store
I. Deena WS
Riverdale Schools
Tn Front
Uncle Sam
Charles F. Krown
Probate News
Moore
Geo. Moore
Axice Lave Tubler
Anil Hyett
Grey & Davis
Viogid Glass
Convie & Comrots
Th Vonjaer
IMG Taprovenents
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