Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1918-11-21
RIVERDALE NEWS
BY Our Own Correspondent


Jay Rice, who has been in Franc,
for some time, was wounded quit,
badly in his right thigh by "A machin,
gun bullet, and has been in the hos
pital for nearly month.
Harold Wilson of Alma was in
town Thursday on business. He has
had To give up his position at the
Wright House livery on account OF
poor health.
Born to Mr.. and Mrs Harry F1ans
burg, Monday, November 18th, a
daughter.
Allen Winters had a stroke of par
alysis last Tuesday and is in criti-
cal condition
Mr. and Mrs VIM. White, north
west of town have the heartfelt sym
patty of their many friends over the
death of their son, Frank, who died
from pneumonia while enroute 10 the
United States from France
Mrs. John Davenport, and daugh-
ter, Geraldine. are i'll with diphtheria.
Mr. and Mrs. S. Miller and Mr..
Bart Miller of Grand Rapids visited
relatives IN Alma Thursday.
The next meeting Of the Red Cross
will be held at L. A. Carmer's. The
ladies are busy preparing for a ba-
zaar which will be held a week or
two before Christmas All members
are requested 10 donate an apron, or
any fancy article, fruit, vegetables,
Jelly and pickles are acceptable
Those who have been unable to join
the Red Cross, may now have the
opportunity to show their patriotism
by giving or making fancy work, or
any of the above mentioned articles.
Arthur Harrington is working at
the Republic Truck plant in Alma.
Mrs. James Schnepp was IN Ed
more on business.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Fisher spent
Saturday with relatives at Sumner
Mrs. Thomas Carter and son, lie
land, were guests Of Mrs. George
Shong, Of Alma Friday.
Ed. Peopees and Miss Emma
Peopees of Edmore were guests of
DR.. and Mrs. Highfeld Friday
Mrs. Sidney Gould and Mrs A.
Gould were Alma visitors Saturday
The Riverdale school has been
closed the past two weeks on account
of contagious diseases in the com
munity.
Mr. and Mrs Allan Sadler Of near
Elwell were Sunday guests Of Mr.
and Mrs. Elmer Beemis
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Manley and
children visited relatives al Nesta-
burg, Sunday
Jack Moblo and son. Donald, were
in Alma Sunday calling IN friends.
Mr.. and Mrs. Claude Phelps, and
children northwest of town were
Sunday guests Of Drake Phelps and
wife.
Jack Noble was a guest of Mr. and
Mrs. Claude McFarren Of near Shep-
herd last Thursday.
George Wiltshire has been spending
the past week in Marshall, on account
of the serious illness of his sister,
Mrs. Albert Miner.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Harry visited
relatives near Shepherd Thursday.
chandler and Forest Bradley are
doing carpenter work for the govern
ment at Camp Custer.
Mr.. and Mrs. VIM. Webb, spent
Saturday near Alma. guests Of Mr..
and Mrs Wesley Webb
John Jacques was in Alma Tues
day on business.
Mr. and Mrs. Earl Winters and
children of near Detroit are visiting
relatives in this vicinity
Joe Van Alstine has been assisting
at the bank the past two weeks.
Miss Ruth Van Alstine and Ross
Van Alstine visited relatives in Alma
Friday.
Mrs. Henry Valance and Mrs.
Greenman has been in Marshall.
for the past ten days on account of
the serious illness of their sister,
Mrs Albert Miner.
Mrs. Ed. Ross Of near Elm Hall
spent Sunday with her daughter, Mrs.
Callie Foster.
Mrs. Carrie Briggs Of Edmore was
a Riverdale visitor Friday.
Mrs. Oliver Jacques and children
of Alma were Sunday guests Of John
Jacques and wife
Mrs. Sherman Hawk of St Louis
was week end guest of her daugh-
ter Mrs. Elizabeth Erskin
Nh. and Mrs. Fred Howe and
children of Alma and Mr. and Mrs.
Jay Van Leuvan of near Vestaburg
were Sunday guests Of Warren Van
Leuvan and wife.
Mr.. and Mrs. Ed. Mccoy and
daughter spent Sunday in Vestaburg.
guests of Mrs. Peter Bradley.
Bart Miller Of Grand Rapids is a
guest of Mr.. and Mrs. S. Miller west
of town.
Mrs. Cora Hudson has gone to
Ithaca to spend the winter with
friends.
Rev. George Brown is holding re-
vival meetings at Elm Hall
Rev. A. +. North mas been on the
sick list the past week