Alma Takes Half of Victory Loan Subscriptions
Alma residents report half of the county's Victory Loan quota reached through local banks. Subscriptions within the town cover half of the county's entire quota, reflecting strong local participation.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1919
Page
1
Townships Over Top Banks Here Took Subscriptions in County
Final reports to the Seventh Federal Reserve in Chicago show Gratiot county subscriptions reach 712 500 dollars for the Victory Loan campaign, surpassing the county quota by 10 340 dollars. Alma banks funnelled nearly half of the total with large subscriptions from Alma and surrounding townships. First State and Alma State Savings show strong results as rural districts also meet targets. County chairman T Arnold Robinson praised the drive and soldiers who supported the cause, noting outstanding effort across the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Federal Reserve Bank
Chicago
Alma State Savings Bank
First State Bank
Alma
Ashleytein Bannister Bank
Farmers State
Breckenridge
First State
Bank of Elwell Commercial National and
Ithaca Savings Bank
Ithaca National Bank
Peoples State, Middleton
Bank of Nort Star
Old Perrinton Bank
Pompeii State Bank
Riverdale State Bank
Comm't Savings, St. Louis Gratiot Co
State
St. Louis Bank of Wheeler
Gra-tot
First
Alma State Savings
Th County
Fia
Heid
Sid Siliuhh
Lawtt
Viret State Bank
Thie City
Bethany
Wheeler
Lafayette
Newark
T. Arnold Robinson
Cielman
Gratitude Note From County Chairman Mrs Shepant
Mrs V H Shepant, county chairman, thanks women chairmen and captains of Gratiot County for their cooperation and support during the campaign. She praises their spirit, states the team helped finish the job, and hopes the experience will foster better citizenship in reconstruction days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanitt Committee
Lohne
Leon
V. H. Shepant
Opened Store Brings Huge Crowd to Alma Opening
Cushing and Benedict's new store opened Saturday morning to a packed crowd. Shoppers rushed inside for bargains and shipmen as the sale drew long lines and steady traffic all day. The store impressed with improved layout and value, attracting many curious locals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cushing & Benedict
Alma
Walen
Bazanr
Mrs James Mitchell Dies Sudden Friday
Mys James E Mitchell of Alma College resident dies suddenly at home on North State Street Friday morning. Active in the Presbyterian church and Alma's civic life, she leaves a husband and three children. Services held Sunday with Rev Will Le Gerston. interment in Riverside Cemetery. college closed Friday as a mark of respect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mys
James E. Mitchell
Mes Mitchell
Alma College
Alma
North State St
Elarteky
Pirahyterian Church
Ahs
Sinc
Correla
Mire Mothell
Clare
Tetermere
Dhan
Alnus
Riverside
Tug Of War At Riverside Draws Crowds In May
A large crowd gathered Thursday afternoon by the river banks to watch a tug of war between college and town contestants. The event began at four thirty with a loud whistle, the sophomores pulling first, then the seniors. The sophomores fought hard and the Frenchmen team showed grit, with both sides displaying strong effort on the waterlogged ground.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
College
Poole
Hine
Piel
Red Cross Appeal for Returned Garments at Alma Branch
Missive urges all in Alma to return finished or unfinished garments, eating flannel, or yarn belonging to the Alan Red Cross. A personal appeal will follow if the request fails. Signed by Mrs. Henry H. Soule, Chairman Alma Branch, A ROC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alan Red Cross
Fevesaary
Irs
Henry H. Soule
Alma Branch
A. Roc
Changes in High School Faculty and City Roles
The Petoskey school system reveals many changes for next year with A. D. Archer listing staff plans and Latin instruction still to be secured. New superintendency shifts assign Dr. Keller to the district and keep several principals in place while outlining high school and ward school rosters with a mix of returning and new teachers, including Reider and Luchtman. A city hall transition near Alana is noted with Reynolds moving, city officials weighing the impact, and a Red Cross relief update reporting Gratiot County aid deliveries and ongoing needlework contributions from local women. The piece closes by remarking on insight from ten-cent admission into human nature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archer
Dr. Keller
Petoskey Public Schools
Lochtman
Washington, Republic
Lincoln
Cora S. Dunlap
Washington
Mixa Frances Stitt
Republic
Annetta McLaren
J. W. Reider
A.C. Luchtman
F. Bory
Mettellend
M. Bradley
Emma F
Miss M. Phillips
Margaret Swanson
Beas
ML Duffey
Mane Meyvera
Louis Grettenberger
Joan Sherman
Phyllis E. Kelly
Geneviews Carroll
Washington School
Cora S. Deunjap
Laura TB. Soule
Wilma BK
Steveris
Bertha Melaren
Elsie Bentley
Louise Keller
Franva E. Watton
Minnie Ko Maret
Jaelon Wheater
Emeline
Maxwell Republic School
Frances Sturt
Winifred Trapp
Mary G. Jormer
Alien A. Clarvey
Bese
Brown
Nettie HL
Wentientiend
Georgian Tool
Margire
Breeklure
Vide V. Darvis
Ploele
Maxwell Linewlin Seta
Laveen Peiteipal
Norma V. Jokosan
Mabel 16
Shyier
Janet Ly Allen
Euicahetp Verris
Madvline Haggart
Rite Sehall
Mary K. Thurky
Mary B. Fasting
William £. Reynolds
Crucker
Alani Unit i
Aiwa
Old City Hall
Reynolds Vomes
Alte Fran Duwane
Downyton
Murphy
Jamee G. Kewes
Owagive
Cork
Hanne
Cilentes
Vo Uteernillee
Teft
Ana Ety Tan Acer Anil
Puynilde
Crm Don
Look-Paterson Drug Store to Open New Fountain Saturday
Look-Paterson drug store plans a remodeled soda fountain department opening Saturday offering sodas sundaes hot drinks and light lunches. The firm aims to employ young women to handle the trade emphasizing cleanliness and service as Alma residents anticipate a refined refreshment venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson Drug Store
Look-Paterson Drug Store
Alma
T County
Look-Paterson
Paterson
Bfe
YMCA Camp at Crystal Marshals District Youth Event
The Young Men's Christian Association organizes a ten day camp for boys and men aged 12 to 47 from Clinton Shiawassee and Gratiot counties at Crystal Lake. The camp name Comp lin Gra Shi reflects county parts. The event runs June 27 to July 7 with bathing, grass, and leadership roles. Attendees pay a fee, with leaders and guests invited, and a meeting is scheduled at Alma High School gym on Wednesday the 28th in uniform for Decoration Day planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Shiawassee
Gratiot
Crystal Take
Crystal Lake
Mentaey
Loeitelena
Alma High School
Nolan Rt Best to Give Address at Alma College Graduation
Continent Editor Nolan Rt Best will deliver the commencement address to Alma College graduates. The program confirms the speaker for the 13th commencement ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolan Rt. Best
Alma College
Alma College to honor deceased World War soldier speaker
Alma College plans commence week with Baccalaureate on June 9 and memorial service June 16 for Private Guy Gongwer of the World War. Speeches by President H. M. Crooks and a memorial address at the Presbyterian Church are listed along with related athletic and academic events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nolin KR. Best
New York City
Alma College
Alma
Trunteck
Sumlay
Presbyterian Church
H. M. Crooks
Lil
Mosiday
Parnell
Gelaten
Tageday
Towed of Trustees
Kew
Salary Ordinance Proposes City Salary Increases
A proposed first reading of a salary ordinance for Ali wae outlines raises for city leaders and staff. The city manager would earn 0,000 yearly, with boosts for the city clerk, treasurer, attorney, and other officials. Police and fire pay scales rise, while department heads and supervisors receive adjusted salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali
Commission I van Taing
Willima
BE. Reynolds
Bite
Ity
Adame
Carl E Gallagher
James G. Keres
Wits Itorney
Tire Hipartment
Mannner
Amlho
Reese
Feds
Rscew
Bungil
Asaegsore
Suhariea
Great Batting Rally Beats Albion In Marathon Game
Alma defeats Albion 9 to 5 after tying late and pulling ahead in the eighth. Pitcher Freable deserved the win for Alma, allowing only one scratch hit in four innings and striking out six, while Fitch and Dent hit home runs for Albion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stagimeni
Alma
Aliege
Kogtithe
Mickugun
Warner
Ant
Bogne
Soren
Shivade
Crean
Moone
Nur Clint
Wvletery
Perivadiot Efaeu Uinds
Scuring Bok
Evra Andis
Alison Pridd
Crittenden
Methodists
Michigan
Michigan Intercollégiate Thin Year, Clithiylan, Bate -Wynee Albion AB Rhe
Campbell
McAuliffe
Dias
Lad ‘Canafield
Shields
Fox
Hornatin
Bayne
Dunwing
Soo! Cash
de Crittenden
Fitch
Dent
Ardia
Tomton
Glasseoif
Boyne
Glancoff
Glascoff
Bell and Mule Jury
Republic
Memorial Day program ready for honoring dead soldiers and sailors
State troops have ensured the tribe is paid to conduct a Memorial Day observance honoring soldiers and sailors who died, with arrangements ready to honor the fallen and their service.
Memorial Day Exercises Led by Duffey At Local Church
Returned soldiers and residents gather for Memorial Day events with Duffey of MOE church as speaker. The program includes Lincoln Gettysburg Address recitals, a College quartet, and a parade to the cemetery to decorate graves, followed by a detailed ceremony at the high school auditorium and a town-wide procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Few
Duffey
Moe Church
Pridies
Michigan State
WRC
Lidophe
Ansler
A. 2. Schultz
Selvetini
W. L. Gelston
Lincoln
Belection
Calleve
Ruseel Mitchell
Hattle Hein
Republy
Gerden Lum
William Randel
Seth Am
Ander
T . Molipan
Wwaniitewy Tafe
Compatis
Mohican
Poyreely
State Street
Atien
Wheeler
Taft
Chute
City Commission Divides Contingent Fund Balance
At an adjourned morning meeting in city hall the contingent fund of 72 002 44 dollars from HOWL city budget was divided into five parts by a pasted resolution. A contingent fund of 62 592 44, general street fund 1010000, park fund 2 500, cemetery fund 1 000, and water fund 6 000 comprise the divisions of the larger fund. Weniges ot Brunner's. td tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howl
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Eavresses Thanks
Rowds
James Mitchell
RED Cross
A. J. Archer
School Board
Willian E. Reynolds
Lyre
Saip ED
Gratiot Co
Ithica
Harry Hockwell
Mia
Joe Grover
Crystal
Clin-Grashi
de Miller
Gale
Almo
Goldin Buide
Spiriney
Kruney USA
Joie
Elie
Mitek Bald
Satlors
Weatnrsday
Jane
Canewer
Myre
Jalen Genewer
Demme
Ilevieon
Senile
Guy Gongwer
Milton Shaw
First Battalion
100 Field Artillery
el Ties
Gongwer
France
Little Old Alma
Central Adjustment Bureau
Wm. H. Rogers
Mueting
Albion
Wanigas
Weniges
Brunner
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