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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1922
Page
1
Congressman elect Vincent will address Alma Armistice Day observance as Geo W Myers Post No 132 American Legion and Troops 106th Cavalry unite to mark the end of the Great World War.
Armistice Day observance in Alma will feature Congressman Elect Bird J. Vincent as speaker after a morning program led by George W. Myers Post 132 and Troop C 106th Cavalry. A 10:55 firing salute precedes a parade along Superior Street ending at the Wright House corner for Vincent to speak. Afternoon attendance at the Albion College Alma College football game is planned.
The Gratiot County L O T M met with the Ithaca Hive at the I O O F temple in Ithaca on Wednesday November 1. Commander E J Alexander of St Louis opened the session. Dr Blanche Haines spoke on child hygiene and public health nursing. A noon potluck for 175 followed at the Baptist church. Judge James E Kress of Alma gave the welcome. Mrs H A Shepard with 30 fourth graders presented a safety playlet on disease prevention. Awards went to Forest Hill Hive for attendance and St Louis Hive for most life benefit members. A child clinic was held under Dr Haines with assistance from Dr Chase and others. The session closed with plans for Alma Hive to entertain later.
A mall fire at the Gra tiot County Gas plant last Friday morning was quickly quelled. Coke from the ovens ignited woodwork on the trestle but was contained after chemicals and water were applied. Donald J. Dunham, Albion College senior, was elected editor of the Albionian and will represent Albion in the Michigan Intercollegiate Oratorical Contest after winning the varsity oratorical title. An armless marksman fired ten shots very close together, with cent piece distance between them.
Alma College Athletic Association offers a reduced price for ex service men for the Albion College Alma College championship football game on Armistice Day Saturday.
Mrs. Mary McCullough and Mr. Harry Clark were secretly married at 7 30 p m Wednesday evening by Justice of the Peace Joseph L Biggerstaff at the bride’s home. Only close relatives attended and friends were surprised. The couple, longtime Alma residents, will continue to live in the city.
The piece argues a looming coal famine despite mild weather and rising prices. It blames the public for delaying purchases, railroads for car shortages and weak power, and calls for urgent action from industrial users and households to avert widespread distress.
Alma Federation of Churches urges definite U S steps to aid stricken East, pledging support to President and Secretary of State for actions toward justice mercy and peace in Armenia and Greek liberation from Turkish rule. Eunice Britt will preach at Methodist Sunday service with Home Mission offerings received.
Fire heavily damaged the Alma Lutheran Church on Pine Avenue Tuesday evening with losses estimated between 3000 and 4000 dollars. Fire crews arrived quickly, two streams fought the blaze, and the interior was gutted, likely starting in the basement. Chief Surtor could not determine the cause.
Feature picture at the Strand Theater, Manslaughter, adapted from Alice Duer Miller's story and directed by Cecil B. De Mille, shows a wealthy speed loving girl whose reckless driving leads to a traffic officer's death. She is imprisoned for three years and faces a unique romance with the prosecuting district attorney. Screen drama spans ten reels and promises lavish production and wide appeal, with showings Wednesday Thursday and Friday of next week.
Mrs. Helen B. Poulsen will speak on Child Life Thursday evening November 1. A traveling teacher and lecturer, she has visited every state and says children are coming leaders in society. Her talk promises practical, helpful ideas for parents, with support from Parente-Teacher Association and Public Schools. Admission is free. Alma Art Club to host a Charity Concert on Nov. 24, 1922 at 8 p.m. at Presbyterian Church of Alma, proceeds to Welfare Association. Local talent to perform. program to be announced.
Notice states bills are due the first of each month with a 10 percent discount if paid by November 20. The deadline marks the last day the discount applies to telephone bills.
Tuesday election produced multiple upsets as Townsend failed to win re election and the entire Republican ticket gained broad victories. Vincent won a large margin and captured the congressional seat with strong county wide support.
Mrs. Mary Hutchinson of Park Avenue died Wednesday morning after a long illness at age 76. Survived by son Lavin Waterhinson and daughter Pearl Decker, with services Friday at 2 pm from Park Avenue home. Tur in will be sande in Riverside cemetery. Election results note Helman Democrat and Long Democrat winning Gratiot County posts amid a statewide tally for Governor Groesbeck and Senator Townsend.
The second annual conference of health officers and public health nurses, under Michigan Health and Public Health Association, expects attendance to nearly double. Up to November 5 more than 100 health officers planned to attend, with 80 reserved purses, targeting 500 delegates. Notable speakers include George C Whipple Harvard University S W Welch Alabama Health Commissioner Eugene R Kelley Massachusetts Health Commissioner Anne Rude Children’s Bureau Ohio C F C Boudreau and Detroit Health Commissioner H Vaughan. Armistice Day post office hours will be observed with adjusted delivery.
The Frances Willard Union will convene at 510 Wright Ave the home of Mrs Adeline Page on Wednesday afternoon November 16 at 2 30 PM Mrs Soper presides and a report on the District convention by Mrs Hilsinger of St Louis will be presented Roll call Personal Thankfulness. Members are urged to attend.
The Saginaw News-Courier speculates Joseph Warren Fordney of Saginaw could be Governor Groesbeck’s pick to fill the unexpired U S Senate term if Senator Newberry resigns. The piece notes uncertainty over Newberry’s plans and Groesbeck’s future moves, with discussion centered on Fordney’s possible appointment and election dynamics.
Early election returns from the Eighth District indicate Vincent ahead by a substantial margin with many precincts reporting. Vincent's total stands around 17,285 votes across Gratiot Shiawassee Montcalm Saginaw Tae Shiawassee and nearby areas, with a predicted majority near 14,552 as remaining precincts come in.
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