PUMP ENGINE RECOMMENDED FOR THE CITY
A report by the Michigan Inspection Bureau urges fire department and waterworks upgrades in Alma. It recommends an automatic motor triple combination hose chemical and pumping engine of at least 600 gallons per minute at 120 pounds, with scaled capacities at higher pressures, plus reinforced water mains and a second motor driven pumper. The plan aims to raise Alma from class four to three, cutting insurance rates over years and improving fire protection citywide.
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Michigan Inspection Bureau
Barenu
Alma
Adrian
Michigan
City Commission
William Reynolds
Superior Street
State
Park Streets
Mercantile and Manufacturing
Mercantile
Kent County Joins Dairy Alfalfa Campaigns
Kent County will host a two week Dairy Alfalfa campaign starting November 6 under Michigan Agricultural College auspices. It will be the second county in the state to undertake intensive campaign work this fall after Clinton County finished a similar drive. Local barnyard meetings at least three to four miles from farms mark the program which aims at more efficient dairying and increased alfalfa acreage.
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Kent County
Michigan Agricultural College
Kent
Clinton County
Washtenaw
Genesee
Ingham
Michigan
Presbyterian Brotherhood Plans Fall Banquet Series
The Presbyterian Brotherhood outlines its fall and winter activities starting with a banquet at eight o clock with Judge Edward J. Moinet of St. Johns as the main speaker. Members are urged to invite wives and friends. A December 1 Friday program will feature Professor Roy Kamel of Michigan presenting The Servant in the House.
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Presbyterian Brotherhood
Juy
Ind
Edward J. Moinet
St. Johms
Moinet
Alnina Chamber of Commerce
Roy Kamel
Department of Public Speaking
University of Michigan
Marion LeRoy Burton
International Egg Contest at M A C East Lansing
The first Michigan Agricultural College International Egg Laying Contest opens at East Lansing with entries from foreign countries and many U S states. One hundred pens host Leghorns Rocks Reds Wyandottes Orpingtons and other breeds as six new poultry houses ready the event aims to set official stock records and reveal costs and production figures for poultry economics. Prof E C Foreman notes contests are popular and provide data for prospective poultrymen.
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America
Michigan Agricultural College
East Lansing
E. C. Foreman
M. A.C. Poultry Department
Ihs
Poulteyman
Foreman
Par-Kar Conch Business Shows Good Increase
Par-Kar Coach Company, based at the Bell atrom plant in St Louis, has expanded from a small staff to over 100 workers in under three months. The firm reports strong demand for its Par-Kar product, delivering trucks and jobs to Michigan Transportation Company and a Toronto rolling store operator. An order boost from Michigan and enlarged orders from Toronto signal a growing regional impact, with Gratiot county and Twin Cities backing the venture.
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St. Lows
Alain
Par-Kar Coach Company
Bellatrom
St. Louis
Par-Kay
Michigan Transportati Company
Michigan
Toronto
St. Lous
Twin Cities
Gratiot County
Par Kar Coach Company
Ite
Petition Seeks Pavement on East Downie Street
Residents and property owners on East Divense Street, Netweer State ette, and Pine Avenue filed a petition Tuesday asking the city to pave the street. The request was referred to the city engineer to prepare plans and estimate costs, with the aim to submit the project in spring. The plan would reduce city costs by paving most of the street already having pavement, except on Green avenues.
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Divense Street
Lyceum Course Opens With Noted Speakers at Alma
A Lyceum series in Alma opens with Bishop McConnell and Professor McCoyell among the speakers. The six weekly courses cover international affairs, faith, and modern thought, with tickets available from box office agents and drug stores. The Blackaller players perform Tuesday nights at the Strand Theater, Alma, then move to Liberty Theater, St. Louis, later this season.
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Blackaller
Strand Theater
Alma Will Ving
Liberty Theater
St. Louie
Red Cross Roll Call Director Named for Michigan
Mr Chivence E Solmos of Lansing has been appointed director for Michigan of the Sixth Anvil Roll Call of the Red Cross. Walter Davican, Central Division manager, announced the post with a state office in Lansing. Solmos will coordinate across 87 counties with Glenn Sies, a Lansing resident and Red Cross field representative, aiding the effort.
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Chivence E. Solmos
Lansing
Michigan
Red Cross
Holmer
Michigan Employers Casualty Company
Wolverine Fire Treassure Company
Michigan Schools For
Michigan Agrcultural College
Board of Education
Fr. Winship
Sournal of Education
Fred
Ile
Welnes
Lansing Hite
Fires in the Week Consume Homes and Mourning Effects
Two fires occurred this week with rapid response by the fire department. One house on Ward Street suffered a blaze likely from an overheated furnace, causing substantial but not total damage. The Carlyle Hawley residence on 805 Lincoln Avenue saw a loss estimated under 200,000 dollars, with flames starting in the basement and moving upward. The blaze at the Louise, AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY, caused a separate loss. officials report quick headway and the final cost uncertain, though the total may approach 200,000 dollars. The auxiliary shipped fruit boxes to Riverval Hospital and outlined future meetings and attendance plans.
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Teesday
Carlyle Fayley
Iitigag
Carlyle Hawley
Louise
American Legion Auxiliary
Marshall Hopkins
Pine Avenue
Shaok
Rousivell Hospital
Battle Creek
Gratiot County Tax Relief Featured In Michigan Race
Figures show toescuated tax relief by Grobe beck and administration plans in Michigan, claiming a nearly four million dollar annual saving. The piece notes Gratiot County tax shifts, school fund implications, and political contrasts with Democrats. Alma College faculty attend district meetings as part of a peak week.
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Alma College
Alma
James BK. Mitchell
Grand Rapids
Saginaw
Hamilton
Ewing
Profesemt West
Cadillac
Crooks i
Detroit
Charl Titus
Cheboygan
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Amverion
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Strom
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Petrolean Business
Mie Bredebeck
Register of Deeds
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