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Newspaper

The Alma Record

Location

Alma, Michigan, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1920

Page

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Victory Comes In Final Game Of Series

Reports from the closing two-game set between Republics and Toledo Rail Lights show a 2-0 loss on Saturday with Sherlow pitching tightly, then a 6-0 defeat Sunday as Hagerman toed the box for the Truckmakers. The Republics lead the season standings tied with the Rail Lights, while the Republics claim strongest semichampionship potential. Highlights: Sherlow outpitched Collamore but unlucky. Brambly relieved Bell to finish a one-sided Sunday contest. Died in West: Emma Bunge of Jinx Elder Montana formerly of this city.

Toledo Rail Lights Traction Buckeye State Sherlow Hagerman Rail Lights Middle West Staleys Decatur Illinois Republic Detroit All Stars Pyotts Chicago Murphy-Did-Its Collmore Collamore Brenegran Wilde Hunter Bienegan Clark Sweeney Brenegan Bell Brambly Innnings New York Americans Arenegan Rip Remson Republica Lee Chouinard Fir Hivesnahun Han Danedle Laney Mek Gt Royle Mekwrott Chauinand MeEiligett Haw Cout Haverman Oaken Ware Twasty Harenge Bite MeEligott Fe Tivitas Boyle McEliigott Hoven Elde Cholee Oakes Cranckle Jeff Loney McFilicott Firller

Alma High to Battle Owosso After Ithaca Defeat

Ithaca’s loss to Owosso last week spurred Alma High School football to hard practice as they plan to avenge the 2–0 opening defeat. Davis Field hosts the clash at 4 45 p m with a stronger Alma lineup, including veterans Cross and Ellison and developing lineman Nelson, determined to turn the tide.

Ithaca Alma High Owosso High Owonso Davis Field Owosso Mullin Cross Ellison Nelson Pounder

Alma College Green Eleven Faces Openers vs Michigan Agri

Alma College plans a green football eleven for fall with potential power and speed. Coach Steele hopes the squad improves after opening against Michigan Agricultural College at East Lansing, then strengthens for the MIAA race. Waggoner likely at center. Hiteman and McFadden compete for guard. backfield battles include Brewer, Barabrau, and McNaughton with Heattie and Walker at quarter and full.

Alma College Maroon and Cream Michigan Agiies East Lansing Aggies Alma Michigan Waggoner McFadden Howell Hiteman Brewer St. Louis Barabrau McNaughtor Croswell McNaughton Rowe Rothberg Imlay City Steele M. A

Jessie Wolford to retire as city clerk on October 15

Mrs. Jessie Wolford, longtime city clerk, resigns from her post and will retire from the city job on October 15. The announcement notes her years of service and her plans after leaving office.

Jessie Wolford

NOW SUCCESSOR IS SECURED Commission Must Locate a New Official or Appoint a Deputy

City notes a surprising resignation as Mrs. Jessie Wolford, city clerk, announced she will leave October 14. The commission accepted the notice with no stated reason, noting the workload of a single clerk. Wolford, the first woman to hold city office here, leaves a vacancy with no current deputy, thrusting the commission to name a successor or temporary deputy promptly.

Commission Jessie Wolford City Commission Carl E. Gallagher Wolford Murphy

Married Wednesday in Breckenridge for Marguerite Crawford and James Hopkins

The Sept 21 Breckenridge ceremony joined Miss Marguerite A Crawford and Mr. James M Hopkins before about fifty guests. The bride wore ivory satin with lace and carried white roses. attendants included Miss Helen Kingsbury and Mrs Edwin Jukeway. After a dinner the couple left for a honeymoon, planning to reside at Riverdale after October 20.

Breckenridge Marguerite Agnes Crawford Thomas Crawford James Millard Hopkins Marshall Hopkins Grace Roberts Alma College Miss Roberts L. J. Steadman Roberto Alf F. Crawford Helen Kingsbury Alma Mild Edwin Jukeway Flint Minx Thelma Huntoon Clarence Hopkins, Jr Bestanon Edwin Jakeway DuVoid Shepard Messi Roland Morrison Edward Crawford Ithaca H. Blair DeVall Watson Crawford Mee Hopking Iagare Palle Field Penn Ant Mra Jakeway Hopkine Maryiager Riverdale Elevator Company Riverdale

Rally Day Proclamation Urges Citywide Church Attendance

Alma mayor Charles R. Murphy proclaims Rally Day for Sunday October 3rd urging every resident to attend divine worship at their church and to continue weekly church attendance throughout the year to improve the community’s moral tone.

Alma Federation of Churches Alma Charles R. Murphy

Night School to Open Monday in Alma High School

On Monday October 4 at 7 00 p m a night school opens in Alma High School with courses in commercial work manual training regular high school subjects dressmaking and cooking. Classes meet two or three times weekly with tuition 3 00 or 4 00 monthly. Credit will count toward high school credits. Enrollment emphasis urged at the high school building Monday evening to form the classes and begin early instruction.

Hight J. W. Kelder Alma Public Schools Kelder Alma

Alma Proclaims City Rally Day to Boost Church Attendance

Mayor Charles R. Murphy backs a city wide Rally Day on Sunday October 4 as Alma Federation of Churches urges all residents to attend services. The drive targets 4 000 county children with only about half in Sunday schools and promotes a broader move to make Alma a city of churches with the slogan pack the churches and sustained efforts beyond the day.

Alma Federation of Churches Charles R. Murphy Alma Thin City Chicago Gratiot Churenesse

Sweet Shop Bought by Bardavil Company in Alma

Nick Bardavill and William Bourikas, part of Nick Bardavil & Company which owns the European Cafe, purchased the Strand Sweet Shop in Alma. They secured a lease with Strand Theatre manager C A Miller and plan to develop the venue for showhouse patrons while continuing focus on the European Cafe. Andrew Jacobson, from Kenosha Wisconsin, will manage the Strand Sweet Shop.

Nick Bardavin William Bourikas Nick Bardavil & Company Strand Sweet Shop Sweet Shop Bardavill C. A. Miller Strand Theatre Ile Nick Burdavilli Andrew Jacobson Alma Kenosha Wisconsin Nick Bardavill

Alma High Stumbles in Season Opener at Ithaca

Alma high school football opened with a 2 to 0 loss at Ithaca as a first quarter safety decided the game. Coach blame cites poor play calling rather than Ithaca superiority, with Alma failing to capitalize on multiple chances despite dominating early territory.

Alma High Ithaca Ratoe County Statere Almaelan Tts Ithacans Aime Ithaes Fay Pigkin Itack

Reregistration Rules and Local Notices Confer

Fragmented item outlines reregistration rules for cities by population and August deadlines, then shifts to obituaries, church conventions in Michigan, and notes on Sunday school sessions. Mentions Rev J C Alliott of Troy and H M Crooks, Arlington burial. Also references Little Rock Coal Co and National Sunday School conventions.

East J. C. Alliott Troy H. M. Crooks

Alma voters to decide $80,000 bond for water system upgrade

Alma city voters face an $80,000 bond at the November election to fund an elevated tank and a million gallon reservoir. City manager William Reynolds reports daily, 24 hour, and surplus well water analyses, aiming to store water for fire protection and avoid river water. The plan includes new wells and deeper penetrations to secure adequate supply and a rapid tank fill within a week.

City Commission James G Kreks Alma William £. Reynolds Tinta Reynolds Mate Citg Commission

Lumber firm merges sheds to form county’s largest woodyard

J D Sullivan of Little Rock Coal Company announces the acquisition of Spaulding shoe from Home Lumber & Fuel and immediate remodeling of combined sheds. The plan adds a carpenter shop, planers, and a wind-owed finishing area, creating a large woodyard. About twenty-five Women’s Auxiliary members of the American Legion meet at the city ball. Mrs Kanter presides and awards a prize in a humorous contest. The next meeting is announced for Tuesday evening October 11 with a note to watch the paper for details.

Little Rock Coal Company Michigan Spaulding Muskegon Espanade Aervier Tullar Meredith Methodist Ogildeey’s M. ES Shurch Kates Che Hawie Wetntine Penersy Suday School Neporiatione Home Lumber & Fuel Company J. D. Sullivan

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West Emma Bunge Jinx Elder Montana Bax Elder Tooley Republics Meet Owosso Marguerite Crawford James M. Hopkins Beckenridge State Street Frank Valetine Frank Chronis Nick Frantscs DeLuxe Candy Company Mr. Frantscs Mr. Barbas Detroit Franteos Athens Greece Mr. Valetine Me. Chronie Prartros Nick Frantens Gren Idan RS Court House Tehaca Farm Bureau of Michigan Malden Ove State Farm Bureau Boston Bacon Brewer's Alma Federation Charles HR. Murphy Nick Bargavin Ithaca 15 High School Onder Loh Miley Tegieler
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