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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1925
Page
2
S M Henderson announces skating is forbidden on the pool in the park due to thin ice and danger of break-through. He warns parents against letting children skate and notes that only cold weather could thicken the ice enough for safe use, with officials promising eventual repairs.
The Dustin Chapter B S session elected officers for the year with Rose Hanson to install later. Officers named include Worthy Matron Iresa Hinson and J W Duval as Worthy Matron, Anmette Duval as Associate Matron, Olive Miller as Secretary, Jenmie Withird as Treasurer, Vearyl Maeser as Conductress, Ellen Matson as Associate Conductress. The meeting drew large attendance and featured readings by Miss Lee Vennerfall. Other items mention Ruth Tone enrolling for a state teachers program and local Guardsmen attending a movie. Cantonese members will attend DeKalb for officer elections Thursday night.
Residents traveled to Lindenwood for the Kishwaukee association district meeting with Sycamore and Rochelle represented. A resolution urged holding mort ines in war town districts. Lindenwood hosted, Stechelle to host next, Dekialh and Genoa listed in rotation. A post meeting supper featured five kinds of pie. Two stenographers are listed in pension ministry offices.
Two men identified as William Thompson and James J. turns were sent to Fort Leavenworth to serve year terms after being held in DeKalb county jail for several days and awaiting trial. The pair allegedly stole a car in California and drove it to Chicago where they disposed of it.
At the regular meeting of the Odd Fellows lodge Osta Pellows last evening officers were elected and the first degree conferred on candidates. Noble Grand Howard Dean View Grand Martin Edwards. Secretary Line: Finnieat See Trustees Gra nved Boyle Dele Botts. Appointive officers to be trained later, likely installation night in January.
Workmen use loamy stereeameras to tear out the old walk in front of the Connart baiting preparing for improvements including a new front. The cracked cement and street conditions will be addressed. Interior work is advancing and the store is expected to be ready for occupancy within the next week.
Rumors circulated today that William E I Walton, president of the Waltons, lies in a hospital in a serious condition. The diagnosis is grave, with hopeful friends urging rest and prompt recovery, while official sources strive to verify the report amid cautious optimism.
Today a street improvement will begin on State Street to enhance the Bryan and Lund store frontage. The old façade will be torn out and a modern front installed, transforming the business appearance and drawing public interest.
Residents alert as winter hazards from iron steps prompt removal in church pew front. No start date given, but workers aim for completion before Christ dies, according to parish notices.
Report describes the opening night at the Fargo Theatre with new films attracting crowds. Attendees enjoyed the first-time experience of viewing in the new venue as several scenes played to a broad audience and sparked interest among locals.
Officials announce the December session of the board will convene next week to tackle a substantial agenda. The supervisors expect significant business slated for discussion and decision during the upcoming meetings.
A garbled note describes Masonic attendance in Chicago this week and mentions a session and other local events. It notes several people from Sycamore with interest in distant Dweds, with unclear names and details about attendance and a live stack ex post.
The event in Chicago is drawing several attendees and is expected to be well attended this Saturday.
John Sovetsky was sentenced to one to ten years in the state penitentiary for possessing stolen goods tied to loot from Carlson & Benson in DeKalb. The case involved suits and fabric valued far above the recovered items, with Chicago authorities noting the sentence aligns with the thefts from Green Bay Wisconsin and Terre Haute Indiana.
DeKalb County dairy judging team defeats rivals at the state contest. Teams included notable members such as Leena Lindstren and Dormild Nel, with champions crowned at the championship event held in Champaien.
Marble work on the new DeKalb bank was to be completed today or tomorrow morning with the banking room marble finished. Carpenters building the cages expect to finish by mid next week and install the decorative fixtures as the bank opens on the 18th.
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