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Dekalb Daily Chronicle

Location

Dekalb, Illinois, United States of America

Date

Dec 12, 1924

Page

2

Funeral for Mrs Bailey at Rochelle hospital and burial

Mrs Florence V Scanlan Bailey died after a several month illness, burial planned at Rosemond, Missouri. She married William Bailey in Laddonia in 1875 and moved to Rochelle, operated a millinery shop, and was active in Congregational Church. She leaves son Roy and a daughter in law, with long time associate Vance Andriste. Funeral services set from the family home with final rites in Rosemond tomorrow morning.

Willam Bailey Rochelle Hospital Rosemond Bailey Ley Lot Earth Star Consulam Sunda Tele Rly Rochelle Florence V. Scanlan Johng Branch Issouri William Bailey Laddonia Missouri Une Roy Congregations Church

Officers Named for American Legion Auxiliary Next Year

The American Legion Auxiliary elected officers for the 1925 year at the post rooms last night. Etta Hansen was named Vice-president Edna Strom second vice-president A Bellen treasurer Rose chaplain Mimma Jey retiring president will report at the next meeting. A film on America shown at Day drew favorable comment and the menu pleased attendees.

American Legion Anton Etta Hansen Ednaw A.strom Bellenchaplain M Rose Auxiliar Mimma Jey Retirie Dent Will

Richard Brown Improves After Major Operation at Rochelle

Reports from Rochelle say Richard Brown, patient there since early week, is steadily improving and his condition is not considered serious. Mrs. Brown also underwent the operation Wednesday morning and is recovering well, with many friends here pleased with the news.

Rochelle Richard Brown Brown

Sycamore Population Projections Boost Local Growth

Population in Sycamore rose to 6 264 after a census by a Chamber of Commerce team led by George B. Wetzel. Officials plan to grow the city by 1920 with a federal grant financing a new enumeration, aiming to double the previous figure and cut expenses nearly in half.

George B. Wetzel Chamber of Commerce Brecon Chamber of Cats

H. W. Mott to Leave Sycamore for Minneapolis

Friends report H. W. Mott will leave Sycamore by early next year to join Witness Threshy in Minneapolis. He has led the Chamber of Commerce and his departure prompts a board election in January to choose a new president and director.

H. W. Mot Sycamore Minneapolis Mott Witness Threshy Company Chamber of Commerce

Christmas Vacation Extended at Sycamore High

Sycamore high school announces a two week Christmas vacation closing December 22 and reopening January 5. The break aligns with a common practice in the region as city grade schools also observe two weeks. The average Christmas recess in nearby schools is two weeks.

Sycamore High School

Chamber reps head to Springfield to push Route 4 paving plan

Tred Raymand and Ned Burst, for the Chamber of Commerce, traveled to Springfield on Wednesday to learn when the C. I. trail route 4 from Sycamore to Chicago might be paved. The report notes the community’s interest in the decision.

Tred Raymand Ned Burst Chamber of Commerce Springfield Sycamore Chicago

Community Pushes for C. I trail paving decision

Residents press for action as paving contract for Route 23 has been awarded and will begin in spring. The three mile western stretch is open, and the committee pledges to secure a clear announcement on plans for the C. I trail.

Three Mile

Legion Tear Defeated in Opening Game at Rochelle

Rochelle Carneys built an early six point lead and held on to beat the Sycamore Legion by 26 to 22. The Legion played without Smail who had been the top scorer in practice, and the absence was felt throughout the game.

Ah Ead Rochelle Carneys Sycamore Legion Rochelle Smail Small Legion Sycamore Rockford

Next Meeting of Chamber Is Ladies Night

Announcement from the Chamber of Commerce states the next member meeting will be Tuesday January 8 and is titled Ladies Night. Members are urged to bring their wives sweethearts daughters or someone else. The program is not yet announced but is expected to be interesting due to many guests. The first meeting of January. Also notes on handling fish and forest fire losses.

Chamber of Commerce

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