Wonderful Record Is Made For Debt Free Church Opening
Members of the Church of Christ in Alma raised nearly 25000 in pledges to clear the debt on the new Superior Street church, ensuring an opening this fall. Rev G L Snively of Lewiston led pleas for funds while a noon basket dinner followed the morning service. Local dignitaries and church leaders praised the drive and reflected on Alma’s past moral progress as renovations for the new edifice proceed.
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Church of Christ
Alma
Chuch
Friends of the Denonnation
Gymmnasium
Edifee
G. L Snively
Lewiston
Minois
Dierees
Snively
William A. Bahike
Gratiot
Buhlke
Republic
Libby, McNeill & Libby
of M. B
Superior Street
Jerior Albert P. Cook
Presbyterian Church of
Baptist Church
Samuel Anderson
Viesing
Chelet
Beet
Wipdow
Hansfors McCundy
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chris
Sarmbies
Hell
Andinnen
Puget
Campaign Opens At Alm Plant For Michigan Sugar
The Alm plant of Michigan Sugar company opened for the annual fall campaign with a three month run possible. Repairs and improvements during summer, including beet sheds, aim to ensure steady operations. About 160 acres of beets under contract, some ruined yet large derenge being harvested. beets arriving in large quantities as weather may affect capacity. If mild weather continues, factory may reach full capacity. poor weather could slow slicing as farmers struggle to bring beets in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan Sugar Company
Theeugay Company
Phar
Governor Sleeper Guests at Alma Geatiot Club Event
Albert E Sleeper governor of Michigan was an honored guest at the Geatiot club in Alma for its biggest night. He spoke on state progress including budget, uniform accounting, good roads, parks, central purchasing and Michigan wartime leadership praising soldiers and urging Americanism. Elections for officers and directors were held with two tickets. business meeting adjourned to November 12 for secret ballots. Musical numbers entertained the crowd as county valuations were reported rising, with Alma expected to show a substantial boost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert BE. Sleeper
Michigan
Geatiot Club
Alma Club
Governor Sleeper
H. M. Crooks
Sleeper
Bond Ixmues
Red Cross
Hebert Hoover
Toovey
J. W. Blakley
A. W. Brunner
Ernest BE. Seig
Ballet
Henry
Olmstead
Sixo
Stockholders Meet Over Alma S-Cel-All Point Affairs
A Monday meeting of stockholders in the defunct Alma S-Cel-All Point company at City Hall discussed pursuing recovery from stock sellers under the blue sky law, possible bankruptcy referee action, and a plan by M A Bamborough to pay debts within months. Some favor his plan, others advocate pooling stock to sue sellers. Attorney William A Bahlke advised on legal steps.
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Sts Khalters
S-Cel-All Point Company
Hell
Gio
Alma Corporation
Stockholduns
William A. Hahlke
Ne Stockhold Art
Tney
M. A. Bamborough
Alma Company
Bahlke
Olso
Mr. Bamborough
Michigan Securites Commission
William A. Buhlke
Hope College Faces Kalamazoo In First Ever Rivalry Game
Hope College football meets Kalamazoo College at Davis field on Saturday October 18. Coach Woorf’s eleven, bolstered by last year’s players, aims to rebound after a 10 to 0 loss to Kalamazoo. The outcome will indicate the strength of the Maroon and Cream in the MIAA race and excite Alma fans.
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Hope College
Presbyterians
Davis Field
Woorf
Alma Jens
Kalamazoo College
Denen
Hupwites
Kusoo
Kalamasoo
Hope
Kalamaxoo College
Maroon and Cream
MLA
Alma
Easy Victory as Alma Trounces St Louis 43 to 0
Alma high school football crushed St Louis high 43 to 0 on their turf. Three first period touchdowns set the tone while Stan Suctor Ellie and Creech starred for Alma. Captain OMelin led the St Louis squad in a losing effort as Alma dominated every phase.
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Alma High School
St. Louis
Alma
Stan Suctor
Ellie
Creech
O'Melin
St. Louin
Mestor
Michigan Northern Railroad Pushes Survey Work
The Michigan Northern Railroad Corp advances survey efforts across 129 miles of route with four field crews. One squad operates in Lansing to determine termini within the city limits while four percent of permanent surveying is planned. Rights of way options cover over forty miles as promotions continue amid weather.
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Michigan Northern Railroad Company
Asselstyne, Murphy & Hanford Company
Detroit
Lansing
Beaides
Grand Ledge
Portland
Woolbury
Maple Rapids
Midland
Mt. Pleasant
St. Louis
Memorial monument planned for Weight Park in Alma
The Alma city commission plans a bronze inscribed tablet in Weight Park to honor Anmi Wo Weight. The donor’s contributions include the sugar factory, Swift plant, Michigan Masonic House, Wright properties, and support for Alma College. A writable inscription is to be prepared. unveiling will occur at completion with ceremonies.
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Ateps
Anmi Wo
al- Miduende
Wnil
Swift
Pla
Sunitorum
Masons of Michigan
Bercame
Michigan Masonic Howe
Wright
Alma College
Alma
Coarts
Alma Manufacturing Company
Wright Institution
Republic Motor Truck Company Inc
Industrial Outlook Amid War Strain Noted In Essay
The article argues that American enterprise faces psychological rather than physical barriers due to wartime strain. It praises robust harvests and production while urging workers and employers to ensure quality and fair distribution, noting limited strikes and overall sound business conditions. Best candies DeLuxe-77-tt-
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Alma
Amercan
United States
Alma's First Police Woman Named Salvation Army Captain
Alma appoints Vaysie MacCleane as city policewoman with Salvation Army rank of captain after notable aid to girls and anti drunkenness efforts. City officials say the authority will boost efforts to curb social ills and improve welfare services.
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Alma
Salvation Army
Dayeie
MacCleane
Vaysie MacCleane
Cty
Vale Ely
Raluation Army
Bern
Mise Pook
Alma Legion Post Seeks 500 Members After Founding
A newly formed American Legion post in Alma Michigan aims to enroll five hundred former service members. Officers report rapid early growth with over fifty members and plan to provide insurance, homestead, training, and benefits information while promoting one hundred percent Americanism.
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George W. Myers
American Legion
Alma
Ams
United States Congress
Wren
Legion
Michigan
Almerican Legion
Poat
Mich
Founding Noted at Alma College Celebrations
Hon Gerrit J Dickema of Holland addressed Alma College during Pointers Day celebrations, praising the founding sermon of Ambrose Dunkle and Ammi Wright gifts. The Synod elected Dr. Willem Jerome moderator and reappointed clerks, outlining Home and Foreign Missionary work and a path to increased church support in Michigan.
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Pedeve
Pines Delevan Yorkies
Erie
Willem 3S
Jerome
White Pigeon
George J. Rea
Grand Rapids
Choening
Oelmg
William Ryant
Birmingham
Willard K. Spencer
Ionia
Synodvont Home Missionary Society
Michigan
John McDowell
New York
Michigan Syoml
Detroit
Foreign Missionary Society
D. K. Mitchell
Ltt
Geore H. Trull
New York City
Wright Hall
Alma College
James Barkley
Board of Trustees
H. M. Crooks
Ambrose Dunkle
Bay City
Alexander Folsom
Dickema
Ulus
National Clothing Company to Open Alma Store
The National Clothing company has secured a lease on the Church block and will open later this month a women and children's clothing store in Alma. A. R. Smith shoe store is closing and stock is being sold by Wallace Smith who has just acquired it.
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National Chothineompany
ALB. Smith Shor
Mn. Wonter and Children
National Clothing Company
Alma Ao
A. R. Smith Shoe
Wallace Smith
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Verne E. Rogers
The
Arene
Mode
Sugar Company
Michigan Corporation
Starr Commonwealth
Margaret Reynolds
Margaret Joiner
Arvini Smith
Clayton Cummings
Helen Murphy
Thelma Woodward
Alice Dunas
Glenn Sherman
Lester Miller
Loren Bement
Atunis
Vine Delphine Club
Mra Ho M. Glass
Allen Avenue
Miss Spinney
Mine Myers
Wm. McFalden
Fine Street
State
Gratiot Club
Smoker
Atate Bunt
Aaseskers
Gratot
Sperviners
Shoen
City Hall
St. Louis High
Michigan Northern Railroad
Ammi W. Wright
Alma Legion
George W. Myers Post
Walter C. Vilet
St Louis
Misa Blanche Hyde
Stockbridge Elevator Company
Buick
Chicago
Washington, D. C
Fargo
Dakota
Studebaker Rules
Parga
L. Markie Company
Chicuro
Straniz
Speelthon
Hin
W.L. Gelaton
J. W. Priest
Presbytersand
Synod of Michigan
Geert J. Mekenit
Prince
Falleye
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