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Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
URGE SUPPORT
Of RED CROSS
URGES ADEQUATE CARE FOR
DISABLED SERVICE MEN
OF COUNTRY.

BY their service to the disabled sol
diers during the past year, all chap
ters Of the American Red Cross i'm ten
middle western states have seconded
the declaration of the Milwaukee
Chapter officials THAT the disabled
man must continue TO have adequate
assistance in proving his claim and
such advice and social service as will
enable him to return to as full mea-
sure of life's advantages as he pos
sessed on that memorable day, April
6, 1917"
More than 10000 disabled veterans
and their families have been served
by chapters in the Central Division,
minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, Iowa,
North and South Dakota, Montana,
Wisconsin, Nebraska, and Wyoming)
during the past year, according to
reports issued by Walter Davidson,
Manager, which indicates that Red
Cross service to disabled men is on
the upward curve and may continue
to increase for several years. From
Red Cross chapters the blind ex-
service man has been sent books in
Braille, made by chapter members;
the eX-soldier in hospitals has re-
ceived comforts and been provided
with recreation; the eX-soldier at
home has been aided in preparing his
claims for compensation and insur-
ance and in securing the necessary
affidavits to establish his claim.
Many have had loans or grants of
money for their needs or the needs
1of their families, pending the settle
ment of claims, and all have had
countless other personal service which
the government could not give.
During the past year the forty
eight chapters of North Dakota have
served almost 1000 men or their fam
lilies expending in the work more
than S25,0O0,O00.
Twenty-eight counties in Michigan
employ full time trained secretaries,
and ten counties have volunteer sec
retaries to attend TO this work.
Every month during the last year
the Red Cross, through all the chap
tiers in the United States has been in
touch with an average Of 129,215 eX-
service men and their families. For
these soldiers some Sl0,000,000 will
be spent this year in work the Gov
eminent is not authorized to do and
for which no government funds are
available.
Support this work of the Red Cross
in your own community by enrolling
as a member of Gratiot County Chap
ter, American Red Cross, November
IL TO 30, 1922.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
EAST ALMA

Mrs. Chambers of Mason County,
mother of Mrs. VIM. Faul, is visiting
the Faul family.
Miss Adella Bowes, Republic ave
nue., graduate of Alma High School,
has a position in the office Of the
Saginaw Bus Line at corner of Su-
perior street and Woodward avenue.
Roger Zinn and his sister, Treva,
we're home for a visit over the week
end.
Miss Rebah Abby, Dean street, had
her arm broken while watching aball
game.
Fire broke out early Tuesday morn
irg, in the upper story of the house
on Eastward street, formerly occupi-
cd by the Moffatt family. The house
was badly damaged despite the early
arrival of Alma's SPLENDID Fire De-
partment.
Eastminster Chapel had an over
flowing congregation last Sunday
night. THE making of race" will
be the picture thrown on the screen
iilo DuHtdy evening, 4NONtHiDti .cNh'
Sunday School opens at 1870 Sunday
morning and Morning Worship is at
l1.3O.
The meeting of Westminster Ladies
Aid at Mrs II Deans last week was
much enjoyed by all. The Aid will
have the next meeting at the home Of
Mrs. Charles Bradley, Michigan ave
nue., on Friday afternoon, November
10th.
Mr.. and Mrs. Fred Hare, who have
been quite successful the past year at
The Morning Star restaurant, Michi-
gan avenue and Bridge street, have
returned the business back again to
the original owner, Mrs. Morningstar
Mrs. Kruger has exchanged her
property on Eastward street for a
property in Lansing.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
Pere Marquette
Makes Inspection

Running few hours ahead of the
schedule as first announced the
eighth annual inspection of the Pere
Marquette Railway will be remem-
bered as one of the most successful
ard most pleasant in the history Of
these events, fine weather having
prevailed throughout the itinerary
which comprises 2,23S miles, not in
Guiding the necessary doubling over
the railroad. The seventh day of the
trip is dedicated to covering the line
between Saginaw and Elmdale, and
what is known as "The Cobweb see
ton. On that day, Tuesday, the
committees visited here for a short
time.
General Superintendent, L. L. Cain
and Chief Engineer Cassi are in
general charge of the train, Prcsi-
dent Frank II. Alfred having been
called to New York. Travelling with
the party in addition to the members
of the seven different committees
that make up the inspection person
mel are h. p. Paterson, general
agent; II. o. Halsted, superintendent
Of car service; w +. Wolfenden.,
general passenger agent; William
Henderson, division agent, Saginaw;
+. T. Reynolds, general agent, traf-
fic department; George E. Hunt,
division freight agent, Grand Rapids
ID. w. Roberts, general storekeeper;
A. L. Grandy, assistant to the presi-
dent and general manager; j. Truth
III, assistant chief engineer; +. H..
Oliver, superintendent Of dining and
parlor cars; Charles Cole, who is
perhaps dean of Pere Marquette
track supervisors, joined the party at
Saginaw as practically the entire
day was given over to his territory.
Wednesday morning, the inspec-
ton train left Bay City for Toledo
and by rightfall the tour was
brought to close. Thee inspec-
tions, which have three-fold pw-
pose, have been found successful
They awaken a spirit of friendly
rivalry among the contestants IN the
various competitions; they enable
the staff TO prepare for the difficult
ties of severe winter operations and
likewise are Of considerable assis-
tance in securing a proper perspec-
tive for the preparation Of the annual
budget of movements ard better
ments for the ensuing twelve month
period.
The winners in the various COM
petitions will be announced as soon
as the computations have been made
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
Local NeUs

Lost, Glasses in leather case.
Phone S27 blue 76-1 &
Bert Eckert of Lansing was here
Tuesday on business.
DR.. and Mrs. Kirker spent the week
end visiting with friends in Detroit.
Mr.. and Mrs. John Glennan of Mt.
pleasant were Alma visitors on Mon
day.
You will find the best bread in
Butter Cup wrappers.-advertise-
mcnt. 02-tfc
DR.. and Mrs. F. c. Thornburgh
spent Sunday and Monday in Lansing
as guests of friends.
Attorney Charles II. Goggin left
Wednesday evening for Detroit on a
few days business trip.
Mrs. Ida Fink entertained her cous-
in, Mrs. Amy Ackley, of Whittier,
California, over the week end.
DR.. +. G. Sluyter, osteopathic ply
stefan, State Savings Bank Building,
Alma, both Observation-Disclosures.
Mr.. and Mrs. Anspaugh of Shep-
herd visited Mrs. Latimer and sister,
Miss Jane Follick, the first of the
week.
Miss Malinda Udelle left the first
of the week for Muscle Shoals, Ala,
where she will take charge of a
large music class.
1t is expected that quite a number
from here will go to Ithaca, Friday
afternoon to attend the IthacaAlma
High football game.
Mrs. Watson of East Jordan is
visiting with friends in this city this
week She will be remembered as 4
former resident of this city.
The Vincent Circle of the NJ. c.
Church will hold baked goods sale
Saturday afternoon. November 4th
at Crandel & SCOTS store.
Rev and Mrs. c. L. Wood left the
first of the week for Detroit, and
Pontiac, where they will spend the
winter months with their children.
Among those who attended the
Illinois Michigan game at Ann Ar
bor Saturday were Professor Roy
W. Hamilton, Drs. Dubois and Leh-
ner, Lee Sharrar and James Howe
Mr.. Roger linn who is principal Of
the high school at Manton spent a
few days with friends and relatives
in Alma last week. Besides his school
work Mr.. linn is serving as minister
of the Christian church in Manton.
The kiddies of the lower grades,
and in fact even the high school stu
dents, were happy over the fact that
there was no school Monday and
Tuesday, the local teachers being in
attendance at the district school as
ISOLATION meeting in Saginaw
Miss Treva Zinn who is teaching
mathematics in Millington high school
spent the week end with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs Dan linn of 316 Euclid
avenue. Monday she went to Sagi-
nav TO attend the teachers institute
and from there returned to her work
in Millington.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
MORE MURDERS
LESS SUICIDES
STATE FIGURES ON DEATHS
SHOW MURDERS IN MICH
IGAN INCREASING.

Deck More Murders; Less Suicides
There were more murders and less
suicides I'm Michigan during the first
eight months of 1922 than during the
same period Of last year, according
to figures made public today by DR..
r. Nj. Oln, state commissioner Of
health. Up to October J., 1922 muir
ders totalng 100 lad occurred in the
state while up to the same date a
year ago ll5 had been recorded,
showing an increase this year Of five.
The first eight months of the present
year show 29i suicides while at the
same time last year there were 1913,
a decrease this year Of 80.
Michigan's suicidal death rate for
eight months is lib per 100000 pop
ulation. OF the 1913 deaths from this
cause 254 were among males and 10
among females; 1S2 were married,
80 were single, 3S were widowed, II
were divorced and SIX were unknown
Firearms led all methods of sui
eide with So deaths; 81 Of which
were males and 2 females; poison
claimed 10 deaths, AZ men and 81 wo-
men; drowning 20 deaths, l3 men
and women. Olher methods caus-
al III deaths, III Of which were
men and 20 women
Collectively there wore fewer VOL
ent deaths including accidents, hom-
icides and suicides, during two thirds
Of the present year than during the
first eight moths % last year, the
totals Of the two periods being 1875
and 1907 for 1920 and 1921, respec-
tively.g
Automobile claimed 322 persons
during the first eighi months while
up to the same date last year 252
had been killed in auto accidents.
Railroad accidents increased the
figures showing ~ deaths in the
first eight months of this year com
pared with 11G for the same period
Of 1921. 1t is pointed out that many
Of the deaths recorded under rail
road accidents were actually caused
by automobiles. When an automo-
bile is hit by a heavier vehicle such
as train and the occupants killed
the deaths are charged against
trains. Drownings decreased ma
terially Up to October T. last year
321 persons were drowned while that
date this year shows but 215.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02

On Thursday evening, October 26, a
Joint installation Of the Alma Hive
332, and the Sumner Hive l.. O. T. NJ.
held a joint installation at the l.. o.
T. NJ. hall in this city. Supper was
served to so members Of the Hives
and their families, and was followed
by the joint installation. Lady Will
liams Of Grand Rapids was the Great
Installing Officer and Lady Vim of
Alma the NJ. A. A. Little Amelia Por-
ter and Erma Slusscr were the flow
err girls.
The officers installed for the Alma
Hive follow:
Past Commandcr-No Coral.
Past Commander Mary Glow.
Lieut.. Com, May Dick
Record Keeper-Crystal Porter.
Finance Keeper-Lizzie Blanchard.
Chaplain-Fllcn Pardee.
Serg. at Arms Sadie Kennett.
VI. A. A.-Flora Baird.
Picket-Hannah Bailey.
Following the installation a very
interesting program was rendered,
which was greatly enjoyed by those
present The ladies Of the Alma Hive
gave a drill that received high COM
plments. This was followed by some
splendid readings by Miss Alice
Crawford and Miss Nettie Weather
head. Mrs. Slusser and daughter,
Florence, rendered a pretty piano du-
ct, and Mrs Porter brought the mus
zeal program To "a close with a solo
that was received with CO. iderable
applause. Lady Williams then gave
very interesting talk that was high
ly appreciated by her audience.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
Librarians Meet
In Vital Session

The Michigan Library Association
held its 32d annual meeting at Flint
on October oath and 25th. Alma was
, represented by Miss Ward. There
were about two hundred members in
attendance, and every session was Of
vital interest
Among the speakers from outside
the state were Mr.. NJ. S. Dudgeon, Of
Milwaukee, whose address on The
States opportunities for service
through libraries-in the field Of edu-
cation-showed the need of State
Legislation in the upbuilding of this
important work.
Mr.. John T. Frederick, of the Uni
versity of Pittsburgh, and editor Of
THE Midland" gave a very fine adj
dress on Literary progress in the
Middle West" proving that the east
ern United States can no longer claim
exclusive rights as a center of liter
airy growth and culture.
A matter Of urgent Importance was
presented for consideration and i'm
mediate action by everyone interested
in libraries,-the reading public as
well as library workers-namely the
necessity that Congress should vote
an increase of salaries to the Staff
Members Of the Library Of Congress.
These librarians are still paid on the
basis of salaries voted by Congress in
the year 1868! 1t seems incredible!
The Libraries Of the United States,
public, college and business libraries
have reached their high grade Of
efficiency largely through the splen-
did, scholarly work of the catalogu-
ing, classifying and reference depart
ments of the Library Of Congress. In
stead of having to duplicate this work
at great expense of time and money,
these Libraries have reaped the bene-
fit, at very small proportional cost,
in the use Of the printed catalogue
cards prepared by the national IL
brary. 1t is estimated that the saw
ing averages about twenty cents per
title Of the volumes catalogued
Salaries have been so low in the
Library Of Congress that the efficient
heads of departments and other
skilled workers who have for years
been acquiring special knowledge in
their respective fields, have been
Obliged to leave the service Of the
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
SCHOOL REPORT
District No. Z, Sumner

District No. I, sumner
Report fer month ending October
27, 1922:
Number Of days taught 20.
Total attendance $50.
Average daily attendance p
Number of boys enrolled Is
Number of girls enrolled II
Total enrolment -.
Those being reither absent or tar
DIV for the month are: Lilah, Thel-
ma, Sylvia, Eveline and Nellie Chap
man, Harold Beard, Burnard and
Ruth Roosa, Darrell. Raymond and
LYLE Nelson, Max, Bulah and Sarah
Hustled, Ethel, Louise, Helen and
Louis Perry Dorothy DOH and May
rard Ruehle
Those who missed only one day
are. Basil Beck, Glenn Bennett,
Reatha Roosa, and Ralph Beard.
We are all glad TO know Warguer-
cite Myers is improving after her
operation and hope she will be back
again soon.
There was no school Monday and
Tuesday, Teachers Institute at Sag
NAV
Visitors were Emma Beard Mrs
Claude Beck and Fern Shaffer.
Friends interested ] our work
are always welcome. and Parents
are urged to visit the school.
Ethel Emery, teacher.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1922-11-02
NO SPECIAL HIGHWAY RIGHTS

The Post Office department has IS
sued statement that rural route
carriers do not have any special priv
ileges in the use Of public highways.
They are on equality with the rest OF
the travelling public and must obey
the rules and regulations posted by
State Highway departments regard
ing use or non-use Of roads. The rul-
ing was made because Of the action
of some rural route carriers in dis
regarding warning signs placed on
some roads under construction or re-
pair.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

after which much important business
was transacted. among which it was
voted that the next meeting should
be a dues. meeting and every mem
Der is requested to. be present il
possible.
One pleasing feature decided upon
for the Christmas observance Of the
Union. will be the carols which some
Of the members OF the local Loyal
Temperance Legion will sing at some
of the. city institutions.
A COMMUNICATION was received
from Or. Thomas. relative to the
Free Dental Clinic which will be
read at the next meeting.
The annual election OF officers is
also scheduled for the next meeting.
The members are looking forward
to the work Of the new year with an
unusual amount Of enthusiasm, not
only for the fact that many new
members are enrolling in member
ship, but especially are they en-
couraged by the grand accomplish
ments OF the year that is closing.
1t is hoped that all members will
be present Friday, January %, the
date of the next session.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

heart, Dorothy Prentiss; Melindy Tu-
tor, a gossip indeed, Catherine Mar
tin; "Freckes," Emily's hope, Mel
vim Vosburg; Mr.. Blue, the mail
man, Stephen Beauregard.
Scenes-Act One: The Maynard
living room. Down on the farm. Ten
days before Christmas. Act. Two:
The same, one day later.
Immediately after the play will
come the reports Of those pupils who
partook of the Christmas gifts Tag
contest, which closes on this date. \
report will be read by each contest
ant in regard to his work in the
contest and q handsome ukelele out
fit will be awarded to the contest
ant having sold the greatest number
Of Christmas tags.
Next will follow the Christmas
tree which is to be prettily decorated
and heavily laden The tree will be
lighted and the gifts distributed by
the three good fairies who were Sc
cured for this special fete as Santa
Claus finds it impossible for him to
leave the North Pole at so early
date Those acting as the three good
fairies are LeOla McCaSlin, Bertha
Littlefeld and Mary Padham. Be
sides an exchange Of gifts between
the pupils, each scholar has made
some special gift for his parents.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
OAKLAND

TIE meeting Of the Tuesday club
when was postponed until Dec ls, has
!, been dropped for the present and the
next meeting will be held Jan. with
Mrs Helen Stevens The members OF
the club are requested to leave their
articles for the American Legion fair
with Mrs. A. II. Oliver. I.
The Ladies' Social Circle Of the Uni
versalist church met Wednesday after
| noon In Murray vestry. The hostesses
for the occasion were Mrs. NJ. u. Da-
mon and Mrs Winfield Palmer. Re
freshments were served. report
from, the various committees for the
Fair held Dec. was given and the to-
, tai sum Of s33s.56 was realized for the
treasury.
Miss Hazel Garland. who has been
passing a two weeks vacation at the
homo CT her parents, Mr., and Mrs.
Frank Garland of the Fairfield road.
return Thursday to the Eye and Ear
Inhrmary in Portland, where she is
training for nurse.
Mrs. John O'Reilly entertained the
Silent Six Club Thursday afternoon at
her home on Goodwin street. The aft
ernoon was passed With crocheting.
Knitting and embroidery. The guests
beside the hostess were: Mrs. John
King, Mrs. Harry Blasidell, Mrs. Alden
Moore and Mrs. Flora Kelley. The
next meeting will be held at the home
of Mrs. John King.
]. Wesley Kilman Camp. Sons Of Vet
Grams, held their regular meeting
and annual election of officers Fri
day evening in the Post rooms.
Mrs. Susie Packard Of Guilford ar
rived in town Thursday and was an
overnight guest Of relatives. She re-
turned Saturday to her home in Gull
ford. She was accompanied home
. by her two nephews, Roland and Rod
ney Ellis. who will be her guests dur
ing the Christmas vacation.
| Miss Ethel Gleason, who is teach
| ing in the High school at Camden, ar
rived in town Thursday to pass the
| Christmas recess with her parents. Mr..
and Mrs. John Gleason Of Belgrade
| avenue.
! Alfred stevens. who is a student at
the L. of NJ, arrived in town Thursday
to pass the Christmas recess with his
parents, Mr. and Mrs. j. ii. Stevens.
Mi' ana ME /. W L-aPii''ii " 'hI
East Pond road We're recent business
tvisitors in Waterville.
At the meeting of the Young Peoples
/ Christian Union of the Universalist
church held Wednesday evening in
Murray vestry, % members enrolled. A
short business meeting was held. 1t
was decided to start a drive to secure
subscriptions for the Un;versalist State
paper, The Banner, setting as a goal
20 subscriptions. The following COM
mittee were appointed TO secure ways
and means to raise money to contribute
for new pipe organ: Annie Folsom,
Mildred Libby and Allen Lewis. After
the business meeting games were
played music was enjoyed and refresh
mcnts served.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

Miss Mary Washburn attended the
teachers meeting at North Vassal-
boro last Saturday afternoon
School closed Friday for the Christ
mas vacation.
Mr.. and Mrs. ]. A. Woodsum and Mr..
and Mrs. L. Q. Farnsworth were in
Waterville shopping Monday.
The Women's Division of the Farm
Bureau held profitable all1day ses-
sion Tuesday.
The Dorcas Circle met Wednesday
as usual. nine being present.
The annual community supper was
held at the Grange hall Thursday. Dec.
Z. A fine supper was much enjoyed
by all who were present. The speaker
of the evening was Rev. +. F. Foshay,
pastor of the Baptist church at Fair
field. who delivered a fine address
which was much appreciated.
Mr.. and Mrs. Eben- BAILEY recently
enjoyed two weeks visit from Mrs.
Bailey's sister-in-law, Mrs. Greenwood.
of Pittsfeld.
Quite number of children and some
older people are iconffned to their
homes with bad colds.
Mansel F'arnsworth went Monday to
Bangor to attend the State Grange.
Christmas tree will be held at the
Eapust church Saturday evening. Dec.
%
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16

This special gift is the finished pro-
iects OF the child's work In Manual
training or Industrial for the term.
Ii is felt that each parent receiving
a gift has something to be proud OF
as the finished projects are for bet
te, in workmanship than was expec-
ted when plans were laid out for
this branch Of work at the beginning
of the term. There will also be gifts
on the tree for those who have
bought tickets in the Tag Day con-
test. Many of these have also been
made by the pupils.
After the gifts from the tree have
been distributed and everyone has
been made happy a short social pro-
gram of games and dancing will be
carried out. The school has very
recently purchased some new victroia
selections especially for this occasion.
Refreshments will also be available
during the evening. A small ad-
mission fee of ten cents will be
charged tofthose who have not pur-
chased gift tags This money will
be used to pay for Christmas decor
ations previously purchased,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
MADISON

Lawrence Duiion has leased a
part of the vacant lot just south of
the Welfare theatre on Maple street
and has q crew of ca. penters at
work building small one-story
building. where he will open a re-
freshment booth
Mrs. Fred Upper. Vina Nichols,
Mr.. and Mrs. W'ippial Milton, Mr.. and
Mrs. Aubery Drawn, Mr.. and Mrs.
Mark Gray and Fred Dinsmore re-
turned Thursday night from Bangor.
where they have been attending the
annual meeting of the Maine State
Grange as delegates from Starks
Grange and Kennebec Valley Grange
Maurice Mute, who is student at
Bates college, arrived home Thurs
day night to pass his Christmas va
cation with his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Elmer Mute.
A meeting of the men of the Madi-
son churches is to be held next Mon
day evening in the rooms Of the Ma
sonic Odd Fellows club to make
plans for a recreational program dur
ing the winter months.
A business meeting Of the official
board Of the Methodist Episcopal
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1922-12-16
Winslow Baptist School

A Christmas tree entertainment
and closing day program will be car
ried out by the pupils of the Bap-
fist school in East WinSlow this
evening. The program which is
rather varied but very interesting is
as follows: "Ten days before Christ
mas" This is comedy in two acts
with the following cast of players:
Hank and Pete. Stephen Beaure-
gard, Melvin Vosburg; Maurice May
nard, a Winslow farmer, Warren
Prentiss; Elsie Maynard, his wife,
Ida Jones; Julian Maynard, their
son in college, Elwood Worcester:
Emily Maynard, Julian's sister, Ed
it'll Roberts: Teddy Maynard, bro
Their and a pest. Earl McCas!in;
Dorothy Danvers, Julian's sweet