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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1925
Page
2
Sycamore subscribers are advised the Chronicle will be distributed by a temporary representative from the office until proper service is established and a reliable person is secured. Readers are asked to send a card from DeKalb if they fail to receive the paper.
A large crowd attended the Chamber of Commerce Spring Review last night. McAllister store won first for its tasteful window display, Wetzel Brothers took second, and A. D. Gates & company placed third. The event drew shoppers to Pierce Hall for a free dance that attracted hundreds.
Fire Chief Button indicated a city firemen's meeting would be called soon to discuss an appeal from an Illinois Firemen's association official. The letter seeks funds to aid Murphysboro and other tornado-hit areas, with Sycamore firemen expected to donate generously.
W A Henigan, Tyrrell and Wells salesman, seeks a chair on the city council on the independent ticket. He is known in Sycamore and his ward and was urged by friends to run in this month’s election despite primary results naming Aaron Kay Stiles as alderman in the third ward.
Fred Britton came home last night from a winter spent in Florida and said he is growing to like the country more with each visit. He expressed happiness at returning to his old home town community.
Sheriff E. E. Crawford reports Michael Ling a painter was arrested by Chicago authorities on narcotic violation charges. Ling was committed to the county jail to await trial in federal court.
Two marriage licenses were issued yesterday by the county clerk for Minnesota residents. Harry R. Bohle of Nissiva will wed Esther Hopes of Bemidji, and Earle M. Swartz of Nissiva will marry Lillian F. Arness of Pequot. Community social events follow with church auxiliary meetings and fund-raising movie nights announced for April.
The chamber bulletin reports Sycamore committee efforts across theatre housing good roads and industrial expansion. It notes a new theatre initiative, a housing plan, road improvements, and talks with two manufacturers. Headquarters assistance aids recruitment while Great Western railroad service faces potential cuts. Sycamore is tagged for a D R S community development role.
The next forum will be held on Thursday April 16 to engage more people in Chamber of Commerce plans. Members are urged to bring additional interested individuals to the April 16 forum.
Sycamore voters will decide this month on a public comfort station by a special tax of one and one third mills. The rest room has been run by the Woman's club and civic groups and needs city support. There is little opposition to the movement so far.
The first hearing of creditors in the bankruptcy of Rollin Ashton began this morning before Referee in Bankruptcy Harry Hanson. Ashton filed the petition and creditors were present, represented by able counsel.
Tyrell and Wells announce removal of the old Safford store front and replacement with a modern facade. The update aligns with a new bank building rising beside the store, while the bank’s construction strengthens the west wall with brick and mortar work.
During the spring merchants review a light system malfunction plunged part of the city into darkness from 7 45 to about 9 00. DeKalb men arrived quickly to locate and address the trouble, with little impact on the event.
The B. P. O. Elks plan installation of new officers at the meeting next Tuesday with Frank Mondry expected to serve as exalted ruler. A large attendance is anticipated and a lunch is likely to be served after the session.
DeKalb county board of supervisors is ordered to assemble at the courthouse next Tuesday as a regular year end procedure before the June meeting. No special business is anticipated though one or two undisclosed matters may be discussed.
Members of Sycamore 99 American Legion will gather this evening for the annual Fathers and Sons banquet. Rabbi Meyer Lipman will be the speaker, praised as a splendid entertainer, with the Ladies Auxiliary serving the banquet at 6 30 and ensuring the event's success.
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