Delegates instructed to back James A. Greene for attorney general
Gratiot County Republican delegates met in Ithaca to bind their support for James A. Greene of Alma as the party’s attorney general candidate at the Saginaw state convention on September 22. The resolutions committee led by H. S. Babcock pushed a binding clause. opponents were defeated with one vote in support of nonbinding. The party pledged undivided support for Harding, Groesbeck, Fortney, and Greene, urging all means to secure Greene’s nomination. Delegates elected for Saginaw included C. J. Chambers, S. C. Burgdorff, John Chick, Arthur Murphy, and others. State Senator Hicks spoke to the gathering.
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Saginaw
James A. Greene
Gramiot
Ithaca
Greene
Resolutions Committee
Newell Smith
H. Giddings
St. Louis
H. S. Babcock
HS. Batcock
Alma
Panty of
Gratiot County
Warren G. Harding
United States
Michigan
Gratiot Co
Emd
Eral
Republican Senate
League of Nations
Howard Potter
Homer M. Dunham
Albert J. Archer
C. J. Chambers
S. C. Burgdorff
John
Breckenridge
Charles Heisler
New Haven
A. F. Ryder
Bannixter
WL. Mellinger
Ashley
Hicks
Owosso
Masons Face Republic Trucks In Detroit Semipro Showdown
The Detroit Masonic League All State team meets the Republic Trucks on Republic field at 4 30 both Monday and Tuesday in a bid hotly contended affair. The Masons boast top Detroit Masonic league talent with pitchers Bubber Krapp McCallum Weed and Kuhagen in the lineup and Prutig Gallant Pheiffer Fernly infielders Altman Incher Carleton Purvis on the grass.
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Detroit Maronic League
All State
Republic
Republic Field
Masons
Detroit
J. He Devegt
Masonic
Detroi Masonic League
Bubber
Clinic At Alma City Hall Next Week
Plans announce a health clinic at Alma city hall from Monday to Saturday next week backed by the Gratiot County Good Health Society. TJ Rose and De Ramsey lead the event focusing on tuberculosis child hygiene and care for returned soldiers and influenza sufferers. Clinic hours are 9 am to noon and 1 to 5 pm on the second floor with Gratiot entrance invited for attendance.
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Gratiot County Good Health Society
City Hall
Alma
TJ Rose
de. Ramsey
Five Straight Losses For Transports In Series With Republic Trucks
In Mt Pleasant the Transport Truck team suffered a clean sweep loss to the Republic Trucks, 5-0, 6-5, and 4-0 over the weekend. Shriver started Saturday’s game for Alma and allowed a shutout by Sherlow, while Hagerman pitched the final game for the Republics, limiting the Transports to six hits as the series ended with a Republics victory.
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Mt Peasant
Republic
Isabella County
Sherlow
Transports
Main
Pleasant Hagerman
Swatlow
Repubic
Alma
Shriver
M-O
Mint
San Francisco
Gratiot
Truckmakers
Martin
Newitt
Nip
Mt. Pleasant
Hagerman
Idabelin
Nevitt
Poe
Nix
Cameron
The
Balle
Transports overpower Hagerman in shutout series clincher
LeCronier, former Normal star on the mound for the Transports, earned his second shutout of the series while Hagerman faced nine hits. Dunckle starred with three hits, while Chouinard and Dunckle also contributed steals as the Transports rolled to a 6 1 victory over the Republics.
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Main
Wild
Focals
Isabella
Loney
Martin
Republica
Dunckle
Johnson
Devogt
Meehin
Oakes
Too
Hunter
Rabbit
Chouinard
Dunekle
Hite
Truckers
LeCronier
Transports Ths
Hagerman
Mt. Pleasant
Opening of Gaffney Style Shop Delights Alma Crowd
A large Alma crowd attended the Thursday evening September 2 opening of the Gaffney Style Shop on State Street. The rebuilt store showcases modern design, marble bases, large display windows, central display case and dustproof wait cases. Owner Mrs Sylvia Goffey earns praise for a high grade retail space reflecting Alma’s move toward an industrial city era.
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State Street
Alma
Sylvia Goffey
Schedule Announced for Alma College Football Team
News from Alma College outlines a challenging schedule for the Maroon and Cream under Coach Edwin Steele. Freshmen from the summer term join returning upperclassmen to form a scrappy squad amid links with several strong Michigan intercollegiate programs. The seven game slate features matches at Alma and against Albion College, Olivet College, and others, with two nonconference bouts yet to be finalized.
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Edwin Steele
Alma College
Presbyterian Institution
Maroon and Cream
An & Strong
Lew Sharrar
Central State Normal
Mt. Pleasant
Ferrig Institute
Mieklown Intercollegiate Fame
Amaroo
Albion
Dealers Meet Here Set for Big Republic Plant Convention
A large convention is planned at the Republic Plant with dealers scheduled to gather Monday and Tuesday. The event aims to discuss distribution, pricing, and partnerships, drawing participants from regional networks and associated firms.
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Republic
SPECIAL PULLMANS TO ALMA BIG TWO DAY REPUBLIC EVENT
National convention of Republic distributors arrives in Alma for two days of speeches demonstrations and exhibits. Pullman trains from Chicago and Detroit, a banquet at Republic Cafeteria, vaudeville at Strand Theatre, and maps of dealer interests headline the program.
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United States
Canada
Republic
Alma
Reuublic Distributors
Alma Republic Distributors
Wright Hows
Strand Theatre
Republic Company
Detroit Masonic All Stars
Boxing Exhibition at Republic Park Features Brady Thomas Bout
A boxing exhibition at Republic baseball park on Tuesday September 14 includes a ten round main bout between Jimmie Brady of Detroit and Billie Thomas of Chicago. Two six round preliminaries and a six round finale between Bob Robinson of Chicago and Frankie Brenpen of Detroit are planned. Brenpen to be secured or another opponent found for the semifinal. Brady is among the world’s top featherweights, having fought Freddie Welsh and others. Thomas is a rising 180 pound contender. The show starts at 8 p m with Billie Rooks of Detroit officiating the matches.
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Republic Athletic
Republic Baseball Park
Jimmie Brady
Detroit
Billie Thomas
Chica
Bob Robinson
Chsime
Frankie Brenpen
Brenpen
Robison
Brady
Freddie Welsh
Frankie Fleming
Canada
Johnnie Titman
Mickey Sheridan
Phil Bloom
John Jurras
Itdie
Thomas
Benton Harbor
Outs
Doug
Mitchell
Murray
Gipe Brady
Billie Rooks
Child Crushed to Death in Forest Hill Gravel Pit
Seven year old Cleo Ivan Mattern of Forest Hill died when a clay bank toppled into a gravel pit where he and his brother played. Workers freed him but he had died. Funeral held at Forest Hill Church of Christ with Rev. Leon R. May officiating and interment at Riverside cemetery in Alma. Also, a Citizens Democratic Club forms in the city. formal meeting set for September 14 at 8:00 pm over the Alma State Savings Bank to welcome all Democrats.
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Cleo Ivan Mattern
Dged
John Mattern
Forest Hill
Run Cavers
Elker
Cleo
Tad
Citizens’ Democrat Club
Alma State Savings Bank
Good Year 15 Predicted as Enrollments Set Record
Despite teacher shortages, local schools completed staffing before opening day as hundreds of Alme youths began the new year. Superintendent Kelder cited healthy enrollment gains over last year, with Washington and Republic schools posting notable increases and ward schools adding manual training and domestic science courses. The outlook is for a highly successful year with further enrollments expected.
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S Echools
J. W. Kelder
Woveu
Nist
Kelder
Hillcrest
Washington
Washington School
Republic
Lincoln School
Supt
Women’s Auxiliary Meeting Notice Urged to Attend
A notice states the Womens Auxiliary will meet Tuesday September 14 at 7 80 pm at City Hall. Readers are urged to attend and participate in the planned agenda. A reference to the film Revenge of Tarzan at Strand and a product promotion are noted in the readable text.
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Womens Auxiliary
Fat City Hall
Victory Medal Distribution for World War Veterans
The Victory Medal program announces readiness for distribution to all who wore Uncle Sam's uniform in World War I. Veterans should apply at the city hall in Almany on Saturday September 1 1920, bringing honorable discharge papers, with field clerks from Grand Rapids to assist. Navy and Marine veterans should apply at nearest Navy Recruiting Station. other service members to Adjutant General or Surgeon General offices.
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Uncle Sam
Almageny
Grand Rapide
Army
Philadelphia
Navy
Marine Corps
Adjutant General of the Army
Surgeon-General of the Army
Washington, D. C
America
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