Riverdale social notes and local visits span Alma and Vestaburg
Riverdale residents mingle with neighbors from Alma Laneiay and Vestaburg. visits include P Hicks of Sumner, Mr and Mrs Vanalstyne north of Riverdale, and Mrs Tor Morton with children at Elm Hall. a third quarterly conference at Riverdale Church, deaths, school activities, and preparations for a July ice rink project are noted along with a community theater event by Vestaburg home talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clare Reid
Alma
Vestaburg Lodge
Muley
Vestaburg
Misa Baker
T. Vanalstyne
Riverdale
James Metcalf
Sumner
Riverdale Wins Narrowly Over Vestaburg in Baseball
Riverdale edged Vestaburg 5 to 1 in a late inning comeback after Vestaburg led 4 to 3. Nestle excelled on the mound with 11 strikeouts while Carl Leonand delivered a decisive two base hit with two on to seal the win for Riverdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverdale
Vestaburg
Riverdale Boys
Brown
Vestalurg
Nestle
Carl Leonand
Rune
Local Notes From Vestaburg and Surroundings
In Vestaburg and nearby towns residents we recount visits and events. Dr Shaffer of film hall toured town while Mrs H Manley worked as a Station caller. Lawrence Tupper visited Edmore. Phyllis Howard plans outdoor activities again. multiple local visitors and family updates through the week include Orr and son of Saginaw, Ora Nickerson of Greenville, Mrs Riley of Merrill staying with Mrs Stites, Mrs Rory Howard hosting her mother Mrs Bush of Gobleville, and M Walker moving in with her daughter's Main Street residence. The Relthaks travel to Riverdale for a comedy "Topsy Turvy" and Leonard Hubbard nears recovery after a Sunday operation. The first band concert opened the season. Edmore and Alma notables attended and high school members enjoyed a taffy pull. Local socializing, visits, and minor incidents fill the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Film Hall
Satheray
H. Manley
Lawrence Tupper
Edmore
Phyllis Howard
Orr
Son
Saginaw
Ora Nickerson
Greenville
Riley
Merrill
Stites
Rory Howard
Bush
Gobleville
M. Walker
Main Street
James O'Conner
Mac Newcomb
A. P. Stiles
Relthaks
Riverdale
Rifle Hopkins
Merriill
A. P. Stites
Eva Beach
Edmore Insand
Grand Stand
Birthday surprise honors Mrs Win Mallory at home
Friends gathered Thursday evening May 14 at Mrs. Win Mallory home to celebrate her 63rd birthday with refreshments and music. The social event ended as guests departed after the pleasant surprise and anniversary remarks. Vern Stites, son of Mr and Mrs A I Stites, fell ill early Tuesday and was taken to Brainerd's Hospital in Alma for surgery, with his father Dr Hubbard and Mr Meddick accompanying him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Bradley
Alia Satunday
van Cleve
Anna
Frank Evans
J. & Connor
Pierre Metcalf
Milo Green
James Schinepp
AW Welbrary
Shatter
Dr. Highfield
Sorciery
Lowsié
Treeeay
Mr. Wei
Horton
Alvin
Qeaest
Cash Ant Sanity
Lan Goltur
Joseph Ellison
Gratiot County
M. Walker
Malcom Walker
Riverdale
Ned Howay
Jackson
Meddick
Ovid
Thomas
Kellicot
Lewis
Bessie van Hort
Florida
Ford Sanders
Viva Marvin
Tear Meride
Priday
Edith Platt
Emma
Towsley
Alma
Vern Hornbeck
Harvard
Vern Stites
A. I. Stites
Dr. Hubbard
Mr. Meddick
Brainerd’s Hospital
Mr. Stites
Mubhard
Electric Bitters touted as appetite booster remedy
Indigestion and loss of appetite are claimed to improve with Electric Bitters. The tonic is advertised to cleanse the system and aid liver kidney and stomach troubles. It is endorsed by W Alexander Brunner and sold at Rhodes' Drug Store and Rexall Drug Store with a second bottle priced at one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Peeble
W. Alexander Brunner
Rhodes’ Deug
Rexall Drug Store
Decoration Day May 30 Parade Transportation Requested
Owing to the advanced age of many GAR and Woman's Relief Corps members it would be taxing to march in the procession from Opera house corner. Citizens of Alley Davenport request a sufficient number assist with conveyance to and from the cemetery. Those willing to donate use of a conveyance may leave their names at Chas G Rhodes' Dray store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GAR Wand Weoran
Opera House Corner
Thie-Cometmry
Hack
Alney Daviningates
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Pauline Horton
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Edward McCoy
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Arch Martin
M. I
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W. Horton
K. A. Carmey
Rofl
Thetis Morton
Loete
Harry
Sumlay
Biiter
Mo. Adil
Ithaca
Mer
Jim Schnepp
Mr. Johnson
Wyeth
Opera
Rebeckah Lodge
Home Lumber ® Fuel Co
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M. L. Perrigo
Forest Hill
Elwell Elevator
W. Johnson
Elwell
Grecord
Frank Murphy
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Levi Pritchard
Bell
Wright QU
W. H. Parr
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Humphreys
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William Street
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Aina Flour & Feed Company
Hubbard’s Store Vestaburg
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