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The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

"Ted' whelpley, formerly one OF
Lakelahds most popular young men
is again in the city after. spending
some time in Biloxi, Miss, where he
went after his return from. service
il France.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22
LaCOnicS
Jacksonville Pastor to Speak

Rev. Rufus A. Russell, of Jackson
vile, will speak in lakeland at III"
First Christian church at 1850 Mon
day evening.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22
Mrs. Burnett Receivers

Mrs. Paul NJ. Burnett, who was re-
emily operated upon for appendicitis
at the Morrell Memorial Hospital, had
recovered sufficiently this morning to
return to her home at Barlow.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

John Lemasters is rapidly relov
ering from recent illness at the
home of his father, DR.. Lemasters,
600 South Florida avenue.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

well will be glad to know he has re
turned home from the Lakeland San
ilol ium where he underwent an or
Grafton about ten days ago. He
getting along nicely. Z
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

New Orleans has a 15-year-old cir
artist, Miss Edna Merle ScheppegrelI
who is making a success as an inteE
ior decorator.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. John Fuque, of
Greensboro, Ky. arrived yesterday al
ternoon and were guests of Mr.. and
Mrs. o. H Ford. They left today for
Arcadia, where they have property in
terests. Mr.. and Mrs. Fuque expressed
themselves as much charmed with
Lakeland.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

Mrs. Beck, who was so painfully
injured by fall last Saturday night
is reported to be doing as well as
could be expected under the circum-
stances. She is Il sister of Mrs. j
Edgar Wilson, and is at the home Of
Mrs. Wilson 400 South Tennessee,
under the care of trained nurse.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

Mr.. and Mrs. w. 2, Ramsdcll are
now pleasantly located at the resi-
dencc CT Mrs. J NJ Ramsdell.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

Misses Lola and Lottie Lawlcr
spent the day yesterday with friends
in Kissimee.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

w. W. Chase and X. T. Haynes
we're business visitors to Tampa yes
terday.
The Lakeland evening telegram. (Lakeland, Fla.) 1911-1922, 1921-01-22

1t is upholstered of Velour
spring cuhono. edge and pillow with coil
construction this
ting prices January giving
public that breaking all rec9rds
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
INF ROPER DIET
HAND|CAPs CHILD
CLINIC FINDS CHILDREN IN
DERWEIGHT AND PASSES
BLAME TO APPETITES.

Lansing, July Who rules "the
great American homc?"
THE child, in too many instances, 4"
insists DR.. X. NJ. Olin, commissioner
Of health, in speaking Of the find
ings Of the travelling clinic Of the
state department of health, which in
recent months has held clinics in %
counties in both the Lower and Upper
Peninsulas and examined 5,21l child
rem.
OF the 5,2t1 children examined,
3,il2, or 65 per cent, were found to
be underweight on an average Of
seven pounds and six ounces enough
Dr. Olin says, "to seriously handicap
the children, since this amount repre-
sents about 10 per cent Of each child's
weight"
"Undernourishment is not due to
lack of food in the homes, in the ma
jority of cases." states the commits
sioner, "but rather to the fanciful
appctites Of the children acquired
through lack of discipline exercised
over their diets, and TO misunder-
standing on the parents part as to
what constitutes a proper diet. On a
conservative estimate Is per cent Of
all Michigan children are seriously
undcrnourishcd. It's a case of the
child debating to his parents what
he shall eat and when he shall eat it..
Thousands Of families in rural dis
tricts where milk is cheap and easily
obtained use but very little. The mere
fact that the child may consider milk
"a baby food is enough TO keep it off
the table"
TO bring the childrcns weight up
to normal, in order that they may de-
velop properly and gain a normal re-
sistancc to sickness and disease, Or.
Olin urges parents TO adopt diet Of
milk, cereals, fresh vegetables and
fruits for their children, and compel
them TO eat at regular hours.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
DROWNED IN
PINE RIVER
ON SATURDAY
HAROLD KING, AGED II, MET
DEATH WHEN SEEKING RE-
LIEF FROM THE HEAT.
Searched TlUO Hours
To Find the Body

Harold King, the seventeen-year
old son OF Mrs. Archie King Of this
city, was drowned late Saturday
afternoon in Pine river, the body be-
ing recovered about two hours later.
1t seems that young King, who was
employed at the II. w. Miner q Son
ice house, went home Immediately
after finishing his afternoons work
Saturday, changed his clothes, and
went back to the river, al spot
near the ice house. He plunged into
the river to refresh himself, and it
is believed that he suffered from
cramps, possibly due to his heated
condition when he went into the
water This was about $50 in the
afternoon. Men working nearby saw
the lad sink and calling for aid, they
went to the assistance of the lad. 1t
was two hours before the body could
be located. The funeral was held
Tuesday from the late home on Me
chanic street, and the body was
taken to McBain for burial.
Harold King was born at McBain
January T, 1904 When he was three
years old his parents moved to Digh-
ton, and two years later moved to
Lucas. Three years later they re-
turned to McBain, where they contin-
ued to reside until a year ago, when
they moved to Alma. His father died
five years ago. The lad had been a
member Of the NJ. l.. church for the
past four years. He is survived by
his widowed mother and five sisters,
Mrs. Myrtle Hunt of Alma, Mrs.
Bertha Johnson of Farwell, Ruth
King of Marion and Emma and Ncrna
who are still at home.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
MYE RS BODY
ON WAY HOME
MILITARY FUNERAL EXPECTED
TO BE HELD FOR HIM SOME
TIME NEXT WEEK.

The body Of Corporal George W.
Myers, Company X, l25th Infantry,
who was killed in action in France in
July 1913, has arrived at Hoboken,
New Jersey, from France, and is ex-
2ected to arrive within the course of
the next seven days.
1t is not known for certain yet, just
when the body will arrive, but it is un-
derstood that the bodies Of the 1909
service men which arrived from
France the first Of the week will be
held in Hobokcn until Saturday when
military services will be held there,
and that the body will then be shipped
to Alma.
Myers was the first Alma man to
enlist when the war broke out, and one
Of the first local men 10 be killed dur
ing the war The George w. Myers
Post Of this city is named in his honor.
Plans are under way for an impress
sivc military funeral here for Myers
when his body arrives here next week,
which viii exceed anything that the
Legion post has attempted in this re-
spcct in the past, it being felt that
it is due Myers that he should have
fitting recognition.
Just when the funeral will be held
cannot be told at present, due to the
fact that the exact time of the arrival
of the body is not known. 1t is hoped
to have the stores Of the city close
when the funeral is held, and the ex-
pcctations are that proclamation
will be issued by Mayor Murphy.
Efforts made yesterday to secure
a caisson have been successful, ont
having been secured in Lansing for
use at the funeral
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
1t Is "Jedge'
Biggerstdf NO,U

Joseph L. Biggcrstaff is now a jus
tice of the peace, one of the two that
Alma has. He succeeded d. l.. John
son Monday, the term of the latter
expiring, and Biggerstaff took the Of
flee by virtue Of having been elected
at the hands Of the voters of the city
this past spring, in q race that was
remarkable in that comparatively
new conner to the city was able to de-
feat his opponent, a man who had re-
sided in the city for years, and was
held in high esteem.
During the time that d. l.. Johnson
is on his vacation, which will be for
three or four weeks, "Jedge" Bigger
staff will hold forth in Mr. Johnson's
office. Unable to secure suitable
quarters Mr.. Biggerstaff availed him
self of the invitation extended by Mr..
Johnson to remain in his offices dur
ing his absence.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
Board Eligibility
Squad Is Coming

All wounded and disabled cX-service
men Of Gratiot county are to be Civ
en- an opportunity to lay their claims
before the eligibility squad Of the
Eighth District Of the Federal Board
for Vocational Education.
A representative will be ready to
see any and all disabled veterans at
the Chamber Of Commerce office in
Alma, July III, 1921.
1t is to be noted regarding the work
Of the Eligibility Squad that many
former service men believe that they
are not entitled to vocational training
because their dis, large papers do not
contain statements Of disability. This
impression should be corrected, for
even though the mans discharge pa
pers do not contain evidence Of dis
ability, he will be given training if he
can show that he has been injured or
disabled in such way that he has
become vocationally handicapped.
Some Of these men who are adj
Judged eligible for vocational train
ing will be placed in schools and col
leges to learn trades Of their own
choice, while others will be helped t.
find places near their homes where
they may acquire the desired trades
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
Smith Lands
Coaching job

Malcom Smith, who with his wife,
spent the winter and spring in Red
lands, California, will return to the
California City this fail as coach Of
the athletic teams Of the high school
in that community.
"Runt," while rather small in
stature, is rated as one of the best
athletes that Alma College ever
turned out. He was star in base
ball, basketball, football, and in track
As diamond star he also gained con
siderable fame with the Alma Re-
publics.
His Alma friends, who recognize
that Smith has what is called an "ath-
letic head" feel certain that "Runt"
will make good on the job.
He is now at Kalamazoo Normal
taking a summer course in coaching
from Bill" Spaulding.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
Vest Road Is
TO BE Improved

The farmers residing along the
state trunk line road for the four
miles west Of Alma, progressive as
they have always proven themselves
to be, when matters relating to pub
lie propositions come up, have signed
i'm sufficient number to warrant the
improving Of road by gravcling. The
work is expected to start as quickly
as possible
The road has been in bad shape for
some years, and even since the taking
over Of the road as one Of the trunk
line arteries, the work done on it has
not been Of such a nature as TO keep
,it in good shape all of the time.
The improvement of the road will
be welcomed by the general public as
well as by the farmers in that vi
cinity, and the farmers there are to
be congratulated on their foresight in
taking hold of the matter i'm the way
that they have. Some aid has been
rendered in the work by the Cham
Der Of Commerce, but without the
splendid cooperation of the farmers
themselves, little in the way of re-
suits could have been secured. The
Chamber Of Commerce stands ready
at all times TO work i'm the interests of
such improvements i'm the neighbor-
hood.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
AN EMPLQ LQYMENT
BUREAU OPENE D
ALMA CHAMBER OF COMM ERCE
SEEKS TO AID LOCAL EN-
PLOYERS AND LABOR.

Announcement has been made that
the Alma Chamber OF Commerce has
opened an employment bureau, which
is expected to work for the mutual
advantage Of not only the laboring
people Of the community, and the en-
ploycrs of Alma, but also to the ad-
vantage of the farmers Of the sur
rounding district.
1t will be the aim of this bureau to
lend any assistance possible to those
who need help, and those who are
searching for work, and right now it
promises to form an important part
in the community welfare, when there
is considerable amount of unem-
ploymcnt.
Those who are in need of workers
are requested TO file lists at the
Chamber Of Commerce office, giving
the kind of work, the pay, the type
Of workers needed, etc. The farmers
are especially welcome to use the en-
ployment bureau in this way.
Those who arc seeking work, wo-
men as well as men, should file their
names at the Chamber Of Commerce
office and efforts will be made to
secure positions. While work is not
of course guaranteed by the Chamber
Of Commerce all reasonable effort.
will be made to secure positions for
workers.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
ANNUAL SCHOOL
MEETING NEXT
MONDAY NIGHT
CANDIDATES FOR PLACES ON
THE SCHOOL BOARD FEW
AND FAR BETWEEN.
Annual Budget
Is Coming Up

The annual meeting Of the voters
Of the fractional school district in
Which the city is located, will be held
Monday evening, July II, at the high
school, at which time two trustees
are to be elected for term Of three
years, the school budget passed and
such other business as may come be-
fore the voters transacted.
The retiring members Of the school
board are Otto Sanderhoff the board
president, and W. A. Davis, whose
terms expire.
Efforts made by The Record TO de
termine if the retiring candidates
would again be candidates have been
only partially successful as Mr.. Davis
is out Of the city. 1t is reported, how
ever, that he will again be a candi-
date.
When Mr.. Sandcrhoff was asked
if he would be candidate for re-
election, he very frankly stated that
he would not say he was a candidate
in view Of the years that he had
served on the board. He would not
say, however, that if elected he would
refuse to take the place, giving an
intimation that he will again give his
services to the district if the voters
Of the district so desire.
Interest, so far as known, is not as
keen in the school board election as
in former years, and no other candi-
dates for places on the board have as
yet announced themselves. Rumor
has il that there may possibly be an
other candidate for one Of the places
ON the board, but as yet nothing def
mite seems to have developed in this
respect
As result it is possible that only
two names viii 20 before the voters
Of the district at the annual election.
If there is anything tangible to the
current rumor, three names viii be
submitted as candidates at the hands
Of the voters.
At the meeting President Sander
hoff expects to take some few min
utes in going over some # the affairs
Of the past two years to give the
voters an idea Of some Of the develop
ments that have been made, which
promises to be Of interest. The an
nual budget will also go before the
voters for their approval.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
City Planning
A Test Well

During the coming few weeks the
city officials may have one or more
new wells sunk i'm the hope Of increas
ing still more the available water sup
ply for the new pure well water sys-
tenn for the community, which it is
hoped will be in use before very long.
A well contractor visited the ses-
sion Of the city commission Tuesday
evening and the cost of sinking "A well
down to bed rock, as a test well was
taken up. The cost of the work was
estimated at somewhat over $1,000.
1t is expected that the city will
have a court order i'm few days,
which will release the well machine
for the city's use for the sinking Of
the new well, or wells as the case
may be.
The money for the cost Of the new
test well was provided in the bond is
sue, which the voters passed last No
vembcr, the money from which is be-
ing used to enlarge the pure well
water system, add new water mains,
etc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
w. Il. c. THIMBLE CLUB

The W. X. {. Thimbe Club at
Mrs. Struble's was well attended for
such warm day. The work consist
ed of piecing quilt blocks. Sixty
were pieced. The following officers
were elected: Agnes Mckenzie, pres
ident; Adell Irish, vice president;
Erma Dmham, secretary; 4. Martha
Walker, treasurer. Among the Wis
itors were four generations of the
GARNER family, Mrs. Adeline GARNER
and her daughter, Clara Brad, from
Phoebus, Virginia, and her daughter,
Mable Hickman from Princess, Md,
and her daughter, Lucila. A boun-
tiful lunch was served and good
time enjoyed by all.
The next Thimblc Club will con-
vcne in the park, July 10, in the af-
tcrnoon. Potluck supper G.. A. X.
mon and husbands are cordially in
vited.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
George Carl Titus
Married THURSDAY

George Carl Titus, one Of the well
known young men Of this city, who
recently signed a contract as super
intendent Of the Cheboygan schools
for his second year, was married in
that city on June 80 to Miss Valborg
kcldson, daughter Of DR.. and Mrs. j.
NJ. Keldscn, the marriage taking place
at the home Of the brides parents.
About forty guests were present
at the ceremony, including the broth
err of the groom, Edward Titus, of
Alma.
Immediately after the ceremony
and wedding luncheon, Mr.. and Mrs.
Titus left for five weeks wedding
trip, during whcih time they will Wis
it in Detroit, Niagara Falls, points in
Ohio, and Alma, where they will visit
with the groom's parents before re-
turning TO Chcboygan.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
Conf FERENCE
OPENS HERE
/ NEXT WEEK
9"
ANNUAL ALMA SUMMER CON
FERENCE HAS PROMISE OF
BANNER ATTENDANCE.
Begins July II
~, Closes July II

The annual Alma Summer Confer
ence, which is available for Prcsby-
terian young people and leaders in
Sunday School work will be held at
Alma College from July IL until July
II.
The conference this year promises
to be the largest attended since the
conferences were started by the Pres
bytcrian Board of Publication and
Sabbath School Work seven years
ago. 1t is estimated that about one
hundred and fifty young people and
Sunday School workers will attend
the conference, which is one of the
two that are to be held in Michigan
this year.
That the demand for the confer
ences is growing greater Zach year is
shown from the fact that there is
a constantly increasing attendance at
them, or at least at the Alma Summer
Conference.
From morning until evening each
day of the conference promises to be
filled with activity. Morning dcvo-
tional period, the time for study and
the various classes take up the time
in the morning. In the afternoon
comes a rest period. A recreation
period with various athletic games
follows. In the evening out-of-door
vesper services are held, at which in
spirational addresses are given.
The program this year calls for the
appearance of some well known
Church and Sunday School workers.
Among them are William Ralph Hall,
Miss Kinniburgh, J. A. Mundcll, Carl
Attig, Miss Norton, Mrs. Walter
Howell, Rev. c. A. Latham, Rev. Gel
ston, Professor Roy c. Hamilton, Rev.
w. c. knight, Rev. w. Il. Shirley, and
representatives of the various wo-
mems boards Of the church.
In the morning the classes will be
divided into three periods. During
the week the first period will bring in
Bible Study, Home Missions, Sunday
School organization and management,
the Cradle Roll, and the Westminster
Guild course. The second period will
cover missionary education in the in
dividual church, teacher training,
Junior Sunday School and society
methods, young peoples society meth
ods and individual church program Of
religious education. The third period
will cover the questions, "IIow We
Got Our Bible" foreign missions,
Teen age Sunday School, young peo-
pies department methods and essen
tial Christian doctrines.
The class period will be brought to
close each morning with an open par
lament for the discussion Of the ques-
tions, How Our Church Works" and
Life Questions Of Young People"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
G00D ROADS
TOUR STARTS
MOTORCYCLE LEAVES DETROIT
SATURDAY AND WILL PASS
THROUGH ALMA.

The mOtOrcadc of the Michigan
Pikers will arrive in Alma at 9:i5
a. m. Sunday and remain here
until l:l5. A good roads meet
ing will he held at Wright Park
at this time To which the public,
especially the farmers in the vi
cinity of Alma, is invited. The
Ford band of forty pieces ac-
companies the tourists, and will
render several selections Of a ma
ture appropriate for the day.
Splendid good roads speakers will
be on hand to give short ad-
dresses.
1t is regarded as unfortunate
that the route of the tourists -
such that they must make Alma
Sunday, but the route being as il
is, the Sunday meeting cannot
well he avoided, if good roads
meeting is held in this city.
The seventh annual good road.
tour of the Michigan Pixies Associa
ton, Inc, leaves Detroit Saturday a
noon for a l5l9 day intense campaign
for better highways and the popular
zation of through tour routes in tn,
Great Lakes district.
The tour is international for a sec
md time, its most northern tcrmina
being the Canadian Twin Port, For
William and Port Arthur. 1t il
known as the around Lake Super
ior" tour. 1t will traverse the Lowe
Michigan Peninsula from south t,
north, the Upper Peninsula of tn,
state, from east to west
skirt the southern shore of Lake Su
pcrior, through northern Wisconsin
follow the north shore of Superior
from Duluth, through Minnesota an,
Continued on page two)
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
HEADLIGHT LAW
CHANCES SOON
NEW STATUTE REGARDING USE
OF AUTO LIGHTS BECOMES
EFFECTIVE SOON.

Few people know Of the drastic
auto headlight laws which were
passed by the last legislature. The
following is the sense Of the bill,
which will be drastically enforced in
every county Of the state. Auto own
ers should acquaint themselves with
its provisions.
The headlight law has just been
passed by the Michigan Legislature,
Bill No IS, and will go INTO effect on
the 18th Of August, the date on which
all new laws passed by the 1921 ses-
sion of the Legislature will become eff
fcctive. This law will not permit the
use of the motorists Menace" the
"glaring head lamps and specifies
that:
No portion Of the beam Of light
when pointed rs feet or more ahead
of the lamp shall rise above IA plane
l2 inches higher than and parallel
with the level surface ON which the
NttiClc SJdildS.
The bill also states: If said vehicle
can exceed speed limit Of - miles
per hour, then they shall have front
lamps capable Of furnishing light Of
sufficient candlepuWer to render any
substantial object clearly discernble
on level highway at least 200 feet
ahead at all times and at the same
time at least seven feet to the right
Of the axis Of such vehicle for dis
dance of at least 100 feet
The Bill further provides: That
no electric bulb or other lighting de-
wise Of a greater capacity than 81
candlepower shall be used, no matter
how the same may be shaded, covered
or obscurcd."
The Universal Headlight Law is
now in force in several states, such
as Connecticut, Massachusetts, New
York, New Jersey, Wisconsin, Ohio,
California and others. 1t is now up
before practically every state legisla-
turc.
1t is the intention of all parties in
N'ltNA'h III Allf duiDillODllt lIUNNliN
that this law shall be i'm force in all
states and Canada so far as to insure
safety to motorists who tour from one
state to another All laws pertaining
to such vehicles, should be the same
in all states.
As the laws demand lights must
not glare and must produce sufficient
light to reveal an object 200 feet
ahead Of the car at one time and at
the same time, it is very apparent
that the use Of the DINNER switch
does not apply.
1t is estimated that between go and
75, per cent of the automobiles now i'm
use in Gratiot county are not equipped
with lights that will be legally usable
after the new law goes into effect
on August 10.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1921-07-07
Mrs. Rend Kanter
HOnOred at Meet

At meeting of the district organ
izaztions of the American Legion
and the Womcn's Auxiliary Posts at
Owosso lst week, Mrs. Rcna Kanter
of this city was among those who
were honorcd, the Alma woman be-
ing elected as vicc-prcsdcnt of the
distct organization, which includes
both Legion Posts and Auxiliaries
Willbcr NJ Brucker of Saginaw was
elected as president and George Met
calf of Saginaw was elected as treas
urer.