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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 24, 1917
Page
5
The Alma city council plans a Friday event while a busy page reports many residents visiting relatives, attending weddings, and traveling. A busier section details car accidents, a small fire at a home, wage increases for Pere Marquette workers, a New York trip for a Columbia student, and local civic meetings in Clare and Alma with various community figures cited.
An organization affiliated with the Gratiot chapter of the Red Cross was formed in the county last Friday night at the high school. Officers elected were president Mrs. Gardens, vice-president Mrs. Barnes, secretary Mrs. Greene, and treasurer Mrs. Bahtke. A membership drive will begin next week led by Rev. William H. Mason. The group aims to support Red Cross work and recruit local volunteers for disaster relief.
The Greenville High team lost to Alma in a shaky game marked by eight fielding errors and late mismatches. Purdie led Alma with strong pitching while Green ville hitters struggled to capitalize on scoring chances.
Genesta United States jackies off daily routine joined two battleships two destroyers one cruiser and two submarines of the H class for sea battle scenes in Civilization. Director Ince hosted an aboard feast after filming and praised the sailors for their top performance in this massive photo spectacle. Thursday Sunelath serves as the theater date and promotion urges readers not to miss the film.
Harry M. Frederick born November 14 1904 in Morley Michigan. Survived by parents A M and Mildred Lee Frederick and siblings L G and Beatrice. Choir boy at St John s Church confirmed by Bishop Williams. Funeral by Rev J Frank Jackson at St John s Church with juror Boy Scouts as pallbearers. Interment at McBrides Michigan. Circulation cogote we have it.
A misread OCR item notes Uhr Charkes PL Wintarl from the Sen sad Perebyterni ehuret of Chwegi as the commencement speaker. The report mentions the selection was announced by President Th My Crealer with the event set for Wednesday near the campus, details pending.
Acknowledges heartfelt thanks to friends and neighbors for prayers and support during illness and death. Mentions the Baptists, OES, and the singing and sewing community. Names John Pritcharti, Helen Pritchard, and Mrs. Pritchard with Loop 402 as the address.
An advertisement seeks a painting by AQ Kinde of Qutinthige Cor Dachat Wet Dome. The note requests reliable workmanship and asks for a phone contact for delivery by a stated day, offering service in decor items from DOPSON and HODGE.
A historic notice describes Sunday school at Wayon on Thitadelphia Ave with services at 11 a m and an evening prayer meeting at F500 Best Remedy for Whooping Cough praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy from Mrs J R Roberts of East St Louis and promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for bronchial coughs with claims of relief and wide sale in Alma.
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