City Clk Clarence Blanck Chosen By City Commission
At a city hall meeting Clarence Blanck of First State Bank was chosen city clerk to replace Francis Hayward. The unanimous decision followed a Tuesday voting process as Alma's officials were set, with Dr. Charles F Dubois becoming health officer and George Hitchman named constable. Reynolds then appointed Sartor as fire chief.
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City Commission
Commission
Clarence Blanck
First State Bank
Francis C. Hayward
Hlanck
Alma
Francis Hayward
Charles F. DuBois
John N. Day
George Hitchman
Willian Wilcox
Murphy
Reynolds
Board of Special Assessors
Charles O. Ward
Joseph F. Sartor, Jr
Francis C Hayward
Schools to Stage Exhibit May 24 25 at the High School
Announcement states the annual school exhibit will be held May 24 and 25 at Alma High School. It will feature work from manual training, domestic science, domestic art, and art classes, including students from below high school. Exhibits aim to showcase the quality of school work and instructor results with strong samples across departments.
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Alma
Medler Electrical Company Secures Two City Contracts
Medler Electrical Company of thin city reports two new wiring and fixture contracts. Alma concern awarded $2,500 project for a new school at Okemon and a second contract for the Daugherty hotel at Clare. The firm notes over $6,000 in wiring and fixture work secured in Clare this past year. Fishing tackle at Winslow Bros. Drug Store advertisement.
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Medler Electrical Company
Thin City
Okemon
Clare
Alma Concern
Daugherty
Paving Delayed by Crushed Stone Contamination
South Wood worth avenue paving halted last Thursday when crushed stone from freight cars contained large amounts of fine material. Bartling and Holmes, contracted for the job, arranged to remove the contaminated stone after Manager Reynolds objected. The delay stretches several days though new stone has arrived and work is expected to finish soon.
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South Woodworth Avenue
Reynolds
Bartling & Holmes
Salvation Army aide helps mother and two children
Envoy Glassbrook on Superior street in Alma noticed a poor mother and two poorly dressed children carrying bundles. He learned they were traveling from Ithaca to Harrison with no fare, offered food, a place to sleep in Shepherd, then transport to Harrison, providing tickets and lodging. The act highlights the Salvation Army’s aid to those in need.
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Superior Street
Glassbrook
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd
Ithaca
Harrison
Chilren
Salvation Army
Presbyterian church meeting for Sunday school workers
Dr Wm H Mason of Saginaw former Alma pastor will address a gathering of Sunday school workers in the Presbyterian church basement next Tuesday evening. Pastors and workers from all city churches are invited. Attendees will bring a pot luck item and silverware, with supper at 6 30 p m. Mason will outline weekday religious instruction including Daily Vacation Bible Schools. Hiram Moore of Flint will be principal speaker at the Brotherhood banquet next Friday.
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Wm. H. Mason
Saginaw
Alma Presbyterian Church
Presbyterian Church
Mason
Hiram Moore
Flint
Alma to Adopt 121000 Budget for Coming Year
Alma city commission Tuesday adopted a 121000 budget for the next year after a two week process. Changes reduced health and clerical salaries and moved savings to a contingent fund while slashing several city department figures. Chief Campbell and patrol wages face modest adjustments as the panel credited City Manager Reynolds for forecasting needs.
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Alma
City Commission
William E. Reynolds
Commission
Reynolds
Campbell
Convention Held Recently at Sours
The thirty seventh Annual convention of the Womens Christian Temperance Union was held at Sours Memorial Church on April 27 and 28 in Gratiot county. The event opened with roll call and business, followed by devotional services, greetings, reports, and elections culminating in officers from Alma Wheeler North Star and St Louis. A consecration service highlighted the gathering. A Camp Fire play, Leave it to Polly, was set for 8:00 pm at the high school tonight.
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Wemens Christian Temperance Union
Sours Memorial Church
Gratiot County
Gardner
Ithaca
Pearl Church
Pearl Soule
Sours
Entertaining Church
Union
Hilsinger
St. Louis
Niles
Adrian
Alfred Chamberlain
Sours Union
Ella H. Wood
Alma
St. Loouis
Alice Maxon
Wheeler
Minnie Crandell
Adda Clark
North Star
Polly
Blemished Buick: Alma Driver Triggers Morning Smash
Brokenshire of Alma drives a Chevrolet into multiple cars near Lafayette and Grove, then into Eriksen’s grocery, wrecking the Ford and smashing a glass window. Four passengers escape unharmed as authorities tow the damaged vehicles to a nearby yard.
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Ghegnvilly
de Muet
Charte” Brokenshire
Alma Colleen
Ford
Rey
Charles
Brokenhire
Aloui
Shareton
Jurgie Lo Hy
Lafayette and
Grove
East Grove
Lafayette Street
Bik Bhikaen
Exen
Jent
Mr. Brokenshiew
Stanton
Farr
East Coverstreet
Irik Eriksen
Eriksen
North Eriksen
Republic Truck Service Network Expands Nationwide
Colonel Frank Smith Jr. announces a countrywide expansion of Republic Truck Service Stations to support uninterrupted performance. The plan includes regular, free monthly inspections, a dedicated service building, and enhanced parts control to speed repairs and reduce costs for operators nationwide.
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Republic
Mreas
Frank Smith
Jrane Cem Munautor
Republic Truck Sale Corporation
New Republic
Republic Trucke
Alma
Alma Masons Confer Decree Work In Saginaw Ceremonial
George Hill Council No 85 I and F M sent a goodly number of members to Saginaw Monday afternoon to confer decree work on a class of nearly 25 before Saginaw Council No 20 at the ceremonial. George Mil Council, a new unit in the state, was chosen to confer the super-excellent degree when the Grand Council of Michigan meets May 15 at Grand Rapids.
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George Hill Council
St. Louis
Ithaca
theeAlma Lodge
Andrew H
Arthur
Pontiac
Frank Seadon
Crystal Falls
Saginaw
Saginaw Council
George Mil Council
Grand Council of Michigan
Grand Rapids
Toledo Wall Alaaa Wholesalers Visit Alma for Tour
Wholesale representatives from Toledo travel to Alma with Michigan vendors joining a dinner hosted by the Alma Chamber of Commerce. Officials and business leaders discuss local needs, sidewalks, streets, churches, and industrial growth while greeting visiting delegates and planning next steps. The event includes remarks by J Griffith of Toledo and concludes with a city hall procession and a reception.
Mother's Day at the Methodist Church Service and Playlet
A special 11 o'clock service will feature music and white carnations for all mothers. If a mother cannot attend, call 887 to arrange home delivery or pickup. In the evening TH10, ten girls from St. Louis present a playlet and program with no admission charged. Everyone invited to both services.
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St. Louie
Young Milkman Cleans Up Glass After Accident
A young milkman rolled into a glass spill on State Street near Superior, scattering bottle fragments across the pavement. Chief James Campbell arrived, instructed him to sweep with a broom, and the worker gathered the shards into a pail to remove the hazard.
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State
Superior Streat
Sleanie
James Campbell
Young Millorwin
Chief Campbell
Qwade
Bream
Well Known Alma Resident 13 Dead
Rollin Bascom, aged nearly two, died Sunday evening at the home of his daughter Mrs. K. J. Wilcox on State Street. Born September 15, 180, he moved from Whitehall to Alma nine years ago. He served as captain of a New York National Guard company and was an elder at the Presbyterian Church for over fifty years. Survived by two children, funeral held at Wilcox home, burial in Whitehall, N.Y. city attorney sent court costs draft in Purcell case. further steps to follow. Debate postponement noted with tentative date set for nineteenth. Alma and Hope teams prep for next bout. Silk dress sale advertised by D. W. Robinson.
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Rollin Bascom
Hame
K. J. Wilcox
State Street
Aew
Alma
Weat Haven
Summerset
Hillsdale County
Michigan
Tiny
Vermont
Watt Haven
Whitehall
N. C
Northern Transportation Company
New York National Guard
Presbyterian Church
Ali
Amanita M. Walker
KR. WH. Wilcox
Edward R. Bascom
N.Y
Wilcox
W. L. Gelston
J. M. Gelston
Mr. Wilcox
Prank Deitz
Carl Rott
Herman Jockwiz
Alva Lawler
St. Louis
Frank Deitz
Joseph Biggerstaff
Justice Bigner
Deitz
Ithaca
Lawler
Root
Jockwig
Justice Biggerstaff
Biggerstaff
Juckwig
Memorial Day Plans And Legion Activities
Vic Gorge W Myers Post No. 122 Aniagan meets to plan Memorial Day exercises on May 30 and to establish an employment bureau to aid unemployed members. The post also considers forming a football team, with the next meeting set for May 18 and Commander Robinson urging full attendance.
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Vic Gorge
W. Myers
Aniagan Sen
Legis
Legion
Robinson
Firemen Hold the Annual Election at Alma Station
Alma Fire Department members re-elected Joseph F. Sartor as chief for another year. Officers for last year—Captain P. T. Banghart Lieutenant Karl R. Adams Secretary and treasurer B. H. Young. Delegates chosen for state firemen convention in Alpena: Frank Waite Karl R. Adams Howard Hoyt Carl Walthers. alternates Lee Nummer Robert Butler. Advertising line about sheet metal work follows.
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Alma Fire Department
Joseph F. Sartor
Sartor
P. T. Banghart
Karl R. Adams
B. H. Young
Alpena
Frank Waite
Howard Hoyt
Carl Walthers
Lee Nummer
Robert Butler
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DR. Dubois
Jownn N. Day
Winslow Bros. Drug Store
D. W. Robinson's
Mason Coming
Brokenshire
United States
Alma Masons
Toledo
Wall
Bay Vistrons
C. of C
Lhe
Alma Abun
Grand Tapide
Ueput
Saperia
Ala Chamber of
Comiene
Alina
Altra
Vieni Dite
Suva
Haslbes
von J. Griffith
Tandmantel Ffith Cowpany
Toluda
Davin
Ohio
Wadernese Chaunleston
Midiar
Mivhipvank
Frivdelip Shevushe
Iran
Lote
Wes
Bay City
Slingla
Smith
Alma High School
Wynne
the Record
William A. Rahike
Purcell
Bahlke
Almanian
Maroon and Cream
Oliver
Detroit J. C
Hope
D. W. Robinson
Carl Root
E. W. Albright
Allen Ave
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