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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
COMCE RN HAS
LARGER FORCE
PAR-KAR COACH COMPANY NOW
HAS THIRTY SEVEN MEN
WORKING.

Inquiry into the present business
conditions of the Par-Kar Coach
Company this week has brought forth
the fact that this new concern To-
Gated in the old Bollstrom plant at
st. Louis is already doing much better
than it had anticipated when it first
opened. Instead Of employing 20 men
as had been announced the company
has 81 men on the payroll.
President Westfall in an interview
stated that the company now had
business enough so that the factory
would be operated at full capacity
for the next four months without any
additional business. He also stated
that the force of men is now work
ing evenings in the effort to speed
up production.
Regarding future prospects for the
business President Westfall stated
that a committee from a large city
had just recently been at the plant
going into the proposition regarding
the placing of an order for approxi-
mately $160,000 worth of buses. He
also stated that negotiations were
now under way with a certain firm
regarding the construction of about
100000 worth of winter tops.
He is very optimistic in regard to
the future possibilities of the busi-
ness and with the present business
on hand, and that which is assured
is certain that the company will do
half million dollars worth of busi-
ness the first year. He believes this
to be the best record that any truck
firm in the country can point to, when
capitalization of the business is taken
into consideration. 1t is indeed a
most remarkable showing for such a
rev industry, which is operating on
small capitalization.
Mr.. Westfall stated that the first
six of the bus jobs on the S101 ,00O
order for Grand Rapids, which were to
have been delivered on September z
have been delayed somewhat due to
delays in getting material, but stated
that these six would be ready for de-
livery on September II. This delivery
is satisfactory to the Grand Rapids
company, the Michigan Transporta.
tion Co., which has just been ap-
proved, he stated, by the Michigan
Securities Commission, and given
permission to sell its stock.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
SUNDAY SCHOOLS
ARE TO CONVENE
ANNUAL CONVENTION is TO BE
HELD IN ITHACA ON SEP
TENDER 1924.

The annual convention of the
Gratiot County Sunday School AS
sociation will be held in Ithaca,
Saturday and Sunday, September 29-
"a. A strong program is being ar
rarged for both days. The officers
Of the state association will be pres
ent throughout and help to give en-
thusiasm and instruction.
DR.. j. H. Engle, the state secretary,
is a live wire and full of helpful,
spiritual fevor.
Miss Irene Rochenbach, the newly
appointed superintendent of child
ren's work, will also be present
throughout and give addresses and
demonstrations of her work.
A young peoples conference under
inspiring leadership will also be held
Sunday afternoon.
The program will soon be printed
and sent out to workers over the
county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
Chick to Locate in
Upper Peninsula

John c. Chick, who recently with
drew from the Economy shoe store
in which he had been interested with
his father for fourteen years, an
nounced the first of the week that he
expects to locate at Marquette in the
near future, although he probably
will not move from Alma until De-
cember.
Mr.. Chick will become associated
with some other shoe men in a three
store chain venture in the Upper Pen
insula, with stores at Negawnee,
Munising and Marquette. Mr.. Chick
will have charge of the store at Mar
quette. 1t is the intention Of the
company to secure Mr.. Victor Crit
tenden, senior in Alma College, in
June, who is to have charge of one
of the stores. He has had consid-
cradle experience in the shoe bust
ness both here and at Howell.
Many people in Alma will regret
the departure of Mr.. Chick and his
family from this city. Mr.. Chick
has not only been active in the 'busi-
ness circles Of the city for the past
fourteen years, but has also been
active in local politics and for sew
eral years past has been city COM
missioner and member of the council
prior to that time.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
Mrs. RuggIeS Was
Hostess at Party

Complmenting Miss NJ. Houlihan
Of Saginaw, bride-elect of October,
Mrs. F. w. Ruggles was hostess to a
delightfully."- appointed bridge party
on last Saturday afternoon.
The guests numbered fifty, many
of them from Saginaw. Garden
flowers Of every conceivable shade
from Mrs. Ruggles own beautiful
gardens adorned the spacious rooms
wherein the tables were placed.
The prize for high score, two
lacquered candlesticks and candles of
quaint design was won by Mrs. Lun-
ming of Saginaw, the consolation go
ing to Mrs. DR.. Lamb. The house
prize, a hand painted score pad was
awarded to Miss Felman of Saginaw
and Miss Houlihan was the recipient
of beautiful imported boudoir
gown, the gift of Mrs. Ruggles.
Bridge was followed by delicious
luncheon served very daintily by eight
of the bride-elect's girl friends. Miss
Houlihan has chosen Mrs. Ruggles to
be her matron Of honor.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
NINE HONOR MEN

Nine of the twelve honor men in
the freshman class of the College of
Industries at Carnegie Tech, Pitts
burgh, Pa, the last year, were Vet
erans' Bureau trainees. This record
has been made in spite of the fact
that in a class of 40 students only
20 were Veterans Bureau men. J. X.
Matter, vocational student, led the
class with total of $40 merit points
which is a splendid record, when one
realizes that the requirement for
passing is but 1S0 points.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
Delegate Slate
Vas O. Winner

A slate of delegates to the Repub-
lican county convention to be held on
Thursday, September 81, at the court
house in Ithaca, run on slips at the
primary election was elected in each
of the six voting precincts in the city.
The delegates TO the convention are
as follows:
First Ward, first precinct.Karl
r. Adams, Daniel Sharrar, Otto San
derhoff, Thomas j. Clark, Ezra L.
Smith, Frank o. Parker, George +.
Sharrar, Jesse f. Fuller, John Spin
ney, Oscar Vibber, A. J. Archer, A.
G. Moore and II. c. McCracken.
First Ward, second precinct-Bur-
ton Hopkins, George Hetzman,
George Rule, John Mcintyre and
William Hewlett.
Second Ward, first precinct-D. w.
Adams, j, NJ Montigel, F. c. Mapes,
Homer M. Dunham, A. w. Brock, j.
c. Ritter, Victor II. Shepard and
William Falor.
Second Ward, second precinct.
p. Locey, j. J. Osborn, George Carl
and Edward Titus.
Third Ward-W. f. Wilson, II. S.
Babcock, r. b. Wagner, Dick Rock
well, j. N. Day, and Chas. o. Ward.
Fourth Francis King, Jo-
than Allen, Orville Allen, Walter
Hardgrove, Harry Moore, Floyd
Glass, Dan McCuag and Frank j.
Tucker.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
GratiOt Livestock
A Feature at Fair

Just to prove that Gratiot County
livestock can step out and get the
ribbons in competition with the best
in the state several herds of swine,
cattle and sheep are making a num-
Der of Fairs this year including
Detroit, Saginaw, Bay City, Mt.
Pleasant, st. Johns, Owosso and
Cadillac This meets the best quail
ity and when ribbons are won, means
that we must have the goods and
show them to advantage.
Reports from all the fairs have
not been received, but in every class
they had entries in except one.
Levi Pritchard showed six Hol-
stems against "Isabellas Best" and
carried off six first Champion Herd
over Dairy breeds and Best Holstein
bull special.
r. ID. Bradford made a clean sweep
with his Guernseys and placed second
to Pritchard on exhibitors herd. Both
these herds attracted much attention
and were a credit to the owners.
J. c. Wilk, Alma, showed his Ches
ter White hogs and saved that Fair
from being hogless. Of COURSE, he
won all the ribbons. Wilk also show
ed and won firsts on his early Prolif-
ic beans and Wisconsin Pedigree Gar
ley.
II. F. Mouser won seven first and
five seconds with his Shropshire
sheep. His aged ram won Grand
Champion in medium wool breeds.
A. p. Smith, Of st. Louis, won all
prizes entered for with his Hamp-
shire sheep as well as ribbons on
poultry.
j. f. Wright, of Ithaca, showed
his string of Oxford sheep and car
ried away all the ribbons.
At st. Johns, R. c. Blank, of Per-
rinton, showed his Black Topped
Merinos and duplicated the clean
sweep of all prizes made at Ithaca
the week before.
1t was also interesting TO note that
the winning Duroc Jersey yearling
sow at st. Johns and Tonia was pur-
chased at the Duroc Jersey Breeders
sale held at Ithaca last March.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
Constitution Day
to BE Observed

On the 18th day Of September,
1887, band Of statesmen, who were
assembled in Philadelphia, after hav-
ing spent many long months in study
ard discussion, signed their names
to the document which their arduous
labors had produced, namely, the
Constitution Of the United States of
America.
That day was the beginning of
days, not only for the people of the
new nation, which was then emerging
from chaos and uncertainty to a
state of order and stability, but it
was likewise a new day for the
people of the whole world as well; a
new day for oppressed humanity; a
new day for suppressed ambitions.
1t was the dawning day of unhamp-
cred achievements; of unlimited pro-
gress.
That day which ushered in new
era should be observed with appro-
pirate ceremonies and made the oc-
casion of renewed interest in the
fundamentals of free government.
The spirit and purpose of the
Constitution, so we'll expressed in the
Preamble, should be memorized by
every school-child, and cherished by
every adult.
"We, THE PEOPLE of the United
States, in order to form more per-
feet union, establish justice, insure
domestic tranquility, provide for the
common defense, promote the general
welfare, and secure the blessings of
liberty to ourselvs and our posterity,
do ordain and establish this Consti-
tuition of the United States of Amer
ica"
There is no subject which can en-
gage the human mind of anything
like the Importance Of the subject of
government, for under a wrong form
of government, social life deterio-
rates, industry is stagnant, educa-
ton is limited, religion hampered
and the masses are oppressed and in
need, while on the other hand under
the benign influence of our great Con-
stitution, we are constantly improv-
ing our standards of living, industry
has made phenomenal strides, educa-
tional opportunities are universal,
religion enjoys freedom and protec-
ton, while to our shores have come
vast millions of the oppressed of
earth, who have been speedily trans
formed into loyal American citizens.
Moreover, we see the other nations of
the world gradually falling into line,
and governments everywhere are be-
coming more liberal, after the Amer
lean pattern.
This year, the Coalition Committee
for the State of Michigan is plann-
ing statewide observance of the
Anniversary Of the Signing Of the
Constitution, and since it occurs or
Sunday, many clergymen have signi-
fled their intention TO preach upon
the subject. Teachers have also ex-
pressed a willingness to observe the
Friday preceding the anniversary
with appropriate exercises, while
farm and club organizations are pre-.
pairing special programs, and already
several industries and business
houses have agreed to call attention
to it in their bulletins, and to display
! the national colors over their places
: of business.
There is nothing that would be
: more effective in overcoming Radi
: calism in America than would 9
: renewed appreciation of the funda
mentals of our government, and it i:
hoped that this statewide effort will
: stimulate interest and cause many Il
study the Constitution.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
NO CHURCH SUNDAY

Owing to the wet weather the new
varnish on the seats in the Presby-
terian Church is not drying very
rapidly and it will be impossible to
hold services this coming Sunday as
had been planned. 1t is probable
that the opening will be delayed for
one week.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
MARRIAGE is ANNOUNCED

Mr.. and Mrs. James w. Miller of
this city announce the marriage of
their daughter, Lura Irene, to Mr..
Vincent Millar Baird, on Sunday,
September 10. They are TO make
their home in Deckerville. Mrs.
Baird has been well known in this
city for some years and has a host
of friends, who extend congratula-
tions.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
TOWNSEND, GROESBECK AND
VINCENT WINNERS IN THE
PRIMARY ELECTION TUESDAY
GOVERNOR RAN BEHIND "DICK"
FLETCHER IN GRATIOT
COUNTY.
Mrs. COIlUeU Won
Clerk Nomination

With returns from the primary
practically complete on the State
Senator, Charles Townsend is re-
nominated by almost $4,000 plu-
rality over Herbert Baker. who
made "a sensational run. Groes-
beck was easily renOminated and
his vote will undoubtedly exceed
that of Fletcher to |.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

Mr.. and Mrs. Clarence Pettyjohn
are the proud parents of an eight
and half pound girl, Frances Jo-
sephine, born to them on Sunday.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
INSTITUTES To
START IN STATE
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH is
NOW PLANNING FOR IN
TENSIVE WORK.

Michigan's health education forces
were combined today and placed in
the field for intensive work.
Since the announcement three weeks
ago by DR.. r. NJ. Olin, state commits
sioner of health, of the consolidation
Of the clinic division, the lecturing
moving picture, and exhibit units, the
bureau Of education has been arrang-
ing schedule and preparing the fall
program. The first health institute
began in Berrien county this week
and will continue until Sept. 16.
Assignments Of the institute to
counties will be made by Marjorie
Delavan, director of the bureau of
education, on request of individuals
or organizations. Dates for five
counties have been definitely fixed and
details for Institutes in other coun-
ties are being worked out. Beginning
October 2 the institute is scheduled in
the lower peninsula until December g
The counties which will be visited in
that period are Montcalm, Oct. to
13; Mecosta, Oct. 16 to 81; Clinton
Oct. % to Nov. A. Oakland Nov. 13 to
Dec. 2.
The personnel of the newly organ
! lied institute follows: DR.. Frank A
Poole, lecturer and field director OF
the unit; DR.. Florence A. Browne
head of the infant unit; DR.. c. A
Wilson, head of the tuberculosis di-
vision; DR.. Frank Rose, head of the
children's unit; Melita Hutzel, lee
turer and Bucile Moore, assistant di.
rector of the bureau of education, or
ganizer. Three nurses will assist the
clinicians.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14
WINS
CONGRESS RACE
SAGINAW CANDIDATE GRABS G..
O. =. NOMINATION IN A
HARD BATTLE.

Bird J. Vincent Of Saginaw is the
apparent choice today as the Repub-
lican candidate for congress from the
eighth congressional district, but the
finish between Vincent and William
M. Smith Of st. Johns is so close that
it will undoubtedly take the official
figures to determine the winner. I'm
official returns from the unofficial
figures show that Vincent is undoubt-
edly the choice but with an extremely
small margin of votes.
In such a case it will be the upset
in the dope that Alma handed out in
going for Vincent that has nominated
the Saginaw man as the Republican
candidate. Unofficial figures show
that Vincent carried Alma by 33
votes, which will, on full unofficial
figures probably be his plurality.
1t is very possible that the official
returns from the district, with the
result so close, may show that VIM.
NJ. Smith is the nominee of the Re-
publicans.
Vincent Wednesday on unofficial re-
turns apparently had the nomination
won by about three hundred votes,
but a big error in tabulating was
found in two precincts in Ionia coun-
ty which greatly boosted Smiths
stock, and put him in a tight finish
with Vincent.
Because of the closeness of the race
it will be in doubt, however, until the
complete official vote is in.
Figures secured just before The
Record went to press this afternon
gave complete unofficial returns on
the district and show Bird J. Vincent
to be the Republican nominee for con-
gress from the eighth district by a
plurality of III votes, seemingly a
plurality large enough to insure him
the nomination even though some
slight errors may be located in the
official returns.
Following is the complete vote by
counties:
Saginaw County-Lash LIPS, Lind
quist, LII, Smith 719, Vincent CLIP.
Shiawassee County - Lash 945,
Lindquist ,746, Smith 800, Vincent
1902.
Clinton County-Lash 1Os, Lind
quist 9O1, Smith 1904, Vincent 666.
Gratiot County-Lash 100, Lind
quist 9O3, Smith 1,451, Vincent 5Sl.
Montcalm County-Lash 1874, Lind
quist 1910, Smith l,409, Vincent POI.
Ionia County-Lash 27s, Lindquist
1897, Smith 1888. Vincent $40.
Totals - Lash 3,2S9, Lindquist
s,679, Smith 1920, Vincent 9, 131.
Lester Floyd Fair, son of Mr.
and Mrs. Henry Fair, and Miss
Soloma Sahara Omans, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Omans, 122 Lincoln
avenue, were married at the resi-
dence of Rev. f. f. Shoufler, 129
West Downie, on Tuesday evening
The Wheaton family Reunion was
held this year at Battle Creek or
Labor Day, at the home Of Mrs. A
Foote. Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Wheaton
from Alma attended and while away
visited at Charlotte, Eaton Rapids
Grand Ledge and Lansing.
Mayor, Charles r. Murphy and
William f. Reynolds, city manager
returned the first of the week from
a few days business trip to Chicago
All members are requested to be
present at the i. o. o. F. Hall
Monday evening, September Is foi
the purpose of conferring the Second
Degree. f. j. Horton, r. S.
Get a package of Handy Scratch
Pads at the Record office-advertise.
ment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

All members are requested to be
present at the /. o. o. F. Hall,
Monday evening, September 1S for
the purpose of conferring the Second
Degree. +. J. Horton, X. S.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

Rodolph Valentino at the Strand
Sunday and Monday--advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

The opening meeting for fall of
the Fortnightly society of the Pres
byterian church was held at the home
of Mrs. Chas. Rhodes on Tuesday Of
this week. 1t took the form of a
rally meeting. A very interesting
program was given consisting of
music and story telling and review
of the opening chapters of the new
book which the society is to study
this year, "The Trend Of the Races"
Following the program, refresh
ments were served and a social hour
was much enjoyed.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

Rodolph Valentino at the Strand
Sunday and Monday-advertisement
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

Get a package of Handy Scratch
Pads at the Record office-advertis
ment.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

Rodolph Valentino at the Strand
Sunday and y-advertisemen
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

Mayor, Charles r. Murphy and
William f. Reynolds, city manager,
returned the first of the week from
a few days business trip to Chicago.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

The Wheaton family Reunion was
held this year at Battle Creek on
Labor Day, at the home of Mrs. A.
Foote. Mr.. and Mrs. J. NJ. Wheaton
from Alma attended and while away
visited at Charlotte, Eaton Rapids
Grand Ledge and Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-09-14

Lester Floyd Fair, son of Mr..
and Mrs. Henry Fair, and Miss
Soloma Sahara Omans, daughter of
Mr.. and Mrs. Omans, 122 Lincoln
avenue, were married at the resi-
dence of Rev. f. f. Shoufler, 1913
West Downie, on Tuesday evening.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-10-14
Florida Judge Removed
Following Liquor Ruling

TALLAHASSEE, Fla, Oct. IA
Judge J. r. Johnson of st. Lucle
County Court, who recently ruler
that state authorities could make no
arrests in prohibition cases unless
the liquor involved had been deter
mined by analysis to be intoxicat-
ing, has been removed from office
by Governor Cary A. Hardee. :.
The removal order was signed
after more than 1,500 county resi-
dents had signed a petition asking
the removal of both the Judge and
County Prosecutor Carpenter be-
cause of alleged laxity in law en-
forcement.
No action was taken concerning
the latter official.
To cope with the situation result
ing from Judge Johnsons liquor
analysis ruling, Sheriff Merritt ad.
yertised for a chemist to test the
kick" in all disputed liquids. but
SO far as known, without response.
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-10-14
RAILROAD RESTAURANTS
IN RUSSIA OFFER FOOD
IN PLENTY TO TRAVELLERS

TVER, Russia. Oct. 1.-THE old
time scenes at American railway
functions, when the byakemen came
through the train shouting: BLANK
vile, 90 minutes stop for supper.
are being duplicated in Russia as
the normal conditions OF travel are
being restored and railway station
restaurants. foodless and closed for
four years. are opening again.
Passengers during the revolution
had nothing to eat on long journeys
except what they brought with them,
but now practically every station res
tourant offers almost pre-war bill
OF fare. AS the trains pull in
scramble for food ensues that would
rival an American quick lunch coun-
Ter during the rush hours.
Some of the more important
through trains have dining cars. but
they are patronized only by first
class passengers. and even many OF
these enjoy the rush at the station
restaurants more than the .decornm
OF the wagon-restaurant-
The Alaska daily empire., 1922-10-14
ALAMEDA HERE
FROM { SOUTH;
Goes WESTWARD
Has No Mail from States
100 Passengers Aboard
-l8 for Juneau.

With only about two days regis
tered mail from the States and the
mail from the southern towns in this
district, the steamer Alameda ar
rived in port at 10 o'clock this
morning from the south. The Ala
media had none of the seven days
mail from Seattle.
The Alameda had 100 passengers
on board, IS being for juneau.
Eighty tons of freight was dis
charged here and the ship left at
. o'clock. The Alameda has the
following freight cargoes for the west
ward: Sawmill Bay, 905 tons; Sew
ard so tons, rail tons; Cordova 1873
tons. rail 1O1 tons; Valdez rs tons;
Anchorage 226 tons. rail 100 tons;
A. f. C. 81 tons: Drier Bay. II tons;
Thumb Bay, 55 tons; Latouche IS
tons: Grab Bay. IL and one-half
tons.
Passengers arriving here on the
Alameda were: From Seattle. Walter
NJ. Briggs. F. l.. Gibson. Henry Maier,
Dr. w E. Mulhollan, James Phil
lips, c. r. Smith, F. w, Stephens.
Passengers leaving here for the
Westward we're: For Cordova-Mrs.
S Hcwe~1 and habv, J. S. Howard,
E. A. Ahlquist,. ]. B. Caro-, NJ. s.
Wilsan. For Seward, l. G, Ander-