Y Campaign Sees Gratiot County Rally Strong
Gratiot County responds well to the appeal for money for Y War Work. Fifteen units report proving success and praise the campaign's progress.
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1917
Page
1
Alma College Students Aid YMCA War Work Drive
Alma College students raised nearly 1500 dollars for the YMCA war work in Gratiot County aiming to meet a 4100 dollar quota. Letters and reports note contributions from Alma and surrounding towns and praise the student body for patriotic support as towns push drives in Riverdale Seville Sumner and other townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gration County
Olived
YMCA
Alin College
Presbyterian Institution
Jenebt Watt
Alma
Abe Shude College
Alma Collegn
Riverdale
Seville
Summer
Y.mwc
Charles Munn
Stinglaff
Colister
Elwell
Professor Wool
Samner
Sumner
McFadden
B Curtis
Middleton
Rev
A.W. Munford
Fulton
M.C. Morse
New Haven
Preston Balgleish
North Shade
General Pershing
France
Young Men'‘s Christian Association
Russia
Alma College Mourns Departure of Prof Veatch
Professor Veatch leaves Alma College for a national post after five years of leading the music department. Under his direction the Choral Club and two Glee Clubs grew into fixtures, with annual Handel Messiah performances and expansion to a women’s chorus. Notable artists visited, and state tours followed. Wilfred Foote named his successor, joining from Princeton with strong credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ventelt
Alma
Sime
Mendelssohn
Elijah
Dubois
Coleridge
Taylor
Art Jete
Marcus Kellerman
Kether May Plum
Marion Greene
Albert Linquiat
Roderick White
H. M. Crooks
Wilfred
Foote
Veatch
Princeton
Chicago
New York
Indianapolis
Youngsttown
Alma College
Ladies of Alma Lead House-to-House Canvas for Food Movement
Alma volunteers launch a conservation campaign with a house-to-house canvass drawing residents into the food movement. Local organizers say the effort aims to raise awareness and support for sustainable practices through direct neighbor outreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies
Alma
Alma Food Drive Led by Mrs Hanna in Campaign Pledge
Mrs G Hannah, Alma food conservation movement chairman, reports strong reception for the Hoover pledge campaign. Volunteers organized by wards and churches, with county and city leaders urging all households to sign and mail pledge cards through proper channels to Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todrolide
Alma
Dider Mins Haigh
Mra
Pardie
James Gargett
Floydnes
Mra UA
Bakers Want
BL. Wittker
Almaery
Heal
Hannah
Hoover
John T. Mathews
Lansing
Mathews
Gratiot
Nursery stock and fruit trees available from Brown Brothers
The Brown Brothers company of Rochester offers nursery stock fruit trees ornamental trees shrubs roses grapevines and more through local agent John Aldrich at Bell phone 108 2R Wieltep The W R C requests all members to be at the hall at 12 20 noon Wednesday November 14th.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Brothers Company of
Rochester
John Aldrich
Bell
Hospital Home at 528 College Street Opens For Care
A new hospital home at 528 College Street in Alma offers up to date hospital care with home atmosphere. Since opening Saturday September 1 nine patients, eight surgical, have improved and left. Dr Carney leads the staff with skilled nurses. cases treated show broad range and serious complexity. The piece notes growing demand for prompt life saving care and hints at future expansion and other features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Wome
Hospital
College Street
Carney
Sach
Dr. Carney
Central Michigan Gay Men to Organize Association Meet
Gas men of central Michigan plan a Wright house meeting on Wednesday November 21 with morning and afternoon sessions to form a Central Michigan Gay association. The gathering is expected to bring mutual benefits to attendees. Morning session will start at 10 40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan
Wright House
Gratiot Deserter Granted Ten Year Sentence
A Gratiot County deserter named for eviction and removal was sentenced to ten years in prison after being convicted of desertion and violent offenses. He faced charges related to aiding an enemy and other felonies. The case reflects a broader wartime effort to punish desertion and treason, with the defendant detained at Michigan facility and the court ordering a lengthy term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teouhoe
Horining
Ubargen
Tuind
Miteor
Washburn
Ian Connew
Alnan
Chile
Labeeny
Henly
Wil Firat
Willie
Ukrron
Wikbera
Suetlig
Uae
Ginmontink
Ferry Della
Weing
Lampkin
Osene
Moreman
Martin
Dovimin
New School Within Year Proves Inadequate for City Needs
Temporary school houses fail to meet the city’s educational demands as the new school project nears completion. Officials acknowledge ongoing space shortages and crowding in classrooms, prompting calls for faster construction and additional facilities.
Growth in Pupils Prompts New Eight Room School House
A new eight room wheel house school for Grover Avenue Atnta inuet opens with full attendance and 100 percent capacity. Figures show a rise in sixth grade and under enrollment, with a projected increase in the pupil population and a belief that larger classes will be needed to accommodate growth. The plan notes a potential rise to 214 pupils, with continued expansion to meet future educational demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Grover Avenue
Atnta
Alma Public Jawhours
Lindquist Clothing Store to Open Near City Hall
Grand Rapids reports Lindquist Clothing Store Alma plans opening on or about Monday November 1st after recent South State Street Merchants Building renovations. The store will carry a full line of feeds and products, aligning with a brand code the company has adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapid
Jie
Vrageix
Lindawiet Company
Alma Clothing
Merchants Building Company
South State Street
Otter Lindquist
Stave
Gwiven
Nine Bhatt Vilexe
Early grid clash as Alma and Ypsi trade drives
In a rough football field battle, Alma and Ypsi exchange drives with Foote reaching 712 yards before a late penalty. Merrance, Spooner, and Hebert feature in key plays as Alma loses momentum on downs. The narrative shifts to persistent defense and special teams, ending with Alma failing to convert late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliniee
Nutea
Pak
Pettiewe
Yate
Felktag
Lin Lvetiing
Maria O
Fk Nf
Ah Clei
Telner
Gia Umm Wenrl
Foote
Merrance
Hebert
Wid Maihe
Alma
Alona
Alma Record Tobacco Fund Aids Soldiers In France
The Alma Record Tobacco Fund urges readers to donate tobacco and money to send desertion kits to American troops in France. Items include Bull Durham and Tuxedo tobacco, with packages priced to be affordable for many. Contributions flow from Alma and nearby areas, supporting Christmas cheer despite trench conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Fenty
Alma Record Publishing Company
Americas Tobacco Company
New York
Prince
Jost
Chris
Teint
Galtor
Iors el
Christmar
Mike Ote
Tore Caldiers
Nur
Face arrest for larceny young Almaites to be taken today
A report states that young Almaites who robbed a man will be arrested by officers today. The article notes belief in immediate action and outlines expected law enforcement steps.
Booze Ties to Merrill Affair Rumors Stir Turmoil
Reported drunkenness by the entire company preceding the incident at Merrill. Names of suspects include Washburn and Martin with charges of larceny and complicity. Police say several men were drinking, and a sequence of events led to court actions and multiple detentions.
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Gratiot County
Department of Music
Army Y. M.C
Camp Custer
Ata College
Tyuleewr
Onan Custer
Bedi
Grecht Seelie
Alma-Olivet
Olivet
Hospital Home
Seven Pearly
Entral Michigan
Custer
Leavenworth
Doeferkn J. Vikgen
Fitey
Gratite Pensity
Mich
Mlk
Uhie Erin
J Myriierimens
Cait Musto
Baitty Croek
Kivi Wee Sant Te
Lmagen
Ole Aid
Mt. Berit
Sparlen Tryer
Kaxoe Bay
Mpiesi
Hittedale A
Adrian
Lindquist Clothing Store
Helmer Eleve
Wallis Dyer
Alma Record Tobacco Fund
Spenkve
Tabacco
No Man's Land
Henry Brewbaker
Adv White
Lee Lowell J. Green
Be HJ
Burchfield
A Hugh HL. Lee
C. van DeMark
K. B. Borman
Alma Armond Adams
A. R
MM. Blackburn
Josie Phillips
W. T. Webb
Elm Hall
Mra W. TH. Snell
Olena
Keer
Sahn
Stade Banik
Auma
Alma Record Publishing Company Printers and Publishers
Doliars
Merrill
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