Army goods sale ends in two hours after 9 a m start
A city hall sale of army goods concluded within two hours, with nearly all items sold except a few brooms and boots. Crowds surged in early and clerks rushed to checkouts as blankets and canned goods vanished quickly. Officials plan another sale in coming weeks due to strong turnout and interest. Also notes Congressman Fordney, and a local update on driver David Hannavu s recovering at home.
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Sol
Feiale
Commission Directs Gas Testing By City Manager
At a Tuesday city commission meeting William F E Reynolds city manager was ordered to perform daily gas quality tests on Gratiot County Gas Co supplies to ensure conformity with franchise standards. The resolution from Commissioner Creaser with support from Chick passed unanimously amid complaints over current gas quality and specifications. The city will procure testing instruments immediately and Reynolds will test the gas every twenty four hours.
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William FE. Reynolds
City Commission
Gratiot County Gas Co
Creaser
Chick
Nfect
Reynolds
Alma Lyceum Chautauqua tickets on sale
The Alma Lyceum Chautauqua course tickets are selling for the winter season. Purchasers should buy before Monday December 1 as reserved seat drawings occur then at Brunner's drug store. Tickets are available at Alma banks drug stores or from the two solicitors. If sales stay steady all seats may be sold before opening night Monday December 8 featuring John Kendrick Bangs at the Methodist Episcopal church.
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Alma Lyceum- Chautauqua
Brunner's
Alma Banks
John Kendrick Bangs
Methodist Episcopal Church
Michigan Northern freight earnings projected by reports
Tonnage reports to the state utilities commission show the Michigan Northern Railroad would average about two million dollars in freight earnings, excluding terminal freight. The figures, compiled from conservative data in cities and towns, reflect potential tonnage if the road is built. Passenger earnings are not estimated and would depend on territory development and demand.
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Michigan Northern Railroad
State Utilities Commission
Commission
Nevons
Utilities Commission
Roof Under Construction At Northern Wheel Plant
President Smith of the Northern Wheel Company announced rapid progress on the Alma plant. The long factory walls are up the roof is being completed and machinery installation is underway. Boilers and piping are being bricked in as unsolicited business already arrives, signaling strong prospects before operation begins.
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Smith
Northern Wheel Company
Alma
Wheel Convertia
Genesta theatre sale brings McLaughlin to Alma project
Raymond J. McLaughlin of St Johns has closed an option for the Genesta theatre in the John D Spinney building on East Superior street and will take possession around December 1. He plans to merge the Genesta into a larger first floor auditorium, redecorate, and boost capacity. He also intends to operate his St Johns theatre, aiming to provide Alma and St Johns with better pictures. Genesta’s owner, Mr Genesta, will stay in California for the winter, leaving Alma after the first of the month.
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Raymond J. McLaughlin
St. Johns
Victory Theatre
Genesta Theatre
John D. Spinney
East Superior Street
Melaughlin
Pet
Alma
St. Johnie
Genesta
California
Alma College preps for Thanksgiving recess and holidays
Alma College and the public schools close early for the Thanksgiving week to allow students to travel home for the holiday. Most students leave, with a few staying locally. school rooms schedule brief programs, and classes resume Monday. Mine Helen Parson of Holland visits Alma friends for the holiday.
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Toth Alma College
Acthvors
Alma College
Alma
Helen Parson
Holland
The
City
Alma Friends
Serbians Sent to Alma College for Education
Two Eastern European Serbians, Alexander Milicho vich and Milbourne Lepossovich, have been sent to Alma College to attend classes. They are the first from Serbia to enroll at this Presbyterian college in the city. Dr. Roselie Slaughter Morton organized the arrangement to educate about sixty youths in American institutions. Loponsavich, 22, served in the Serbian army and spent two years as a Austrian prisoner in Hungary before returning to service. Milichevich studied in Serbia and later in a Serbian school in Paris during the war. Neither man speaks English. one knows French and German, the other French. Credits from European institutions are not yet settled, but they are expected to count as sophomores.
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Alexander Milichovich
Milbourne Lepossovich
Alma College
Europe
Presbyterian College
Roselie Slaughter Morton
Serbia
Loponsavich
Hungary
Milichevich
Paris
Alma Woman Killed in Auto Crash Near Coldwater
Mrs. Mary Catherine Bartlett of Alma was killed and her husband Thomas Bartlett injured when their car went into a ditch near Coldwater and overturned. She was pinned under the vehicle as they were en route to Florida for the winter. The funeral was held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Alma with interment in Riverside cemetery. The family had long resided in Gratiot county. Mary Catherine Currence Bartlett, born 1858 in Sumner township, married to Thomas M. Bartlett in 185..., had lived in Alma most of her life. A Ladies Guild Bazaar and Christmas displays were announced, and St. John’s Episcopal church planned a Sunday confirmation service by Bishop Charles J. Williams.
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D- Rawn
Grover Avenue
Canada
Michigan
Alma
Lydia Rawn
Parrs
Will Rawn
Mabel
Grice
Coleman
Ellis
Church of Latter Day Sainte
Rawn
Thomas J. Muellett
Thomas Bartlett
Coldwater
Sumner Township
Gratiot County
John J. Caryrence
Virginia
Tru
Catherine Wagsner
Providence
Bavaria
Germany
America
Maury Catherine Currence
Thomas M. Bartlett
Isl
Flint
Grae Het
Clara Hodgekinem
John C. Wolfe
Hy B. Currence
Elveoll
Gee
Ploshing
Alma Veterans Poised for Strong College and High School Ball
Alma anticipates a robust winter basketball season as college Maroon and Cream and Alma high school squad prepare for practice this week. Veterans from past years, including Captain Tebo and Mills, are listed on the college roster, with aims of a demanding schedule against Michigan and M A C and a possible Christmas trip to Detroit. High school also reports six veterans under Coach Mullin, ready to form a top shooting lineup despite potential position changes.
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Alma Court
Alma High School
Wood
Michigan
Elit
Alma
Maroon and Cream
Christman
Detroit
Michigan Metropolia
Mullin
Rocons
Husher
Hodyn
Contey
Lant
Lyons
Woord
Gallagher
Stearns
Gine
B Sarter
Creel
Battery charging advice and local Woodmen election
A local Weiss field expert explains that a weakened battery cannot be charged by idle engine running and must be charged at a low rate at a service station, gradually increasing to normal. Also notice Woodmen of Alma camp 8142 election Tuesday night December 2 with several candidates and a planned large turnout.
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Alma
Fred Delevan
Republic Athletic Association reorganized at plant
The Republic Motor Truck plant reorganizes its athletic association and plans a large fund for employee athletics. The group will support multiple sports beyond baseball to provide recreation for all employees and fund a strong factory team for this summer.
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Republic Athletic Association
Republic Motor Truck
Dollar Club
Usosertion
Visit the Circle Club Committee Explains Workings
A committee of business men on a Republic visit explains the Circle Club organization and its activities. They outline aims, membership, meetings, and community role, inviting public interest and further inquiries.
Buttermilk fed chickens spark odd farming tale
A reporter interviews Swift plant manager Mr Collins about feeding chickens buttermilk to improve feather and meat quality. Collins describes battery style cages, sanitation, and high density per battery while noting later plans for feeding twice daily in winter and nine days for spring. The piece shifts to local civic news and a Thanksgiving reflection.
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D. ©. Collins
Swift
Alma Phink
Burbank
Mr. Collins
Department of Agriculture
la Belle
Thin
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