City Wins Ruling in Alma Well Contract Case
After nearly two years, Alma's suit against Jackson contractor A R Purcell ends with a court upholding a verdict that he failed to complete the 2000 gallons per minute water project. The city gains title to the well drilling machinery. a $25,000 damages suit remains, expected to proceed promptly.
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Alma
A. R. Purcell
Jackson
Supreme Court
E. J. Moinet
Ithaca
Purcell
Porcellé
Howell
St. Louis
Porcell
Ben
Caseen
Contynesty
Receiver Appointed By Judge Moinet
Judge Moinet appoints a temporary receiver for Bollstrom Motors Inc in St. Louis. A hearing is set for May 1 at Ray McCall’s Ithaca office where interested parties may object to a permanent receiver. Creditors seek reorganizing the company with about 41000 owed and a new foundation for its affairs.
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Bollstrom Motors, Inc
St. Louis
Jude E. Moinet
Boredorf
Therd
Ray McCall
Ithaca
Ypsilanti Normal and Al Collegians Meet Saturday
The Michigan State Normals of Ypsilanti, new MIAC member, face Coach Steele's Al collegians Saturday at Davis Field in an afternoon Mo LA contest. Rynearson’s team aims to improve after a week of practice. captain French or Leo may start on the mound against the Presbyterians.
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Michigan State Normals
Ypsilanti
Michigan
Rynearson
Stele
Sai
Maroon and Cream
Presbyterians
Ryneureon
Green
Alam
French
Leo
Alma Lyceum Chautauqua Plans Full Summer Program
The Alma Lyceum Chautauqua committee has arranged a seven day August program with notable plays The Ben Fat players perform You Like It and The Man From Home, plus lectures by Dr Frank Loveland and Lewis A. Soavis. Detective Loone and others schedule discussions on crime Bolshevism and Americanism. Children’s hour, grand and evening concerts, and speakers mark the first day lineup with further notes on subsequent sessions.
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Alma Lyceum -Chautauqua
Chautauqua
Lycwum
Next Windr
Alma
Uy Alma
Ben Fat
New York
Jon
Prank Loveland
Lewis A. Soavis
Russia
Nevin Concert Company
Nevin Conert Company
America
Montaville Flowere
Circus Day In Alma Scheduled For June 7 Show
Advance agent for Hagenbeck Wallace in Alma early this week to arrange appearance on Tuesday, June 7. The famous combined circus is expected to attract large crowds, with Alma renowned as a circus town and a day stop for the show.
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Alma
Alma City Appoints Officials. Police Chief Vacancy Created
The Alma city commission Tuesday confirmed Wilkins K. Reynolds as city manager for a third year and reappointed city clerk and treasurer along with other officials. A motion to abolish the marshal and chief of police offices passed after a tied vote, with Dawes B. Canobell named temporary chief of police. Joseph L. Sartor was named fire chief for the coming year. Notable civic speaker Prof. Shaw will visit, giving lectures in the city including a talk at College chapel on May 14.
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Alma
Oscar Vibibar
Janes R. Campbell
Wilkins K. Reynolds Wen
Murphy
Guanny Confien Ie
Nce Ate
Peale Bat
D. W. Adams
Willow A. Bahtke
J. N. Dey
Charlis
Ward
Frank FE
Pollusky
Tella Euvancy
Board of Review
Otto Hawley
Willie Wilecox
Miles
Marshall
Murphy Coast
Dawes BR. Canobetl
William EB. Reynolds
Joseph LP. Sartor
Dry
Chia
Air Pune
Tee Yshulweagher
Shaw
Shaw Hay
Wireouin
College Chapel
City petition seeks Beller Protection for south river ward
Residents on the south side filed a long petition with the city council asking for stronger police protection along their riverfront area. The request, backed by the Chief League, urged enforcing existing ordinances and adding officers or a patrol car, with a focus on east side safety.
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Wsé
Chyfe League
Anit
Ukemmelind
College Nine Defeats Albion In Weekend Series
Alma split Michigan intercollegiate contests with Albion, losing 8 to 0 in Friday play before triumphing on Saturday. Albion starter Heidanrich faltered as Alma hitters produced four early runs, with Williams and Kirk delivering key hits.
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Alma
Hillydale
Cole
Ike
Cantata Friday Evening At Washington School
Friday May 14 at 2 pm a cantata titled Shut-up Posy will be performed by Pra Pild from the Washington school directed by Jonn Pronch and Avie Mouser with a group of young students. Tickets are $20 for an additional school children performance. Public invited with free music and flowers. Watch for opening details. Saturday May 22 De Luxe Candy Co add.
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Prapild
Washington
Jonn Pronch
Mm Ric
Avie Mouser
Erven
Aa Mastrere
de- Luxe Candy Co
Ady
Speedy jury setup signals firm county trial handling
In the Ozer Collins murder case the jury was chosen quickly and opening statements began before noon. Prosecutor O L Smith led with evidence suggesting the victim, Alma Crowe, was strangled and that threats were made by the defendant. Testimony described the body found by Donald Blank and Paul Ritter, with witnesses detailing items found and the condition of the neck marks. The rapid progress and orderly proceedings reflected confidence in county officials’ management of the high profile trial.
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Ozer Collins
O. L. Smith
Collins
Kelly
Tussay
le Stuith
Eilen
Alma
Cehine
Ae Chowe
Nomerque
Donald Blank
Paul Ritter
Meg
Ellen Crowe
Ritter
Crowe
Wilcox
Hie
Millard Sheldon
Sheldon
M. Bevinard
Brainerd
N. Day
Wilccox
Wes
Offlows
Tda Meier
Witae
Alma Record
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Spook
Etrand
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Campbell
College Nine
Albion
Red Cole
Thial
Smith
Sears
Oscar Collins
Alma Belgian
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