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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1914

Page

4

Alma presents The Calling of Dan Matthews at Opera House

The Alma Opera House opens its season with Harold Bell Wrights The Calling of Dan Matthews, staged by Gaskell and MacVitty. James Kysel leads as Dan Matthews with Laura Frankenfield as the heroine, Vincent Dennis as Denny Mulhall, and Elsberry Reynolds producing a strong, well received performance that drew a full house.

Alma Dan Matthews Harold Bell Wright Elsberry Reynolds Gaskell and MacVitty Strang Thie Ae James Kysel Laura Frankenfield Vincent Dennis Denny Mulhall

Stag Banquet and Get Acquainted Night at YMCA

Gollene Yo reports the College YMCA Stag Banquet and get acquainted reception held Friday in the Kindergarten Building. About 105 Alma students and several business professionals participated. The program featured introductions at a blackboard, songs, games, talks, and a feast of fried cakes and coffee. After dinner the attendees wore nightgowns for a parade and serenade, ending with a mass human A formed near Wright Hall and the girls dormitory.

College Y. M. C. A Alma Business Wright Hall Adeline Bonnie Camiouz

Spirit of the Freshmen Triumph Sweeps Wright Hall

Night revelry by male and female students ends with the procession to City Hall, a snack at Smith’s confectionery, and speeches from student leaders. The event boosts campus spirit as rumors spread that the Sophomores were defeated by the Freshmen in a class contest.

Wright Hall Wright House Smith Mra. Smith Mr. Smith

Alma College Freshmen Attendance Records Top Four Colleges

Alma College reports record attendance across its four college classes with total 206 to date, freshmen doubling last year and more students expected this semester. Music enrollment shows 120 full course students registered, with growth anticipated as outlying towns send in attendees. Local events include tent meetings at East Sumner with conversions and planned baptismal services. Community notices mention church aid sales, family visits, and residents traveling for schooling and work.

Alma College Alma Blaisdell

Alma College Elects Officers for Four Classes

Alma College announces officer elections across four classes. Seniors elect Alger Wood as president with Arthur Simmton as vice president and Gladys Dershem as secretary. Juniors name Monty McFarlane president with Marion Parson e as vice president and Alfonso Bendgetoor as secretary and treasurer. Sophomores select Isadore Friedman as president and Buela Thompson as vice president with Adelaide Ballou as secretary and Robert McAllister as treasurer. Freshmen choose Ward Hodge as president and Slocum as vice president with Elmer Hanna as secretary and Jenn Hatch as treasurer.

Alma College Alma Alger Wood Arthur Simmton Mariette Gladys Dershem Mixes Margaret Allen Monty McFarlane Linwood Marion Parsone Chaylevaix Alonzo Bendgetoor Thomas C. Blaisdell, Jr Mies Marcia Carl Fredimen Isadore Friedman Tawar City Buelah Thompson Harbor Springs J. A. McCauley Calumet Adelaide Ballou Robert McAllister Oak Park Ward Hodge Breckenridge Slocum Groese Point Elmer Hanna St. Louis Mies Jenn Hatch

Alma area teachers attend state meeting and events

The State Teachers' Association meets in Kalamazoo from October 20 to 22 with Alma teachers expected to attend. Alma school enrollments rise this year: Primary 886, Union 291, High 220. Senior masquerade held with many in costume. prizes awarded. High School football vs Mt. Pleasant on Davis Field next Saturday, with Eastern Bay City visiting. AHSAA meeting set for Sept 25 at 3:15 pm. Athletic Association conducts elections. Senior and Sophomore classes held meetings. football prospects look solid with nine veterans returning. second team valued for future first team. Annual staff plans weekly meetings. Debating Club and other activities noted.

State Teachers’ Association Kalamazoo Alma Union School Margaret Tubbs Arlo Eckert Clarence Banghart Wesley Musecott Joseph Ford Gertrude Benedict Mt. Pleasant High Davis Field Bay City Eastern College The Athletic Association Edwin Mahr Mildred McConkey Supt A. F.schultz Donald Blaisdell Qvietor Crisp

Red automobile for sale with puncture proof tires

Automobile for sale describes a red farm car with under ten thousand miles, no punctures, big tour car features, electric horn, presto light tank, speedometer, and removable back seat for cargo. Sold by J Blaiedell at 801 West Superior St Alma. George Moore was a Saginaw business visitor Monday.

J. Blaiedell West Superior St. Alma George Moore Saginaw

Michigan deer and rabbit hunting laws from early period

The record outlines season dates and licensing costs for deer and rabbit hunting, bans on hunting with dogs or artificial lights, and regional restrictions in counties including Berrien Calhoun Genesee Ingham Jackson Kalamazoo Oakland and St. Clair. It also notes equipment limits and prohibited times from sunset to sunrise.

Berrien Calhoun Genesee Ingham Jackson Kalamazoo Oakland St. Claire Dee

Morning prayers and sermon at John’s Church

At John’s Church morning prayer and a 10 o’clock sermon titled The Responsibility of Privilege. A vesper service follows at 5 pm and a violin sale features Traumerei and Romance by Schumann.

Schumann

Alma City Council Proceedings September 22 1914

The Alma Michigan council meet in regular session with Mayor Albert P. Cook presiding. Aldermen Willard Race Ogden Ward Kehn and Fraker present. Budget reports and committee referrals discussed with bills for water, bridge and sewer work, street use requests, and park lighting referred or tabled as noted.

Alma Mich Albert P. Cook Alds Willard Race Ogden Ward Kehn Freaker Ald. Fraker Ald. Ogden Ald Ladies’ Civic League J. D. Spinney Bob BS Highway County Fund Jos Fund Park Fund State Street Sewer Fund Total Ca Electric Light Committee Joshua Fuller Wright House Ald. Ward Ward and Eral Fund Otte Sanderhoff G. HL Peery Klatt Hay Alma Grain & Lummy Bil Wells Caple al Wyant Bill Orin Atkinson John Blank Bridge and Sewer E. Groves E. Smith Bridge Even Nequal Julius Struger Dim Ristol Vo Rumberger Ray H. J. Voller Ray Curtis Chas. Williams Alma Standard Foundry Mfg. Co Abe Eckert

For Sale Three-Year-Old Work Colt

Classified notice lists a three-year-old work colt for sale by EB N Dubois on Graver Ave. Also offers inquiry contact and other items for sale or found in Alma Michigan and Issatl locations with rewards and finder returns.

EB. N. Dubois Graver Ave

Alma Markets Butter Exes Priced Low Per Pound

Alma Markets lists butter at 26 cents per pound and 220 cents per dozen, reflecting tight grocery prices and steady demand as shoppers compare value across dairy items.

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Opera Hos Caskill MacVitter Gollene Roluege Atendange East Sumner River Ladies’ Aid Society M. E. Church Redman Block P. C. Moory Frank Gibbs Naden Port Huron Ford Warren Vasser Henry Moran T. A. Burt George Urbana Burt Agra Coffin John Coffin Mt. Pleasant Ransom Fraker West Superior Street C.D. Bell Meichers Owoexo H. F. Amon Seginaw Brauckett D. E. Bracket Shoe Store Glass Officers Automobile AT. John's Church Council Proceedings HL. Carter D. W. Adams Amanda Teer John Sullivan Lincoln Ave Hemet Tobacco On New York N. Y State St R. B. Wildermuth Superior State St. Finder Hard Coat Inquirer Dr. Sluyter Vermuelen Block Issatl Alma Markets Essen Omnes Young Len Ralston Shoes G. J. Maier & Co Norie Cushing & Benedict
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