Alma man dies of burns from kerosene explosion
E M Clark 30, a meat cutter at J A Bartley’s meat market, was badly burned when a kerosene can exploded while fueling a stove at his Marion home Sunday morning. He died Sunday evening at Brainerd hospital in Alma. His wife was also burned assisting him. The body was sent to Marion for funeral services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kaward M. Clark
J. A. Bartley
Marion
Branford Hospital
Alma
Crandell
Clark
Hrainerd Hospital
Crandell & Scott
Uutroy
East Sumor Street
Tickets on sale for Alma Lyceum season opener today
Tickets for the Community Lyceum course in Alma go on sale Tuesday with six attractions planned for the winter. Seats are limited due to venue size at the Alma High School auditorium, with the first show The Mollusc dated November 14 featuring a New York cast. Season tickets cost ten cents to reserve, and sales aim to fill the opening night before the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma High School
Alma Mikh School
Strand Theatre
Lyceum
Alma
New York
Good Convention Held Recently
The eighth district convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union was held in St. Louis October 20 21, with welcoming locals and music led by Mrs Storey. Mira Calkins state president spoke on temperance showing prohibition as a social outcome, while officers for the year were listed including Mrs Mary Mugas and Mrs Minnie Crandell in key roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
St. Louis
Storey
Mira. Calkins
Pwe Idem
Mary MuGes
Owerso
Presidente
Die
Geare Sibley
Siteinaw
Hlee-provilent
Sire
Mina Guse
Saginaw
Everckaty
Minnie Crandell
Alii
Nee
Nections
Mas
Etta Killion
Vartan
Local Amateur Show Promises Bright Musical Revue
A notable list of local semi professional veterans and artisans prepare the cast for the C. B. S. Amateur Revue Fade not Fanciers of 192 which will be presented at the Strum theater on November 14. Rehearsals began this week under Elsie Schweite with daily sessions leading to the performance. Casting announcements will come later as ready to wear outfits are finalized. Tickets handled by Mrs. William Lawrence and Mr. L. B. Monigal with Mrs. Ray Madden ready to take orders. Mrs. Joseph McKenzie manages a new venture and showcases the talent involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B.S
Mhmedi Revoo
Strum Theater
Elsie Schweite
Murratt- Cargill
LaSalle
WH. Lawrence
L. BE. Monigal
Ray Madden
Joseph McKenzie
Community Need Emphasized Over Individual Growth
Towns discuss the greatest need as spiritual and communal progress. Editor Burgdorf urges thinking in terms of community welfare rather than individual gain. Alma hosts a public night school meeting at the high school to plan courses, with tuition set at 24.00 monthly and options including commercial subjects, mechanical drawing, and more. Floral bulbs advertised by U Keinhans Floral Co.
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St. Lewin
St. Louis
Almogivira
St. Louis Lander
Tander
Alma
Sister City
Burgdorf
Ali Yarsons
Alma retail sale pleases merchants and crowds
A four day Alma Trade Extension Sale drew the largest crowd yet and left merchants satisfied with low prices and broad interest. Festive events, orchestra music, and community dances accompanied the shopping, with many visitors from within a fifty mile radius. Merchants anticipate future business from new connections made during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Retail Merchant's Bureau
Alma
Central Michigan
Fischers
Alma Merchants Bureau
Two Small Fires Reported in Alma This Week
Alma Fire Department answered two alarms in the past week. One Thursday evening at Yellow Taxi headquarters damaged a taxi barn and one taxi was ruined. The other on Sunday at Mayor Charles R. Murphy's home caused a small roof hole with damage likely under 35 dollars.
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Alma Fire Department
Yellow Taxi Company
Charles R. Murphy
Murphy
Michigan Northern Plans New Midland Route Progress
Michigan Northern renews work on a Lansing to Midland line. Acknowledge ICC hearing next month with route changes through Jasper Mt Ha jest and Midland townships. My A Hervey and James Hall present at Midland Chamber luncheon report CC changes met.
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Michigan Northern Railway
Lansing
Midland
Interstate Commetree Commission
Midland County
Clowndale
Luce
Jasper
Mt. Ha Jey
Michigan Northern My
James Hall
St. Louis
Chamber of Commerce
I. C.C
Midland Republicut
Alma Plant of the Michigan Sugar beet campaign under way
The Alma Plant of the Michigan Sugar Company started its annual fall beet campaign Saturday with beets delivered rapidly to the sheds. The overhaul aimed to ensure continuous operation for about 70 days as weather improved harvest conditions and farmers sent beets by rail and wagon, with contracts to sustain steady receipts and avoid stoppages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan, Sugar Company
Crusaders Conference Planned at First Methodist Church
A youth conference for high school and college students, named the Crusaders Confernee, will run Friday evening through Sunday at the First Methodist Episcopal Church. Expected to draw about 160 delegates from the M. EB. churches in the Lanning district, with public sessions Saturday evening featuring a debate on Christian service in the ministry versus other callings. Notable speakers include Dr. Dutgen of Chicago, Dr. and Mrs. Peter Stair of Ann Arbor, and Dr. Manning of Lansing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Varjious M. EB. Churchen
Lanning
Dutgen
Chicago
Peter Stair
Ann Arbor
Manning
Lansing
Riverdale Man Victim of Bandits
Henry Vandecorf a farmer northwest of Riverdale was assaulted by three men after entering Alma Elevator to report a theft of over 2500. He described being struck and robbed as the trio fled toward a barn south of Techavath. Officers questioned suspects who were later cleared. The incident precedes a county screening promoting public health films at local theaters in Gratlot county.
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Henry Vandecorf
Riverdale
Enaenil
Alma
J. Watkins
Muarnay
Techtvath
Watkine
Venderhoff
Bia
Keruwlerdea
Vanderho
Vamlerkaff
Heer
Ian
Cancer Week Observed Across Nation
The National Association for Cancer Research urges observance of Cancer Week from October 30 to November 5 as Canker Week. States districts and counties mobilize to promote early diagnosis and public information. Alma Public Schools closed for two days as teachers attend the Michigan State Teachers Association meeting in Totyoo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association For Cancer Research
Alma
Michiiean State Teachers Association
Totyou
Fyday
Hsin
Alma progresses on trunk line paving near finish
Concrete paving on East Superior street Neared completion with a ten foot wider span on Hepatilic avenue causing faster work. After finishing the concrete the street will be closed about three weeks for settlement before reopening. Wright avenue trunk line paving is open with detour only on East Superior street. Power grocery vacated West Superior to relocate in the old Record building west of G W Wright store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Superior Street
State Trunk Line
Alma
Hepatilic Avenue
Hells
Wright Avenue
Power Grocery
West Superior Street
Benttergood
Record
G. W. Wright
Republic slashes truck prices at Alma plant
Alma Michigan October 26 Republic Truck Sales Corporation announces immediate price cuts across its light to heavy models. Colonel Frank K Sativh and Colonel Frank E Smith comment that trucking alleviates freight pressure and a potential nationwide rail strike. New prices list ranges from 150 to 2195 dollars with various chassis configurations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan
Colnel Frank K. Sativh
Republic Truck Sales Corporation
Proton
Frank E. Smith
Republic
America
Water Secured At Depth Of Over Six Hundred Feet
Alma progresses toward pure well water as a new well reached 520 feet and struck water this week. A test pumping at high capacity is planned to verify yield, with samples sent to M A C for analysis. If the aquifer remains steady, connections to the pumping station will be completed in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
M. A.C
Reynolds
County Will Grind Flour in Gratiot County Effort
A Gratiot county Near East Relief drive appoints local farm bureau and grange leaders to organize flour and meal production. Donations fund grinding and transport via Grand Trunk to Ann Arbor, with money spent on corn purchases. Committees urge every resident to contribute and explain the plan to neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County
Gratiot County Agricultural Organinators
Wreyd Himes
Gratiot County Farm Bureau
Clare Smith
Arcade Farmers
Wm. Stadiburger
Eugene Arbor Gleaners
Frank Howes
Gratiot Pomona Grange
Farm Bureau
Frank Jowes
Grand Trunk Raily
Ann Arbor
Grand Tr
Gratiot
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E. Clark
Sunday
WIL Paloent
Eastern Star
U. Keinhans Floral Co
D. Kleinhans Floral Co
Northern
Church OF
Anatol
the Strand
Notinn
Gratlat
Mirrovewn
talacHaie
Chee Dental Bartpeetiin
Ove “Finke
Baek Pietune Baw
Atom
Steam Theater
Novemer
Thi Op. Ay
Denuis Novemenr
Ithaca
Klelntrans Hurst Co
Republic Company
Col
Republic Rapid Transit
New City
Armenta
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