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Newspaper
Dekalb Daily Chronicle
Location
Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1923
Page
2
Sycamore residents are urged to contact Harvey Fant at 656 Edward Street to place delivery orders. If subscribers do not receive the pope securarly, notify Fant by phone at L-691.
Sycamore residents will join a nationwide fundraising drive led by Elks American Legion and Chamber of Commerce committees under George James. The city’s quota is 490 dollars, matching last year, with plans to mobilize rural districts and local businesses, and Salvation Army outreach noted as a worthy cause.
According to Willan Joslyn the skating operation in the armory at Plaisy will open next Sunday night for the winter season. Skating is planned every Saturday night and Sunday afternoon with new skates and equipment purchased by management. It is not believed the state plan will affect the skating floor.
Personal item reports Chris Olvson of Elbarny visiting at his brother in Jay Carl Swimpy yesterday afternoon Roy Buck of Eisin wis i give more today calling on fiends
Members of the Chamber of Commerce prepare a 35 foot tree for the annual Christmas display. The tree will be brought to town Thursday and erected at the intersection of Main Street and Pit Street, with officials presenting the plans for the event.
Members of the club will host a social evening next month featuring a meal and entertainment. A voluntary committee will arrange the eats and tickets, following two years of popular interest among members.
Members of the Eastern Star met last evening and elected seven officers for the coming term. Worthy matron Mrs Rosa Iwen Walrod and worthy patron Mrs Olive rsary presided as the group outlined duties for 7 officers to serve. visiting officer Mik Stark and other named members were noted.
Walter Burbank of a Sycamore area farm suffered a reoccurrence of injuries from a 20 year old accident after being crowded against a door while guiding a horse. He was unconscious for five days, then woke to total deafness and partial paralysis on one side, though the paralysis is now improving while deafness persists.
The Woman's Club Christmas Gathering at the Elks club drew 97 members yesterday afternoon. The event opened with a social hour and business meeting. Highlights included club chorus songs, high school instrumental selections, and pantomime by Mrs. Leslie Chatfield and her students. Mrs. Chatfield sang The Holy City as the children knelt before the cross, leaving a strong impression.
At the regwar meeting of the Board of Supervisors Tuesday afternoon, the time was devoted to listening to reports from county officers. Alvin Warren of Victor township supervised the session as committees’ reports were tackled and the board adjourned to meet again Wednesday morning. The group expects two to three days at the courthouse before addressing hard road plans tied to the proposed 100 million bond issue. The governor cited progress, noting the administration added more than 2100 miles of hard roads in three years, surpassing prior gains.
In the county clerk's office the marriage license department issued a license to Thomas Adee and Mildred Wald. Both listed Clare as their residence.
United Press reports from Sullivan Illinois note Governor Len Small spoke on state highway progress under the 60 million bond issue. He described three years of road building, the impact on the state, and outlined future construction amid routes that split the area north and south by connecting paved roads.
Glenn Scott was asked if two can live as cheaply as one. He answered no, stating he is the father of twins.
Mrs Laura M Hoyt of Rockport New York commends Chamberlains Tablets for headaches and bilious attacks after three years of use. She says she is pleased to speak in praise of them at any time.
An advertisement touts Chamberlains Cough Remedy as soothing and effective for colds la grippe and whooping cough. It highlights pleasant taste, quick relief, and notes it contains no opium or other harmful drugs, favored by mothers for children.
Notice to all interested parties that on November 15 1923 the DeKalb Illinois Board of Local Improvement and city court will hear objections to the certificate of final completion and acceptance of the special assessment for the Thirteenth Street Pleasant Street to Lewis Street drainage project. By W P Hiland.
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