Groesbeck Leads Detroit Republicans In Governor Nomination
In Detroit, Alex J. Groesbeck secures the Republican gubernatorial nomination amid eight rivals as Attorney General leads statewide by about 15 000 votes. Camp Dell shows strength in farms, but cities deny him overall. Thomas Read wins lieutenant governor nomination with an easy margin, while Uncle Joe Fordney clinches Congress nomination amid modest turnout.
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Alex J. Groesbeck
Detroit
Camp Dell
Mott
Flint
Groeshock
Campbell
Thomas Read
House of Representatives
Scully of Almont
Senate
Alma Republicans Name Winners in Tuesday Primary
Mott of Flint led the Republican governor nomination race in Alma with Campbell second and Growsteck third. Ward results show Fordney dominant district wide with Reed and Townsend trailing, while other races such as Lieutenant Governor and Prosecuting Attorney also favored Republicans. Balloting in Grant areas noted. full counts from several counties indicate Fordney carried the eighth district by a wide margin.
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Joe’ Fordney
Congress
Emory Townsend
Reed
Saginawan
Townsend
Ways and Means Committee
Gratiot County
Alma
Fordney
Pordney
Jane Fordney
Aaron Amon
Grutiog County
Locke
Elba No. 2
Wheeler
Wheeler Township
Locke Way
Akin
Ora L. Smith
Gratiot
Smith
Clark
St. Louie
Wheeler Wheeler
Elba No
Smith Car
Joseph W. Fordney
Ben
Saginaw
Tonia
Montcalm
Reed Town
Shilawassee
Awa Clinton
Quietly Married at Munising Miss Christofferson and Mr Falor
Local friends learned last week that Miss Marie Christofferson and William Falor wed quietly in Munising on Wednesday August 25, 1920, performed by Rev Joseph Kennedy. The bride, employed at the Republic Motor Truck plant, and the groom, with G Falor & Son, will reside in Alma.
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Marie Christofferson
William Falor
Munising
Christofferson
Mr. Faler
Joseph , Kennedy
Alma
Pastor Resigns From Local Church Before Move
Reverend D. Porton resigns as pastor of the First Church of Christ after serving less than a year. He plans to leave October 1 for Clovis New Mexico to take a new pastorate. He helped the church finance its East Superior street edifice and will be missed by Alma residents.
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Fet D. Porton
Church of Christ
Clovis
New Mexico
D. Poston
East Superior Street
Almit
Slate Wins Delegates Run on Slips for Convention
Delegates to the Republican county convention were elected across city wards. Slips carried candidates in most wards, though several blanks remained. A W Brock fell short by four or five votes in the second ward. Ward totals: First Ward Archer 114 Sartor 107 Wibber 105 Luchini 98 Spinney 103 Knoertzer 99. Second Ward Dunham 27 Crisp 25 Glass 24 Shepard 23. Third Ward Chick 24 Babcock 21. Fourth Ward Glassie 29 Calkins 29 Pollasky 28.
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A. W. Brock
Albert J. Archer
Joseph F. Sartor, Jr
Oxenr Wibber
John Luchini
John D. Spinney
John Knoertzer
Homer M. Dunham
Glen Crisp
H. M. Glass
Lyla Shepard
John D. Chick
H. S. Babcock
Floyd Glassie
Vern Calkins
Charlotte Pollasky
Alma Masons Picnic Labor Day at Crystal Lake
Alta Lodge notes a large Labor Day picnic planned for Alma Masons families and friends at Crystal Lake. Committees promise games, races, and a celebratory program including a ladies baseball game and various kiddie events amid ample auto-sharing for attendees.
Alma College to open new school year with high enrollment
Registration starts September 14 as Alma College prepares for the 1920 21 year. Wright Hall and Pioneer Hall are full with prospective students, signaling a potential enrollment record. The kindergarten department remains small while new instructors fill vacancies, promising one of the college's finest years in its history.
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Alma College
Hoome
Wright Hall
Pioneer Hall
Presbyterian
Final Games And Races Highlight Weekend Schedule
Final three games of the five game series pit the Republic Trucks against the Transport Tracks at Alma and Transport Town with both sides eager for two wins. Mt Pleasant strengthens via Nevitt as Abott and Zem Mick depart, while Chief eyes new pitchers. Saturday and Sunday games are on Republic field in Alma with Monday in Transport Town at 2 PM. Labor Day features Saginaw fairgrounds races starting at 2 PM with eight events and $2500 in prizes. Ralph DePalma may challenge his track record as drivers from several states compete. About eighty Alma Democrats, led by Governor Cox of Ohio, travel to Lansing for a major party gathering, with arrangements to meet the new Democratic leader and focus on campaign momentum.
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Republic
Mt. Pleasant
Alma
Nevitt
Tha Hella County
Abott
Zemmick
Boyle
Smith
Devogt
Republic Field
Transport Town
Saginaw Fair Grounds
Labor Day
Ralph DePalma
Jack Dwoisey
Hilly Mixke
Benson Harbor
Lansing
Democraty
Michigan
Priday
Cox
Ohio
Tenneratje
Democratic Party
Flint Chevrolets
Bob" Sherlow
Republic Trucks
Hagerman
Altho
Abrhour Onker
Chouinard
Dunckle
Laney
Wright
Loney
Stinefelt
Grau
Devout
Sherlow
Michigan Red Cross Christmas Seal Sale Plans
The annual Christmas Seal Sale of the Michigan Anti Tuberculosis Association runs December 1 to 11 with 30,000,000 Seals ordered. Secretary Elizabeth L. Parker says the ten day drive will cover every county and city to attack Michigan TB with a per capita seal rate. Miss Ruby B. Carlton of Dimondale returns as Seal Sale director, with full preparations underway before December.
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Michigan Antituberculosis Association
Elizabeth L. Parker
Parker
Michigan
Ruby B. Carlton
Dimonsdale
Mich
Seal Sale
New Motor Service Company 10 Opens In Alma
The Elliott Motor Service company leases the Ford Garage on East Superior from Clinton Nelson and will open a co operative service station there once Johnson and Thompson move their Ford agency to new quarters at West Superior and Park Avenue, expected mid October. The plan mirrors successful co operative garages in other cities and aims to save patrons money while offering expert mechanics and high quality work.
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Elliott Motor Service Company
Ford
East Superior Street
Clinton Nelson
Johnson & Thompson
Ford Agency
West Superior Street
Park Avenue
Elliott
Alma
Chicago
Indiana
Billctt
Motor Transport Service
Amthin
Slus
Alma Candidate Wins G.O.P. Nomination In County Primary
Alma voters backed James G. Kress city attorney for probate judge, achieving a strong statewide lead in the county race. Potts carried St. Louis and Ithaca areas, but Kress built a decisive edge with Alma precincts and surrounding townships, leaving Potts trailing as results came in.
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Alma
James G. Kress
J. Lee Potts
Ethuca
Judge Potts
Kresa
St. Lewi
Potts
Kress
Wo Fermer
Ithaca
Lithe
Keene
Gratiot
James G. Kregs
Stone
Teas
Previnet Kress Potts
Magnolena Sandell Dies in Seville Township at 77
Mrs Magdelena Sandell longtime Gratiot County resident died Monday at her Seville Township home near Elwell at age 77. Born December 22 1842 in Alsace Lorraine she emigrated to the United States in 1848 with parents. Survived by son George J Alma daughters Anna Charlen Carla and sister Mrs Dors Benzell. Funeral held at home in Seville Township Wednesday. Jacob Sandell her husband died in January. Neighbors note their pioneer status in Seville.
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Magdelena Sandel
Gratiot
Seville Township
Elwell
Magdelena Knoll
Alsace-Lorraine
United States
Lancaster
York
Jacob Sandall
George J
Alma
Anna
Charlen
Carla
Dors Benzell
Buffalo
New York
Jacob Sandell
Kress Wins Probate Court Nomination
Two day meeting of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints is led by Elders Mathew Umphrey and WD Ellis with missionaries from central western and eastern districts. Activities include lectures at 7 10, social service at 8 30, preaching at 10, women's auxiliary at 11, dinner at noon, and services at 4 and 7.
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Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of
Mathew Umphrey
Bentley
WD. Ellis
South Boardman
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St. Louis
Bernie Case
Bird J. Tucker
Register of Deeds
A.T. Willett
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Drain
Laycock
Harrod
Ludwig
Hall
Joseph W. Pordney
Wm. Falor
Adv
Alma Masons
Crystal Lake
Alta Lodge
Crystal
Masonic Hall
Frances Willard Union
BP. M. Smith
Mrs. Smith
Why
Henry McCormick
Lucille
W. Fred Crozier
Esther Jones
Mandelashon
Episcopal Church
Mr. Jackson
Bost Candice—DeLune
Pioneer
Saginaw Races
Ward
Seal SA Sale Red Cross
Republics
General Motor League
NEW Motor Service Company
C. Nelson
Harmon
Chevrolets
Hageexman
Rius
Rip
Page Five
Superior and
Woodworth
J D. Heiman
Stanley & Chimnet
Canaan
Breckenridge
J. C. Willits
Michigan State Sunday School Association
E. Dale Kennedy
State Boys’ Conference
William Roberta
E. K. Mohr
Congregational Church
Methodist Church
William Roberts
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Gratiot County Sunday School Association
General Assembly
Johnny
State
J.C. Willitty
Strand
Pott
Judee
Magdelena Sandell
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