Alma College Class Elect Officers And Social Roundup
Alma College highlights a Friday YWCA YMCA social with banners from multiple states. Activities include instrumental and vocal solos, Bible study talks by Warren L. Rogers, and a growing Student Volunteer Band. New class officers are listed for the class of ’40 and campus news covers arrivals, a forthcoming game at Davis Field, and Phi Phi Alpha memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma College
Y. W
Rs. Strong
Gertrude Whitney
Grace Messinger
Alexander
Ireland
Bagley
Sutton
YM. C. A
Warren L. Rogers
Prof. Mitchell
P. J. Allured
Blake McDonald
Paul Rohns
Roy Campbell
James Hogg
Frank Locker
Rogers
Wright Hall
Edith Cook
Alice Crats
Werman Morse
Robert Craig, Jr
Almanian
Geo. P. Horst
FE Raycraft
Mr. McNitt
Benjamin Howell
Caro
Leta Gilbert
van’ Campen
Gilbert
Tay City
Zeta Sigma
Alma
Fred Soule
Rochester Seminary
Davis Field
Big Rapids
Princeton
Harold G. Gaunt
University
Seminary
Phi Phi Alpha Literary Society
Case Ghase
Dillean Deering
Will Sutherland
Henry Suthers
Allen McFadden
Levi Butler
Phi Phi
Hatler
Houghton Mining School
Mohn Swartz Takes Over Alma Grocery Stand
Swarte succeeds Harvey Davie in the old store once run by R. H. Miller at Alma's east end. J. N. Stoddard remains manager, bringing prior experience from Lee Merchantile Co. and Bayt and Pierce, strengthening the shop's local ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. ¥. Swarte
Alma
Harvey Davie
R. H. Miller
J. N. Stoddard
Mr. Davis
Lee Merchantily Co
Bayt and Pierce Company
Good Roads Work Praised by State Official in Alma
State Highway Commissioner Earle lauds the work of Highway Commissioner Fred Church in Alma. A mile of road finished by Church was approved by Deputy Rogers, with Arcada township to receive a $500 state reward. Citizens credit local efforts by A W Wright and ongoing graveling along the town line and roads into Alma, with more improvements planned next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alma
Earle
Fred Church
Rogers
Church
Arcada Township
A. W. Wright
Wright
Roai
Pine River
Seville
Ham
Commissioner Church
Sugar Co
Arcada
Arcadia
Churel
SHARPERS LATEST GAME
A stranger in an eastern city promises a sample of “green goods” and a one dollar bill with a swindle. Letters mailed from Long Island direct recipients to Harrisburg Pennsylvania. Postal authorities investigate the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Island
Harrisburg
Reception to Rev Hoag at Woodworth Avenue home
Last Friday evening the Loonville residence on Woodworth avenue opened to First Methodist Church friends for a reception honoring Rev and Mrs Hoag who depart this week for Battle Creek. Rev FH Clapp and wife arrived, set to make Alma their home for the next year, following conference action. About 150 citizens attended as music and refreshments enhanced the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Loonvie
Woodworth Avenue
Mee CB. Hoag
Battle Creek
Fh, Clapp
Alma
Ren
Hong
Alma College Receives 10000 Bequest for Chair of Physical Culture
The will of ex-Governor Aaron T. Bilis, filed in Saginaw last week, leaves between 160000 and 410000 dollars to several public institutions. Alma College receives 10000 to establish a chair of physical culture in the women’s department, with proceeds used for salaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aaron T. Bilis
Saginaw Lant
Renee
Alma Ledtinane
Record Office sale advert urges cheap paper copies
If you want all papers, come to the Record office offering them cheap while they last. tf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Record Office
Alma College Football Opens Season With Promising Prospects
Alma Michigan prepares for the 1906-07 season with a near $300000 endowment, a strengthened faculty, and a fast scrappy team under Jessie C. Harper. The season begins Saturday at Davis Field against Ferris Institute, with hopes of winning the intercollegiate pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse C. Harper
Chicago University
Alma
Michigan
College
Jessie C. Harper
University of Chicago
Marper
Chicago
U. of M
Ile
Ala
Harper
Davis Field
Ferris Institute
State S Association Announces Michigan Meeting Dates
The 401 annual meeting of the Michigan State Sunday School Association will convene November 19 14 15, 2006 at First Methodist Church in Jackson. Notable speakers include Lt Marion Lawrance, Prof HM Hamill, and Josephine Caldwin. Delegates receive lodging, breakfast, a song booklet, a year of Advance, a convention report, and a badge for seating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michigan State Sunday School Association
Jackson
Marion Lawrance
HM. Hamill
DD. Christman
Josephine L. Caldwin
New Jersey
Chanel
Messrs
Tulfar
Meredith
New York
Michigan Passenger Association
Ty Leu
Gladdess
J. W. Milliken
Pres
State Associati
Caro Sugar Plant Start Prompts Local Hail
The Triscola County Advertiser noted the Caro sugar plant opening as a landmark event last week, highlighting community interest and regional impact. The brief mentions Wednesday as a point of reference for the discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triscola County
Sugar Plant Starts Campaign for Beet Processing
This week the sugar plant began treating leftover molasses from last year and producing fine granulated sugar. The process runs from the sugar house bin to barrels, ensuring no delay when beets arrive. The company plans to start receiving beets at weighing stations on the 27th, with October 1 as the start date for beet intake at factory sheds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bharcel
Export Shipments of Creamery Butter from CM Produce Co
The Central Michigan Produce Co plans a carload shipment of 40,000 pounds of creamery butter to London England. European buyers, after sampling the CM product, now purchase it by the carload, showing strong demand for the export.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Michigan Produce Co
London
England
Central Michigan
Dogs Kill Sheep Near Forest Hill Farm
Saturday night dogs slaughtered six sheep belonging to Mr. Carr a mile east of Forest Hill. Several others were torn and mangled but believed to survive. The owner’s identity was unknown and the dogs may pose danger to the farm going forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carr
Forest Hill
Fatal Burn Accident Near Bethany Tolling Tragedy
The St Louis Independent reports the fatal burn of Mrs. Cornell of Bethany township after a gasoline stove explosion at their home four and a half miles east of the city. She attempted to extinguish the fire by leaping toward a water tank but perished about noon Tuesday. She leaves a husband and a six year old son, and was a daughter of D C Rounds. Funeral services were to be held in Ovid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornell
Bethany Township
St. Louis Independent
Daniel Cornell
D.C. Rounds
Ovid
Methodist Pastor Rev F H Clapp Appointed in Alma
Rev F H Clapp receives appointment to the Methodist church in Alma for the coming year. He is an eastern graduate of Drew Theological Seminary, noted for culture and scholarship, and previously served four years at Haven M E Church in Jackson. Mrs Clapp is from the east, daughter of a Congregational minister with a suburban church near Bo. Also announced were conference visitors Rev A L Toner and Rev J W Vickers to Boston University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Vickers
Jackson
M. E
A. L. Toner
Boston University
Accident at Pere Marquette depot shocks Stanton
The Stanton Clipper reports a tragic accident at the Pere Marquette depot when a boy, Vernor Lowe, aged years, attempted to jump onto a moving car during switching. A wheel severed part of his head and legs, witnesses including several ladies. The body was prepared for burial, funeral held at his parents home, interment at Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pere Marquette
Vernor Lowe
Chas. Lowe
Geo. C Prevette
Young Lowe
Forest Hill Cemetery
First Game Of The Season Football Open Invite
The season opener is set for Saturday with the first football game of the year. Attend and show support by turning out to cheer the team and offer encouragement in person.
Directors Call The Meeting Alma Board Of Trade Endorses Little Giant Hay Press Co
The Alma Board of Trade endorsed the Littl Giant Hay Press Co after careful investigation. Seventy members will meet at city hall to discuss details and the potential to establish a major west coast manufacturing enterprise in Alma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Alma
Board of Directors
Hay Press Co
Alma Buard of Trade
Little Giant Hay Press Co
Saginaw Men Come on Town Tour to Bind Interests
Saginaw business leaders plan a circular trip by special train with 23 to 35 delegates. They will stop at Alma and other towns to meet local businessmen, not to sell goods, aiming to strengthen ties between Saginaw and surrounding communities. The schedule notes arrival at Alma on October evening and departure October 4 morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saginaw
Saginaw Courier-Merald
Alma
Ovil Business Mens? Association
Board of Trade
Meeting of Farmers Club in Elwell area
The Seville and Sumner Farmers' club meets with Mr. and Mrs. Wm. T. Pitt on Thursday October 4, 1006, two miles north and one mile west of Elwell. Come early bring lunch and we will try to make it a pleasant and profitable day for everybody by order of Committee WJT BETs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seville and
Sumner Farmers’ Club
Wm. T. Pitt
Elwell
Clover Huller Burned In Apparent Arson Threat
Wm Ceasar left his engine and clover huller on a corner in Middle ton. Neighbors found the huller burning after 11 40 p m. A door was opened to admit draft and the machine set afire. A threat linked to union pressure years ago may explain the act. Loss reported heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Cedsar
Middleton
Mr. Ceasar
Ceasar
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Rochester, N. Y
Harold Gaunt
Mohn Swartz
Vada
Hoag
State S. Association
Tesse C. Harper
M. A.C
Hillsdale
Kalamazoo
Albion
Lansing
Oliver
Convis & Convis
Dantel Cornell
Bethany
Vietin
F. H. Clapp
Stanton
Little Giant Hay Hay Press Co
Meeting OF Farmers’ Club
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