Leaders of learning urged to attend League of Nations meeting
President Harry Means Crooks of Alma College received a notice from Dr. A Lawrence Lowell of Harvard urging attendance at the first annual League gathering on the 26th and 27th. Lowell suggests delegating staff if unable to attend, stressing the League’s aim to enforce peace as central to business and national progress.
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Harry Means Crooks
Alma College
A. Lawerence Lowell
Harvard University
Taft
Lowell
Dr. Lowell
League
Independence Hall
Harvard
League OF Nations
Court OF Arbitration
Council OF Conciliation
Alma
Gymnnaium
Hood Museum
Wright Hall
Pionmer Hall
Middle West
Davia
Saginaw
Michigan
Hunting
August F. Bruske
Thomas
May Morning Breakfast at High School Honors Juniors
The annual May morning breakfast for juniors was held Tuesday May 2 at the high school. Over ninety attended including faculty. Miss Shellhaas led the event with the planning and service praised. Toasts followed with relations to the juniors faculty and personal memories.
Excellent Recital at College Chapel Delights Audience
A Wednesday night recital at the college chapel featured four soloists with piano accompaniment. Miss Helen Clark Moore soprano Mrs Meligne Seghiet Knapp contralto George Edwin Knapp tenor and Prof Reese Farrington Veatch baritone delivered a harmonious quartet. The pianist Worthy’s accompaniment earned special notice for its artistry.
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College Chapel
Mise Helen Clark Moore
Meligne Seghiet-Knapp
George Edwin Knapp
Reese Farrington Veatch
Miss
Woodmen National Lecturer To Address Alma Camp
George W. Reilly, national lecturer for the Modern Woodmen of America, will speak at the Alma lodge meeting in the I O O F hall next Tuesday evening May 6. Alma camp is among the largest in towns its size and members are urged to attend.
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George W. Reilly
The
Modern Woodmen of America
F. Hall
Alma
Lodge
Odd Fellows Initiate Three New Candidates This May
The Odd Fellows lodge initiated three new candidates last Monday night. Alma lodge invited to go to Elwell next Tuesday night May Yth to confer the test degree on a class of ten. They expect to practice Saturday night for the event.
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Odd Fellows Lodge
Alma Lodge
Elwell
Home Talent Play “On the Old County Pike” at Opera House
The Ladies' Guild presents a four act pastoral drama “On the Old County Pike” at the opera house on Friday May 4 for the benefit of St John’s Episcopal church. Bruce Chesterman stages the production after a prior success with “Golden Galch” praised by the Record as a superior offering.
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Old County
Ladies' Guild
Guild of St
Vermont
Bruce Chesterman
Local Y M C A Elects New Board Members
The local Y M C A elected eight board members including Carl Washburn Jotham Allen Le Reu Dr Garney Prof R F Vente B C Crandell Dr C B Gardner and J A Gerhardt State Secretary Knapp and Gratiot Secretary Blain Curtis spoke on the upcoming International YMC A convention in Cleveland May 12 to 16 and the State High School Boys conference at Torch Lake June 27 to July 6 The high school is entitled to three delegates Prof Veatch or Secretary Blain Curtis were named as potential youth delegates The board also appointed officers with Prof R F Veatch as president Dr B Gardner as vice president and J A Gerhardt as secretary and treasurer
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Wits Vt Alc
Carl Washburn
Jotham Allen
le Reu
Garney
R. F. Vente
B.C. Crandell
C. B. Gardner
J. A. Gerhardt
Knapp
Gratiot
Blain Curtis
Cleveland
Torch Lake
Veatch
R. F. Veateh
B. Gardner
Alma College Takes Two Wins On Local Field
Alma College baseball team shows improvement in a pair of games at the local field. Against Albion, Alma led early then tied for a 5 to 4 win leaving spectators praising the late rally. In the midweek clash, Alma secured a 9 to 6 victory as Malcom Smith delivered a seven hit effort and other teammates followed with strong hitting.
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Alma College
Alma
Albion
Faat
Nea Aten Watts Wconue
Malcom Smith
Alma Choral Union to Present Martha May 12
Alma Choral Union under Prof Veatch will stage the tuneful Martha on Friday May 12. The organization has pressed on through weeks of practice and the fourth program promises to surpass prior concerts with notable success.
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Alma Choral Union
Martha
Union
Veatch
Guild Elects at St Johns Church Rectory Meeting
The Ladies Guild of St. John’s church met at the rectory and elected officers. Present Mrs M. E. Medier, vice Mrs B. M. May, secretary Mrs Pringle, treasurer Mrs John Sullivan, and collector Mrs John Sullivan.
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Ladies’ Guild
St. John's Church
Sitarsoon
M. E. Medier
B. M. May
M. Pringle
Mra
John Sullivan
Alma College launches large endowment drive in Michigan
Alma College in Michigan begins an endowment campaign on May 16 to raise 600000 dollars, aiming to lift the sectarian school to the forefront of the state's colleges. The effort, led by president H M Crooks and an active endowment committee, seeks to expand facilities, staff, and enrollment across central and northern Michigan and beyond.
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Alma College
Michigan
Presbyterian College
Normal Schools
Michigan College of Mines
Alma
Pric Teally
Upper
Almai
Thos. © Blaisdell
Department of Liberal Arts
Penn State University
Ite
Board of Trustees
Oregon
Alma Collage
Albany College
Harry Meane Crooks
Wand
Mrs E B Soule Expires After Sudden Illness at Home
Mrs E B Soule died suddenly at her home 624 Snead street last Thursday while in her flower garden with her husband, a builder of twenty years. Funeral Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the family home, service by J W Priest of the Baptist church. Interment Alma cemetery. Survived by husband E B Soule and children Frederick J Soule of Baltimore Dennis J Covert of Billings, Geo Beebe and Mrs Winifred Tenny of Detroit Floyd Boule of Flint. Mr Soule plans to continue building through the summer.
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E. B. Soule
Snead Street
Greas
Imi
Falinn
Ah Pees
Montana
J. W
The
Baptist Church
Alma
C. Cran
Frederick J. Soule
Baltimore
Dennis J. Covert
Billings
Geo, Beebe
Winifred Tenny
Detroit
Floyd Boule
Flint
Domme
Reat Fe
Barney v. Michigan Sugar Co. Case Decides Costs
Judge Mann presided last Monday over Barney versus Michigan Sugar Co. arising from a dispute over beye wht toe junk from the Sugar Co. Barney was charged with obtaining woods through boys. A judgment including costs of 385.35 was awarded to the Sugar Co. An appeal is expected.
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Barney Va
Michigan’ Sugar Co
Mann
Sugar Co
Barney
Mrs George Moore Hosts Bridge Afternoon Social
Mrs George Moore entertained at bridge at her home Inet Thursday afternoon. A delightful crowd was present and enjoyed light refreshments.
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George Moore
Bridge
Inet
Avery
Formal opening of The First State Bank of Alma
The First State Bank of Alma announces occupancy and a formal opening on May 10 with an afternoon and evening program. The bank will be open 7 to 10 PM and invites the public to inspect the building and equipment. May savings club offers a small credit to depositors.
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First State Bank of Alma
Banquet Ends Month-Long K. P. Lodge Bull and Bear Contest
The K P Lodge held a banquet to celebrate the conclusion of a six month contest between the Bulls and the Bears. The Belly and Bears, led by G. Porter and J. P. Losey, claimed victory amid a grand supper. A humorous contest song by G. B. Porter recapped the campaign, noting the horned bear’s slow start and the bull's boastful claim.
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K. P. Lodge
G. Porter
J. P. Losey
Porter
Cole
G. B. Porter
Alma Music Store Open Showrooms Last Week
Alma Music Store opened in grand style under Frank F Smith and Prof Charles G Maney with crowds both afternoon and evening. Pathephone room run by Scarlotti from Pathe gave concerts showcasing the sound quality. The main room features a piano showroom while G B Porter displayed fine violins and instruments in the adjoining space.
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Alma Music Store
Frank F. Smith
Charles G. Maney
Mr. Scarlotti
Pathephone Company
Pathephone
G. B. Porter
Beaten by Police After Motor Car Incident
Roy cons an eaena freely last night on the business street when police stopped him for speeding. He resisted and was seriously beaten, requiring stitches. He was jailed over Sunday. Gee Holliday, ill for months, remained in critical condition as readers go to press.
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Roy
Teveesary
Gee. Holliday
Preas
Gratiot County Womans Christian Temperance Union Meet
The thirty fifth annual Gratiot County WCTU session met April 26 and 27 at the M E church Wheeler with Rev T J Dunbar presiding. Officers and delegates were welcomed, devotionals led, and committee work reviewed. reports highlighted achievements and a memorial hour noted five White Ribbons. Rev Etta Shaw addressed the gathering as state evangelist. Ithaca received the County Banner for the largest net gain.
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Gratiot County Woman's Christian Temperance Union
M. E
Pether Stowe
Mudge
F. G. Dunbar
Willice
1. L. Street
Jessie Moxham
W. FP. M
Johnatan
W. CT. U
Alice Maxson
J. W. Miller
Mazie Coleman
Ella H. Wood
Alea
Ella H. Coe
Mes
Wheel Rec
Sev
Minne Grandetty
Alma
A Trenx
Maude Bullard
Norma F.aludge
St. Louis
Duncan
Ashley
Fulcher
S. Shaw
Ithaca
Etta S. Shaw
Boosters Meet Elects Alma Officers at City Hall
The Altix Business Men's Boosters association held a Thursday night meeting at city hall with small attendance but spirited discussion of Alma’s welfare. Elected were W. W. Cushing president John Chick vice president M. A. Medler secretary and L. O. Ellison treasurer Regular meetings will occur by call of officers Two major events are planned for May and August An apple pie contest features high school domestic science club with Gratiot county gas at the Gas Company's office Friday afternoon All welcome.
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Altix Business Men's Boostersasociation
Alma
W. W. Cushing
John Chick
M. A. Medler
L. O. Ellison
Gratiot County
Young Couple Wed in Pleasant Avenue Ceremony
Mr Hyce Hansen and Misa Bernice Bragg were married at the home of M Schinerhorn on Pleasant Avenue last Thursday afternoon in a quiet ceremony officiated by Rev T G Brownlow.
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Hyce Hansen
Misa Bernice Bragg
M. Schinerhorn
Pleasant Avenue
T.G. Brownlow
Swift Co. Bookkeeper Resigns to Start Produce Business
May, head bookkeeper at Swift Co. resigned his position following a fire last Saturday and will manage his own produce business in the city shortly.
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Swift CO
KM. May
The
Swift
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