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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1917
Page
1
Alma reports near completion of Liberty Loan quota with bond sales totaling about 125000 dollars. Local fundraising effortsCredit led the drive, reflecting strong community support and approval for war financing programs.
Gratiot county totals reach between $300,000 and $325,000 with Alma city subscriptions about half the county’s output. The final few days of the campaign boosted the drive, aiding national efforts for the Second Liberty loan amid war mobilization.
Obituaries from Alma report several deaths including Martha J. Fraker aged 69 Frances G Bennett and Elsie Florence MacLaren. Frances Bennett died at her daughter’s home and burial was in Riverside Cemetery. Elsie MacLaren died of pleuro pneumonia at her city home with funeral service at Presbyterian church and interment in Riverside Cemetery. James Wilson died at Brainord hospital and was shipped to Ludington. Funeral notices note community ties and local churches. The Alma College football team prepares for a home game against Michigan State Normal with lineup changes anticipated.
A youth was fatally injured when caught between two freight cars and crushed, dying six hours later. The accident occurred at a rail yard where officials investigated the cause and noted the victim sustained critical injuries requiring immediate medical attention.
Floyd LeClear of Bannister an employee of the Republic Motor Truck Company was fatally injured when a freight train backed into him near Plant Three. He died six hours later at Brainford hospital. The body will be shipped to Bannister for funeral services Saturday afternoon. A civic pledge drive urging fealty to democracy and support for government efforts during the war is underway in the county.
Mrs Sadie M Soule posts that Gratiot county ladies raised 373350 in Second Liberty Loan Bonds 1917 a county record. Alma led with 30500 under Mrs E T Lamb city chairman total by Alma St Louis Ithaca Middleton Forest Hill Breckenridge Mex Baldwin Riverdale Elwell North Star referenced.
An elderly man at a Masonic home in the city displays patriotism during a Red Cross gathering at a local tent, where he receives a five dollar note from a relative intended for spending money. The tale notes the old man’s spare funds and the five dollars being pressed on a woman in Gratiot County, amid a discussion by the Red Cross group and attending ladies.
Red Cross issues detailed semi double heel and Kitchener methods for socks. Includes yarn preparation, needle setup, heel construction, toe finishing, and weaving. Mary Lami, longtime knitter from St Thomas Ont, to demonstrate at Red Cross rooms. Dr. Graham relocates to Pine Street home after taking over local practice.
Albion College defeated Alma 7 to 3 in a mud soaked field on LevIs field. Feely scored Albion’s early touchdown from 9 yards after a kickoff return and Cole added a late field goal. Smith Narrance Spomiur and Weh starred for Albion, while Osborne and Cole powered Alma's late drives but could not overcome the rough, penalty filled battle as Albion clinched the win and stood atop the standings.
Gratiot county experienced the first snow of the winter on Monday night into Tuesday causing a deep temperature drop. Beans on the ground suffered potential damage while unpulled beans may fare better later. Snow and cold hinder farm work, especially beet harvesting, and poor road conditions hamper hauling beets.
Gratiot County adds support to the Y war program as volunteers launch a drive to raise funds. Aiming to raise around a thousand dollars, organizers emphasize local involvement and civic duty to back youth and community services during wartime.
A countywide drive kicks off as volunteers campaign for a worthy cause. The effort runs for one week with a goal to raise funds and awareness, rallying community support and expanding outreach through events and door-to-door canvassing.
Gratiot County's share of eighty one million dollars designated for the general war fund shows an $81,100,000 total with a local quota of 38,000. The drive to raise the county's portion runs from November 11 through 18, led by F. K. Convin of Athaca, elected chair at a county representatives meeting. The Alma Record lists many local supporters and volunteers across Alma, Gow, Forest, and neighboring towns as the county undertakes a broad fundraising effort to sustain soldiers and war-related needs.
An October 25 service at a local Church of Christ included a mortgage burning and a collection totaling 2X20. Delegations from St. Louis and nearby towns attended as the minister J. S. Koum outlined a six year campaign, with plans for a countywide rally. Gratit County Grange and Newark groups announced meetings with potlucks and entertainment as campaign activities continue.
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