05 Sep 1918
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1918
Page
1
A government order marks the subscription as in arrears and requires immediate payment to prevent service stoppage. The notice warns the record will be halted if the overdue balance is not settled promptly.
The United States government through the War Industries board requires every U S newspaper to switch to a strictly paid in advance system as a war measure. Subscriptions must be renewed and paid before expiration or service will be stopped. the Record notes prices and urges loyal compliance.
Heavy Friday night rain reduced attendance at the Illinois picnic held Saturday in Alma. About four hundred former Minois residents now in central Michigan attended, despite farms needing attention after the downpour. The event moved to Vaudette hall due to rain, with a basket lunch and speeches by Senator Scully, Dr. Waller, and Mr. Roberts on woman suffrage. Officers were continued: President F Haintine, Vice President Mrs Frank Manley, Secretary-Treasurer John Bateman. The picnic is slated to return to Alma next year.
Gratiot County launches a county wide War Savings Stamp campaign with pledges in every district and a call for all mature citizens to invest before September 10. The drive stresses large total quota and allows even children to participate, with solicitors acting as U S government agents and potential home checks. Informal fall millinery opening at Robinsons on Tuesday September 11.
The Record outlines charter provisions on electors and registration under the city commission form, explains primaries with nonpartisan nominating rules, petition filing and verification, ballot printing, and canvassing procedures, and describes the timing and structure of the general municipal election including offices, voting, and tie resolution. It notes ballots will be municipal only and without party designations, with limited special elections permitted.
The article outlines election procedures mirroring regular selections and notes that 10 special elections may be held to submit a franchise unless the costs are prepaid to the city treasury by the grantee. It previews next week's focus on initiative, referendum and recall and mayor duties if the charter passes in November.
On Thursday September 12 every man aged 18 to 41, except those in military service, must register for selective service. An estimated 11,000,000 will register nationwide with penalties for noncompliance. Registrants should mail or deliver cards to the local draft board or mayor for cities over a threshold, ensuring timely arrival.
About ninety percent of auto owners in Alma and nearby areas followed the fuel administration request to refrain from using cars on Sunday to aid gas conservation for France. A few didn't comply, but adherence was high and volunteers expect stronger compliance next Sundays. The Gratiot County Fair at Ithaca drew large, orderly crowds with high quality exhibits and strong Red Cross fundraising efforts.
Alma College will open October 2 with the Students Army Training Corps. Induction is October 1, with government support covering tuition, board, room, and $0.50 monthly pay. Students will receive military drill, limited coursework, and possible transfer to officer training camps.
John F. Brennan, jailed awaiting murder trial in the death of Beatrice Epler on September 4, 1917, is slated for trial in Clinton County Circuit Court next week likely Tuesday or Wednesday with juror selection causing delays.
The service flag is now the largest in this Michgan section with 310 stars denoting men in service. Stars have rapidly increased recently, covering the white field and spreading over the red border. Two caldeturs honor Sergeant Watterton and Corporal Gen W. Myers, both serving in France.
The American Protective League, state constabulary and county officers conducted a high profile raid on the Gratton County Fair closing day. Young men aged twenty one to thirty one were checked for proper registration cards. About forty were found without cards and held at the county jail until they could verify registration. Saturday brought word that all but two were released. the two alleged slackers included Ernest Allen Dunn of Plymouth Michigan who had registered but failed to report for military duty, and an Austrian who had registered but did not complete questions.
Torbensen nine defeated Republic by 4 to 1 in a well played game marked by luck and strong fielding. Mitchell and Pfef fer contributed in the first inning, while Republics rallied with two in the second and a ninth inning push silenced by errorless defense. A postgame banquet at Republic cafeteria drew about fifty attendees. Informal millinery sale and remodeling ads noted for Robinson's Tuesday.
George Karras, manager at the Paris Cafe, departed Tuesday for Ann Arbor to enlist in the U S service yesterday morning. He is one of three Paris Cafe brothers in service Lewis and William were called previously. County women staffed a Gratiot fair tent distributing literature on woman suffrage and explaining its aims in a calm, effective manner gaining support.
Alma Public Schools report attendance this year far exceeds any prior period. The district notes a sharp rise in student participation and correlates it with new programs and community engagement efforts.
The Alma public schools opened for fall term with higher attendance than four years ago. Overflow in subprimary and lower grades prompts half day sessions in eastern and southern temporary schools. Hillcrest and Lincoln buildings aid relief. half day subprimary sessions planned. Two high schools see increases. Grace Bentley to lead commercial at high school. Miss Flowie Reader replaces Mrs. Burnett. Athletics decision pending.
Michigan State Troops Company 87 competed in Mt Pleasant on Monday with Clare Ithara and Alma units before several thousand spectators. The Alma junior team earned a split prize with Clare while the local unit drew the largest ovation and plans a future drill on campus if space is secured.
Mrs Henry Clark, a longtime resident of Arcada township, died at her home Wednesday morning after an extended illness. The funeral will be held at the residence on Friday, with interment at Sumner. Obituary to follow in next week’s issue.
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