Gratiot L C T M Elects Large Local Assembly Meeting
Gratiot L C T M of this city reports record attendance at the Gratiot County L C T M Association gathering held last Friday in Elwell. Over 150 members attended from across the county with a pot luck dinner and a business session that re elected most officers. Mrs Emma Alexander of St Louis was chosen county commander, serving eighth term.
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L. CT. M
Gratiot County
Elwell
Pidge
Sumner
Association
Order
Emma Alexander
St. Louis
Krana Alexander
Mary Clow
Alma
Alma Saad
Record Keper
Alier Meller
Oscar Wibber
Forest II
Kinney
Esther Mead
Edith Howe
Pleasant Valley
Debate Teams Lose Dual Fray to Hope
Hope debaters win a close College chapel contest against Alma in a decisive match. Jacob Pring led Hope with strong delivery while Abraham Rynbrandt and Maurice Visscher supported. Alma’s J Thomas Dawes Robert Wyatt and Roger Zinn provided stout resistance. Judges included local educators. Hope secures both debates with superior argument and poise.
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Alma
Topr
de. Mae Cardy
Abrabrant
Maurice Visedema
Forrest Freeman
Russell Wilson
Frank Vreetanil
Hope
Hope Trio
Jacob Pring
Abraham Rynbrant
Mer Maurice Visscher
Freeman
Wilson
Vreeland
G. EB
Garand
Pleasant H. PD
Hopkins
Saginaw High School
Wo Ro Hooker
Greenville
Mich
Hope Algo
J. Thomas da
Robert Wyatt
Roger Zinn
Obituary of Isaac Turrill of Michigan
Isaac Turrill born in Ontario Canada on September 30 1850. He moved with his parents to Montcalm County Michigan and married Amy Smith on June 22 1880. One child born to the couple. He died May 1 1922 while visiting near Alma at Chas Downing's home. Funeral and burial May 16 near Mount Pleasant. Survived by wife Mamie Shefler one daughter five grandchildren sister Julia Gwin. Custom grinding advertised for Alma Elevator Co. 208 Woodworth Ave.
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Isaac Turrill
Ontario
Canada
Montcalm County
Michian
Amy Smith
Central Michigan
Owosso
Alma
Chas, Downing
Mt. Pleasant
Mamie Shefler
Owosco
Julia Gwin
Ontonogan County
Local Happenings and Advertisements In Alma
A tangle of local notices reports Alma residents visiting, shop ads, and upcoming events. Harald Lampman and C J Goggin travel. Dr S G Sluyter and Mr W Anderson appear in town. Tanlac ads promote digestion aid. Vreeland fellowship at Michigan announced. city pavement plans noted. Salvation Army and church events listed. mayoral hopefuls and a primary bid for Register of Deeds appear. book department openings and Memorial Day auto races advertised.
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Saginaw
Harald Lampman
Clare
Alma
Charles J. Goggin
Ithaca
E. W. Albright
Allen Ave
C.J. Chamber and Wife
G. Sluyter
Osteopathic Sician
State Savinga Bank
Arthur Lippert
Orville Lyle
Jack Hime
Dr. W. Robinson
Wil. S. Anderson
Traverse City
Rev
H. H. Vadervon
Tanlac
Look-Futerson Drug Co
Alvertivenent
Mrs. Ki
Sharrar & Watson's
Tf Frank
Look-Paterson Drug Co
Rolwrte
Wright Hall
Kentuckyournaineers
Woman's Home Missionary Society of the
M.E. Church
Story of Our States: Texas to Lone Star State origin
Jonathan Brace presents a concise history of Texas from early expeditions and Spanish invasions to the Texas Republic. It traces Cabeza de Vaca, Coronado, and French pressures, the Louisiana Purchase debates, American settlement led by Houston and Austin, the Alamo siege, San Jacinto victory, and Texas statehood defining the Lone Star flag and its place as the twenty eighth state.
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Navarez
Texas
Mississippi
Cabeza de Vac
Gulf of California
Tech
Coronado
Louisiana
San Antonio
United States
Spain
Oregon
Sam T Houston
Stephen F. Austin
Mexico
Alamo
Houston
San Jacinto
Republic of Texas
Lone Star
Anne
McClure Newspaper Syndicats
Youth scrapbook guidance for children’s pasting work
A historical note encourages children to assemble a scrapbook with pictures of sports figures public characters and notable interests. It suggests allowing the child to paste items as they grow, believing the finished book will become a source of interest and information.
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Stark
Willaial
Belief in Charme and Magic Potions Persists
A curious note on enduring faith in charms and potions across cultures. The text hints at superstitions and luck lore, mentioning a standard treatise on the subject available at any second hand shop where used books are traded.
No Exchange in Stamp Sales Cited by Drug Store Clerk
A Detruit Free Press item quotes a druggist saying there is one sale he makes with no profit and that customers rarely return to exchange postage stamps for other items. The piece notes the lack of returns and the exchange demand as a notable business quirk.
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Postige
Ured
Detruit Free Press
Senator Sorgum Reflects on Landslide Vote Pressures
In remarks attributed to Senator Sorghum, he notes pride in a large vote but warns of drawbacks. He cites the obligation felt to all supporters and the challenge of meeting responsibilities as the landslide size grows.
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Sorghum
Tom
Tecan
St Louis Business Meeting Strengthens City Ties
A joint meeting in St Louis highlighted the Hay City Chamber of Commerce efforts and drew about 200 members dedicating three hours weekly for a year. A Bay City focus contrasted with local ventures, praising Bruce Barton critique and stressing regional collaboration. The event, praised as the most successful cross city gathering, boosted plans for a lasting sister city relationship between St Louis and Alina, with warm hospitality noted from host to guests.
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Hay City
Bruce Barton
Qutaker
Bruce
Citine
Alina
Resuris
Louis Boar
Ite
Mayor's Proclamation on Salvation Army Campaign
Mayor Charles K Murphy urges Alma and Granc County to support the Salvation Army annual campaign describing it as a civic duty and worth the cost. He praises the Army's WWI and domestic work, its aid to the needy, and its non-sectarian yet religious mission to restore independence and dignity.
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Salvation Army
Alma
Granc
Army Hs
Charles Kk. Murphy
Alin
Merle Holster Seeks Republican Primary for Gratiot County Register
Political advertisement by Merle Holster announces candidacy for Gratiot County Register of Deeds. He cites prior service as Deputy Register and family history in the office, asking voters for support in the coming primary.
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VOR
Register OF Deeds
Sumner
Seville Townships
Gratiot County
Register
Merle
Also Mentioned on This Page
Gratiot L. C. T. M. Elects
Alma Elevator Co
Foodworth Ave
W. Robinson
City Commission
Board of Special
Superior Street
Walnut Street
E. Superior Christian Church
John Emery
Grand Rapids
American Legion
Prim Auries
Petitient
William L. Hutchinson
Chamber of Commerce
Frousch
Saginaw Memorial Day
Jonathan Brace
Winslow Bros
Dineapples
Eichenberg & GO
Alma Record
Michigan
Martin Stores Corporation
Martin
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