County Committee Chooses Salter Leader After Seville Exclusion
Delegates from nearly all townships attend the county convention at Ithaca with 86 votes cast of 117. Marvin Salter of Ithaca elected chairman to succeed Hoy A. Darragh after 16 years. The county committee lists 18 members from towns including Bethany, Newark, Ithaca, Hamilton, New Haven, and Seville, with an executive panel formed by Salter, Darragh, Mull, and Mull as secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaca
A. B. Darragh
Alfred Wheeler
A. B Darragh
E. E. Brown
Messrs Hull
Hamilton
Smith
Newark
Wolford
New Haven
Seville
Marvin R. Salter
Ithaca
Hoy
Marvin Salter
Alma—Francis King Arcada
George Kuhlman
Bethany
Elba
A. F. Ryder
Emerson
Ernest Muscott
Fulton
Joseph Gillo
L. G. Hall
Fred Griswold
Lafayette
E. N. Becker
Newark—Everett
Mullholland
L. B. Wolford
North Shade
H. R. Moench
North Star
A. D. Clark
Pine River—Cage Wood
F. H. Rowland
Sumner
M. R. Salter
E. K. Brown
W. 0. Watson
L.G. Mull
Ideal Agriculturist W A Table Digs Potatoes At 648 Bushels Per Acre
W A Table, a noted pharmacist, shows soil studies yield 243 pounds of prize potatoes from one square rod. At that rate, 648 bushels per acre. The note questions what is wrong with Gratiot and who can beat this. T A Bly returned to Loosing Thursday after attending the Brewhaker funeral in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Table
Hhis Garden
Gratiot
T. A. Bly
Alma
Real Estate Transfers Listing Multiple Bethany Alma and Newark Deals
Real estate transfers show Marr to W Thompson and wife and A Kneeland to K Kneeland and FG Hiddle etc. Transactions involve Bethany Alma Newark Washington and other towns with parcels such as northwest, northeast, and southwest sections. Figures include 700 600 400 190 100 1250 and other listed values.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marr
W. Thompson
North Star
A. Kneeland
K. L. Kneeland
Bethany
FG. Hiddlecomb
E. HW. Stow
Clark
Fot Ithacan Utter
Newark
M. E. Webster
E .Pollasky
Alma
D. Thompson
W. Thomson
L. Freeman
B.C Hall
Washington
M. C. McCullough
Oo Iber
R. J. Fraker
Voth
Shepherd
Ala
Athlete Marric! Harry Helmer Weds Havel Potter of Marin
Harry Helmer former Alma athlete and Mt. Pleasant Normal coach married Havel Potter August 24 in Parma home. He starred on four football four baseball one basketball two track teams and was a M I A A champion heavy wrestler. Now Y M C A director in Cadillac and coach at Central Normal. The couple plan to reside in Mt. Pleasant after a short wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Helmer
Mt. Pleasant
Leavin College
Y. M. CA
Cadillac
The
Central Normal
Ma. Pleasant
Hal
Secretary MacVeagh rules on commercial paper definition
National ruling clarifies which notes qualify for emergency currency issues under the treasury law. Endorsements by holding banks and notes representing bona fide business transactions are deemed valid, while accommodation paper is barred. Princes Willard Union plans a meeting at 240 Pine Avenue on Saturday. Also notes of W A Bahlket and Charles H Goggin appear in district matters in Detroit and Blanchard job line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacVeagh
Treasy Department
Chicago
West
United States
Jae
Princes Willard Union
Kipp
Pine Avenue
W. A. Bahlket
Dave
Tragic death shocks Alma bank family and town
Ely Brewbaker, longtime cashier and director of the First State Bank of Alma, Mich., died by self inflicted gunshot after years of frail health. The bank's directors issued condolences and affirmed strong financials, naming G S Ward as new cashier. Funeral held with Masonic rites. community mourns and reformulated leadership follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely Brewbaker
W. S. Turek & Co
Iuritiss
G. S. Ward
Shvewhaker
First State Bank
Brewker
Wimaeli
Alma
Mid
L. A. Sharp
Francis King
Alma, Mich
First
State Bank
Michigan
G. 5
Ward
Brewbaker
On Winter & Go
W. 5
Gratiot County
Livestock In Good Condition Across Regions
The report notes wheat yields by region with state totals and August market figures from mills, elevators, and grain dealers. It highlights strong livestock conditions, and mentions Plainwell quarterback prospects and coach Grady facing a tough year with selective roster decisions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Counties
Upper Peninsula
Cenitral
Northern Counties
Lipper Peninsula
Mapper Peninsula
Retiicula
Coalition
New College Coach Named After Repudiation of First Choice
The Record reports L. W. Long initially chosen as coach but rejected in favor of D. W. Grady from Depauw, an all around athlete for four years. Grady impressed Alma officials, and football calls drew many candidates. Returning players include Chapel, Anderson, Edger ton, Misener, Ro Van Thorn, L. Van Thun, Call, Fraher, King, Ewing, Hooper, Cook, and Capt. Keft. Harwood among new high caliber prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. W. Long
D. W. Grady
Harper
Alma
Kergen
Chapel
Anderson
Edgerton
Misener
Ro van Thorn
L. van Thun
Call
Fraher
King
Ewing
Hooper
Cook
Keft
Harwood
State roads drive shown by Ely in busy summer
State Highway Commissioner T A Ely reports a vigorous summer for road work with more than sixty miles of gravel and over a hundred forty miles inspected this season. He cited new gravel roads near Clare and passes near Edmore and Six Lakes as proof of progress. Ely, traveling parts of central Michigan, expects a record summer and praises crews statewide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Ely
Ely
Clare
Edmore
Six Lakes
Bethany Township
Lansing
Michigan
Alma High School Eyes Strong Football Team This Fall
Alma High School plans a heavier, stronger football squad than last year with ten lettermen returning. New talent includes Kress, Wood, G Barry, Dunham, Gargett, Vought and others. Jackson may win a berth. Coaches aim to recapture rival days while scheduling games with Shepherd, Mt. Pleasant, Owosso and other towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma Hgih
Supt. Hansen
Kress
Wood
Barry
Dunham
Gargett
Vought
Jackson
Teddy Royce
Jefferson
Decker
Shriver
Ward
Tigers
Bunch
Shepherd
Mt. Pleasant
Owosso
Saginaw
Grand Rapids
Covery
A Wicked Implement Demonstrated by Swiss Inventor
Swiss inventor Bangerter staged a gun demonstration that reportedly fires 1,000,000 bullets per hour at $20, using bullets without shells and no powder or compressed air. Reporters saw the aim but were kept from viewing the firing mechanism as the press agent claimed Bangerter would go down in history beside Edison Whitney and Ericsson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nas
New York
Bangerter
Thomas Edison
Eli Whitney
John Erickson
Will Close Early Markets Begin Sept 19
Announcement that markets will close at 6 30 pm daily except Saturdays starting Monday September 19 110 R Brewer Co and associates listed. Joe Ray is constructing a modern residence at the southwest corner of Gratiot and Walnut streets with an anticipated outlay of 3000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Brewer & Co
Wm. Milleman
PT. Banghart
Bert Eckert
Joe Ray
Gratiot and
Walnut Streets
Second Annual Flower Show Draws Strong Local Support
The Civic League of Alma hosted the second annual flower show for Ward and Union schools with fewer exhibitors but higher quality. Ward won the largest prize, 250 crocus baths, and Union won for best quality. Special prizes and numerous ribbons followed as Mayor McClinton awarded awards and praised the children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Civic League of Alma
Ward
Union Schools
Ward School
Prise
Union School
Izes
League
J. A. Rittner
McClinton
Jessie
Dorothy Waldrett
Louise Hainline
Donald Gillett
Clarence Banghart
Glen Campbell
Roger Zinn
Malcolm Smith
Thelma Keith
Tessie
Home Gardens
Reception Honors Rev Dildine and Wife Missionaries
A reception in the M E church parlors Monday honored Rev and Mrs Harry E Dildine returning missionaries from China. Attendants heard talks on China in Chinese costumes, with a musical program and refreshments. The Dildines, after a year furlough, plan to return to China for seven more years. Bee Dildine and Rev W E Doty of Alma were schoolmates and shared a pleasant visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Harry E. Dildine
China
Dildine
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County
Gonventin
Republicans
St. Louis
A. F. Crawford
Wheeler
A.B. Ryder
B. C. Hall
Pompei
C. A. Butler
F.W. Griswold
Thomas Gilbert
Pine River
H. R. Mocach
E. J. McCall
W. C. Watson
Breckinridge
W. L. Yost
M. R
Marric
M’veegh
AES
HS Uwa
Mongay
Carl H. Washburn
Beenhalter
Sanderhalf Hardware
Washburn
de McClinton Wishel
Muliet Waii
Laing
Pase
Hrewbaker
Gratiot Avenue
D.C
Hetald
Erie
Mer. Brewbaker
Esty Lis
Masonic Order
Don
Ross
Hattle Creek
Mid. Grup Report
Department of State
Frederick Martinslate
Plainwell
Big Rapids
Striffler
Grady
Naking CI
Segoad
Civic League
Helen McConkey
Carl Thompson
Marie Banghart
Bemsley Corey
Mr. Bittner
Henne Burns
Nettie Enterline
Helen Doone
Thelma Lindsay
Gardner Thorne
Methodist Church
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