11 Sep 1919
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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1919
Page
1
A local board awarded the contract to build a factory to a Alma man who submitted the successful bid. The decision confirms the bidder’s eligibility and outlines the project scope and timeline per the bid specifications.
Work has begun on the Northern Wheel company's new plant with a target completion by December 4. Henry H. Soule won the bid to construct the brick and concrete factory, 304 by 60 feet, first unit to be erected this fall. Materials are on site and sidetrack work is underway to ready the site for plant operation.
Rep Mason introduces resolution amid protests by parents and guardians against U S soldiers kept in Siberia by Secretary Baker. Critics claim troops are used as laborers for vague aims in northern Asia while Congress urged to demand homecoming and legal justification. Local witnesses describe suffering, urging swift return before another Arctic winter.
Within twenty four hours after a Sunday alarm two fires struck near Alma. A rear property blaze on Sinift Woodworth avenue endangered barns and garages and was fought back by fire crews. The Sunday night fire caused several telephones to go out and electrical service to be cut for hours. By Monday afternoon two large barns and a silo on Will Vanderbeek’s farm north of Alma burned to the ground in a devastating blaze, with losses running to thousands of dollars.
The Muswell Manufacturing firm led by Fried Maxwell faces space constraints due to rapid growth in furniture production. The plant, at State Street, has expanded to meet demand, adding machines and five workers beyond the proprietor. Maxwell seeks adjacent property for a larger brick plant and temporary storage, with plans for two new structures and potential relocation if near-term terms are favorable.
Play Owosso high school opens LM9 season Wednesday against Owosso high at Onanin. Alms coach Maltin tests a mix of veterans and green players while Owosso aims for a close score and a win over Downstaters in the season debut.
Father O'Toole resigns as Alma parish head and immediately takes up new duties in Big Rapids, ending his tenure at the Alma church.
Rev. PB A OToole is transferred from Alma to Big Rapids to lead a larger parish and its school, effective Monday. After 23 months in Alma, he departs with regret from friends who valued his service. Rev. John Mulvey, former Alma pastor, returns to the city after serving as chaplain in the country during the war.
The Saginaw fair, billed as Michigan’s biggest county fair and second in state scope, opens September 22 for a fall week of varied events. Highlights include Children’s Day on September 22, Merlin Grotto on September 24, K of C Day September 25, Shriners Day September 26, and Patriotic Day September 27 with speeches, daylight fireworks, and a $3500 entertainment program.
Connections between the two telephone offices are completed and Alma now uses a single switchboard at the former Union office. Long distance calls route through the Bell office. The Alma business office moves to the opera house block and a new city directory is printed next week to reduce numbering confusion.
Governor Albert E. Sleeper proclaims September 17 as Constitution Day urging statewide observance in communities and schools. He calls for local committees, readings of the Constitution, and related exercises to impress its significance on pupils, with a Constitution Sunday on September 1, 1915 in Michigan churches.
Senior member Murphy Hanson of Beallen and engineers for Shy proposed Michigan Northwye Ketdroad visited Alma to review land for sidings and crossing Pere Marquette tracks. They aim to select a route through the city with a revived Lansing to Grand Lodge line as part of the project. A Parkview banquet by the Mt Pleasant board of trade featured remarks by Essivtyn and Charlee Worden of Lansing.
The county commissioner of seniors Howard Potter reports rural schools open for the year with Mr. Patton leading Gratiot County’s school system. He stresses the importance of skilled leadership and adequate pay, noting public schools shape citizenship and future citizens. Also notes Ponting encampment No 11 held royal purple degree in Alma with 52 members and lodge entertainment, plus Dr. Bagley offering books for sale.
At a special city commission meeting the contract for paving Bridge Street north from Michigan Avenue for about twelve hundred feet was awarded to Bartling & Holmes. Pricing and materials concerns prompted outsourcing to a firm able to start immediately and complete by October 15 to avoid frost delays.
Saginaw plans a grand centennial jubilee honoring local service members with a parade, river pageant, street dances, speeches, and a variety of festivities. Five thousand participants expected in a Lewis Can river portrayal, with events including ball games, aircraft rides, naval exhibitions, war trophies, and Salvation Army foods. Buck Freeman’s Republics beat Battle Creek 7 to 6 to clinch the Michigan Ontario league title as the Aces also celebrated a season finish. J M Wheaton and wife returned from Jackson after attending the Wheater family reunion and visits to Eaton Rapids Charlotte and Ledge.
Professor J F Cox head of Michigan Agricultural College wheat department says early plantings yield better wintering. Safe dates range from September 1 in central Michigan to October 1 in southern counties, with August dates in the Upper Peninsula. Rye should follow wheat by 16 to 20 days. seed bed prep and proper fertilization also key.
Alma College plans a Monday start for football practice with new freshmen candidates joining existing players. Key returnees include George Hebert and Mills, Spooner, Milley from 1947 All-MAWA, while coach Wood builds toward six games this season including Albion, Kalamazoo, and Hillsdale, plus potential matches with Mt. Pleasant Normal and Ypsilanti Normal. The Civic Improvement League meets Sept 19 at Republic School with plant sales to follow.
Johnson delivers address as Alma College prepares for its fall semester on September 17. Officials anticipate over two hundred new students plus returning enrollees and former students, including veterans, boosting attendance to a possible new high. The first chapel service features a keynote speaker and college officials outline plans for the week ahead.
At a Gratiot club meeting Friday evening Alma area veterans began forming a local American Legion post. A charter is sought for Alma post with officers to be elected at a October session and a second meeting set for October 4 at Alma High School auditorium.
Miss Anna Abenstein of Marquette weds Mr Rollo Bat of the city in a quiet ceremony attended by Felix Chownerd and Evangeline Sinkins. The couple plan Alma as their future home. Also note a Treasury notice calling Series V E certificates dated May 1 1919 for redemption on Sept 15 1919 at par with interest ceasing Sept 1 1919.
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