Quarter Million Plan For Alma Hotel Project
Alma plans a new hotel costing about 250000 dollars to rise on East Superior Street at Gariet opposite City Hall. The building would include stores on the first floor with the lobby and offices above, with a local company forming to pursue capital and business backing. The effort aims to fulfill Alma's growing hotel demand and avoid future bookings turning away patrons.
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Cty
Alea
Lee
Michigan
East Superior
Gariet
Sehiek
Alma
Kotele
Patcmic
Alina
Old Resident Frances Pritchard of Clinton County Dies
Frances Pritchard born November 9 1844 in Waterloo New York moved with family to Michigan settling in Clinton Gratiot and Sumner Townships. She married Joseph Rocka Palmer later Francis Palmer died in Alma after caring for relatives and joined by adopted daughter Emmi Hulen Sheehan and Helen Pritchard in later years.
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Frances & Pritchard
Waterloo
Senica County
New York
Michigan
Jamilton
Lucy (Brown) Pritthand
Clinton County
DeWitt
Moply Rapids
Fasex Township
Gratiot County
Sumpter Township
Sumer Township
Fulton Township
Joseph Rockafellow
Sumner Township
Hifle
Allie
Fredive
Frencis Palmer
Alma
Helen Pritchard
Cate
Emmi Hulen Sheehan
Atoe
Pakewell Concert Amid Broadcast Fragments
A fragmented OCR of a PAKEWELL concert note mentions the CIPEN Hive and a berger ponddannwee, with garbled names and places. The piece references a show, the song The Butcher Boy, and an odd remark about audience reaction, all presented in a tangled, unclear passage.
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Lancing
Ted Neer
Erwin
Angie
Wales
Alma Couple Married in Detroit Quiet Ceremony
Alma residents Mice Sadiy Messinger and Harvey Soule were married in Detroit on Wednesday afternoon in a small ceremony attended only by close relatives. Mrs Henry Soule, daughter of Mr and Mrs Simeon Messinger, is a graduate of Alma College. Mr Soule, a prominent local contractor, is regarded as a leading business figure in the area. The couple will reside in the Charles Rhodes home on Stake Northwest, recently purchased by Mr Soule.
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Sadiy Mesainger
Harvey Auul
Detroit
Henry Soule
Simeon Messinger
Alma
Beer
Soule Aus
Alma Rollege
Soule
al Jr
Elias
Charles I Ehodes
Mr. Soule
County Track Meet Set for Next Friday at Breckenridge
Breckenridge High School hosts the annual county track meet with Breckenridge favored to win as Alma and St. Louis, Ithaca, and other Gratiot schools compete. Veteran Breckenridge and Alma contenders face strong odds with Breckenridge near certain to take several events.
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Rom Breckenridge
Ftfe
Xamull
Alma
Captin Howe
Wheaton
Medler
Hersberger
Kimball
Black
Breckenridge
Breckenidge
St. Louis
Ithaca
Quiet Detroit wedding bonds Mies Birken to Paus G Gress
A May 17 wedding at 1220 Burns Ave Detroit joined Mies Exther Birken and Paus G Gress in a double ring ceremony led by Rev Ide of Mennonite Lutheran Church. Attendants Katherine Shepke and Arthur Kreppie stood beside the couple as friends and family celebrated with a reception at the Birken home and postnuptial travels described by local residents.
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Mra
Mroch
Burns Ave
Detroit
Mies Exther Birken
Paus G. Kress
Himes G. Gress
Ide
Méngtieh Lutheran Church
Cal
Katherine Shepke
Arthur Kreppie
Chad
Mo Reese
Alina
Amu
Cewndy
Alma
Death of prominent Mason Michiel Pollasky Rites in Detroit
Michiel Pollasky a longtime Alma resident and leading Mason of Michigan died Saturday at Battle Creek sanitarium after treatment. A pioneer of Alma and former village president, Pollasky helped build the town and served in Masonic orders. He leaves four children Frank E. Pollasky Max E. Pollasky Anna Mes Singer and Marcus Pollasky. Funeral services were held Tuesday in Detroit with a full Masonic funeral.
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Michiel Wollisky
Battle Creek
Mr. Pollasky
Michigan
Alma
Ir. Pollasky
Lipnita
Monpary
Korsuth
Hung
Celia Wiehs
Iy Isha Wie
Francis Joseph
United States
Newark
Detroit
Pollasky
Seus
Elyton
Tel
Nestor
Saginaw Valley
Peliasky
Poliasky
State and
Superior Street
Max E. Pollasky
Frank E. Pollasky
Anna Messinger
Marcus Pollasky
Michael Pollasky
Moblusky
Max
Leo M. Franklin
Herbert Montague
lous o@geverwale
Atiend
Wis Swith
Public notice of funeral and wake at 10 P.M. hall
A damaged OCR notice lists a funeral wake and plan for flowers to be sent to 10 O P hall on Wednesday May 0th at 7. The text mentions a hearse and a late Keratit offlite and references a person named Arbuckle and a plan inviting attendees to bring flowers. The reading is fragmentary and uncertain but indicates a memorial event with times and location.
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Everus
Rene Chance Tor Panei
P. Hall
Alma Driving Park Matinee Races Feature Fastest Horses
Racing matinee at Alma Driving Park north of the city Saturday afternoon features the fastest horses in the region. The card includes a 2 0 0 foot pace and a trot race with free parking and admission at 25 cents. Torr acts as steward for the events.
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Alma
Indefinite postponement of Mig School Festival amid wet weather
The Mig festival by public school pupils is postponed due to rain with a new date to be announced by the principal. The program includes a cantata The Widowed Princess sung by Ward School pupils directed by Miss Jones, a Ring dance, and a pageant The Melting Pot by various grade groups. performers include Prince Mintbleper and the High Betrothal Maker with a fairy chorus and elves.
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Bechtine
Ward School
Mies Jones
Hutle
Mimblepeg
Prins Minthlepoe
Fee
Buttercup
Kaderberry Thes Mus
Geralding Holmes
Prince Mintbleper
Puane
Mitchel
Arthel Buttrie
Ebleanoy Church
White Arrested After Alleged Assault and Threats
Monte White was arrested late Saturday following alleged assault and battery against his wife. The wife reported threats and intimidation, and deputies sought warrants. testimony described ongoing domestic trouble and fear for her safety.
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Monte White
Mrs White
Hoeland
Wheeler
Pines
William Rogers City Marshal and Idlehour Patrol Update
Fragmentary OCR notes mention William Rogers as City Marshal and reference Patty Arbuckle-Idlehour with a Wednesday event. The text is garbled but signals a local official and a scheduled gathering or update involving Arbuckle and a Wednesday time.
Gratiot County Red Cross forms new chapter directors chosen
A county Red Cross organization meeting in Ithaca elected twenty one directors and set terms for one, two, and three year posts. Frank Convis presided as chair with Mrs. King named treasurer. The assembly, including delegates from Ithaca St Louis and Alma, approved forming a Gratiot county chapter and planning membership campaigns.
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Ithaca
Gratiot County
American National Red Cross
Alot
St. Louie
Giles Brown
Long
St. Louis
Garnier
Alma
Labent
Assembly
Frank L .Congis
Mathews
Red Cros
Affvct
Frederick W. Stephens
Michigan
Michigan State Board
American Red Cross
Giles
Brown
Lupon
Red Cross
Une
Dr. Crooks
Geo. Long
St Louis
G. T. Brown
Ithtea
Walter Swope
Riverdale
Gertrude A. Lewis
Ashley
John R. Hudson
Middleton
J. L. Smith
Prverson
Henry McCormick
Francis King
John Burns
A. F. Crawford
Breckenridge
W. H. Davie
Perrington
Dr. Graham
Sumner
Verne Eyer
North Star
PF L. Conviy
C. Ht. Gandiec
Ma P. Andrews
LF. Hilsinger
Cuirman
Charmer
Henk F Thaneeehalpiman
Drown Cerutuey
John T. Mathews
Reacurier
Mra
Faucie Wing
Evormitte
al AD
Chapetey
Gratiot
School of Methods to College Takes Over Samm
The passage notes Alma College will run a summer methods school under the Presbyterian Synod of Michigan. A line of speakers from varied regions will address religious and youth topics. Activities include lectures, foreign missions, and youth-focused sessions guided by college staff and faculty.
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To College
Samm School of Methods
Alm College
Presbyterian Synod of Michigan
Atwood
Lansine
Alma College
College
Authoities
Peti
Halle Berkwie
Promlowies
Everil
Echo
Kuteeben
Hollind
Hillempadys
Tiaeton
Danni [Parkley
Deteait
Tetivtern
Atom Untlope
Harry Heljue
Wall Fuive
Pocewation
Marc Cardy
Turken
June Fifth Registration Day Proclamation Details
The text outlines a June fifth registration day for males aged twenty to forty, with exceptions for military and legal personnel. It explains mail registration for those away from home, a deadline by June, and penalties for failing or false registration. It notes county clerk instructions and possible agent registration for the ill, plus consequences of willful noncompliance including possible imprisonment up to one year.
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Mival
Hoan
Himsel
United States
Army recruitment news and language eligibility changes
The article reports on a United States army recruitment policy shift affecting forty year old men and aliens from other countries eligible for enlistment. It mentions Clinton Sentey, a sophomore in Al Pre from Caro, and describes appearance before Justice A. H. Stone, fines, and updated pay with a rise of about five dollars.
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United Statew Army
Wightown
Haiont
Clinton Sentey
Memorial Day program and parade details sunrise to Riverside
The Alma college event honors Memorial Day with songs, speakers Dr H M Crooks and Rev T G Brownlow, a parade from State and Superior to Riverside cemetery, and a W R C short program with flowers on the river. Officials include E N Chadwick as commander and J D Helman as marshal, with campus students and civic groups participating.
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Marriot One Heir
Cede A. Hrooks
Jetant
Post
Union School
High Schoo Orchestra
Lincoln
Speake Mitchell
Alma College
H. M. Crooks
T. G. Brownlow
E N
Chadwick
A. Crooks
J.D. Helman
Alma College Women Glee Club to Sing Friday Evening
The Alma College women’s Glee Club of twenty, directed by Prof. Veateh, makes its Alma chapel debut as the second May festival event. Mrs. Replogle and Reese Veateh headline the program with varied selections. Admission for the public is 25 cents. music club monitors admitted free.
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Alma College
Gleefub
Alma
Alma Music Club
Glee Clu
Veateh
Bernie Replogle
Reese F Veateh
Fa Wales
Faust
Arenatias
Tremoreagee
Meliowe
Replogle
Moxar
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Logal
Superior and
Gratioton
Fatty Avlakte
Idlehaae
Wedwaday
Francis Palmer
Pakewell
Fatty” Arbuckle
Idlehour
M. Pollasky
Racing Matinee
Union
Goddles
Nion School
Holland
Norve. Fain
Fyth
Sam —Clayton
Ethel London
Lawrence Walker
White
Saulting
William Rogers
Patty” Arbuckle
Gratiot Chapter
Frank
Convis
Ithacaan
Crooks
Opera House
Cemetery
Riverside
Weilesday
Iitveeue
Goth
HM Cindka
Alia College
Apira
Presbyterian
Wilpon
Storring
Ertiie
IW Ai
Ap Miternaan
Opera Hillee
Son “Hoel Mrane
Liberty
Ruth Halmer
Mildens
Women's Glee Club
Concers
Mr. Veateh
Gondalis
Venivet
Rome
Homer
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