Thousand Dollar Club to Fund Alma Homes
Alma plans a new Thousand Dollar Club to raise a million dollars for home building, aiming to relieve housing shortages as new industries come to the city. The effort requires broad local cooperation. details to be published next week. The article also notes a Parent-Teachers Club event at East Alma, Red Cross campaigns, and a go-to-corners traffic safety initiative on Superior Street.
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Alma
Thousand Dollar Club
Secatinas
Michigan
Almax
Board of Trade
Aucceas
East Alma
Republic
Randele
Mise Conyne
Alma College
Superior Street
Traffe
William Howe Dead in Seattle After Alma Ties
Word from Seattle reports William Howe former Alma resident died in Seattle on Thursday October 80 of Brights disease. Howe who lived in Alma for years was Alma High School and Alma College graduate and moved west about eight years ago.
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William Howe
Seattle
Washington
Alma
Bright
Howe
Alma High School
Alma College
Magnetic Mineral Springs Investment Company Seeks Alma Share
The Magnetic Mineral Springs Investment Company of St. Louis, formed with capital of 250000, is ready for business and seeks Alma shares. Representative F. I. Walker said the firm, though based in St. Louis with local officers, wants opportunities in Alma as a promising field. An advertisement appears in this issue of The Recon.
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Magnetic Mineral Springs Investment Company of
St. Louis
Alma
F. 1D. Walker
Magnetic Mineral Springs Company
Coal shortage looming in Alma as dealers stop taking orders
Alma faces a coal famine with four of five dealers not accepting orders Tuesday as supply dwindles. The strike, run under government rail control, left stocks nearly exhausted and limited sales to emergencies only. Only Alma Elevator had on hand coal though not for long, while a booster banquet in Ithaca and a rummage sale by Presbyterian ladies are noted in nearby items.
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Alma
Home Lumber & Fuel Company
Michigan Fuel Company
Little Rock Coal Company
P. M. Smith
Now Seeking Town Corporate Petition Submited Route of Stock Subsertved
A fragmentary notice indicates a petition related to town corporate matters has been submitted. Details are unclear due to garbled OCR. The readable terms suggest the document concerns corporate authority, stock or route matters within the town.
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Kom
Michigan Northern Railroad plans incorporation and routes
On October 20 the Michigan Northern Railroad filed with the Public Utilities Commission to form the M Northern Railroad Company with 3 million in capital stock divided into 30 000 shares. authorities will hear the petition November 10 in Lansing. The proposed route connects Bay City West Bay City Bangor Coryell Auburn Fisherville and many other towns. Officers include Clinton Nelson president and Charles F Ward en vice president among others.
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Michigan Northern Railroad Company
Michigan Public Utilities Commission
M Northern Railroad Company
Bay City
West Bay City
Bangor
Coryel
Auburn
Fisherville
Flajoles
Midland
Mt. Pleasant
Shepherd
Coe
St. Louis
Alma
Ithaca Perrinton
Middleton
Maple Rapids
Mowler
Westphalia
Portland
Serewa
Swnfield
Woodbury
Woodland
Coates Grove
Hastings
Schultz
Cloverdale
Delton
Milo
Creasey
Richland Junction
East Cooper
Kalamazoo
Sunfield
Mulliken
Grand Ledge
Lansing
Dewitt
St.Johns
Clinton Nelson
Charles F. Warden
Charles A. Hervey
William D. Paterson
Isaac Hewitt
Worcester
Mass
Frank L. Dodge
John B. Spitaley
D. H. Beck
Perrinton
Charles A. J. Hervey
Utilities Commission
House of Representatives
Duffey Letter Questions Focus Alma Men Church Inquiries
Rev M W Duffey of the Methodist church circulated a letter asking Alma men and state leaders why men miss church what a minister should preach and similar questions. Replies from diverse figures will form the basis of a Sunday series, starting next Sunday at 7:00 p.m. The study aims to engage both churchgoers and nonmembers.
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Duffey
Aged Pioneer Cleo Friday Dies. Alma Resident Joseph Grover Sr
Joseph Grover Sr aged 82 longtime Alma resident died after four years of ill health. He came to Alma with his parents in 1856 helped clear Grover avenue area and farmed locally. Survived by five sons Joseph Jr Fred Charles William and Thomas A and four brothers. Funeral held at Episcopal church Riverside cemetery. Also note Detroit interests secure option on Spinney property for Genesta theatre and a rubbish removal notice for property owners at city hall.
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Joseph Grover
Mr. Grover
Amore
Alma
Kown
Grover Avenue
Pine River
Mixe Mary Ann Barnes
North Star
Grover
Joseph, Jr
Fred
Charles
Lansing
William
Jefferson
Ohio
Thomas A
Seville
Jobn
Californian
Henry
Thomas
Episcopal Church
J. Frank Jackson
Riverside Cemetery
Indians Meet Alma on Davis Field in Friday clash
Alma high school footballers face Mt. Pleasant Indians on Davis field in what is expected to be the last home game. Mt. Pleasant, coached by Tibbetts, brings a polished squad from the government school, aiming to extend a strong season and topple the Alma eleven.
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Alma High School
Mt. Pleasant
Davis Field
Redskins
Tibbetts
Carlisle
Indiana
Alma
Mullin
City to Open Store for Govt Food Stuffs and Clothing
Detroit officials expect a city hall store within a week offering government surplus food and clothing at fixed government prices with a small overhead discount. Mayor Murphy and Commissioner Chick supervise stock arriving from Detroit, including canned goods, beans, corn, blankets, boots, and socks, to aid residents at minimal cost.
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Telag
Charles R. Murphy
Chick
Detroit
Alm
Murphy
Alma
Not At Fault Olives Tied to Five Detroit Deaths
Decayed products not cold pack caused the Detroit deaths of five people linked to canned ripe olives. USDA scientists warn botulinus poisoning comes from spoiled food. Olives preserved by lye and weak brine without heat fail to prevent toxin formation.
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Detroit
United States Department of Agriculture
Alma's New Theatre to Open by February in Alma
Construction rush for Alma's new theatre on Kant Superior Street west of city hall aims for a February 1 opening. Project cost exceeds $60,000 with brick sunurycation, modern design, and seating for substantial crowds, designed by top theatre architects. Miner & Son consolidates with V uller & Son to operate ice business, promising first class service and lower costs while keeping profits low to deter competition. County agent C J Chambers named in Gratiot. tax rate fall offsets by higher valuations causing higher overall bills. Alma College music faculty to give a recital November 12 at 8:00 pm in College Chapel. admission free.
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Alma
Kant Superior Street
City Hall
Preuit
Bankers Ee
Rowceyn Murphy & Monford
Detrot
Wveners
Ibehour
Tdichour
New Pitee
Amt
C. Millen
Kmlay
V. €Uller & Son Ieompany
Henry Miner & Son
Verne Miner
H. Miner & Son Company
Miner & Son
Miner
Department of Music
Alma College
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Million Dollar Building Company
A Thousand Dollar Club
Red Cross
Chver
War Department
Red Crown
United States General Hospital No. 25
Ford Sheridan
Salvation Army
Jewish Welfare Organization
YM. G. A
American Red Cross
Pompeii Grange
Pomona Grange
National Grange
Grand Rapids
Master of
Liberty Grange
George H. Lake
Young Grangers
Carl G. Lake
Kenneth Franklin
Mildred English
Mrs. English
Wiven
Idlehour
Adv
J. Albert Sleeper
Commonwealth
Coleman
Vaughn
Secretary of State
Albert E. Sleeper
Magnetic Mineral Springs Investment Company
Ithaca Board of Trade
Michigan Northern Railroad
Peoplees
Central
Presbyterian
Edson-Moore
State Street
Michigan Northern
EL. Wellman
William G. Griffin
Geillit
Wellman
Griffin
Grifin
Wellmin
J. M. Tunham
City
Cleo
Joseph Grover, Sr
Long Ilness
Alman
John D. Spinney
East Superior Street
E. Reynolda
BUY Ice Business
H. Miner & Son
Chambers
C. J. Chambers
Ithaca
Gratiot
State Board of Corrections and Charities
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