School District Boundaries Likely to Change Around Alma
Local boards consider redrawing School District No. 1 of Phi River and Arcada to include land between Fitzgerald road and the eastern limit. Plans propose dropping portions of Arcada and Pine River townships to form a more compact district, aligning with surrounding areas and easing future administration. The Avenda, Pine River, Arcada, and St. Lottie districts are involved in talks to straighten boundaries and possibly acquire the new site for a school.
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Phi River
Arcada
Alma
Fitzgerald Road
Avenda
Leest
Tt Ie
Pine Rives
Tyard
St. Lottie
Inetmen
Venice
Bridge Street
Art Alina
Mikes Iy
Pine River
Alma College Girls Glee Club Forms Entertainments
Alma College announces a girls glee club forming with plans for spring performances in Alma and nearby towns. The club aims to rival the men's group, spreading Alma’s musical reputation through shorter regional tours rather than a long state circuit.
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Avgrets Glee Club
Alma College
Alma
Ajoy
McCarty Buys Half Interest in Local Barber Shop
Leo McCarty of this city purchases a 50 percent stake in Button & Hamilton barber shop from Charles Butta who has been away for health reasons. McCarty has served at Ray & Heyward barber shop for over a year and a half. The Lalaxe confectionery store reports Christmas candy demand including Apollo chocolates and Routh chocolates, not yet sold in Alma. The ad notes both lines are highly regarded in the east and among the finest candies in the county.
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Leo McCarty
Button & Hamilton
McCarty
Charles Butta
West
Ray & Heyward
Lalaxe
Apollo
Alma
Gratiot County Gas Company Directors Meet Saturday
Stockholders and directors held a special meeting to plan service improvements. They voted to install a third coal bent at the plant and lay many more gas mains at an estimated cost near £10,000 as the business rapidly grows.
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Gratiot County Gas Company
Gratiot County,Gas Company
Prospective Alma College basketball squad strong for season
The Alma College basketball outlook is bright with Captain Richards Malcom Smith and French returning from last year. Ex Normalite Hoo Ohian and former star Diek Gallagher are expected to bolster the lineup, along with Ed. Foot and Art Foote from Grand Lede. Manager Melvin plans an attractive schedule featuring Kalamaso College Mo A and other strong teams, aiming to crown interclass champions.
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Alto
Helmer
Richards
Malcom Smith
French
Hooohan
Alma
Mt. Pleasant
Diek Gallagher
Gallagher
Ed. Foot
Art Foote
Melvin i
Atma
Alan
Kalamaso College
Postmaster Urges Careful Christmas Parcel Shipping
Postmaster W P Cash urges patrons to cooperate with the postal service to speed holiday deliveries. Prepay postage, address packages clearly, include sender names, pack securely, avoid sealed items for first class rates, and mail early. Foreign mail and money orders should be sent by December 1 to avoid delay.
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W. P. Cash
Post Office
Postal Service
Dod
Ivaires
Pay Ahead Offer Sees Patrons Prepay for The Record
The Record urges subscribers to pay before January 1, 1917 to lock in rates. Hundreds already paid for one to five years in advance. Back sales and future renewals up to any number of years at $1.00 per year. After January 1 price rises to $1.50. out of county readers may renew at $1.00 in advance.
Alma Falls to Notre Dame 46 in Season Finale
Alma college closes its 1916 grid campaign with a 46 to 0 defeat at the hands of Notre Dame, the Hoosiers displaying superior speed and power. Alma’s punting and defense held late, but Notre Dame struck early and often, with Shackford Fitzpatrick and Miller among the scorers. The season review notes Kalamazoo and Albion games as season highlights, praises coach Harry Helme and the squad for effort and clean play.
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Alma College
Notre Dame University
M.A
Catholic
Alma
Maroon and Cream
Indiana
Hoosiers
Maaroon
Hirper
Nebraska
Maruod
Crenny
Almas
Shackford
Slackfort
Milley
Fitzpatrick
Alpena
O'Hara
Strompnet
Notreame
M. A
University of Michigan
Notre Dame
Almay Whipple
Bue
AL Foote Andrews
Frante Maddigin
Philbin
Slackford Fitzpatrick
Slackford
Miller
O'Donnell
Dees Springfield
Mooney
Central Michigan Poultry Show Sets New Exhibit Space
The Central Michigan Poultry Association announces its annual show in this city from December 24 to January 1. The Ford garage has been secured as the exhibition room, ensuring ample display space for incoming entries and a larger floor area than in prior years.
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Central Michigan Poultry Association
Ford Garage
Onother
Te Winoujee
Alma’s crowded schoolhouses spur new building plan
Readers report Alma public schools are badly crowded with enrollment rising by hundreds. November counts show 1120 pupils across three buildings, up from 1010 in October, with 140 additional students this year. Officials discuss a new schoolhouse, using city hall rooms for classes, and hiring four new teachers including a proposed Miss Lucily Pleainds as principal contender.
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Ain Hurts
Chetan HS
Sho
Tom
Alma
Lucily Pleainds
Tan Stu Vite
Milk Price Hike Moves Alma Milk Dealers
Milk dealers in Alma have raised prices by a penny per quart, and per pint daily purchases rise from four to five cents, prompting buyers to switch to purchasing every other day. Many dealers have set prices at nine cents per pint and nine cents per quart in some cases. Captain and Mrs. Lamont announce a farewell meeting at the Army hall on Sunday evening, December ted, expressing thanks to Alma residents for support and aid.
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Mithard
Lamont
Army Hall
Superine Street
Moe
Tapt
Auction notices appear in Record issue
The excerpt lists sales by N. B. Collins and others set for Thursday and Friday in December. Items include stock, stockyard goods, tools, feed, and farm-related consignments near Sumner Center, Newcornly, St Louis, and Alma with times around noon.
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N. B. Collins Tin
E'Vlock
Sumner Center
Howme
P.O. Newcornly
Gebalt Miles
St Louie
Alma
Bail
Municipal Bonds Worthless After Technicalities Found
City voters backed water and sewer bonds but officials found the issues void due to technical flaws. Officials say reform steps are needed before any new sale. The decision leaves financing for public works in doubt and may trigger revised bond plans.
Mary Actinenagement dates set for Alma engagement call
The postpoied date for the Mary Actinenagement has been settled and the talented woman will appear in Alma February 2arch 117. Her lectures attract attention and she will come with attention and leave with another step in her mission. The marriage of Miss Fredia Holte hover and Alexander Filbert was solemnized Monday evening at Salems Lutheran church with Rev. T. G. Hahn officiating. The couple will reside with the bride's sister Mrs. Gee and friends extend congratulations.
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Mary
Alma
Lyenam
Promised Land
Wathering
Fredia Holtehover
Alexander Filbert
Salems Lutheran Church
T. G. Hahn
Charles Wietxke
Mis
Sarah Coakes
Wim. Rudow
Lohengrin
Bribal
George Osborne
North Bail Street
Gee
Borme
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