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Newspaper
The Alma Record
Location
Alma, Michigan, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1921
Page
6
Lansing and cities statewide mark Tuberculosis Sunday from Sept 24 to Oct 9 with ministers urged to preach on the disease. The Michigan Tuberculosis Association notes the state’s lowest death rate yet, attributed in part to public education and ongoing campaigns.
The Dasshters of the Jean Torrence Chapter of the D A R organized Thursday at two pm with Miss Alice Louise McDuffy directing. Mrs Potts was named organizing regent for two years and officers were appointed for a year including regent Ella Motte and secretary Tah M Guthrie. A state conference in Detroit on October 4 5 and 6 was planned with several members listed.
The Macon Daily Chronicle Sterald plant, county’s only daily, burned and paused for weeks. To revive the town’s link to news, Dick McKing the town crier was hired with a megaphone to announce the coming revival. His bell proved essential as market reports weather and notices vanished until publication resumed. A note on silkworm cocoons ends the piece.
Alma area news items mix social calls and visits with local businesses and church notices. Residents like James Ostrander, George Hebert, and Fred Slater travel, while Alma College freshmen highlight campus quirks. Community events include the Child Conservation League meeting, Shrine initiation trips, and theater outings at the Strand.
The document urges a citywide Rally Day on a designated Sunday to strengthen church attendance. Mayor Charley KB vows to promote family involvement and lifelong parish participation, urging residents to attend services with their households.
Mary Besly Wool daughter of Mr and Mrs Leslie Wool of the city wed a local groom in a quiet ceremony performed by Rev George Chart Mer ard Moe. The couple will live in the city and host a reception at the end of the week. A related item notes Michigan highway officials issuing notices about removing advertising signs from state trunk line highways and requests cooperation from local papers and residents.
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