Local notices from Alma community events and meetings
Local items report residents traveling to Toledo to visit kin, church and parent teacher meetings planned in October, community clubs convening at Lincoln school and various church guilds. The Modern Woodmen rent Recreation hall and schedule the first lodge meetings for October 12 with invitations to all members.
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E. G. Sluyter
Ree
State Savings Bank
Alma
F. L. Barneo
Toledo
Paul
Roy L. Perry
Jack Hildrebrant
Captain Fates
Grand Rapids
Lincoln School
Society
the Presbyterian Church
L. L. Carpenter
N. Court Street
Ladies’ Guild
St. Johns Episcopal Church
G. W. Mullen
Grant Street
Woodmen of America
Recreation Hall
Two Masons Dead Residents of Michigan Home Died During the Week
Residents of a Michigan home of masons were reported dead during the week. Authorities described the deaths as linked to the residence while noting no immediate signs of foul play. Relatives were notified and investigations continued.
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Michigan
Maso
Michigan Masons mourn two leaders at Masonic Home
George H. Hill a prominent Michigan Mason died age nearly two years after collapsing Sunday at the Masonic Home. He served as Thrice Illustrious Grand Master of the Royal and Select Masons and past Grand High Priest. Harlo D. Johnson died at age 88 at the Masonic Home, with burial arranged in Elmdale.
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George H. Hill
Michigan
Harle D. Johnson
Royal and Select Masons
Almahel
Portland
Harlo D. Johnson
Elmdale
Alma Board selects H. E. Reece as temporary secretary
The Alma Board of Trade moves toward a chamber form and names H. E. Reece commander of George W. Myers Post No. 132 American Legion as temporary secretary. Reece will study larger city chambers and report findings for local approval. The Community Council Recreation Committee meets at the Baptist church to promote wholesome entertaining and higher social standards for all city groups with Mixx Austin assisting.
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Alma Board of Trade
Chamber of Commerce
H. E. Reece
George W. Myers
American Legion
Reeve
Alma Chamber of Commerce
Reece
Alma
Community Council
Mixx Austin
Alma College to meet Olivet in first M I A A clash
Alma College faces Olivet College Saturday in the opening Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association football game of the season at Olivet. The Alma lineup, though green, shows potential with a strong line and speedy backs, while Olivet brings a young but improving squad after a recent warmup game against Kazoo Normal.
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Alma College
Olivet College
Michigan
Olivet
Steele
Seach
Crimson
Alma
Presbyterians
Kazoo
MT. A. A
Waggoner
Onn
Hileman
Jocal
McFadden
Howell
Rose
Beattie
Walker
Almont
Foster
Brewer
St. Louis
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G. W. Wright
Alma, Mich
Ellison
Lux
Monarch
Ellison’s Grocery
Electric Universal
Alma Electric & Battery Co
Sora
Universal Car
Ford
Johnson & Thompson
J. B. Reece
Che DeLuxe Candy Company
Your Store
College Eleven
Court House
Ithaca
Ocober
Ats F. m
Gratiot
Farm Bureau of Michigan
L. A. Halden
State Farm Bureau
Ann Arbor
Forest Hill
George Scott
Owosso
Winchester
F.C. Clapp Hardware
Gratiot County Gas Company
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