Salvation Army Appeal Begins in Gratiot County Michigan
The annual Salvation Army appeal starts Monday in Michigan and Gratiot County with a $4000 goal. County chairman Jerome Kanter and the American Legion assist in preparations, detailing how funds aid food clothing medicine and shelter, including care at two maternity homes and hospitals.
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Salvation Army
Michigan
Gratiot
Jerome Kanter
Geo. W. Myers Post No
American Legion
Alma
Kanter
MacGla
Gratiot County
Grind Rapidy
Merrail
Strall
Legionnaires 10 Meet Collegians In Benefit Baseball Game
The undefeated George W. Myers Post No. 182 Legionnaires face Alma Collegians in a charity game for the college athletic association. Manager Buddy Ryan fields a strong lineup with former college players and players like Fitch Rogers Johnston Depew Simonton. Coach Stevle may pitch, with Depew or Johnston as alternatives. The Armistice Day benefit aims to support football game proceeds, set for 4:00 p.m. at Reks Field.
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George W. Myers
American Legion
Alma Collegians
College Athletic Association
Buddy” Ryan
Legionnaire
Collegians
Legion
Bullet” Fitch
Scoop" Rogers
Eddie” Johnston
Depew
Art
Geo. Simonton
Stevle
Washton & Jefferson College
Johnston
Synn Oe
Aoart Ryan
French
Legionnaires
Ryan
Reks Field
Alma Fire Chief Reports Yearly Department Evaluation
Chief Sartor of Alma reports the fire department’s annual activity to the city commission. The document highlights a low loss relative to property at risk and suggests potential insurance rate reductions. The year saw 26 fires with about 2,000 dollars in losses beyond the largest blaze, plus nine non blaze calls.
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Joseph F. Sartor
Alma Fire Department
City Commission
Kelder Chosen New President at Presbyterian Brotherhood Banquet
The annual Brotherhood of the Presbyterian church banquet drew many members to the church basement. J. W. Kelder was elected president for the coming year with James Naylor as vice president and D. B. Smith as secretary. The program featured speeches by Rev. Wm. H. Mason, D. B. Smith, J. I. Winslow, and others, plus musical numbers and a violin solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brotherhood of the Presbyterian Church
Glen Crisp
Setiing
Touxtmaster
Tomete
J. I. Winslow
D. B. Smith
Wma. H. Mason
Saginaw
Mason
Brotherhood
J. W. Kelder
Chester Robinson
H.S. Bahcork
Alma Welfare Association Reports Winter Aid Efforts
The Alma Welfare Association at city hall summarized winter work with about thirty families aided. It seeks clean old clothing for repurposing into children's coats and dresses and schedules hours for the secretary until May. The investigating committee plans a canvass to check if all needy families are cared for.
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Alma Welfare Ass'n
Associaton
Welfare Association
Preant
Emerson township pig club organizes at Curtiss school
At Curtiss school Emerson township a pig club was formed after a meeting on April 2. Members decided to buy the pigs immediately and strive for the club prize. The plan aims to be educational and countywide with farm bureau assistance to form new clubs starting June 18.
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Curtiss
Emerson Township
Alma merchants form Retail Merchants Bureau
More than thirty Alma retail dealers voted to form the Retail Merchants Bureau at a luncheon at the sugar factory boarding house on Court avenue. F C Mapes was elected president, with Lloyd Ellison sending a letter urging full cooperation. Saginaw officials sent greetings and urged closer Alma Saginaw ties including paving the state trunk line.
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Merchants Bureau
Alma Chamber of Commerce
F. C. Mapes
Retail Merchants Bureau
Courtave
F.C. Mapes
Lloyd Elfison
Ellison
Kalamazoo
Reece
Chester Howel
Saginaw
Alma
Saginaw Chamber of Commerce
Merchants Division
George BE. Owens
Retai Merchants Bureau
Mer
A Rare One: Shepherd Thumps Alma 12 To 5 In Postponed Fray
Shepherd belted Alma in a postponed game at Republic field scoring 12 runs to Alma’s 5. Hefflin hurled seven hits and Shepherd’s defense aided with several errors as the home squad built a seven run edge in the second inning and held on through a rough stretch for Alma.
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Alma
Shepherd High
Shepherd
Mheffin
Shepherdites
Bi Lyons
van Hosen
Avith eTomsityr
Lebella County
Republic Field
Weather Summary for April Fof Ter Month
April summary reports 82 degree high on April 6 and a low of 20. Total precipitation 4.4 inches with 1.2 inches in a 24 hour period on April 22. Snowfall 1.76 inches across sixteen days with .01 inch or more on those days. Eighteen clear days, several partly cloudy, one cloudy day.
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Fr . Delavan
Alma College Baseball Prepares for Hillsdale and Albion Series
Alma College faces two Michgan Intercollegiate contests at Eagle Field against Hillsdale on Friday and Albion on Saturday. Coach Steele’s young lineup must elevate hitting while Scott and French are expected to handle pitching duties. Albion brings strong hitters and solid pitching, with Smith from the Detroit Masonic league as Albion’s ace. French is not likely to start.
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Alma College
Michiayn
Uegle Field
Weot
Hillsdale Collegians
Athlon College
Steele
Scott
French
Alo
Wesk
Adrian
Albion
Alma
Smith
Detroit
Alma–Olivet College Debate Ends With Alma Victory
Alma College defeated Olivet College in a campus debate on the immigration question, with Alma arguing for a ban on further Japanese immigration. Judges led by President Voelker rendered a unanimous decision for Alma. The contest featured strong performances from Oliver and Lee Sharrar for Olivet and Gordon Mackintall as a guest, while Alma’s team delivered a cohesive case on political, social, and economic grounds.
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Alme Gollege
Waser
Wilkoh
Shatter
Qolivet
Alma
Voelker
J. D. Dickmann
Nelson
Winifred Harvey
Battle Creek
Oliver
Alm
Gordon Mactinald
Hanae
Mae
Miler
Pe Ivery
America
Wilson
Lee Sharrar
Committee Hears Petition To Reappoint Chief Vibber
A city committee including Dr Brainerd and Francis King presented a petition to reappoint Oscar Vibber as chief of police for the coming year. Mayor Murphy questioned cooperation from county officials and his own men citing temperamental issues while acknowledging Vibber’s honesty and work ethic. The discussion touched on election influences and the influence of union and business leaders represented by the signers. Telephony system upgrades interrupted services during the week, with public patience requested as workers finish adjustments. Eugene Holcomb, Central Michigan Light & Power manager, named national counselor of the Alma Chamber of Commerce and chaired Alma representatives to the U S Chamber.
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Dr. Brainerd
Francis King
Harry Gerber
E. T. Lamb
James E. Mitchell
John S. Knoertzer
Harley Williams
W. P. Cash
City Commission
Oscar Wibber
Busines
Murphy
Nap
Vibber
Creager
Willivats
Ruggles
Alma
Gerber
William E. Reynolds
Union Telephone Company
Wagner
Eugene Holcomb
Central Michigan Light & Power Company
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Alma Representatives
Serve Notice on Property Owners to Make Service Connections
City officials notify property owners on several streets to install water, sewer, and gas connections within a reasonable time. If owners fail, the city will perform the work and recover costs from property owners when paving proceeds this summer. The paving plan covers East and West Superior streets and Wright avenue, plus nearby state trunk lines.
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Tata
East Superior Street
West Superior
Wright Avenue
Wate Highway Department
Bollstrom Motors to Seek Court Appointed Receiver
At a board meeting the Bollstrom Motors, Inc. directors voted unanimously to petition the Circuit Court in Chancery for a receiver to oversee affairs. With $25,000 indebtedness and no immediate funds, all attempts at loans, asset sales, and reorganization failed. If stockholders wish to continue, time will be allowed. otherwise the plant and property may be sold to liquidate debts.
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Bollstrom Motors, Inc
Etnae
Circuit Court In Chancery
Treasury
Atre
Mother Hubbard
Defivers
Ace Coun
St. Louis Leader
Rug gles Motor Truck Co Formed in Saginaw
The Saginaw News Courier reports the Rug gles Motor Truck Co organization led by Frank W. Ruggles with $2,000,000 capitalization to convert the Saginaw Shipbuilding plant for truck production aiming for a July start. Julius B. Kirby announces his resignation from the board to join the Ruggles company as vice president, with production to ramp up after plant transfer clears. The shipyard, built for war merchant ships, is positioned to be repurposed, near the Interurban line for worker access.
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Saginaw News-Courier
Huggies Motor Truck Company
Saginaw
Ruggles Motor Truck Co
Frank W. Ruggles
Republic Truck Co
Alma
Carrollton
Saginaw Shipbuilding Co
Tee Concert
Julius B. Kirby
Bound of Crature
Cine Me
Kirby
Come Metre
Ruggles Company
of Delaware
I T
Gan
Saginaw-Bey City
Trial of Oscar Collins Set in Circuit Court Next Week
The trial of Oscar Collins, charged with the murder of Ellen Crowe in this city on February ? night, will begin in Circuit Court before Judge JK J. Moinet. Prosecutor O Le Smith leads for the people with Romaine Clark of St. Louis defending. A full day Monday will be used to select a jury, with the possibility the trial may extend three to four days after jury selection, amid strong prosecution evidence.
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Oscar Collins
Ellen Crowe
JK. J. Moinet
O. le Smith
Romaine Clark
St. Louis
Turs ‘Ny
East
Collins
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Decretaires
Legionaires
Kelder
Presbyterian Brotherhood
Almia
Ronin
Hillsdale
Maroon and
Cream Forensic Trio
Travel &T
Oscar Vieber
Holcomb
Bollstrom
St. Louis Company
H. C. McCracken
Swift & Company
Mr. McCracken
Grace Rowell
Ithaca
Augbles
Two Million Dollar Ruggles Motor Truck Company
Cag
Aline Mon Pur
Ithnes
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