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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

May 31, 1917

Page

1

Old Resident Dead at Lansing. Malinda Forsythe

Malinda Forsythe a longtime Lansing area resident died at her daughter’s home Sunday morning. Funeral services were held Tuesday at 2 PM from the Methodist church with Rev Brownlow officiating and burial in Riverside cemetery. Born December 25 1841 in York county near Toronto she married Mathue H Udette and had six children. The family moved to Gratiot County Michigan in 1880. Surviving are her husband James T Robinson of Lansing six children and several grandchildren. Also note a temporary appointment of James R Campbell as policeman at $5 per week by the town council.

Uslille Wil Yieine Janes Robinson Lansing Methodiet Kev, Brownlow Riverside Malinda Forsythe York County Toronto Canada Mathue H Udette Ngs Gratiot County Midhiean KE. P. Cliffe Ontario Albert B Arthur S Nathan B Alma Solomano Minneapolis Mins James T. Robinson

Three Arrests for Fines Daring Past Week

Over the past week the justice system processed three men before the court. Thomas Kelly, drunk, was fined five dollars and costs. Fred Tite was fined five dollars and costs for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Details show additional fines and costs for the remaining arrestee.

Fotal Justice Thomas Kelly Justice 1 AL Minvi Lewig Fred Tite

New Teachers Hired for Public School System

The school board and Superintendent Schulte announce new staff for the public schools. Several positions are filled, including principalships at Union and High School, with Eleanor Bittner in Latin and M. R. Kimball handling Commercial and Mathematics English. Several instructors are reassigned or added, with Miss Olive Smith leaving English. New hires include teachers for science, domestic science, art, history, manual training, and primary grades across the district.

Schulte Olive Smith A. F. Schultz Luehtman Eleanor Bittner M. R. Kimball Sander Zlaam Guy Sawyer Ella Clark Mae Hamilton Helen Cone Pearl Prinall Laure Lesh Princes Lake Mae Jones Union School Miss Dunlap Tagine Soule Fda Brown Henrietta VanLan Laeile Thompson Bethy [Mclaven Winifred Teapp Frances Litt Edyth Cockerton Mary User McLaren Peiticipals Ug Mary Faunen Aciliey Rod Danby Gertrude Scheurer Maudeteerity Het Caldwell Athel Saith Suppy City Hall Laci Plovlug

Red Cross Meeting Promotes War Efforts in County

Local Red Cross event invites county residents to join, enlist, and attend a gathering at the beauty building tonight to learn about Red Cross work and patriotic duties. Organizers hope for a full turnout to support charity and national service during wartime.

Red Cross Convis Chatman Dt Mathews

Seventeen Play by High School Seniors at Idlehour

Readers who enjoyed Booth Tokington’s book will see its ideal stage translation. The Idlehour hosts a special feature night on Tuesday June 1 with high school seniors and Mr Miller presenting Seventeen as the water's best work. Matinee at 5:30 PM.

Booth Tokington

Eastminster Presbyterian Chapel Dedicated Sunday

A ceremony will dedicate Eastminster Presbyterian Chapel in the eastern part of the city this Sunday. The service will mark the opening of the new church facility and community gathering space for residents and members.

Presbyterian Chapel

Dedicatory Service Set for Eastminster Chapel Dedication

Auburn Seminary president Rev George H. Stewart will give the dedicatory address at Eastminster Chapel in Alma. The event marks Alma's growth, the relocation of the Sabbath school to Michigan Avenue, and the erection of a permanent Presbyterian house of worship on Republic Avenue near Manquette.

Stewart Auburn Seminary Sot Weldvky Bastmaiester William J. Meson Georee Albhar Theatrical Seminary Auburt New York Alma Pist Presbyterian Michigan Avenue Fon Notestine Alma Cole Lve Houxwe First Presbyterian Shurch Manquette Republic Avenue Uetalch Evecpane

Red Cross drive boosts city canvassing and support

A Red Cross recruitment drive gets strong local backing as dozens of churches civic groups and factories unite for canvassing. About 400 members have joined so far with more expected as door to door efforts continue across districts and plant sites.

Alon Bhreathwre Firat State Bank Eile Muppet Willian Maria Masi

Tarkington's Seventeen Idiehour on June 5 at Arcada

The notice notes Tarkington's "Seventeen" Idiehour scheduled for Tuesday June 5 at Arcada town hall. Registration in Arcada township will be held at the town hall on Tuesday June 5.

Tarkington Arcada Township

Ambiguous Note on Alma Investment Referents

Fragmentary text discusses Alma and investment nudges, mentioning S500.0H placed with a former firm member and advice to invest in Alea. It hints at guarding Alma and opportunities for profit, with uncertain details and unclear parties or outcomes.

Suis Wee Lo Toews Alea Alma Aine Alma

Liberty Bond Meeting Held In This City

A county wide Liberty Bond meeting organized a county executive committee and named members from banks across towns including Breckenridge Ithaca and Alma. An executive committee was elected with chairs and secretaries from several cities to promote the Liberty loan and arrange speakers. a plan to organize every township and obtain speakers was adopted. Boost for the high school Isle hour Tuesday.

Liberty Bond Meeting Suilielia Clare Pest Metlu~ Nuy Rewerve Javes Breckenridge First State Savings Bank Alfred F. Crawford Partners State Tink Robert Baldwin Ashley James Avetey Riverdale C. Reid Ithaca Hacen National Bank Fo 1 Convis Commercial National Tank AL Price Ithac Mhaca Crnewford St. Louis F. M Biet Louis Commercial Savinure Bank Charkes Cave Elwell Bank of Elwell J. Olister Pompeii I C.K Wheater Henry Meade Porrintan Tiyvie Mation County Bose Lafaybete Aldrich Boren Mapcott Viens Red Bradford Ali Fumea Stu Hamilton Elta Bathetey Washington Br. G. Mull Mom Twit United States

Tug of War Tie Favors Sophomores Over Freshmen

The Fresh and Sophomore tug of war on the wing bridge Tuesday afternoon ended in a practical tie as neither side gained a clear advantage. The Sophomores nearly pulled the Freshmen over the bank but both teams held to the finish with the Sophomores retaining a rope edge of about five feet.

City council trims improvements funding plan in Albain

The city council of Albain rewrote the appropriation proposal for major paving and watermains work. They cut five projects for this year, planning to restore some next year, and reduced bond funding to about one third of prior expectations.

Couiell Tuisney Albin Enuriei Genet Fund Vty West Superior Street Cediavoe Bridge Avenue East Superior Street Michigan Avenue East Superior Republic Avenue Bern Wathutedt

Poultry production urged to boost US food supply

Ki B Richards, president of the association, urged American farmers and breeders to focus on hatchery work to add about one hundred million pounds of poultry. He called for hatching to begin in June to greatly increase output and meet what he described as the greatest food demand in world history.

United States Ribaiygt Eesti Petiool B. Richards Ae Vurtation

Republic Girls Red Cross Organizes Local Society

Mrs MOA Holmes and Mré A Gagnen lead Republic Motor Truck females forming Republic Girls Red Cross society with sixty five members. Meetings every Monday at Episcopal church guild hosted by Rev. Jackson for sewing needed Red Cross items. Officers named: Rena Bronson chairwoman Amy Hayes vice chairwoman Elizabeth Lovette secretary Lora Olds treasurer Mrs R Erickson corresponding secretary. Eda Fryckholm and Marie Rollenhagen chair committees. Nearby Marquette freight train wreck near Elwell Tuesday morning halted traffic. several cars derailed and detour required.

Moa Holmes A Gagnen Republic Motor Truck Company Republic Giele Episcopal Church Guild Jackson Red Gross Alma Rena Bronson Amy Hayes Elizabeth Lovette Lora Olds Mrs. R. Erickson Eda Fryckholm Marie Rollenhagen

Liberty Bond Plea by Telephone Company Bailout

A garbled report describes a Liberty Loan issue tied to a telephone company. The text references bonds valued at $5,000 and mentions allegations about government actions, wartime finance, and taxes amid a scattered summary of individuals and departments.

Will Build A Fine Home In This City

A local developer, Will Build A Fine Home In This City, plans a brick residence on Michie Avenue near the river. Ground is broken and bridges will span the river with houses on the banks. The home will be 174 feet long with a garage and modern conveniences. H M Ball, a toulder in the city, is at work on the project.

Regoldte Moeten Truth Inc Michie Avenue Perts Repyles Laren Wheeler Michigen Avenue Ala H. MH. Ball

Fine Concert by Hederick White at College Chapel

Critics praised Hederick White for a moving recital at the college chapel last Thursday evening, noting technical prowess, emotional depth, and tonal beauty. Ferdinand Warner accompanied on piano, delivering excellent support. A matinee at Idle Hour Tuesday benefited high school seniors.

Hederick White College White Alma Music Mr. White Montess Crater Bie Whyle Gove Tarit Ferdinand Warner

Former Resident Writes From Long Beach California

The Record received a letter from George Emsley a former city resident of forty five years now living in Long Beach California. He reports western crops with strawberries at five cents a box and new potatoes at five cents a pound cabbage five cents a head. He notes barley and other produce are also inexpensive.

George Emsley Long Beach California Far West

Study questions for military service registration

The article prints a fragmented study guide urging careful preparation for the military draft registration. It lists what to record on the form including full name, age, birth date, birthplace, residence, occupation, and family dependents, and emphasizes truthful, precise answers to ensure minimal delay. It warns about citizenship status, naturalization, and alien classification, and directs readers to study questions before completing the register.

Thay de Valle Fries Mikel Deteasl Setle Mighead Pato Eltiee United State Ailene Sura Haya Bern Ali United States

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