Stars of the Air at DeKalb High to Aid Firemen
Tonight at the DeKalb High School a radio stars concert benefits the firemen's pension fund. Jerry Sullivan leads a lineup including Harmony Girls Axel Christensen Langdon Brothers and Eight Emanons with proceeds going to local firemen. Tickets at the door and reserved seats sale start at 6:30. curtain at 8 opens with Sullivan as director.
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Chicago
Jerry Sullivan
Harry Geise
Rainbo Gardens
Surelivan
Geise
Harmony Girls
Carpenter
DeKalb
Frint George
DeKalb Man Injures Four In Chicago Crash
J Sullivan of Illinois Power Company in Chicago Friday witnessed a drifting 64 year old man lose control of his machine. The crash drew about 5 000 bystanders with many mounted police present as crowds moved through the area. Solicitors for house to house canvassing advertised by Mr Bell of DeKalb Daily Chronicle.
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J. Sullivan
Ilinois Power Company
Chicago
Bell
DeKalb
Daily Chronicle
DeKalb County association notes Dr. Norman Bridge tribute
The Western Club reports a DeKalb County association resolution honoring Dr. Norman Bridge former Malta resident. It praises his life of service and philanthropy and directs funds to Mrs. Bridge and the Kalb Chronicle for publication. Signed by Mrs F L Harrington Mrs W D Blatr Edith Tindall.
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Western Club
DeKalb County Association of California
Norman Bridge
Malta
Chicago
Piooneer
DeKalb County
Mllnois
DeKalb County Association
Mal Jta
Hunt Two Men In Connection With Slaying
Two men are being hunted by police in Gary Indiana connected to the murder of a girl whose mutilated body was found on a lonely road near Chesterton. The victim, shot three times and burned, was discovered with limbs burned and body cremated. Coroner’s report suggests she was thrown from a car and shot in the head during a two hour pursuit.
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United Frese
Gary
Indiana
Tony Day
Lncas
Chesterton
Ind
Hue
Odd Fellows Visit to Sycamore Universalist Church
Members of the Odd Fellows organization from this city, including the Canton Infil dress, gathered in Sycamore yesterday to attend services at the Universalist church. They met at Sycamore hall at 10 o'clock and marched to the church as a group. Rev. N. B. Spicer delivered a discourse honoring the visitors, with a musical program by a quartet under A. D. Gates.
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Odd Fellows’ Organization
Sycamore
Universalist Church
Sycamore Hall
N. B. Spicer
A. D. Gates
Whitten speaks at Des Moines coach meeting
C W Whitten secretary of the State High School Athletic Association spoke at a large banquet and coach meeting with over 150 attendees in Des Moines under the Greater Des Moines club. Other speakers included Guy Hammill D W Morehouse Major John L Griffith and George A Huff.
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C. W. Whitten
State High School Athletic Association
Greater
Von Hindenburg Elected President of German Republic
Field Marshal Von Hindenburg has been chosen president by about 14.6 million votes from 30.5 million voters. Communist Ernst Thaelmann gained ~1.7 million votes. Wilhelm Marx ~900,000. Riots caused 3 deaths and 150+ wounded. protests and labor agitation followed the election in Berlin.
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United Press
Berlin
Marshal von Hindenberg
Germany
German Republic
William Marx
Ernest Thaeclmann
von Hindenberg
Rote Jahn
Labor Council
Hindenberg
von Hindenburg
Pottsdam
Doorn
Rhine
Hindenburg
Washington
Field Marshal
Wilhelm Marx
Ernst Thaelmann
Rote Fahn
Worker's Organ
Hindenbure
Weather Forecast North South Cloudy Rain Tonight Cooler
Winds bring cloudy skies across the north with rain in the south and cooler air in extreme south areas tonight. Tuesday maps show fair conditions in the west and north, with cloudiness returning to the southeast.
Cement work advances on Sycamore Genoa road project
Cement will be poured this week on the Sycamore Genoa road and north of Genoa as Superintendent Leydecker said. About 10 000 tons of sand and gravel have arrived for the job and grading is nearing completion. Two new mixers will operate along the route to Genoa with tracks laid to base operations. Genoa braces for a busy summer with water works prepared to supply about 10 000 gallons daily.
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Sycamore
Genoa
Leydecker
Marengo
Sycatore
Colony Inmate Found Dead Three Men Held
Officials at the Dixon state hospital for the feeble minded and the Lee county coroner's office investigate the death of George Spader, a Freeport inmate who disappeared Thursday night and was found Saturday in the institution’s steam tunnel. Three inmates are held as suspects. Spader, who worked in the bakery and helped near attendants, carried about $18 in a neck bag. The body showed signs of heat decomposition and possible strangulation.
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Dixon State Hospital
Lee County
George Spader
Freeport
Colony
Cal Jony
Spader
Genoa Man Injured In Garage Accident
Fred Duval Jr a partner at the Duval Brothers garage in Genoa is in critical condition after an early Friday morning accident. He was caught between two trucks while cranking a truck in gear and suffered internal injuries and multiple bone fractures.
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Fred Duval, Jr
Duval Brothers
Genoa
Duval
DeKalb Elks Attend Rochelle Meet Tonight
Exalted Ruler R A Wright said every Elk in DeKalb is to attend the Rochelle Lodge meeting this evening where a class of 50 candidates will be initiated The Dixon lodge will perform the first degree and the Mendota lodge will present the second degree attracting Elks from surrounding cities as DeKalb Lodge had recently received an invitation to attend.
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R. A. Wright
Rochelle
Rochelle Lodge
DeKalb Lodge
Dixon Lodge
Mendota Lodge
Legion Auxiliary Plans Social for Legion Boys Evening
The American Legion auxiliary announces a social after the meeting for tomorrow night inviting Legion boys to join at nine o'clock in the post rooms. A Columbus Club Old-time dance, scheduled for tomorrow night, is postponed indefinitely by committee order.
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American Legion Auxiliary
Asoe
Legion
OFC
Columbus Club
Elks Clubs Plan Union in Lincoln Highway Lodge Association
Elders and delegates from Dixon Rochelle Sycamore Sterling DeKalb meet to form the Lincoln Highway Elks Lodge Association. The plan aims to unite northern state lodges, invite Mendota, host large Flag Day celebrations, organize interclub baseball, secure a nationally known speaker, and set resolutions and by laws to be adopted at future meetings.
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Elks’ Elks
Lincoln Highway
Elks’ Lodge Association
Dixon
Rochelle
Sycamore
Sterling
DeKalb
R. A. Wright
DeKalb Lodge
Mendota Lodge
Ino
Elks
James McCann Improves After Serious Operation
James McCann of DeKalb, who underwent a serious operation at Rochelle hospital several days ago, is reported to be improving though still critically ill. After a period of dangerous illness, he now has every possible chance for recovery as doctors see hopeful signs.
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James McCann
Rochelle Hospital
DeKalb
McCann
Illinois Service seeks certificate for Dixon to Freeport bus line
Bulletin Spinofield Wisconsin April 27 Illinois Service company of DeKalb filed with the Illinois Commerce Commission for a certificate of convenience and necessity to operate a bus line from Dixon to Freeport.
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United Press
Spinofield, Wi
Ilinois Service Company of
DeKalb
Ilinois Commerce Commission
Dixon
Freeport
Gas Bill To Dominate Senate Week In Wisconsin
Springfield April 27 The tax bill will be the major issue as the senate meets Wednesday to discuss proposed legislation in a committee of the whole. Senators Barr Lentz Ker singer Carlson Roos and Huyes named to study the tax issue prepare to confer. The chamber will hear speakers for and against the measure while the education commission bill faces opposition in education committees. The Webster injunction bill appears before the judiciary committee tomorrow. The house plans four bills including the Soderstrom anti injunction bill. Calendars are crowded with first second and third readings.
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United Press
Springfield
Senate
Barr
Lentz
Kersinger
Carlson
Roos
Huyes
Fred Sterling
House
Senate Judiciary Committee
Earth Quakes Reported Across Illinois and Missouri
Three distinct earthquakes were felt Sunday night across southern Illinois and Missouri with centers 150 to 160 miles south of St Louis. Shocks lasted six to 30 seconds, no damage reported, and tremors were recorded at the University of Chicago and in central Illinois areas.
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United Dress
St. Louis
Ilinois
Missouri
St. Louis University
Springfield
Illinois
Chicago
University of Chicago
Mrs. Reid Dies in Chicago After Illness
Mrs. Rob ert L. Reid of Chicago dies after ten months of illness at Ravenswood hospital. Burial is in Chicago Friday afternoon. Her son R Gordon Reid, who often visited DeKalb, mourns with relatives including Mrs Anna Dodge. Miss Annabelle Chase attends funeral in Chicago before returning to DeKalb.
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R. L. Reid
Chicago
Robert L. Reid
Gordon Reid
DeKalb
Reid
Ravenswood Hospital
Chilcago
R. Gordon Reid
Anna. Dodge
Annabelle Chase
Dodge
Rock River Bus Company to Start Between Rockford and Dixon
A new Rock River Bus company backed by R C Westphal R W E Mitchell and C F Westphal ILL Clinton plans service from Rockford through Oregon Byron and Sterling to Dixon along Rock River. Capitalized at 15000 the firm expects operation within a month with no Rockford investors involved.
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Rockford
Dixon
R. C. Westphal
R. W. E. Mitchell
Sterling
C. F. Westphal
Clinton
Oregon
Byron
Rock River
Rock River Bus Company
Get on the Bus Smoke Isabella Royals cigar
The fastest selling cigar in De Kalb gains attention as buyers discover Isabella Royals. Made in Manila and imported in large quantities, the product boasts a fine flavor and quality construction with an Art stamp on every box. Priced at five cents, it promotes trial and quick box purchases.
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Isabella
DeKalb
Manila
P. I
Funeral cortege capsizes on Jericho road near Aurora
An automobile in a Chicago to Somonauk funeral caravan plunged off the Jericho road approach to the Big Rock creek bridge west of Aurora, landing upside down in a gulley. Two women and Rev Beenssterboer were injured, with grave chest and back injuries and internal damage. The party included 15 Chicago Catholic priests and dignitaries, and the cortege carried on to Somonauk after aid from St Charles hospital in Aurora.
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Chicago
Somonauk
Ble Rock Creek
Jericho Road
Aurora
George Beensterboer
St. Thomas -Ehurch
Coughlin
Wallace Dondanville
Edward L. Dondanville
Somonauk Catholic Church
St.Thomas Church
Dennis L. Kelly
Pope Pius XI
Order of St. Gregory
Rr. Beensterbeer
Big Rock Bridge
Monsignor Kelly
St. Charle Hospital
Northam Marie
Big Koex
Beensterboer
Social Lion Arrested for Speeding in Chicago
Walcott Blair, Chicago social leader who hosted the Prince of Wales last year, is under arrest for reckless driving after a collision at the Dearborn street bridge. His companion, Miss Geraldine Markham, a chorus girl, is hospitalized with a possible skull fracture and serious facial injuries. Blair has a broken jaw and facial lacerations.
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United Trees
Chicago
Walcott Blair
Prince of Wales
Geraldine Markham
Blair
Anoher
Newhwest
Dearborn Street Bridge
Five Workers Die In West Moreland Mine Explosion
West Newton Pennsylvania April 27 five workers were killed when an explosion wrecked the West Moreland coal company mine at Mill Grove near here. Four entombed men were recovered by a rescue crew from the Pittsburgh bureau of mines. The fifth victim died at the mine entrance as the blast occurred last night.
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United Sreasy
West Newton
West Moreland Coal Company
Mill Grove
Here
Bureau of Mines
Pittsburgh
Ith
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