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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1926

Page

2

City debates street improvements and brick pavement

Rimbusa winter aside, city officials and residents push for next year’s street upgrades. State street resurfacing favored with brick or reinforced concrete options. DeKalb avenue and West State street under study. Warrenite resurfacing considered. marriage license issued to Everett Hank and Pearl Heinze in DeKalb.

Rimbusa Aga State Street M. J. Dowt Mid-West Pave Brick Manufacturers Association Dowell DeKalb Avenue West Sa Ye West State Street West Cramento Street Everett Hank Pearl Heinze DeKalb

Miss Lucille Mack Hosts Court Reporter For Day

Local society notes show Miss Lucille Mack of Rusell handling court reporting in Chicago while visiting. Eastern Star meeting in Kingston. Chicago trip for Republican women’s pow wow. various locals at social events and a Saturday pot luck that culminated in a wedding anniversary celebration with a pink and white table and a large wedding cake.

Lucille Mack Russell Chicaso Court House Jennie Little M. F. Carlson Mary Hamsmith Chicago Clayton Munson Townsend Hall Mrs. Bush Dane

Fie Concert Will Be Given Here Tonight by the 129th Infantry Band

Tonight at the Armory the 129th Infantry band known as Kable Brothers band will present a concert here amid local anticipation and statewide familiarity.

Fie Armory 129Th Infantry Band Kable Brothers Band

Band Concert Promises Spectacular Local Event

The group, composed of members from the headquarters company, will present a top season event this evening. Tickets have been selling vigorously with reports that nearly every seat is spoken for, ensuring most attendees will enjoy the program.

Waltons Had Business Meet Last Evening

Members of the Izaakwanon League chapter held an inter esting meeting last night in the First National bank directors room. Officers discussed several matters for publication and noted possible future reading material. A promised fish shipment this fall is unlikely due to cold weather and high water. ice delays affected access.

Izaakwanon League First National Bank

Yesterday at Courthouse Nonstop Activity Ends

A crowded courthouse scene center on the arrival of supervisors and staff. The day featured committee referrals, officer handoffs, and ongoing work as Edwin E. Crawford, retiring sheriff, oversaw the setup of desks for incoming officers.

Coourt House Cordat Narhaal Weuin Court House Edwin E. Crawford

Former County Clerk Reports Spare Tire Loss

S M Henderson reported that while traveling to Taw Paw over the weekend the spare tire at the rear of his vehicle detached from the carrier and was likely stolen or found by someone. He asks friends to call his home or the courthouse with any information, noting the tire threatened to fall from the carrier and the fastener had been loose.

S. M. Henderson Taw Paw

Executrix Notice for Estate of Benjamin Calvin

A Katie E Criswell as Executrix announces probate before DeKalb County Court at Sycamore Courthouse on the February next first Saturday, inviting all with claims against the estate to appear for adjustment and all debtors to settle promptly. Dated December 6, 1926.

Benjamin Calvin Orwell DeKalb Katie E Criswell

Crawford Leaves Four-Year Sheriff Term With Record

Edwin E. Crewrera turned key to the county jail after Pred Colder sworn in as sheriff. He notes 1778 prisoners handled in four years, surpassing Crawford's predecessors and signaling a successful tenure. Crawford departs satisfied with his four years of cooperation and results.

Edwin E. Crewrera Crawford Crawford Is Leaving the Office Well Satisfied With His Four Years Work, Wind Ow Tois

Flowers Left For County Officials Amid Election Cheer

Bouquets bearing the Ey E Crawford name were found on the desks of County Treasurer Rosa Hanson, County Clerk Warl Joiner, Sheriff Fred Dolder, and County Superintendent of Highway Fred Larson. The gesture adds color to the building as the new officee prepares to continue normal operations and aim for a creditable showing after four successful terms.

Ey E Crawford Rosa Hanson Warl Joiner Fred Dolder Fred Larson

Wolter Seeks Divorce From Wife in DeKalb Court

Ludwig Wolter, through attorney, filed for divorce from Bama Wolter in DeKalb County circuit court. He alleges they married in 1941 and that she deserted him in 1942, has not lived with him since.

Ludwig Wolter

Maple Park Man Improves After Hospital Amputation

Robert Emberson of Maple Park remains at Sycamore hospital after a severe accident. He was badly head injured when his head was caught in a corn busker and his wrist was amputated. Officials say his recovery will be slow as he regains strength.

Robert Emberson Sycamers Hospital

New High School to be Ready Feb 1 Says Board

The school board and contractors confirm the new Sycamore facility will be ready for occupancy by February 1, about a month later than first planned due to on site issues. Roof work and provisional heating are underway while floors and windows advance. The concrete and steel building houses ten rooms for manual training sewing and cooking plus a gymnasium for nearly 300 with an attached heating plant building. The project aims for a prominent, durable structure in Sycamore.

Sycamore

Taffeta Handkerchiefs Adorn New Decor Delicately

Washable taffeta kerchiefs feature embroidery of old millinery motifs and tiny men magazines, offered as dainty new decorations. A frock trimmed with deep magenta crepe complements the delicate look.

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