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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1917
Page
5
Alma Record discusses bond improvements for Alma Michigan and the need for a decisive vote. It emphasizes council diligence to avoid an ineffective bond and possible new election. The piece reflects period civic activism and mentions state schooling laws on compulsory attendance.
A biographical sketch of Major, a young leader from Alma, Michigan, who began as a violinist and grew to lead bands and organize his own group. The article traces his early lessons, travels, and eventual studies under prominent leaders, noting a life of continuous musical advancement and community activities from childhood through his twenties. It also mentions civic events and entertainments hosted by the Harlin family for the Farmers' Club with various readings and musical items on the program.
Next week Alma Music Club hosts a violin recital by Roderic White in the college chapel. Thursday and Friday feature Alma College glee club with pianist Bonnie Baird Replogle and baritone Reese Veatch. The Mikado was abandoned due to wartime conditions and students enlisting, while Roderick White gains attention as a noted young violinist and sibling of author Stewart Edward White.
Acknowledge gratitude to friends and benefactors for a generous contribution of £1000 toward expenses. Mentions Lavenwemont, My Feederick, L. ti. Frederick, and Bentrwn Frederik AU as linked names. Describes planned attendance at green yt ines METER HOARTY and Vesting.
A volatile game ends with Hillsdale Cadets losing to the Fades amid a sequence of rough play. Key players include Nor Nuilites and Tee, with notable efforts from Bathin and Leila. Officials logged multiple fouls as the home team struggled to gain control.
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