Republican Convention in Ithaca Endorses Administration and Fordney
At the Ithaca county convention Republicans endorsed the administration and praised hopefuls for the November ballot. Delegates elected to the state convention included Ezra L. Smith and Arthur Murphy among others, with 72 of 186 delegates present. A resolution congratulating Hon. Joseph W. Fordney, retiring congressman from this district, was read as part of the day’s proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ithaca
Joseph W. Fordney
A. B. Darraugh
Muskegon
O. T. Smith
J. ©. Chick
H. 5
Babcock
Alma
Anl Willis G. Went
St. Louis
Thomas J. Clark
Arthur Murphy
R. McCall
C. W. Ghidings
J. ©. Chambers
Jotham Allen
A. R. Wheeler
E. W. Mulholland
Win B. Wilson
St. Louie
Ithaca Township & Wheeler
Sumner
Pine
River
Lafayette
Newark
Bethany
Thirtown
W. E. Wilson
W. Mulholland
O. L. Smith
Joseph E. Sartor, Jr
Ezra L. Smith
Summer Township
Bt. Laie
J. M. Montigel
Charles E. Watson
Breckenrid
Harvey Thompson
Alma Votes to Return Alma to Central Time
By council action the city of Alma will revert from Eastern to Central Standard Time at midnight October 1 The change discussed in commission proceedings will take effect Sunday at midnight ensuring residents set clocks back one hour to avoid Monday confusion.
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City Commission
Alma
Commos Sion
Mallee
Ferris and Cummins Speak in Alma Campaign Trail
Woodbridge N Ferris and Cummins Democratic candidates for U S Senator and Governor spoke at Alma High School Auditorium to a good crowd. Ferris attacked national issues while Cummins focused on Michigan state affairs.
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Ithaca
St. Louis
Woodbridge N. Ferris
Cummins
United States
Alma
Ferris
Michigan
Perris
Mr. Cummins
Alma College to Add New Fireproof Stack Room
Alma College plans a westward expansion of its library with a new fireproof stack room adjoining the museum at an estimated cost near 40000 dollars. Architects will begin plans soon, the project likely a year away. The library ranks fourth in size among Michigan nonstate educational institutions, hosting major collections and recataloguing under librarian Miss Annette P Ward. Rev and Mrs Duffey were surprised by a congregation welcome home from the church.
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Alma
School For Higher
Alma College
Michigan
University of Michigan
Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan State Normal
Vail Hoaot
Misa Annette P. Ward
Cooper
Kneeland
Elliott
Barkley
Longyear
Ind
M. W. Duffey
M. E
Duffey
Alma Church
Last Chance to Buy Treasury Savings Certificates
Advertisement urging purchases of U S Treasury Savings Certificates at old prices before October 1. Denominations range from $20 to $1,000 with tax advantages and projected increases to $20.50 and $1020. Local post office is contact point. F O Parker P M is the promoter.
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U. S. Treasury Savings
F. O. Parker
P.M
Alma College to get a new heating plant soon
Alma College will install a larger heating plant with three boilers, doubling capacity over the old two. The old brick stack will be replaced, allowing future classes to paint their numerals, while the project costs about 8000 dollars. President Crooks says it will not be ready today.
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Alma College
Crooks
M. A. C. Opens for Sixty Sixth Year At Michigan Agricultural College
Michigan Agricultural College opened its sixty sixth year on September 27 with high early enrollments expected to reach or exceed last year's 1,600 students. Agricultural and engineering programs lead in enrollment while home economics applied science forestry and veterinary medicine follow. This year marks the first full term under President David Friday and Secretary H. A. Halladay as new college executives guiding MA C into a new era.
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Michigan Agricultural College
David Friday
H. A. Halladay
Rural Carrier Examination Opens In Alma Michigan
The U S Civil Service Commission announces an exam on October 14 1922 in Alma Michigan for rural carrier vacancies at Crystal Michigan and nearby routes. Salaries: wagon routes 1800 a year plus 80 per mile over 24. motor routes 2450 to 2600 a year. Separate exams no longer, appointments from the name register. Open to citizens domiciled in the post office territory, with Form 177 requirements. Both men and women may enter but sex may be specified for certification. Women with military disability or widows of service members may be considered. Forms and blanks available, apply promptly to Washington DC.
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United States Civil Service Commission
Alma
Mich
Crystal
U. S
U. 5
Washington, D. C
Commission
Washington, D.C
City Wide Religious Rally Across Alma Churches
Alma Federation of Churches plans a city wide rally next Sunday October 1 with each church organizing services and urging all members to invite friends not regularly attending. A religious census will be conducted October 8 by volunteers to visit every home and invite attendance.
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Churches of
Alma
Alma Federation of Churches
Committee Selects Republican County Committee For Two Years
Under a new state law the Republican nominees named the county committee for two years. James G. Kress of Ithaca was named chairman with Nellie Scathtergood of Alma as vice chair and John C. Chick as secretary. A full slate of township and ward representatives followed, listing names from Alma St. Louis Arcada and surrounding townships. The note ends with an advertisement for The Stream of Life film at Eastminster Chapel Sunday at 7:30 p.m. Rev. Gelston sponsors the event.
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Republican County Committee
Alma
St. ‘Louis
Breckenridge
James G. Kress
Ithaca
Nellie Scathtergood
John C. Chick
Henry Mead
J. J. Fuller
Mra
E. L. Smith
Eastminster Chapel
M. EB
Gelston
Free Saturday Shows at Strand Theatre for Farmers
A new arrangement in Alma states the Strand theatre will host free Saturday afternoon shows from 1 30 to 8 30 for farmers and local friends. The initiative follows weather driven changes and replaces former free vaudeville by the Alma Merchants Bureau. The five week trial hinges on patronage and local enjoyment.
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Alma
T. Friends
Strand Theatre
C. A. Miller
Central Michigan
Alma Merchants Bureau
Theare
Alma Merchants
Miller
To Open School of Dancing Here
Professor Firensen will open a dancing school at the Elks Temple Asia Mich on October Sth for about fifteen weeks. He comes highly recommended from Alma and aims to teach new dances popular nationwide with emphasis on health and rhythm.
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Firensen
Saginaw
Michigan
Elks’ Temple
Asia
Mich
Tle
Hin Darkes
Fivenson
Alma
Fudd
Municipal Service Commission
New York City
Former Business Man is Married in Alma
Former business man J Wil Noyes wed Myrta Keltner in a ring ceremony at the minister's residence 128 W Downie St. They plan a short honeymoon and will reside in South Bend Indiana where Noyes is superintendent of a local cleaning and dyeing works.
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J. Wil Noyes
Myrta Keltner
Noyes
Alma
Hillsdale
Star Cleaning
Keltner
Allexan
Star
E. EB. Shouffler
W. Downie Street
South Bend
Indiana
B. B
Vincent Gains in Recount for Eighth District Nomination
The county recount in Michigan's Eighth District shows Bird J. Vincent gaining overall, with gains in Saginaw offset by Smith leads in Clinton and Montcalm counties. Recounting continues in Saginaw as of Monday, with initial counts halted by missing metallic seals. Fordney Vincent and Washington speaker set for Ithaca event at Brown's Opera House.
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Eighth
Saginaw County
Bird J. Vincent
Saginaw
William M. Smith
St. Johns
Clinton County
Vincent
Montcalm
Soni
Smith
Shiawassee
Hazelton Township
Alma Sugar Plant ready to start beet campaign
The Alma Plant of the Michigan Sugar wing plans the annual beet slicing and sugar production campaign likely starting between October 1 and 12. Repairs completed, coal on hand, about 10,000 tons of beets under contract locally, and up to 30,000 tons from outside. campaign expected to last about 75 days with payroll running into the thousands benefiting Alma and nearby towns.
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Michigan Sugar ¢ Wing
Alma
Jotham Allen
Almai
Annual Reception to the Teachers
The Federation of Churches hosts an annual reception for city teachers at the Christian Church on East Superior Street at p m Friday. Everyone is invited to welcome Alma's pedagogues warmly. Under Mrs. Paul Crandell's committee plan there will be readings violin solos vocal solos piano pieces old time songs and games with refreshments. The event aims for a good time in a informal setting.
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Federation of Churches
Christian Church
East Superior Street
P. m
Alma
Paul Crandell
W. L. Gelston
Messrs
Bistline and
Davis
Laurense Dead Alma College Trustee in Detroit
Leonard Laurense of Detroit, longtime Alma College trustee, died at home after a long illness. He was the second Alma trustee to die in forty days, following Dr. James Barkley, former board chairman. Laurense was known for sending calendars to faculty and students every Christmas despite poor health. He had one of the best attendance records among trustees until two years ago. Cider barrete for sale Superior Bakery advertisement 70-2whs.
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Leonard Laurense
Deroit
Alma College
James Barkley
Alma
Laurense
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