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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1929
Page
2
Chicago youths Leo Poulos and Frank Wantroba faced possible trial in Chicago after a car collision with W. C. Murden's vehicle. A third boy named Stanley remained at large while authorities pursued the case, with Mr. Murden's attitude potentially sparing the youths from charges pending owner cooperation.
The Sycamore Sons prepare to meet the DeKalb Moose at Pershing Park next Saturday amid lineup uncertainty. Manager Earl Matteson plans Rockford camp departures affecting players, while Strombom aims for first base and Snelgrove seeks to subdue Barth City with possible St Charles additions.
Seven boys from Sycamore will join 35 Scouts at Camp Rotary-Mac Queen for a week. First week of camping since area Girl Scouts opened the camp. Those going are Keith Saunders, Miles Underwood, James Bangs, Charles Button, Russell Aves, Kenneth Frederick, and Russell Wiley.
Adolph Lirdstone and Henry Deck er returned to Sycamore after an extensive auto trip through the southwestern United States visiting Los Angeles Tiajuana and the Grand Canyon. The pair logged 5532 miles and arrived home Tuesday tired yet satisfied with a wonderful vacation tour.
City workers finished repainting all lamp posts in the business district and began repainting fire hydrants and street signs. Crews operate mainly in the western portion, applying orange paint as before.
Four Sycamore boys at the Citizens Military Training camp Camp Deily Fort Sheridan enjoy a varied program directed by Crane College coach Applegran. Troop A leads in baseball volleyball indoor baseball while Troop B holds the basketball title. The group trains in track and football in spare time. A feature event is the Wisconsin versus Illinois football game planned for August 9.
Motorists packed Sycamore gas stations late Wednesday to avoid the forthcoming tax, with busy early evening hours as shoppers flooded town. Cars lined up at dispensers and stations stayed open until midnight to accommodate those seeking fuel before the law took effect.
Local golfers enjoy the city course at Sycamore as dry hot weather dries the fairways and greens. The hard, firm surface makes drives roll and bounce farther than usual though brief moisture earlier in the week kept some greens soft.
Last evening a strong turnout attended the Men’s Night program at the Community Center swimming pool. Participants swam in games and races, with steady enthusiasm and a sense of community despite some waning energy.
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle states it assumes full responsibility for carrier delivery in Sycamore. Subscribers missing a copy may call Otto Fellinger at Sycamore 420 for special delivery. Complaints will be investigated and remedies provided. Carriers should be paid weekly to meet bills and earn profits.
Real estate transfers across De Kalb Sycamore Franklin Clinton Cortland Shabbona and surrounding areas show numerous deed filings from Gust Lindelof Amy Huber Mary Sweet Peter Lundgren Frank Bemis and others. Notable values include Frank W Bemis transfer valued at 2000 and Florence Wellings Fox estate final actions with multiple executors and claims.
October term proceedings name Sarah M. Woolsey executrix of the Sycamore Estate, with letters issued and Thomas N. Woolsey listed as deceased. George Walden and Edward Carlson named appraisers. inventory valued about $29,200. Proof of heirship filed and claims addressed. no appraisers previously named.
Rev Ross and family began a month long vacation touring Kentucky Tennessee and Missouri. Numerous Hinckley residents and visitors from Aurora Kaneville Waterman and Champaign made calls, visits, and small gatherings around town and at nearby towns during the week.
Edward S. Evans, president of Detroit Aircraft, announced the merger with Lockheed Aircraft to form a major aviation holding company. Subsidiaries include the Ryan Company, Eastman Flying Boat, British Blackburn, and Winton Engine, with others. L. E. Davis made a business trip to Waterman Sunday. Mrs. Conrad Linn died Monday at the infirmary near DeKalb after a lingering illness.
William Kine, 28, in St Louis, is said to have a chance to recover after being found with six bullet wounds in his head and legs in a combination saloon and book making shop. Robert Mattingly, 51, a bartender, told police he shot King during an argument over missing cash. Mattingly was held.
DeKalb saw a large Wednesday evening crowd drawn by Golden Rule bargains in the business district. Residents traveled from across the county despite heat to shop during the sale, which leaders say was among the best in months. The event comes earlier this month to avoid conflicting with a Cincinnati Reds game against the DeKalb Moose at the end of the month.
An event is planned to be held by Wednesday with details not fully specified in the fragment.
East St Louis Aug 1 40 R Funeral services will be held Saturday for Benedict A Ritzler 32 flying instructor at Parks airport killed yesterday when the bi plane in which he was riding as a passenger crashed six miles southeast of Columbia Mo Charles D Williamson student pilot of the plane suffered fractured ribs Williamson told authorities the crash occurred from 1500 feet when the plane failed to right track flying upside down after a wing over stunt
A worried caregiver describes coaxing a malnourished man to eat. After trying various meals without success, a blood tonic, S.S.S., is recommended by a druggist. Within days improvement appears, and the patient plans to finish several bottles and persuade friends to try it.
Rich red blood builds sturdy health and beauty by restoring normal blood cells. S S S helps Nature build red blood cells and renews strength, with thousands praising its benefits in unsolicited letters. All drug stores carry S S S in two sizes, larger size is more economical. Copyright 1929 Co.
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