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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19
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Continued from Paae Onel

Augusta Y. NJ. G. A.. presided at the
meeting Of Thursday evening. and he
was as happy as any man there OK
ccpt Frank Condor, the "Y" secr,-
tary; or possibly jeff Smith, State
Secretary. who has seen the cam
paign through from start to hnish,
or perhaps Henry Dunnack, Whose
division of men came in strong on
the home stretch; or maybe Charlie
Brown. who has been here, there
and everywhere all through. in addi-
ton to being chairman of the young
mems division; or--O. what's the use
everybody was happy. as stated
above. Tho job is done and well
done
Church Women Aid
The well appointed. delicious
luncheons which have been served
at the noon hours of the three days
drive and the banquet which was
served Monday evening as well. were
made possible through tho efforts of
committee Of enterprising women.
representing the six Protestant.
churches of the city.
The committee of IL. in charge. So
licitcd for the food, made arrange
ments for serving and did the sery-
ing, aided by willing workers They
are to be congratulated upon the
splendid results of their labor. While
they made plans to serve about 10
at each meal. their supplies arc so
generous, that they were able n
serve the number of between 10 and
$50. who were present. on an aver
age
The members OF the committee
were: Mrs. j. w. Beck. Mrs. Otis
Il. Douglas. Misses Helen and AIDE
line johnson. Mrs A. l.. Stiles. Miss
May Weston. Mrs. Charles Abbott.
Mrs. c. +. Grimes. Miss Mabel Con-
nor. Mrs. J. Il. Peters. Mrs. o. ".
Turner, Mrs. George Colburn
jeff c. Smith. State Secretary 81
the Y. NJ. C. A. said in conversation
with Kennebec journal reporter
Thursday night:
zone of the most important factors
in the success of the campaign was
the impetus given IL by the meeting
at the Blaine Mansion on Nav nth.
when Governor Baxter so royalty en-
tertaIned the workers at dinner. this
gathering was not only unique in it.
self, but was altogether helpful in
stimulating interest. and Formulating
plans, which made forshe success OF
the venture" g
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Friends of Mrs. James Trask. will
be glad to know that she is rapidly
improving from critical illness, at
her home on Greenville street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

DR.. Hutchings of Wateryille, the
district health officer IS in the city
the middle of the week consulting
with health officials here.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

at the home of Mr.. and Mrs. Lucas
Lerette on Temple street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

f. S. Collins of West Gardner
was among the out-of- town visit
ors in the city, Thursday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Hon. Il. +. Springer Of Lisbon
Falls was the guest. Thursday OF
Hon. @. i. CGsou.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

John pelkey returned a few days
ago frpm a trip to Chicago on bust
ness matters.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

There will be a rehearsal Of the
Mems chorus Of the First Baptist
church this Friday evening at 7,30
O'Clock
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Something ncw-Fir wrcaths for
Memorial day. Leave orders early at
Ilutlcs candy store mayl6d5t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Ermond Kenney of Litchfeld was a
business caller in Gardiner, Thurs
day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

The tulips are coming fine. Potted
plants Tor sale Order early. Mrs.
". T. SNOW. Middle street. Ran
dulph. Tel. 16l ". mayl3d6ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Miss Helen Chadburne is the guest
of Miss Norma Bryant. at the Beane
cottage, Lake Cobbosseecontee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19
LOT COLD CREAM

rods installed on his big hotel and
ether buildings at the head of Lake
Maranacook.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Fresh mackcrel. Gray's wharf.
maN lgd1t
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Rev Niles y. Reed. who has been
passing several days with friends in
this city, has returned to his home in
Portsmouth. y. III.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19
LOCAL NOTICE

Tables Tor the Elks charity ball
ON sale at Jackson's drug store.
Make il carly. may192O
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Thomas Robbins of Portland was
calling. on friends in this city.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19

Wadsworth Lewis of Whitefeld
was a caller, Thursday, in Gardiner.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-05-19
NOTICE

Hotrhs r4tc notice to all persons
tend credit to my husband. Irving +.
Berry. as | shalt pay no bills of his
contracting after this date.
MILDRED &. BERRY.
May -. i@e2
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
TO CREATE ROAD
Bull DING RECORD
1922 PROMISES TO BE A RECORD
BREAKING YEAR IN ROAD
BUILDING.

More than a billion dollars will be
spert on city street and rural highway
construction in 1922, according to the
latest estimates of highway engi-
neers. OF this. more than $6OO,OOO,-
O00 VIII go for rural highways and
the balance for city streets.
Because Of the rapid increase in
the use Of motor vehicles, both for
passenger and freight transportation,
state highway officials estimate that
it will be at least five years before
the country catches up with the de-
mand for improved roads.
With road improvement proceeding
at such a rapid rate, highway engi-
neers see an economic fallacy in the
tendency of some communities TO per-
NIT the building Of what are readily
recognized as temporary pavement
types. The day of the gravel and
macadam roads for heavy traffic is
past. they say. The maintenance ex-
psnditurcs which such roads entail
make them, in the long run, far more
expensive than the permanent types.
In every instance engineers are con-
tending for the best possible type be-
cause they lealizc that high first cost
means longer service and, consequent
ly, greater economy.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
LOCAL DEbATERS
SHOULD QUALIFY
FOR THE F INAZs
HAVE SIXTEEN AND NEED ONE
MORE POINT TO GET IN THE
ELIMINATION CONTEST.
Rank Among
States Best

The crack Alma High School de-
batting team, which has won four un-
animops decisions on the closed shop
question, including one forfeit from
Big Rapids High, will meet st. Johns
mere on Friday evening. February "a,
Oh the same question, the Alma team
taking the affirmative side Of the
question.
The locals after their four straight
victories feel confident that they can
take the measure Of the st. Johns
team, which is reported to be an ok
ceptionally strong one, with good
argument on the closed shop question.
As usual Elliott Crooks, John Holmes
and Dare Strong will represent the
local high school in the contest.
If the local team secures anything
at all in the debate against st. Johns,
except the reverse side Of unani-
nous decision for st. Johns, the A Ina
High School team Will lie among the
sixteen high school trios of the state
that Will be selected for the finals in
an elimination contest that will
bring together the strongest debating
teams among the nigh schools Of the
state.
Each unanimous verdict won by n
high school debating team entitled
that team to four points and so far
sixteen is the greatest number
OF points that any debating team can
possibly have Seventeen points are
needed to qualify for the finals in de-
bate. The Alma High school forensic
artists in their four debates have
piled up the largest number Of points
possible, having the full sixteen to
their credit and need one more point
to qJalify in ;he finals This can be
secured by even to l decision for
the St. johns team. The local trio
hopes, however, to put over another
unanimous verdict on the Clinton
County team and establish a record
that no high school debating team in
the state can beat
Few schools in the state can boast
Of the perfect record that the Alma
team has so far piled up, it being an
exceptional record when high school
debating team taking both sides Of
question goes out and piles up four
unanimous decisions such as the local
team has done.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Seniors TO GiUe
Play February 2I

Were you ever acquainted with a
kleptomanac, one having the double
personality Of a respected citizen and
of II thief? Worse yet, did you ever
imagine yourself to be such a person?
Probably not
This kind of situation forms the
nucleus of the plot in "Stop Thief"
the roaring comedy which is to be
presented February "a by the senior
class Of Alma high school
The coming attraction is TO be one
Of the best directed, best acted, and
best equipped production Of its kind
ever staged in our city. 1t is the pos
tive objective of the Officers of the
presenting class, of the cast, and Of
the director, to make stop THIEF the
underied superior to any and all anna
tour productions Of its kind hereto
fore shown in Alma. They have de-
clared their intentions and can not
compromise. They will not be salts
fled with less than the best Ii is this
untiring effort which will present to
Alma the greatest laugh producing
play in the history Of modern comedy
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
ATTORNEYS Of
TWO COUNTIES
BACK NOME 7
BAR ASSOCIATIONS OF CLINTON
AND GRATIOT ENDORSE HIS
CANDIDACY.
Boosted For The
Federal Judgeship

At a joint session Of the bar asso-
Citations of Gratiot and Clinton coun-
ties held at Ithaca on Monday, the
two associations unanimously endors-
ed Judge Edward j. Moinet of the
Clinton -Gratiot circuit for the appoint
ment as a federal judge to the newly
created Michigan district, nearly all
Of the members of the associations
from the two counties being present
at the meeting.
For some little time Judge Moinet
has been mentioned rs a prominent
candidate for the new judgeship, and
many of his friends have been work
ing actively in his behalf. The bar
associations Of the two counties at
their meeting Monday, had the oppor-
tunity for the first time to endorse
Judge Moinet's candidacy for the
place.
The resolution, which was adopted
by the meeting OF the attorneys Of the
two counties, was offered by the Hon
orable George p. Stone, president Of
the Gratiot County Bar Association,
and was well supported by the mem
bers of the two bar associations pre-
vious to its unanimous passage
The resolution follows:
Whereas, the Hon. f. J. Moinet
has been prominently mentioned rs n
candidate forr appointment as a Fed
eral Judge in Michigan; and Whereas,
this Bar has had superior opportunity
to observe and know Of the ability,
honesty and fairness, whcih has char
acterized the judicial work of Judge
Monet, upon the Bench Of the 10Th
Judicial Circuit during his years Of
service there,
Therefore, the Gratiot County Bar
Association in regular meeting as
sembled this 18th day Of February,
1922, take great pleasure in cordially
endorsing his candidacy for that posi-
tion; and we assure the appointing
power that the appointment Of Judge
Moinet to such position will reflect
credit upon the appointing power, and
the Federal Judiciary; and:
Resolved, that the members Of the
Clinton County Bar Association this
day present in Joint meeting, with
Gratiot County Bar Association, be
invited to take part and to vote upon
the adoption of this resolution, mas
much as such members of the Bar and
officers Of the Court in the home
county Of Judge Moinet have an equal
opportunity with the Gratiot County
Bar Of observing his qualifications"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Near East DriUe
Coming Sunday

The Near East Campaign in Alma
has been arranged for and the can
vass in this city is set for Sunday
afternoon.
Volunteer solicitors will go out
from the various churches TO secure
Alma's quota. Pledge cards and coin
envelopes have been distributed
throughout the city.
Those signing pledge cards or con-
tributing cash may have the amount
credited to any organization, society,
church, civic club or lodge by so
designating the gift or subscription.
The treasurer for the Near East
Committee will sort the pledges and
funds and report the amount TO the
various societies or churches so that
the respective pledges may be proper
ly credited Those who do not desig-
nate their offerings or pledges will be
counted as individual subscribers to
the fund.
If the canvas is not completed Sun
day afternoon the work will be con-
tinued during the week until it has
been brought to a finish.
The committee recognizes that the
conditions are not normal. The
pledges or offering is free will
proposition. Small amounts will be
as gratefully received as the larger
ones.
The committee is hoping the offer
inp will no odeonata to n,aat l,,,a =
quota towards meeting the desperate
and imperative needs of these Near
East sufferers. who are starving to
death by thousands.
The committee consists of the fol
lowing Rev. f. (. Shoufler, Rev. w
l.. Gelston, Rev. NJ. w. Duffy, Rev
G.. II. Hull, Rev. +. Mellott, Rev. II
J.. Anderson. Supt. J. w. Kelder anC
K. B. Wagner.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
ALMA ELEVATOR
COMPA ANY TAKES
DISTRIBUTION
WILL HANDLE FLOUR AND GER
EALS OF CORNWALL COM
PANY IN COUNTY.
Is Constructed
NelU Warehouse

The Alma Elevator Company of
this city, under the management of
Joseph Watkins, has extended its ac-
tivities in business fields in the coun-
ty, and has become the county dis
tributor for the Cornwel Company of
Saginaw in Gratiot for flour, cereals,
etc, handled by the Saginaw concern.
In order to facilitate the handling
of the -four and other goods to be
handled, large warehouse has been
constructed during the past few weeks
which has floor space of 1000
square feet. 1t is handy to the rail-
road and also provides places for load
ing trucks.
Mr.. Watkins announced Tuesday
that all kinds of feeds would be hand
led in connection with the new de-
partment and that special attention
would also be given to custom grind
ing.
1t is the intention of the Alma Ele-
vator Company it was said to handle
the fiours by wholesale only, but the
various feeds to be handled by the
new department will also be retailed,
as well as sold by wholesale.
Large shipments of -four have al
ready been received by the Alma Ele-
vator Company, which is now active
ly engaged in the new venture in the
county.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Northern Wheel
Holds Meeting

The annual meeting of the stock
holders of the Northern Wheel Com
pany was held at the offices of the
company here one day last week, at
which time all of the directors of last
year, who directed the company
through what is probably the most
critical year of its history, were re-
elected.
The directors are Frank w. Rug
giles, j. w. Blakely, +. L. Smith, A
c. Chapman and o. A. Allen of Alma,
George Billbrough of Remus and Will
liam Britton of Saginaw, Officers will
be elected later.
The stockholders of the concern
were highly interested in the annual
reports and were most agreeably sur
prised at the progress that the COM
pany has made during the past year
under the management of A. C..
Chapman.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Farmers Form
Soil Association

An Association Of Michigan farm
ers interested in soil study and inn
provement work was launched during
The recent Farmers Week at the
Michigan Agricultural College. The
Organization will be conducted along
the same general lines as other COOP
erative farmers associations in the
state, the aim being to bring about
better methods of handling Michigan
farm soils.
Hon Jason Woodman, member of
the State Board of Agriculture, has
been elected president Of the newly
organized group, and will preside over
It's activities during the coming year.
There are to he no dues for mem
bership in the soils association says
Dr. NJ. NJ McCool, professor of soils
at NJ. A. c., who is one Of the hackers
of the rev organization. Every
farmer in the state who is interested
in soils matters is eligible for men,
bership
"The object of the association will
be to stimulate greater interest in
permanent, profitable systems of soil
management among Michigan farm
ers. Material bearing on results of
cooperative test projects, recent de-
velopments in soils methods, etc, will
be sent out to the membership"
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Federation Holds
Annual Meetin0

The annual meeting Of the Alma
Council Of the Federation Of Church
cs was held last evening at the study
Of the NJ. f. church. The officers of
last year were reelected to serve for
another twelve months. Among other
actions taken were the following:
/. A unanimous vote to back the
students of Alma College in an effort
they desire to make to secure the
State Student Volunteer convention
for this city one year hence.
,. A vote to invite member organ
izations to include women in the rep
reservations acting for them in the
meetings of the Council 1t was felt
that the ladies as well as the men
should be heard in the Councils de-
liberations and would have much to
contribute TO them
3. A vote 10 consider a quorum Of
the Council constituted whenever in
any legularly called meeting one half
Of the member organizations shall be
represented and double that number
of members be present.
!. The plans for a drive in behalf
Of the Near East Relief to be con-
drcted next Sunday We're reported by
the committee having the matter in
charge and adopted
3. The meeting adjourned to re-
convene in week or ten days to
consider a report Of the committee on
Evangelism relative 20 the annual
pre- Easter Evangelistic campaign.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Work Starts On
The Monument

Work looking towards the construc-
tion of the memorial monument to
the late Ammi w. Wright, which
has been a subject of discussion for
some years by various city councils
of the past, has been put under way
and it is expected that the memorial
monument to the Alma philanthropist
will be reality in the park that bears
his name within the coming few
months.
An expert stone cutter has been
engaged by the city and he is now
preparing the stones for the monu-
ment, which after they have been cut
to the proper size will be brought to
the park where the field stone monu-
ment is to be built.
The monument will be II feet II
inches in height. There will be two
steps leading up to the base of the
monument. The first will be 10 feet
square and the second feet inches.
The base of the monument will be ;
feet 4 inches square, tapering to-
wards the top where it will be three
feet square.
The monument will have two drink
ing fountains, lights on each side and
probably one on the top. 1t will also
have a suitable bronze tablet with
inscription.
Mayor Charles Il. Murphy has ap-
pointed committee consisting of l..
A. Sharp, Mrs. William A. Bahlke
and Mrs. c. G. Rhodes to decide up
on a suitable inscription for the
tablet.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Michigdn Can
DO WucH Better

When the Michigan Department of
Health a few days ago announced a
tuberculosis death rate for Michigan
of 70.S per 100000 population for
1921. the lowest in the history Of the
state. there was naturally rejoicing
among all VINO are engaged in tuber-
culosis work in this state. But the
announcement soon after by the Ma
tional tuberculosis association that
the city Of birmingham, Mass, has
succeeded in reducing its tuberculosis
death rate to 20 per 100000 popua-
tion shows that it is possible to prac-
tically cut Michigan's lowest rate in
two if the intensive methods are fol-
lowed that are being used in Framing
ham.
In Framingham a few years ago
the National tuberculosis association
began an experiment to prove that
tuberculosis can be practically wiped
out. The city is a typical American
town of about $1,000 that had a tuber-
culosis death rate before the expert
ment began of 12l per 100000. This
has now been cut down to 40 and it is
certain that it can be cut down much
further
1t is an object lesson for all cities
and states, the Michigan tuberculosis
association points out. Any city or
state can do what birmingham is do
ing if it will devote to it the necessary
money and effort.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
Leg Crushed
Here Saturday

Roy Emnons was the victim of a
bad accident Saturday, being run over
by a gravel truck. which went over
his leg, crushing it so severely that
il was necessary to amputate the limb.
1t seems that Emmons was jumping
from the gravel truck, which ran
over him, and as he hit the ground he
slipped, going under the truck He
was taken Immediately to Brainard
hospital, where it was found that the
leg was so badly crushed that ampu-
tation would be necessary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-02-16
WRIGHT-MEY

A quiet home wedding took place at
the home Of Mr.. and Mrs. Ernest
Wright, 1904 Hickory ST., last Tues
day night at 8 o'clock, when their
daughter, Leah, was united in marri-
age to Mr.. Paul Mey of Saginaw. The
ring ceremony was used. Rev. +. F..
Shoufer, pastor Of the Baptist church
ofricated.
A surprise party followed the we'd
ding. The young people of the COM
munlty came in to congratulate the
happy couple and to wish them well
in their new home.
After a short wedding trip the
young people will be at home to their
many friends in Saginaw.