Support for Red Cross veterans drives relief work in 1922
The Red Cross reports through Midwest chapters that service to disabled ex soldiers rose over the last year with thousands aided in fields from Braille publishing to claims assistance. North Dakota chapters helped almost 4,000 men or families, while Michigan and neighboring states maintained paid and volunteer staff to assist veterans and families. Citizens urged to join as Gratiot County Chapter members during November 11 to 20, 1922.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Aniwatiker
Minnesota
Michigan
Tiliniin
Lewa
Rtham
Seat Pekote
Mastana
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Wynn
Walter Basideon
Red Cross
Pro Red Cross
Chepler
Hoppinls
Geluims
North Dakota
Chapeters
United States
Gratiot
Alma area notes and social visits fill a quiet week
Local residents report visits and travel as Alma community items. Bert Eckert of Lansing came on business. Dr and Mrs Kirker hosted friends in Detroit over the weekend. John Glennan of Mt Iafant visited Alma Monday. Attny Charles Goggin left for Detroit on a ten day trip. Mrs Ida Fink entertained relatives from Whittier California. Mixes Malinda Udelle left for Muscle Shoals Alabama to lead a music class. Many plan to attend the Michigan Army football game in Ithaca Friday. The Vincent Circle of the M Church will hold baked goods sale Saturday afternoon. Row and Mrs C L Wood will spend the winter in Detroit and Pontoon with their children. The community recalls attendees at the Hitchens Michigan game at Albion Arbor. Teachers attended the district association meeting in Saginaw. Miss Treva Zinn spent the weekend with her parents and later went to Saginaw for a teachers’ institute.
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Bert Eckert
Lansing
Detroit
Ida Fink
Amy Ackley
Whittier
California
Dr. & G. Slaugter
Osteopathic Physian
State Savings Bank
Alma
Anspaugh
Sheherd
Latimer
Jane Pollick
Mixes Malinda Udelle
Muscle Shoals
Als
Ithaca
Watson
East Jordan
Vincent
M. Church
Crandell & Scott's
Row
C. L. Wood
Pontion
Atlin Arbor
Roy W. Hamilton
DuBois and
Lehner
Lee Sharrar
James Howe
Roger Zinn
Manton
Zinn
Christian Church
District School Association
Saginaw
Treva Zinn
Millington High School
Dan Zinn
Euclidayer
Teachers’ Institute
Millington
East Alma social notes and local events brief
Mrs Chambers of Mason County visits the Waul family while Adella Bowes, a Alma High School graduate, works for Saginaw Bus Line. Roger Zinn and sister Treva visited. Rebah Abby injured at a ball game. Fire damages an Eastward street house formerly Moffatt. Eastminster Chapel hosts large crowd. "The making of a race" screens Sunday. Eastminster Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Denn’s, next at Mrs Bradley’s. Morning Star restaurant changes ownership to Mrs Morning Star. Keager trades Eastward street property for Lansing real estate.
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Chambers
Mason County
Wm. Faul
Waul
Adella Bowes
Republic Avenue
Alma High School
Saginaw
Superior Street
Woodward Avenue
Roger Zinn
Treva
Rebah Abby
Dean Street
Moffatt
Alma
Eastminster
Suh
Eastminster Ladies Aid
H Denn
Charles Bradley
Michigan Ave| Hoe
Fred Hare
Morning Star
Michigan Avennue
Bridge Street
Keager
Eastward Street
Lansing
More Murders Less Sunrines Report Crisis Record
Fragmented transcript outlines rising murder counts, deaths by causes, and social statistics from a mid century report. It notes 453 births, 11000 population, and various marital outcomes. discusses automobile deaths and public health concerns, then mentions a joint installation ceremony and a program by Alma Hive with readings and a concluding civic talk.
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Tharday Owonite
Wwereliariat
Alvin Hive
Arckve Sigamer Hive
Bom
Holt
Hall
Devil Fetathanen
Lady Wit
Kintie
Ligele Blanchard
Chapidin
Tlan Pardee
Arnie Sadie Kennett
M.A
Picket
Sannah Bailey
Alma Hive
Alice Crawford
Mise Nettie Weatherland
Mra Sloeer
Florende
Pere Marquette Completes Inspection Ahead of Schedule
The Pere Marquette Railway finished its eighth annual inspection ahead of the 1% schedule. The 2,288 mile itinerary included the Saginaw to Elmdale section known as The Cobayeheton. General Superintendent E. Cain and Chief Engineer Cassie led the train with Frank MH and others from seven committees aboard. The inspection fostered friendly rivalry, aided winter planning, and budget forecasting for improvements. Winners in the competitions will be announced after computations are completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere Marquette Railway
Saginaw
Elmedile
Tyerlas
E. Cain
Cassie Ape
Alfred Witvitur Hentt
New York
R. P. Paterton
H. O. Halsted
W. EK
Will Mine Landerson
Laginnw
E. T. Reynolds
Teamfle Department
George Ee.unt
Gram Rapides
DT. W. Roberts
AL L. Grandy
Thatresident
J. Tuthitl
Enemes
J. Oliver
Sant Porto
Moile
Librarians Gather for Michigan Association Meeting in Flint
The Michigan Library Association held its 32d annual meeting in Flint on October 24 and 26 with about two hundred attendees. Speakers included M S Dudgeon of Milwaukee and John T Frederick of Pittsburgh, urging Congress to raise salaries for Library of Congress staff and highlighting cataloging efficiency gains from national library card systems.
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Michigan Library Association
Flint
the Midland
Middle West
United States
Congress
Library of Congress
National Library
Rin
Library of Congress Faces Staffing Collapse Crisis
Government urged to provide relief as veterans and loyal workers warn that the Library of Congress risks collapse without immediate aid. Citizens taxpayers and students are urged to petition Congress for prompt consideration and decisive action to preserve essential national resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Library of Congress
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Money Savers
Sumner Report
Bess
Lila
Thelma
Sylvia
Evy
Nellie Chayman
Harold Beart
Harmard
Ruth Roosa
Darrell
Rayment
Lylle Nelson
Max
Bulah
Sarah Husted
Ethel
Hel Emery
Post Office Department
Hie
Epnetriehion Orepair
G. V. Wright
East Alma
Mich
Michoehn Dari
ROM
Pireaynis
Gulcide
Potson Samara
Toman
Spite van Shaw
Pemons Ringette
Taliep
Ain Automobile
Pccupanta
Trong
Nubone Corsetiere
Pere Marquette
Ghichesters Pills
Lamrat
Dewpelet Scheater
Dekanto
Gui
Everywhere
STOV
Wien
Geo Hoover
Geo
Horton
W. A. Brunner
D. Hoover Marutert Ae Epermaet Inc
Styfirs Mabie Tora
S Republic
Thompson’s Garage
West Superior St
Alma Electric & Battery Company
MR. Farmer
Goodyear Auto
J.M. Montigel & Son
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