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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1930
Page
2
A scanned grocery list shows items including sliced bacon fresh spare ribs fresh side pork boiling beef short cut steaks corn beef boneless eggs per dozen pork steak and homemade mince meat cottage cheese listing typical early 20th century meat and dairy offerings from a local market
Sycamore faces a local unemployment issue with 30 residents registered as jobless, including three women and 27 men. Mayor J D Beckler leads a committee with Chamber of Commerce and civic leaders to study the registrations and arrange odd jobs while awaiting permanent work. Citizens are asked to register at the Chamber office by phone or in person, emphasizing wage earning work over charity.
The DeKalb Daily Chronicle assumes responsibility for carrier delivery in Sy camore. Subscribers missing issues receive a copy by special delivery via Mr. Otto Fellinger in Sycamore 420. Complaints will be investigated and remedied. Carriers are paid weekly to meet bills and earn a profit.
Preparations for the wheat pageant continue with rehearsals and announcements for a distinguished group to attend the opening matines. Dr. Allen D. Albert of the 1933 Chicago World Fair leads a party to observe the event, joined by Mark Shanks and others from Chicago chambers of commerce.
Sycamore High School begins play Friday December 6 1930 with an Alumni squad facing Shrout's varsity in a home opener. The Alumni feature Hennigan Cliffe C Hennigan Marcus Straw and others from classes 28 30 and 25 while Shrout schedules a demanding slate including Genoa Dundee Maple Park Batavia St Charles Naperville and district tournament rounds.
The Community Chest has reached the $5,000 mark as committees report favorable reception though busy times delay action. The fund climbed rapidly yesterday and is expected to be filled within a few days.
The Merchants Division of the Chamber of Commerce will hold no meeting this month due to the Christmas rush. Plans are being made for a forum dinner in January but until then all will be Christmas.
December calendar lists a Christmas bazaar and supper at Federated church on December 3, a Wheat Pageant at Community Center on December 4 and 5, and a pancake supper at the Methodist church on December 10. Mrs. L. A. Vaughn and Mr. E. V. K. Schwab are noted as recently married travelers, with past ties to DeKalb and Fort Dodge. The Elks meet tonight at 8 and plan a trip to Aurora for an initiatory ceremony. Federated Missionary Society meets December 4 at 2 30 at Mrs Orton Bell 29 DeKalb Avenue. Charter Grove Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Dan Emmerson home December 3 with speaker Mrs C A Kelley.
Work began on decorating Sycamore for Christmas with new boulevard lights, a large double arch planned at State and Somonauk by Swanson Brothers. Santa arrives Wednesday at 7 30 PM and a special mail box will be ready. Local industries donate labor for the tree lighting.
Secretary of the Sycamore Chamber of Commerce warns residents about unordered merchandise received locally. The receiver may keep and store such goods or forward them back, but if used or shipped, the burden shifts. The article notes postage often accompanies parcels, complicating returns.
A vague report from Sycamore recounts two Chicago men gambling on the highway, a confrontation with a white bystander, and two gunshots in the incident. Sheriff reports uncertain details and no formal filing, with locals noting the danger to unsuspecting motorists and calling for lawful action.
Invitations issued for the annual Free Membership Banquet to be held at the center on Thursday evening December 11 starting at 5 80 o clock Dinner plates recalled at 7 30 and a program to follow then a business meeting Members must bring membership books to reserve plates by Saturday December 6 Reservations may be made at the center office Anaconda or Kellman offices Free bowling or swimming the night of the banquet Bowling limited to one line per person Invitations signed by W M McAllister president of the Community Center Board Attention
A reader warns of a merchandise scam where senders mail unsought items hoping recipients keep them or pay. Mr Hennekin says such goods may be brought to the Chamber of Commerce office for handling at no charge, provided the items were not ordered.
The invitation notes that if one of the amendments is adopted, eight new directors at large will be elected from the association's membership during the evening business session.
More than forty Methodist pastors and district officers from the Rock River District gathered in DeKalb for a full day conference led by Dr. L. L. Hammitt. The event began at 10 AM with a noon luncheon, followed by group and officers sessions, ending at 4 PM.
Valley and Joliet area religious groups held annual sessions yesterday with pastors in one building and their wives hosted by Mrs. J C Spencer at the parsonage. The ladies enjoyed a program during the wives' Christmas party portion of the gatherings.
A tornado struck Mrs Maggie Beattie's Rosetta home causing her to be hurled into an open fireplace. She and two children escaped the wreckage unharmed as neighbors helped recover belongings from the ruined house.
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