Knights of Pythias Banquet Toasts Prominent Alma Men
Thursday evening Committee No. 9 of the Local K of P Lodge hosted a banquet for members. Sir Knight J J Spinney acted as toastmaster with responses from Theodore M Marsh and others. The event highlighted hospitality and fraternal fellowship as part of a winter banquet series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
K of P
Knight C. H. Breece
Joho J. Spinney
Theodore M. Marah
Oregon
Maystt
West
Néas
Rockies
Sir Knightsey
B. Gardner
Bern Smith
Joseph Sartar Jr
Ed Titts
Dr. Thornburgh
Alex Brunner
Troi Mnlingky
Knights of Pythian
F.C. Thornburgh
J. G. White
Ray R. Besore
0. Vibber
A. Hunter
E. &. Hallivill
Ames Hopkins
E. LaPountain
Fd. Titus
H. Carmer
Old Moyer house sale and Alma school notes in 1885
In May 1885 Alma items cover the sale of the old Moyer house by Geo. Palfrey, school census figures, and staff names. The Alma Cornet Band is organized as Wrights Opera House Band with officers including G. S. Ward and A. Yerington. Local club members and residents are listed, with brief notes on J. L. Miller’s store and Rev. A Van Antwerp’s arrival. A pig report question is noted without foundation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyer
Geo. Palfrey
C. J. Stillwell
M. E. Yerington
Kittie Chapin
Anna Phillips
Carrie Bamborough
Alma Cornet
Wrights Opera House Band
Ward
Webb
A. Yerington
P. Mitch
Yerington
Ant
H. Axtel
Armstrong
J. L. Miller
Adva
Alma
J. L. Bachu
Hutchineon
Melvin Medier
Geo. Haneon
H. Thompson
Geo. Borrbacs
Gamer Witherall
Jno. Day
Geo. Emsley
Meredith
Sinter
Mra
S. G. Hopkins
van Antwerp
Vicksbure
Thas
G.P. Brown
BiLouts
Bohemian Girl at Alma Choral Union May 27 at Opera House
Alma Choral Union presents The Bohemian Girl in costume at the Opera House on May 27. The operas famed melodies and international titles are noted, with Arline Thaddeus and Gypsy plot themes, a dramatic ending, and a full cast with Mr Veatch directing and Mire Waite and Mp Richie guiding principals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Choral Union
Balfo
Italy
Austria
Germany
Arline
Thaddeus
Veatch
Mire Waite
Richie
Pythian Convention Held Here Wednesday
The Pythian Sisters of District No. 4 visiting Alma Temple at Odd Fellows Hall on May 11th, with Grand Chief Anna Jenne and District Deputy Mrs. Elia F. Jordan in attendance. A three course dinner followed a day of sessions and memorial services, with plans to meet in Caro May 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pythian Sisters
Wellington
Caro
Saginaw
Midland
Clare
St. Louis
Alma
Alma Temple
Odd Fellows Hall
Elia F. Jordan
Detroit
Anna Jenne
Eaton’ Rapids
Missionary Society of the
M. E. Church
Tom
Lew
Riverside Cemetery Fund Notice for 1887 dues
All persons interested in Riverside Cemetery who care to have their fote attended to and cared for this year should leave their one dollar with the City Clerk or members of the committee Moxers Brock Sharrar Baker Fraker or Wood By Order of Committee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Cemetery
Moxers
Brock
Sharrar
Baker
Fraker
Wood
Masons Defeat the Odd Fellows in Epic Baseball Showdown
A crowded afternoon crowd watched the Masons beat the Odd Fellows in ten innings by 241 to 25 in a high tension, error riddled contest. Bart Young and Claude Struble pitched for the Masons and Odd Fellows respectively with Joe Page Sr umpiring as the crowd witnessed a long, tumultuous game with standout hits from Jake Sparling and Karl Adams and a lineup featuring Q Anderson McCloy Young Stroble Adams Slingtud Harvey Millman B Anderson Ray Dr Gardner Atkinson McKinney Helman Medley Sparring Fisher. Final score listed as Masons 241 Odd Fellows 25. Time about four hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teuton
Masonsc
Bart Young
Claude Struble
The
Masons
Odd Fellows
Joe Page, Sr
Blenmaster
Jake Sparling
Karl Adams
Mel Meddler
Masons Odd Fellows
Q. Anderson
McCloy Young
Stroble ' Adams
Slingtud Harvey
Millman B. Anderson
Ray Dr. Gardner
Atkinson McKinney
Helman Crisp
Medley
Fisher
Page
Arcada Farmers Club Meeting At Parmer Hall
Mev and Mrs. Weese host the Arcada Farmers Club on May 27 at their hall on Superior Street Visudette. Guests to bring filled baskets and hymnals. programs include songs, prayers, readings, talks, and a question box with Mrs. Nestle and Mrs. Priest among participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mev
Weese
Arcada Farmers Club
Visudette
J. W. Priest
Weese Bell Call
Nestle Musico
Ray Wheaton
Rev
EB. H. Werne
Hira Moore
Mabel Reid
Frances Priest
Jon
God
E. A. Miller
Geo. Trieh
B. F. Cline
Peck—Anguet
Terian Bible Class Organized at Presbyterian Church
A men's Bible class was organized in the Presbyterian Sunday school last Sunday. Officers include President PW Creaser Vice President Jothan Allen Secretary J N Allen Treasurer R J Fraker Teacher Albert PLCok Committee Chairman George Soper with Devotional by Rev WM Mason Visitation by Henry H Soule. The motto is Men For Service and invites all men to join. Alma College recital by Allen Spencer, pianist, Chicago, noted as a premier artist. Spencer has led the National Music Teachers Association and Illinois organization presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Sunday School
Pw, Creaser
Jothan Allen
N, Allen
R, J.fraker
Albert PL Cok
George Soper
H Doane
Wm. H. Mason
Henry H. Soule
Whorehalleon
Alma College
Allen Spencer
Chicago
Spencer
Alma
National Muss Teachers Association
Ilinole Organisation
Marshall Wright Issues Set of Regulations
City Marshall John Wright announces a new code governing automotive drivers in Abpet. Rules demand strict speed limits and left headlamps while turning, with parking on side streets only at corners. Violations will lead to arrests as Mayor and Council back enforcement. Justices Mann and Sandell expect busy summer months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wright
Ties
Fox
Secoriy
Trey
Marshall Wright
Mann and
Sandell
Parents Day at Alma High School Welcoming Visitors
Alma Public Schools invite parents and patrons to visit May 21 to view pupil work in all rooms and meet instructors. High school gym hosts department exhibits and an evening concert at 8 with a ten cent admission. Light refreshments in all three buildings. Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian Church meets May 14 with Mrs. J W Glans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Public
Fife
At & O
Mae Jones
Mowie
Ladies Aid of
the Presbyterian Church
J. W. "Glans
Commencement Week At Alma College Sets June Events
Annual event begins Sunday with farewell communion at the Presbyterian church and ends Thursday with the commencement dinner in Wright Hall. Twenty four graduates expected from college department plus three music school graduates. Rev. Charles Ernest Scott to deliver the commencement address, returning missionary from China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Wright Hall
Margaret Atlan
Alina Pasl Austin
Munroe
Mary Blaydell
Alenay Maurice Col
Man Pus
Sidney Cook
Arrow
Gladys Dergh Uhieagt
Theodor Gites
Vostabare
Clarence Id Rayntey
Esther Halty
Lark Huber
Stanon
Harry Dackeon
Alma
Milton Jackson
Alin
Arden Tohfai
Hil- Nerds
Tin Joninot
Grand Fede
Joseph Kennedy
School of Music
Lorna Woodriff
Dewitt
Mary Rose
Charles Bope Butler
Charles Ernest Scott
Scott
China
Alma College
Alma City Board of Review Meeting Notice 1915
The Board of Review for Alma Michigan will meet in the council rooms at Alma Hall on Monday May 17 1915 at 9 oclock a m and continue for four days with sessions of six hours daily to review city assessments. Any person may examine their assessment rolls and show cause why valuation should not be changed. Alma Mich April 27 1935 DW. Adame City Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Review
Alms Michigan
Oy Hall
Alma
Mich
Adame Inas
Physicians Available for Medical Certificates at Minimal Fee
The U S Civil Service Commission invites names of reputable physicians who will issue medical certificates for civil service examinations at the minimum charge. For details, contact the local civil service examiners board at the post office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Civil Service Commission
Board of Civil-Service Examiners
Romance at the May Pastival Festival at Brunner's Dray Store
The drama centers on Arline and Thaddeus as Devilehoof steals a prize and is later shot. Gypsy Queens plot twists unfold with red bandanas and tambourines as a festival unfolds. The May Pastival runs May 18 and May 28 with performances by Flovensteis and Thekete at Brunner's Dray Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herone
Arline
Thaddeus
Arnheim
Devilehoof
Halle
Brunner
Alma High School Annual Concert Friday Evening May 21 1915
The Alma High School Chorus assisted by Miss Flor Eco Ball soprano and Prof. C. Davis violinist conducts in the high school auditorium. A small admission of ten cents is charged to defray expenses. The program includes Overture Stormhlend Roeckel Serenade Schubert Dreaming Shotley Girls Glee Club Springtidde, Violin Obligate Dawis Birthday Woodman Where Blossoms Grow Souci Ball Earth is Decked with Beauty Mediation from Thais and Perpetual Motion Bohm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everal
Mae Jones
Alma High School
Mise Floreco Ball
C. Davis
Hi Trovatore
Onchestra
Stormhlend Roeckel
Schubert
Shotley Girle Glee Club
Gow
Bennett
Smith
Tule
Benedict
Dawis
Woodman
Theush
SanSouci
Rawis
Ole Girls Glee
Bohm
Wateon Choras
Athletic Carnival at Davis Field Highlights Alma Wins
Saturday event at Davis Field featured a tennis tournament, baseball game, and track meet. Alma captured the tennis title and the track meet, tied Olivet in a ten inning baseball game that was halted to allow the visitors to catch their train. Johnson and Wood starred for Alma, with stellar pitching and aggressive base running from Steggle Stimpson and Johnson aiding a strong team showing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Oliver Diamond
Mt. Pleasant
Maurice Cole
Beddow
Johnson
Steggle
Olivet
Hamilton
Miller
Almaty
Wall
Michigan
Wood
Stimpson
Wehite Oapiece
Mina Baeerunners
Alma College President Blaisdell resigns to accept Penn State post
Dr Thomas C Blaisdell announced his resignation at Alma College chapel services. The board accepted the resignation and asked him to stay till August fifteenth while he becomes dean of Liberal Arts at Pennsylvania State College. The move follows strong growth and campus beautification under his leadership. Mrs Sullivan hosted a bridge party on State Street Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Blaisdell
Alma College
Board of Trustees
Fiitenth
Makestur
Blaisdell
Pennsylvania
State College
Alma
Fr. Blaimdell
Eich He le Ty
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1. C. C. F. Hall
J. D. Spinney
Toastmaster
Sester Abydos Beurre Pignatelli
d’Aragon Mousse
Ignatius Loyola Javane Nonnebosschen
Agememnon
Cubeb Cigarettes
the Bohemian Girl
Aelsen
Weelicome
Mary Meain
Mra. Atwoods
Caro Rolleau
Grand Officers
Carrie Fuller
Mra. A. Goldsmith
Sag
Mra. Spinney
Tela
Arcada Parmers Club
T. Matthews
Ithaca
Terian Bible
Alma High
G. E. Scott
Davis Field
Oliver
Pennsylvania State College
Penn State
Belle Fonte
de. Elvindell
Michigan Agricultural College
Yeomans
Mroke Yuge
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