Alma college notes and local society updates
Local column lists residents and visitors: E. L. Smith in St Johns on business, Fred Slater in Saginaw, Rev. Wiliam H. Mason an Alma visitor, Dr. E. G. Sluyter in Flint, Helen Carey now at Kalamazoo College, E. G. Appleby family in Saginaw, Miss Carey a local graduate at Kalamazoo, and more. War effort items include Alma College president H. M. Crooks speaking for United War Work, and sixty six high school boys pledging £5 each to the fund. calls for work to raise funds. Additional notes cover attendance at Grand Rapids, Rochester, and New York meetings by local residents and staff, plus brief mentions of deaths and Army service.
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Wanigas
Brunner's
E. L. Smith
Johns
Fred Slater
Saginaw
Wiliam H. Mason
Enue
Leon
Stinchcomb
Grand * Rapids
BH Doane
Kelly S. Sears
St. Johns
Mia
E. G. Sluyter
Flint
Oak Bandesician
State Savings Bank Alma
Helen Carey
Kalamazoo College
Osborn
Grand Rapids
Mix
F. Oxborn
WS. Hollenbeck
Rochester
Minn
W. Roggles
Rhodes
Francia King
New York
J. Mo McKendrick
Alma College
McKendrick
France
Mexander Tuncanson
Alpena
Alma
United War Work Fund
Floyd Maxwell
East Alma Community News Highlights
East Alma reports several illnesses with influenza affecting three John Rammay children and others in Elmwood and Eastward streets. Mrs Coddington funds a soldier’s library at Eastminster chapel. Republic school work progresses with plastering and window installation amid winter access issues.
Wright School Set To Open After Short Vacation
It is reported that Wright School will start this week following a three week vacation. Erma Hunter called from Ele well last Friday. Mr and Mrs Wm Webb of Elm Hall began the weekend with Mrs P M Webb. Miss Marion Bartley of Ithaca spent Sunday at home. Wesley Webb made a business trip to St John this week. Mr and Mrs Arthur Connors are moving on Mrs McKinney's farm. Mr and Mrs Carl Dickerson spending two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs Veeder. Mr and Mrs Geo Isham moving to a farm near Pompeii this week. Mr and Mrs Ed Vancore Jr of Alma spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs Isham. William Constable of Alma was a visitor at Frank Ellis Monday.
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Henry Sharp
Repblic Ave
John Rammay
Elmwood Ave
Bradley
Elmwood
Alex. Boulter
Eastward St
Willard S. Peterson
Coddington
State St
Soldier's Library
Eastminster Chapel
Parents’ Club
Fln
Our
New Republic
Repaltic
Superior St
Erma Hunter
Wm. Webb
Elm Hall
P.M. Webb
Marion Bartley
Ithaca
Wesley Webb
St Johne
Arthur Connors
J. F. Tucker
John Ferris
Alma
Rolla Lance
Keith of
Carson
H. Clow
Waterbury
Port Huron
Richard Lang
Frank Chambers
Child
Cassopolis
Fred Cook
Seaman
May Hoffmeister
Fort Wayne
Ind
Clyde Smead
Detroit
Bruce Lang
Mildred Harvey
Frances Fowler
Minnie Clark
Hay
Open Schools Return After Four-Week Closure
The article lists numerous local families visiting relatives and attending gatherings in Alma and nearby towns. It notes a peace celebration in Alma, several visits to and from Cassopolis, Port Huron, Sunfield, Riverdale, Stan ton, Remus, Detroit, Fort Wayne, and others, and includes birthday greetings and a rocker as a gift.
Forest Mills Socials and Local Notices
Mrs James Mills sustains serious injuries in a runaway accident. Mrs Ruth Foley hosted Miss Hazel Reed of Alma. Mrs Emma Daily visited friends at Elm Hall. Local boot children face justice concerns. John Sanders of Grand Rapids visits relatives. Mr and Mrs William Moody entertained Mrs Carl Moore and Doug Grace of Alma and Miss Elizabeth Kennedy of Cleveland, Ohio, with James Moore of Shepherd present. L H Wood and family, Dale Hamilton and Mack Wood spent Sunday at Finn Hall with Leste Wood’s family. Mrs Anna Katen returned to Coleman after visiting here. Children’s croup guidance and Champlain’s Cough Remedy advertised. Brunner's wages notice.
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James Mills
Ruth Foley
Hazel Reed
Alma
Emma Daily
Elm Hall
John Sanders
Grand Rapids
Wm. Moody
Carl Moore
Dougt Grace
Elizabeth Kennedy
Cleveland
Ohio
James Moore
Shepherd
L. H. Wood
Dale Hamilton
Mack Wood
Finn Hall
Leste Wood
Anna Katen
Coleman
San-Yak touted as remedy for kidney trouble and related ailments
Old time letters praise San-Yak for kidney and bladder relief, citing dramatic health improvements. Patients include Jomina Tickle of Celina and Dr Wier of Benton Harbor, detailing restored energy, walking ability, and reduced symptoms after use.
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Jomina Tickle
Celina
White
Police
Marion
Denton
Hariwir
Benton
Sendiece
Yale
Weir
Lowele
Bidners
Benton Harber
San-Yak Oy
Albert Hinstok
Botus
Mick
Haeob Thiraback
Banton Harter
Femedian
Riverside
J. Bo Slater
Renton Mare
Greatly Benefited by Chamberlain's Tablets
Mrs M P Hurwood of Auburn New York reports dramatic relief from indigestion distress after two years of poor health. She credits Chamberlain's Tablets with correcting a torpid liver headaches and a languid feeling, noting her health improved after taking two bottles.
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Chamberlain
M. P. Hurwood
Uburn
N. Y
Shipyards hire for 16 million tons fleet plan
A national drive aims to build 16 million tons of ships in coming years. Emphasis on outdoor work, training paid by the Emergency Fleet Corporation, with wages higher than ever. Workers urged to join Great Lakes Engineering, River Rouge and Detroit offices.
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United States
Great Lakes Engineering
River Rouge
Detroit
Mick —Ady
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Wright
Cushing & Benedict
Gratiot County Gas Co
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