Memorial Day Observances and Program at Alma
Memorial Day ceremonies planned by William Moyer Post GAR and Women’s Relief Corps Alma honor fallen soldiers. Perry Powers of Cadillac will deliver the Decoration Day oration at Riverside Cemetery after a granite monument is completed. Activities include school readings, music, and a procession from Superior and State streets led by Comrade Winchell, with a sunset ceremony and closing Star Spangled Banner.
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Perry F. Powers
Cadillac
Alma Band
Ferris
Wm. Moyer
Patriote Cificers
Alma
Detroit
Riverside
Alina
J. J. Winehell
Rev. Magan
Presbyterian Church Sane
Almia Public Schoo
Whistling Regiment
Mre
Mary
Jon
C. W. Dowie
Edw. Giffith
Wright Quartette
T. A. Fannett
Jno
Titus
Green
Wright Malo Uartette
Win, Moyer Post and Visitas
Women’s Relief Co School Childres
Eltineng
Seblier
Cilar
Wornag
Relef Corps
Wright
Alisa
Miss Virarei
Didilrosa
Stiarp
Atm
Superior Street
Bird Day at Alma College Museum May 3
Alma College Museum hosts Bird Day on May 3 inviting the public to visit 9 00 to 12 00 and 2 00 to 4 30 p m viewing bird collections on the second floor. Alma Bird Club members and interested friends may study common and rare species as part of an indoor field day.
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the Hood Museum
Alma Bird Club
Beautiful Thoughts and Liquor Ad Stance in 1914
A 1914 note from Mrs. J. H. Fleming praises the Chicago Record-Herald for removing liquor advertising from its pages. The message urges positive thinking toward all people and mentions a poetic image of the white blackbird as a symbol of inner peace amid a restless world.
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Eden
Chicago Record- Herald
Metropolitan Journal
H. Fleming
Fee JS
Town Line Win
A crowded social note from Alma area recounts a week of visits and calls with families in Riverdale Alma and nearby towns. Names like Rogers Currence Nelson Webb Harter Crow Church and others appear among dances, church events, and travel all noting a bustling local scene.
Local St Louis News Roundup Highlights Community Bits
Morris Messinger spent Sunday in Alma while George Myers does carpentry in Ithaca. Wright appeared in the county seat on court business. Miss Dora Klein of Mt Pleasant visited her parents in St Louis with Misses Lila Ray Lula Mey and Dora Klein. Nancy Nagel of Detroit visits St Louis this week. Willi Nestle, ex pitcher, pitched for Riverdale Saturday. Mrs Junie Jones of Lansing returned home after visiting A Kennedy. Edward Hodge and Miss O Neil of Lansing visited George Clark and wife. Fire alarm sent crews to Joe Fabiano s fruit store at 3 am Monday. fire from unknown basement cause caused light smoke damage. Soldiers and Sailors monument erected in Memorial Park with curbing, flowers planted at Washington Ave and Main. two electric lights planned for the park. A flagpole donation noted. Dr Wheeter and Mayor Whitney.
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Kate Bogle
Masonic
Alma
B. F. Bewin
H. B. Currence
Dell Wright
Sam, Robertson
Forest Hill
George Webb
Riverdale
Elwell
Armont, Staager
Royal Hyde
H. J. Hyte
Wid
A. Pagy
Tear
Elvelt
Spiter
Joe Welch
L. Pacthas
Panis
Martha Ovenhouse
Bert Nelson Lene
Imarchive
Mer
J. HL
M. Bird
Lyle Nelson
Lansing
Dan Goggin
Ralph
Wm. Sloan
Win. Rogers
Wey. Anderson
Joe Ellison
Win. Edgar
Mace Lewis
Clarence Wheeler
Alton
William Snyder
Mra
Burney Snyder
Mareney
George Myers
Ithaca
Wright
Dora Klein
Mt, Pleasant
St. Louis
Lila Ray
Lula Mey
Thome
Nancy Nagel
Detroit
Willi Nestle
Junie Jones
Edward Hodge
Miss O'Neil
George Clark
Joe Fabiano
Memorial Park
Washington Avenue
Main Streets
Wheeter
Whitney
Dedication Day Plans For St Louis Event At Alma
The pole will be erected soon after two coats of paint. A water fountain may be placed at the apex of the grounds with several citizens offering to donate. Editor Harlin of the Leader has donated a steel seat for public use. May 29 is set for Dedication Day with Governor Woodbridge Fortis and Congressman Joseph W. Fordney on the program. Major Prank K. Chase and the High School singers will have parts. The day aims to be the big event of the year for Alma and many locals plan to attend.
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Foom
Harlin
Leader
Gover
Inor
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Woodworth Avenue
Seville Center
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Johre Carll
Cecil Deeeer
Vier Heckshire
Milter
Ste. Dennia Welch
Nidion
Alma Tuwelay
Anl
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Aivea Miller
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Gerald
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Dr. Samain
Desinis Welch
Arthur Welch
Mason Welch
Katella County
Lana Willett
Mes. C. Wonders
Morley
Claude Shepherd
Alima
Rogers
Dent Currence
Frank Fookes
Seville
Vera Webl
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Shepherd
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Leonard
John Snyder
Ross Tibbetten
North How
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Harry Nelson
Fangly
Clineton Nelon
Saginaw
Willan Fowler
Sumner
Beatrice Harter
Hinesdale
Lizzie Harter
Frank Crow
Clair Nelson
Frank Church
Morris Messinger
A. Kennedy
Mont
M. J. McPhee
Goodyear
United States
Alma Garage CO
E. Superior St
Alma, Mich
W. A. Borton
J. P. French
Tire Alma Standard Foundry Mfg. Co
Gray Iron
Pennsylvania Monument
Gettysburg
Johnson
Alma Elevator CO
Michigan
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