Townsend Groesbeck and Vincent Winners in the Primary
Returns from Michigan primaries show Charles Townsend renominated for US Senate by a wide margin, Groesbeck easily re nominated, and Vincent leading Smith for the Republican congressional nomination. Gratiot County reports strong Townsend and Vincent support with key county offices contested, while a weather delay affects church services and an upcoming Strand appearance by Rodolph Valentine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Townsend
Herbert Baker
Groesbeck
Pletcher
Par-Kar Coach Company Expands Quickly in St Louis
Inquiry into business conditions shows Par-Kar Coach, located in the old Hellstrom plant, already exceeds expectations with 37 workers and full capacity for four months. President Westfall reports potential orders totaling about 260,000 dollars and talks of a half million dollars in business the first year. Six Grand Rapids orders delayed but soon ready for delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Par-Kar Coach Company
Hellstrom
St. Louis
Westfall
Grand Rapids
Michigan Transportation Co
Michigan Securities Commission
Delegate Slate Was a Winner at Ithaca Primary
Delegates elected at the Ithaca Republican county convention to be held September 21 were chosen across six city precincts. The tallies list names for each ward and precinct, including Karl Adams, Daniel Sharrar, Otto Sanderhoff, and others across wards one through four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
First Ward
Karl R. Adams
Daniel Sharrar
Otto Sanderhoff
Thomas J. Clark
Eara L. Smith
Frank O. Parker
George E. Sharrar
Jesse E. Fuller
John Spinney
Oscar Vibber
J. P. Lacey
J. J. Osborn
George Carl
Edward Tiuy
W. Fe, Wilson
H. S. Bobowk
RB. Wagner
Dick Rockwell
J. N. Day
O. Ward
Francis King
Diotham Allen
Orville Allen
Walter Hardgrove
Harry Moore
Floyd Glass
Dan McCuing
Frank J. Tucker
Alma Merchants End Summer Vaudeville Season
The final vaudeville entertainment of the season was presented by the Alma Merchants to be friends in Alma on a Wednesday evening. Colder fall weather and the threat of rain prompted bringing the shows to a close. The series drew thousands weekly, attracting crowds from nearby communities and the countryside, and helped the merchants gain many new friends among visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Michigan institutes start in state health education drive
Michigan health education forces consolidated to field work. The first health institute began in Berrien county this week and runs to Sept 16. Five counties have fixed dates. others are being arranged. Oct 2 to Dec 2 covers lower peninsula visits including Montcalm Mecosta Clinton Oakland. Institute staff includes Poole Browne Wilson Rose Hutzel Moore and three nurse aides. Fortnightly society opening meeting featured music storytelling and a review of The Trend of the Races with refreshments and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan
R. M. Olin
Bureau of Education
Berrien County
Marjorie Delavan
Lower Peninsula
Montcalm
Mecosta
Clinton
Oakland
Frank A. Poole
Florence A. Browne
C. A. Wilson
Frank Rose
Melita Hutzel
Lucile Moore
Society of the Presbyterian Church
Chas, Rhodes
Legion post seeks community club house in city
George W. Myers Post No 152 of this city voted to pursue efforts toward establishing a post club house. The post will not wage a fund campaign, though a committee will arrange entertainments over several months to raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Myers
American Legion
Post
Robinson
George W. Myers Post
Constitution Day to Be Observed Nationwide
The Coalition Committee for Michigan plans a state-wide observance of the Constitution signing anniversary on September 17. Clergymen will preach, teachers will hold exercises, and farms, clubs, industries, and businesses will display the national colors to promote renewed interest in free government and civic fundamentals.
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Philadelphia
United States of America
United States
Earth
Coalition Committee For
Chick to Locate in Upper Peninsula
John Chick, longtime in Alma and former city commissioner, plans to move to Marquette to head a new three store shoe chain with stores in Negawnee Munising and Marquette. He will likely relocate December while awaiting Victor Crittenden to join in June, bringing prior shoe industry experience.
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John
Victor Crittenden
Alma College
Howell
Alma
Chick
Miss Helen Cook Weds John H. Collier in East Coast Ceremony
Miss Helen Cook daughter of Mr and Mrs Albert P Cook wed John H Collier a Washington contractor at the Church of the Covenant in Washington D C The ceremony was broadcast by radio Reception followed at Church House Honeymoon at Virginia Beach They will reside at 8020 Cent Place Washington The bride has recent ties to the Department of Commerce and Edith Cook attended the wedding
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Cook
Albert P. Cook
John H. Collier
Washington, D. C
Church of the Covenant
Collier
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Washington, D. i
Callier
Washington
Department of Commerce
Edith
Gratiot County Sunday School Convention in Ithaca
The Gratiot County Sunday School Association invits Ithaca to host its annual convention on September 23 and 24. State association officers will attend to provide instruction and enthusiasm. Dr J H W Engle the state secretary is described as energetic and helpful. Irene Rochenbach, new children’s work superintendent, will be present with addresses and demonstrations. A young people conference will be held Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gratiot County Sunday School Association
Ithaca
State Association
J. H W. Engle
Irene Rochenbach
Young Peoples’ Conference
Mrs Ruggles Hosts Bridge Party For Saginaw Bride Elect
Mrs Ruggles entertained fifty guests at a bridge party with gardens and flowers from Mis Ruggles. Lan ning won high score, Mrs Lamb took consolation, Miss Felman received the house prize, and Miss Houlihan won an imported boudoir gown. Luncheon followed, eight of the bride elect’s friends served. Houlihan names Ruggles as matron of honor. Also announced is the birth of Frances Josephine, an eight and a half pound girl to Mr and Mrs Clarence Pettyjohn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa M. Houlihan
Saginaw
F. W. Ruggles
Mis
Ruggles
Lanning
Dr. Lamb
Felman
Miss Houlihan
Bridge
Mrs. Ruggles
Clarence Pettyjohn
Frances Josephine
Alma College Opens Year With Large Chapel Service
Alma College began the new academic year with a full chapel service drawing most students. Dean James E. Mitchell gave the opening address reflecting on Oxford life after a year in Europe. Enrollment in the four college classes surpasses 240, with expectations it will rise toward 270 before year’s end and potentially reach 300 total. Special music highlighted the service and freshmen were urged to purchase chapel seats as in past years.
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Alma College
Alma
Alma ¢Ollene
James E. Mitchell
Europe
Dean Mitchell
Oxford
Vincent Wins Congress in Eighth District Race
Bird J. Vincent of Saginaw appears the Republican nominee in the eighth district. unofficial returns show a very close finish with William M. Smith of St. Johns. Full county tallies indicate Vincent leads by about 111 votes, with margins varying by county before official results confirm the winner. The edition notes minor tabulation errors and cites totals from Sumner, Shiawassee, Clinton, Gratiot, Montcalm, Ionia, and Totula counties.
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Gratiot
Michigan
Charles Townsend
United States
Dight Fletcher
Groesbick
Joslin Saginaw
Shiawater
Clinton
Congress
Tonin
Montcalm
Vincent
Smith
Bird J. Vincent
Bernie L. Case
Newell Smith
St. Louis
Isabella and
Mecosta
Joseph Seaver
Locke
Oberst
Willert
Pettit
George Whitman
Hutchinson
Heisler
Frva Laycock
Carter
Cox
Laycock
Townsend
Baker
Kelley
Emery
Tvleteher
Groesbeck
Joslin
Romaine Clark
Ludwig and Hall
Surveyor
Harrod
Cummins
Balch
DeWitt Vought
Saginaw
William M. Smith
St. Johns
Alma
Wi. M. Smith
Tonia County
Suinan
Lash
Lindquist
Shiawasave
Ionia County
Totula
Gratiot Livestock A Feature at Fair
Gratiot County shows step out and win ribbons in swine cattle and sheep across fairs in Detroit Saginaw Bay City Manitan St Johns Owosso and more. Levi Pritchard’s six Holsteins win six firsts as Champion Herd over Dairy breeds and Best Holstein bull. K D Bradford sweeps Guernseys, J C Wilk wins hogs beans and Garley ribbons. Mouser claims seven firsts five seconds with Shropshire sheep. aged ram Grand Champion. A P Smith of St Louis wins Hamp shire prizes and poultry ribbons. J E Wright Ithaca wins ribbons for ford sheep. At St Johns R C Blank Per rinton shows Black Topped Merinos sweeping prizes as Ithaca did prior. Duroc Jersey yearling sow at St Johns and Ionia bought at Ithaca sale. Loe Rodolph Valentino at the Strand.
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Gratiot County
Detroit
Saginaw
Bay City
Ant
St. Johns
Owosso
Levi Pritchard
Wilk
Wisconsin
H. F. Mouser
A. P. Smith
St. Louis
Hampshire
J. E. Wright
Ithaca
Ford
R. C. Blank
Perrinton
Ionia
Loe
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Townsend, Groesbeck and
Dick” Fletcher
Presbyterian
Rodolph Valentine
the Strand
AGA Republican
Charles E. Townsend
College of Industries
Carnegie Tech
Pittaburgh
Veterans' Bureau
Veterans’ Bureau
J. K. Matter
James W. Miller
Lora Irene
Vincent Millar Baird
Baird
Rudolph Valentino
Department OF Health
Legionaired
Alma Legion Post
Upper Peninsula
East
I. Vincent
Ange
G. O.T
Lester Floyd | Fair
Henry Fair
Soloma
Sahara Omans
Omans
Lincoln Avenue
E. E. Sheaffer
West Downie
Wheaton
Battle Creek
Labor Day
A. Foote
J. M. Wheaton
Charlotte
Eston Rapids Grand Lodge
Lansing
Charles R. Murphy
William EB. Reynolds
Chicago
F. Hall
E. J. Horton
Rodolph Valentino
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