Inauguration of Pioneers at Alma College Event
The Alma College inauguration of Harry Crooks as president drew Governor Woodbridge N. Fortis and numerous college leaders to Alma. A two day program includes an educational conference with speakers from Michigan and Illinois, plus a public meeting at the Presbyterian church.
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Coutry
Joseph W. Cochran
Presbyterian Board of Education
First Presbyterian Church of
Alma
Woodbridge N. Fortis
Michigan
Ferris Institute
Bio Rapides H
Aliagny Cullene
Aibaiy Oremon
Migy
T. Grawn
Central Michigan Normal
Mt Piewswit
Provident
T. A. Hawley
Fark Coll
DL G. Walde
Western State Normant
Macalister College
Minns
B. H. Kracee
Jamestown College
CH Rammelskamp
Ulmnois Colley
Chucksonyville
Manoia
Woc. Kelter
Grove City College
Grove i Pa
P. Vennema
Hope College
Holland
Michtirattil
Almna Vollege Chapel
American College
Woodbridge N. Wellris
Forets Institute
D & Nollen
Lake Forest
Presbyterian Church
P.m
Grace Roberts
Alu College
J. G. K. McClure
Theological Seminary
Dubuque
Iowa
J. G. McClure
McCormick Theological Seminary
Chicago
Tinoia
W. W. Hoyd
Western College For Women
Oxford
Ohio
J. Ross Stevenson
Princeton Theological Seminary
John H. McCracken
Lafayette College
HM. Gage
Huron College
Huron
L. Maclnfosh
Wabash University
Crawfordsville
Indiana
Charles Kinney
Michigan State Normal
Harry Reid
Angue Cameron
Auburn
N.Y
Alma man John Innes found dead in his home
John Innes longtime Alma resident and member of the Alma Building and Loan Association was found dead in his rooms last Saturday morning October. He was known as a human encyclopedia on Alma history and had worked recently at the Michigan Sugar plant. Funeral services were held Monday at the residence of C. Walthers. Other obituaries note J. N. Cowdry and William Beasley, and a series of local events includes Alma College football schedule and a Central Michigan Round Table meeting. The article also covers the Alma Building and Loan Association’s aims and leadership changes and upcoming church cornerstone laying at Sumner Center on October 1.
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John Innis
Epeni
Alma
Joiny
Michigay Sugar Company
Cor) Walthers
Knie
Shepherd
William Beasley
Ithaca
Judge Beasley
Ithaen
John S. Wilson
Edmore
Wilson
Miller Brothers vow to meet any mail order price
In an interview Ray Miller of Miller Brothers grocers says his firm will match any mail order house price in the United States under the same conditions. He criticizes alleged price-cutting tactics and urges rivals to prove their claims.
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Ray Miller
Miller Brothers, Grocery
Alma
Miller
Mille Bros
United States
Dines
Gratiot County Board Condemns Home Rule Liquor Plan
Gratiot supervisors meeting in Thoea on October 8th denounced the proposed Home Rule alcohol amendment as a threat to county morals and finances. They urge Gratiot voters to oppose the amendment at the November election, arguing it would raise costs and create enforcement chaos across towns and villages. Signed by WoC Folkert.
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Harry A Crooke
Alma E
Sen Bhit
Alma
Gratot County
Thoea
Urwus
Gratiot
Board of Supervisors
Gratiot County
Woc
Folkert
Ewing Marriage Ties Alma Couple to Bay City
William A. Ewing son of Professor and Mrs J T Ewing united in marriage last week at Bay City to Marguerite ONeill of Sault Ste Marie The ceremony was quiet and few friends attended They will reside in Alma Mrs ONeill a Alma College graduate class of 1913 is well known in Alma The groom a former Alma Record city editor and Alma College alumnus class of 1914 works in advertising and sales for Republic Motor Truck Company The Record extends best wishes to the newlyweds
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William A. Ewing
J. T. Ewing
Bay City
Marguerite Oneill
Sault Ste Marie
Alma
Sault Ste. Marie
Young Indy
Alma College
Av Faree Eitele
Alma Friends
Ali
Alma Record
Ewing
Republic Motor Truck Company, Inc
Senator Townsend Attacks Underwood Tariff in Opera House
Se last Thursday evening U S Senator Charles Townsend addressed a large audience at the opera house delivering a forceful critique of the Underwood tariff. He argued the tariff would not aid the nation and linked war demand to blood money from war torn Europe. He also discussed the Mexican crisis and urged better border statesmanship to prevent further trouble.
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United States
Charles Townsend
Opera House
Europe
Mexico
Mi Forkney
Michigan
Congress
Louisana
Democrata
Intending to Vote Keister Ahead of October Registration
A garbled notice urges Alm city residents to register by October 28 to vote in November elections. It mentions required registration hours at city hall and warns that missing the deadline could affect participation in county and state contests.
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Keister
Turday
Alm
Tvewek
Machigan
Congressmen Fordney Reviews Sugar Tariff Debate
Congressmen Fordney presents views on tariff legislation affecting sugar imports. He cites protectionist pressure, Underwood law effects, and a 1916 date for free sugar unless retained, arguing the industry’s need and revenue implications amid political contention.
St Louis Bus Fatality Ties to Republic Plant Worker
A St Louis man, Stanley Corbus, 20, employed at Republic Motor Track Company, was killed after jumping from a crowded bus. He fell under the bus wheels as it neared his home area, dying within two hours despite medical efforts. Witnesses report the bus was crowded and Corbus leapt from the hood to reach the curb. The accident occurred as a bus circled the city edge, with workmen riding downtown. Corbus, son of Will Corbus, perished at the scene, while the crowd and officials offered condolences.
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Stanley Covlua
Republic
Coopany
Anmerican ‘Transfin Company
Phin
Mig Gorkeien
St. Lewis
St. Louie
Deetors
Dura
Will Corbus
Matn
Mrs. Hart Miller of Grand Rapids Dies
Death announced Tuesday for Mrs. Hart Miller of Grand Rapids who died last Saturday at home. A former Alma resident, she came to Alma thirty years ago and ran a business here before moving four years ago. An ardent Pythian Sisters member, she leaves a husband a adopted daughter two nieces and many friends.
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Hart Miller
Grand Rapids
Alma
Open New Pool Room in Caple Building by Local Residents
On November 1 a new pool and billiard hall opens on the Caple building’s second floor, operated by Luchini and Rudick residents of the city. Four pocket tables and one billiard table are installed with six large dome lights and a dairy lunch will be offered. Cigar, candy, and post drinks also planned, with hours to maintain a clean up-to-date image. Entrance via the stairway in the Creaser block west of Caple.
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Caple
Luchini & Rudick
Insurance veteran Leon Stinchcomb enters the field
Leon Stinchcomb with ten years of insurance experience plans a new start in the business. He will operate from the King offices on State Street initially and later move to offices at the Ford garage in Paviowa Idlehour.
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Leon Stinchcomb
Kaygain
King
State Street
Ford
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OLD Pioneers
Passtdaw
State College
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H. B. Hutchins
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University of Michigan
Marry Means
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Woodbridgen
Perris
Dean Thomas C. Blaisdell
Penn State College
John Innes
Alma Building and In Loan Association
J. N. Cowdry
LN. Cowdry
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Tina
Tthaca
Newark Township
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Ise
Thie
College
Oliver
Kalamazoo
Central Michigan Round Table
Central Michigan
Iciehour
Smore
Jack, Son Hax
Grand Rapidy
Niles
Lansing
Alma Association
T. B.A. Bagley
CG. Rhodes
E. Pollasky
Wo AL Buhlke
Juby
Pollasky
G. Rhodes
Charles C. Ward
Dr. Jolson
Capitol Association of Lansing
Otto Sunderhoff
J. BE. Mitchell
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Sumner Center
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Married
Nator Townsend
Joseph Fordney
Stanley Corbus
ST. Louis
Fordney
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Elwell
Riverdale
Bart Miller
Uchini & Rudick
Alma Men
Paviowa
Idlehour
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