Republics win fifth in series over Saginaw Aces
The Republic Trucks hold off Saginaw Aces to clinch the series 6 to 1 with a 7 3 victory on Saturday and a 19 0 shutout Sunday. Sherlow pitched well in the first win while Rip Hagerman dominated on the mound for the Aces in the finale, allowing only three hits as the Republics surged early and never relinquished control.
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Republic Trucks
Saginaw Aces
Truck-makers
Champs
Sherlow
Olmated
Republics
McKee
Aces
Shriver
Longmore
Cleveland American
Republic
Langmore
Saginaw AB
Meehan
Hogedorn
Vite
Wfaz
Dunkle
Wright
Srd
Zemick
Grose
McDaniel
Fooud Longmowar
Benefit Show For George Myers Post At Regent Theatre
The George W. Myers Post No 132 American Legion presents Bertie in Gilbert Parker's The Right of Way at the Regent for a two day benefit on May 18 and 19 with matinee and night showings. Tickets should be bought from Legion members to support former service men. proceeds aid the Legion and the ongoing membership drive.
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Regent Theatre
George W. Myers
American Legion
Bertie
Gilbert Parker
Legion
Mr. Brown
The
Alma Record Subscription Rise Sparks In-State and Out-of-State Rates
Beginning June 1 the Alma Record price increases to 2.00 per year for Michigan subscribers and 2.50 outside the state. Paid in advance subscribers stay at contract terms until expiration. Arrears before June 1 may be paid at the old 1.50 rate. The paper cites rising print costs and asks for community cooperation.
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Michigan
Alma Record
Alma's New Theater Opens This Saturday
Alma's new theater valued at 100000 dollars is set to open Saturday, with completion expected before the week ends. The project highlights local investment in performing arts and provides a prominent venue for cultural events in the community.
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Alma
American Legion Plans Push Campaign for New Members
The American Legion will run a membership push the week of May 17 to 22, aiming to recruit among eligible Americans. The effort emphasizes a relentless, public outreach, seeking broad support for the Legion’s platform “For God and Country” as governors and leaders back the cause.
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American Legion
Legion
Lexin
United States
Alma College Glee Club Performs with Wide Ensemble
The Alma College glee club under Professor Roger presented a two part concert in the college chapel. Highlights included Higdow and Young solos, Amaryllin and Allahs Holiday by the sextets, and the Alma College song to close. Three new women join Alma College trustees including Mrs. J H Lancashire and Mrs. Scotten with praise for the selections. Three fire alarms disrupt city end with only minor damage to a roof blaze at a residence. Don’t miss the Strand Theatre opening.
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Alma
Citiva
Victor Gipe
Detroit
Strand
Electric Light Company
Strand Sweet Shop
A. H. Wilcox
Glee Club
Aline Colleg
Dof
Teper
Ander
Roger
College Chapel
Misa Higdow
Swanes
Mise Young
Woodman
Mies Purdy
Allah
Miss Blick
Paho
Alma College
J. H. Lancashire
William A. Bahtke
Oren Seotlen
Destroit
Bahtke
Wright Mall
Scotten
J. Hi. Lasachsire
Lnte
Annai W. Wright
Alma Fire Department
Jaee
A. B. Scattergood
Home Service Fund Campaign Launch Planned
An annual Salvation Army drive to support home service fundraising will begin soon as organizers announce details and goals for the upcoming campaign season. Local volunteers rally to mobilize contributions and expand community outreach.
Mayor Murphy Leads Gratiot County Human Service Drive
Alma's Mayor Charles Murphy to chair a citizen committee for Home Service drive backed by H E Reege and Carl Washburn. The effort supports Salvation Army appeal, American Legion endorsement, and local civic unity. Denby Motor Truck Co plans two games with Republic Trucks in Alma as part of community efforts.
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Charles Murphy
Alma
Gratiot County
Friends of Humanitarian
Salvation Army
Murphy
H. E. Reege
Republic Motor Track. Co
Hax
Reece
Carl HN. Washburn
Citizens
Babconk
Alma Record
Wetll
Army
American Legion
Citixens
Phicine
Denby Motor Truck Company
Detroit
Republic Trucks
Saginaw Aces
Detroiters
Denby
Foster
Cowpers
Schultz
Toledo American Association
Weaver
la Bond
Truckmakers
Hagerman
Sherlow
Trockey
Clever hold up in Alma shocks community
Lews Thomas of Bay City alleges he was robbed and choked Tuesday evening near Alma after being lured to a country party by two youths. He claims thirty dollars was taken, and he was tied and beaten before the suspects fled north. Police seek the robbers as Thomas is held pending county prosecutor Ora L. Smith’s decision. Separately, Gratiot County plans a $300,000 bond issue to fund trunk-line road work this year, including paving in Ithaca, St. Louis, and Alma.
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H. H. Esselstyn
Detroit
Alma
A. Miller
Strand
Strand Theater
Fred J. Broughton and Son
Vibber
Per See
Alma Thesday
Chris
Thomas
Shepherd
Vibter
Thoras
Ora L. Smith
State Highway Department
Gratot County
Gratiot
Ithaca
St. Louie
St. Louis-Alma
Gra‘tiot
Chief of Police Vibber Reappointed Amid Closed Door Fight
Alma city council reappointed Chief of Police Oscar Vibber after a tense executive session that revealed pressure from political and private interests. Commissioners Chick, Glass, and Creaser voted yes alongside Mayor Murphy, with Ancher voting no. The vote kept most other city posts the same and outlined a major Union Telephone rebuild including new switchboards and office relocations costing about 805,000.
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Alma
Ace
Oscar Vibber
Newmion Ie
Rteone
Wilbber
Civic League
Ely
Murphy
Villar
Vibber
Hac
Ben
Chirk
Vibler
Yeas
Chick, Glass and Creaser
Ancher
Wm. FE
Reynolds
Jeasie Wolford
Delos W. Adameily
James G. Kress
John N. Day
J. F. Sartor Jr
Board of Review
Yeare
Ransom J. Fraker
Fred Bradford
Ef Ee Ae
Clean Up and Paint Up Campaign Begins May 17 1920 Alma
Mayor Charles K Murphy announces Alma will start a city wide Clean Up and Paint Up drive on Monday May 17 1920. The program aims to improve health thrift fire safety and civic pride by cleaning and maintaining homes and streets with rubbish collected by city street department upon notification.
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Charles K. Murphy
United States
Alma
Charlee Ro Murphy
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Sind
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der Saginaw Andootor
Hite
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LaFluer
Laney
Dunckel
Longmower
Dunkel
Ryan
Dodge
Worth
Lafiver
Desiletts
Meidel
Desijets
Meidels
LaFleer
Page Eight
Hortense Nielsen
Alma Eollege
Henrek Thien
Miss Nielsen
America
Mme
Helen Modjiska
Miss Nielson
Welock
George Myers
Regent
Otrand
Albert EK. Sleeper
Lanting
Sleeper
Strand Theatre
Ady
Home Service Fund Campaign
Reese
Denbys
DeLure
Wibber
Union Telephone Company
Opera House
Universal Common
Page & Markham
Dr. Maynard Pvt
Sharrar & Watson
Proclamaiton
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