21 Oct 1920
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Oct 21, 1920
Page
1
Local readers weigh the proposed 40 000 bond for Alma’s water system with emphasis on affordability. The plan includes an elevated tank and new wells while arguing the cost per year per thousand valuation is minimal compared with public benefits.
Mrs John Glass and A A Chick, prominent Alma figures, tied the knot at the bride’s Woodworth and East Center home at 100 am officiated by Rev J Frank Jackson. The couple planned a ten day honeymoon in Detroit and eastern sights, while both families hold longtime civic and church involvements. An entertainment notice also cites Colline and Hartman as Strand Theatre attractions on October 1, with background on Colline and Harlan’s early acting careers and stage ventures. The Ithaca county meeting elects officers including Fred Bradford as Poor Commissioner and Dr R F Erwin as County Veterinary Agent.
City officials plan a remodel of City Hall 10 adding an adjacent structure at the east wing’s north end. Construction aims to expand office space and modernize facilities while retaining the historic facade.
City officials outline extensive remodeling of the city hall including a north end extension linking to the fire station and jail updates. The clerk and treasurer will share a new front office with a single counter and perpetual staff presence. Clinic rooms, two public toilets, and a detention room are added above the jail with access from the fire station stairs. Four second floor offices include space for the Alma Chamber of Commerce.
Hawkshaw French, a two season Alma College football tackle, is set to rejoin the 1915 and 1918 era lineup for Saturday's 2:30 contest with Albion on Havlis field. Teammate Barbeau also returns. lineup hints include Rose, Rathaxure, Lamoin, Hileman, Meighpton, Waggoner, Hale, Walker, Erickson, Brew er, with Albion fears, and a civil service exam notice closes.
Saturday October 23 is the final registration day in Alma. City Clerk will register voters tonight. The upcoming election includes a general vote, five state constitution amendments, two city propositions, and delegates to conventions dependent on the outcome. Strong entities include Alma, City Clerk, Secretary of State, and October 23.
Alma defeats Hope College 7 to 6 in Holland after a tight battle. Key players include Walker Handley Brewer Hale and Eiferdink for Alma while Hope’s defense kept the score close until late. Referee Irving from Holland presided as spectators enjoyed a town event and the Model Bakery advertised a Saturday bake sale.
Chautauqua Lyceum Committee urges ticket purchases at local drug stores or banks for the Strand Theatre opening next Thursday. The event showcases the Criterion Male Quartette of New York City, famed for performances with Nordica, Schumann-Heink, and the U S Marine Band.
Alma High School defeated St Louis High 14 to 0 in a hard fought game. Alma relied on strong defense and a 15 yard pass to Handley for a first half touchdown, then Stearns scored late in the game after sustaining pressure. Sartor and Stearns starred for Alma on offense and defense as the Mullin coached team held St Louis scoreless.
The daughter of George F. Harting, a former president of Alma College, was killed in a recent accident in Tripoli Syria. She had served as a missionary in Syria and joined British Red Cross work during World War I before returning to her missionary duties. The Women’s Auxiliary American Legion planning meeting is set for October 26 at 7 PM in the city hall with a party planned for October 29 and requests attendance for suggestions.
Plank and Geo W Myers Post 142 American Legion plan a county wide Armistice Day event in the city with city commission support. Officials expect invitations to Legion posts county wide and details to be finalized by the local post, with events slated to begin at 11 00 a m the Armistice hour. Commander Reece and members are arranging the program and a Legion meeting is set for November 4 at 7 30 pm in city hall clubrooms to finalize plans.
Bay City cancels with Bay City Western and schedules a Friday game at Davis Field against Mt. Pleasant Normal second team. Alma’s squad, buoyed by a Friday win over St Louis, seeks to prove stronger than before. Mullins plans reveal a few St Louis style tricks as teachers face a hot contest.
The October term of Circuit Court opens at 8 00 a m Monday October 25 with 9 cases on the docket mostly Law and cancery. Criminals include rape wife desertion assault and larceny, two rape cases. Docket shows forty one banca eager eight chancery ovens twelve chancery divorce cates. Farmers of Gratiot county vote to organize under State Farm Bureau with officers J M Barnhart Floyd Hines and a slate of township directors to drive membership and promote farm products to consumers at lower costs. We invite you to see coal offerings and related details.
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