DeKalb Chronicle Hosts Highly Successful Cooking School
The DeKalb Chronicle held its annual cooking school with hundreds of homemakers attending despite bad weather. Mrs. Alma E. Hunt demonstrated kitchen efficiency and elegant home décor, sharing recipes for Spiced Fruit Loaf, Chocolate Frosting, Coffee Fruit Turnovers, and Jam Cake, with tips on timing and serving.
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DeKalb Mail Carriers Start Summer Half Day Holiday
DeKalb post office carriers will take Saturday afternoons off as a half holiday starting tomorrow. The practice, begun years ago by the carriers, has city resident approval and will be carried out during the summer months. Air mail continues on the usual schedule. The half-day holiday applies only to the carriers.
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Fire crews tackle Market Street sewer clog with Seagrave pumper
DeKalb fire department used the large Seagrave pumper for several hours this morning to flush a troublesome sewer on Market Street. Two firefighters assisted the pump as the bio machine stayed away from the station for most of the period.
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Weather for Illinois Sees Fair Night and Warmed Tuesday
Fair skies across Illinois with light frost in the northeast tonight. Clouds will thicken later, and temperatures rise slightly as conditions grow warmer.
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Hartnett Cleared to Play After Arm Snap Incident
Chicago April 26 Gabby Hartnett star catcher visited Bonsetter Reese in Youngstown and said his right arm had something snap back into place. Hartnett can play immediately, clearing his return after spring practice injuries. With three other Cub catchers out, his availability boosts the team’s pennant bid.
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Fire Upon Perle Peck Near Exposition Park
Kane County Deputy Sheriff Perle Peck, brother of Ben Peck, says he was fired upon while driving near Exposition park by roller coaster after dark. The shot deflected off his winter top and wounded his coat and arm. Officials doubt involvement with the De King case and call the incident likely the act of a fanatic amid the grand jury probe.
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Tastad Speaks On Mooseheart Station For Boy Scouts
Scout Executive Ralph Tastad spoke over radio WLID last evening via the Fox River Valley Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He offered a humorous ten minute recitation from his own composition, entertaining many local Boy Scouts who tuned in and enjoyed his clever jokes.
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Hoover Wins in the House Bulletin
Washington reports a sweeping House victory for President Hoover's farm program. A large Democratic majority backed the bill, while Senate action loomed as divides surfaced within the party. Leaders signaled possible passage of a cooperative marketing bill and a looming farm relief clash in the upper chamber.
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Golden Age For Farmer Seen By Scientist
Dr. A F Woods of the U S Agriculture Department forecasts a ten year golden age for farming. He cites cooperative marketing, improved production methods, and restricting new land as key drivers, aided by the farm relief bill passed by the house. Strong demand and better home markets will lift prosperity, urging investment in farms.
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Grand jury exonerates Deputy Roy Smith in De King raid
Kane county special grand jury reports Deputy Sheriff Roy Smith is exonerated for the shooting death of Mrs. Lillian De King during the dry raid on her Aurora home. The panel also returns a true bill of perjury against Eugene Boyd Fairchild for a false liquor purchase affidavit.
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Fine Music At School Gives Crowd A Treat
A DeKalb theatre recital week features opening organ pieces by Mrs Hilda Ney and baritone solo by Goodyear drawing praise. A school quartet led by Mrs Harrell Stewart shows promise, while Miss Aure Huhta’s injury prompts Floyd Ohlson to sub for piano numbers with a strong violin performance.
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Regional Storms Leave Wide Destruction Across U.S.
Across the nation violent storms caused floods, tornadoes, blizzards, and hail. Georgia and South Carolina reported at least 26 dead and 250 injured, while towns along the Mississippi faced flooding and homeless residents. Ohio saw a deadly wind and tornado event killing three, with extensive property damage.
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Farewell for O G Olwin by Chamber of Commerce
Members of the Chamber of Commerce honor former secretary O G Olwin at a noon luncheon. Olwin’s three years of service praised by William W. Wirtz who lauded his judgment and leadership in rebuilding the chamber’s effectiveness.
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Bankers To Hold Group Meeting In Oregon
Bankers from Group Three of the Illinois Bankers Association plan a meeting in Oregon next month. The group includes Boone Carroll Jo Daviess Lee Ogle Stephenson Winnebago and DeKalb counties and this will be the first group session of the year.
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Emmerson Seeks Federal Aid for Illinois Waterway
Governor Louis L. Emmerson travels to Washington to urge federal funding to complete the Illinois waterway. A $20 million bond issue may fall short by 3.8 to 5 million, needing constitutional amendments, which face political hurdles and long odds. If funds fail, work stalls two more years, and revenue amendments must wait.
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Arbitration in booze dispute between Canada and United States
Canada and the United States move toward arbitration after disagreement over interpretation of the anti liquor smuggling treaty. Sinking of the Canadian rum runner I'm Alone prompted the crisis off the Louisiana coast. Secretary Stimson defended the coast guard action while Canada urged redress and then accepted arbitration to resolve treaty interpretation. Medical men of DeKalb County visit Horatio N Woodward Hospital with the DeKalb County Medical Society and the Women’s Auxiliary, touring the remodeled facility funded by Wheat King James Patten and subscriptions.
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Fargo to Erect Modern Theatre on Lincoln Highway
Ben Davy announced at the Chamber of Commerce that H. B. Fargo will build a modern theatre on the Lincoln Highway east end in DeKalb. The project costs about 375000 with 1200 to 1500 seats and a front store line along the highway. Property is on the north side between Sixth and Seventh streets from the Jacob Haish estate. A rapid start is expected once land is secured, with building to be completed within 90 days of starting.
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