Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1917-05-31
SUMNER

Robert Pawson is on the sick list. !
Mrs. Ella Hicks was called to Crys-
tai Monday by the illness of her
daughter, Ina.
Mr.. and Mrs. Howard Butler of
berrieu Springs came Tuesday to Wis
il their parents.
Mr.. and Mrs. Emory milford, at
present living at St. Louis. are be-
ing congratulated on the birth of a
son, born May 22nd.
Frank Hicks of Forest Hill visited
his parents Wednesday.
r. Hayden of Grand Rapids trans
acted business here Wednesday.
William Dwell is suffering with
rheumatism.
Elroy Billings of Toledo, is still
very i'll at the home of Mr.. and Mrs.
W Dwell.
Mr. and Mrs Ben Bennett OF near
Crystal attended the commencement
exercises at the church Friday even
ing
Perry Pew and wife of Ferris at
tended the commencement exercises
Friday evening.
John Robson and wife were in Al
ma Friday on business.
a. K. Woods was in Ithaca Fri
day and Saturday ON business.
Nj and Mrs. Fred Fullerton came
Thursday from Jackson to the latter's
parents until after Decoration Day.
Mrs +. j. Graham and Mrs John
Robson were in Alma shopping Fri
day.
George Daniels of Carson City
transacted business here Saturday.
Mrs Sam Cleverdon and daughter
Mildred. and Mrs Charles Ostlander
were in Alma Saturday, shopping
Samuel Hicks of Elm Hall was call
ing on friends Saturday.
Mr. and Mrs. Ben Shaffer and
mother of New Haven were calling
ON friends Saturday.
Glare Wood of Cleveland. after
ten days visit with his grandpar-
cnts. left Saturday for Alma where
he will visit over Sunday with rcla-
tiyes. He will return home Tuesday
accompanied by his grandmother
Mrs. Wood, and cousin. Miss Fernc
prayer, Of Sumner
Ernie Arris Of Alma visited Sunday
with friend. returning Sunday even
ing.
Charles Hicks and family of Ferris
and Mr.. and Mrs Phil Hicks motor
ed to Forest Hill Sunday TO spend
the day with Frank Hicks and wife
Mr.. and and Mrs. Jason Church,
formerly of Sumner but at present
living at Fowler, are the proud par
ents Of baby girl, who answers
10 the name of Roma Irene
Mr.. and Mrs Floyd Nelson of FL
well entertained Sunday Mr.. and Mrs
Herbert Church and daughter.
The commencement exercises Of
the Sumner high school were held
last Friday evening. May 25th. at the
disciple church The graduating
class consisted OF three members
Walter Every. Mia Stafford and Mil
.dred Harvey. The following pro-
gram was carried out:
lnvocation-Rev George Brown
Music-Seaman Orchestra
Vocal Duet-Rev. and Mrs. Brown
Glass Address-Pres. o. l.. Smith
Presentation Of Diplomas-Prof
A. r. Woods
Bencdiction-Rev. George Brown.
The music rendered by the Seaman
orchestra and the Duet by Rev. and
Mrs. George Brown of Riverdale
made the evening enjoyable The
talk given by Attorney o. l.. Smith
e Ithaca was especially appreciated
by the audience.
Mrs. Jacob Wolford attended
birthday party at the home of Mrs
William Standish in New Haven last
Saturday.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Virgil Con-
norton of Alma son Saturday. May
2Gth. Mr.. and Mrs. Connorton were
residents Of this vicinity until last
fall
Forty-onc Republic motor trucks
passed through here Sunday after
noon enroute to Chicago.
Mrs. Newsbaum was called 10 Ash
ley the first of the week by the seri-
Gus illness Of her father. Mr.. Stau-
haugh.
Mr.. and Mrs. Calvin Race and son
Of Grand Rapids were in Sumner
Sunday calling on friends.
Miss Nelson. who has spent sew
clal days with Mrs. William Fowler.
returned o her home at Ewel
Thursday.
Charles Perry and wife and grand
son. Abbc. Of Alma were Sunday
quests of their daughter, Mrs. Verne
Wilson
Lawrence Donohuc has sold his
tenant house to Benjamin ShafFor
who will move it to Maple.
The Ladies' Aid society met with
Mrs. Lucy Henderson Wednesday.
A. K. Woods and wife and children
were Ithaca business transactors
Monday evening.
Charles Button has returned to his
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