25 May 1922
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1922
Page
1
Alma Chamber of Commerce members joined the St. Louis Board of Trade for a noon luncheon in St. Louis. Speakers urged closer ties between Alma and St. Louis, boosting boosters for community progress, roads, and taxation reforms, with emphasis on unity, better schools, churches, and civic cooperation.
The Lincoln School children staged The Pony Bed operetta last Thursday, with garden flowers as performers and May Queen crowned. Vocal training credited to Miss Emmet. high school auditorium capacity filled despite poor weather. Bank clearings rise to 102252.06 for the week, up over 5000 from last year.
J W Kelder superintendent of the Alma public schools released the complete list of teachers for all grades for the upcoming year, with only one kindergarten vacancy in Republic. The roster covers Washington Republic Lincoln Hillcrest and Armadas special subjects, plus two grade A and B assignments per grade. Weather notes report a moderate week with rain early and late, favorable farm progress, crops improving and fruit in excellent condition except late apples. An advertisement notes Auto Races Saginaw Memorial Day.
Holmes Crane and Bartling of this city submitted the low bid for paving North Woodworth Avenue West End Street and Downie Street, totaling 21405.80, about 2000 under the next bidder. The council approved entering a contract pending bond sales, with Detroit Trust Company named for bond bids and Alma labor emphasized, paving plans including North Woodworth from Superior to Park, West End from State to two blocks, and Downie from State to Park Avenue.
W P B Cash, county chairman, announces the citizens training camp for the Sixth Corps Area, including Michigan, Illinois and Wisconsin, will be at Camp Custer from August 2 to September 2. For information contact Merrill Stuckey at the post office, where application blanks are also available.
Michigan Agricultural College forestry students will camp in northern Michigan during the summer. They will live in a real logging camp at Antrim Iron Company land in Kalkaska county to learn timber cruising land surveying and logging under professors Buttrick and Garratt. Twenty students will participate preparing for forestry service.
Colonel Frank E. Smith, president and general manager of The Republic Motor Truck Company, named to the three member nominating committee of the National Automobile Chamber of Commerce in New York City to nominate five directors. He also joins the chamber's truck committee, signaling strong standing in auto and truck industries.
Alma Public Schools opened an in school gym exhibit detailing a year of manual training, art, and domestic arts. George Milling leads manual training with lathes and planers. Miss Kempf and Miss Beck supervise domestic arts including milinery and tailored wear. Marie Myers heads art with oil and water color works. Display runs 1 PM to 9 PM inviting parents to view student achievements.
P W Creaser chairs the county campaign aiming to raise 2950 for Gratiot County from May 20 to June 3. The appeal highlights Salvation Army aid including 400 clothing articles, 400 shoes, 75 Christmas dinners, 500 people helped, bread, flour, rent, lodging, and transport provided to the needy. It notes evangelistic efforts by Envoy Schwartz and Col Jack Addie and reports 285 converts in recent months. The drive seeks broader support to fund full-time ministry and outreach.
William Tawkey a Jackson bus line executive and former operator is held by Jackson police in connection with the death of Leon Mulberry a Michigan Central railroad engineer killed near the Hawkes home last Thursday night Hawkes reportedly admitted firing the shot claiming he mistook Mulberry for a burglar The police note Hawkes statement to authorities as part of the inquiry.
Prof C. Megee of Michigan Agricultural College warns that cutting sweet clover before bud appearance yields higher quality hay. Early harvest and proper height prevent woody stems and leaf loss. Second year clover propagation risks stand loss if cut too low. Bulletin No. 118 from MSU explains cultivation details.
Announcement at First State Bank states Charles G. Rhodes resigns after nine years as director to focus on The Republic Motor Truck Company. Mrs. Sarah Lancashire of Detroit and New York elected to fill his vacancy, bringing added stability to the institution. Also reports Seville-Sumner Farmer's Club meeting and a family reunion hosted by Mr. and Mrs. PL W. Creaser with out of town guests from Detroit Grand Rapids Ithaca and Midland.
Memorial Day events in Alma on Tuesday May 30 will honor fallen soldiers led by G A R and Geo W Myers Post 182 American Legion. The program includes a band concert at 8 45 am a memorial unveiling at Wright Park at 4 pm and a Strand theatre service at 10 am followed by cemetery ceremonies and a grand parade. For the Civil War and World War veterans, local organizations plan joint services and a post office holiday closures.
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