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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1925

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Radio Stars from Chicago Give High School Show

Frint George and the Radio Stars from Chicago, aided by the Eight Anons, staged a high school concert last night that drew crowded attendance. Grace Wilson and Jerry Sullivan led acts from WLS and WJ, with Harry Geise on piano and Harmony Girls and The Three Melodians performing to enthusiastic audiences.

Frint George Chicago Grace Wilson WLS Frint George O Jerry Sullivan Mr. Sullivan Harry Geise Irrianon Ball Room Mr. Geise DeKalb Axel Christensen Apollo EB. Hayworth Christensen Langdon Fprothers Muahe Edgewater Beach Hotel Clyde Hager WHT Hager Sullivan Mr. George Em J E. 8. Rayworth Radio Stors

Elks plan Flag Day speech bid by five lodges

A five lodge Elks committee from DeKalb Sycamore Rochelle Dixon and Sterling will seek Vice President Charles G Dawes as a speaker for Flag Day June 14 The Lincoln Highway Elks Lodges association will hold the first event under the new name Mendota Lodge may join and name a member to committees EF Woods DeKalb and Dr R A Wright DeKalb serve on leadership and by law drafting roles

Elks’ Lodges Association Mendota Jlodge Jrains Association R. A. Wright Paul Farr DeKalb EF. E. Woods Committee of Five

Stover to Serve Time in State Reformatory for Theft

Owen Stover of Maple Park must serve from one to ten years in a state reformatory after the state supreme court denied his appeal. He and three companions were convicted of robbing Abe Levin of Sycamore two years ago. Sheets Johnson and Phillips pleaded guilty and are nearing parole after serving about a year. Attorneys were D. Harvey Gunsul and James Cliffe.

Owen Stover State Supreme Court Maple Park Pontiac DeKalb County Stover Sheets Phillips Johnson Abe Levin Sycamore

Votes Sought On DeKalb Club Chorus Radio Concert

With two days left in May residents must send votes on the DeKalb Woman's Club chorus concert aired Thursday afternoon on station WLS Chicago. Citizen listeners should report receipts by May 1 via card letter telegram or phone to WLS Chicago, noting how many heard the program as each listener counts as one vote.

Woman's Club Chorus WLS Chicago DeKalb Woman's — Club

Swedish preacher to speak at city church

Rev. John Walbors of Stockholm Sweden will address the Swedish Baptist church tomorrow evening in Swedish. The noted author and pastor has written 16 books six translated abroad and leads one of the largest Swedish Baptist churches in Stockholm. This will be his third visit to United States with many residents expected to attend.

Swedish Baptist Church John Walbors Stockholm Sweden Walborg Utis

Pasley Named Judge Advocate for Legion Department

Pasley DeEstin Pasley of this city has been appointed county judge advocate for the American Legion department of Illinois. The appointment was made by State Commander Howard Savage of Chicago. Pasley is a graduate of the state teachers college and the University of Illinois law college and has practiced law in the southern part of the state and here for the past year.

Pasley the Legion Torney DeEstin Pasley American Legion Department Howard Savage Chicago State Teachers College Law College University of Ilinois

Captain Roberts criticized after sinking Raifuku Maru

Passengers condemn Captain J Roberts of the S S Homeric for failing to rescue anyone from the sinking Japanese freighter Raifuku Maru amid criticism from many aboard.

Nova Scotia J. Roberts S. Ss Homeric Bymany Tomlinson the & S. Homeric

Hindenberg Feared as German Communists Plan Strike

Berlin under threat as German communists call a general strike on inauguration day likely May 9. They demand dissolving police safety units and monarchist organs, reorganization of police, disarmament of strikebreakers, expulsion of ruling-house members, release of political prisoners, eight hour day, tax relief, and removal of burdens on workers.

Talted Press Berlin Germany Hindenberg Saxony Paris France Aristedes Brisand Painleve Great Britain

Illinois Weather Update Mostly cloudy tonight then warmer

The forecast notes cloudiness in Illinois tonight with slight warming in central areas. Cooler conditions expected Wednesday across western portions as the state moves through the middle of the week.

Illinois

England returns to gold standard as trade revival expected

London announces return to gold standard with Australia joining and a possible US loan to back finance. Churchill says gold export allowed anew and debt payments to the United States will be made from a government fund in June and December. The move aims to revive trade with France negotiations ongoing and sterling rises to near par in New York trading.

United Press London England Great Britain Winston Churchill House of Commons Churchill Bank of England Dominions Australia House Britain United States France Treasury New York N. Y

High School Alumni Plan June Homecoming Celebration

An alumni meeting for DeKalb township high school outlined plans for a June 5 homecoming at the school. Charles W. Talbot said a brief but quality program is planned with a splendid orchestra for music and dancing afterward. Organizers seek a notable speaker for the event but no name is announced yet.

DeKalb’ Township Charles W. Talbot

Special offer on genuine Gilette razors and blades

Advertisement lists a gold plated Gilette razor with two blades for 99 cents and genuine Gilette blades in 5 pack for 40 cents and 10 blades for 7 cents. Also promotes lawn and garden products and seed department at Secor's Nyal Store 121 NOWS THE TIME Now is the time to use Vigoro.

Just Vigoro Secor’s Nyal McAllister-Ulery Go Caralie Kirchner's

DeKalb Hotel Plans To Be Decided At Tonight Meeting

The DeKalb hotel proposal moves toward a decision at an 7:20 pm Elks Club meeting attended by the Chamber of Commerce hotel committee and Mr. Shaw of Chicago. Shaw plans to invest and the committee reports progress on stock subscriptions as the future of the project is to be settled tonight.

Chamber of Commerce Hotel Committee Shaw Chicago The Elks’ Club DeKalb

Malta Woman Honored as Commercial Instructor

Miss Lucy Quinn, former Malta resident now teaching at Morton High School in Richmond Virginia, has been honored as the instructor of the commercial department. Her class team won the district contest pennant for the second time at Richmond with nine high schools competing. She will enter two teams in the upcoming state contest.

Lucy Quinn Malta

Suspects Detained in Colony Inmate Murder

Three inmates at the Dixon colony for the feeble minded Maksynowicz Smith and Sapperstein are held by the Lee county sheriff over the killing of fellow inmate George Spader. Spader's body lay in the colony steam tunnel, middle of the night Maksynowicz allegedly confessed to his role and implicated the others. Spader carried about $18 when last seen Thursday evening.

Dixon Michael Maksynowicz Walter Smith Jake Sapperstein Lee County George Spader Spader Maksynowicz

George Munding Receives Joliet Penitentiary Number

George Munding, society riding master, was assigned No. 9788 upon entering Joliet state penitentiary yesterday to serve a 22 year sentence for the murder of his common law wife Mrs. Julia Able Douglass, convicted two weeks earlier by a jury.

George Munding Joliet Joliet State Penitent Munding Julia Able Douglass

State's Attorney Crowe Will Head Prosecution

State's Attorney Robert Crowe announced he would take full charge of the prosecution of William Shepherd, indicted for the murder of his young ward Billy McClintock. He will be assisted by George Gorman Joseph Savage and John Scarbaro. Cars washed and greased at North Side Garage 212 North Second Street. Phone 571 H.

United Press Chicago Robert Crowe William Shepherd Billy McClintock George Gorman Joseph Savage John Scarbaro North Side North Second Street

Fire Devastates Windsor Indiana Blazing Town Damages

In Randolph county near Muncie four business buildings and two homes burned in Windsor. Fire officials say the town was in flames as Muncie Fire Department aided the bucket brigade. Estimated damage ranges from 15000 to 50000 dollars.

United Press Muncie Ind Windsor Here Randolph County

Two Men Sought in Gary Ind Brutal Murder of Young Woman

Police hunt for gunmen tied to Gary and Chicago underworld after a 20 year old woman, possibly a wife or sweetheart of a Chicago gang member, is found shot and dismembered near Chesterton. Coroner notes she may have been pregnant. investigators suspect two assailants mutilated the body and attempted to mislead the scene.

United Press Gary Ind Chicago Chesterton Sxctinalat Ee Cal Polly Garyoge King Ete Gust Saunders Saunders Wautun Pen Connolly

Health to Be Topic Today at State College

Dr. A Parran of the state health department speaks to state college students at a special noon meeting. He promotes public health education in schools and will again address students tomorrow noon during the general exercise hour.

State College A. Parran State Health Department Parran State Department of Health Rotary Club Innovation Grill J. Stanley Brown

Labor Has Fight in Illinois Legislative Session

United Press reports in Springfield that labor and liquor bills lead big issues. Homer Tice proposes a prohibition director while R A Soderstrom pushes anti injunction bills as the house and senate clash over calendars and hearings.

United Press Springfield House Homer Tice R. A. Soderstrom Senate

Legion Boys to Visit Auxiliary Social Tonight

DeKalb American Legion post officers invited the Legion Auxiliary to host a social at the post rooms this evening. The Legion Boys are expected to arrive at nine o'clock, and the event marks another enjoyable gathering between the two groups. The program is reported to be exceptional with a large attendance anticipated.

DeKalb Poat American Legion The Legion Auxiliary

Confessed to Thefts Ties Chicago Robberies to Couple

Theodore Carell and Katherine Carell face Chicago police over a wave of robberies. Carell admits seven offenses and allegedly directed detectives to a banco party where other suspects were found. Katherine Kessler, 20, held as his accomplice, is said to be Mary McKinley by police.

United Press Chicago Theodore | Carell Katherine Carell Carell Banco Mary McKinley Katherine Kessler Harry Kessler Sandwich Sandwich High School Chie Ro William Ralston Warren Javense Ralston William Swit John Swift San Francisco Howard Delaney Theodore Carrell Detective Bureau Carrell Swift Winthrop Avenue Philip Carrell Bunes Delaney Shiek‘sh

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